The First Group
The First Group is a Dubai developer and hotel asset manager focused on hotel apartments and serviced residences in areas such as Barsha Heights, Dubai Sports City and Dubai Marina. It is developing Ciel Dubai Marina and has restructured a sukuk.
2026 sales (DLD data)
Ranked #91 of 92 developers by the value of sales registered with the Dubai Land Department, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026, off-plan and ready homes combined.
Sales value: −37% on the same period of 2025.
Top projects by 2026 sales value
- The MatrixAED 16m from 22 sales
- The BridgeAED 11m from 17 sales
- Lady Ratan ManorAED 4m from 7 sales
Top communities by 2026 sales value
- Dubai Sports CityAED 29m from 42 sales
- International City Phase 1AED 4m from 7 sales
Source: Dubai Land Department open data via Data Dubai (data.dubai). Analysis by Top Realtors; not endorsed by the Dubai Land Department or the Government of Dubai. DLD transactions dataset · How the ranking works
Key facts
- Founded
- 2005
- Ownership
- Private
- Headquarters
- Dubai, UAE
- Website
- thefirstgroup.com
- Units delivered
- 7,570
- Wikipedia
- The First Group (company)
The First Group's main projects
Flagship and notable projects in Dubai, with their status where known.
| Project | Area | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciel Dubai Marina | Dubai Marina | Under construction | – |
| First Central | Barsha Heights | Completed | 2011 |
Where The First Group builds in Dubai
Homes and payment plans
- Property types
- Hotel apartments, Serviced apartments, Hotel rooms
RERA-licensed brokers active in Dubai Marina, Barsha Heights, Dubai Sports City, Jumeirah Village Circle and Business Bay
These brokers cover areas where The First Group has projects. We don't track which brokers sell which developer's projects, so ask them directly.
Frequently asked questions
Where does The First Group build in Dubai?
The First Group's Dubai projects are in Dubai Marina, Barsha Heights, Dubai Sports City, Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay and Dubai Studio City.
What are The First Group's main projects?
Its main projects include Ciel Dubai Marina (under construction) and First Central (Barsha Heights, completed in 2011).
How did The First Group rank in 2026?
The First Group is #91 of 92 ranked developers in our 2026 ranking of Dubai property developers, which is based on our analysis of Dubai Land Department open data. It recorded AED 33m of DLD-registered sales from 49 transactions between 1 January and 25 September 2026. Year-on-year change in sales value: −37% on the same period of 2025. Off-plan homes made up 6% of the value and 6% of the sales.
Which The First Group projects sold the most in 2026?
By value of DLD-registered sales between 1 January and 25 September 2026: The Matrix (AED 16m from 22 sales), The Bridge (AED 11m from 17 sales) and Lady Ratan Manor (AED 4m from 7 sales).
Other developers
Developers ranked near The First Group in 2026.
Sources
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