ZAYA
ZAYA is a Dubai-based luxury real estate and hospitality firm founded in 2008 and led by founder and CEO Nadia Zaal. Its portfolio includes Lunaya, a 564-unit lagoon-themed villa and townhouse community off Sheikh Zayed Road developed in a joint venture with FIVE Holdings, as well as the Hameni tower in JVC and Zuhha Island.
2026 sales (DLD data)
Ranked #14 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: up from AED 187m in the same period of 2025.
Top projects by 2026 sales value
- LunayaAED 3.2bn from 399 sales
- ZAYA Zuha IslandAED 276m from 4 sales
- HameniAED 34m from 35 sales
9% of this value is matched to the developer through the DLD project register and 91% comes from newer projects we checked by hand. DLD's project register lags new launches, so this is our best attribution rather than an official total.
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
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Dubai, UAE
- Website
- zaya.com
ZAYA's main projects
Flagship and notable projects in Dubai, with their status where known.
| Project | Area | Status | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunaya | Off Sheikh Zayed Road | Launched | – |
| Hameni | Jumeirah Village Circle | – | – |
| Zuhha Island | Dubai | – | – |
Where ZAYA builds in Dubai
Recent launches
- Lunaya · Off Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Homes and payment plans
- Property types
- Villas, Townhouses, Apartments
- Payment plans
- Lunaya: 40/60 payment plan
RERA-licensed brokers active in Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah Village Circle
These brokers cover areas where ZAYA has projects. We don't track which brokers sell which developer's projects, so ask them directly.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ZAYA build in Dubai?
ZAYA's Dubai projects are in Sheikh Zayed Road and Jumeirah Village Circle.
What are ZAYA's main projects?
Its main projects include Lunaya (Off Sheikh Zayed Road, launched), Hameni (Jumeirah Village Circle) and Zuhha Island (Dubai).
How did ZAYA rank in 2026?
ZAYA is #14 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 3.5bn of DLD-registered sales from 438 transactions between 1 January and 25 September 2026. Year-on-year change in sales value: up from AED 187m in the same period of 2025. Off-plan homes made up 99% of the value and 92% of the sales.
Which ZAYA projects sold the most in 2026?
By value of DLD-registered sales between 1 January and 25 September 2026: Lunaya (AED 3.2bn from 399 sales), ZAYA Zuha Island (AED 276m from 4 sales) and Hameni (AED 34m from 35 sales).
Other developers
Developers ranked near ZAYA in 2026.
Sources
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