DAMAC Properties vs Binghatti
DAMAC Properties is a master developer of luxury and mid-market homes and branded residences with a payment-plan focus, mainly in DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2 and DAMAC Lagoons, while Binghatti is a developer of mid-market and off-plan homes and branded residences with a payment-plan focus, mainly in Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle and Dubai Marina.
Data updated 30 September 2026Side by side
Sales figures are from our analysis of Dubai Land Department open data, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026, measured the same way for every ranked developer. Other facts are from our developer database. A dash means we have no figure for it.
| Compared | DAMAC Properties | Binghatti |
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| 2026 rank | #2 of 92 By DLD sales value, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 | #3 of 92 By DLD sales value, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 |
| 2026 sales value (DLD) | AED 24.7bn 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 | AED 12.1bn 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 |
| Number of sales | 10,314 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 | 7,515 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 |
| Year on year (value) | +4% on the same period of 2025 | −26% on the same period of 2025 |
| Off-plan share | 71% of value; 68% of sales | 86% of value; 87% of sales |
| Median price per sq ft | AED 1,682 | AED 1,862 |
| Top project by 2026 sales | DAMAC Islands 2 - Bahamas 2 (AED 1.5bn, 466 sales) | Maybach Six (AED 2.4bn, 1,049 sales) |
| Founded | 2002 | 2008 |
| Ownership | Private | Private, Emirati family-owned |
| Headquarters | Dubai, UAE | Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE |
| Segments | Master developer, Luxury, Branded residences, Mid-market, Payment plans | Mid-market, Branded residences, Off-plan, Payment plans |
| Property types | Apartments, Villas, Townhouses | Apartments |
| Main Dubai areas | DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Islands, Dubai Marina | Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Marina |
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| Payment plan style | – | – |
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| Units delivered | 50,000 (homes handed over, all markets, as of 2026) | 12,866 (as of 2026) |
| Website | damacproperties.com | binghatti.com |
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 differences
- Sales. DAMAC Properties' DLD-registered sales value was about 2× Binghatti's in 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 (AED 24.7bn vs AED 12.1bn). It also recorded more individual sales (10,314 vs 7,515); average value per sale was about AED 2.4m vs AED 1.6m.
- Off-plan and prices. Off-plan homes made up 71% of DAMAC Properties' 2026 sales value and 86% of Binghatti's. Median price per sq ft: AED 1,682 for DAMAC Properties, AED 1,862 for Binghatti.
- Areas. Both build in Dubai Marina. DAMAC Properties' other main areas: DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC Lagoons and DAMAC Islands; Binghatti's: Business Bay and Jumeirah Village Circle.
- Focus. Only DAMAC Properties lists master-planned communities and luxury homes; only Binghatti lists an off-plan focus. Both list branded residences, mid-market homes and a payment-plan focus.
- Branded partnerships. Both have branded partnerships: DAMAC Properties with The Trump Organization, Chelsea Football Club, de Grisogono and Paramount Hotels & Resorts; Binghatti with Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz and Jacob & Co.
- Ownership. DAMAC Properties: Private. Binghatti: Private, Emirati family-owned.
Which might suit you
Based only on each developer's segments and property types in our data, not on the quality of any project.
- If you want a home in a large master-planned community, look at DAMAC Properties.
- If you want a luxury home, look at DAMAC Properties.
- If you want a villa or townhouse, look at DAMAC Properties.
- Both developers build branded residences, off-plan homes on payment plans and mid-market or lower-priced homes, so for these compare specific projects, prices and payment plans.
Whichever you choose, check the project is registered with the Dubai Land Department and ask a RERA-licensed broker to compare units and payment plans.
Areas where both build
Based on each developer's main areas and the locations of its flagship projects and recent launches in our data.
Only DAMAC Properties
Only Binghatti
Frequently asked questions
Which sold more in 2026, DAMAC Properties or Binghatti?
By the value of sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between 1 January and 25 September 2026, DAMAC Properties sold more: AED 24.7bn (#2 of 92) against AED 12.1bn for Binghatti (#3). It also recorded more individual sales: 10,314 against 7,515. Year-on-year change in sales value: DAMAC Properties +4% on the same period of 2025; Binghatti −26% on the same period of 2025.
Where do DAMAC Properties and Binghatti both build in Dubai?
Both have projects in Dubai Marina. DAMAC Properties also builds in DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC Lagoons and DAMAC Islands. Binghatti also builds in Business Bay and Jumeirah Village Circle.
Who owns DAMAC Properties and Binghatti?
DAMAC Properties: Private, founded in 2002. Binghatti: Private, Emirati family-owned, founded in 2008.
Developer profiles
- DAMAC Properties: projects, areas and sources
- Binghatti: projects, areas and sources
- Top 102 property developers in Dubai (how the ranking works)
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Sources
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Sales figures
Developer facts
- gulfnews.com/business/property/uaes-top-10-developers-sell-…
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DAMAC_Properties
- zawya.com/en/press-release/companies-news/damac-properti…
- manilatimes.net/2026/09/04/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/damac-achi…
- binghatti.com/en/about-us
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binghatti_Properties
- zawya.com/en/press-release/research-studies/emaar-leads-…
- datahabibi.ae/dubai/developers