Property developers compared · Dubai

Emaar Properties vs DAMAC Properties

Emaar Properties is a master developer of luxury, mid-market and waterfront homes, mainly in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Dubai Hills Estate, while 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.

Data updated 30 September 2026

#1 Emaar Properties AED 38.4bn DLD sales value, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026, from 9,546 sales View profile → #2 DAMAC Properties AED 24.7bn DLD sales value, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026, from 10,314 sales View profile →

Side 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	Emaar Properties	DAMAC Properties
2026 rank	#1 of 92 By DLD sales value, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026	#2 of 92 By DLD sales value, 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026
2026 sales value (DLD)	AED 38.4bn 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026	AED 24.7bn 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026
Number of sales	9,546 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026	10,314 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026
Year on year (value)	−25% on the same period of 2025	+4% on the same period of 2025
Off-plan share	39% of value; 56% of sales	71% of value; 68% of sales
Median price per sq ft	AED 2,417	AED 1,682
Top project by 2026 sales	Salva The Heights (AED 3bn, 360 sales)	DAMAC Islands 2 - Bahamas 2 (AED 1.5bn, 466 sales)
Founded	1997	2002
Ownership	Publicly listed (DFM)	Private
Headquarters	Dubai, UAE	Dubai, UAE
Segments	Master developer, Luxury, Mid-market, Waterfront	Master developer, Luxury, Branded residences, Mid-market, Payment plans
Property types	Apartments, Villas, Townhouses, Commercial	Apartments, Villas, Townhouses
Main Dubai areas	Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour	DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Islands, Dubai Marina
Flagship projects	Burj Khalifa (Downtown Dubai, Completed 2010) The Dubai Mall (Downtown Dubai, Completed 2008)	DAMAC Hills (Dubailand, Completed 2017) DAMAC Heights (Dubai Marina, Completed 2018)
Recent launches	–	Capri One (2025) DAMAC District (DAMAC Hills, 2025) DAMAC Islands 2 (2025)
Payment plan style	–	–
Branded partnerships	–	The Trump Organization (golf communities) Chelsea Football Club (Chelsea Residences) de Grisogono Paramount Hotels & Resorts
Units delivered	75,596 (as of 2026)	50,000 (homes handed over, all markets, as of 2026)
Website	emaar.com	damacproperties.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. Emaar Properties' DLD-registered sales value was about 1.6× DAMAC Properties' in 1 Jan–25 Sep 2026 (AED 38.4bn vs AED 24.7bn). DAMAC Properties recorded more individual sales (10,314 vs 9,546), so its average sale was smaller: about AED 2.4m vs AED 4.0m.
Off-plan and prices. Off-plan homes made up 39% of Emaar Properties' 2026 sales value and 71% of DAMAC Properties'. Median price per sq ft: AED 2,417 for Emaar Properties, AED 1,682 for DAMAC Properties.
Areas. Both build in Dubai Marina. Emaar Properties' other main areas: Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Creek Harbour; DAMAC Properties': DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC Lagoons and DAMAC Islands.
Focus. Only Emaar Properties lists waterfront projects; only DAMAC Properties lists branded residences and a payment-plan focus. Both list master-planned communities, luxury homes and mid-market homes.
Branded partnerships. DAMAC Properties has branded partnerships with The Trump Organization, Chelsea Football Club, de Grisogono and Paramount Hotels & Resorts. Our data lists none for Emaar Properties.
Ownership. Emaar Properties: Publicly listed (DFM). DAMAC Properties: Private.

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 branded residence, look at DAMAC Properties (partners include The Trump Organization, Chelsea Football Club and de Grisogono).
If you want an off-plan home paid in instalments, look at DAMAC Properties.
If you want a waterfront home, look at Emaar Properties.
Both developers build master-planned communities, luxury homes, mid-market or lower-priced homes and villa and townhouse projects, 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

Dubai Marina

Based on each developer's main areas and the locations of its flagship projects and recent launches in our data.

Only Emaar Properties

Downtown Dubai Dubai Hills Estate Dubai Creek Harbour

Only DAMAC Properties

DAMAC Hills DAMAC Hills 2 DAMAC Lagoons DAMAC Islands

Frequently asked questions

Which sold more in 2026, Emaar Properties or DAMAC Properties?

By the value of sales registered with the Dubai Land Department between 1 January and 25 September 2026, Emaar Properties sold more: AED 38.4bn (#1 of 92) against AED 24.7bn for DAMAC Properties (#2). DAMAC Properties recorded more individual sales in the same period, though: 10,314 against 9,546. Year-on-year change in sales value: Emaar Properties −25% on the same period of 2025; DAMAC Properties +4% on the same period of 2025.

Where do Emaar Properties and DAMAC Properties both build in Dubai?

Both have projects in Dubai Marina. Emaar Properties also builds in Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Creek Harbour. DAMAC Properties also builds in DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC Lagoons and DAMAC Islands.

Who owns Emaar Properties and DAMAC Properties?

Emaar Properties: Publicly listed (DFM), founded in 1997. DAMAC Properties: Private, founded in 2002.

Developer profiles

Emaar Properties: projects, areas and sources
DAMAC Properties: projects, areas and sources
Top 102 property developers in Dubai (how the ranking works)

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