Emaar Development approves $1.089bn dvidend as 2025 property sales hit record $19.4bn

Emaar Development PJSC has reported its highest property sales on record and approved a dividend of AED 4 billion at its Annual General Meeting, as the Dubai-listed developer posted a net profit before tax of AED15.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025

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Emaar Development announces 100% dividend payout of AED 4 Billion ($ 1.1 Billion).
Emaar Development announces 100% dividend payout of AED 4 Billion ($ 1.1 Billion). Image: Supplied

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Emaar Development's AGM saw shareholders approve a substantial AED4 billion dividend. The company reported record 2025 sales of AED71.1 billion, a 9% increase, with revenue up 44% to AED27.5 billion. Significant land acquisitions and new project launches, including Emaar Estate, underscore a robust growth strategy.

Key points

  • Shareholders approved a AED4 billion dividend, 100% of share capital.
  • Emaar Development achieved record AED71.1 billion in property sales for 2025.
  • The company expanded its land bank, acquiring 36 million sq ft for future projects.

Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, at which the Board of Directors reviewed the company’s results for 2025 and outlined its direction for the period ahead.

Shareholders approved the Board of Directors’ proposal to distribute a dividend of AED4 billion ($1.1 billion), representing 100 per cent of the share capital. Shareholders also approved the Board’s report on the company’s activities and its financial position, along with the report of the auditors.

“Our performance in 2025 reflects the strength of Dubai’s development ecosystem and the clarity of vision that continues to guide the UAE’s growth. A stable regulatory framework, long-term planning, and openness to global investment create the conditions that enable companies like Emaar Development to plan confidently and deliver at scale. Ultimately, our focus remains on building communities that endure and contribute meaningfully to the city’s growth and quality of life.” Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar said in a statement.

Emaar Development posts record sales of AED71.1 billion in 2025 annual results

Emaar Development recorded property sales of AED71.1 billion ($19.4 billion) in 2025, a 9 per cent increase compared to the previous year and the highest figure in the company’s history.

The revenue backlog rose to AED125.2 billion ($34.1 billion), providing the company with visibility for revenue recognition in the years ahead.

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Total revenue for 2025 reached AED27.5 billion ($7.5 billion), a 44 per cent increase compared to 2024. EBITDA grew by 52 per cent to AED14.3 billion ($3.9 billion), while net profit before tax reached AED15.5 billion ($4.2 billion), also up 52 per cent year-on-year, with a margin of 56 per cent.

During 2025, Emaar Development completed over 48 residential launches across its master planned communities. These included Grand Polo Club and Resort, a new phase of The Valley, and Bristol at Emaar Beachfront.

The company also announced Emaar Estate, a new master planned destination that will feature Dubai Mansions, a residential project in the ultra-luxury segment designed to cater to a global clientele.

Emaar Development acquired 36 million square feet of development land during the year, with a total development value of AED120 billion ($32.7 billion), further expanding its pipeline for the years ahead.

Emaar Development said it will continue to introduce new residential destinations and strengthen its portfolio of master planned communities, with a focus on timely delivery and long-term value creation.