Emaar to pay AED 4.4bn in special dividends

The payout comes on top of Emaar’s regular annual dividends, following shareholder approval at the General Assembly.

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His Excellency Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties speaks at Dubai Fintect Summit 2026
His Excellency Mohamed Ali Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties speaks at Dubai Fintect Summit 2026. Image: Lana

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Emaar Properties will distribute AED 4.4 billion in special dividends after shareholder approval at its General Assembly. The payout is separate from the company's regular annual dividend cycle.

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  • Emaar to pay AED 4.4bn in special dividends to shareholders
  • Payout approved at General Assembly, separate from regular annual dividends
  • Mohamed Alabbar announced the decision on Instagram on 16 September

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Emaar Properties will distribute AED 4.4 billion (USD 1.19 billion) in special dividends to shareholders, the company announced on September 16, following approval by its General Assembly.

The payout is in addition to Emaar’s regular annual dividend cycle, making it a notable capital return event for one of the region’s largest listed developers. Mohamed Alabbar, Emaar’s founder, shared the announcement on Instagram, where the post drew close to 1,800 likes.

No further details on the payment timeline or per-share breakdown were included in the announcement.