The UAE’s leading property developers recorded more than Dh113.7 billion in combined sales during the first half of 2026, highlighting strong buyer demand and continued momentum across the country’s residential real estate market. Modon led the ranking with Dh23 billion in UAE sales, followed by Emaar with Dh22.4 billion and DAMAC with Dh16 billion.
Key Highlights
- UAE’s top 10 developers generated more than Dh113.7 billion in property sales in H1 2026
- Modon ranked first with Dh23 billion in UAE property sales
- Emaar followed with Dh22.4 billion in UAE sales
- DAMAC ranked third with Dh16 billion in sales
- Modon’s total property sales across its markets reached Dh26 billion, up 2.6 times year-on-year
- Modon’s sales momentum was supported by Hudayriyat Golf Estates and the sell-out of Tara Park on Reem Island
- Emaar recorded approximately Dh26.6 billion in total property sales, with Dh22.4 billion attributed to UAE operations
- Emaar’s development backlog reached approximately Dh164.9 billion at the end of June
- Aldar ranked fourth with Dh9.5 billion in UAE development sales
- International buyers and expatriate residents contributed Dh7.6 billion, representing 80% of Aldar’s UAE sales
- Binghatti ranked fifth with Dh7.6 billion in sales
- Meraas recorded Dh7.5 billion, while H&H achieved Dh7.4 billion
- Ellington recorded Dh7 billion in sales
- Omniyat reached Dh6.7 billion, while Beyond completed the top 10 with Dh6.6 billion
- The results highlight the UAE’s growing appeal as a destination for residential investment and premium real estate
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