Built Around Life
Shaping Dubai’s Skyline
Emaar Properties was founded in 1997 by Mohamed Alabbar and listed on the Dubai Financial Market in 2000. It built Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai. It has delivered more than 130,900 homes since 2002.
Mohamed Alabbar
At a
Glance
Emaar Properties is a Dubai developer listed on the Dubai Financial Market since 2000. Dubai Holding became its largest shareholder in May 2026 with 29.73%. Emaar reported record 2025 sales of AED 80.4 billion, a revenue backlog of AED 164.9 billion at June 2026 and a land bank of about 590 million square feet. S&P rates it BBB+ and Moody’s Baa1.
Sources: Emaar results and press releases, Gulf Business, October 2026.
Shaping Skylines,
Creating Homes
The Minds Behind Emaar
Mohamed Alabbar
Jamal Bin Thaniah
Ahmad Al Matrooshi
1997
The Founding
Mohamed Alabbar founded Emaar Properties in Dubai.
2000
Public Listing
Emaar listed on the Dubai Financial Market.
2008
The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall opened in Downtown Dubai.
2010
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa opened, with the world’s first Armani Hotel inside.
2014
Emaar Malls
Emaar Malls listed separately on the Dubai Financial Market.
2017
Emaar Development
Emaar floated 20% of Emaar Development on the Dubai Financial Market.
2022
Dubai Creek Harbour
Emaar agreed to take full ownership of Dubai Creek Harbour.
2026
New Chapter
Dubai Holding became Emaar’s largest shareholder.
The world’s tallest building, opened in 2010 at the heart of Downtown Dubai.
The world’s first Armani Hotel, a partnership with Giorgio Armani inside Burj Khalifa.
Opened in 2008 beside Burj Khalifa and certified LEED Platinum.
Featured Projects by Emaar
Investor
Questions
Yes. Emaar Properties trades on the Dubai Financial Market as EMAAR. Its majority owned subsidiary Emaar Development is listed separately as EMAARDEV.
Dubai Holding, with 29.73% since May 2026, after it took over the stake held by the Investment Corporation of Dubai.
Mohamed Alabbar, in 1997. He now serves as Managing Director.
BBB+ from S&P and Baa1 from Moody’s, both with a stable outlook since June 2025.
More than 130,900 residential units since 2002, according to Emaar.