Who is building it matters as much as where.
A short, sourced profile of each developer behind the projects I advise on, with their current launches.
Emaar Properties
Emaar Properties PJSC is a Dubai developer listed on the Dubai Financial Market. It built Downtown Dubai, home to Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall, and develops master communities including Dubai Hills Estate, Emaar Beachfront, Dubai Creek Harbour and The Oasis, launched in June 2023.
6 projects
Nakheel
Nakheel is a Dubai master developer and a member of Dubai Holding. Its waterfront projects, starting with Palm Jumeirah, have added more than 300 km to Dubai's coastline. Current work includes Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Islands.
4 projects
Meraas
Meraas is a Dubai developer founded in 2007 and part of Dubai Holding. It created City Walk, Bluewaters Island and La Mer, and is developing Jumeirah Asora Bay and, with Brookfield, Solaya at La Mer.
4 projects
H&H Development
H&H Development was established in 2007 by Shahab Lutfi and Mohamed Al Hussaini. Alongside development it runs property management, leasing, facility management, procurement and interior design. On Dubai Peninsula it is building Aman Dubai, Rosewood Dubai and the Peninsula Dubai Residences.
4 projects
Arada
Arada Developments is a UAE developer whose master communities include Aljada and Masaar in Sharjah. In Dubai it is building Armani Beach Residences on Palm Jumeirah and W Residences at Dubai Harbour.
1 project
Omniyat
Omniyat was founded in 2005 by Mahdi Amjad, its Founder and Executive Chairman. It works with architects such as Zaha Hadid Architects and Foster + Partners, and several of its residences are managed by Dorchester Collection.
1 project
Ellington Properties
Ellington Properties is a Dubai developer founded in 2014 by Robert Booth. It describes itself as design-led, with projects across Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Hills Estate, Jumeirah Islands and Dubai Islands.
1 project