Developers & Projects · 11 min · 2026-03-22
Emaar Properties: An Investor's Guide
An overview of Emaar Properties — from Downtown Dubai to Dubai Hills Estate — and the checks to run before buying one of its off-plan units.
Emaar Properties at a Glance
Emaar Properties is a Dubai-based developer founded in 1997 and listed on the Dubai Financial Market. It is behind several of the city's well-known districts and landmarks. To compare it with other names, see our guide to evaluating Dubai developers.
Main Emaar Communities
- Downtown Dubai: the district around Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall
- Dubai Hills Estate: a master-planned community with villas, apartments and a park
- Dubai Creek Harbour: a waterfront community on Dubai Creek
- Emaar Beachfront: towers at Dubai Harbour with beach access
- Arabian Ranches and The Valley: villa and townhouse communities
How Emaar Off-Plan Launches Work
- Projects are released in phases, each with its own price list and payment plan
- Units are reserved with a booking amount, then the SPA is signed and the sale registered with the DLD (Oqood)
- Payment plans are construction-linked or include a share after handover; check the exact schedule for each launch
Prices and availability change with every release. Ask the developer or a RERA-registered broker for the current official price list.
Checks Before Buying an Emaar Unit
| Check | Where |
|---|---|
| Project registered and escrow account | DLD / Dubai REST app |
| Payment schedule and handover date | SPA and developer's payment plan |
| Service charges of completed buildings in the community | RERA service charge index |
| Registered resale prices of similar units | DLD transaction data |
| Rents of similar completed units | DLD Rental Index |
Model the Investment
Enter the price, payment plan and your own rent and resale assumptions in OffPlanSimulator to model any Emaar project.
Reviewed by Ahmed Benjas, co-founder & CEO of Cevitas Real Estate
Moroccan real estate expert based in Dubai, co-founder & CEO of Cevitas Real Estate, a RERA-licensed brokerage (NGI House, Deira), with an AED 200M+ track record. He works in French, Arabic, Darija and English.
Who is Ahmed Benjas? · Moroccan real estate broker in Dubai · His guides on cevitas.ae
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