A dramatic reshuffling at the summit of Dubai’s property development sector has seen Binghatti leap four positions to claim the title of the emirate’s leading developer by transaction volume, capping a remarkable year that saw robust activity across both premium and entry-level segments.
The developer completed 17,061 property deals throughout 2025, outpacing established rivals DAMAC Properties, which recorded 15,393 transactions, and market heavyweight Emaar, which finalised 13,149 sales. The shift in rankings underscores the dynamic nature of Dubai’s real estate landscape, where emerging players are increasingly challenging traditional market leaders.
Meanwhile, Emaar continues to command the market when measured by revenue generation and development scale. According to data compiled by DXBinteract, the company secured AED 65.8 billion in sales value during 2025, maintaining a substantial lead over DAMAC Properties’ AED 35.9 billion and Binghatti’s AED 26.0 billion.
The real estate giant also dominated in project delivery metrics, handing over 27 completed developments comprising 7,318 residential units. Emaar launched 54 new projects during the year and entered 2026 with the largest construction pipeline in the city, boasting 51,032 homes currently under development. DAMAC Properties follows with 46,554 active units under construction, whilst Azizi holds 36,464 units in its pipeline.
In the luxury property segment, defined as units priced above AED 15 million, Nakheel emerged as the sector leader with sales totalling AED 16.9 billion across 672 high-end transactions. Emaar captured AED 15.7 billion through 680 luxury deals, while Meraas recorded AED 9.5 billion from 289 premium property sales.
The affordable housing market, encompassing properties valued below AED 2 million, saw Binghatti establish clear dominance. The developer generated AED 16.2 billion in revenue from an impressive 14,627 transactions in this price bracket. DAMAC Properties secured second position with AED 8.4 billion from 6,828 deals, narrowly ahead of Sobha’s AED 8.3 billion earned through 5,887 transactions.
Binghatti’s performance in the affordable segment proved particularly significant, with the developer delivering 12 projects and 4,093 units during 2025, alongside launching 16 new developments. The company’s construction pipeline stands at 25,072 units, positioning it as the fifth-largest developer by active projects under construction.
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, which conducted the comprehensive market analysis, emphasised the significance of balanced growth across price segments. “The fact that both the luxury and affordable sectors are delivering robust values shows that demand is not concentrated in one area. This points to a healthy, diversified market with steady demand from both investors and end-users,” he said.
The data, released on 15th January 2026, paints a picture of a property market firing on multiple cylinders. Strong transaction volumes and values at opposite ends of the price spectrum suggest broad-based confidence among both investors seeking returns and end-users purchasing homes for occupation.
Nakheel, despite leading the luxury segment, recorded total sales of AED 24.5 billion overall, placing it fourth in the revenue rankings. Sobha claimed fifth position with AED 22.4 billion, followed by Meraas at AED 20.8 billion. Other notable performers included Omniyat with AED 11.0 billion, Aldar at AED 9.9 billion, H&H generating AED 8.0 billion, and Danube Properties recording AED 6.8 billion in sales value.
The volume rankings beyond the top three reveal Sobha in fourth place with 9,698 transactions, followed by Samana with 4,754 deals. Nakheel completed 4,160 transactions, whilst Danube processed 4,089 sales. Azizi, Imtiaz, and Meraas rounded out the top ten with 3,479, 2,679, and 2,385 transactions respectively.
In terms of project launches, DAMAC Properties announced 40 new developments during 2025, second only to Emaar’s 54. Azizi unveiled 30 projects, while Imtiaz introduced 21 new schemes to the market. Meraas launched 17 projects, with Samana, Object One, Nshama, and Ellington also maintaining active launch programmes.
The delivery statistics highlight the scale of completion activity across Dubai’s development sector. Azizi handed over 10 projects containing 2,633 units, matching Meraas’s project count of 10, though Meraas delivered 1,913 homes. The First Group completed 2,529 units, whilst Select Group delivered 1,849 residential units across four projects.
Danube Properties matched Select Group with three project completions but delivered a slightly higher unit count of 1,757 homes. Nshama completed five projects comprising 1,693 units, and Sobha handed over 1,613 homes to buyers. Imtiaz and Ellington each delivered four and three projects respectively during the year.
The construction pipeline figures reveal the ambitious scale of Dubai’s ongoing development boom. Sobha maintains 26,933 units under active construction, whilst Danube has 15,424 homes in progress. Samana’s pipeline comprises 13,463 units, with Meraas constructing 9,484 homes. Nakheel has 8,092 units under development, and Ellington rounds out the top ten with 7,358 active units.
The comprehensive data set, which draws on transaction records and development activity throughout 2025, demonstrates how Dubai’s property market has evolved into a multi-tiered ecosystem where different developers command various niches. From ultra-luxury waterfront villas to compact affordable apartments, the breadth of activity suggests sustained momentum heading into 2026.