UAE’s 10 Top Developers Generate Dh113.7bn Sales in H1 2026

According to the published financial results and half-year rankings by DXB Interact, the UAE's 10 largest property developers generated more than Dh113.7 billion in sales as per the results in H1 2026. The top 3 companies among these are Modon Holding which registered sales of Dh23 billion in the UAE, followed by Emaar at Dh22.4 billion and DAMAC at Dh16 billion. This shows how busy the developers in the UAE are. The ranking does not include international sales of Modon and Emaar, which ensures that the comparison is concentrated on the sales in the UAE.

When it comes to those searching for Dubai properties, this ranking provides them with the information about the strength of the major developers. The Dubai real estate industry remains a significant part of the national real estate market although the good performance of Modon that operates in Abu Dhabi signifies the fact that the ranking includes sales from both emirates.

Market Leaders: Modon and Emaar

Leading with the Dh23 billion in UAE property sales, Modon has the total sales of Dh26 billion, which is 2.6 times more compared to the previous year.

The reasons behind Modon’s success include:

• The opening of Hudayriyat Golf Estates
• The completion of Tara Park project on Reem Island
• The group’s revenue of Dh9.2 billion which increased by 40% over the past year

Emaar ranked second with Dh22.4 billion worth of UAE property sales, of which Dh4.2 billion came from Emaar’s international development. The company had a project revenue backlog of Dh164.9 billion, 13% more than the last year. For property investment in Dubai, total revenue from Emaar’s sales demonstrates the efficiency of the development pipeline in UAE. Furthermore, the UAE real estate sector solvency remains unchanged, as the growth in Dubai real estate market creates favorable conditions for successful projects developed by reputable companies.

DAMAC and Aldar Boost the Rankings

With Dh16 billion sales, DAMAC has stayed in third position in the rankings as per the rest of the builders. Aldar holds the fourth position with Dh9.5 billion sales in its development operations in UAE and, with total development sales of around Dh12.1 billion.

The first-half earnings of Aldar are chiefly supported by buyers from abroad:

• dh7.6 billion comes from overseas and expatriate clients
• this equals 80% of Aldar’s UAE operations 
• the development revenue backlog stands at Dh71.6 billion 
• Projects carried out in UAE are worth Dh59.9 billion 
• Net profit after payment of taxes increased by 18% to Dh4.9 billion.

This result means that the demand for luxury apartments for sale remains high and significant, especially considering that all buyers pay attention to the reputation of the developer and the timing of their completion. Penthouses for sale in Dubai are an integral part of the premium sector, and more developed companies in business appeal to wealthy clients.

Six Builders Make It to the Top 10 List

The fight for the fifth position was neck and neck. Binghatti was at Dh7.6 billion followed by Meraas at Dh7.5 billion, and H&H at Dh7.4 billion.bEllington reached the Dh7 billion mark, while Omniyat made Dh6.7 billion in sales, and Beyond rounded off the ranking with Dh6.6 billion. The figure of Dh6.6 billion means that it is the minimum sales number to enter the top 10.

Potential purchasers of a 3 bedroom apartment for sale in Dubai need to take into consideration not only the location of the property but also the reputation of the builder, its delivery capabilities, and the project’s fundamentals. In the same way, people looking at real estate investment Dubai should compare various payment possibilities, project phases, and completion coming dates.

Major Backlogs Back Future Growth

Emaar’s Dh164.9 billion backlog and Aldar’s Dh71.6 billion backlog highlight the magnitude of projects already in progress. For those considering the best residential projects in Dubai, the backlog of the developer is useful when assessing its possible capacities in future deliveries and revenues.

At the same time, the mentioned figures illustrate the wide choice of properties for sale in Dubai, as the major companies are still engaged in creating big residential portfolios in key areas of the city. Additionally, a substantial backlog can help developers better visualize their future revenues, and buyers get an idea of the size of the existing projects.

Demand Across Various Categories of Buyers

Looking at the ranks for July, it is evident that demand is not dependent on a specific player or a location, with Modon's sales in Abu Dhabi, Emaar's actions in UAE, DAMAC's third position and Aldar's contribution from overseas sellers indicating that activities are taking place. For tenants, the amount of development eventually widens the choice from property for rent in Dubai.

A real estate company in Dubai will prefer to take into account developer rankings among other factors when working with buyers along the location, price, amenities and delivery history of the project. Diversity of developers among different ranks provides more options for buyers with different budget levels and types of residential properties.

What the First-Half Results Signal

The results of the first half of the year come as no surprise as the UAE’s top ten developers managed to generate a whopping Dh113.7 billion in sales in that period.

The figures reveal the following:

• Modon: Dh23 billion sales in UAE
• Emaar: Dh22.4 billion
• DAMAC: Dh16 billion
• Aldar: Dh9.5 billion sales in UAE development
• Binghatti: Dh7.6 billion
• Meraas: Dh7.5 billion
• H&H: Dh7.4 billion
• Ellington: Dh7 billion
• Omniyat: Dh6.7 billion
• Beyond: Dh6.6 billion

If you are planning on buying an off-plan in Dubai, the positions of the developers can become a good starting point to review the participation of the developer in the market. The demand for villa for sale In Dubai continues to matter since some of the prominent developers keep working and expanding their portfolios in that segment. Generally speaking, the results for the first half of the year suggest that UAE’s leaders keep making impressive sales and fulfilling their development obligations.

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