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Emaar Properties

Mega Developer · Publicly Listed (DFM)
Est. 1997 · 95,000+ units delivered
94%
On Time Delivery
4.4
Build Quality
AED 2.1T
2024 Revenue
Build Quality
8.8
Delivery Reliability
9.4
After Sales Service
7.5
Resale Liquidity
9.5
D

Damac Properties

Mega Developer · Privately Held
Est. 2002 · 47,000+ units delivered
78%
On Time Delivery
3.8
Build Quality
38B+
2024 Sales (AED)
Build Quality
7.0
Delivery Reliability
6.4
After Sales Service
6.0
Resale Liquidity
7.5
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Nakheel

Government Backed Developer
Est. 2000 · Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali
87%
On Time Delivery
4.2
Build Quality
Palm
Flagship Project
Build Quality
8.2
Delivery Reliability
8.0
After Sales Service
7.2
Resale Liquidity
9.0
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Aldar Properties

Mega Developer · Publicly Listed (ADX)
Est. 2004 · Abu Dhabi & Dubai expansion
91%
On Time Delivery
4.3
Build Quality
AED 47B
2024 Sales
Build Quality
8.5
Delivery Reliability
8.8
After Sales Service
8.0
Resale Liquidity
7.8
M

Meraas

Government Backed · Lifestyle Developer
Est. 2007 · City Walk, Bluewaters Island
89%
On Time Delivery
4.5
Build Quality
Bluewaters
Flagship
Build Quality
9.1
Delivery Reliability
8.5
After Sales Service
8.2
Resale Liquidity
8.0
S

Sobha Realty

Private Developer · Vertically Integrated
Est. 1976 · Sobha Hartland I & II
85%
On Time Delivery
4.6
Build Quality
Hartland
Flagship
Build Quality
9.3
Delivery Reliability
7.9
After Sales Service
8.3
Resale Liquidity
7.2

Developer Comparison

Metric Emaar Damac Nakheel Aldar Meraas Sobha
On Time Delivery 94% 78% 87% 91% 89% 85%
Build Quality Score 8.8 / 10 7.0 / 10 8.2 / 10 8.5 / 10 9.1 / 10 9.3 / 10
After Sales Support 7.5 / 10 6.0 / 10 7.2 / 10 8.0 / 10 8.2 / 10 8.3 / 10
Resale Liquidity Excellent Good Excellent Good Good Moderate
Price Premium vs Market +15% +5% +12% +10% +18% +20%
Off Plan Projects Active 32 24 18 14 9 11
Best For Resale value Lifestyle buy Landmark areas Growth play Lifestyle premium Quality priority

Ratings based on DLD transaction data, verified buyer surveys and completed project analysis. Updated Q1 2025.