Emaar Posts Record 2025 Results with Dh80.4bn Sales and 36% Profit Jump

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Emaar posts record 2025 with Dh80.4bn in sales and a 36% profit jump, confirming strong Dubai property demand.

Emaar Properties reported full-year 2025 property sales of AED 80.4 billion (USD 21.9bn), a 16% year-on-year increase and the highest in the company's history.
Group revenue rose 40% to AED 49.6 billion, while net profit before tax climbed 36% to AED 25.7 billion.
The revenue backlog - contracted sales not yet recognised as income - reached AED 155 billion, up 39% year-on-year, providing strong multi-year earnings visibility.
Emaar Development, the UAE-focused subsidiary listed on the Dubai Financial Market, recorded 52% growth in net profit before tax to AED 15.5 billion.
International property sales surged 124% to AED 9.3 billion, driven primarily by projects in Egypt and India.
Mall occupancy across Emaar's retail portfolio held at approximately 98%, with leasing revenue up 13% to AED 6.3 billion.

Emaar Development and the Dubai Financial Market: What the Numbers Signal for Advisers

Emaar Properties PJSC, one of the largest real estate developers listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has released full-year 2025 results that set new records across every key financial metric. For advisers and brokers active in UAE property, the figures provide the clearest available benchmark for off-plan property sales demand, pricing resilience, and forward pipeline depth.

The scale of Emaar's revenue backlog - AED 155 billion of contracted but unrecognised sales - reflects sustained buyer commitment across master-planned communities. EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) grew 33% to AED 25.6 billion, confirming that margin quality is keeping pace with top-line growth. These results carry direct implications for any professional advising clients on UAE real estate allocation or mortgage timing.

Record Sales and Revenue Across All Segments

Emaar's 2025 group property sales reached AED 80.4 billion (approximately USD 21.9 billion), a 16% increase on the AED 69.5 billion recorded in 2024, according to results reported by Gulf News and Zawya. Total group revenue rose 40% year-on-year to AED 49.6 billion (USD 13.5 billion), driven by growth across property development, malls and retail, hospitality, and international operations.

Net profit before tax grew 36% to AED 25.7 billion (USD 7 billion). Momentum was visible throughout the year - interim figures for the first nine months of 2025 already showed property sales of AED 61 billion, up 22% year-on-year, which set the trajectory for the record full-year outcome.

UAE Development: Backlog Reflects Deep Demand Pipeline

Emaar Development PJSC, the group's UAE-focused development subsidiary, reported AED 71.1 billion (USD 19.4 billion) in domestic property sales during 2025, up roughly 9% from the prior year. Revenue from UAE development projects reached AED 36.4 billion (USD 9.9 billion), while net profit before tax for this segment rose 52% to AED 15.5 billion (USD 4.2 billion).

The UAE development backlog alone stood at AED 134.3 billion (USD 36.6 billion) as of 31 December 2025. This figure represents the stock of contracted sales yet to be recognised as revenue - a measure of future earnings visibility rather than speculative pipeline. During 2025, Emaar launched approximately 48 new residential projects, including Grand Polo Club and Resort, The Valley, and Bristol at Emaar Beachfront, broadening its offer across different price segments.

International Growth and Recurring Income Add Diversification

Emaar's international property business delivered standout results, with sales surging 124% to AED 9.3 billion (USD 2.5 billion). Revenue of around AED 2.6 billion came primarily from projects in Egypt and India, according to Arabian Business. This rapid international expansion diversifies the earnings base beyond the core Dubai residential market.

Recurring income streams provided further stability. Mall and retail leasing revenue grew 13% to AED 6.3 billion (USD 1.7 billion), supported by mall occupancy of approximately 98% across Emaar's portfolio. Recurring revenues from malls, hospitality, leisure and commercial leasing accounted for around 35% of group EBITDA, illustrating how the business has evolved beyond pure development cycles.

What This Means for Property Advisers and Brokers

For real estate advisers, brokers and mortgage professionals, Emaar's results act as a leading indicator for the wider UAE market. High sales volumes and a deep backlog across communities such as Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills Estate, and Emaar Beachfront confirm that off-plan inventory at mainstream-to-upper-mid price points continues to attract both resident buyers and international investors.

Advisory commentary from mid-east.info highlights a "normalisation" narrative - growth remains strong, but is increasingly underpinned by end-user demand, diversified geographies, and recurring income, rather than purely speculative activity. For professionals advising clients on UAE real estate timing or portfolio allocation, this structural shift is a relevant factor in assessing market durability beyond any single launch cycle.