Imtiaz Developments is a privately owned Dubai property developer registered with the Dubai Land Department as Developer No. 1129 since April 2016 and led by founder and chief executive Masih Imtiaz. The company has delivered more than 2,000 residential units, holds 41 registered projects with a combined value above AED 10 billion, and controls one of the largest private development portfolios on Dubai Islands with 16 or more active schemes.
Its defining trait is vertical integration. Imtiaz Developments handles design, construction, joinery, aluminium and glass fabrication, investment, property management and after-sales in-house, which is the mechanism behind six early or on-time handovers in 2025 alone, including Pearl House JVC four months ahead of schedule and Pearl House 2 three months early.
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Legal Entity | Imtiaz Developments LLC, Dubai |
| Founder & CEO | Masih Imtiaz |
| Chairman | Ustad Rahimullah Shahsawar |
| Ownership | Private |
| DLD Developer Number | 1129 (Registered April 2016) |
| DED Trade Licence | 718965 |
| Dubai Chamber Number | 242022 |
| Stated Founding Year | 1993 (Unverified; see registration section) |
| Units Delivered | More than 2,000 (as of 2026) |
| Registered Projects | 41 across Dubai |
| Portfolio Value | Above AED 10 Billion |
| Official Website | imtiaz.ae |
Public sources disagree on the founding year of Imtiaz Developments. The company's own materials and most Dubai property portals state 1993 and describe three decades of construction and development experience. Bayut records 2011. The Dubai Land Department developer licence was issued only in April 2016.
The most defensible reading is that 1993 marks the group's construction and contracting origins while the master-developer entity became active in Dubai in the mid-2010s. Content referencing Imtiaz Developments should present the 1993 figure as a company claim rather than a verified registration date.
Delivery speed is the central claim of Imtiaz Developments and the evidence is documented across Dubai trade press.
| Project | Handover | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood by Imtiaz | December 2023 | Completed ahead of schedule |
| Westwood Grande | December 2024 | Early handover in JVC |
| Pearl House JVC | July 2025 | Delivered four months early |
| Westwood Grande 2 | July 2025 | Handover completed |
| Pearl House 2 | October 2025 | Delivered three months early |
| Hyde Walk Residence | December 2025 | Fifth handover of 2025 |
Imtiaz Developments is registered against 41 projects across eight Dubai communities, held through special-purpose subsidiaries including Imtiaz BWG, Imtiaz Cove, Imtiaz GHD, Imtiaz GI, Imtiaz Luxury, Imtiaz South, Imtiaz Sunset and Imtiaz Symphony.
| Community | Projects | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Islands | Beach Walk 1–4, Beach Walk Grand 1 & 2, Sunset Bay 1–5, Sunset Bay Grand, Cotier House 1 & 2, Wynwood, Seacliff | Core market with 16+ active projects and one of the largest private footprints on the island |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | Pearl House 1–4, Westwood Grande 1 & 2, Luxor Residences, Palace Estates | Established market with the Pearl House series delivered ahead of schedule repeatedly |
| Dubailand (DLRC) | Cove Edition 1–6, Cove Boulevard, Cove Grand, Cove Living, Le Blanc Residence | Entry-price volume tier with strong rental yield positioning |
| Meydan & MBR City | Wynwood Horizon, Chavelle, The Symphony | Ultra-luxury segment entered in September 2025 with an AED 3 billion portfolio |
| Downtown Jebel Ali | Raw District | Plot acquired in March 2026 with an estimated AED 2 billion development value |
| Al Furjan | Westwood by Imtiaz | Delivered |
| Jumeirah Garden City | Hyde Walk Residence | Delivered in December 2025 |
| Dubai South | Enre Residence by Imtiaz | Under Development |
Imtiaz Developments sells across four distinct price tiers, which is unusual for a developer of its size.
| Buyer Segment | Entry Point | Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Yield-led Investors | Dubailand, from around AED 625,000 | Small-ticket buyers focused on rental returns, often making their first property purchase in Dubai |
| End-users & Mid-market Investors | JVC, from the mid AED 700,000s | Young professionals and families investing in an established residential community |
| Waterfront & Appreciation Buyers | Dubai Islands, from around AED 1.7 million | Lifestyle end-users and overseas investors purchasing ahead of major infrastructure completion |
| Ultra-luxury & Branded Buyers | Meydan, The Symphony tier | High-net-worth buyers where the architect, branding, and exclusivity influence the purchase decision |
Indian and NRI investor demand is an explicit part of the sales strategy. The Sunset Bay Collection launch featured Hrithik Roshan and The Symphony was launched at Coca-Cola Arena, both deliberate India-facing marketing decisions.
Balanced coverage of Imtiaz Developments should carry the following.
Content Reviewed By: Vikas Taneja-RERA Certified Broker (BRN: 82127), Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. (ORN: 28658). Advising HNI and NRI buyers on Dubai off-plan and ready property, with direct transaction experience across Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek Harbour, MBR City, Sobha Hartland, The Valley, and Dubailand communities.
Company Authority: Honey Money Real Estates L.L.C. is a DLD-registered brokerage (ORN:28658) operating under Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA). All project data on this page is cross-checked against the developer’s official documentation and DLD records. Pricing and availability are market-indicative at the time of review and subject to change.
Imtiaz Developments is registered with the Dubai Land Department as Developer No. 1129 and has delivered more than 2,000 units with a documented record of early handovers, including Pearl House JVC four months ahead of schedule. The completed sample remains small at roughly six buildings out of 41 registered projects.
The company states 1993, though Dubai Land Department registration dates to April 2016 and some portals list 2011. The 1993 date most likely refers to the group's construction origins rather than its developer licence.
Dubai Islands, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubailand Residence Complex, Meydan, Downtown Jebel Ali, Al Furjan, Jumeirah Garden City and Dubai South.
Entry pricing begins near AED 625,000 for Cove Edition units in Dubailand, from the mid AED 700,000s in JVC, and from around AED 1.7 million for Dubai Islands waterfront apartments.
Yes. A large share of its residences are delivered fully furnished and rental-ready, with smart-home automation supplied by Legrand across 18 waterfront projects.
Masih Imtiaz is the founder and chief executive officer. Ustad Rahimullah Shahsawar serves as chairman.