Annual Performance Data on Top Property Developers in Dubai- 2021 to 2024

Starting from the years 2021, 2020, 2023 to 2024, the data is showing the result for property sales for both apartments and villas along with the top 5 areas of Dubai that have performed better in that particular time, so have a look and grab the important deets where you will even understand that apartment or villa which is better to consider along with the location: -

2021 Property Sales in Apartments & Villas

TOTAL APARTMENTS: 39,486

TOTAL VILLAS: 16,144

Comparing from the past year that is 2020, the number of sales in apartments have taken a jump of 63.9% whereas, for villas it is 113% which turns the total sales value of AED 65.6B and AED 56.3B respectively.

BEST PERFORMING AREAS IN 2021

• Dubai Marina
• Business Bay
• Jumeirah Village Circle
• Al Thanyah Fifth
• Dubai Hills Estate

2022 Property Sales in Apartments & Villas

TOTAL APARTMENTS: 67,276

TOTAL VILLAS: 22,339

The overall jump of 70.4% in the sales of apartments compared to the previous year 2021 that makes a total revenue of AED 131 billion and along with a jump of 38.4% in the sales of villas it adds AED 82.4 billion.

BEST PERFORMING AREAS IN 2022

• Business Bay
• Dubai Marina
• Jumeirah Village Circle
• Al Merkadh
• Al Hebiah Fifth

2023 Property Sales in Apartments & Villas

TOTAL APARTMENTS: 99,409

TOTAL VILLAS: 25,559

The total rise in the sales of apartment in the year 2023 turns out to be 47.8 per cent with the overall value of AED 199.1 billion and villa has also seen a great jump with 14.4% that makes a total value of AED 125.2 billion.

BEST PERFORMING AREAS IN 2023

• Jumeirah Village Circle
• Business Bay
• Dubai Marina
• Al Merkadh
• Al Thanyah Fifth

2024 Property Sales in Apartments & Villas

TOTAL APARTMENTS: 141,438

TOTAL VILLAS: 30,987

Apartments have shown more sales with the total value of AED 261.9 billion which is a jump of 42.3% and along with this, villas got a jump of 21.2% that creates 163.7 billion, comparing from 2023, the total value has increased to 163.7 billion which is showing a great push, and if this figure is compared from past years, then the jump indicates the high sale of villas.

BEST PERFORMING AREAS IN 2024

• Jumeirah Village Circle
• Business Bay
• Wadi Al Safa 5
• Dubai Marina
• Dubai South

Now, considering the fact that there are some top-rated builders in Dubai who have performed at their best, so further let us give you a breakdown of the performance of all the builders year over year to understand their individual sales card so here you go: -

Before anything, let us just rank the builders according to their sales performance in 2024: -

This is the current data of builders according to their performance happened in the year 2024, but here let us just throw some light on the past years to see how strongly builders have been uplifting the overall market of Dubai real estate.

EMAAR Properties is one of the key builders in Dubai. They have transformed the entire picture of Dubai, making it one of the most iconic places in the world. Since 1997, the founder, Mohamed Alabbar, has lived up to the novel expectations.

Today, the builder has created premium communities in Dubai, such as Downtown Dubai, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills Estate, EMAAR Beachfront, and many more, to form an international level community with self-sufficient/ perks to ameliorate the standard of living.

YEAR OVER YEAR COMPARISON OF EMAAR PROPERTY SALES RECORD

• 2020: Property sales of AED 10.9 billion with a 57.8% drop from the past year
• 2021: Property sales of AED 33.7 billion with a 209% increase from the past year
• 2022: Property sales of AED 35.1 billion with a 4% increase from the past year
• 2023: Property sales of AED 40.3 billion with a 15% increase from the past year
• 2024: Property sales of AED 48 billion with a 66% increase from the past year
• 2025: Expected to achieve property sales of AED 50 billion

In the year 2024 the increase in sales was possible because of the launch of 50 more projects located in different communities of Dubai, so opening of these many have given wide options to the new buyers to get the EMAAR’s premium housing for future asset.

TOP PERFORMING PROPERTIES BY EMAAR PROPERTIES IN DUBAI

1. EMAAR Act One & Act Two
2. EMAAR Opera Grand
3. EMAAR Park Island Waterfront Living
4. EMAAR Vida Residences Dubai Marina
5. EMAAR Marina Visa
6. EMAAR South Beach
7. EMAAR Orania The Valley
8. EMAAR Harbour Views
9. EMAAR Creek Edge
10. EMAAR Golf Place

These are some of the top performing projects by EMAAR that holds distinguish factors such as luxury living, high ROI, world class facilities, iconic locations, strong rental occupancy and long-term investment that makes it a lucrative investment deal for the home buyers and investors.

A Dubai based company Sobha Realty formed in the year 1976 by PNC Menon holds a wide niche in UAE, Oman, India and more to create its prime presence all over, so its key highlights have always been its high-quality- construction along with designs, energy efficient developments and its supreme quality that turns out every property as an iconic address.

Their exclusive concepts & planning have made them the second most desirable builder in 2024 where have reached AED 23 billion which is a great increase compared to the year 2023 when the total sale value was AED 15.5 billion.

TOP PERFORMING PROPERTIES BY SOBHA REALTY IN DUBAI

1. Sobha Hartland
2. Sobha One
3. Sobha Seahaven
4. Sobha Hartland Crescent 310
5. Sobha Creek Vistas Reserve

These above-mentioned projects by Sobha Realty have performed great because of their key features where its attractive price range, luxury plus affordable segment, unique themes and branded living experience have filled the desire of modern families who look for all in one property, and this builder works brilliantly to address home for future.

DAMAC Properties one of the known and leading builders in Dubai formed in the year 2002 by Hussain Sajwani where they have been delivering remarkable projects featuring next level communities such as DAMAC Lagoons, DAMAC Towers by Paramount Hotels & Resorts, DAMAC Maison Hotels, DAMAC Heights and more to create luxury living standards.

And considering their perks where they created premium living, innovative home, luxury space and futuristic designs, and this is the reason they have ranked on 3rd position in Dubai selling the maximum properties.

So, check out the below data that gives full performance of DAMAC Properties based yearly: -

TOP PERFORMING PROPERTIES BY DAMAC PROPERTIES IN DUBAI

1. Damac Towers by Paramount
2. Damac Bay by Cavalli
3. Damac Heights
4. Damac Safa One
5. Damac Safa Two by de GRISOGONO
6. Damac Aykon City
7. Damac Tower by Radisson
8. Damac Elegance Tower
9. Damac Lagoons
10. Damac Hills

Above 10 projects are some of the best projects by DAMAC that holds its own presence in terms of designing and USP’s, and the prime reason of these being the best is its customer centric experience where the home is not created for the builder, but for the home buyers to address their needs in a modern way.

Nakheel Properties was formed in the year 2000 and today with 25 years of experience they have strongly formed an impeccable presence in Dubai’s real estate market with wide projects in the form of villas, townhouses and apartments to create investment opportunities for every home buyer and investor to easily buy property with all budgets.

Along with this, it is a government owner builder that ensures 100 per cent reliability and trust, so the new buyers can find their appropriate investment deal with Nakheel Properties because they give diversified choices to its keen buyers.

TOP PERFORMING PROPERTIES BY NAKHEEL IN DUBAI

1. Nakheel Como Residences
2. Nakheel Palm Towers
3. Rixos Hotel & Residences by Nakheel
4. Palm Beach Towers
5. Nakheel Palm Gateway
6. Nakheel Bay Grove Residences
7. Nakheel Bay Villas

Considering a villa or an apartment Nakheel Properties knows its work style where they bring next level façade and modern designs featuring the style of Dubai where the contemporary side is well infused in every brick to serve new age living experience to its buyers.

Meraas was formed in 2007. Its high-quality developments ensure an exclusive range of properties to let buyers experience urban residential communities that are well infused with all perks and features to ameliorate the standard of living.

The builder's core idea is to present sustainable projects where green space, ecofriendly designs, home technology, and other such features are infused inside the project to promote smart living. This is one of the reasons why Meraas Properties ensures strong capital appreciation.

Now below you can see the performance data of Meraas Properties where they have gained the maximum sales value in 2023 that is AED 16.89 billion.

TOP PERFORMING PROPERTIES BY MERAAS IN DUBAI

1. Meraas Bluewaters Residences
2. Meraas Riwa
3. Meraas Elara
4. Meraas La Voile
5. Meraas Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai

Above mentioned are some sought after properties by Meraas representing the quality living where smart home automation system, ecofriendly ambience and introduction of new home technology are some of their key driving factors in each of its property.

Binghatti Developers formed in the year 2008 strong working on its affordable luxury projects to bring iconic property experience to each of the home buyers and investors so that they can easily buy an exclusive property that is based on bold exteriors, glass façade, novel architecture and more to form its USP.

And they have been serving a plethora of projects in well-known areas such as Downtown, Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubailand and even more to ensure high ROI properties and flexible payment plans to add ease to the process of investment.

TOP PERFORMING PROPERTIES BY BINGHATTI IN DUBAI

1. Binghatti Skyrise
2. Binghatti Hills
3. Binghatti Onyx
4. Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences
5. Binghatti Terraces
6. Binghatti Stars
7. Binghatti Creek
8. Binghatti Rose
9. Binghatti House
10. Binghatti Sapphires

Starting from its ultra luxury to luxury and affordable property options everything inside the Binghatti project holds its class and presence to give a new range of properties in different communities of Dubai where waterfront living experience, high rise buildings and gated living experience are some of the key themes to explore.

Danube Properties is one of the oldest builders formed in the year 1993 and also one of the fastest growing builders in Dubai as they focus on the affordable pricing segment that lets everyone buy property for investment and personal use.

And the 1% per month plan and exciting post-handover options make them the strongest and most reputed builders in Dubai.

Along with this, 45+ amenities, transformable homes, budget friendly properties and smart home features are some of the unique features that make them the sought after builder in Dubai that has set some unbeatable records.

TOP PERFORMING PROPERTIES BY DANUBE PROPERTIES IN DUBAI 

1. Danube Wavez
2. Danube ELZ
3. Danube Bayz
4. Danube Lawnz
5. Danube Bayz 101
6. Danube Sportz
7. Danube Petalz
8. Danube Diamondz
9. Danube Oasiz

Danube Properties with great sales volumes has always addressed properties with remarkable features and facilities to create masterpieces that are easy to invest in for new home buyers and investors, so the above projects create a different theme and one of the bases of that their projects have done the best at the time of its launch.

Azizi Developments is one of the trusted names for home buyers as they bring umpteen of projects that too at an attractive price range to capture the need of every individual, so their affordable working segment lets them attract novel investors to be part of their properties where high quality living at an alluring price range can be expected.

In the past, they have delivered projects with strong appreciation capacity and stable rental, and with its fast delivery they have completed more than 50 projects and lots more are ready to be served in the areas of Dubai such as Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Sports City, MBR City, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan and more.

TOP PERFORMING PROPERTIES BY AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS IN DUBAI

1. Azizi Aura in Jebel Ali
2. Azizi Aliyah in Dubai Healthcare City
3. Azizi Riviera in MBR City
4. Azizi Mina on Palm Jumeirah
5. Azizi Beach Oasis 2 in Dubai Studio City
6. Azizi Zain in Al Furjan Dubai
7. Azizi Arian in Jebel Ali Dubai

The reason behind these projects performed so well is its theme and affordability where the builder had targeted each and every need of the home buyers and investors to give them a wholesome property type that has everything in it.

Majid Al Futtaim is a name that represents symbolic of the inspiration to make living better because everyone desires the best, and for this, entertainment, leisure and retail have been their prime elements to add great moments because living has to be interesting by accessing everything that is must in today’s world.

And as far as their performance is concerned, in 2022 they have locked the total sales values of AED 36.3 billion by serving the best to Dubai in order to make living easy for the people.

TOP PERFORMING PROPERTIES BY MAJID AL FUTTAIM IN DUBAI

1. Majid Al Futtaim Ghaf Woods
2. Majid Al Futtaim Al Mouj
3. Majid Al Futtaim Tilal Al Gharf

Forming new level projects combining with nature to give another essence of living to let the buyers have exclusive living experience, so with AED 36.3 billion sales value they have delivered the best collection of modern housing in different communities of Dubai.

Ellington Properties whose power is in the designs where they curate extraordinary projects with the help of its premium craftsmanship, and they always focus on home centric concepts to bring home for people but for themselves.

And that is the reason very easily Ellington Properties sways its home buyers and investors with their innovative projects, so this award-winning builder holds excellence in each of its projects which is an amalgamation of breathtaking designs, futuristic layouts, exciting façade, and the trail of modern perks such as cinema, resort style living, rooftop lounges and even more to bring a high dose of entertainment.

TOP PERFORMING PROPERTIES BY ELLINGTON IN DUBAI

1. Ellington Beach House
2. Ellington The Highbury
3. Ellington Kensington Waters
4. Ellington Belgravia Series
5. Ellington Wilton Park Residences
6. Ellington One River Point
7. Ellington Harrington House
8. Ellington The Quayside
9. Ellington Belgravia Heights

With the great range of projects, the Ellington Properties have shown its superb residential developments where the point of the property is to serve an exotic living experience and have a property that comes with the ultimate range of recreational activities to set up full modern living in the heart of Dubai.

Considering the performance data of 1 month the total sale value in Dubai turned out to be 35.2 billion which shows a great jump of 22.9% in value and 23.1% in volume, and even the upcoming home buyers and investors can find a grand range of residential properties with innovative & luxurious living concept, so here are the list 2025 properties in Dubai opening an opportunity for lucrative investment: -

The list of projects will go on to bring high investment potential because of the new regulations, visa policies, heavy footfall of tourists and the presence of diversified properties is going to make 2025 a year of profits because the new projects and even ready to move projects are some great options that create big time investment opportunities to invest in big projects where the soaring returns & rental income will quench the desire of modern investors.

And if you are looking for remunerative property, Dubai Housing is a boasting platform where you can stay updated and, most importantly, find out the latest properties available in Dubai's over 200+ communities so that you can smoothly find a fully trustable property of your choice.

So, it is 2025, do not miss the chance because exclusive things need to be addressed as soon as possible.

The above list of top-rated builders in 2024 holds its remarkable niche in Dubai’s real estate market and this is believed that the performance of every builder is going to hit the sales target because many projects are going to be added in Dubai market to bring a ceaseless range of options to the international & local home buyers and investors.

In fact, the support of investor friendly policies, affordable property range, easy buying process, regulatory enhancements and introduction of more such key features are going to improve 2025 real estate market of Dubai, so you are planning to enter in real estate investment, then you can unlock your buying as many reputed & trusted builders are coming up with a wide range of properties that come with every type of budget to let the buyers have a pocket friendly property.