Emaar Properties PJSC is a real estate development company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company is publicly listed on the Dubai Financial Market and is one of the largest real estate developers in the world by market capitalization. Emaar was founded by Mohamed Alabbar, who has served as the company's chairman since its inception.
Emaar is responsible for some of the most prominent development projects in the Middle East, including Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 828 meters, and The Dubai Mall, one of the largest shopping centers globally by total area. The company's flagship master-planned community, Downtown Dubai, encompasses residential towers, hotels, offices, retail, and entertainment facilities centered around these landmark properties.
The company's residential portfolio spans luxury apartments, villas, and townhouses across multiple master-planned communities in Dubai, including Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Harbour, Emaar Beachfront, and The Valley. Emaar has also developed luxury properties internationally, with projects in Egypt, Turkey, India, Saudi Arabia, and other markets through subsidiaries and joint ventures.
Emaar Hospitality Group, a subsidiary, operates hotel and serviced residence brands including Address Hotels + Resorts, Vida Hotels and Resorts, and Rove Hotels. Emaar Malls, another subsidiary, manages the company's retail portfolio. Emaar's developments are characterized by large-scale master planning that integrates residential, commercial, hospitality, and leisure components. The company has delivered tens of thousands of residential units since its founding and maintains an active pipeline of projects across multiple geographies.