Emaar Development PJSC (EMAARDEV) is a UAE-based real estate development company primarily focused on the development, management, sale, and lease of residential and commercial properties. Emaar Development operates through its real estate development segment, which includes some of the most iconic projects in the UAE, such as Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Hills Estate.
Emaar Development is responsible for developing build-to-sell (BTS) assets, which include residential units, commercial units, and retail spaces, along with large-scale master-planned communities and urban developments. The company is also involved in creating recreational amenities such as parks, water features, golf courses, and hotels.
Key Projects
Emaar Development has successfully delivered over 76,000 residential units and continues to develop new and innovative real estate communities in Dubai. Some of its most notable developments include:
- Downtown Dubai: Home to the Burj Khalifa (the world’s tallest building) and The Dubai Mall (the world’s largest shopping mall).
- Dubai Marina: A man-made marina with residential, commercial, and leisure properties.
- Dubai Hills Estate: A large-scale, mixed-use development featuring residential units, leisure facilities, and commercial properties.
- Dubai Creek Harbour: A major development featuring the Dubai Creek Tower, which aims to surpass the Burj Khalifa.
- Arabian Ranches: A 1,650-acre development featuring villas and commercial spaces.
- Emaar Beachfront: A master-planned gated community with access to private beaches.
Other Developments
Emaar Development is also involved in the Emaar South project, strategically located close to the Dubai Expo 2020 site, which will include 22,700 residential units and leisure facilities upon completion.
Background and Leadership
Emaar Development is a subsidiary of Emaar Properties, headed by Mohammed Alabbar, the founder, and Chris O’Donnell, the CEO. The company was established in 2003, with its shares traded on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).
Country of Incorporation
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Incorporation Date
April 2, 2003
Business Sector
Real Estate
Company Address
Level 7, Dubai Hills Business Park, Bldg 1, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai, UAE







