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Emaar Unveils AED 200 Billion Dubai Mega Masterplan
Mohamed Alabbar has confirmed a AED 200 billion Dubai masterplan built for nearly 150,000 residents across five districts, with views stretching from Burj Khalifa to Palm Jumeirah. The name and location remain a mystery.
14 Jun 2026
Dubai Mall Parking Enforcement Goes AI at 3 Major Sites
Dubai mall parking enforcement just got a serious upgrade. Parkin Company PJSC has signed a multi-year agreement with Emaar Mall Management to deploy AI-powered ANPR cameras at Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, and Marina Mall — with penalties for anyone parking in People of
5 May 2026
Dubai's 5 Billionaire Developers Behind Its Global Rise
Dubai's transformation into a global real estate powerhouse traces back to five billionaire developers. From Emaar's Mohamed Alabbar to DAMAC's Hussain Sajwani, these founders shaped the city's skyline, tourism sector, and luxury property market.
6 Apr 2026
Emaar Approves $2.4B Dividend After Record 2025 Sales
Emaar Properties approved a 100% dividend payout of AED 8.8 billion ($2.4 billion) at its annual general meeting, as 2025 property sales reached a record AED 80.4 billion — a 16% year-on-year rise — with revenue at AED 49.6 billion and a backlog of AED 155 billion.
28 Mar 2026
Emaar Donates AED 100M to UAE Orphan Endowment
Emaar has contributed AED 100 million to the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans, launched by Awqaf Abu Dhabi under President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The campaign funds orphan care, education, and healthcare across the UAE during Ramadan and the Year of the
20 Mar 2026
Dubai Luxury Homes Are Changing in 2026
Dubai luxury homes in 2026 are going through a real shift. Everything still looks polished, but the way these spaces are planned and lived in feels noticeably different — comfort, flexibility, and smart functionality are now as important as aesthetics.
18 Mar 2026
Dubai Launches Emirati-Only Real Estate Diploma
Dubai has added a new credential to its property sector, and it is reserved for Emiratis. The Dubai Land Department has launched a formal Real Estate Diploma in partnership with the Higher Colleges of Technology, offering a direct academic route to broker licensing, regulatory
21 Jan 2026
Mohamed Alabbar: AI Is the Greatest News for the UAE
Emaar and noon founder Mohamed Alabbar warned at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai that AI will fundamentally reshape the UAE's expatriate workforce, while creating new opportunities for those who master the technology.
11 Jan 2026
Dubai Square: The World's First Drive-Through Mall
Emaar Properties has unveiled Dubai Square, set to become the world's first drive-through shopping mall. The 2.6-million-square-metre complex anchors the $49 billion Dubai Creek Harbour development and is expected to open around 2028.
7 Dec 2025
Dubai Metro's Busiest Station Gets 65% Capacity Boost
Dubai's RTA and Emaar Properties will expand the Burj Khalifa-Dubai Mall Metro Station from 6,700 to 8,500 sq metres, boosting hourly capacity 65% to serve 220,000 passengers per day.
22 Jun 2025
Dubai Mall Expansion: 65 New Stores Open for Ramadan
Emaar Properties founder Mohamed Alabbar has announced a Dubai Mall expansion bringing 65 exclusive retail stores and dining concepts to the mall at the start of Ramadan 2025, part of a wider Dh1.5 billion development.
13 Feb 2025
Dubai Fountain's Five-Month Renovation Brings Upgrades
Emaar Properties announced a five-month closure of the Dubai Fountain beginning May 2025 to deliver upgraded choreography, advanced lighting, and enhanced sound technology — promising a more spectacular and immersive show at the iconic Downtown Dubai landmark.
5 Feb 2025
Emaar Properties in Talks to Sell India Stake to Adani
Emaar Properties has confirmed it is in talks with multiple Indian groups, including Adani Group, over a potential sale of up to 100% of its stake in Emaar India — a deal Indian media reports value at up to $577.5 million. No agreement has been finalised.
18 Jan 2025
Mohamed Alabbar's Challenge at 1 Billion Followers Summit
Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, challenged content creators at the 1 Billion Followers Summit to pitch bold campaign ideas for Dubai — promising to fund the best ones. He set two goals: grow Downtown Dubai visitors from 150M to 200M monthly, and launch a global
13 Jan 2025
Burj Khalifa 15th Anniversary: Celebrating Dubai's Icon
Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at 828 metres, turns 15 on January 4, 2025. The milestone is marked by a brand-new RGBW facade lighting system and nightly light and laser shows running at 8:30 pm, 9:15 pm, and 10:15 pm through March 31, 2025.
4 Jan 2025
Mohamed Alabbar: Visionary Behind Dubai's Rise
Mohamed Alabbar, 68, founder of Emaar Properties and Noon, has combined fearlessness, a gamer's precision, and passion to build modern Dubai and a business empire spanning 18 countries — and he has no plans to slow down.
2 Jan 2025
Mohamed Alabbar Keynote at One Billion Followers Summit
Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties and co-founder of Noon, will deliver the keynote address at the One Billion Followers Summit in Dubai on January 13, 2025. The three-day event at Jumeirah Emirates Towers draws 15,000+ attendees, 5,000 content creators, and 250+
30 Dec 2024
Emaar Development Posts 66% Property Sales Surge in 2024
Emaar Development recorded property sales of AED 48bn ($13.1bn) in the first nine months of 2024 — a 66% surge over the same period in 2023 — as 50 project launches and Dubai's rapid population growth fuelled record demand across its masterplan communities.
12 Nov 2024
Former Emaar CEO Launches Amaal 8 in Dubai's Meydan
Abdulla Lahej, former Group CEO of Emaar Properties, has unveiled Amaal 8 — a 48-storey, 512-residence mixed-use tower in Dubai's Meydan Horizon beside the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary. Completion is targeted for Q4 2028.
6 Oct 2024
Emaar Named Title Sponsor of the UAE Super Cup
Emaar Properties has been named title sponsor of the UAE Super Cup for four seasons starting 2024/2025, with the competition rebranded as the Emaar Super Cup. The deal was signed at a closed-door ceremony attended by Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar and UAE Pro League chairman
13 Sep 2024
DLD Grants Developer Registration to 7 Major Firms
The Dubai Land Department has signed strategic developer registration agreements with seven major real estate firms — Emaar Properties, DAMAC, Binghatti, Aldar, Sobha Realty, Azizi Developments, and Danube — granting them direct access to DLD's registration systems to speed up
21 Aug 2024
Dubai Real Estate Market Surges in July 2024
Dubai's residential property market kept rising in July 2024, as ValuStrat data showed a 2.2% monthly gain and a Market VPI of 178.2 — up 28.5% year-on-year. Villas outperformed apartments, off-plan deals made up 68.5% of transactions, and Emaar Properties led all developers
19 Aug 2024
Dubai Creek Marine Transport Gets Two New Routes
The RTA has launched two new Dubai Creek marine transport routes linking Dubai Creek Harbour to Festival City and Al Khor Metro Station. Monthly ridership has surged 900% — from 3,000 to 30,000 passengers — since the lines launched in August 2022.
30 Jul 2024
Dubai Mall's $408M Expansion Adds 240 New Stores
Dubai Mall, the world's most-visited attraction with 105 million visitors in 2023, is set for a major AED 1.5 billion ($408M) expansion by Emaar Properties. The new phase adds 240 luxury retail shops and dining outlets, with contractors already on-site.
4 Jun 2024
Emaar Launches AED 55 Billion Heights Country Club Dubai
Emaar Properties has unveiled The Heights Country Club & Wellness, an AED 55 billion residential masterplan in Al Yalayis, Dubai. Spanning 81 million sq ft with over 11,400 homes, the community is built around wellness, green space, and proximity to the new Al Maktoum
22 May 2024