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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
Mohamed Alabbar: 12 AI Agents Work for Him
Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar, Eagle Hills, and Noon, says artificial intelligence occupies 98% of his mental focus and that he is already running 12 AI agents simultaneously — a reality he admits is keeping him up at night.
21 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 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
Shah Rukh Khan Wins Global Style Icon Award in Dubai
Shah Rukh Khan received the Global Style Icon honor at the Dubai Mall Global Fashion Awards on January 30, 2026. The award — presented by Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar at the Armani Hotel Dubai — recognised Khan's decades-long fashion philosophy rooted in tailoring, restraint
31 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
Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve 2026: Emaar's Epic Plans
Dubai is gearing up for an unforgettable Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve 2026 celebration, with Emaar Founder Mohamed Alabbar unveiling a seven-day programme of fireworks, laser shows, live performances, and a global livestream at Downtown Dubai.
14 Dec 2025
Eagle Hills Builds Abu Dhabi Tower in 12 Days, No Concrete
Eagle Hills, led by Mohamed Alabbar, completed a 15-storey Abu Dhabi tower in just 12 days using Broad's zero-concrete Holon prefab system. With 200 robots and no sand or waste, it marks a UAE first in sustainable construction aligned with Vision 2031.
11 Dec 2025
Prefab Tower Built in 12 Days, No Concrete
Abu Dhabi just logged one of its fastest builds on record. Eagle Hills, led by Mohamed Alabbar, completed a 16-storey residential tower — the Earth Tower — in twelve days using BROAD Group's concrete-free Holon prefab system, setting a new benchmark for sustainable UAE
10 Dec 2025
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 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
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
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
Sheeraz Hasan Named in Entrepreneur Middle East Power 100
Entrepreneur Middle East has published its inaugural Power 100 list for 2024, recognizing 100 leaders who shaped the Middle East's economy, culture, and innovation landscape. Sheeraz Hasan, founder of Dubai News and FAME, is among those honored alongside Mohamed Alabbar, Fadi
20 Dec 2024
Noon Nearing Top Spot as UAE's Leading Delivery Company
Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Noon and Emaar, says his e-commerce platform is just a few percentage points from becoming the UAE's largest delivery company — and he has no plans to stop investing until it gets there.
3 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
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
Eagle Hills' $1.5bn Baghdad Golf Course & Spa
Eagle Hills, the Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer, has secured land for its $1.5 billion Baghdad Golf Course and Spa project in Iraq. The mixed-use development will feature a championship golf course, luxury residential neighbourhoods, a five-star hotel, and an exclusive
6 Jun 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 Unveils Fire & Music Plaza at Dubai Creek
Emaar chairman Mohamed Alabbar has revealed plans for the Music, Colour and Fire Plaza at Dubai Square in Dubai Creek Harbour — a landmark entertainment space surrounding the future Dubai Creek Tower, developed with a leading Chinese technology firm.
29 May 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