Emaar Properties just confirmed one of its biggest financial announcements: billions going straight back to shareholders, at the same moment 2025 property sales hit an all-time high.
The Emaar dividend 2025 approval and the record sales figure arrived together, putting Dubai's real estate market firmly back in the spotlight.
AED 8.8 Billion Set for Shareholders
Emaar approved a full 100% dividend payout of AED 8.8 billion, equivalent to approximately $2.4 billion.
The payout was confirmed at the company's Annual General Meeting, where shareholders voted to approve the distribution. A full dividend at this scale is notable, particularly while global markets continue to navigate uncertainty.
The move sends a clear signal about Emaar Properties' financial position and its continued commitment to returning capital to investors.
Property Sales Reach AED 80.4 Billion
Alongside the Emaar dividend announcement, the company reported property sales of AED 80.4 billion for 2025 — its highest-ever annual sales total.
Sales grew by around 16 percent compared to the previous year, driven by sustained demand across residential and mixed-use developments. The figure ranks among the strongest performances recorded by any developer in Dubai's history.
Revenue, Profit, and Backlog Stay Strong
Emaar's financial results for 2025 extend well beyond the headline sales number.
Revenue reached AED 49.6 billion, reflecting 40% year-on-year growth. Profit before tax came in at AED 25.7 billion, while EBITDA was reported at AED 25.6 billion — a 33% increase.
The company's sales backlog stands at AED 155 billion, representing committed future revenue tied to projects already under way. That figure provides strong visibility for Emaar's earnings pipeline over the coming years.
What This Signals for Dubai Real Estate
The confluence of a record Emaar dividend and record Dubai property sales in a single announcement is significant.
High property sales, strong revenue, and a major capital return all point to continued momentum in Dubai's real estate sector. Developers remain active, buyer interest is steady across segments, and companies are in a strong enough position to reward shareholders while maintaining substantial project pipelines.
Emaar's 2025 results — AED 80.4 billion in property sales, AED 8.8 billion returned to shareholders, AED 155 billion in backlog — represent one of the most comprehensive financial updates the sector has seen this year.
Dubai real estate remains firmly in focus.
