Emaar Properties H1 2025 Results: Record AED 46 Billion Property Sales Drive 38% Revenue Growth in Dubai Real Estate Market
- 25th Aug 2025
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Emaar Reports Record H1 2025 Performance with 46% Jump in Property Sales
Dubai, August 6, 2025 – Emaar Properties PJSC delivered a standout performance in the first half of 2025, achieving record-breaking figures across property sales, profitability, and future revenue visibility.
H1 2025 Highlights at a Glance
Key Metric | H1 2025 | Year-on-Year Change |
Property Sales (AED) | AED 46 billion | +46%; all-time high |
Revenue | AED 19.8 billion | +38% |
EBITDA (margin over 52%) | AED 10.4 billion | +30% |
Net Profit Before Tax | AED 10.4 billion | +34% |
Revenue Backlog from Property Sales | AED 146.3 billion | +62% |
UAE Development Sales (25 new project launches) | AED 40.6 billion | +37% |
UAE Development Revenue | AED 10 billion | +35% |
UAE Development Net Profit Before Tax | AED 5.5 billion | +50% |
UAE Development Revenue Backlog | AED 128.6 billion | +50% |
Mall & Leasing Revenue | AED 3.2 billion | +14% |
Mall & Leasing EBITDA | AED 2.8 billion | +18% |
Mall Occupancy Rate | 98% | — |
International Property Sales | AED 5.3 billion | +200% |
International Revenue | AED 1 billion | +26% |
Hospitality & Leisure Revenue | AED 2.1 billion | — |
Hotel Occupancy Rate | 80% | ↑ from 78% in H1 2024 |
New Hotel Openings | Over 600 keys (2 hotels) | — |
Recurring Revenue Portfolio | AED 5.3 billion | +15% |
Recurring Revenue Portfolio EBITDA | AED 4.1 billion | +16% |
Performance Drivers and Executive Insight
- Property sector dominance: A 46% surge in property sales to AED 46 billion smashed previous records and provided the engine for broader financial gains. This performance aligns with the broader Dubai realty revival witnessed across the market.
- Robust profitability: Revenue climbed 38% to AED 19.8 billion, while EBITDA and net profit before tax surged 30% and 34% respectively, both landing at AED 10.4 billion—reinforcing Emaar's strong operational efficiency and pricing power in the current positive Dubai real estate recovery.
- Future growth visibility: The revenue backlog soared 62% to AED 146.3 billion, signaling a healthy pipeline of future work and reflecting the optimal time to invest in Dubai's realty.
- Domestic development strength: Emaar Development's segment saw AED 40.6 billion in sales (up 37%), AED 10 billion in revenue (up 35%), and an impressive AED 5.5 billion net profit before tax (up 50%). Its backlog also jumped 50% to AED 128.6 billion, contributing to Dubai's overall positive realty outlook.
- Leisure and retail resilience: Mall revenue and EBITDA grew 14% and 18%, with occupancy holding at a strong 98%, demonstrating the strength of Dubai's retail development projects.
- International expansion: Property sales outside the UAE surged 200% to AED 5.3 billion, with revenue up 26% to AED 1 billion, driven by markets like India and Egypt. This growth reflects the continued appeal to Indian investors in Dubai's realty.
- Hospitality edge: Revenue from hospitality, leisure, and entertainment ticked up to AED 2.1 billion, with hotel occupancy rising to 80%. Two new hotels were added, bringing more than 600 keys into the network, supporting Dubai's position as a top global destination for the super-rich.
- Diverse, stable income: The recurring revenue-generating portfolio (retail, hospitality, leasing) achieved AED 5.3 billion in revenue (+15%) and AED 4.1 billion in EBITDA (+16%), contributing 40% of total EBITDA—a testament to Emaar's balanced and sustainable income streams in line with expert confidence in Dubai's realty market.
Conclusion
Emaar's H1 2025 performance reflects a company firing on all fronts—from skyrocketing property sales and profit margins to improving revenue visibility and international reach. With strong fundamentals across development, retail, hospitality, and recurring income, the company is well-positioned for continued momentum in the second half of 2025. For investors looking to capitalize on this growth, now represents an excellent opportunity to invest in Dubai's thriving realty market.
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