UAE's Top 10 Developers Achieve Over Dh113.7 Billion in H1 2026 Sales
The UAE's ten largest property developers collectively generated over Dh113.7 billion in sales during the first half of 2026, with Modon Holding and Emaar leading the market.
The United Arab Emirates' ten leading property developers recorded sales exceeding Dh113.7 billion in the first six months of 2026, according to analysis based on announced half-year financial results and data from real estate platform DXB Interact. This substantial figure underscores the robust activity within the country's real estate sector.
Leading Developers and Key Figures
Modon Holding topped the sales ranking, generating Dh23 billion specifically from its Abu Dhabi projects. The company's overall property sales reached Dh26 billion across all its markets during H1 2026. This performance was notably bolstered by the launch of Hudayriyat Golf Estates and the complete sell-out of units at Tara Park on Reem Island.
Following Modon, Emaar secured the second position with Dh22.4 billion in UAE sales. Emaar's total property sales across its operations amounted to Dh26.6 billion during the period, with Dh4.2 billion attributed to international developments, which were excluded from the UAE ranking. The developer reported a revenue backlog of approximately Dh164.9 billion from ongoing projects by the end of June.
DAMAC ranked third with Dh16 billion in sales, firmly positioning these three developers significantly ahead of their peers. Aldar Properties came in fourth, reporting Dh9.5 billion in UAE development sales. A notable aspect of Aldar's performance was that 80%, or Dh7.6 billion, of its UAE sales were driven by international buyers and expatriate residents. Aldar's development revenue backlog for UAE projects stood at Dh59.9 billion.
Market Breadth
Rounding out the top ten were:
- Binghatti: Dh7.6 billion
- Meraas: Dh7.5 billion
- H&H: Dh7.4 billion
- Ellington: Dh7 billion
- Omniyat: Dh6.7 billion
- Beyond: Dh6.6 billion
These combined sales figures highlight a period of strong transaction volumes and investor confidence across the UAE's major development companies.
Questions, answered
- What was the total sales value for the top 10 UAE developers in the first half of 2026?
- The ten largest property developers in the UAE collectively recorded sales exceeding **Dh113.7 billion** during the first six months of 2026.
- Which developers were the top three by sales in the UAE during H1 2026?
- The top three developers by sales in the UAE for H1 2026 were **Modon Holding** with Dh23 billion (Abu Dhabi sales), followed by **Emaar** with Dh22.4 billion (UAE sales), and **DAMAC** with Dh16 billion.
- Which projects contributed to Modon's leading sales performance?
- Modon's strong sales performance was supported by the successful launch of Hudayriyat Golf Estates and the complete sell-out of all units at Tara Park on Reem Island.
- What percentage of Aldar's UAE sales came from international buyers and expatriates?
- International buyers and expatriate residents accounted for **80%** of Aldar's UAE sales in the first half of 2026, totaling Dh7.6 billion.
- How were international sales handled for the UAE developer ranking?
- The ranking specifically focused on UAE sales. International sales recorded by developers like Modon and Emaar (e.g., Modon's projects in Egypt and Spain, Emaar's international development business) were excluded from the UAE-specific figures used for this ranking.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.