Emaar Development announces $1.1bn cash dividends for FY 2025

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Dubai-based Emaar Development has announced that its board has secured the investors' go-ahead at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) for distribution of cash dividends worth AED4 billion ($1.1 billion), representing 100% of the share capital, to its shareholders for the FY 2025.

This comes following its record property sales of AED71.1 billion ($19.4 billion) in 2025, up 9% over the previous year.

During the AGM, shareholders also approved the board’s report on the company’s activities and financial position, along with the auditor’s report.

The company’s revenue backlog rose to AED125.2 billion ($34.1 billion), providing strong visibility for revenue recognition in the years ahead.

According to Emaar Development, its total revenue for the year surged to AED27.5 billion ($7.5 billion), up 44% over the figures of 2024, while ebitda grew by 52% to AED14.3 billion ($3.9 billion). 

The net profit before tax reached AED15.5 billion ($4.2 billion), thus marking a 52% increase year-on-year, with a margin of 56%.

Throughout 2025, Emaar Development continued to expand its portfolio with over 48 residential launches across its master planned communities, including Grand Polo Club and Resort, a new phase of The Valley, and Bristol at Emaar Beachfront. 

The company also announced Emaar Estate, a new master planned destination that will feature Dubai Mansions, an ultra-luxury residential project designed to cater to a discerning global clientele.

A key highlight of its 2025 achievements include the acquisition of 36 million sq ft of prime development land worth AED120 billion ($32.7 billion), further strengthening its long-term development pipeline.

On the solid results, Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar, said: "Our performance in 2025 reflects the strength of Dubai’s development ecosystem and the clarity of vision that continues to guide the UAE’s growth."

"A stable regulatory framework, long-term planning, and openness to global investment create the conditions that enable companies like Emaar Development to plan confidently and deliver at scale. Ultimately, our focus remains on building communities that endure and contribute meaningfully to the city’s growth and quality of life," stated Alabbar.

Looking ahead, Emaar Development will continue to introduce new residential destinations and strengthen its portfolio of master planned communities, reinforcing its commitment to quality, timely delivery, and sustainable long-term value creation, he added.-TradeArabia News Service

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