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What is it about? Dubai developers are companies engaged in the construction of residential and business buildings. There are over a thousand such firms in the UAE, and choosing a quality and reliable partner for housing purchase or investment is not an easy task.
What to pay attention to? To choose a developer you should first visit the website and analyse their projects. It is also necessary to evaluate the payment procedure, additional services, a list of partner banks, and be sure to hold a personal meeting.
In Dubai, thousands of buildings are constructed annually. For instance, in 2017, more than 28,000 properties were under construction. Naturally, such a scale cannot be implemented by mere dozens or even hundreds of companies. Dubai has more than 1,000 developers, which makes choosing a reliable investment partner rather challenging.
Dealing with an incompetent developer can lead to numerous problems. The construction might stretch over many years. For example, Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, was erected in 6 years, whilst some developers might spend 10 years on a smaller-scale residential complex.
Consider yourself lucky if the project is completed at all. In worst-case scenarios, investors might lose their money without ever seeing the construction completed. Even if you manage to recover your investment, precious time will be lost, and you'll have to enter into a new deal at higher current prices.
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The next significant aspect is the longevity of building. In Dubai, the average lifespan of buildings is 50 years. Developers guarantee that during this period, the building will not require major repairs and won't fall into disrepair. However, when choosing an unreliable company, this period might be reduced by half.
And this is just a small part of the problem. Did you know that high-rise buildings can sway in wind gusts? Of course, every construction company must design buildings taking into account such loads of up to 100 km/h. However, the greater the height, the harder it is for a skyscraper to withstand nature's force.
For example, Burj Khalifa sways insignificantly (by a maximum of 2 meters) starting from approximately the 163rd floor, which is barely noticeable. Whereas buildings constructed by unreliable contractors will sway like boats in a stormy ocean.
There are plenty more hidden problems: from electrical wiring to heating. Therefore, we suggest familiarising yourself with the list of Dubai's best developers with excellent reputations. Cooperation with them will certainly not disappoint you.
Before we move directly to the list of Dubai developers who have established themselves as the most reliable organisations in the market, let's examine several key nuances that will help you choose a truly good company.
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It allows you to study the company's history in detail, find out how long it has been working in the construction industry, and obtain information about its partners and awards. Social media will provide such information as real reviews, fresh news, achievements, events and promotions conducted by the developer.
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has significantly simplified the process of obtaining information about developers and their projects. Investors can easily find all the necessary data by simply visiting the DLD website, where complete information about developments is posted.
Key aspects to consider:
Sometimes developers postpone the completion date. This is normal, but only if the delay doesn't exceed reasonable limits. Communication with current property owners in a project by the chosen developer will help identify both positive and negative aspects of the developer's work or the project itself.
This will give you the opportunity to receive honest opinions about seller’s operations, reliability, service standards, and learn many other important aspects of property ownership.
Visiting the developer's sales office allows you to get answers to all of the questions related to the project of interest, including legislative aspects, financial issues, insurance and more.
The most optimal solution would be to contact a real estate consultant. A professional will help choose a suitable investment project, explain completion timelines of the developer's previous projects and highlight potential risks.
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Visiting the sales office without the assistance of a specialist may limit your choice, as developers often offer only one project or only their own products. Real estate agents help clients identify their preferences and needs, then provide valuable recommendations based on their knowledge of various developers, projects and current market conditions.
Reliable developers usually work with leading Dubai banks that can offer investors financial assistance. It is important to consider partnerships that the developer forms with credit institutions to facilitate financial transactions.
Find out in advance what exactly is included in the cost: total or net living area with balcony. When purchasing property with a spacious terrace, loggia or balcony, ensure that the cost per square metre of such an area is lower than the price per square metre of the internal area.
It's better to avoid payment plans that depend on project completion date, and focus on those that are tied to construction work stages.
It's important to analyse prices in both primary and secondary markets, as sometimes the cost of a project at the planning stage may be inflated and comparable to the price of an already completed property.
It's also important to find out in advance what return you can expect from your investment, whether there is an owners' association for completed projects and other key points.
In recent years, developers have been offering favourable conditions and additional services that make their projects more attractive.
For example, developers may offer complete exemption from DLD registration, beneficial payment plans or a free of charge property management for a period of time. Such offers are always personalised and may vary depending on the seller.
Let's list the largest Dubai developers.
Meraas projects offer several advantages for buyers during construction, including attracting investors with frequent special offers compared to other developers. Currently, about 7 properties are under construction with completion dates in 2025, 2026, and 2027.
Having earned numerous awards, the developer continues to grow and regularly launches new projects.
Recently, transparent sales of apartments have been announced in projects such as Sobha SeaHaven, 320 Riverside Crescent, 330 Riverside Crescent, Sobha Verde. In the luxury segment, foreign investors are particularly interested in villas in projects such as Sobha Hartland Villas and Sobha Estates Villas in the Sobha Hartland 2 area.
Founded in 2005, Omniyat is a leading developer in Dubai, known for its architectural masterpieces, collaboration with famous designers, and creating outstanding conditions for investors.
In 2026, the completion of 3 residential complexes with multi-bedroom apartments is expected: Vela Dorchester Collection, AVA, Orla Dorchester Collection.
This is a company known for its market activity and often completing sales of its properties at the pre-sale stage. Therefore, to obtain information about the start of pre-sales and investment opportunities, it is important to contact agents working directly with the developer.
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In the current assortment for purchase you can find some pretty good projects, such as Arbor View and Ellington House IV.
The company's portfolio includes apartments (The Palm Beach Tower 3 and Como Residences residential complexes), townhouses and villas (Jebel Ali Village Townhouses and District One West complexes).
The developer has designed and constructed 185+ hectares of premium commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects. You can invest in properties under construction in Dubai's centre (The Edge complex in Business Bay), as well as in completed properties (Studio One and The Residences at Marina Gate II).
As part of the international TSZ Group, Object1 is a project that focuses on environmental friendliness, comfort, and high-quality design of residential properties.
Apartments with key handover that are available for sale:
Becoming one of the largest private developers in Dubai thanks to the 300-hectare Town Square project, Nshama offers various housing options.
This company is one of the largest developers in Sharjah but also has projects in Dubai. Townhouse owners in Jouri Hills and Masaar Sequoia complexes will receive keys in 2025, and in Sarai Mansions and Masaar Saro projects — in 2026.
This leading developer, working in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for over 20 years and specialising in modern and affordable real estate, will start sales of several new projects in 2024. The Vista 3 project is publicly available.
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The developers listed above have made significant contributions to Dubai's appearance, creating unusual residential complexes, unique communities, and special amenity facilities.
Before 2022, only a few Russian construction companies operated in Dubai. For example, in the first quarter of 2019, Forum Group, a developer from Yekaterinburg, completed the construction of the luxury villa complex XXII Carat on Palm Jumeirah.
2022 became a catalyst for growing interest from Russian companies in the Dubai real estate market. Dubai's rapidly growing economic space becomes attractive for portfolio diversification on the global stage. When entering the new market, the developers act cautiously, preferring to launch projects in formats they are well familiar with.
For instance, Vertical Hospitality, a St. Petersburg hotel chain that is part of Becar Asset Management, has launched its first co-living project You&Co Dubai.
Although initially a residential property construction was planned, market analysis showed a shortage of small units and studios in Dubai. The developer quickly changed the project format to coliving, and this decision proved to be a correct one, as the occupancy rate reached 97%!
In 2022 Space 1 opened its first flexible office in Dubai in the Emaar Park Heights residential complex. Its area exceeds 12,500 m². In 2019, being one of the largest owners of Class A offices in Moscow, O1 Properties registered the Space 1 brand to create flexible office spaces.
The essence of flexibility is that tenants can count on short-term rentals and adapt the size of spaces to their current needs. Thanks to years of experience, Space 1 successfully implemented its first project in the international market.
St. Petersburg company Orange Group acquired an apartment complex with a total area of 15,000 m² in the JVC district. The former owner of the property was a developer from Saudi Arabia.
In 2025, the developer has plans to repurpose the building into a serviced apartment complex with 115 rooms for medium-term accommodation, that will include a gym, a coworking space, a barbecue area, a cinema, and a recreation zone. It will be opened under the Izzzi Life Mint brand.
Russian developer Vos'hod plans to build a Nobu hotel with an area of 70,000 m² in Ras Al Khaimah, on the artificial archipelago Al Marjan Island. The completion of construction is planned for 2026.
Simultaneously, several Russian developers purchased construction plots in Dubai and other nearby emirates. This information leaked into public access at the end of 2022.
For example, Pioneer Group has already started sales of the 45-storey premium residential complex Iconic with 311 units, having previously purchased a 0.6-hectare plot in the Dubai Internet City district.
Besides the companies mentioned above, there are other notable developers in the United Arab Emirates whose projects continue to rapidly increase in number. Among them, for example, is Kleindienst Group — a company engaged in the construction of the World Islands artificial archipelago, designed in the form of a world map.
When selecting housing in the emirates, investors wonder: should they buy an apartment from a developer or seek assistance from an independent real estate expert? In the UAE, including Dubai, up to 80% of leading developers' sales are made through real estate agencies.
Emaar Properties stands out among others with symbolic large-scale projects. Just think of the well-known Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai! The company has also become recognisable through its international projects and a collaboration with Armani.
Dubai's real estate market has long been at its peak of prosperity, and both star developers and less reliable players appear on it. Therefore, to find the ideal developer, one needs to thoroughly check their reputation, review project completion timeline reports, and study investor opinions. You can also use professional services to simplify this process.
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