Emaar Properties has delivered an exceptional financial performance during the first half of 2025, recording a significant surge in property sales, which positively impacted its profits and cash flow.
Key Financial Highlights
- Property sales rose by 46%, reaching approximately AED 46 billion (equivalent to $12.5 billion), marking the company’s highest-ever half-year sales figure.
- Total revenue increased by 38%, reaching around AED 19.8 billion compared to the same period last year.
- Net profit before tax reached AED 10.4 billion, reflecting a 34% year-on-year growth.
- Operating profits (EBITDA) also totaled AED 10.4 billion, with a profit margin exceeding 52%.
- Revenue backlog grew by 62%, reaching AED 146.3 billion—indicating strong and stable future cash flows.
Key Growth Drivers
- Diverse Real Estate and Operational Portfolio
Emaar launched over 25 new projects in the first half of the year. Its retail and leasing sectors also performed strongly, with commercial centers reaching a 98% occupancy rate. - Expansion in International Markets
Sales in countries like India and Egypt more than tripled, contributing significantly to the company’s overseas revenue. - Hospitality Sector Growth
Emaar’s hotels in the UAE achieved occupancy rates above 80%, with two new hotels launched, adding over 600 rooms to its portfolio. - Improved Credit Ratings
The company received upgrades to its credit rating, signaling strong financial standing and increased confidence from the capital markets in Emaar’s ability to expand sustainably.
Founder’s Statement
The company’s founder emphasized that “numbers alone don’t tell the full story,” highlighting that true success lies in positively impacting people’s daily lives, and that every new project is an opportunity to create better living experiences.
Once again, Emaar proves itself to be one of the region’s strongest real estate developers, with record-breaking results in a short period. The balanced growth across all sectors—both locally and internationally—reflects a smart and sustainable strategy. All indicators suggest the company is firmly on track for an even brighter future.
