Government-Linked

Emaar is Dubai's largest listed master developer, responsible for landmark communities including Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Creek Harbour. Founded in 1997 and listed on the Dubai Financial Market, it has delivered well over 100,000 homes across the emirate and international markets.

Aldar is Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer, founded in 2004 and traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. It is the master developer behind Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Al Reem Island, and has expanded into Dubai and into the UK and Egypt through acquisitions.

Meraas is a Dubai government-backed developer known for design-led placemaking - walkable urban districts and destinations including City Walk, Bluewaters Island (home to Ain Dubai), La Mer and Port de La Mer. It now operates as part of Dubai Holding.

wasl is a Dubai government-backed developer and one of the city's largest landlords, established in 2008 as part of Dubai Real Estate Corporation. Its projects include the Mandarin Oriental-branded wasl Tower, wasl1 at Al Kifaf and expansions at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Nakheel is a Dubai government-backed master developer best known for Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands and Palm Jebel Ali, along with established communities such as Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Furjan and Discovery Gardens. Its developments span reclaimed waterfront and large residential districts across the emirate.

Modon Properties is a government-linked Abu Dhabi developer established in 2018, now part of Modon Holding, which is listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and majority owned by state-linked investors. Its projects are concentrated in Abu Dhabi, including communities on Hudayriyat Island and Al Reem Island. Its focus is Abu Dhabi rather than Dubai.

Dubai South Properties is the government-owned development arm of the Dubai South zone, a large master-planned area around Al Maktoum International Airport. It originates from Dubai World Central in 2006 and was rebranded to Dubai South in 2015. Its projects include The Pulse and South Bay communities.

Meydan is a Dubai government-linked master developer known for the Meydan Racecourse - home of the Dubai World Cup - and for its role in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City, including District One. It now sits within Dubai Holding.

Dubai Properties is a Dubai government-backed master developer, part of Dubai Holding, known for Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Business Bay and large family-oriented communities across Dubailand such as Mudon, Villanova and Serena.

The real estate development arm of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), formed around 2012. Focuses on residential and commercial projects within the district, including DIFC Living.