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Taraf is the real estate arm of Abu Dhabi's Yas Holding, launched as a developer in 2023. It focuses on boutique, design-led luxury and branded residences, with projects including Luce on Palm Jumeirah and Cello in JVC.

OCTA Properties is a Dubai firm established in 2021, operating primarily as a development-management and exclusive representation business rather than only a principal developer. Founded by Fawaz Sous, it is associated with projects including Octa Isle and Flora Isle on Dubai Islands, Socio Towers in Dubai Hills and branded residences on Al Marjan Island. Because OCTA often represents or manages developments on behalf of others, its exact role varies by project.

ARCHI appears to be associated with a large developer of the same name based in Georgia that has signalled entry into the Dubai market. We could not verify an established, standalone Dubai developer named ARCHI with a confirmed founding year and delivered UAE projects.

BnW Developments is a UAE developer established in 2024, built on a consultancy predecessor that operated from 2023. It is among the more active private developers on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, with projects including Aqua Arc, Pelagia, Esplora and a Tonino Lamborghini branded residence, alongside its Dubai debut at Orvessa Residences in Al Furjan. The company is led by chairman Ankur Aggarwal. It reports a portfolio gross development value above AED 32 billion, a company figure rather than an audited one.

Eagle Hills is an Abu Dhabi-based private developer founded in 2014 by Mohamed Alabbar, focused on large-scale mixed-use waterfront destinations across emerging markets - including Belgrade Waterfront in Serbia, Maryam Island in Sharjah and projects in Georgia, Jordan and beyond.

H&H Development is a Dubai developer founded in 2007, focused on ultra-luxury and hospitality-branded residences. Its projects include the Eden House brand, Four Seasons Private Residences DIFC and Baccarat Hotel & Residences.

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.

Mira Developments is a boutique Dubai developer specialising in fully furnished residences created with global luxury and design brands such as Bentley Home and Trussardi. Its projects include Mira Villas, designed by Bentley Home, and Trussardi Residences in Al Furjan.

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SODIC is one of Egypt's leading real estate developers, founded in 1996 and listed on the Egyptian Exchange. Since 2021 it has been majority-owned by a consortium of Abu Dhabi's Aldar and ADQ. It is known for master communities such as Eastown, Westown and Villette in greater Cairo.