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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.

MAG is the real estate arm of Dubai-based MAG Group, with its property business established in 2003. Its portfolio ranges from affordable communities such as MAG 5 Boulevard in Dubai South to the ultra-luxury, wellness-focused Keturah developments, including the Ritz-Carlton Residences.

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.

Azizi Developments is a privately held Dubai developer founded in 2007, known for large-scale, payment-plan-driven communities such as Azizi Riviera in MBR City and Azizi Venice in Dubai South, alongside luxury projects on Palm Jumeirah.

DarGlobal is the international development arm of Saudi Arabia's Dar Al Arkan, founded in 2017 and listed on the London Stock Exchange since 2023. It specialises in ultra-luxury branded residences developed with partners including Trump, Pagani, Aston Martin, Automobili Lamborghini and ELIE SAAB.

Imtiaz Developments is a Dubai developer, established in 1993, that has grown rapidly in recent years with design-led, furnished luxury residences. Its projects include the Pearl House and Westwood series and The Symphony, designed with Zaha Hadid Architects.

Danube Properties is a privately held Dubai developer founded in 2014, known for pioneering the 1% monthly payment plan and for fully furnished, move-in-ready apartments in communities such as Al Furjan, JLT, Business Bay and Dubai Maritime City.

Deyaar is a publicly listed Dubai developer, majority-owned by Dubai Islamic Bank and traded on the Dubai Financial Market. Operating since the early 2000s, it is known for projects such as Midtown in Dubai Production City, Regalia in Business Bay and Mar Casa in Dubai Maritime City.

Nshama is a privately held Dubai developer founded in 2014, best known for Town Square Dubai - a large, self-contained master community of apartments and townhouses built around parks, retail and schools.

Majid Al Futtaim is a privately held Dubai conglomerate founded in 1992, known for Mall of the Emirates and City Centre malls, and for residential master communities such as Tilal Al Ghaf. It holds one of the highest credit ratings among privately held companies in the region.