Best developers in Dubai, 2026
Ranked on the Dubai Land Department register, not opinion. Azizi Developments recorded the most off-plan sales in 2026 on the projects we cover (9,993), Emaar Properties has the most projects due this year with none running late (11), and Binghatti Developers has the most projects past their filed completion date (14 of 19). Each developer is counted across every legal company it registers under.
Most off-plan sales in 2026
The developers buyers are choosing most, by recorded sales on the projects we cover.
| # | Developer | Sales | Top project | Projects with sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azizi Developments | 9,993 | Azizi Venice | 7 |
| 2 | Binghatti Developers | 5,658 | Maybach Six | 17 |
| 3 | DAMAC Properties | 5,374 | DAMAC Islands 2 | 5 |
| 4 | Emaar Properties | 3,651 | Creek Bay | 24 |
| 5 | Imtiaz Developments | 2,210 | Raw District by Imtiaz R | 6 |
| 6 | Sobha Realty | 2,175 | Sobha Central | 6 |
| 7 | Danube Properties | 1,867 | Serenz by Danube | 6 |
| 8 | Ellington Properties | 1,439 | Windsor House II | 3 |
| 9 | Reportage Properties | 852 | Verdana Residence 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Meraas | 437 | City Walk Crestlane 4 | 3 |
Sales cover the projects on this site for each developer.
On schedule in 2026
Developers with projects due to complete this year and none past its filed completion date.
| # | Developer | Due in 2026 | Late | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emaar Properties | 11 | 0 | 7 |
| 2 | Azizi Developments | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Sobha Realty | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Select Group | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | DAMAC Properties | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Nakheel | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Arada Developments | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A developer with no project due this year cannot appear here; that is not a mark against it.
Biggest new pipelines in 2026
Developers that registered the most new units with the DLD this year, with how many have escrow open.
| # | Developer | Units registered | Projects | Escrow open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binghatti Developers | 13,891 | 16 | 13 of 16 |
| 2 | DAMAC Properties | 5,558 | 15 | 15 of 15 |
| 3 | Sobha Realty | 4,120 | 3 | 3 of 3 |
| 4 | Emaar Properties | 3,935 | 27 | 27 of 27 |
| 5 | Azizi Developments | 3,531 | 9 | 8 of 9 |
| 6 | Imtiaz Developments | 3,452 | 10 | 10 of 10 |
| 7 | Danube Properties | 3,392 | 4 | 4 of 4 |
| 8 | Ellington Properties | 2,037 | 3 | 3 of 3 |
| 9 | Nshama | 1,059 | 6 | 5 of 6 |
| 10 | Arada Developments | 665 | 2 | 2 of 2 |
A project cannot legally be sold before its escrow account opens.
Watch list: most projects running late
Developers with the most projects due this year that are already past their filed completion date.
| # | Developer | Late | Due in 2026 | Cancelled (all years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binghatti Developers | 14 | 19 | 0 |
| 2 | Ellington Properties | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 3 | Danube Properties | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | Tiger Properties | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | Imtiaz Developments | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 6 | Reportage Properties | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Late means past the date filed with the DLD, not necessarily the date in your contract. Check each project.
Questions
Which Dubai developer sells the most off-plan in 2026?
Azizi Developments recorded the most off-plan sales on the projects we cover in 2026, 9,993, according to the Dubai Land Department.
Which Dubai developers deliver on time?
Of developers with projects due to complete in 2026, these have none past the filed completion date: Emaar Properties, Azizi Developments, Sobha Realty, Select Group, DAMAC Properties, Nakheel, Arada Developments.
Which Dubai developers have delayed projects?
Developers with projects due in 2026 that are past their filed completion date include Binghatti Developers (14), Ellington Properties (5), Danube Properties (2), Tiger Properties (2), Imtiaz Developments (2).
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Source: Dubai Land Department project register and transactions, 2026 to date. No paid placements: a developer or agent cannot buy a position. Figures can be incomplete or out of date; verify with the developer, the DLD or RERA before acting.