DAMAC Properties and Emaar Properties are two of the largest off-plan developers active in the UAE today. In our current catalogue, DAMAC Properties has 100 active off-plan projects and Emaar Properties has 68. Median estimated rental yields are similar at 7.0% and 7.0% respectively.
Entry prices: DAMAC Properties from AED 547K, Emaar Properties from AED 1.1M. DAMAC Properties concentrates inventory in Dubai Land, Dubai Investment Park, Damac Lagoons; Emaar Properties in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai South, The Valley. Configurations: DAMAC Properties offers studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed; Emaar Properties offers 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed. Use the side-by-side breakdown below to compare yields, payment plans, areas covered and active project counts before shortlisting.
| Metric | DAMAC Properties | Emaar Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Active off-plan projects | 100 | 68 |
| Median est. yield | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| Top est. yield | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Price range | AED 547K – AED 36M | AED 1.1M – AED 28M |
| Median price/sqft | AED 788 | AED 950 |
| Median appreciation to handover | 11% | 16% |
| Handover spread | Q4 2026 – Q4 2030 | Q3 2026 – Q2 2031 |
| Top areas | Dubai Land, Dubai Investment Park, Damac Lagoons | Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai South, The Valley |
| Top payment plans | 20/55/25, 20/60/20, 20/40/40 | 10/70/20, 10/80/10, 20/60/20 |
| Configurations offered | studios, 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed, 7-bed | 1-bed, 2-bed, 3-bed, 4-bed, 5-bed, 6-bed |