UAE off-plan developers

One of the largest private developers in the UAE. Known for branded residences (Cavalli, Versace, Trump) and large communities like DAMAC Hills and Akoya.

UAE's largest publicly listed property developer. Best known for Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the Downtown Dubai master-plan, plus Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Creek Harbour.

India-headquartered developer with a strong UAE presence. Known for build quality and the Sobha Hartland community in MBR City.

Dubai-based private developer with a high-volume pipeline in Al Furjan, MBR City and Sports City.

Nakheel is a Dubai master developer founded in 2000 and a member of Dubai Holding. According to Nakheel's own corporate figures it has added more than 300 kilometres of waterfront to Dubai's original 70km coastline and its communities are home to around 700,000 residents. The portfolio includes Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, Dubai Islands (formerly Deira Islands), Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Triangle, International City and Discovery Gardens. Nakheel's current off-plan focus is the next phase of its island portfolio: Palm Jebel Ali alongside Dubai Islands and select inland sites in MBR City, JVC and JVT. On OffplanCompare we track 31 active Nakheel off-plan projects across six Dubai submarkets, with Palm Jebel Ali alone accounting for 23 of those listings. Entry pricing across the active lineup runs from AED 600K for a JVC apartment up to AED 41M for a Palm Jebel Ali villa, with handovers spread between 2026 and 2029. Estimated gross rental yields across the Nakheel catalogue span 5% to 8.5% depending on submarket and unit type, with the highest yields on smaller JVC and JVT units. Nakheel's appeal for off-plan buyers is the combination of government backing, a deep completed-project track record and large-scale infrastructure delivery — you are buying into a community whose roads, retail and beachfront are typically funded and built out before resale handover.

Family-owned Dubai developer with a fast-growing pipeline of branded buildings (Bugatti, Mercedes-Benz).

Design-led private developer, prolific in MBR City, JVC and Emirates Hills areas.

SAMANA Developers is a Dubai-based real estate developer and part of the SAMANA Group of Companies. The company specializes in mid-luxury residential developments featuring resort-style amenities and private pool apartments. Known for its lifestyle-focused projects across Dubai, SAMANA has delivered multiple residential communities since launching its first project in 2018.

Lifestyle-focused Dubai developer (now under Dubai Holding) behind City Walk, Bluewaters, La Mer and the Bvlgari Resort.

AYS Property Development is a Dubai-based off-plan developer focused on mid-luxury residential projects across emerging waterfront and master-community locations. Their current pipeline centres on Dubai Islands and Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), with apartment and villa offerings handing over from late 2026 onwards.