Emaar Off-Plan Properties in Dubai ۲۰۲۶: Projects, the AED ۲۰۰bn Megaproject & Investor Guide

Emaar Properties is not just another Dubai developer — it is the company that built modern Dubai. From Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa to Dubai Marina and Dubai Creek Harbour , Emaar has shaped the skyline that defines the city. For off-plan investors in ۲۰۲۶, it remains the single most recognised, most liquid and most internationally trusted name in Dubai real estate. This is the complete guide to buying Emaar off-plan property — including the company's record-breaking new launch.

Breaking: Emaar's AED ۲۰۰ billion megaproject — its most ambitious masterplan ever

In June ۲۰۲۶, Emaar announced what it describes as its most ambitious masterplan in history: a landmark mixed-use development in Dubai with an estimated value of AED ۲۰۰ billion (around US$۵۴.۵ billion) . It is one of the largest master-planned communities ever announced in the emirate.

What we know so far:

A city within a city — more than ۴.۵ million square metres of gross floor area, designed to house approximately ۱۵۰,۰۰۰ residents .

Five distinct districts — a Business Hub, an Urban District, a Young Families Cluster, a Family Living Zone, and an exclusive luxury villa enclave.

A fully integrated destination blending residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, cultural and community uses.

Green, wellness-led living — large-scale parks, swimmable lagoons, lakes, landscaped gardens and cycling networks.

As of mid-June ۲۰۲۶, Emaar had not yet released official prices, payment plans or a launch date — the full unveiling is described as imminent. For investors, a launch of this scale typically means first-phase pricing at the most attractive entry point , which is exactly when early Emaar buyers have historically captured the strongest gains. Register your interest early and watch this space — we will list every released phase as it goes live.

Why Emaar is in a class of its own

Plenty of developers build in Dubai. Very few operate on Emaar's scale or with its track record.

A genuinely international developer

Founded in ۱۹۹۷ and listed on the Dubai Financial Market, Emaar is one of the most valuable real estate developers in the world. Beyond the UAE, the group develops master-planned communities across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia — including major projects in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, India, Turkey and Pakistan. That international footprint matters to buyers: it reflects deep capital strength, institutional governance and a delivery machine that does not depend on a single market.

The landmarks that define Dubai

Emaar's portfolio reads like a list of the city's icons: the Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building), The Dubai Mall (one of the world's largest), the Dubai Fountain, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills Estate and Dubai Creek Harbour. When you buy an Emaar address, you are buying into that pedigree.

Hospitality and branded residences

Through Emaar Hospitality, the group owns the Address and Vida hotel brands and the Armani Hotel inside the Burj Khalifa. Its branded residences — Address Residences and Vida Residences — combine hotel-grade service with home ownership, a segment that commands premium rents and resale values.

جامعه‌های پرچمدار Emaar

Most Emaar off-plan launches sit within one of its master-planned communities. The biggest for investors in ۲۰۲۶:

Dubai Creek Harbour — a six-square-kilometre waterfront city minutes from Downtown. See our dedicated Dubai Creek Harbour off-plan guide .

Dubai Hills Estate — a green, golf-anchored community between Downtown and Dubai Marina, popular with families and end users.

Downtown Dubai — the Burj Khalifa district, Dubai's most prestigious central address.

The Oasis by Emaar — a luxury villa and mansion community built around water, with launches such as Palmiera and Lavita .

Grand Polo Club & Resort — an equestrian-themed villa community, home to launches like Chevalia Estate .

Emaar South — value-focused homes near Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo City.

Emaar Beachfront & Rashid Yachts & Marina — gated waterfront living with private beaches and marinas.

Standout Emaar off-plan projects right now

A snapshot of current and recent Emaar launches available off-plan (always check each project page for the latest price, floor plans and payment plan):

Silva and Creek Waters ۲ — Dubai Creek Harbour waterfront apartments.

Rivana — townhouses in The Valley.

Address Residences Zabeel — branded residences with skyline and park views.

Vida Residences Dubai Hills — branded living in a green, family community.

Browse the full, live portfolio on the Emaar Properties developer page .

Why invest in Emaar off-plan?

Delivery you can count on. Emaar's scale and balance sheet mean projects get built and handed over — the single biggest risk factor in off-plan is developer reliability, and Emaar is the benchmark.

Resale liquidity. Emaar's brand recognition means there is almost always a buyer — its units are among the easiest in Dubai to resell before or after handover.

Capital appreciation. Early-phase Emaar buyers have repeatedly seen strong gains from launch price to handover in established communities.

Flexible payment plans. Most launches offer construction-linked plans (commonly ۸۰/۲۰ or ۹۰/۱۰) and some include post-handover options.

How to buy Emaar off-plan: the essentials

The process mirrors any Dubai off-plan purchase: reserve the unit with a booking deposit (typically ۱۰%), sign the Sale & Purchase Agreement, register the Oqood (interim title) with the Dubai Land Department, pay instalments into a RERA-regulated escrow account, and take handover after a snagging inspection. Foreign buyers can own Emaar property freehold, and a qualifying purchase can support a UAE Golden Visa .

For the full walkthrough, read how to buy off-plan property in Dubai , compare structures in our payment plans guide , and check the numbers with our Dubai off-plan ROI guide .

سوالات متداول

Is Emaar a good developer to buy off-plan from in ۲۰۲۶?

Emaar is widely regarded as the benchmark developer in Dubai for reliability, delivery and resale liquidity. For most off-plan investors it is the lowest-risk brand-name choice in the market.

What is Emaar's AED ۲۰۰ billion project?

It is a new mixed-use Dubai masterplan announced in June ۲۰۲۶ — Emaar's most ambitious ever — designed for around ۱۵۰,۰۰۰ residents across five districts, with prices and a launch date expected imminently.

Can foreigners buy Emaar property in Dubai?

Yes. Emaar's Dubai communities are freehold, so foreign nationals can own apartments and villas outright with full title deed on handover.

Emaar چه طرح‌های پرداختی را ارائه می‌دهد؟

Most Emaar launches use construction-linked plans such as ۸۰/۲۰ or ۹۰/۱۰, and some include post-handover options. Exact terms vary by project and phase.

Explore Emaar off-plan in Dubai

See every current Emaar launch, floor plan and payment plan on the Emaar Properties page, or compare across the city on our Dubai off-plan projects listing.

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