Aldar reports AED1.9 billion net profit in Q1 2025
Aldar Properties today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting a 33 per cent year-on-year increase in profit before tax to AED 2.2 billion, with net profit after tax rising by 22 per cent year-on-year to AED 1.9 billion.
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Aldar, said the company's performance at the beginning of the year reflects the strength and diversification of its business sectors, and its ability to operate efficiently and grow in line with a clear strategy to create sustainable long-term value.
He added that the UAE offers a conducive environment for stability and business growth, with a focus on investing in vital sectors, attracting business, and diversifying the economy.
He said Aldar is well positioned to deliver sustainable performance, deploy capital efficiently, and strengthen its role as a long-term partner in shaping the UAE's economic development, noting that the development revenue backlog has reached a record AED 55.7 billion.
Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar, said Aldar delivered strong financial results in the first quarter, driven by continued momentum across its core business segments.
Net profit before tax rose by 33 per cent to AED 2.2 billion, while development sales remained strong, increasing by 42 per cent to AED 8.9 billion. Meanwhile, construction is progressing on new projects in line with plans amid sustained demand from both local and international buyers.
He added that at the start of the year, Aldar proactively took steps to strengthen its financial position and enhance liquidity through capital markets issuances and securing a syndicated loan.
In terms of key financial highlights, Aldar recorded AED 46.7 billion in UAE revenue backlog, indicating strong revenue visibility over the next two to three years. Sales to international and resident buyers in the UAE rose to AED 7.4 billion, representing 87 per cent of total UAE sales.
Aldar further enhanced its capital structure and financial flexibility through the issuance of AED 3.7 billion in hybrid capital notes, AED1.8 billion in green sukuk, and securing AED 9 billion in syndicated revolving credit facilities and a AED 1.8 billion hybrid capital solution from Apollo.
The project management services backlog reached AED88.7 billion as of the end of March 2025, of which AED49.5 billion is under construction, reflecting strong government investment in infrastructure and housing.
In Q1, Aldar also recorded a 25 per cent year-on-year increase in earnings per share to AED 0.20, supported by earnings growth across all platforms.
Aldar maintains a strong liquidity position to support its growth plans, with AED 10.2 billion in unrestricted cash and AED 19.3 billion in undrawn bank facilities as of end-March.
Aldar Development recorded a 46 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue to AED 5.7 billion, with EBITDA rising by 50 per cent to AED 1.8 billion, driven by revenue backlog and strong sales from new launches and existing inventory amid sustained international demand.
Aldar Investment continued to deliver on its diversification and growth strategy, with EBITDA rising by 10 per cent year-on-year to AED 764 million — a 20% increase excluding gains from asset sales — while assets under management grew to AED 46 billion.
Internationally, SODIC contributed AED 172 million in revenue to Aldar Development, with revenue backlog reaching AED 6.3 billion by end-March 2025. London Square contributed AED 135 million to Aldar Development revenue.
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