Emaar Properties Q1 revenue tops AED10bn, up 50%
Emaar Properties carried forward its momentum from last year into Q1 of this year and delivered a strong performance, continuing to redefine industry benchmarks and drive sustainable growth across its diversified portfolio.
Emaar recorded a revenue of AED10.1 billion ($2.8 billion) in Q1 2025, an 50% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The company reported an EBITDA of AED5.4 billion ($1.5 billion), up 24% from same period last year, with a healthy margin exceeding 53%. Net profit before tax also rose by 27% to AED5.4 billion ($1.5 billion) compared to Q1 2024.
Emaar achieved property sales of ~AED19.3 billion ($5.3 billion), an increase of 42% over Q1 2024 sales of ~AED13.5 billion.
The company's revenue backlog from property sales increased to ~AED127 billion ($34.6 billion) as of 31 March 2025, marking a 62% increase from the same period last year and indicating strong revenue growth for the coming years.
This performance highlights the company's operational excellence, customer-centric approach, and commitment to creating value for all stakeholders, it said.
Key Highlights of the Q1 2025 Results:
• Dividend: Emaar recently declared and paid a record dividend of AED8.9 billion ($2.4 billion) to its shareholders.
• Customer Satisfaction: Emaar continues to lead in customer satisfaction by prioritising the highest standards in design, product quality, and community services.
• Focus on Talent Development: Investing in young talent remains a key priority, with training and development initiatives aimed at preparing the next generation of leaders in the UAE.
• Cost and Efficiency Focus: The company maintains a strong focus on managing costs efficiently while maximising value and performance across all business lines.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Emaar continues to advance its sustainability strategy, emphasising resource efficiency, waste management, and responsible sourcing practices. We have achieved our third ESG rating upgrade in four years from MSCI, underscoring our unwavering dedication to environmental, social and governance principles.
• Credit Rating: S&P Global upgraded Emaar's credit rating to BBB+ with a stable outlook, reflecting the confidence in Emaar's solid financial position and growth prospects.
Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar, stated: 'Every quarter is an opportunity to reinvent what's possible — not just in how we build, but in how we think, lead, and connect. These results are more than numbers; they reflect the ambition of a team that refuses to stand still, and a community that inspires us to go further. At Emaar, we don't follow momentum — we create it. Our journey is powered by people with bold ideas, by a culture that rewards curiosity, and by a commitment to shape the future with purpose and precision.'
Build-to-sell property development
Emaar Development continued its momentum with strong property sales and project deliveries. With the successful launch of 12 projects in Q1 2025 across all master plans in the UAE, Emaar's property development business in the UAE achieved yet another record quarterly property sales of AED16.5 billion ($4.5 billion), representing an increase of over 28% compared to Q1 2024.
Emaar Development's revenue for Q1 2025 reached AED5 billion, a growth of 43% over the same period in 2024 and achieved net profit before tax of ~AED2.8 billion ($753 million), reflecting a growth of 49% over Q1 2024. The consolidated revenue of Emaar Properties from its property development business in the UAE during Q1 2025 reached AED6.9 billion, including Dubai Creek Harbour.
Shopping Malls, Retail, and Commercial Leasing
Emaar's shopping malls, retail, and commercial leasing operations recorded revenue of AED1.5 billion in Q1 2025. During the same period, the portfolio achieved an EBITDA of AED1.3 billion. This performance is primarily attributed to improvement in lease rentals on renewal, continued growth in tenant sales and sustained healthy occupancy rates across key assets. As of 31 March 2025, our mall assets maintained an average occupancy of 98%.
International Development
Emaar's international real estate operations recorded property sales of AED2.8 billion in Q1 2025, reflecting continued demand across key markets, and revenue amounted to AED626 million during the same period. The performance of international operations was primarily driven by strong results in India and Egypt. Revenue from international real estate operations represent approximately 6% of Emaar's total revenue in Q1 2025.
Hospitality, leisure, and entertainment
Emaar's hospitality, leisure, and entertainment divisions generated revenues of AED1.1 billion ($299 million), supported by buoyant tourism and a surge in domestic demand. Emaar's UAE hotels, including those under management, reported an average occupancy of 82% in the first quarter of 2025. The company expanded its hospitality portfolio with the addition of 2 new hotels, featuring over 600 keys, further reinforcing its strong presence in the sector.
Recurring revenue
Emaar's diverse and sustainable recurring revenue-generating portfolio, encompassing malls, hospitality, leisure, entertainment, and commercial leasing, achieved strong results in Q1 2025. The portfolio recorded a revenue increase of 11%, reaching AED2.6 billion for Q1 2025, and an EBITDA of AED2 billion showcasing a growth of around 10% compared to the same period last year. This portfolio continues to provide stable income streams and robust cash flows for the group. EBITDA from this portfolio constituted 37% of Emaar's total EBITDA in Q1 2025, the company said. - TradeArabia News Service
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