Emaar Properties, one of Dubai’s leading real estate developers, has approved a one-time special dividend of Dh4.4 billion for its shareholders, equivalent to Dh0.50 per share.
The announcement follows a strong financial performance by the company and comes in addition to its regular annual dividend. The special dividend is still subject to approval by Emaar’s general assembly and any required regulatory approvals.
Emaar Approves Dh4.4 Billion Special Dividend
Emaar’s Board of Directors approved the special cash dividend following a meeting focused on the company’s capital allocation strategy.
The proposed payment amounts to:
- Total special dividend: Dh4.4 billion
- Dividend per share: Dh0.50
- Type: One-time special dividend
- In addition to: Emaar’s regular annual dividend
- Final approval: Subject to shareholder and applicable regulatory approvals
Emaar has not yet announced the record date or payment date. The company said further details will be disclosed at a later stage.
Announcement Comes After a Record Year for Emaar
The special dividend follows a year of strong financial results for Emaar Properties.
In 2025, the developer recorded its highest-ever property sales of Dh80.4 billion, representing a 16% increase compared with 2024.
The company’s financial performance included:
| Financial Indicator | 2025 Result |
|---|---|
| Property Sales | Dh80.4 billion |
| Total Revenue | Dh49.6 billion |
| EBITDA | Dh25.6 billion |
| Net Profit Before Tax | Dh25.7 billion |
| Property Sales Revenue Backlog | Dh155 billion |
Emaar’s total revenue increased by 40% year-on-year, while EBITDA grew by 33% and net profit before tax increased by 36%.
The company’s property sales backlog also reached Dh155 billion, providing visibility for future revenue recognition.
Emaar Had Already Approved Dh8.8 Billion in Dividends
The latest special dividend comes after Emaar shareholders approved a 100% dividend payout worth Dh8.8 billion at the company’s Annual General Meeting in March 2026.
According to Emaar’s official announcement, the Dh8.8 billion distribution represented the company’s dividend payout for the relevant financial year and followed the company’s strong 2025 performance.
Combined with the newly proposed Dh4.4 billion special dividend, the two announcements highlight the scale of distributions Emaar has been considering for shareholders.
However, the Dh4.4 billion special dividend should not be treated as a confirmed payment yet, since it remains subject to the required approvals.
What Does This Mean for Dubai’s Real Estate Market?
Emaar’s latest announcement is primarily a corporate and shareholder matter, but its financial performance also provides useful insight into the scale of activity within Dubai’s real estate sector.
The company’s record property sales of Dh80.4 billion during 2025 demonstrate the level of demand being recorded across its development portfolio.
For property buyers and investors, however, a developer’s financial performance is only one factor to consider when evaluating a property.
Other factors can include:
- Location and surrounding infrastructure
- Property type and size
- Purchase price and price per square foot
- Payment plan
- Expected handover date
- Rental demand in the area
- Potential rental yield
- Developer delivery record
- Service charges
- Resale liquidity
- Long-term development plans for the surrounding community
A strong developer does not automatically make every individual property the right investment. Each project and unit should be assessed on its own fundamentals.
Emaar Continues to Explore Additional Value-Creation Opportunities
Alongside the special dividend decision, Emaar’s Board also reviewed proposals concerning the use of the company’s various businesses to create additional value for shareholders.
The Board has requested further legal and financial analysis of some of these proposals before seeking final approval.
This means that additional developments may follow, but no conclusions should be drawn about these proposals until the company makes further announcements.
What Investors Should Watch Next
For those following Emaar and Dubai’s property market, several developments will be worth monitoring.
1. Special Dividend Approval
The Dh4.4 billion special dividend still requires approval from shareholders at the company’s general assembly as well as any necessary regulatory approvals.
2. Record and Payment Dates
Emaar has yet to announce the record date and payment date for the special dividend.
3. Future Property Sales
Emaar’s property sales performance will remain an important indicator of demand across its development portfolio.
4. New Development Launches
Future project launches, locations, pricing and payment plans will continue to influence opportunities for buyers and investors considering Emaar properties.
What This Could Mean for Property Buyers
For property buyers considering Dubai, Emaar’s latest financial results provide additional information about the company’s recent performance, but purchasing decisions should be based on the specific property rather than the developer’s headline financial results alone.
A proper property assessment should consider the entry price, location, payment structure, expected rental income, capital requirements, handover timeline and potential exit strategy.
This is particularly important for overseas investors who may be comparing multiple Dubai projects and developers.
Final Thoughts
Emaar Properties’ proposed Dh4.4 billion special dividend comes after a year in which the developer reported record property sales and substantial growth across several financial indicators.
The proposed Dh0.50-per-share payment is in addition to Emaar’s regular annual dividend, but it remains subject to shareholder and regulatory approval.
For Dubai’s real estate market, the announcement adds another data point to the broader picture of strong activity across major developers. For investors, however, the key question remains project-specific: whether an individual property offers an appropriate combination of price, location, payment plan, rental potential and long-term market fundamentals.
At Better Options Real Estate, we help buyers and investors evaluate Dubai properties based on their individual investment objectives and budget, covering off-plan properties, secondary property sales and purchases, leasing and property management in Dubai.
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