Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed recognizes Emaar’s delivery record, including 62 project launches and more than 12,000 residential units handed over in a single year.
Emaar Properties has won the Dubai-it Award for Institutions in the Field of Real Estate, following an announcement by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on November 2, 2026.
The award recognises Emaar’s performance in developing, delivering and managing large-scale real estate projects, with a focus on execution speed, construction quality and service standards. The company launched 62 projects and handed over more than 12,000 residential units in a single year, reflecting the scale of its development operations across Dubai.
Emaar Real Estate Projects: 62 Launches and 12,000 Homes Delivered
Emaar’s recognition follows a period of extensive development activity across residential, commercial and hospitality destinations.
The company’s portfolio includes major communities such as Dubai Hills Estate, Emaar Beachfront, Emaar South and The Valley, alongside established destinations including Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Arabian Ranches.
Its developments also extend to Dubai Creek, combining residential properties, hospitality offerings and supporting infrastructure.
The 62 project launches and more than 12,000 residential handovers reported for a single year demonstrate two different aspects of the company’s operations: introducing new developments and completing homes for buyers.
Together, these figures highlight the importance of managing construction schedules, resources and delivery commitments across a substantial property portfolio.
Dubai Mall and Dubai Fountain Highlight Emaar’s Destination Development
Beyond residential construction, Emaar’s operations include managing major commercial, hospitality and entertainment destinations.
Dubai Mall recorded 111 million visitors in a single year, according to figures highlighted in the award announcement, demonstrating the scale of activity generated by one of the emirate’s leading retail and leisure destinations.
The company also completed a comprehensive renovation and maintenance programme for the Dubai Fountain within five months, reopening the attraction while Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai continued welcoming visitors.
These achievements illustrate how Emaar’s development activities extend beyond property construction to the operation, maintenance and improvement of integrated urban destinations.
The company’s role also reflects wider developments in Dubai’s luxury residential property market, where residential quality, amenities and destination experiences have become increasingly important to buyers.
Sheikh Hamdan Recognises Emaar and Mohamed Alabbar
Sheikh Hamdan praised Emaar for incorporating Dubai’s philosophy of execution into its projects and operations, particularly through timely delivery, quality standards and continuous development.
He also congratulated Emaar’s team and Mohamed Alabbar, the company’s founder, acknowledging their contribution to developing destinations that have helped shape Dubai’s urban landscape.
Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Chairman of the Executive Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, highlighted Emaar’s role in translating ambitious development plans into projects and experiences that support Dubai’s international reputation.
The recognition comes under the Dubai-it initiative, introduced by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and developed into an annual award under Sheikh Hamdan’s directives.
The award honours institutions, companies, individuals and projects that demonstrate exceptional achievement through execution, quality and measurable impact.
Other recognised businesses include Dubai fintech company Ziina, which received the Dubai-it Award in the business category after expanding its digital payment services across the UAE.
What Emaar’s Dubai-it Award Means for Real Estate Development
Emaar’s Dubai-it Award highlights the importance of execution and operational performance in large-scale property development.
For developers, launching projects is only one measure of activity. Completing residential units, maintaining facilities and managing destinations are equally important to the long-term performance of real estate investments.
The recognition also underscores the relationship between property development and Dubai’s wider economy, as residential communities, retail centres, hospitality facilities and leisure attractions contribute to the emirate’s commercial and urban development.
By combining a large project portfolio with ongoing destination management, Emaar represents a model in which development scale is measured alongside delivery capabilities and the quality of the completed experience.
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