Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s largest listed real estate developer, delivered a record financial performance in 2025, with net profit rising 36 per cent year-on-year to Dh7.61 billion ($2.07 billion).
The growth was primarily supported by unprecedented annual sales and sustained momentum in the UAE’s property market, according to the company’s filing on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
Group revenue surged 47 per cent to Dh33.8 billion, driven by expanding investment assets and strong development activity. The company’s development revenue backlog reached Dh71.7 billion including Dh61 billion within the UAE offering significant revenue visibility over the next three years.
Sales Momentum Accelerates
Aldar recorded its highest-ever annual group sales of Dh40.6 billion, marking a 21 per cent annual increase. UAE sales alone contributed Dh35.5 billion, reflecting strong domestic and international investor appetite.
During the fourth quarter, net income rose 49 per cent to Dh2.9 billion, while quarterly revenue jumped 58 per cent to Dh10.3 billion. Sales between October and December climbed 25 per cent to Dh12 billion, supported by new launches including Yas Living, The Row Saadiyat, and Yas Riva Residences.
Chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak attributed the performance to the UAE’s strong economic fundamentals and Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal as a destination for global capital and talent.
Market Expansion and International Demand
Aldar confirmed that overseas and expatriate buyers accounted for Dh27.4 billion of UAE sales in 2025 approximately 77 per cent of total domestic sales highlighting international confidence in the Emirates’ property sector.
The company awarded Dh66 billion in development contracts during the year, with Dh30 billion recirculated into the local economy under the National In-Country Value (ICV) Programme.
Development and Investment Platforms
Aldar’s development business generated Dh24.8 billion in revenue, representing a 58 per cent annual increase. The segment includes prime property development, project management, and international operations in Egypt and the UK.
Its investment platform, managing Dh49 billion in assets, recorded a 16 per cent increase in revenue to Dh8.1 billion, supported by income-generating real estate and strategic acquisitions.
Group Chief Executive Talal Al Dhiyebi noted that Aldar continues to scale its recurring-income platform while maintaining disciplined capital deployment and long-term sustainability.
Broader Market Context
The UAE property market has benefited from structural reforms including long-term residency programmes and expanded Golden Visa eligibility. According to Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre data, property transactions in the emirate rose 43.3 per cent year-on-year during the first nine months of 2025, reaching Dh94 billion.
Aldar’s latest results reinforce Abu Dhabi’s positioning as a high-growth real estate and investment hub, supported by strong demographic trends, international demand, and strategic urban development initiatives.
Aisha Al Mansoori is a UAE-based business and technology analyst covering startups, venture capital, AI, fintech, and innovation trends shaping the Emirates’ economy.
