Developer comparison · as of 26 October 2026
Emaar vs Damac Properties
Two developers, one register. Every figure on this page is computed from the live VILA Properties project register (1,116 off-plan projects, refreshed weekly from developer data), not from a brochure. Entry prices are the lowest starting price on each developer's live projects.
| Measure | Emaar | Damac Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Off plan projects in Dubai | 67 | 30 |
| Entry price from | 1.1M | 672,000 |
| Median entry price | 3.13M | 2.5M |
| Median down payment | 10% | 20% |
| Projects bookable with 10% down or less | 96% | 47% |
| Projects with a post-handover payment plan | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Most common payment split | 10/70/20 (48 of 67) | 20/40/40 (6 of 30) |
| Most handovers scheduled for | 2029 | 2027 |
| Handover years | 2026 to 2031 | 2026 to 2030 |
| Communities with live projects | 22 (Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills, Emaar South) | 13 (Business Bay, Damac Hills, Damac Lagoons) |
| Main property types | Apartment, Villa | Apartment, Townhouse |
Off plan projects in Dubai with a price and a handover still ahead, from the VILA project register, as of 26 October 2026.
- More choice: Emaar (67 live projects vs 30).
- Lower entry price: Damac Properties (from AED 672,000 vs AED 1.1M).
- Median entry price: Emaar AED 3.13M, Damac Properties AED 2.5M.
- Smaller typical down payment: Emaar (median 10% vs 20%).
- Post-handover plans: Emaar 0 of 67 projects, Damac Properties 0 of 30.
- Footprint: Emaar builds in 22 communities, Damac Properties in 13.
Source: the VILA Properties project register (RERA ORN 45990), refreshed weekly from developer data. Prices are developer starting prices in AED; payment splits are the developer's published booking, construction and handover instalments.
Newest from Emaar
| Project | Community | From | Payment split | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenside Residence | Dubai Hills | 4.04M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q3 2027 |
| Selvara 4 | Grand Polo Club and Resort | 7.11M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q2 2029 |
| Address Villas Tierra | The Oasis | 17.6M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q2 2029 |
| Alva The Valley | The Valley | 4.38M | 20 · 60 · 20 | Q1 2030 |
| Palace Residences Creek Blue | Dubai Creek Harbour | 4.09M | 20 · 80 | Q1 2029 |
| Selvara 3 | Grand Polo Club and Resort | 7.32M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q2 2029 |
| Palace Residences Hillside Towers A & B | Dubai Hills | 1.72M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q2 2029 |
| Marina Views | Mina Rashid | 2.16M | 10 · 70 · 20 | Q4 2028 |
Entry price by community, Emaar
| Community | Projects | From |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai Creek Harbour | 12 | 1.81M |
| Dubai Hills | 10 | 1.72M |
| Emaar South | 9 | 1.1M |
| Rashid Yachts and Marina | 5 | 2.11M |
| Mina Rashid | 5 | 2.11M |
| The Valley | 3 | 4.38M |
Newest from Damac Properties
| Project | Community | From | Payment split | Handover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrento | Damac Lagoons | 672,000 | 5 · 45 · 50 | Q1 2030 |
| Chelsea Residences 1 Tower C | Maritime City | 2.55M | 5 · 55 · 40 | Q2 2030 |
| Volta | Business Bay | 2.46M | 20 · 60 · 20 | Q2 2028 |
| Piazza Roma | Damac Lagoons | 7.38M | 20 · 40 · 40 | Q2 2030 |
| Valencia | Damac Lagoons | 693,000 | 5 · 55 · 40 | Q1 2029 |
| Elo 2 and 3 Damac | Damac Hills 2 | 1.33M | 20 · 30 · 50 | Q3 2027 |
| Golf Greens | Damac Hills | 1.87M | 10 · 40 · 50 | Q4 2027 |
| Canal Heights | Business Bay | 2.83M | 20 · 40 · 40 | Q2 2027 |
Entry price by community, Damac Properties
| Community | Projects | From |
|---|---|---|
| Business Bay | 7 | 1.71M |
| Damac Hills | 5 | 1.23M |
| Damac Lagoons | 4 | 672,000 |
| Damac Hills 2 | 3 | 1.31M |
| DMC (Dubai Maritime City) | 3 | 2.66M |
| Riverside | 1 | 1.31M |
