Emaar Properties is a global real estate development and management company headquartered in Dubai, UAE. Established in 1997 by Mohamed Ali Rashed Alabbar, the company has grown to become one of the largest real estate developers in the Middle East. Emaar specializes in building premium properties, including residential communities, commercial offices, shopping malls, and multi-use projects such as hotels and resorts.

The CEO of Emaar Properties is Amit Jain, an experienced professional in the real estate and banking industries. The Founder, Board Member, and Managing Director of the company is Mohamed Alabbar. Besides his role at Emaar, Alabbar also serves as the Chairman of Eagle Hills, a real estate developer in Abu Dhabi, and Americana Group, a multibillion-dollar food company in the Middle East. He is also a member of the Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee of the Government of Dubai.

Emaar Properties operates globally across the Middle East, East Asia, North America, North Africa, and Europe. The company has subsidiaries in 36 different markets and has launched various developments in countries like Saudi Arabia, the United States, India, Egypt, Pakistan, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Turkey.

Emaar’s history is marked by significant projects, with Dubai Marina being its first project announced in 2000. This was followed by the iconic Downtown Dubai development, featuring landmarks like Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and The Dubai Mall, the largest shopping center globally. Over the years, Emaar continued to launch diverse developments, including Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Creek Residences, and Dubai Creek Harbor, with ambitious plans for the future.

In December 2020, Mohamed Alabbar transitioned from the role of Chairman to Managing Director within the company. Emaar Properties has played a pivotal role in shaping Dubai’s skyline and contributing to the city’s growth and development.