Property Developments in the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates has established itself as one of the world’s most prominent property development markets, recognised for large-scale master planning, strong regulation, and sustained international demand.
From global cities and capital-led developments to resort and lifestyle destinations, the UAE offers a wide spectrum of development opportunities that attract international buyers, investors and developers across residential, mixed-use and hospitality-led sectors. This section provides an overview of the UAE as a property development destination, with selected locations highlighted below.
Explore Key Property Development Locations in the UAE
The locations below represent areas of particular international interest within the UAE. They do not define the full scope of the country’s development market, but highlight emirates where international demand and large-scale development activity are most visible.
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Dubai – Global Property & Mega Development
Master-planned communities, luxury residential towers, branded residences, waterfront and mixed-use developments. -
Abu Dhabi – Capital City & Institutional Developments
Large-scale residential, cultural districts, government-backed projects and long-term investment-focused developments. -
Ras Al Khaimah – Resort & Lifestyle Developments
Emerging luxury resorts, island developments and lifestyle-led residential projects with growing international appeal.
The UAE Beyond the Locations in Focus
Property development activity in the United Arab Emirates extends beyond the locations highlighted above. Other emirates and emerging districts continue to evolve, supported by infrastructure investment, regulatory clarity and long-term national planning.
IPD’s UAE coverage is designed to expand over time, reflecting developer activity, buyer demand and the continued evolution of the country’s property market.
Developers & Industry Professionals
Developers active in the United Arab Emirates are invited to list and showcase their projects on IPD, gaining international exposure within a country-specific and globally relevant framework.
Explore Key Property Development Locations in the UAE
The locations below represent areas of particular international interest within the UAE. They do not define the full scope of the country’s development market, but highlight emirates where international demand and large-scale development activity are most visible.
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Dubai – Global Property & Mega Development
Master-planned communities, luxury residential towers, branded residences, waterfront and mixed-use developments. -
Abu Dhabi – Capital City & Institutional Developments
Large-scale residential, cultural districts, government-backed projects and long-term investment-focused developments. -
Ras Al Khaimah – Resort & Lifestyle Developments
Emerging luxury resorts, island developments and lifestyle-led residential projects with growing international appeal.