Aldar Properties' profits jump 20% in the first quarter of 2026.

Aldar Properties recently announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a 20% year-on-year increase in net profit after tax to $626.7 million (AED 2.3 billion) ,Earnings per share also rose by 25% to $0.07 (AED 0.25).
According to a press release, the group recorded sales of $1.83 billion (AED 6.7 billion) during the first quarter, of which $1.61 billion (AED 5.9 billion) was generated within the UAE. Sales to international buyers reached $1.44 billion (AED 5.3 billion), representing 88% of the company's total sales in the UAE.
The accumulated revenues for development projects reached $19.65 billion (AED 72.1 billion), while Aldar Investment recorded an 18% growth in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to $246.6 million (AED 905 million), and assets under management rose to $14.17 billion (AED 52 billion).
Binghatti Holding recorded real estate sales of $1.6 billion (AED 5.88 billion) during the first quarter of 2026, selling over 4,000 units, driven by strong demand for its residential projects in Dubai.
The Middle East real estate market continues its rapid growth, driven by expanding infrastructure projects and increased investment in non-oil sectors.