Aldar Properties

GOLD

Founded 2005Abu Dhabi, UAE

86
Trust Score

Key Metrics

On-Time Delivery
89%
42 completed projects
Average Delay
1.1mo
when delays occur
Post-Handover Appreciation
2.8%
1-year average
Resale Velocity
38d
median days on market
Payment Flexibility
7/10
score
Total Projects
50
8 active
Financial Strength
STRONG
outlook
RERA Complaints
LOW
volume tier

Financial & Regulatory

Listed On
ADX
Ticker: ALDAR
Leadership
Mohamad Khalifa Al Mubarak
Chairman/CEO
Financial Strength Tier
STRONG
Public listing, strong financials

Flagship Projects

Saadiyat Island

2010

Saadiyat

Abu Dhabi's iconic cultural island

Aldar Communities

2015

Multiple

100,000-resident family communities

Al Raha Beach

2007

Al Raha

Waterfront master-planned community

Lumina

2020

Saadiyat

Contemporary sustainable residences

Payment Plan Examples

Saadiyat Residences
5% on signing, 40% during construction, 55% on handover
Lumina Saadiyat
10% on signing, 35% during construction, 55% on handover
Aldar Communities
15% on signing, 35% during construction, 50% on handover

Pros

  • Largest GCC developer by market cap
  • Strong government backing (Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth)
  • Excellent delivery record (89%)
  • Master-planned community expertise
  • Public company with transparent financials
  • Diversified portfolio across UAE

Cons

  • Most projects are Abu Dhabi-based (not Dubai)
  • Lower post-handover appreciation than Dubai TIER_1 (2.8%)
  • Slower resale velocity (38 days)
  • Higher service charges typical of Aldar projects

Best For

  • Abu Dhabi residents and investors
  • Community-focused buyers
  • GCC nationals
  • Long-term stability seekers

Avoid If

  • Dubai-specific location required
  • Seeking maximum appreciation
  • Want fast-turnover potential
  • Prefer tight urban locations

Notable Achievements

  • ADX public listing; GCC's largest real estate developer by market cap
  • 100,000+ residents across master-planned communities
  • Strong government backing (Abu Dhabi sovereign)
  • Zero major construction defaults
  • Award-winning sustainability initiatives

Recent News

Feb 25, 2026
Aldar Q4 2025 results: AED 11.2B revenue, record EBITDA
Jan 30, 2026
Aldar expands Saadiyat Island with 2,000 new luxury units
Dec 15, 2025
Al Raha Beach phase achieves 98% occupancy

Specialties

Master-planned communitiesWaterfront developmentsMid-market apartmentsSustainability

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