Mortix Unveils UAE Real Estate Rankings 2026

Mortix has released two new independent market studies ranking the leading real estate developers and brokerage companies in the UAE in 2026.

The research, conducted by Mortix, analyzed more than 50 real estate developers and 120 brokerage companies operating across the UAE. Based on publicly available market data, the study identified the Top 40 Real Estate Developers and Top 50 Real Estate Brokerage Companies in the country.

Top Real Estate Developers in the UAE

The developer ranking assessed companies across three main areas: Development Portfolio, Market Authority & Track Record, and Brand Transparency. The methodology considered factors such as the number of projects, completed developments, revenue, geographic presence, company experience, financial stability, customer ratings and digital presence.

According to the Mortix 2026 ranking, the five highest-scoring developers were:
1. Emaar Properties — 87.4
2. DAMAC — 73.8
3. Aldar — 70.2
4. Sobha Realty — 69.6
5. Meraas — 62.1

The results highlight the importance of more than project volume alone. A developer’s delivery history, market reputation, financial position and transparency can all play a significant role when buyers evaluate a property purchase.

Top Real Estate Brokerage Companies in the UAE

Mortix also analyzed more than 120 real estate brokerage companies specializing in residential property sales and purchases, identifying the 50 leading companies in the UAE.

The brokerage ranking was based on Operational Scale, Experience & Reputation, and Public Presence. The assessment included transaction activity, number of brokers, active listings, geographic coverage, company experience, client ratings, transactions per broker, additional services and digital presence.

The Top 5 brokerage companies in the 2026 ranking were:
1. fäm Properties — 73.3
2. Betterhomes — 70.3
3. Metropolitan Group of Companies — 69.4
4. Driven Properties — 67.4
5. Allsopp & Allsopp — 62.9

Why Mortix Conducted the Research

The UAE property market continues to expand, giving buyers access to an increasingly large number of developers, projects and real estate agencies.

In Dubai alone, approximately 79,300 residential property transactions worth AED 221.4 billion were recorded in the first half of 2026, according to the market data referenced in the Mortix research.

With more options available, choosing the right developer, property and brokerage company is becoming an increasingly important part of the buying process.

The rankings were created to provide buyers and investors with a structured overview of the UAE real estate market based on measurable indicators and publicly available information.

For buyers considering financing their next property purchase, Mortix provides mortgage and home financing solutions in the UAE, helping clients compare available options and navigate the financing process.

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