Emaar Revenue Increases by 46% to AED 11.474 billion (US$ 3.124 billion) and net profit Increases by 18% in First Half of 2018

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Emaar Revenue Increases by 46% to AED 11.474 billion (US$ 3.124 billion) and net profit Increases by 18% in First Half of 2018

Emaar Residence (DFM: EMAAR) recorded earnings for the initial fifty percent of 2018 of AED 11.474 billion (US$ 3.124 billion), 46 percent more than H1 2017 profits of AED 7.866 billion (US$ 2.142 billion), led by strong construction progression and growth in malls business.

Emaar's net profit expanded by 18 percent to AED 3.344 billion (US$ 910 million), before taking into consideration the effect of the IPO of Emaar Advancement (DFM: EMAARDEV), compared with the net profit of AED 2.837 billion (US$ 772 million) throughout the very same duration in 2017. The net revenue for the first half of 2018 after thinking about impact of Emaar Development IPO in 2017 is AED 2.981 billion (US$ 812 million), a boost of 5 per cent over very same duration in 2015.

Emaar Development, the UAE build-to-sell property advancement business majority-owned by Emaar Residence, tape-recorded excellent sales of residential properties in the UAE, valued at AED 6.229 billion (US$ 1.696 billion) during the first six months of the year, highlighting strong capitalist allure for Emaar Advancement's tasks. The complete sales backlog of Emaar Advancement is AED 38.502 billion (US$ 10.482 billion) to be acknowledged as earnings in the years to coming, underpinning the strong long-lasting fundamentals of the company.

Emaar's malls, hospitality, leisure and entertainment businesses recorded revenue of AED 3.536 billion (US$ 963 million), 17 per cent higher than the same period in 2017 at AED 3.016 billion (US$ 821 million), which represents 31 per cent of the total revenue.

Revenue for the second quarter (April to June) 2018 was AED 5,888 billion (US$ 1,603 billion), 55 per cent higher than the Q2 2017 revenue of AED 3.794 billion (US$ 1.033 billion). Net profit for Q2 2018 grew by 16 per cent to AED 1.679 billion (US$ 457 million), prior to effect of Emaar Developments IPO. Net profit after considering Emaar Development IPO was AED 1.480 billion (US$ 403 million), 2 per cent higher than the Q2 2017 net profit of AED 1.453 billion (US$ 396 million).

Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, said: The strong financial performance of the company during the half-year highlights the strength of Dubais economy and its appeal to international investors and tourists. While our property business recorded positive growth with several new residential destinations launched in Dubai, our malls, hospitality, leisure and entertainment business benefited from the increase in tourist arrivals and boost in domestic spending. Our focus continues to be on creating premium real estate assets and strengthening the competencies of our malls and hospitality business to add value to our stakeholders.

In property business, Emaar has launched several household projects in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills Estate, Downtown Dubai and Emaar South, in addition to the revealed Emaar Beach front, an exclusive island location. The launches tape-recorded strong interest from global financiers underscoring Emaar's track record for superior style, develop high quality and prompt distribution.

Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS) reported H1 2018 revenue of AED 2.103 billion (US$ 573 million), 29 per cent greater than the H1 2017 profits of AED 1.624 billion (US$ 442 million). Emaar is additional broadening its shopping centers company with the launch of Dubai Square, a retail city of the future in Dubai Creek Harbour, the 6 square kilometre mega-development just 10 mins from the Dubai International Flight Terminal and also Downtown Dubai. Ushering in the future of retail, the brand-new district will certainly additionally showcase the Middle East's largest-of-its-kind Chinatown.

Emaar is progressing in the building of Dubai Hills Mall, a regional shopping mall, in Dubai Hills Estate with 2 million square feet gross leasable location. The shopping mall possessions of Emaar Malls-- The Dubai Shopping Center, Dubai Marina Mall, Souk Al Bahar, Gold & Ruby Park and area mall-- with each other welcomed over 67 million visitors during the first 6 months of the year, 3 percent greater than the 65 million site visitor footfall in H1 2017.

Emaar's hospitality, commercial leasing and also enjoyment companies reported profits of AED 1.433 billion (US$ 390 million) throughout the initial 6 months of the year, 3 percent above the H1 2017 earnings of AED 1.392 billion (US$ 388 million). Emaar Hospitality brand names - Address Hotels + Resorts, Vida Hotels and Resorts and also Rove Hotels - continue to tape greater occupancy compared to Dubai's market average. Emaar Friendliness Team authorized numerous monitoring contracts in the UAE and also in international markets, as well as now has more than 50 hotel tasks - operational and also future - in its portfolio currently.