An increase of 52% from H1 2018 shows Emaar Properties records strong half-year sales of AED 9.443 billion (US$ 2.571 bn) in Dubai

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) revealed one of the most noteworthy half-year sales in Dubai at AED 9.443 billion (US$ 2.571 billion) during the first six months of 2019. This is 52 per cent higher than the half-year 2018 sales of AED 6.229 billion (US$ 1.696 billion), underlining Emaars reputation as the first choice for investors and expanding its market share significantly in Dubai.

Driven by the strong performance of Emaars UAE build-to-sell property development business as well as malls and hospitality businesses, Emaar recorded H1 2019 revenue of AED 11.569 billion (US$ 3.150 billion) and net profit of AED 3.110 billion (US$ 847 million).

Key Performance Highlights
As of June 30, 2019, Emaar has a total sales backlog of AED 49.188 billion (US$ 13.392 billion), including international operations. This will be perceived as revenue in the next three to four years, featuring the strong financial fundamentals of the company and the successful value-creation model for its stakeholders.

Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, stated : The driving force of Emaars strong, reliable performance this year is the improved reputation of Dubai as the first choice among the leading global destinations for property investment. Our successful expansion to malls and hospitality, which complements the tourism sector of Dubai, too generates significant revenue. As a catalyst of the economy, and with our commitment to creating value, we will continue to strengthen our three core businesses, especially by leveraging the power of digital connectivity and engagement.

Emaar Development
Emaar Development recorded a net profit of AED 1.382 billion (US$ 376 million) and revenue of AED 6.237 billion (US$ 1.698 billion) for the first six months of the year.

During the first six months of 2019, Emaar Development launched 16 new projects across its mega developments in Dubai with a total project value of AED 8.850 billion (US$ 2.409 billion). Highlighting Emaars strong brand value, the company sold over 60% of its units launched in H1 2019.

During Q2 2019, Emaar launched a new master-planned development Mina Rashid, an AED 25 billion transformation of Mina Rashid area to build the worlds new sailing destination set by the historic Dubai Creek near Bur Dubai/Deira. P&O Marinas, a subsidiary of global trade enabler DP World - UAE Region, has made the land available to Emaar and will continue to develop world-class marinas and berthing facilities.
Emaar also recorded sell-out response to its launches in Arabian Ranches III, an extension of Dubais well-established Arabian Ranches destination as well as in Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills Estate, Emaar South, Emaar Beachfront and Downtown Dubai.

Emaar Malls and other businesses
Emaar Malls (DFM: EMAARMALLS) recorded 6 per cent growth in revenue to AED 2.227 billion (US$ 606 million) during the first six months (January to June) of 2019. Net profit has increased by 3 per cent to AED 1.130 billion (US$ 308 million) in similar period.

Emaar Malls assets The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, Gold & Diamond Park, Souq Al Bahar and the Community Retail Centres maintained strong occupancy level at 92 per cent, and robust visitors arrival at 68 million during H1 2019, 2 per cent higher than H1 2018.

Emaars hospitality & leisure, entertainment and commercial leasing business contributed AED 2.415 billion (US$ 658 million) to the total revenue. Along with Emaar Malls, these businesses posted a revenue of AED 3.545 billion (US$ 965 million), representing 31 per cent of the total Group revenue. The hotels under Emaar Hospitality Group (including managed hotels) reported an average occupancy of 78 per cent, higher than the industry average.

During the first six months of 2019, Emaars international operations contributed 15 per cent to the total revenue at AED 1.743 billion (US$ 475 million), 12 per cent higher than the H1 2018 international operations revenue of AED 1.550 billion (US$ 422 million).

Emaar has a landbank of over 1.6 billion square feet in key markets and is the worlds largest property company outside China, with a brand value of over US$ 2.7 billion.