Emaar Development, the UAE build-to-sell property development business majority-owned by Emaar Properties, has recorded a net profit of Dh3.901 billion ($1.062 billion) for the full-year 2018, up 42 per cent, compared to Dh2.743 billion ($747 million) the previous year.
Announcing the results, Emaar Development said the total revenue for 2018 was Dh15.433 billion ($4.202 billion), an increase of 74 per cent over the revenue of Dh8.863 billion ($2.413 billion) last year.
In the fourth quarter of 2018 (October to December), the company had registered a net profit of Dh1.403 billion ($382 million) and revenue of Dh5.4 billion ($1.47 billion), an increase of 120 per cent and 129 per cent over the fourth quarter of 2017, respectively.
Highlighting the strong investor interest for Emaar’s residential launches, the company reported record sales of Dh4.210 billion ($1.146 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2018, an increase of 60 per cent over the fourth quarter of 2017, resulting in strong sales of Dh14.240 billion ($3.877 billion) for the full year 2018.
Emaar Development pointed out that it now had a total sales backlog of Dh36.30 billion ($9.88 billion), which will be recognised as revenue in the next three to four years.
During 2018, Emaar Development marked the sale of over 6,500 residential units in Dubai, which recorded positive investor response, including from international buyers.
Emaar Development now has nine residential destinations in Dubai with over 29,800 homes currently under development. To date, the company has handed over 35,700 residences in Dubai.
At its general meeting, held in October, Emaar Development announced the distribution of Dh1.04 billion ($283.15 million), representing 26 per cent of the share capital being 26 fils per share, as interim cash dividend to the company’s shareholders.
On the solid results, Emaar Properties chairman Mohamed Alabbar, said: "The strong performance of Emaar Development underlines the strength of Dubai’s property sector, driven by the robust economic fundamentals of the nation. Through our lifestyle destinations, we are offering world-class residential choices that stand out for their design and build quality."
"These developments also serve as dynamic hubs, with full-fledged amenities including retail and hospitality, which energise the economy and create new jobs and business opportunities," noted Alabbar. "Our successful strategy to unlock the true potential of Emaar’s property development business has been aimed at delivering long-term value for our shareholders, and we will continue to focus on our core competency," he added.
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