{"slug":"dubai-developer-comparison","name":"Dubai Developer Comparison","description":"Comparison of Dubai's top real estate developers including pricing, appreciation, delivery patterns, and investor fit.","identifier":"aigentsrealty:dataset:dubai-developer-comparison","datePublished":"2025-01-15","dateModified":"2026-05-14","temporalCoverage":"2020-01-01/2026-05-14","spatialCoverage":"Dubai, United Arab Emirates","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","methodology":"Compiled from published market references and AiGentsRealty comparison tables for investor education.","sources":[{"name":"Property Monitor Annual Report 2025","url":"https://propertymonitor.ae"}],"columns":[{"key":"name","label":"Developer","description":"Developer name"},{"key":"avgPriceSqft","label":"Average price per sqft","description":"Indicative average price per square foot","unitText":"AED per sqft"},{"key":"avgAppreciation","label":"Average appreciation","description":"Indicative appreciation period shown in source data"},{"key":"projectsPerYear","label":"Projects per year","description":"Typical annual project range"},{"key":"onTimeDelivery","label":"On-time delivery","description":"Indicative on-time delivery percentage"},{"key":"bestFor","label":"Best for","description":"Investor profile fit"},{"key":"source","label":"Source","description":"Source attribution"}],"rows":[{"name":"Emaar Properties","slug":"emaar-properties","avgPriceSqft":"AED 2,800","avgAppreciation":"18.3% (2020-2024)","projectsPerYear":"8-12","onTimeDelivery":"98%","bestFor":"Premium investors seeking stable long-term appreciation","source":"Property Monitor Annual Report 2025"},{"name":"DAMAC Properties","slug":"damac-properties","avgPriceSqft":"AED 1,600","avgAppreciation":"15.2% (2020-2024)","projectsPerYear":"15-20","onTimeDelivery":"85%","bestFor":"High-yield seekers and value-oriented investors","source":"Property Monitor Annual Report 2025"},{"name":"Sobha Realty","slug":"sobha-realty","avgPriceSqft":"AED 2,200","avgAppreciation":"20.1% (2020-2024)","projectsPerYear":"5-8","onTimeDelivery":"99%","bestFor":"Quality-focused investors prioritizing craftsmanship","source":"Property Monitor Annual Report 2025"},{"name":"Nakheel","slug":"nakheel","avgPriceSqft":"AED 1,400","avgAppreciation":"12.8% (2020-2024)","projectsPerYear":"10-15","onTimeDelivery":"92%","bestFor":"Investors seeking waterfront and iconic developments","source":"Property Monitor Annual Report 2025"},{"name":"Meraas","slug":"meraas","avgPriceSqft":"AED 2,400","avgAppreciation":"16.5% (2020-2024)","projectsPerYear":"6-10","onTimeDelivery":"95%","bestFor":"Lifestyle investors seeking hospitality-integrated communities","source":"Property Monitor Annual Report 2025"}]}