Aldar’s net profit climbs to Dhs8.8 billion in 2025, sales reach Dhs40.6 billion

Aldar delivered record financial performance in 2025, announcing full-year net profit before tax up 45 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Dhs10.0 billion, while net profit after tax rose 36 per cent to Dhs8.8 billion, driven by realisation of development revenue backlog and expanded investment properties portfolio. Earnings per share for the period increased to Dhs0.96.

Aldar also reported its highest-ever full-year group sales of Dhs40.6 billion, up 21 per cent year-on-year, with UAE sales contributing Dhs35.5 billion.

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Aldar, commented, “Aldar’s record performance and accelerated growth trajectory are a clear reflection of the UAE’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a globally competitive destination for capital, talent, and innovation.

The emirate’s sustained investment in its domestic economy, alongside a continued focus on enhancing liveability, and its success in attracting international businesses and entrepreneurs, continues to create deep and diversified opportunities across the full spectrum of real estate asset classes.”

He added, “Uniquely positioned at the heart of this transformation, Aldar is both a beneficiary of Abu Dhabi’s rising global stature and an active contributor to its evolution. Our total backlog across both Aldar and government projects now stands at Dhs167 billion, demonstrating the market’s continued momentum as we prepare for further population and tourism growth in the coming years.

Our assets under management increased to Dhs49 billion in 2025, and we will expand this substantially in the years ahead, reinforcing our position as a leading, long-term real estate investment partner in the region.”

Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group Chief Executive Officer of Aldar, “Our development business achieved its highest-ever annual group sales, supported by a Dhs71.7 billion backlog that provides strong revenue visibility over the coming years, while landbank expansion and activation will drive future growth.”

Al Dhiyebi further noted, “In parallel, our investment platform has scaled into a highly diversified, recurring-income business through targeted acquisitions and organic growth. With clear visibility from our Dhs17.2 billion develop-to-hold pipeline, we remain focused on disciplined capital deployment and sustainable growth, while leveraging our asset management strengths at scale.

Looking ahead, Aldar is poised to sustain growth and deliver long-term value for shareholders, supported by financial strength, institutional capabilities and disciplined execution.”

Aldar also recorded its highest quarterly group sales of Dhs12.0 billion in the fourth quarter, up 25 per cent year-on-year, driven by three new UAE launches, Yas Living, The Row Saadiyat and Yas Riva Residences, as well as strong demand for existing inventory.

Demand from international buyers remained strong, with UAE sales to overseas and expatriate resident customers reaching Dhs27.4 billion in 2025, representing 77 per cent of total UAE sales.

Meanwhile, the development revenue backlog rose to a record Dhs71.7 billion, including Dhs61.0 billion in the UAE, providing clear visibility on revenue recognition over the next three years.

Aldar awarded Dhs66 billion in development contracts in the UAE in 2025, with Dhs30 billion recirculated to the local economy through the National In-Country Value Programme.

Aldar Investment’s full-year adjusted EBITDA rose 20 per cent year-on-year to Dhs3.2 billion, driven by high occupancy levels, rising rental rates and uplift from recent strategic acquisitions, with assets under management reaching Dhs49 billion.

The company also announced the creation of a national retail champion valued at Dhs9.8 billion, consolidating Yas Mall and The Galleria Luxury Collection following the completion of a 75:25 joint venture with Mubadala.

In addition, Aldar established Aldar Capital in partnership with Mubadala Capital, creating a new institutional investment management platform to connect global investors with real asset opportunities across the UAE and the wider GCC.

Aldar maintained a strong liquidity position, supported by Dhs14.2 billion in free and unrestricted cash and Dhs16.4 billion in committed undrawn bank facilities as at the end of December 2025. The group also raised Dhs18.7 billion in capital during 2025 and strengthened its financial flexibility through the issuance of $1.0 billion, equivalent to Dhs3.7 billion, in subordinated hybrid notes in January 2026.

Moreover, Aldar recommended a dividend of Dhs0.205 per share, an increase of 10.8 per cent year-on-year, representing a total payout of Dhs1.61 billion for 2025.

 WAM