Aldar, a leading Abu Dhabi developer, demonstrated exceptional financial strength in 2025, marking a milestone year in the company’s growth trajectory. The company’s net profit before tax surged 45% year-on-year to AED 10 billion, while net profit after tax increased by 36% to AED 8.8 billion.
Key highlights of Aldar’s performance include:
- Record full-year group sales of AED 40.6 billion, up 21% year-on-year
- UAE sales accounting for AED 35.5 billion
- Development revenue backlog reaching an all-time high of AED 71.7 billion
- International and expatriate buyers contributing AED 27.4 billion, or 77% of total UAE sales
H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of Aldar, emphasized the company’s strategic positioning: “Aldar’s record performance reflects the UAE’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a globally competitive destination for capital, talent, and innovation.”
The company also made significant strategic moves, including:
- Awarding AED 66 billion in development contracts in the UAE
- Adding projects with a gross development value exceeding AED 120 billion
- Creating a national retail champion valued at AED 9.8 billion through a joint venture with Mubadala
Talal Al Dhiyebi, Group CEO of Aldar, stated: “Looking ahead, Aldar is poised to sustain growth and deliver long-term value for shareholders, supported by financial strength, institutional capabilities and disciplined execution.”
The board recommended a dividend of AED 0.205 per share, a 10.8% increase year-on-year, representing a total payout of AED 1.61 billion for 2025.
