Emirates Properties — UAE-Wide Real Estate Development and Investment Excellence

| Attribute | Detail | |---|---| | Developer | Emirates Properties | | Headquarters | United Arab Emirates | | Market Focus | Residential, commercial, and investment property across the UAE | | Development Philosophy | Emirate-wide quality, investor-focused returns, community permanence | | Regulatory Status | Licensed UAE developer; DLD and relevant emirate authority approved | | Target Buyers | UAE residents, GCC nationals, international investors | | Core Markets | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Northern Emirates residential and commercial corridors | | Investment Thesis | Diversified UAE exposure with quality-tier asset focus |

Emirates Properties — The UAE Brand, Built on Real Estate Excellence

Emirates Properties carries one of real estate's most evocative brand names — the word "Emirates" itself synonymous globally with the highest standards of delivery, from the flagship airline that consistently tops international quality rankings to the UAE's broader reputation as a country that builds, maintains, and delivers infrastructure and services at world-class levels. Emirates Properties channels this heritage into real estate development: projects that embody the emirate's ambition, quality, and global connectivity.

Founded with the conviction that the UAE's real estate market deserves a developer whose standards match the country's global reputation, Emirates Properties develops residential and commercial assets across the UAE's most compelling growth corridors. The group's portfolio reflects the emirate's diversity: luxury waterfront addresses in Dubai, family community developments in Abu Dhabi's Khalifa City and Al Reem Island, mid-market quality apartments in Sharjah's Al Taawun district, and emerging market value plays in the Northern Emirates.

This geographic spread across the UAE provides both portfolio diversification and a competitive advantage — the ability to allocate development capital to whichever emirate offers the most compelling risk-adjusted opportunity at any given point in the cycle, rather than being committed to a single market regardless of conditions.

The Emirates Properties Investment Philosophy

Quality Across All Price Points Emirates Properties rejects the notion that quality is a luxury reserved for premium-priced projects. The group's mid-market developments are built to the same structural and waterproofing standards as its premium portfolio — the specification differences reflect finish grade (porcelain vs. marble, laminate vs. custom joinery) rather than building performance fundamentals. This commitment to base-level quality protects all buyers — premium and mid-market alike — from the structural and MEP defects that plague cost-cut developments.

Long-Term Market Positioning Emirates Properties does not develop for the current market cycle — it develops for the next five to ten years. Site selection decisions are made against a ten-year infrastructure investment projection, not a two-year sentiment indicator. This long-horizon discipline has consistently resulted in projects where buyers and investors generate superior returns versus peers who buy in frothy markets.

Investor Alignment The founding and management team of Emirates Properties are themselves significant property investors in the UAE — their personal capital is deployed alongside buyers'. This alignment creates a fundamental incentive for quality delivery, accurate marketing, and honest dealing that purely corporate structures cannot replicate.

Development Portfolio

Dubai Residential Emirates Properties' Dubai residential portfolio spans:

• Studio to 3BR apartment buildings in JVC, Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), and emerging Dubai South
• Penthouse collections in premium Business Bay and Dubai Marina peripheral sites
• Branded service apartment elements in select hospitality-residential hybrid projects

Abu Dhabi Residential The group's Abu Dhabi activity targets:

• Al Reem Island — Abu Dhabi's primary freehold waterfront residential corridor
• Yas Island — entertainment and leisure anchor, Etihad connectivity, growing family community
• Khalifa City — mid-market family residential, Abu Dhabi international airport proximity

Sharjah and Northern Emirates Mid-market residential developments in Sharjah's established residential districts and Ajman's emerging corridors provide accessible price point alternatives for investors and UAE-resident buyers focused on yield maximisation over prestige address.

Quality Specification Standards

Structure — All Projects:

• Reinforced or post-tensioned concrete frame; structural design life 50 years
• Marine-grade concrete for coastal and below-grade elements
• Full building waterproofing from established manufacturer systems (Sika, BASF, Dr. Fixit)
• Structural engineer peer review by independent UAE-licensed consultant

Acoustic — Residential:

• STC 50–55 between units (standard to premium projects respectively)
• Floating floor acoustic underlay beneath screed
• Double-glazed, thermally broken aluminium windows

Interior — Standard:

• 600×600mm porcelain throughout
• Kitchen: painted/laminate cabinets; 20mm composite worktop; integrated appliances
• Bathrooms: chrome fittings; wall-hung WC; ceramic tiling

Interior — Premium:

• 900×600mm rectified porcelain or stone
• Kitchen: custom joinery; 30mm quartz; Miele/Bosch integrated appliances
• Bathrooms: Hansgrohe/Grohe thermostatic; freestanding bath (master); underfloor heating
• Smart home: Lutron lighting scenes; smart climate; video intercom

Market Context — UAE Real Estate Structural Fundamentals

| Factor | UAE Advantage | |---|---| | Tax Environment | Zero income tax, zero CGT — most favourable globally | | Golden Visa | AED 2M+ property = 10-year UAE residency | | Population Trajectory | Dubai 2040 target: 5.8M (from 3.5M today) | | Currency | AED/USD peg since 1973 — zero FX risk for dollar investors | | Tourism | 17M+ Dubai visitors in 2023; record-breaking trajectory | | Infrastructure | AED 650BN+ planned investment 2024–2030 | | Mortgage Market | UAE banks offering 75% LTV for nationals; 60–75% for expats |

Amenity Programming

| Amenity | Emirates Properties Standard | |---|---| | Swimming Pool | Temperature-controlled; 20–25m lap configuration | | Gymnasium | 150–250sqm; commercial equipment; air-conditioned | | Concierge/Security | 24/7 staffed lobby; CCTV; access control | | Parking | Covered; allocated per unit; EV charging | | Prayer Room | Male/female; provided in all buildings | | Children's Play | ASTM/EN1176 certified equipment | | Community Room | Multipurpose; residents-only events | | Landscaping | Irrigated; UAE climate appropriate species |

Drive Times — UAE Corridor Context

| Destination | Drive Time | |---|---| | Dubai International Airport (from Dubai sites) | 15–30 min | | Abu Dhabi International Airport (from Abu Dhabi sites) | 20–35 min | | Downtown Dubai | 10–25 min from central Dubai | | DIFC | 12–22 min from Business Bay | | Yas Island from Abu Dhabi City | 20 min | | Al Reem Island from Abu Dhabi City | 10 min | | Dubai from Sharjah (off-peak) | 20–30 min | | Abu Dhabi from Dubai | 80–90 min |

Investment Returns Framework

| Metric | Emirates Properties Target | UAE Market Average | |---|---|---| | Gross Yield (Dubai 1BR) | 7.0–9.0% | 6.0–8.0% | | Gross Yield (Abu Dhabi 2BR) | 7.5–9.5% | 6.5–8.5% | | Gross Yield (Sharjah) | 8.0–11.0% | 7.0–10.0% | | 5-Year Capital Appreciation | 30–60% (Dubai prime) | 25–45% | | Occupancy (stabilised) | 87–95% | 80–92% |

Sustainability

Emirates Properties targets sustainability credentials across its portfolio consistent with UAE Green Building Regulations:

• Al Sa'fat Silver (Dubai) / Estidama Pearl 2 (Abu Dhabi) minimum
• LED lighting with motion sensing and daylight harvesting controls
• Low-flow plumbing fixtures (30–40% water reduction)
• EV charging at minimum 25% of bays; scalable to 100%
• Construction waste management: 60%+ recycling by weight
• Sustainable landscaping: drought-tolerant species, drip irrigation

FAQ — Emirates Properties

Q: Does Emirates Properties develop across multiple UAE emirates? A: Yes — the group's portfolio spans Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and selected Northern Emirates locations, providing buyers and investors with diversified UAE exposure.

Q: Are Emirates Properties projects in freehold zones? A: UAE freehold and leasehold projects are developed across the group's portfolio. Dubai developments are in RERA-designated freehold zones; Abu Dhabi projects are in designated investment zones open to non-UAE nationals.

Q: What is the Golden Visa eligibility? A: Properties valued AED 2M+ qualify purchasers for the UAE 10-year Golden Visa regardless of emirate. Emirates Properties coordinates with approved visa service providers.

Q: Are Sharia-compliant financing options available? A: Yes — properties can be financed through Murabaha or Ijara structures from UAE and regional Islamic banks. Emirates Properties works with Emirates Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, and Dubai Islamic Bank.

Q: What post-handover management services are available? A: Full property management services including tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and OA administration are available from Emirates Properties' management team.

Q: Does Emirates Properties offer payment plans? A: Yes — plan structures vary by project. Typical options range from 20/80 construction-linked to 40/60 post-handover plans. Contact the sales team for current project structures.

Emirates Properties — building the UAE's residential and commercial future with the quality, ambition, and investor alignment that the Emirates name demands. For buyers and investors seeking a UAE developer with genuine geographic breadth, multi-sector expertise, and an investor-aligned management team, Emirates Properties delivers the full-spectrum opportunity that the world's most dynamic real estate market has to offer.