Aldar Properties PJSC, established in January 2004 and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in 2005, has emerged as Abu Dhabi’s leading real estate developer and manager. As a government-backed public company—primarily owned by Alpha Dhabi, Mubadala, and the International Holding Company—it operates two integrated business pillars: Development, focusing on master-planned, sustainable communities and innovation ventures (including an Egypt platform), and Investment, managing a diverse asset base across retail, residential, commercial, hospitality, leisure, and education.
Aldar boasts major landmark communities across Yas Island, Saadiyat, Reem, and Al Raha Beach. With a land bank of around 65 million sqm in Abu Dhabi, it has delivered over 26,000 homes and manages an investment-grade portfolio valued at AED 16 billion . Its hospitality arm oversees some 10 hotels with nearly 2,900 keys, plus golf courses, beach clubs, and marinas—creating vibrant live‑work‑play ecosystems.
The group has also expanded internationally, acquiring UK-based London Square in December 2023 for £230 million and operating through Aldar Egypt . Domestically, it’s behind landmark developments like Yas Mall, which has won multiple awards—from Global RLI to MECSC gold prizes—underscoring its excellence in design, events, and retail management.
On the sustainability front, Aldar places eco‑friendly governance at its core, guided by a four-pillar framework covering economy, community, people, and environment. Its issuance of a 10‑year green sukuk in 2024, led by HSBC and Standard Chartered, reflects a commitment to green financing.
Leadership is anchored by CEO Talal Al Dhiyebi and Chairman H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak. Though Aldar doesn’t highlight a single “founder,” its public debut in 2005 marked a turning point, transitioning from state programme beginnings to a sovereign-backed IPO that has driven Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030 urban and economic transformation.
In short, Aldar Properties combines scale, innovation, sustainability, and regional reach—standing out as a developer that builds not just properties, but enduring, community‑centric destinations.
