There is no denying Emaar builds gorgeous, well-located properties and our apartment is lovely. The downside is the annual service charges are high and they creep up every year, which eats into the rental yield. Torn because the quality is there but the running costs make me hesitate to buy again.
Excellent quality and locations
High and rising service charges
Emaar delivered my unit in Downtown Dubai right on schedule and the build quality is outstanding. The community facilities, from the pools to the landscaped walkways, are exactly what was promised in the brochure. Living next to the Burj Khalifa with this finish quality is worth every dirham.
On-time handover, premium finishes
We invested in a townhouse in one of Emaar's master communities and could not be happier. The parks, retail and schools were all ready as the area filled up, which is rare for off-plan. Property value has appreciated nicely and the management is responsive.
Strong ROI and complete communities
The apartment looked great at handover but I logged several snags and the after-sales team was painfully slow to fix them. It took multiple follow-ups over weeks to get a leaking bathroom and chipped flooring sorted. For a premium developer at this price point I expected faster aftercare.
Good location
Slow snagging and after-sales response
Buying off-plan from abroad felt risky but Emaar's process and payment plan were transparent throughout. I received regular construction updates and the unit was handed over as described. Their reputation for actually completing projects gave me real peace of mind.
Transparent process and reliable delivery