Sobha Realty posts $8.17bn sales in 2025 as Umm Al Quwain drives growth

Sobha Realty has reported year-end sales of AED30bn ($8.17bn) for 2025, reinforcing its position as one of the most influential luxury real estate developers in the Gulf and highlighting sustained momentum across the UAE property market.

The developer said the 2025 performance represents 30 per cent year-on-year growth, driven by landmark achievements across sales, masterplan development, sustainability and international expansion.

A significant portion of this growth came from the company’s expanding footprint in Umm Al Quwain, which generated AED8bn ($2.18bn) in sales through Downtown UAQ | Sobha Realty and Sobha Siniya Island.

According to the company, the results underline strong market reception for its new masterplans in Umm Al Quwain and growing investor confidence in Sobha Realty’s leadership and long-term development strategy across the Emirates.

Sobha Realty expansion

Sobha Realty’s sales momentum in 2025 was accompanied by major development milestones, including the launch of four masterplans:

• Sobha Solis
• Downtown UAQ | Sobha Realty
• Sobha Central
• Sobha SkyParks

These additions brought the company’s UAE portfolio to 14 developments, comprising 12 in Dubai and two in Umm Al Quwain.

Ravi Menon, Chairman of the Sobha Group, said: “Sobha Realty’s sales success in 2025 was complemented by significant development milestones. The company launched four masterplans, Sobha Solis, Downtown UAQ | Sobha Realty, Sobha Central, and Sobha SkyParks, bringing its UAE portfolio to 14 developments, comprising 12 in Dubai and two in Umm Al Quwain.

“Each new project is helping strengthen the company’s role in shaping the future of urban living in the UAE.”

The year also marked a pivotal phase in Sobha Realty’s international growth, with the company announcing expansion into the United States and Australia, supported by the establishment of regional offices and strategic land acquisitions in Texas, Queensland and Sydney.

UAE real estate growth

Menon said: “This past year has been a defining chapter in Sobha Realty’s journey. Our growth across the UAE and expansion into global markets reflect a vision that has remained constant since our inception: to create developments that stand the test of time.

“These achievements are a testament to the trust our customers place in us and to our unwavering commitment to excellence and craftsmanship. As we look ahead, we remain dedicated to shaping communities with projects that embody quality and integrity while grounded in Sobha’s philosophy of The Art of Detail.”

Sobha Realty’s financial strength was further underpinned by the successful issuance of a $500m sukuk, which was three-times oversubscribed with demand reaching $1.54bn.

This was followed by the company’s inaugural $750m Green Sukuk, the largest green sukuk ever issued by a real estate developer globally, attracting approximately $2.1bn in orders and achieving 2.8 times oversubscription.

Both issuances are listed on the London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ Dubai.

The company’s credit profile was further strengthened when Moody’s upgraded the Corporate Family Rating of PNC Investments LLC, Sobha Realty’s parent company, to Ba2/stable, citing improved credit metrics, a strong revenue profile and a substantial backlog.

Sustainability and brand reach

Sustainability remained a core pillar of Sobha Realty’s strategy in 2025. Sobha One became the first building outside Singapore to receive the Green Mark Platinum Super Low Energy certification, while the company achieved a score of 97 in the 2025 GRESB Real Estate Assessment, earning a 4-Star Rating.

Internally, Sobha Realty introduced a sector-first enhanced maternity leave policy, offering 120 days of maternity leave while retaining all employment benefits, reinforcing its focus on people-centric progress.

The developer also expanded its global brand presence through strategic partnerships, including serving as a Global Partner for International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s events, maintaining its collaboration with Arsenal FC, and continuing its association with the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards.

With milestones spanning development scale, sustainability leadership, capital markets access and international expansion, Sobha Realty said 2025 stands as one of the most transformative years in its five-decade history, establishing a strong foundation for continued growth in the UAE and globally.