Major Developers Bring Construction In-House Amid Real Estate Boom

Tonna Beneto
Aug 23, 2025By Tonna Beneto

Amid a 70% surge in property prices over the past four years and government ambitions to double Dubai’s population by 2040, leading developers such as Emaar, Samana, Ellington, Azizi, and Arada are taking a bold step: internalizing construction operations. By forming in-house contracting teams—like Emaar’s newly formed Rukn Mirage—developers aim to gain control over project timelines, costs, and quality. However, experts warn this strategy may increase exposure to operational risks, particularly if real estate demand dips.

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