Dubai has many developers — from government-linked giants to mid-market and boutique. When choosing a project, reliability matters. **What to check** - **RERA registration** — The project should be registered with the Real Estate Regulatory Agency. You can verify on the Dubai Land Department portal. - **Escrow** — Off-plan payments must go to the project escrow; confirm the account and release terms. - **Track record** — Has the developer delivered similar projects on time? Delays and handover quality vary. - **Financial stability** — Listed developers (e.g. Emaar, DAMAC) publish results; private ones are harder to assess. **Well-known names** - **Emaar** — Dubai’s largest; Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, many communities. - **Nakheel** — Government-owned; Palm Jumeirah, Ibn Battuta, etc. - **DAMAC** — Luxury and mid-market; branded residences. - **Sobha** — Premium; Sobha Hartland. - **Azizi** — Large pipeline; Riviera, Venice, Creek. - **Danube** — Mid-market; aggressive payment plans (e.g. 1% monthly). Use our [Developers](/developers) section to explore by developer and [Projects](/projects) for current offerings. For the full buying process see the [guide](/guide/deal-steps).