Aldar Q1 revenue rises 20% to AED1.76 billion

ABU DHABI / WAM

Aldar Properties PJSC has reported a 20 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to AED1.76 billion in the first quarter of 2019.
Asset management net operating income rose 9 percent to AED 431 million, driven by last year’s asset acquisitions while development sales totalled AED1 billion in the first quarter of 2019, up 49 percent from year earlier, driven by successful launch of Alreeman. Gross profit of AED 723 million in Q1 2019, in line with Q1 2018 with net profit of AED 493 million, down 26 percent in comparison to Q1 2018, owing to legacy other income events.
Talal Al Dhiyebi, Chief Executive Officer, Aldar Properties, said, “2019 is off to a great start. Our strong sales reinforce Abu Dhabi’s favourable supply and demand dynamics as seen with Alreeman and Lea. Our high-quality asset management portfolio is well balanced and showing the benefits of its strategic diversification. Our strategy is optimised to take advantage of the opportunities stemming from pro- growth government initiatives.”
Recent government reforms, including the introduction of freehold title for foreign buyers within investment zones in Abu Dhabi, are enhancing the long-term attractiveness of real estate sector.