CY2024 Prez
CY2024 Prez
February 2025
Corporate presentation
2. DAMAC overview
DAMAC overview – business model, the DAMAC distinction, value enhancing product extensions Page 3 - 6
3. Rating developments
ESG Page 22
Abbreviations Page 23
Disclaimer statement: Damac Real Estate Development Ltd. (DAMAC)
1. Dubai – The Real Estate Market
and Macro Economic Overview
Dubai : A Vibrant, multicultural and growing city
Dubai sees increase in overnight visitors, welcoming 18.7mn in FY 20241,2 Number of hotel keys and service apartments1,3, thousands
18.7 26 26
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16.7 17.2 25
15.8 15.9 25 26
14.9 14.4
14.2 25
13.2 25
25
26
11.0 23
10.0 23 23
7.3
5.5
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 9M 2024
Hotel Keys Service Apartments
5% 2%
6% 19% Western Europe
South Asia
3.8
10% GCC 3.5 3.7
3.4 3.4 3.5
Eastern Europe (incl. CIS) 3.2
3.0
MENA 2.7
2.3 2.4
17% North and South-East Asia 2.2
12% 2.1
Americas
Africa
14% Australasia
15%
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Sources and Notes:
1. Dubai Statistics Center - https://www.dsc.gov.ae/en-us/Pages/default.aspx;
2. Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism
3. The information for 9M 2024 as the data for FY 2024 is not available yet
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Global buyer interest for Dubai
Strong performance levels continue to be seen in Dubai’s real estate market DAMAC real estate buyers4
• As of the end of December 2024, average sales prices in Dubai’s residential market increased by 18% 4%
compared to the previous year1.
• As at December 2024, average apartment and villa prices reached AED 1,647 and AED 2,024 per
square foot, respectively1.
• Average rental rates in Dubai grew by 16% compared to December 2023.1 . 5%
• In the twelve months to December 2024, approximately 174,000 residential transactions have been
registered in Dubai, representing a 39% increase compared to the same period in 20231. 10%
• Based on data from the Dubai Land Department, registered rental renewal contracts in 2024
increased by 9% year-on-year1.
40%
• Based on the 2024 results, Dubai International Airport (DXB) became the busiest international airport
in the world with a total passenger traffic volume of 60.2 million2.
20%
21%
4.9%
4.2% 4.3% 4.3%
3.9% 4.0%
3.5% 3.7%
3.4%
3.0%
Asia Pacific Europe Middle East America Africa Others
Residents vs Non-Residents4
Non-Residents,
Switzerland Singapore Austria Germany Hong Kong Denmark Belgium Norway Japan UAE Residents, 46%
54%
Source: 1. CBRE Report - https://www.cbre.ae/insights/figures/uae-real-estate-market-review-q4-2024
2. OAG - https://www.oag.com/busiest-airports-world-2024
3. Globalpropertyguide - https://www.globalpropertyguide.com/
4. DAMAC’s property buyers’ universe FY 2024 2
2. DAMAC overview
DAMAC overview
DAMAC revenue FY 2024 Strong delivery track record across economic cycle, units
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Our business model
A BUY Sustainable land sourcing focusing on identifying prime opportunities at attractive value
Project management
Land acquisition Project development Marketing / Communications
Credit
Sales/Admin CRM
control
Customers are required to pay up to
Secure prime land in premium locations 20% of purchase price on signing of Mitigate construction risk by reducing
Optimize expected returns the sale and purchase agreement, and uncertainties prior to project launch
at competitive prices
an additional 20% of purchase price
within 12 months of signing
• Dedicated business development • Returns driven design team. • In-house project management
team.
• Continuous value engineering to
• Large advanced sales team with team controlling costs and
international reach. contractors.
• Utilizing market intelligence and manage cost and efficiency.
network of contacts.
• Flexible design.
• Recognised brand. • Proactively engaged in
procurement.
• Brand associations driving
increased margins.
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The DAMAC distinction
Customer-focused product
In-house hospitality brand
design & positioning, enables
DAMAC Maison
premium pricing
Note: 1. Branded collaborations including past completed projects and projects in progress
2. Please refer to slide number 22 for more details regarding ISO for DAMAC 6
3. Luxury Owner Association Management Services Co. L.L.C. Facility management company, 100% owned by DAMAC
Major project portfolio in Dubai
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Recent project launches
DAMAC Shoreline at Al Marjan Island was DAMAC Islands community was launched in
launched in 3Q 2024 4Q 2024
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DAMAC's signature premium projects
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Key project: DAMAC Hills. Development case study
DAMAC Hills
8 months
Back Villas Golf course facing villas
• Master planning
• Design approvals
• Brand associations
• Basic infrastructure works
• Sales launch
Low rise Apartments Mid rise Apartments
June 2013 • Launch of sales
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Key project: DAMAC Hills 2. Development case study
DAMAC Hills 2 • 55 mn sq ft development with c.32 mn sq ft saleable area with estimated project
value of c.AED26.1 bn (US$7.1 bn).
• DAMAC Hills 2 is the Group’s second master community and builds on the successful
DAMAC Hills project (30% larger) with expected to have around 17 k units.
• Modeled on escapism and developed to provide a lush green environment with an air of
“Escape The City’’.
• Luxurious modern design will be integrated with retail and hospitality including a five-star
Hotel and wellness center, two world class schools.
• Globally-recognized retail brands, leisure and entertainment facilities, including c.350 k
sq ft of commercial space.
• Green living and open spaces including parklands and water elements.
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Key project: DAMAC Lagoons. Development case study
November 2021
• First phase project launch and
collections started
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Key project: DAMAC Riverside. Development case study
May 2024
• First phase project launch and
collections started
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Key project: DAMAC Islands. Development case study
DAMAC Islands • 30 mn sq ft of community development inspired by six of the world’s best tropical
island destinations: Maldives, Bora Bora, Seychelles, Hawaii, Bali and Fiji.
• DAMAC Islands is the Group’s latest master community and is expected to feature over
10k units, with a total value of around AED27.2 bn (US$7.4 bn). Amenities include a
fitness park, iguana and parrot park, fruit market, paddling, lagoon tours in hammocks,
lagoon waterfalls, a mini golf island, jungle river, tortoise garden, aqua park, zipline,
rapids, jungle swings, private boat rides and wildlife park.
• DAMAC Islands is located in Dubailand with easy access to key roads and major
highways.
November 2024
• First phase project launch and
collections started
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3. Rating developments
DAMAC rating developments
Public Sukuk
B+ BB- BB- Ba2 BB Ba2 April 2023: 3 year, 7.75%, US$400 mn Public Sukuk,
Positive outlook Stable outlook Positive outlook Stable outlook Stable outlook Positive outlook maturing on 27 April 2026
Ba2 BB
Current Credit Rating Current Credit Rating
In October 2024, Moody’s revised the outlook of Damac Real Estate Development In February 2024, S&P has upgraded DAMAC Real Estate Development Limited's long-
Limited from stable to positive and affirmed its corporate credit rating, as well as the term issuer rating to 'BB' on improved leverage metrics, outlook 'stable'. S&P has also
rating on its US$600mn senior unsecured trust certificates due 2027, both at ‘Ba2’. upgraded its rating on the Company’s senior unsecured sukuks to 'BB' from 'BB-'.
Full rating report available here Full rating report available here
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4. Financial highlights, operating
environment, and latest key
financials
Latest financial highlights FY 2024
56%
11,629
49%
5%
9,461
37% 8,250 8,585
7,535 8%
21%
27% 30% 17%
23% 88%
48% 85%
37%
80%
Revenue Gross margin Land held for development Properties under development Completed properties
44,035
33,203
21,569
77%
21,602 22,319 73% 73%
46%
58% 57%
48%
20% 18%
38%
54%
80% 82% 52%
62%
2,075 3,373 7,657 11,950 18,056
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
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Cash as a % of total assets
Non-cash assets as a % of total assets
Source: FY 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 financial statements 3
Notes: 1. Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue Development property + cash as % of total assets
2. Total assets = cash + non-cash assets
3. Cash and bank balances including cash held in escrow and excluding escrow retention accounts
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Financial highlights
Cash held in escrow Cash on hand, bank balances and fixed deposits
Cash & cash equivalents CF from operating CF from investing CF from financing Cash & Cash 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
at the beginning of the activities activities activities Equivalents at the end of
period the period Equity Debt Debt/Equity
Notes: 1. The Cash and bank balances disclosure line includes fixed deposits with an original maturity of greater than three months, while the Cash & Cash Equivalents disclosure line excludes these deposits
2. Gross debt is calculated as the sum of Bank borrowings and Sukuk certificates, without taking into account lease and other financial liabilities of approximately AED65 mn as of 31 December 2024
3. Calculated as bank borrowings and Sukuk certificates divided by total assets
4. Calculated as bank borrowings and Sukuk certificates divided by total equity
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Debt profile
US$200 mn February 2023: 2.25-year, 7.5%, US$200 mn Private Sukuk Placement, maturing on 7 May 2025
Private Sukuk issued by Alpha Star Holding VI Limited and guaranteed by DAMAC.
US$400 mn April 2023: 3-year, 7.75%, US$400 mn Public Sukuk, maturing on 27 April 2026
Public Sukuk issued by Alpha Star Holding VII Limited and guaranteed by DAMAC.
AED50 mn May 2023: 2-year, Secured bank term loan facility, payable by 4 May 2025
Secured bank term loan facility amounting to AED100 mn. This facility has been fully utilised to finance the purchase of a land parcel. During the
period, AED50 mn was repaid.
US$600 mn October 2023: 3.5-year, 8.375%, US$300 mn Public Sukuk, maturing on 12 April 2027
Public Sukuk issued by Alpha Star Holding VIII Limited and guaranteed by DAMAC. Initial issuance of US$300 mn was followed by 2 taps:
US$175 mn in January 2024 and US$125 mn in June 2024.
US$50 mn July 2024: 5-year, Secured bank term loan facility, payable 19 July 2029
Secured bank term loan facility amounting to US$50 mn. This facility has been fully utilised and is repayable in eight semi-annual instalments on a
step-up basis after 12 months moratorium period.
AED102 mn August 2024: 4-year, Secured bank loan facility, payable 16 August 2028
Secured bank term loan facility amounting to AED325 mn. As of the reporting date, AED102 mn was drawn from this facility.
AED400 mn November 2024: 3-year, Secured bank loan facility, payable 31 December 2027
Secured bank term loan facility amounting to AED400 mn. As of the reporting date, facility is fully utilised. 18
Latest financial statements
Cash and bank balances 20,439 5,562 16,069 4,372 Revenue 12,132 3,301 8,843 2,406 37%
Trade and other receivables 9,474 2,578 6,048 1,646 Cost of sales (6,215) (1,691) (3,865) (1,052) 61%
Development properties 11,629 3,164 9,461 2,575 Gross profit 5,916 1,610 4,979 1,355 19%
Due from related parties 51 14 24 7 Amortisation of right-of-use asset (5) (1) (3) (0.7) 71%
Reversal of impairment on
Share capital 3,980 1,083 3,980 1,083 3 0.7 130 35 (98%)
development properties - net
Statutory reserve 155 42 154 42 (Provision)/reversal of loss
(3) (0.9) 85 23 N/A
allowance on trade receivables
Retained earnings 11,598 3,156 9,438 2,568
Other income 185 50 421 115 (56%)
Total equity 15,733 4,281 13,573 3,693
Finance income 836 227 576 157 45%
Trade and other payables 5,062 1,377 4,236 1,153 Finance costs (443) (121) (294) (80) 51%
Advances from customers 18,056 4,913 11,950 3,252 Reversal / (provision) for value
- - 73 20 (100%)
added tax
Bank borrowings 735 200 100 27 Profit before tax (6%)
3,988 1,085 4,231 1,151
Sukuk certificates 4,384 1,193 3,279 892
Income tax expense (358) (97) - - N/A
Lease liabilities 65 18 65 18
Net profit 3,630 988 4,231 1,151 (14%)
Total liabilities 28,302 7,701 19,630 5,342
Net margin2 29.9% 29.9% 47.8% 47.8% N/A
Total equity and liabilities 44,035 11,982 33,203 9,035
Mr. Hussain Ali Habib Sajwani Mr. Sofyan Adnan Sami Khatib Mr. Farooq Mahmood Mohd Mr. Christophe Jacques Marc
Founder and Chairman of the Board Non-Executive Director Mahmood Arjomand Cuvillier
of Directors Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director
• The Nomination and Remuneration Committee assists the Board of Directors in discharging its responsibilities relating • The Audit and Risk Committee assists the Board of Directors in discharging its responsibilities with regard to financial
to the composition of the Board of Directors, performance of the Board of Directors members, induction of new reporting, external and internal audits and controls, including monitoring the integrity of the Guarantor's financial
directors, appointment of committee members and succession planning for senior management. statements, monitoring and reviewing the extent of the non-audit work undertaken by external auditors, advising on the
• It is also responsible for evaluating the balance of skills, knowledge, diversity and experience on the Board of Directors, appointment, re-appointment, removal, remuneration and terms of engagement of external auditors and reviewing the
the size, structure and composition of the Board of Directors, retirements and appointments of additional and effectiveness of the Guarantor's internal audit activities, and internal controls.
replacement directors and makes appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors on such matters. • In addition, the Audit and Risk committee assists the Board of Directors in assessing all areas of corporate risks,
• It prepares a description of the role and capabilities required for a particular appointment. conducting a detailed review of changes in risk profile, issues related to the functioning of the risk management
framework, including sales, construction, debt financing, and mortgaging.
• The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is comprised of three members, all of whom are independent non-
executive directors. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee is chaired by Mr. Sofyan Adnan Sami Khatib. • The Audit and Risk Committee is comprised of three members, who are all independent non-executive directors. The
Audit and Risk Committee is chaired by Mr. Sofyan Adnan Sam Khatib.
Note 1: On March 14, 2024, Mr. Subramanian Suryanarayan resigned from his position. On May 21, 2024, Mr. Christophe Jacques Marc Cuvillier was appointed as a new member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
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Senior Management team – strong track record and industry experience
Mr. Ali Hussain Sajwani Ms. Amira Sajwani Mr. Mohammed Tahaineh
Mr. Hitesh Dhoot
Managing Director for Operations and Managing Director for Sales and General Manager for Real Estate
Chief Financial Officer
Technology Development Development and Construction
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ESG
On May 23, 2024, Sustainalytics improved DAMAC’s Our diverse workforce fuels innovation, reflecting our On September 16, 2024, DAMAC has published its
ESG Risk Rating from 18.3 to 18.2. This improvement commitment to equality and respect. We value unique inaugural Sustainability Report for the year ending 2023.
is attributed to an enhancement in the ESG Risk backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints, with policies that This report includes calculations for Scope 1 and Scope
Management indicator, which increased from 43.4 to safeguard inclusivity and employee rights. 2 emissions, as well as disclosures related to energy,
43.9 points, particularly in the category of Stakeholder water, and waste consumption. It also addresses our
Governance. efforts towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals,
Age diversity, as at 31 December 2024 social contributions, environmental protection, and
27% 49% 21% 3%
corporate governance.
US$ US dollars
Mn million
Bn billion
AED United Arab Emirates dirham
Sq ft square feet
CRM credit risk management
K thousand
Q quarter (eg 3Q)
G ground floor (eg G+7 buildings)
LOAMS Luxury Owner Association Management Services
Co. L.L.C. It is a facility management company,
100% owned by DRED
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