Emaar to acquire Dubai Creek Harbour project for $2 billion from Dubai Holding

Emaar to acquire Dubai Creek Harbour project for $2 billion from Dubai Holding

Emaar Properties said on Thursday it was buying out its joint venture partner in a Dubai real estate development, in an AED 7.5 billion ($2 billion) deal.

Dubai’s Emaar, the emirate’s top developer, said in a statement it had reached a deal with Dubai Holding, UAE Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s investment vehicle, to buy its stake in their Dubai Creek Harbour joint venture.

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The deal would be equally financed in cash and Emaar shares, making Dubai Holding its second-biggest shareholder, Emaar said.

The announcement was made after the stock market had closed. Emaar shares are up 16.5 percent so far this year to AED 5.7, according to data provider Refinitiv.

It was not immediately clear how many shares Dubai Holding would own. Emaar’s current biggest shareholder is the Investment Corporation of Dubai, the emirate’s sovereign wealth fund, which owns 24.07 percent or about 1.97 million shares, according to Refinitiv.

Rothschild & Co said it was the sole financial advisor to Dubai Holding on the deal.

Dubai Creek Harbour, a residential, retail and commercial real estate development, is expected to cover 6 square kilometers once completed, according to its website.

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