The First Group is a global property development company founded 30 years ago by Danny Lubert.

Although the company operates in several major markets worldwide, it established a head office in Dubai in 2005, and since then, has become one of the leading property developers in Dubai.

Ranging from entry-level to high-end projects, The First Group has a diverse portfolio of properties. It’s among very few firms on our list that have built practically every type of building – whether small or large, expensive or cheap, hotel or residential.

They’ve developed several luxury hotels in partnership with international brands, and also built a number of high-rise residential developments in Dubai’s Sports City, like the Bridge, which won an award for best residential high-rise development.

Of their Dubai properties, the First Group is best known for its award-winning Wyndham Dubai Marina as well as the Sky Bay Hotel and Avalon Tower. They also partnered with brands such as Emirates Airlines and Millennium Hotels, indicating this developer’s commitment to quality.