Nakheel
Nakheel is a globally iconic master developer and a cornerstone of the Dubai Holding portfolio, famously recognized for its pioneering man-made island projects. Founded in 2001, the company was integrated into Dubai Holding in 2024 to form a unified global economic entity with an asset base exceeding AED 500 billion. Managed by a workforce of over 2,500 specialists, Nakheel oversees a vast land bank that includes the legendary Palm Jumeirah and the newly revitalized Palm Jebel Ali. By blending massive infrastructure engineering with a diverse retail and hospitality portfolio—including Nakheel Malls and the World Islands—the firm remains a primary instrument of Dubai’s D33 Economic Agenda, attracting multi-billion dollar international investments and setting the global standard for ambitious waterfront urbanism.