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NakheelDubai, United Arab Emirates · founded 2003 · 1 active markets
SUBSIDIARY

Nakheel builds master-planned waterfront and urban communities in Dubai, including residential homes, retail destinations, hospitality venues, leisure attractions, marinas and supporting infrastructure. Its customers include residents, investors, tourists and businesses seeking integrated, large-scale destinations across the emirate for diverse communities.

Years in business
23
founded 2003
LinkedIn headcount
1,893
employees, as shown on LinkedIn · size band 1,001–5,000
Total projects
86 completed projects
across the company’s whole history
Projects last researched October 7, 2026
Every figure on this card was read out of a document.

Overview

Investor tear sheet

a summary of the tabs that follow · no rating of our own

Company dossier

Legal name
Nakheel PJSC1
Headquarters
Dubai1, United Arab Emirates
Founded
20031
Entity type
SUBSIDIARY1
Business model
offplan for sale1, commercial1, mixed use1, masterplan1
Markets
1 market listed
What they build
Residential, for sale (9 of 9) · Mixed use (1 of 9) · Hotel (1 of 9)
Full dossier in About →

Delivery record

6 date-assessed of 9 projects
Unverified by developer

AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.

Completed projects from 2016-10-15 through 2026-10-15, with sufficient delivery-date evidence. Date assessment and developer profile verification do not mean an independent audit of every source. Original source links and available snippets are provided. May not represent the developer’s full portfolio. 0 undated and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are excluded. Delivery exceptions are listed separately under Projects.
Completed projects assessed
9
within the rolling ten-year window
Median delay
+4.0 mo
the middle of 6 scored projects
Average delay
+12.8 mo
the same projects, pulled by the worst
Average time to deliver
4.1 yrs
start to completion, over 6 delivered projects
Worst slip
+64.5 mo
The Palm Tower · +59.0 to +70.0
5
early or less than 6 months late
6 to 12 months late
0
yellow rows below
Over 12 months late
1
red rows below

Against other developers

6 date-assessed here · 102 developers, 362 date-assessed projects in United Arab Emirates
Median delay
Nakheel·102 developers in United Arab Emirates
+4.0 mo vs +4.0 mo
this developer is level
The typical project on each side.
Average delay
Nakheel·102 developers in United Arab Emirates
+12.8 mo vs +9.4 mo
this developer 3.4 mo worse
Both pulled by their worst few.
On time
Nakheel·102 developers in United Arab Emirates
83% vs 54%
this developer 29 pts better
Share of date-assessed projects delivered early or less than 6 months after the original target. Exactly 6 months late is excluded.
Average time to deliver
Nakheel·102 developers in United Arab Emirates
4.1 yrs vs 3.5 yrs
this developer 0.6 yrs slower
Start to completion, over 6 delivered here and 317 in the market.
Projects and timelines in Track Record →

Resident experience

7 of 9 buildings rated · scale 1–10

AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.

Overall verdict
7.5/ 10
Weighted judgment across build and operations · from 7 of 7 rated buildings
Little structure evidence (2 of 7 buildings) — this rests mainly on whole-building and living reviews.
Structure & systems
7.1/ 10
Fabric, services, waterproofing, envelope · from 2 of 7 rated buildings
Management & living
7.3/ 10
Upkeep, response times, amenities, community · from 6 of 7 rated buildings

Against other developers

7 rated here · 118 developers, 506 rated buildings in United Arab Emirates
Overall rating
Nakheel · 118 other developers in United Arab Emirates
7.5 vs 7.7
this developer 0.2 worse
The weighted verdict on each side. From 7 of 7 rated buildings here and 506 in the market.
Structure & systems
Nakheel · 118 other developers in United Arab Emirates
— vs 6.9
Too few buildings with this score here to compare (2 of 7)
Fabric and engineering only — fixed at handover. From 2 of 7 rated buildings here and 230 in the market.
Management & living
Nakheel · 118 other developers in United Arab Emirates
7.3 vs 7.3
this developer is level
Upkeep and response — belongs to whoever runs the building now. From 6 of 7 rated buildings here and 484 in the market.
The market here is United Arab Emirates: every other developer whose head office is in the same country, because the review platforms residents use, and the service norms they judge against, move together within one. It is not a city, a sector or a price band. Read structure and living together. A developer above the market on structure and below it on living builds well and runs buildings badly, which is a fixable problem and a different one from building badly. Higher ratings are better; differences use the displayed scores rounded to one decimal. Rated buildings only, on both sides, and a structure or living score with no stated basis — no review count and no notes or links — is left out of both.
Ratings by building →

Awards & recognition

All awards →

Risks & source coverage

  • FINANCIAL DISTRESS 2009–2010 restructuring; refinancing reported November 8, 2022 Nakheel was forced into a major debt restructuring after Dubai’s 2009–2010 real-estate crash; in 2022 it refinanced AED 11 billion and raised a further AED 6 billion, indicating the older restructuring remained part of its financial history, although the 2022 financing was presented as strengthening its position.
  • PROJECT CANCELLED Project halted in 2008–2009; cancellation and buyer dispute reported November 17, 2022 and June 1, 2023 Nakheel’s Palm Jebel Ali project, launched in 2003, was halted during the 2008 financial crisis and abandoned for years; a 2022 cancellation left hundreds of buyers in limbo, while Nakheel offered refunds based on amounts collected from original buyers and a group of owners appealed the cancellation judgment.
  • LEGAL April 2, 2024 In Dubai Court of Cassation case DCC 6/2024, a buyer challenged RERA decisions concerning the Palm Jebel Ali Fronds and Water Homes projects; the court confirmed that the Special Judicial Committee for Incomplete and Cancelled Projects has exclusive jurisdiction over the dispute.
  • 3 more in Risk & Sources
Record status
active
Company sources
144 source entries across 143 fields
Projects tracked
9 · 9 completed in assessment
All flags and sources →

Track Record

Delivery record

6 date-assessed of 9 projects
Unverified by developer

AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.

Completed projects from 2016-10-15 through 2026-10-15, with sufficient delivery-date evidence. Date assessment and developer profile verification do not mean an independent audit of every source. Original source links and available snippets are provided. May not represent the developer’s full portfolio. 0 undated and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are excluded. Delivery exceptions are listed separately under Projects.
Completed projects assessed
9
within the rolling ten-year window
Median delay
+4.0 mo
the middle of 6 scored projects
Average delay
+12.8 mo
the same projects, pulled by the worst
Average time to deliver
4.1 yrs
start to completion, over 6 delivered projects
Worst slip
+64.5 mo
The Palm Tower · +59.0 to +70.0
5
early or less than 6 months late
6 to 12 months late
0
yellow rows below
Over 12 months late
1
red rows below

Against other developers

6 date-assessed here · 102 developers, 362 date-assessed projects in United Arab Emirates
Median delay
Nakheel·102 developers in United Arab Emirates
+4.0 mo vs +4.0 mo
this developer is level
The typical project on each side.
Average delay
Nakheel·102 developers in United Arab Emirates
+12.8 mo vs +9.4 mo
this developer 3.4 mo worse
Both pulled by their worst few.
On time
Nakheel·102 developers in United Arab Emirates
83% vs 54%
this developer 29 pts better
Share of date-assessed projects delivered early or less than 6 months after the original target. Exactly 6 months late is excluded.
Average time to deliver
Nakheel·102 developers in United Arab Emirates
4.1 yrs vs 3.5 yrs
this developer 0.6 yrs slower
Start to completion, over 6 delivered here and 317 in the market.
The market here is United Arab Emirates: every other developer whose head office is in the same country, because planning regimes and reporting norms move together within one. It is not a city, a sector or a size band. Read the two delay figures together. A median close to the market with a much better average means no single disaster; the reverse means one project is carrying the record. Time to deliver runs from the earliest start we hold to the completion itself — a construction start where a source gave one, otherwise a sales launch, otherwise the launch year read as its January. A handover the sources place only inside a year is read as that December, so a duration is the widest the record allows rather than the flattering end of it. Only delivered projects dated at both ends count, so it is taken over fewer projects than the delay figures, and a long build is not a fault: a tower is not a villa run. Sourced figures only, both sides, and values taken from documents held on file are excluded here — a developer who shares their records should not score better than one who does not.

Construction start to handover

9 of 9 projects dated · 1 place
Based on covered projects with documented construction or launch dates and available handover dates. Timelines vary by project and may not represent the developer’s full portfolio.
Construction start, or the launchTarget completion (window)Completion or handover, as reportedCurrently statedLaunch year only, no date publishedEarly or ≤6 mo lateOver 6–12 mo lateOver 12 mo lateStalled
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027todayDUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES+4 moverified+5 moverifiedcompleted, no target publishedcompleted, no target publishedcompleted, no target publishedon timeverified+4 moverified−1 moverified+64.5 moverified
Click a row in the chart to open a project, or a table row below to see its sources. The chart runs wider than the page where the record spans many years — scroll it sideways to follow a project to its handover. Every date we have is drawn. A hollow marker is only a launch year, not a date anyone published. No dates published means we looked and found none; dates not yet checked means we have not looked yet. Handing over is not finished — rows say which. A delay is shown when one source gives the promised date and another gives the real one, however rough: "2019" still counts, and the row shows how wide that is. Projects missing one of the two dates, or with sources that disagree, are left out of the figures. 3 turned out to be about something else — a phase, a neighbour, the wider masterplan — and are marked off-subject.

Building & Livability Ratings

Resident experience

7 of 9 buildings rated · scale 1–10

AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.

Overall verdict
7.5/ 10
Weighted judgment across build and operations · from 7 of 7 rated buildings
Little structure evidence (2 of 7 buildings) — this rests mainly on whole-building and living reviews.
Structure & systems
7.1/ 10
Fabric, services, waterproofing, envelope · from 2 of 7 rated buildings
Management & living
7.3/ 10
Upkeep, response times, amenities, community · from 6 of 7 rated buildings

Against other developers

7 rated here · 118 developers, 506 rated buildings in United Arab Emirates
Overall rating
Nakheel · 118 other developers in United Arab Emirates
7.5 vs 7.7
this developer 0.2 worse
The weighted verdict on each side. From 7 of 7 rated buildings here and 506 in the market.
Structure & systems
Nakheel · 118 other developers in United Arab Emirates
— vs 6.9
Too few buildings with this score here to compare (2 of 7)
Fabric and engineering only — fixed at handover. From 2 of 7 rated buildings here and 230 in the market.
Management & living
Nakheel · 118 other developers in United Arab Emirates
7.3 vs 7.3
this developer is level
Upkeep and response — belongs to whoever runs the building now. From 6 of 7 rated buildings here and 484 in the market.
The market here is United Arab Emirates: every other developer whose head office is in the same country, because the review platforms residents use, and the service norms they judge against, move together within one. It is not a city, a sector or a price band. Read structure and living together. A developer above the market on structure and below it on living builds well and runs buildings badly, which is a fixable problem and a different one from building badly. Higher ratings are better; differences use the displayed scores rounded to one decimal. Rated buildings only, on both sides, and a structure or living score with no stated basis — no review count and no notes or links — is left out of both.

By building

7 rated · 2 not rated · scale 1–10
ProjectOverallStructure & systemsManagement & living
Murooj Al Furjan WestAl Furjan, Dubai
8.8/ 10
—/ 10
8.8/ 10

The building-specific Google Reviews/Maps aggregate of 4.6/5 from 57 reviews sets the level, converting to 8.8/10 under the requested curve. The written commentary is strongly positive about security, greenery, quiet and design, while the single management-rules complaint does not qualify as a recurring complaint, so no adjustment is applied; no building-specific structural score is published.

+ Modern architecture+ Quality of construction+ Contemporary interiors+ Spacious layouts+ Good finishes
Not found in sources: No repeated structural complaint published · No repeated plumbing complaint published · No repeated HVAC complaint published · No repeated electrical complaint published · No repeated leak or waterproofing complaint published
+ Gated security+ Greenery and parks+ Swimming pools+ Peaceful setting+ Convenient access
− Changing management rules− Some areas still developing− Public-transport limitations in inner areas− Leisure options could be broader
Not found in sources: Limited direct management evidence

The available building-specific reviews praise “the quality of construction,” modern architecture and “selection of finishes,” but do not publish a technical inspection or repeated complaints about plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, leaks or waterproofing. Property Finder publishes a 4.1/5 maintenance score, but that score is for the wider Al Furjan community rather than Murooj Al Furjan West specifically.

Building-specific reviewers describe a “calm and beautiful gated community,” “good security,” greenery, parks and a swimming pool. The main operational criticism was that management should provide “only 1 rules to follow” instead of changing rules; the separate Property Finder community reviews rate amenities 3.9/5 and describe some transport and leisure limitations in Al Furjan generally.

Jebel Ali Village Townhouses – Phase 2Jabal Ali First, Dubai133 units
7.9/ 10
6.5/ 10
7.0/ 10

FazWaz’s 4.7/5 cluster rating is the only published aggregate located, but it rests on only two reviews and therefore cannot be used as a strong anchor; under the stated small-base rule, the overall score is held at 7.0. The Phase 2 inspection evidence shows substantial initial finishing defects, but also complete rectification within 18 days; no recurring or severe complaint theme was established. The project’s completion status is separately reported as 100% with completion recorded on 29 April 2026, while Propsearch still displayed an older “under development” label, so current status evidence is not treated as a review score.

+ Defects accepted by Nakheel+ All 31 items rectified+ 18-day rectification+ Clean desnagging certificate+ Pre-handover inspection documented
− 31 pre-handover defects− Five door-alignment faults− Hollow bathroom-floor tiles− 40% master-bathroom tile area affected− Paint defects at 11 wall-to-ceiling junctions
+ Peaceful community+ Modern design+ Greenery and landscaping+ On-site facilities+ Parking and family amenities
− Very small review base− Reviews are cluster-level− Reviews predate completion
Not found in sources: No management-speed evidence · No security-incident evidence

The only specific Phase 2 physical-condition case located was an independent pre-handover inspection of a 3-bedroom townhouse: it recorded “31 documented defects,” including five door-alignment faults, hollow tiles affecting 40% of the master-bathroom floor, and paint defects at 11 wall-to-ceiling junctions. The inspector reports that Nakheel accepted and rectified all 31 items within 18 days and that the buyer received a clean desnagging certificate; this is one case, not a building-wide defect rate.

The two FazWaz reviews are older, cluster-level observations rather than post-handover resident reviews. They praise “nice modern design,” “greenery tropical landscape,” facilities and parking, while the other describes “A peaceful place and good community”; neither supplies evidence about management response times, staff conduct or day-to-day upkeep in Phase 2 specifically.

Tilal Al Furjan – Phase 1Jabal Ali First, Dubai236 units
7.7/ 10
7.7/ 10
7.7/ 10

Google Reviews/Maps supplies the only building-specific aggregate rating found: 4.3/5 from 33 reviews, which converts to 7.9/10 and sets the anchor. The score is adjusted modestly downward to 7.7 because two separate reviews report serious recurring AC failures; the independent snagging account supplies structural/system context but is not a rating and does not create a separate scored aggregate.

+ Core structure completed+ Substructure completed+ Superstructure completed+ MEP works completed+ Landscaping progressing
− Repeated AC failures− AC grilles improperly fixed− Reversed bathroom drainage slope− Water collecting at corners− Poor ceiling paint coverage
+ Green setting+ Peaceful environment+ Perceived safety+ Beautiful community+ Proximity to Ibn Battuta Mall
− AC-related service burden− Issue-resolution complaints− Ongoing development context− Antenna concerns
Not found in sources: Limited resident-review history

The developer’s published progress page reports 100% overall progress and 100% completion for substructure, superstructure, internal work, external envelope and MEP work, with customer orientation and handover in progress. Independent snagging material reports a newly built five-bedroom villa where “the AC grills weren’t properly fixed,” the guest-bathroom drainage slope was reversed, water collected at corners, and ceiling paint coverage was poor; this is evidence from an inspection account, not a building-wide rating, and should not be treated as proof that every Phase 1 villa has those defects.

Residents praised the setting as “very beautiful and green” and described it as “peaceful and safe,” while another review called it a “Nice community” close to Ibn Battuta. Day-to-day operational evidence is mixed: a resident said the AC kept breaking “every other day” and asked Nakheel to fix it, while another said the company “doesn't solve anything”; the Google listing shows 4.3/5 from 33 reviews, but the individual excerpts available here are mostly from late 2025 and early 2026.

Tilal Al Furjan – Phase 2Jabal Ali First, Dubai247 units
7.7/ 10
—/ 10
7.1/ 10

The only building/cluster aggregate not excluded by the stated Property Finder rule is BaanCoin's 4.5/5 rating based on two reviews; because it has fewer than ten reviews, the score is kept within one point of 6.5 and its curve anchor is 6.5. Positive commentary adds a limited 0.2 adjustment, while no qualifying severe or recurring moderate failure is evidenced; structure remains unscored because no building-specific systems rating was published.

+ Spacious villas+ Modern design+ International-standard finishes described+ Smart-home features described+ Solar-energy features described
+ Quiet community+ Family-friendly+ Good highway access+ Metro access+ Parks and green spaces
− Limited leisure options− Weak inner-area bus service− Car dependence in inner areas− Some areas still developing− Long walk to metro from some inner areas

The published material contains positive descriptive comments rather than resident defect reports: one reviewer described the villas as “huge and spacious” with “international standard design,” while another mentioned “eco-living amenities” and a smart-home system. No reviewed source supplied a building-specific structural, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, leak or waterproofing score or complaint for Phase 2.

Reviews describe a “quiet and well-planned” community with parks, walking tracks, club facilities and accessible roads; another reviewer called it “calm and quite” with “very good quality.” The main operational caveats were that “public transport is a bit problematic in the inner areas,” some metro walks can reach 45 minutes, and “Al Furjan needs more leisure options.”

Jebel Ali Village — VillasJabal Ali First, Dubai281 units
7.3/ 10
—/ 10
—/ 10

FazWaz.ae is the only published building-specific aggregate located, at 4.7/5 from two reviews. Because the review base is below ten, the converted anchor is constrained to 7.5 rather than using the full curve; the reported demolition-era complaints then move the result down modestly. No separate published structure or living sub-score supports independent aspect scores.

+ modern design+ quality finishing: positively rated+ private pools+ greenery-integrated layout+ new-build villas
− demolition dust− debris and mess− removed AC units− removed boilers− broken rooftop tiles
+ peaceful community+ greenery+ parking availability+ family amenities+ community atmosphere
− demolition disruption− pest sightings− dust and mess− security concerns− peak-hour traffic

The available physical-condition evidence is largely from the 2022 demolition of the former villas rather than post-completion resident reporting. Residents described contractors removing “AC units, sinks and toilets,” while The National also documented “broken rooftop tiles” and debris; FazWaz nevertheless publishes an overall 4.7/5 project rating from two reviews and describes the redeveloped villas as having modern design and premium finishing.

Older resident and project-review material portrays a community-oriented lifestyle: one long-term resident said, “People think Jebel Ali is out in the sticks but I love the place,” while FazWaz quotes “A peaceful place and good community” and praises greenery, facilities and parking. The contemporaneous demolition reporting is materially less positive, recording “a lack of security,” snakes entering a home, dust and mess, and residents saying the situation was “awful”; Property Finder separately identifies peak-hour traffic as a major disadvantage.

Murooj Al Furjan 2Jabal Ali First, Dubai
7.0/ 10
—/ 10
7.0/ 10

Property Finder publishes a 4.1/5 community rating from six reviews, but its rating and sub-scores are explicitly for Al Furjan and are excluded from scoring under the requested Property Finder rule. The six readable comments are five positive and one mixed, supporting a cautious 7.0/10 living assessment; there is no building-specific structural evidence.

+ Quiet community+ Family-friendly setting+ Metro and highway access+ Greenery and walking areas+ Club and retail amenities
− Inner-area transit gaps− Some areas still developing− Limited leisure options− Car dependence in inner areas
Not found in sources: Few building-specific management comments

no notes returned

no links returned

The available feedback is community-level rather than clearly about a resident’s Murooj Al Furjan 2 building. Reviewers describe Al Furjan as “quiet and well-planned,” with “lush greenery,” parks, the Al Furjan Club and convenient road access; the main cautions are that inner-area public transport is “a but problematic” and that the community needs more leisure options.

The Palm TowerPalm Jumeirah, Dubai432 units
5.9/ 10
—/ 10
6.0/ 10
Booking.com 7.2/10, 8.7/10, 7.7/10, 7.7/10, 7.9/10 · 65 reviews · booking.com
Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.

Booking.com provides the largest building-specific review base found, with a 7.1/10 overall guest rating from 65 reviews; under the requested guest conversion this gives a 4.2 anchor. The result is adjusted slightly upward for positive comments about location, cleanliness and facilities, but remains cautious because the evidence is predominantly short-stay guest evidence and staff/service commentary is mixed. No physical-condition rating was found, so structure is unscored.

+ Strong location+ Clean facilities+ Multiple pools+ Mall connectivity+ Luxury amenities
− Mixed staff service− Mixed room amenities− High price− Traffic at entry points− Limited direct transit

no notes returned

no links returned

Guest evidence describes the property as "spick and span" with "comfy rooms and pools galore," while Booking.com publishes an overall 7.1/10 and staff score of 7.2/10. The same review material says service can be "hit or miss" and that staff service and room amenities received more mixed reactions; local resident commentary also describes peak-hour traffic and reliance on cars or taxis.

Only buildings that have reached handover are rated. 2 of 9 projects carry no rating: a building still under construction is never asked about, one that has just been handed over may not have been reached yet, and the rest were asked about and no published resident commentary was found. Structure is fixed at handover and stays the developer's; management and living belongs to whoever runs the building now. The overall verdict weights both rather than averaging them. None of this is checked: a rating is what people published about a building, aggregated — it is not evidence, it cannot move a delay figure, and it is not part of the delivery record above.

About

Company dossier

Legal name
Nakheel PJSC
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Sufouh 2
Founded
2003
Dubai, AE
Entity type
SUBSIDIARY
Revenue
USD 2.5 billion
Business model
offplan for sale, commercial, mixed use, masterplan

Partners

8 partners
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
government partner

DEWA provides project management for tendering, awarding and constructing two substations on Palm Jebel Ali.

DBB Contracting LLC
contractor

DBB Contracting was awarded three major Palm Jebel Ali infrastructure contracts.

Ginco General Contracting
contractor

Ginco was awarded part of the construction contracts for 723 Palm Jebel Ali Beach and Coral Collection villas and supporting works.

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast
contractor

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast was awarded part of the construction contracts for 723 Palm Jebel Ali villas and supporting works.

UNEC
contractor

UNEC was awarded part of the construction contracts for 723 Palm Jebel Ali villas and supporting works.

Mashreq Bank
funder

Mashreq Bank participated in the syndicate refinancing Nakheel’s AED 11 billion financing.

Dubai Islamic Bank
funder

Dubai Islamic Bank participated in the syndicate refinancing Nakheel’s AED 11 billion financing.

Emirates NBD
funder

Emirates NBD participated in the syndicate refinancing Nakheel’s AED 11 billion financing.

Sources: name

COMPANY2024-10-29

Partner announcement

Nakheel
has partnered with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) on the development of two upcoming substations on Palm Jebel Ali
value seen: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2024/10/28/nakheel-partners-with-dewa-for-aed-270-million-substations-on-palm-jebel-ali

Sources: partner type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel has partnered with or awarded contracts to the named organisation.
value seen: partner relationship stated in the cited announcement
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2024/10/28/nakheel-partners-with-dewa-for-aed-270-million-substations-on-palm-jebel-ali

Sources: summary

COMPANY2024-10-29

Partner announcement

Nakheel
has partnered with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) on the development of two upcoming substations on Palm Jebel Ali
value seen: has partnered with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) on the development of two upcoming substations on Palm Jebel Ali
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2024/10/28/nakheel-partners-with-dewa-for-aed-270-million-substations-on-palm-jebel-ali

Sources: name

COMPANY2025-06-16

Partner announcement

Nakheel
The contracts, awarded to DBB Contracting LLC
value seen: DBB Contracting LLC
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2025/06/16/nakheel-awards-over-aed750-million-in-contracts-for-palm-jebel-ali-infrastructure-works

Sources: partner type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel has partnered with or awarded contracts to the named organisation.
value seen: partner relationship stated in the cited announcement
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2024/10/28/nakheel-partners-with-dewa-for-aed-270-million-substations-on-palm-jebel-ali

Sources: summary

COMPANY2025-06-16

Partner announcement

Nakheel
The contracts, awarded to DBB Contracting LLC
value seen: The contracts, awarded to DBB Contracting LLC
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2025/06/16/nakheel-awards-over-aed750-million-in-contracts-for-palm-jebel-ali-infrastructure-works

Sources: name

COMPANY2026-06-16

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel awarded Dh5 billion in contracts in 2024 to Ginco General Contracting, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast and UNEC
value seen: Ginco General Contracting
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2026/06/16/dubai-s-palm-jebel-ali-villas-head-for-first-handovers-this-year

Sources: partner type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel has partnered with or awarded contracts to the named organisation.
value seen: partner relationship stated in the cited announcement
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2024/10/28/nakheel-partners-with-dewa-for-aed-270-million-substations-on-palm-jebel-ali

Sources: summary

COMPANY2026-06-16

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel awarded Dh5 billion in contracts in 2024 to Ginco General Contracting, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast and UNEC
value seen: Nakheel awarded Dh5 billion in contracts in 2024 to Ginco General Contracting, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast and UNEC
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2026/06/16/dubai-s-palm-jebel-ali-villas-head-for-first-handovers-this-year

Sources: name

COMPANY2026-06-16

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel awarded Dh5 billion in contracts in 2024 to Ginco General Contracting, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast and UNEC
value seen: Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2026/06/16/dubai-s-palm-jebel-ali-villas-head-for-first-handovers-this-year

Sources: partner type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel has partnered with or awarded contracts to the named organisation.
value seen: partner relationship stated in the cited announcement
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2024/10/28/nakheel-partners-with-dewa-for-aed-270-million-substations-on-palm-jebel-ali

Sources: summary

COMPANY2026-06-16

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel awarded Dh5 billion in contracts in 2024 to Ginco General Contracting, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast and UNEC
value seen: Nakheel awarded Dh5 billion in contracts in 2024 to Ginco General Contracting, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast and UNEC
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2026/06/16/dubai-s-palm-jebel-ali-villas-head-for-first-handovers-this-year

Sources: name

COMPANY2026-06-16

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel awarded Dh5 billion in contracts in 2024 to Ginco General Contracting, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast and UNEC
value seen: UNEC
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2026/06/16/dubai-s-palm-jebel-ali-villas-head-for-first-handovers-this-year

Sources: partner type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel has partnered with or awarded contracts to the named organisation.
value seen: partner relationship stated in the cited announcement
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2024/10/28/nakheel-partners-with-dewa-for-aed-270-million-substations-on-palm-jebel-ali

Sources: summary

COMPANY2026-06-16

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel awarded Dh5 billion in contracts in 2024 to Ginco General Contracting, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast and UNEC
value seen: Nakheel awarded Dh5 billion in contracts in 2024 to Ginco General Contracting, Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast and UNEC
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2026/06/16/dubai-s-palm-jebel-ali-villas-head-for-first-handovers-this-year

Sources: name

COMPANY2022-11-08

Partner announcement

Nakheel
The refinancing of AED 11 billion has been secured through a syndicate of three banks, Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD
value seen: Mashreq Bank
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2022/11/08/nakheel-secures-strategic-finance-of-aed-17-billion-to-drive-new-phase-of-growth

Sources: partner type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel has partnered with or awarded contracts to the named organisation.
value seen: partner relationship stated in the cited announcement
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2024/10/28/nakheel-partners-with-dewa-for-aed-270-million-substations-on-palm-jebel-ali

Sources: summary

COMPANY2022-11-08

Partner announcement

Nakheel
The refinancing of AED 11 billion has been secured through a syndicate of three banks, Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD
value seen: The refinancing of AED 11 billion has been secured through a syndicate of three banks, Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2022/11/08/nakheel-secures-strategic-finance-of-aed-17-billion-to-drive-new-phase-of-growth

Sources: name

COMPANY2022-11-08

Partner announcement

Nakheel
The refinancing of AED 11 billion has been secured through a syndicate of three banks, Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD
value seen: Dubai Islamic Bank
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2022/11/08/nakheel-secures-strategic-finance-of-aed-17-billion-to-drive-new-phase-of-growth

Sources: partner type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel has partnered with or awarded contracts to the named organisation.
value seen: partner relationship stated in the cited announcement
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2024/10/28/nakheel-partners-with-dewa-for-aed-270-million-substations-on-palm-jebel-ali

Sources: summary

COMPANY2022-11-08

Partner announcement

Nakheel
The refinancing of AED 11 billion has been secured through a syndicate of three banks, Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD
value seen: The refinancing of AED 11 billion has been secured through a syndicate of three banks, Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2022/11/08/nakheel-secures-strategic-finance-of-aed-17-billion-to-drive-new-phase-of-growth

Sources: name

COMPANY2022-11-08

Partner announcement

Nakheel
The refinancing of AED 11 billion has been secured through a syndicate of three banks, Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD
value seen: Emirates NBD
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2022/11/08/nakheel-secures-strategic-finance-of-aed-17-billion-to-drive-new-phase-of-growth

Sources: partner type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Partner announcement

Nakheel
Nakheel has partnered with or awarded contracts to the named organisation.
value seen: partner relationship stated in the cited announcement
no listed category matches this wording, so it is shown as the source wrote it
held out of the figures · no listed category matches this wording
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2024/10/28/nakheel-partners-with-dewa-for-aed-270-million-substations-on-palm-jebel-ali

Sources: summary

COMPANY2022-11-08

Partner announcement

Nakheel
The refinancing of AED 11 billion has been secured through a syndicate of three banks, Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD
value seen: The refinancing of AED 11 billion has been secured through a syndicate of three banks, Mashreq Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates NBD
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/media-centre/press-releases/news-detail/2022/11/08/nakheel-secures-strategic-finance-of-aed-17-billion-to-drive-new-phase-of-growth

Registrations & licences

DEVELOPER LICENCE100
Dubai Land Department · AE
Jurisdiction-agnostic: a DLD number, a Companies House number and a state RERA registration all land in the same table.

Contact

Markets

1 countries
United Arab Emiratesactive 9 projects tracked

What they build

3 types
Residential, for sale9 of 9
Mixed use1 of 9
Hotel1 of 9
A project counts once under each type it carries, so the shares add to more than the project count.

Management

Principals & executives

6 names found
HS
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
He is Nakheel’s chairman within the Dubai Holding structure and has led major Dubai aviation and economic institutions since 1985. His current portfolio includes Emirates Airline and Group, Dubai Airports, Emirates NBD and the Dubai Holding chairmanship.
Current title
Chairman
Experience
38+ years dubai economic development
Companies before
none sourced
Education
University of DenverBachelor’s in Political Science
Other boards
Chairman, Emirates NBDChairman, Dubai AirportsChairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and GroupSecond Vice Chairman, Executive Council of DubaiChairman, Dubai Supreme Fiscal CommitteeBoard Member, Investment Corporation of Dubai
Known for
ChairmanEmirates chairman & CEODubai Airports chairman
https://linkedin.com/in/ahmedbinsaeed

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Bachelor’s in Political Science
value seen: Bachelor’s in Political Science
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
University of Denver
value seen: University of Denver
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: full name

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
value seen: HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: linkedin page

SOCIALdate not shown in source

LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn
https://linkedin.com/in/ahmedbinsaeed
value seen: https://linkedin.com/in/ahmedbinsaeed
https://linkedin.com

Sources: other boards

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Chairman, Emirates NBD; Chairman, Dubai Airports; Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group; Second Vice Chairman, Executive Council of Dubai; Chairman, Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee; Board Member, Investment Corporation of Dubai
value seen: Chairman, Emirates NBD; Chairman, Dubai Airports; Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group; Second Vice Chairman, Executive Council of Dubai; Chairman, Dubai Supreme Fiscal Committee; Board Member, Investment Corporation of Dubai
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: role type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Chairman — CHAIR
value seen: CHAIR
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: summary

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
He is Nakheel’s chairman within the Dubai Holding structure and has led major Dubai aviation and economic institutions since 1985. His current portfolio includes Emirates Airline and Group, Dubai Airports, Emirates NBD and the Dubai Holding chairmanship.
value seen: He is Nakheel’s chairman within the Dubai Holding structure and has led major Dubai aviation and economic institutions since 1985. His current portfolio includes Emirates Airline and Group, Dubai Airports, Emirates NBD and the Dubai Holding chairmanship.
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: tags

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Chairman | 38+ yrs Dubai economic development | Emirates chairman & CEO | Dubai Airports chairman
value seen: Chairman; 38+ yrs Dubai economic development; Emirates chairman & CEO; Dubai Airports chairman
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: title

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Chairman
value seen: Chairman
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people
AK
Amit Kaushal
Amit Kaushal has led Dubai Holding since February 2018, including the 2024 integration of Nakheel and Meydan. His background spans investment banking and large portfolio transformations, including TECOM and Empower listings and strategic partnerships.
Current title
Group Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Holding
since February 2018
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
Goldman SachsUBSDeutsche Bank
Education
University of CambridgeMaster of Philosophy degree in Finance
University of WarwickBSc (First Class Hons.) in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics
Other boards
Non-executive director, TECOMNon-executive director, EmpowerAdvisory Board, Warwick Business SchoolBoard of Trustees, British University in DubaiChair, Executive Committee, Shamal Holding LLC
Known for
Group CEO since February 2018ex-Goldman Sachsex-UBSex-Deutsche BankCambridge MPhil Finance
https://linkedin.com/in/amit-kaushal-616183

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Master of Philosophy degree in Finance
value seen: Master of Philosophy degree in Finance
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
University of Cambridge
value seen: University of Cambridge
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
BSc (First Class Hons.) in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics
value seen: BSc (First Class Hons.) in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
University of Warwick
value seen: University of Warwick
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: full name

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Amit Kaushal
value seen: Amit Kaushal
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: linkedin page

SOCIALdate not shown in source

LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn
https://linkedin.com/in/amit-kaushal-616183
value seen: https://linkedin.com/in/amit-kaushal-616183
https://linkedin.com

Sources: other boards

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Non-executive director, TECOM; Non-executive director, Empower; Advisory Board, Warwick Business School; Board of Trustees, British University in Dubai; Chair, Executive Committee, Shamal Holding LLC
value seen: Non-executive director, TECOM; Non-executive director, Empower; Advisory Board, Warwick Business School; Board of Trustees, British University in Dubai; Chair, Executive Committee, Shamal Holding LLC
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: previous companies

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Amit has a strong experience in financial services, having spent more than a decade in the earlier years of his career with leading investment banks in London and Dubai, where he worked for Goldman Sachs, UBS and Deutsche Bank across transaction advisory, structuring and capital markets disciplines.
value seen: Goldman Sachs; UBS; Deutsche Bank
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: role type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Group Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Holding — CEO
value seen: CEO
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: since

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Amit Kaushal was appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding in February 2018.
value seen: February 2018
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: summary

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Amit Kaushal has led Dubai Holding since February 2018, including the 2024 integration of Nakheel and Meydan. His background spans investment banking and large portfolio transformations, including TECOM and Empower listings and strategic partnerships.
value seen: Amit Kaushal has led Dubai Holding since February 2018, including the 2024 integration of Nakheel and Meydan. His background spans investment banking and large portfolio transformations, including TECOM and Empower listings and strategic partnerships.
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: tags

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Group CEO since February 2018 | ex-Goldman Sachs | ex-UBS | ex-Deutsche Bank | Cambridge MPhil Finance | TECOM/Empower boards
value seen: Group CEO since February 2018; ex-Goldman Sachs; ex-UBS; ex-Deutsche Bank; Cambridge MPhil Finance; TECOM/Empower boards
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: title

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Group Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Holding
value seen: Group Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Holding
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people
KA
Khalid Al Malik
Khalid Al Malik is Managing Director of Dubai Holding and CEO of Dubai Holding Real Estate, overseeing its real-estate portfolio, development strategy and land bank that includes Nakheel’s platform. He previously led Dubai Industrial City and Tatweer and holds senior board roles across Dubai Holding-related infrastructure and telecom assets.
Current title
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
Dubai Development and Investment AuthorityDubai Industrial CityTatweer
Education
University of ArizonaBachelor’s, double major in management information systems and production and operations management
Zayed UniversityMaster’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Other boards
Board, SmartCity MaltaBoard, SmartCity KochiBoard, Dubai Waste Management CompanyBoard, Tunisie TelecomBoard, Dubai Hills Estate GroupCouncil member, British University in Dubai
Known for
DHRE CEODubai Holding Managing Directorex-Tatweer CEOex-Dubai Industrial City CEOMBA
https://linkedin.com/in/khalidalmalik

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Bachelor’s, double major in management information systems and production and operations management
value seen: Bachelor’s, double major in management information systems and production and operations management
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
University of Arizona
value seen: University of Arizona
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
value seen: Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Zayed University
value seen: Zayed University
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: full name

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Khalid Al Malik
value seen: Khalid Al Malik
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: linkedin page

SOCIALdate not shown in source

LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn
https://linkedin.com/in/khalidalmalik
value seen: https://linkedin.com/in/khalidalmalik
https://linkedin.com

Sources: other boards

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Board, SmartCity Malta; Board, SmartCity Kochi; Board, Dubai Waste Management Company; Board, Tunisie Telecom; Board, Dubai Hills Estate Group; Council member, British University in Dubai
value seen: Board, SmartCity Malta; Board, SmartCity Kochi; Board, Dubai Waste Management Company; Board, Tunisie Telecom; Board, Dubai Hills Estate Group; Council member, British University in Dubai
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: previous companies

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Previously, Khalid held various prominent roles within the Dubai government and private sector, including Director of Operations at the Dubai Development and Investment Authority, CEO of Dubai Industrial City, and CEO of Tatweer.
value seen: Dubai Development and Investment Authority; Dubai Industrial City; Tatweer
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: role type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — CEO
value seen: CEO
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: summary

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Khalid Al Malik is Managing Director of Dubai Holding and CEO of Dubai Holding Real Estate, overseeing its real-estate portfolio, development strategy and land bank that includes Nakheel’s platform. He previously led Dubai Industrial City and Tatweer and holds senior board roles across Dubai Holding-related infrastructure and telecom assets.
value seen: Khalid Al Malik is Managing Director of Dubai Holding and CEO of Dubai Holding Real Estate, overseeing its real-estate portfolio, development strategy and land bank that includes Nakheel’s platform. He previously led Dubai Industrial City and Tatweer and holds senior board roles across Dubai Holding-related infrastructure and telecom assets.
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: tags

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
DHRE CEO | Dubai Holding Managing Director | ex-Tatweer CEO | ex-Dubai Industrial City CEO | MBA | Real-estate portfolio oversight
value seen: DHRE CEO; Dubai Holding Managing Director; ex-Tatweer CEO; ex-Dubai Industrial City CEO; MBA; Real-estate portfolio oversight
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: title

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
value seen: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people
ZD
Zuber Dehgamia
Zuber Dehgamia is CFO of Dubai Holding Real Estate and is responsible for financial strategy, operations and finance-function performance. A chartered accountant, he previously held finance leadership roles at Dubai Properties and Jumeirah after qualifying with PwC in the UK.
Current title
Chief Financial Officer
Experience
no career length stated
Companies before
PwCDubai PropertiesJumeirah Group
Education
University of ManchesterBachelor of Arts (Econ) (Honours) in Accounting and Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and WalesQualified Chartered Accountant
Other boards
none sourced
Known for
CFOChartered Accountantex-PwCex-Jumeirahex-Dubai Properties
https://linkedin.com/in/zuber-dehgamia-35139b14

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Bachelor of Arts (Econ) (Honours) in Accounting and Finance
value seen: Bachelor of Arts (Econ) (Honours) in Accounting and Finance
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
University of Manchester
value seen: University of Manchester
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Qualified Chartered Accountant
value seen: Qualified Chartered Accountant
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
value seen: Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: full name

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Zuber Dehgamia
value seen: Zuber Dehgamia
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: linkedin page

SOCIALdate not shown in source

LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn
https://linkedin.com/in/zuber-dehgamia-35139b14
value seen: https://linkedin.com/in/zuber-dehgamia-35139b14
https://linkedin.com

Sources: previous companies

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Prior to his current position, Zuber worked as the Head of Finance at Dubai Properties and in key senior finance positions at Jumeirah Group.
value seen: PwC; Dubai Properties; Jumeirah Group
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: role type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Chief Financial Officer — CFO
value seen: CFO
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: summary

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Zuber Dehgamia is CFO of Dubai Holding Real Estate and is responsible for financial strategy, operations and finance-function performance. A chartered accountant, he previously held finance leadership roles at Dubai Properties and Jumeirah after qualifying with PwC in the UK.
value seen: Zuber Dehgamia is CFO of Dubai Holding Real Estate and is responsible for financial strategy, operations and finance-function performance. A chartered accountant, he previously held finance leadership roles at Dubai Properties and Jumeirah after qualifying with PwC in the UK.
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: tags

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
CFO | Chartered Accountant | ex-PwC | ex-Jumeirah | ex-Dubai Properties | Real-estate finance
value seen: CFO; Chartered Accountant; ex-PwC; ex-Jumeirah; ex-Dubai Properties; Real-estate finance
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: title

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Chief Financial Officer
value seen: Chief Financial Officer
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people
MJ
Mariam Juma
Mariam Juma is COO of Dubai Holding Real Estate, managing HR, IT, administration and procurement, communications and strategic planning. Her prior work covered Dubai Properties, Emirates International Telecommunications, Emaar, Emirates Airlines and Dubai Women’s College, giving her a broad operating and transformation background.
Current title
Chief Operating Officer
Experience
23+ years operations
Companies before
Dubai Properties GroupEmirates International TelecommunicationsEmaar PropertiesEmirates AirlinesDubai Women’s College
Education
Michigan State UniversityMaster of Jurisprudence
British University in DubaiMSc in Human Resources Management and Services
Dubai Women’s CollegeBachelor of Applied Science in Business IT
Other boards
none sourced
Known for
COOex-Dubai Propertiesex-EmaarMichigan State master’sHR and change management
https://linkedin.com/in/mariam-bualshawarib

Sources: degree

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Nakheel
Master of Jurisprudence
value seen: Master of Jurisprudence
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Michigan State University
value seen: Michigan State University
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
MSc in Human Resources Management and Services
value seen: MSc in Human Resources Management and Services
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
British University in Dubai
value seen: British University in Dubai
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Bachelor of Applied Science in Business IT
value seen: Bachelor of Applied Science in Business IT
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Dubai Women’s College
value seen: Dubai Women’s College
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: full name

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Mariam Juma
value seen: Mariam Juma
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: linkedin page

SOCIALdate not shown in source

LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn
https://linkedin.com/in/mariam-bualshawarib
value seen: https://linkedin.com/in/mariam-bualshawarib
https://linkedin.com

Sources: previous companies

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Nakheel
Prior to the current role, Mariam was the Chief Human Resources Officer with Dubai Properties Group. Earlier, she was the Head of Human Resources and Organizational Development with the Emirates International Telecommunications, managing all aspects of human resources – from compensation, contracts, diversity, and long-term strategy. Prior to that, Mariam handled employee relations, strategy, compensation, and benefits at Emaar Properties, worked in procurement and logistics with Emirates Airlines and database development with the Dubai Women’s College.
value seen: Dubai Properties Group; Emirates International Telecommunications; Emaar Properties; Emirates Airlines; Dubai Women’s College
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: role type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Chief Operating Officer — COO
value seen: COO
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: summary

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Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Mariam Juma is COO of Dubai Holding Real Estate, managing HR, IT, administration and procurement, communications and strategic planning. Her prior work covered Dubai Properties, Emirates International Telecommunications, Emaar, Emirates Airlines and Dubai Women’s College, giving her a broad operating and transformation background.
value seen: Mariam Juma is COO of Dubai Holding Real Estate, managing HR, IT, administration and procurement, communications and strategic planning. Her prior work covered Dubai Properties, Emirates International Telecommunications, Emaar, Emirates Airlines and Dubai Women’s College, giving her a broad operating and transformation background.
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: tags

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
COO | 23+ yrs operations | ex-Dubai Properties | ex-Emaar | Michigan State master’s | HR and change management
value seen: COO; 23+ yrs operations; ex-Dubai Properties; ex-Emaar; Michigan State master’s; HR and change management
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: title

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Chief Operating Officer
value seen: Chief Operating Officer
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people
MA
Mohammed Al Habbai
Mohammed Al Habbai is Chief Real Estate Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, with responsibility spanning complex leisure, entertainment and residential development and ongoing operations. Earlier, he led Dubailand as CEO and held development and leisure responsibilities at Tatweer, after a 15-year Emirates airline career.
Current title
Chief Real Estate Officer
Experience
15+ years emirates
Companies before
Tatweer DubaiDubailandEmirates Airlines
Education
Salem University of West VirginiaBachelor’s in Business Administration
IATASenior Diploma in Airline Management
Other boards
none sourced
Known for
Chief Real Estate Officerex-Dubailand CEOex-TatweerLeisure and residential development

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Bachelor’s in Business Administration
value seen: Bachelor’s in Business Administration
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Salem University of West Virginia
value seen: Salem University of West Virginia
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: degree

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Senior Diploma in Airline Management
value seen: Senior Diploma in Airline Management
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: institution

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
IATA
value seen: IATA
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: full name

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Mohammed Al Habbai
value seen: Mohammed Al Habbai
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: previous companies

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Prior to his current role, Mohammed was the Vice President for Development, Leisure, and Entertainment at Tatweer Dubai and the CEO of Dubailand, where he oversaw key developments in Dubailand including Bawadi, Tiger Woods, and the Dubai Wheel. ... Mohammed also had valuable experience helping drive the growth of Emirates Airlines across different geographies, setting up new routes and new operations across the globe.
value seen: Tatweer Dubai; Dubailand; Emirates Airlines
held out of the figures · the quote does not carry this value
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: role type

COMPANYdate not shown in source

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Nakheel
Chief Real Estate Officer — OTHER
value seen: OTHER
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: summary

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Mohammed Al Habbai is Chief Real Estate Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, with responsibility spanning complex leisure, entertainment and residential development and ongoing operations. Earlier, he led Dubailand as CEO and held development and leisure responsibilities at Tatweer, after a 15-year Emirates airline career.
value seen: Mohammed Al Habbai is Chief Real Estate Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, with responsibility spanning complex leisure, entertainment and residential development and ongoing operations. Earlier, he led Dubailand as CEO and held development and leisure responsibilities at Tatweer, after a 15-year Emirates airline career.
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: tags

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Chief Real Estate Officer | ex-Dubailand CEO | ex-Tatweer | 15 yrs Emirates | Leisure and residential development
value seen: Chief Real Estate Officer; ex-Dubailand CEO; ex-Tatweer; 15 yrs Emirates; Leisure and residential development
value paraphrased from this source
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Sources: title

COMPANYdate not shown in source

Leadership - Chairman & Executive Team | Nakheel

Nakheel
Chief Real Estate Officer
value seen: Chief Real Estate Officer
https://www.nakheel.com/en/world-of-nakheel/people

Projects

Assessment coverage

Completed projects: 2016-10-15 through 2026-10-15. Initial research is capped at 10 completed projects and a separate delivery-risk search capped at 7 findings. Risk findings are not project assessment counts. Absence is not proof of a complete portfolio or no failures. Month-level dates overlapping a boundary are excluded from figures.

0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.

Stalled, cancelled & overdue projects

0 evidenced cases
The capped delivery-risk search ran; no project-level exception cases are recorded here. Risk findings are listed under Risks and are separate from assessed projects. This does not establish that the developer has no delivery failures.

Completed projects

9 projects
ProjectLocationTypeUnitsFloorsAreaCostPayment planLaunchedConstruction startOriginal targetHandoverDelayConfidenceStatus
Jebel Ali Village Townhouses – Phase 1Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jabal Ali First
residential for sale2861———10/50/401202217th March 2022Dec 2025Apr 2026+4.0 mo
(+4.0 to +4.0)
sourcedcompleted
Jebel Ali Village Townhouses – Phase 2Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jabal Ali First
residential for sale1331———10/50/401202217th March 2022Oct 2025 – Dec 2025Apr 2026+5.0 mo
(+4.0 to +6.0)
sourcedcompleted
Jebel Ali Village Townhouses – Phase 3Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jabal Ali First
residential for sale1981———10/50/4012022September 29, 2022—Apr 2026—not scorablecompleted
Jebel Ali Village — VillasDubai, United Arab Emirates
Jabal Ali First
residential for sale2811G+1——10/50/40120217 November 2021—Apr 2026—not scorablecompleted
Tilal Al Furjan – Phase 1Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jabal Ali First
residential for sale2361———50/501202226th January 2022—Oct 2024 – Dec 2024—not scorablecompleted
Tilal Al Furjan – Phase 2Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jabal Ali First
residential for sale2471———10/40/5012022May 19, 2022Oct 2024 – Dec 2024Oct 2024 – Dec 20240.0 mo
(−2.0 to +2.0)
sourcedcompleted
Murooj Al Furjan WestDubai, United Arab Emirates
Al Furjan
residential for sale————5/35/6012021September 2021Apr 2024 – Jun 2024Sep 2024+4.0 mo
(+3.0 to +5.0)
sourcedcompleted
Murooj Al Furjan 2Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jabal Ali First
residential for sale————50/501202101-May-2021Sep 2024Jul 2024 – Sep 2024−1.0 mo
(−2.0 to 0.0)
sourcedcompleted
The Palm TowerDubai, United Arab Emirates
Palm Jumeirah
mixed use, residential for sale, hotel432152——60/401201417 Feb 2014Jan 2016 – Dec 2016Nov 2021+64.5 mo
(+59.0 to +70.0)
sourcedcompleted
Click any row for the sources behind it. Cost basis matters: an estimated cost, a construction loan and a sale price are different numbers. Each row states which one it is, so they are never averaged together.

Awards

Awards & recognition

7 found
PROJECT AWARD Winner 25 September 2026 (award event); reported 28 September 2026
Iconic Project of the Year · Palm Jebel Ali
Nakheel was named the winner for Palm Jebel Ali in the Iconic Project of the Year category at the 2026 Pillars of Real Estate Awards.
PROJECT AWARD Winner 2021; reported 21 December 2021
World’s Leading Tourism Development Project · Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah, identified in the source as Nakheel’s flagship master development, won the World’s Leading Tourism Development Project title at the 2021 World Travel Awards.
PROJECT AWARD Winner 2021; reported 21 December 2021
Middle East’s Leading New Tourist Attraction · The View at The Palm
The View at The Palm, a Nakheel destination, won the Middle East’s Leading New Tourist Attraction title at the 2021 World Travel Awards.
PROJECT AWARD Winner 2021; reported 21 December 2021
Dubai’s Leading Beach Destination · Palm West Beach
Palm West Beach, identified in the source as a Nakheel seafront destination, won the Dubai’s Leading Beach Destination title at the 2021 World Travel Awards.
PROJECT AWARD Winner 2021; reported 21 December 2021
World’s Leading New Hotel · The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm
The St. Regis The Palm, Dubai, identified in the source as a destination within Nakheel’s Palm Tower, won the World’s Leading New Hotel title at the 2021 World Travel Awards.
RANKING Ranked 2024; page updated March 2024
Best Workplaces in UAE™ 2024 — Large Organizations
Nakheel was ranked 29th among Large Organizations in the Best Workplaces in UAE 2024 list.
COMPANY AWARD Winner 27 November 2017 (award event); reported 28 November 2017
Developer of the Year
Nakheel was listed as the winner of Developer of the Year at the 2017 Big Project Middle East Awards.

Risks

Risk flags

6 found
FINANCIAL DISTRESS 2009–2010 restructuring; refinancing reported November 8, 2022
Nakheel was forced into a major debt restructuring after Dubai’s 2009–2010 real-estate crash; in 2022 it refinanced AED 11 billion and raised a further AED 6 billion, indicating the older restructuring remained part of its financial history, although the 2022 financing was presented as strengthening its position.
PROJECT CANCELLED Project halted in 2008–2009; cancellation and buyer dispute reported November 17, 2022 and June 1, 2023
Nakheel’s Palm Jebel Ali project, launched in 2003, was halted during the 2008 financial crisis and abandoned for years; a 2022 cancellation left hundreds of buyers in limbo, while Nakheel offered refunds based on amounts collected from original buyers and a group of owners appealed the cancellation judgment.
LEGAL April 2, 2024
In Dubai Court of Cassation case DCC 6/2024, a buyer challenged RERA decisions concerning the Palm Jebel Ali Fronds and Water Homes projects; the court confirmed that the Special Judicial Committee for Incomplete and Cancelled Projects has exclusive jurisdiction over the dispute.
DELIVERY DELAY Published 2024-10-15; status reported as of that publication date.
Nakheel’s World Islands remains materially incomplete: a 2024 report said only three projects had come to fruition and that the wider development was still at least a decade from completion, after work was suspended following the 2009 financial crash.
DELIVERY DELAY Cancellation/stall reported 2014-12-02; no immediate restart reported 2018-10-09; relaunch confirmed 2022-09-28 and construction progress reported in 2024–2026.
Nakheel’s Palm Jebel Ali was a long-stalled development with off-plan units reported “under cancellation” by Dubai Land Department in 2014 and no immediate restart planned in 2018; Nakheel subsequently relaunched the master project and reported active construction, so this is historical delay rather than a current finding of non-delivery.
PROJECT CANCELLED Published 2018-07-31; later resolution not established by the retrieved evidence.
Nakheel suspended the Trump Tower project in 2018 and scaled back work on some projects to reflect market conditions; the retrieved report does not establish a later restart or completion.

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