Dubai Holding
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Year of establishment
2004
Developed Projects
2004+
Price starts at AED 245,000
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Last reviewed: 2026-11-01
Dubai Holding is the investment group behind Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties; The National describes it as the personal corporate portfolio of Dubai's Ruler (March 2024). It also owns 29.73% of Emaar (May 2026) and 85% of the listed Dubai Residential REIT (May 2025). No DLD registry sample is shown here: none of the 7 Dubai Holding projects listed on Profound has registry records in our dataset, so see the Nakheel and Meraas pages. The caveat is that a strong parent does not guarantee any single project's dates. Check Dubai REST status, the escrow account and the SPA delay clause.
Track record
| Figure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects listed on Profound | 7live project pages, Profound's data (Nov 2026)Profound's live listings · Nov 2026 |
| Projects with DLD registry records in Profound's dataset | 0no registry sample shown (Oct 2026); see Nakheel and Meraas for subsidiary samplesDLD registry records in Profound's project dataset · Oct 2026 |
| Established | 2004Dubai Holding website (Who we are) · Nov 2026 |
| Ownership | Owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid as his personal corporate portfolio; Nakheel and Meydan merged into itThe National · Mar 2024 |
| Meraas | Became part of Dubai HoldingGovernment of Dubai Media Office · Jun 2020 |
| Stake in Emaar Properties | 29.73% (largest shareholder)Government of Dubai Media Office · May 2026 |
| Dubai Residential REIT | Listed on DFM; 35,700 residential units; Dubai Holding keeps 85%Dubai Residential REIT · May 2025 |
Watch out for
- No DLD registry sample is available for Dubai Holding-branded projects in Profound's dataset (Oct 2026); check each project's registry record yourself.
- Projects are sold through subsidiaries (Nakheel, Meraas, Dubai Properties and others); confirm which entity signs the SPA and which escrow account is named.
- Subsidiary samples show mixed timing: 2 of 14 active Meraas projects were past their registered completion date on 1 Nov 2026, and none of 6 active Nakheel projects (Profound's dataset).
Is Dubai Holding government owned?
It is owned by Dubai's Ruler rather than listed. The National calls Dubai Holding, set up in 2004, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's personal corporate portfolio (March 2024). Its real estate arm includes Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties, and it holds 85% of the DFM-listed Dubai Residential REIT (May 2025). It is state-linked, but it does not publish results the way a listed company does.
Does Dubai Holding own Emaar?
Partly. In May 2026 Dubai Holding took over the Investment Corporation of Dubai's 22.27% stake in Emaar Properties, raising its total to 29.73% and making it the largest shareholder (Government of Dubai Media Office). Emaar remains a separate company listed on the Dubai Financial Market with its own board, and most of its shares are held by other investors.
Which developers have the strongest track record?
There is no official ranking. Look at finished projects, delays against registered dates, escrow and disclosure. For Dubai Holding, read the record through its brands: in Profound's DLD registry sample (October 2026), Meraas had 2 of 14 active projects past their registered date and Nakheel none of 6. Check any project on Dubai REST.
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About Dubai Holding
Dubai Holding is a state-backed Dubai investment group, established in 2004 to take on large, strategic projects that support the emirate's economy. The National has called it the personal portfolio of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Ruler of Dubai, and its interests run across property, hospitality, entertainment, asset management and investments.
Its homebuilding sits within Dubai Holding Real Estate, which brings several master developers under one roof. Meraas, the name behind Bluewaters, City Walk and Jumeira Bay, was merged into the group in 2020. Dubai Properties built Jumeirah Beach Residence and Business Bay. Nakheel, the developer of Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jebel Ali and Dubai Islands, joined together with Meydan in 2024. Between them, these brands build apartments, villas and complete waterfront and city communities across Dubai.
The group's record is written across many of the Dubai addresses buyers already know. Dubai Holding counts the world's first 40-tower development built in a single phase among its achievements, and its real estate arm reports more than 106,700 homes and land plots delivered, in communities where about 1.6 million people live. Its wider portfolio includes Mudon, Villanova, Tilal Al Furjan, Nad Al Sheba Gardens and District One.
Closest to the homes Profound lists is Madinat Jumeirah Living, launched in 2018 as the first freehold residential community in Umm Suqeim. It faces Burj Al Arab, spans 3.85 million sq ft with 54 planned buildings, and links to Souk Madinat Jumeirah by an air-conditioned footbridge. Its contractor has handed over four earlier phases, and a newer phase of 244 apartments, Riwa, is due for completion in the third quarter of 2027.
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Dubai Holding homes on Profound
Most of the Dubai Holding homes Profound lists are in Madinat Jumeirah Living, the low-rise community in Umm Suqeim a short walk from the sea. They include Rahaal, Asayel 1 and Lamtara 1, each with apartments from one to four bedrooms, and penthouses in Rahaal. Prices on Profound start from about AED 1,200,000 in Rahaal, about AED 1,390,000 in Lamtara 1 and about AED 1,500,000 in Asayel 1.
Outside the community, the listings cover Jumeirah Hills – The Palaces, five- and six-bedroom villas in Umm Suqeim; Al Dhabi, studio to two-bedroom apartments in Al Barsha; and Burj Jumeirah in Al Sufouh, the 550-metre tower whose plans Dubai Holding unveiled in 2019.
Several Dubai Holding homes on Profound are in finished buildings, while newer phases are sold before completion. For Lamtara 1 the plan Profound holds is 20/80; for the other projects, plans vary and our team can share the current one. Before paying for any off-plan home in Dubai, the Dubai Land Department advises checking that the project and the developer are registered with RERA, that the project has an escrow account with a named escrow agent, and how far construction has progressed against the expected completion date. Our RERA-licensed team runs these checks with you, compares buildings and floor plans across the community, and stays with you through the sale agreement and registration.
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Dubai Holding FAQs
Who owns Dubai Holding?
Dubai Holding is owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Ruler of Dubai; The National described it in 2024 as his personal corporate portfolio. The group was established in 2004. The same report named Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum as its chairman. Property is one of several sectors the group covers, alongside hospitality, asset management and entertainment.
Which developers are part of Dubai Holding?
Dubai Holding's real estate division brings together Meraas, Nakheel and Dubai Properties, along with the facilities manager Ejadah. Meraas joined the group in 2020 and Nakheel in 2024, so communities as different as Bluewaters, City Walk, Palm Jumeirah and Business Bay now sit under the same owner.
Which Dubai Holding projects can I buy through Profound?
The Dubai Holding projects Profound lists include Rahaal, Asayel 1 and Lamtara 1 in Madinat Jumeirah Living, as well as Jumeirah Hills – The Palaces, Al Dhabi and Burj Jumeirah. Apartments in Rahaal start on Profound from about AED 1,200,000. Availability changes often, so our team confirms which homes are open before you book a viewing.
Can foreigners buy in Madinat Jumeirah Living?
Yes, foreign buyers can own homes in Madinat Jumeirah Living, which Dubai Holding launched in 2018 as the first freehold residential community in Umm Suqeim. In a 2020 update, Dubai Holding said overseas investors had bought 43.52% of the units sold. Ownership is recorded as a freehold title with the Dubai Land Department.
How do I buy off-plan from Dubai Holding?
Buying off-plan from Dubai Holding starts with checking the project with the Dubai Land Department, because Dubai's Law No. 8 of 2007 requires every off-plan project to have its own escrow account with an accredited escrow agent. Our team confirms the escrow details, the payment plan for the phase you pick and the handover schedule, then guides you through reservation, the sale agreement and registration.
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