Dubai Holding was established in 2004, with the directive of managing key, large scale, Dubai projects and initiatives. Its aim is the development for a varied, and sustainable, future economy. After this they developed key projects, such as:
2004: Madinat Jumeirah opened, as a themed Arabian resort.
2005: Dubai Studio City was announced.
2005: du launched in 2005, with the mission to connect people and businesses through mobile, telephone, broadband and IPTV services across the UAE.
2005: Dubai International Academic City opened.
2006: Emirates International Communications launched in 2006, and invests in communication organisations across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and South Asia, including Interoute Communications Ltd.
2007: SmartCity launched in Kochi and Malta, creating purpose-built spaces for working and living.
2008: Jumeirah Beach Residence official opening.
2013: The Dubai Design Districtwas created for the design community, both local and international.
2013: in5 launched to provide early stage companies with support, infrastructure and a working environment.
2014: Mall of the World was announced in 2014, to aligned with the Dubai Tourism Vision 2020.
2014: The Creative Community at d3 was announced in 2014, offering an outdoor space for creatives.
Major business groups of Dubai Holding: 1. Jumeirah Group, Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts is a Dubai-based international luxury hotel chain. 2. Dubai Properties , is a property development and management company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. and its portfolio includes:
Business Bay
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Dubailand
3. TECOM Group - formerly known as TECOM Investments, operates 11 sector-focused communities in Dubai. It operates and develops onshore business parks and free trade zones, including:
5. Dubai International Capital is the international investment arm of Dubai Holding, a global conglomerate and sovereign wealth fund of the government of Dubai and its ruling family. 6. Dubai Group is an investment company based in the United Arab Emirates. The company was founded in 2000 as the Investment Office, and was renamed Dubai Group in 2005. Through its companies, the group focuses on banking, investments and insurance in the United Arab Emirates and globally. 7. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company invests in telecommunications in EMEASA region. 8. Meraas is company having interest in Real estate, tourism, retail, F&B, leisure and entertainment, hospitality, healthcare.