The Gentrification of Karachi’s Coastline
3. Dubai World
Introduction:
- “Dubai World is Dubai’s flag bearer in global investments” (www.dubaiworld.ae)
- It is one of the largest holding companies in the world and focuses on Development, Hospitality, Investment, Commodities, Marine Services and Ports and Free Zones
- As a holding company it operates a highly diversified spectrum of industrial segments and plays a major role in the emirate’s rapid economic growth
- Its primary aim is to “play the role of a growth engine that powers development both locally and internationally”
- With over 50,000 employees and offerings in over 100 cities, Dubai World is bringing together some of Dubai’s most significant companies as well as leading international firms to create a powerful growth engine
- Dubai World’s investment spans four strategic growth areas of 21st Century commerce namely, Transport & Logistics, Drydocks & Maritime, Urban Development and Investment & Financial Services
Vision:
”Our vision is to become the foremost holding company, playing a key role in the global economy and leveraging our strengths to create outstanding shareholder value”.
Mission:
”Our Mission is to generate global socio-economic growth and sustainable stakeholder wealth through diversified investments, executing innovative projects and key strategic partnerships”
Portfolio:
Its portfolio comprises some of the world’s best known companies and a number of outstanding projects. This includes DP World, one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world; Drydocks World & Dubai Maritime City designed to turn Dubai into a major ship-building and maritime hub; Economic Zones World which operates several free zones around the world including Jafza and TechnoPark in Dubai; Nakheel the property developer behind iconic projects such as The Palm Islands and The World among others; Limitless the international real estate master planner with current development projects in various parts of the world; Leisurecorp a global sports and leisure investment group, reshaping the industry by unlocking value across investment, development and brand opportunities; Dubai World Africa which oversees the regional development and portfolio of investments in the African continent.; and Istithmar World, the group’s investment arm that has a global footprint in finance, capital, leisure, aviation and various other business ventures.
Recent Projects:
- Arabian Canal, Dubai
- Downtown Jebel Ali, Dubai
- Jemeirah Park, Dubai
- London Gateway Terminal, UK
- V & A Waterfront, South Africa
- Vancouver Terminal, Canada
Contact Information:
PO Box 17000
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Phone: 009714-8818808
Fax: 009714-8817722
Website: www.dubaiworld.ae
4. Nakheel
Introduction:
- “Nakheel is the force turning the vision of Dubai into reality”
- It is Dubai’s “premier” development company
- When complete, projects such as the Palm Trilogy, the World and Waterfront will add more than 600 miles of beachfront to the Dubai coastline and cover over 2 billion sq ft.
- It has donned Dubai with “with landmarks of ingenuity, distinctive residential communities, unique retail offerings and unprecedented investment opportunities”
- Its focus is on building icons that “embody innovation and progress, creating a legacy of value for generations to come”
- Nakheel is the only property development company in the Arabian Gulf with dedicated experts working full time in the area of environmental research and development
Vision:
“We are inspired as people, and inspire others to achieve remarkable things. We are making a huge contribution to the improvement of people’s lives and opportunities”
Nakheel shares the same vision and feeling for humanity that Sheikh Rashid expressed and that was carried through by Sheikh Mohammed for a better way of life for his people.
Developments:
Palm Jemeirah, Palm Jebel Ali, Palm Deira, The World, Waterfront, Jemeirah Islands, Jemerirah Village, Jemeirah Park, Jemeirah Heights, Ibn Battuta Mall, Discovery Gardens, International City, The Gardens, Al Furjan, Dragon Mart, Dubai Promenade, Mina Rashid, The Universe
Contact Information:
Nakheel
P.O. Box 17777
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
T: +971 4 390 3333
F: +971 4 390 3314
E: info@nakheel.com
Website: www.nakheel.com
