Meraas
Vision & Corporate Structure
Foundation
2007, as a privately held Dubai-based holding company.
Chairman
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Parent
Dubai Holding (since mid-2020 merger)
Philosophy
“Inventive by design” — every project is driven by creativity, local insight and an eye for detail.
Core Business Divisions
Real Estate Development
Masterplanned communities and residential islands: Bluewaters Island, Port de La Mer, Bvlgari Residences, Nikki Beach Residences, Cherrywoods.
Bluewaters Island: 400 m offshore Palm Jumeirah, home to Ain Dubai and luxury apartments handed over from Q1 2018.
City Walk: 900,000 m² urban precinct blending retail, cafes and residences; opened February 2016.
Enterprises & Leisure
Owner-operator of Dubai Parks and Resorts (Motiongate, Bollywood Parks, Legoland and waterpark) covering 25 million ft² (Wikipedia).
Dubai Harbour & Cruise Terminal: Middle East’s largest marina, two terminals for 13,200 guests.
The Green Planet, Hub Zero and Hawa Hawa attractions within City Walk & La Mer.
Retail, F&B & Hospitality
Rove Hotels: Smart-budget brand in prime urban locations.
Branded collaborations: Caesars Palace Bluewaters, Bulgari Resort & Residences, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa.
Caruso Avenue and The Beach at La Mer retail promenades.
Healthcare & Community Initiatives
Valiant Clinic in City Walk.
Visit Hatta eco-tourism and mountain-adventure hub.
Hala China programme boosting Chinese tourism and investment in Dubai.
Milestones & Growth
2007
Meraas founded in Dubai
2016
City Walk opens to the public
2018
Bulgari Residences handovers begin
2019
Dubai Parks and Resorts reaches 5 million annual visitors
2020
Meraas merges into Dubai Holding; launches Dubai Harbour & Cruise Terminal
2021
Port de La Mer first handovers
2024
Ain Dubai attracts over 2 million riders since opening
Signature Projects & Landmarks
Ain Dubai (Bluewaters)
World’s tallest observation wheel, over 250 m high, Steel erection completed 2020.
Port de La Mer
Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community at La Mer, offering 1–4 BR apartments.
Bvlgari Resort & Residences
Branded luxury homes on Jumeira Bay, handed over from February 2018.
Nikki Beach Residences
Beachfront apartments and townhouses adjacent to the Nikki Beach resort.
Cherrywoods
Meraas’s first townhouse community, launched 2019 in Dubai Hills Estate.
Why Meraas Matters
Lifestyle-First Masterplans
Each destination is designed around experiences—shopping, dining, leisure and community.
Integrated Ecosystems
Retail, residential, hospitality and entertainment coalesce in walkable precincts.
Strategic Backing
Under Dubai Holding, Meraas projects benefit from sovereign-level funding and streamlined execution.
Tourism & Investment Drivers
Flagship assets like Ain Dubai and Dubai Parks fuel visitor numbers and rental yields.
On the Horizon
Central Park at City Walk Phase II
Expanded urban gardens and new food-hall concepts.
Bluewaters North
Additional residential towers and F&B extensions around Ain Dubai.
Dubai Harbour Phase II
Expanded marina capacity and waterfront dining precincts.
Green Carbon Hub
An eco-district pilot in Jebel Ali, showcasing sustainable building technologies.
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