Name: Majid Al Marri
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Real Estate Registration and Services sector at the Dubai Land Department (DLD)
Category: Government Visionaries
Few figures have played as pivotal a role in shaping the modern face of Dubai’s real estate and tourism sectors as Majid Al Marri. A distinguished Emirati executive with decades of experience across tourism, real estate investment, development, and international promotion, Al Marri is currently the CEO of the Real Estate Registration and Services sector at the Dubai Land Department (DLD) – a role in which he continues to champion transparency, innovation, and investor confidence in one of the world’s most dynamic property markets.
From strategy and stakeholder relations to hotel standards and international operations, Al Marri’s career has spanned an extraordinary breadth of leadership roles. Today, he also heads the Department of Real Estate Promotion within DLD’s Real Estate Investment Management & Promotion Center, bringing together developers, investors, and stakeholders under a unified vision. His mandate is clear: to enhance Dubai’s global appeal as a premier investment destination while ensuring regulatory clarity and seamless coordination across the real estate ecosystem.
Al Marri’s credentials are as impressive as his accomplishments. A graduate of the London Business School with a Master’s in Business Administration, he further honed his leadership skills through executive programs at the Dubai School of Government in partnership with Harvard University and the John F. Kennedy School of Government. These academic foundations are deeply reflected in his strategic and governance-driven leadership style. His contributions extend far beyond the office. Al Marri was handpicked by the Crown Prince of Dubai to join the Dubai World Hospitality Championship, a testament to the trust placed in his leadership at the highest levels. His past roles span across numerous high-impact platforms: Chairperson of the Dubai Green Tourism Award panel, Vice President of the Dubai Model for DTCM under the Executive Council, Chairperson of Dubai Stars and the Dubai Midnight Marathon, and a key member of the National Council of Tourism and Antiquities (Visit UAE) promotion committee.
Under his stewardship, Dubai’s real estate registration systems have become a global benchmark, streamlined, transparent, and tech-forward. His push for sustainability and regulatory efficiency has not only elevated investor trust but also positioned Dubai as a city where long-term vision meets immediate action.
Whether refining hotel classification standards, elevating Dubai’s global tourism appeal, or unifying real estate stakeholders under one strategic umbrella, Majid Al Marri continues to be a driving force in Dubai’s transformation story, an Emirati leader whose impact will be felt for generations.
