Name: Amit Kaushal
Designation: Group Chief Executive Officer
Company: Dubai Holding Real Estate (DHRE)
Amit Kaushal, Group Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding, has been a defining force behind one of the UAE’s most ambitious corporate transformations, steering the Group through a period of accelerated growth while aligning its strategy with the visionary mandate of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to build a sustainable, innovation-led future economy.
Since his appointment in February 2018, Amit has led Dubai Holding’s evolution into a globally diversified investment group spanning real estate, hospitality, retail, media, leisure, and entertainment, with investments extending across more than 30 countries. His leadership is marked not simply by expansion but by disciplined scale, growth underpinned by governance, operational integration, and long-term value creation.
Over the past eight years, Amit has overseen landmark integrations that reshaped the Group’s operating model, including Meraas, DXB Entertainments, and most notably Nakheel and Meydan in 2024. These strategic consolidations streamlined operations, unlocked synergies, and strengthened Dubai Holding’s foundations for sustainable economic growth, reinforcing its position as a leader built for the future. Capital markets excellence has been a cornerstone of Amit’s tenure. Under his leadership, Dubai Holding successfully listed TECOM Group PJSC and Empower on the Dubai Financial Market in 2022, followed by the public listing of Dubai Residential REIT in 2025, milestones that reflected institutional maturity, investor confidence, and strategic clarity. Amit’s strategic leadership has strengthened Dubai Holding’s investments in major UAE companies, global partnerships, and diversified sectors, while expanding luxury hospitality and real estate platforms worldwide.
Through landmark developments, cross-border acquisitions, and joint ventures with leading global firms, he has enhanced Dubai’s international profile and economic resilience. Guided by extensive experience in global finance, Amit drives scale with purpose, strategic diversification, and long-term value creation. Beyond commercial growth, he actively contributes to governance, institutional oversight, and academic initiatives, shaping Dubai Holding’s role in the nation’s economic growth and positioning the UAE as a globally influential, innovation-driven hub.
