Name: Khalid Al Malik
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Dubai Holding Real Estate
Category: Developer Titans
Khalid Al Malik is serving as Managing Director of Dubai Holding and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate. In his dual roles, he orchestrates the Group’s extensive property portfolio, which brings together some of the Emirate’s most influential real estate developers—Nakheel, Meraas, Meydan, and Dubai Properties—under one strategic umbrella.
Dubai Holding Real Estate, a key pillar of Dubai Holding, consolidates the operations of these major entities to drive the city’s ambitious urban and economic transformation. In 2025, Nakheel reported that Lagoon Views in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City – District One had reached 85.7% completion, signaling strong progress in one of Dubai’s most prestigious communities. That same year, Meydan awarded a $144 million construction contract to Bhatia General Contracting Co. for the development of Naya, another landmark within the district. In March 2025, Meraas further expanded the Group’s development momentum, awarding a contract worth over $544.6 million to Arabian Construction Company for the construction of Design Quarter at d3, a dynamic creative hub within Dubai Design District.
With a career that bridges both public and private sectors, Khalid has held several prominent positions, including CEO of Tatweer, CEO of Dubai Industrial City, and Director of Operations at the Dubai Development and Investment Authority. These roles have helped him develop a strategic approach to urban planning, infrastructure development, and sustainable growth aligned with Dubai’s long-term vision.
Under his leadership, Dubai Holding Real Estate has accelerated large-scale developments and entered multimillion-dollar partnerships that are actively reshaping Dubai’s residential and mixed-use landscapes. His governance extends across multiple boards, including SmartCity Malta, SmartCity Kochi, Warsan Waste Management Company, Tunisie Telecom, and Dubai Hills Estate Group. He also serves as a council member at the British University in Dubai, reflecting his commitment to education and knowledge-based economic progress.
