
Name: Nabil Al Kindi
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Dubai South Properties
Category: Developer Titans
Nabil Al Kindi assumed his current role in 2019, bringing extensive experience in real estate development and leadership to Dubai South Properties. As of March 2025, the company has successfully delivered 4,600 residential units, with an additional 6,150 units under construction, amounting to a total project value of $3 billion. Under Al Kindi’s leadership, Dubai South Properties achieved a major milestone in 2024 with the handover of The Pulse Beachfront and the awarding of $544.6 million in construction contracts. That same year, the company also generated over $544.6 million in sales.
Before joining Dubai South, Al Kindi held key leadership roles at prestigious organizations such as DIFC, Arabtec Holding, TDIC, and Zabeel Investments. He currently serves as the CEO of Duserve Facilities Management and South Energy. Al Kindi’s passion for real estate began early in his career after earning a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering in the United States. Upon returning to the UAE, he joined Emaar Properties as a Development Manager and swiftly advanced to Director of Development, eventually becoming part of Emaar International.
Throughout his career, Nabil has been involved in significant developments, including projects such as Gate Avenue at DIFC, The Louvre on Saadiyat Island, St. Regis Abu Dhabi at TDIC, Burj Khalifa Master Plan at Emaar, The Zabeel Saray Hotel in Dubai, and various mixed-use developments across Dubai, cementing his impact on the UAE’s real estate landscape.