Name: Issam Galadari
Designation: Founder, Director and Chief Executive Officer
Company: Ithra Dubai
Category: Developer Titans
For over three decades, Issam Galadari has been one of the key architects of Dubai’s transformation into a global real estate powerhouse. As the Founder, Director, and CEO of Ithra Dubai, and the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Healthcare City Authority, his vision continues to shape the city’s skyline and its investment potential. But Issam’s impact goes far beyond the towers, his leadership has helped define the very identity of modern Dubai.
Known for his ability to bring iconic projects to life, Issam’s fingerprints can be found on the Burj Khalifa, Atlantis The Royal, and the majestic One Za’abeel, all developments that have come to symbolize Dubai’s ambition, innovation, and elegance. His strategic foresight and precision execution have made him a trusted name not just in the UAE, but across international markets.
Today, at Ithra Dubai, he oversees transformative developments like One Za’abeel, a mixed-use masterpiece redefining luxury and connectivity, and the Deira Enrichment Project, a large-scale urban renewal effort aimed at revitalising one of Dubai’s most historic districts.
Beyond the boardroom, Issam remains actively engaged in professional and civic circles, with memberships in the UAE Society of Engineers and the UK’s Institute of Civil Engineering. His thoughtful approach to leadership, balancing cost control with strategic growth—has made him a trusted steward of complex developments that demand both vision and discipline.
