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Al Habtoor Group

Q: How long has Al Habtoor been operating?

Since 1970 — 55 years. It began as a small engineering firm and grew into one of the largest conglomerates in the UAE, with operations in real estate, hospitality, automotive, education and advertising.

Q: What is special about Al Habtoor Tower?

The world's tallest residential tower — 82 floors, 1,701 apartments. Located in Al Habtoor City along the Dubai Water Canal. Handover Q3 2026. Apartments range from 78 to 219 sqm. 1BR from AED 2M.

Q: Which hotels does the group own?

In Al Habtoor City: St. Regis · W · Westin. In addition: Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, the Al Habtoor Polo Resort, the Habtoor Grand Resort and more.

Al Habtoor Group is one of the oldest and most recognised conglomerates in the UAE, founded in 1970 by Sheikh Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor (Chairman) as a small engineering firm. Today it operates across hospitality, automotive, car rental, real estate, education and publishing. Its real-estate flagship: Al Habtoor Tower in Al Habtoor City — the world's tallest residential tower (82 floors, 1,701 apartments, handover Q3 2026). It also has a presence in Hungary and Lebanon.

Founded 1970 Founder Sheikh Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor (Chairman) HQ Dubai, United Arab Emirates RERA registered

1970

Year Founded

Premium / Luxury

Segment

Private

Status

THE TRACK RECORD

Al Habtoor Group's record.

Among Dubai's longest-established developers — 55 years of operation. The Al Habtoor City development is a distinctive landmark along the Dubai Water Canal.

Delivery record

Al Habtoor City — an active flagship development with 3 residential towers, 3 hotels (St. Regis, W, Westin) and entertainment (La Perle). The new Al Habtoor Tower (82 floors, 1,701 apartments) is due for handover in Q3 2026. The group also operates the Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah, the Al Habtoor Polo Resort (122 villas) and the Al Habtoor Marina Tower.

Financial strength

A private group with operations in hospitality, automotive, education and real estate — providing multi-sector financial stability. Privately owned by the Al Habtoor family.

Founded1970

FounderSheikh Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor (Chairman)

HQDubai, United Arab Emirates

TypePrivate · Global conglomerate

Active projects1

Entry pricefrom 10M AED

SIGNATURE COMMUNITIES

Al Habtoor Group flagship destinations.

Residential-hospitality-entertainment development

Al Habtoor City

An urban-scale development along the Dubai Water Canal — 3 residential towers + 3 hotels (St. Regis, W, Westin) + the La Perle Theatre

Luxury residential tower

Al Habtoor Tower

Al Habtoor City — the world's tallest residential tower: 82 floors, 1,701 apartments (1-3BR + penthouses + full-floor purchases). 1BR from AED 2M. Handover Q3 2026

Luxury villas

Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club

122 villas across 6 million sq ft. Polo and equestrian facilities + a boutique hotel

Luxury hotel

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

A premium hotel on Palm Jumeirah

WHAT SETS THEM APART

What makes Al Habtoor Group special.

Property types High-rise apartmentsLuxury villasHospitalityCommercial / offices

Price segment Premium / Luxury

Signature style

Specialises in large, integrated, urban-scale projects — combining residential, hospitality and entertainment within a single development. Al Habtoor City is the ultimate expression of this model.

1 ACTIVE PROJECT

All projects by Al Habtoor Group.

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OFF-PLAN

Dubai Marina · Dubai

The Residences Al Habtoor Grand at Dubai Marina, Dubai

2-3 Bedroom Handover Q1 2027

From
10,162,967 AED

GOOD TO KNOW

Common questions about Al Habtoor Group.

How long has Al Habtoor been operating?+

Since 1970 — 55 years. It began as a small engineering firm and grew into one of the largest conglomerates in the UAE, with operations in real estate, hospitality, automotive, education and advertising.

What is special about Al Habtoor Tower?+

The world's tallest residential tower — 82 floors, 1,701 apartments. Located in Al Habtoor City along the Dubai Water Canal. Handover Q3 2026. Apartments range from 78 to 219 sqm. 1BR from AED 2M.

Which hotels does the group own?+

In Al Habtoor City: St. Regis · W · Westin. In addition: Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, the Al Habtoor Polo Resort, the Habtoor Grand Resort and more.

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