Nakheel is one of the largest real estate developers in the world, founded in 2000 as part of Dubai World. The company is world-renowned as the developer of Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands and Deira Islands. Nakheel has delivered over 80,000 residential units and develops master-planned communities, shopping centers and hospitality projects. In 2024, Nakheel merged with Meydan Group to form one of the most powerful real estate entities in the UAE.