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Shamal Holding Dubai-based diversified investment firm
Shamal Holding is a Dubai-based diversified investment firm whose portfolio includes Dubai Harbour and Skydive Dubai. In real estate it is behind Naïa Island Dubai, a resort island off the Jumeirah coast with the region's first Cheval Blanc maison, and owns Baccarat Hotel & Residences in Downtown Dubai. Explore every Shamal project in our catalog.
- 3projects on Empire City
- 2communities
- 144rooms at Baccarat Hotel Dubai
- 49Baccarat private residences
- Type
- Diversified investment firm
- HQ
- Dubai
- CEO
- Abdulla Binhabtoor
- Portfolio
- Dubai Harbour, Skydive Dubai
- Flagship project
- Naïa Island Dubai
- Brand partners
- Cheval Blanc, Baccarat
About Shamal Holding
Shamal Holding is a Dubai-based diversified investment firm led by CEO Abdulla Binhabtoor. Its portfolio includes Dubai Harbour and Skydive Dubai.
In January 2024 it broke ground on Baccarat Hotel & Residences in Downtown Dubai, the first Baccarat hotel in the UAE, with 144 rooms and 49 private residences; H&H Development is the developer and Shamal the owner.
In August 2025 Shamal unveiled Naïa Island Dubai, a resort island just off the Jumeirah coastline with the region's first Cheval Blanc maison and a limited number of branded beachfront residences and estate plots, each with private beach access.
Shamal Holding Projects in Dubai
3 projects by Shamal Holding on our site — new launches, projects under construction and ready homes.
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Master Communities by Shamal Holding

Naïa Island, Jumeirah coast
Naïa Island residences and Cheval Blanc Maison.

Downtown Dubai
Baccarat Hotel & Residences.
Why Buy from Shamal Holding
- 01
Major Dubai investor
Owner of Dubai Harbour and Skydive Dubai.
- 02
Luxury brands
Cheval Blanc and Baccarat.
- 03
Private beach access
Every Naïa Island residence and plot.
- 04
Off-plan launches
Staged payment plans.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shamal Holding
What is Naïa Island Dubai?
A resort island by Shamal Holding just off the Jumeirah coast, with the region's first Cheval Blanc maison and branded beachfront homes.
Who leads Shamal Holding?
Abdulla Binhabtoor is CEO.
What else does Shamal own?
Its portfolio includes Dubai Harbour, Skydive Dubai and Baccarat Hotel & Residences in Downtown Dubai.
Do Shamal off-plan projects come with payment plans?
Most off-plan Shamal launches are sold with staged payment plans. The terms differ from project to project, so we send you the current plan for each project you are interested in.
Can foreigners buy Shamal property?
Ownership rules depend on the emirate and the specific project. Our team will check whether foreign buyers can own property in the Shamal project you are interested in and guide you through the purchase.
How many Shamal Holding projects are listed on Empire City?
Our catalog currently lists 3 Shamal Holding projects in Dubai, with listed prices starting from $6,150,915. Contact us for the full, up-to-date list of units for sale.
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