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THE GROUP
- ABOUT US
  The Al Habtoor Group’s motto is ‘Growing with the UAE’. Since inception in 1970, it has grown organically in line with the growth of the United Arab Emirates. Today it is one of the region’s largest and most respected conglomerates recognized globally through its involvement in the hospitality, automotive, real estate and publishing sectors.
- CHAIRMAN'S PROFILE
  Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor is a prominent and highly respected citizen of the United Arab Emirates. A self-made man, he’s Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group – one of the most successful conglomerates in the Gulf.
- CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
  The Al Habtoor Group was founded at the time the United Arab Emirates became an independent nation. From modest beginnings, the group has matched the pace of growth of the UAE.
- NEWSLETTER
  The Sawalef Newsletter is the Al Habtoor Group’s internal publication, reporting on the latest news and events across the company’s divisions.
- TIMELINE
  The Al Habtoor Group has grown with the UAE, and while best known for construction, it is globally recognised through its involvement in the hotel, automotive, real estate, education, insurance and publishing sectors. Al Habtoor Group timeline.
DIVISIONS
- HOSPITALITY
  The Al Habtoor Group has embarked on a rapid expansion plan its Hotels Division in recent years – spreading it wings within the UAE and abroad. This division takes great pride in the fact that, while a home-grown operation, the Al Habtoor Group competes on a global scale with the many international chains that are active throughout the region. As the Middle East's longest established hotel group, it has decades of experience, and has carved out a reputation for its exemplary service, and unique properties in the best locations.
- AUTOMOTIVE
  Established in 1983, Al Habtoor Motors is one of the leading automobile distributors in the UAE and has become synonymous with global brands such as Mitsubishi, Chery and JAC Motors along with an impressive stable of high-end, luxury cars, like Bentley, Bugatti. Established in 1983, the company has earned an enviable reputation for delivering first class customer service and highly professional technical support. It has an empowering work ethic and its philosophy is based on the total commitment of its employees, recognised as its most valuable asset.
- VEHICLE LEASING
  Building on the established reputation of the Al Habtoor Group, and embracing the same commitment to quality and service, Diamondlease is one of the largest car rental and leasing companies in the UAE. Formed in 1996 to address growing demand, Diamondlease today provides a variety of outsourced transportation solutions to corporate and individual clients across the UAE.
- REAL ESTATE
  With over four decades of experience in the real estate sector and a carefully developed and tended portfolio of properties, Al Habtoor Real Estate delivers an honest, total value package, with the emphasis on tenant care and a thorough understanding of client needs.
- EDUCATION
  Emirates International Schools (EIS) has two schools - the first, Jumeirah, opened in 1991 and the second, Meadows, in 2005. EIS was the first to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) in Dubai and International Primary Curriculum tuition in the UAE.
- PUBLISHING
  The Al Habtoor Group’s Publishing division produces one of the most respected corporate magazines in the Middle East - Al Shindagah - which promotes the UAE and other countries in the region. Produced in English and Arabic, the magazine has featured several high profile interviews with the likes of former US President Jimmy Carter, The Right Honourable Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, and The Right Reverend Lord Harries of Pentregarth, among others.
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
PHILANTHROPY
INVESTMENTS
- INSURANCE
  One of the leading Insurance Companies in UAE, Dubai National Insurance (DNI), has been operating in Dubai since 1991 with a branch in Abu Dhabi. They are a multiline insurer with products spanning across Motor, Medical, Travel, Home, Pedal Cycle and various other commercial insurances like Group Medical, Group Life, Engineering, Marine, Property and Liability.
MEDIA
- NEWS
  The Al Habtoor Group has grown with the UAE, and it is globally recognised through its involvement in the hotel, automotive, real estate, education, insurance and publishing sectors.
- VIDEO GALLERY
  Al Habtoor Group - Video Gallery
- EEA GALLERY
  EEA Gallery
CAREERS
- EMPLOYMENT
  Are you goal oriented, motivated and looking for a challenging career with the Al Habtoor Group?
- INTERNSHIP
  Offering a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, the Al Habtoor Group Internship Programme is designed to educate, mentor and motivate talented young people.
- EMIRATIZATION
  Are you goal oriented, motivated and looking for a challenging career with the Al Habtoor Group?
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