The 100 NRIs – 2026: Amit Kaushal, Group CEO, Dubai Holding

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.

Amit Kaushal has served as Group Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding since February 2018. During his tenure, he has led the Group’s transformation and sustained growth, aligning its long-term strategy with the vision of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for a sustainable, innovation-driven future economy.

Under Kaushal’s leadership, Dubai Holding has leveraged its diversified ecosystem across real estate, hospitality, retail, media, leisure, and entertainment to deliver strategic value and expansion. The Group has strengthened its domestic foundations while extending its global footprint to more than 30 countries and broadening its investment portfolio across key sectors. Notable milestones include the integration of Nakheel and Meydan in 2024, DXB Entertainments in 2021, and Meraas in 2020.

His strategic foresight was instrumental in the successful public listings of TECOM Group and Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) on the Dubai Financial Market in 2022. In May 2025, Dubai Holding’s residential leasing division, Dubai Residential, was converted into a real estate investment trust (REIT) and listed on the Dubai Financial Market, further strengthening its real estate portfolio.

Kaushal’s tenure has also included strategic stakes in Emaar Properties and Emirates NBD, reinforcing Dubai Holding’s position as a major shareholder in leading listed entities. He has cultivated key global partnerships, including collaborations with Palantir Technologies, Nord Anglia Education, and Ares Insurance Partners, expanding the Group’s exposure to private equity, credit, venture capital, and infrastructure investments.

Prior to joining Dubai Holding, Kaushal accumulated more than a decade of experience in investment banking with Goldman Sachs, UBS, and Deutsche Bank. He has also overseen the expansion of Dubai Holding’s luxury hospitality portfolio, including the acquisition of flagship properties in Europe and the Maldives, as well as the launch of Marsa Al Arab in Dubai in 2025.

In addition to his executive responsibilities, Kaushal serves on several boards, including TECOM and Empower, and contributes to corporate governance through various board committees.