Nakheel is one of the world's leading real estate developers based in Dubai. The state real estate developer has several projects across the city, spanning residential, retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. Major projects include Palm Jumeirah, The World, Deira Islands, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Village, Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Heights, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Warsan Village, Dragon City, International City, Jebel Ali Gardens and Nad Al Sheba . New projects include Palm 360, Deira Islands, The Palm Getaway and many more. Her vision for Dubai is to transform the dazzling city into a world-class residential, business and tourism destination. The projects that Nakheel has developed span more than 15,000 hectares and currently provide housing for over 270,000 people. The company was founded in 2003 and is owned by Ali Rashid Ahmed Lootah.