Emaar Properties, a leading real estate development company, was founded in 1997 by Mohamed Alabbar. Initially fully owned by the Dubai government, the company made history by going public in 2000, becoming the first property company to allow foreign nationals to purchase shares. Emaar has since developed iconic residential and commercial properties, malls, and hospitality venues in Dubai and beyond. Its notable projects include the construction of the 828-meter Burj Khalifa, which began in 2000, and the Dubai Mall, the world's second-largest shopping mall, completed in 2005. The company also developed Dubai Marina, completed in 2007, and Downtown Dubai, a mixed-use complex that features the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Dubai Fountain. Other prominent projects include Dubai Hills Estate, completed in 2015, Dubai Creek Harbour in 2017, and MahaBay, launched in 2019. In addition to its real estate developments, Emaar Properties has diversified into hospitality, mall management, entertainment, and commercial leasing. The company has also expanded internationally, developing prestigious communities in Egypt such as Uptown Cairo, Mivida, Marassi, and Cairo Gate. Emaar Properties is widely recognized for its innovative and luxurious projects that define modern urban living.