Shamal Holding Partners with Van Oord to Bring Naïa Island Dubai to Life

Shamal Holding, Dubai’s diversified investment powerhouse, has officially appointed Van Oord as the lead marine contractor for Naïa Island Dubai, the city’s newly revealed private island estate set to redefine the meaning of ultra-luxury living.

Known globally for its mastery in marine engineering, Van Oord brings more than 150 years of expertise in large-scale land reclamation and island development. Their track record in creating world-class destinations ensures that Naïa Island’s foundations will be built with innovation, sustainability, and precision—while safeguarding the region’s delicate marine ecosystem.

This milestone marks a major step forward in Naïa Island’s journey from vision to reality and highlights Shamal Holding’s commitment to partnering with best-in-class global leaders to deliver transformative, sustainable, and world-renowned developments.

Abdulla Binhabtoor, CEO of Shamal Holding, commented:

“This partnership reinforces our mission to elevate Dubai as a global luxury hub. Van Oord’s deep technical knowledge and unrivaled experience in iconic island projects make them the perfect partner to bring Naïa Island Dubai to life.”

Adding to this, Govert Van Oord, CEO of Van Oord, shared:

“We are honoured to contribute to Dubai’s landmark Naïa Island project. Land reclamation is one of our signature strengths, and this development allows us to showcase our expertise while shaping a destination of exceptional character.”

Situated just off the Jumeirah coastline, Naïa Island Dubai is designed as a vibrant resort-style community, masterfully integrated with green open spaces and coastal landscapes. With Van Oord now on board, early construction works are underway, laying the foundation for one of Dubai’s most anticipated ultra-luxury island destinations.