Our people are our greatest assets, and they are critical to our business success.

To demonstrate its commitment to gender equity, Dubai Holding signed the voluntary Pledge to Accelerate Gender Balance in the UAE Private Sector in 2022. This pledge affirms companies’ commitment to increase number of women in middle and senior managerial roles in the UAE to 30% by 2025 in support of SDG target 5.5. Dubai Holding has now achieved a 31% workforce represented by women.

To support this objective, Dubai Holding established a Gender Equity and Inclusion (GEI) Framework to foster a more gender-balanced work environment as well as inclusive culture and policies across the Group. This is supported through a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council made up of senior level female and male employees from across the Group.

The GEI Framework consists of three pillars: Accelerate Impact and Reach.Below are a few examples of initiatives launched under the framework.

In 2023, Dubai Holding launched its Group’s first Employee Resource Group (ERG),the Dubai Holding Women’s Network. The Women’s Network provides a support system for members while promoting professional development, career advancement, and community engagement, all aligning with the Group’s broader Gender Equity and Inclusion Framework. The Network has grown to over 500 participants, and represents a strategic effort to enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall business performance.

MOTIONGATE^TM Dubai and The Green Planet have achieved a remarkable milestone in Dubai’s ongoing journey towards becoming an accessible and inclusive destination by achieving Certified Autism Destination™ (CAD) as awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). This accreditation signifies Dubai Holding Entertainment’s commitment to an inclusive environment and entertaining experiences for all.

Launched during the Holy Month of Ramadan 2023 with programmes rolling out throughout the year, Life Goals focuses on enhancing the financial resilience of blue-collar workers and recognising their significant contribution to the Dubai ecosystem.

As part of a strategic partnership between Dubai Holding and Visa, free and comprehensive financial literacy courses are provided with the support of volunteering employees from both organisations to over 9,000 blue-collar workers within the Group with the aim of enhancing their financial inclusion. The topics covered in the courses include budgeting, spending, saving, cards and fraud.

White Dubai being home to a large proportion of Jumeirah Group’s total colleague population, the Group has heavily invested in the colleague accommodation at Oasis Village to provide a supportive and welcoming community.  At Oasis Village in Dubai, which houses 30% of global workforce, Jumeirah has upgraded the facilities and provided two new swimming pools, a club lounge with games rooms, sports courts, an improved gymnasium as well as a brand new restaurant. The community also opened free medical and dental facilities and launched a wellness programmes for colleagues.

At Dubai Holding, we believe that a responsible supply chain is essential for creating long-term value and positive impact for our stakeholders. We are committed to working with suppliers who share our vision of sustainability and adhere to the highest standards of environmental, social and ethical performance. To this end, we have developed a Supplier Code of Conduct that we expect our suppliers to abide by. We also opt promote diversity and inclusion in our supply chain by opting for female-owned businesses and local SMEs whenever possible. Through this approach, we aim to enhance the resilience and innovation of our supply chain, and contribute to the sustainable development of Dubai.