Managing Director
As Managing Director, Nabil Al Kindi provides strategic direction and leadership to the STUDIOI team. Nabil’s career spans over 20 years with highly successful and diverse positions in Senior Management within real estate and development sectors in the UAE. His notable achievements and roles in various organizations demonstrate his significant contributions to the industry.
Nabil previously served as Chief Real Estate Officer in Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) where he led the development, real estate leasing, sales, and operations. During his tenure he played a key role in the delivery of the Gate Avenue project and several other completed projects.
As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at ARABTEC Holding, Nabil was a member of the Board of Directors and played a pivotal role in the company’s strategic initiatives. This included overseeing local and international project expansions and the establishment of Development and Design entities within ARABTEC.
Nabil was the Chief Development Officer at Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC) in Abu Dhabi and at Zabeel Investments. In these roles he led the design, development, and successful delivery of several prestigious and world-renowned successful projects.
Nabil’s passion for real estate began early in his career when he earned his bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering in the United States. He returned to the UAE to join Emaar Properties as a Development Manager, where he quickly progressed to the position of Director of Development and became a part of EMAAR International.
Throughout his career, Nabil has been associated with significant achievements including projects such as Gate Avenue at DIFC, The Louvre, Saadiyat Island, St. Regis, Abu Dhabi at TDIC, Burj Khalifa Master Plan at EMAAR, The Zabeel Saray Hotel, Dubai, and mixed-use developments throughout Dubai. All these projects underscore his substantial impact on the development landscape in the UAE.