Emirates Group

Business focus

Aerospace & Aviation

Description

The Emirates Group, based at Dubai Airport, was formed in 1985 around the launch of Emirates airline, built on ground-handler dnata, founded 1959. It employs over 121,000 people from 180-plus nationalities and posted record revenue of about AED 145.4 billion ($39.6 billion) in fiscal 2024-25. Wholly owned by Dubai's Investment Corporation, it is the city's largest employer, spanning Emirates, Emirates SkyCargo, and dnata.