Issam Galadari is the Director and CEO of Ithra Dubai, a leading property development and asset management company in Dubai. Under his leadership, Ithra Dubai has delivered acclaimed projects such as One Za’abeel and the Deira Enrichment Project, enhancing communities across the Emirate. With over three decades of experience, Mr. Galadari has left a significant mark on the real estate industry, serving as Real Estate Director for the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and CEO of Emaar Properties. He established ICD's real estate portfolio and oversaw the development of Downtown Dubai. In 2015, he was appointed CEO of Ithra Dubai and recently became a Director and Board Member of Nakheel.

Mr. Galadari is also a key figure in Dubai’s hospitality sector as Director of ICD Hospitality and Leisure, overseeing assets like Atlantis Dubai and One & Only Cape Town. He serves as a Director and Board Member of Kerzner International Holdings, Atlantis The Palm Holding Company, and Atlantis The Palm, leading the brand’s expansion through The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences. In addition to his leadership roles in real estate and hospitality, Mr. Galadari serves as a Director of Adriatic Marinas d.o.o., a prominent yacht marina and waterfront development in Montenegro. He is a Board Member of GMICE and PM Holdings LLC and advises the U.A.E Society of Engineers as well as the Institute of Civil Engineering in the UK. His extensive experience and strategic insight continue to shape the industry, contributing to both local and international developments in real estate, hospitality, and engineering.