Journey
SEE Holding started with a vision to flourish into a global benchmark demonstrating how people and the planet can exist in harmony.
2023
Net Zero Emissions Building
January Completion of SEE Institute, a pioneering net zero emissions building. Located in The Sustainable City - Dubai, SEE Institute produces 300% of its energy needs and offsets all embodied and operational emissions by 2030.
Sold Out Within 24-hours
January The Sustainable City - Yas Island achieves 100% sales within 24 hours of launch.
2022
First Net Zero Emissions City
March The Sustainable City - Yiti is launched in partnership with OMRAN Group, with a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
Expanding to the UAE Capital
January An agreement with Aldar Properties heralds yet further expansion with a new The Sustainable City planned for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island.
Moving Beyond Borders
January A partnership with Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN) begins the development of a new sustainable city on the outskirts of Muscat with an investment value of US$1 billion.
2021
HSBC issues first green mortgages in the UAE
May Heralding a significant moment for the housing market, future homeowners, and sustainable finance, HSBC approved three loans for customers purchasing houses in The Sustainable City community in Dubai.
2019
Sharjah Sustainable City
March
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi inaugurates the masterplan of Sharjah Sustainable City and construction begins shortly thereafter.
2018
Spearheading the Movement to Net Zero
March The first sovereign partnership agreement with Shurooq (Sharjah Investment and Development Authority) signals the development of the first sustainable city in Sharjah and begins the path to replicating The Sustainable City globally.
Royal Visit
February The Sustainable City attracts many high-profile visitors including His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
2016
Transition to Green Grid
June The Sustainable City – Dubai becomes the first residential community to connect to the green grid and make clean energy accessible to residents in Dubai.
2015
The Vision Becomes A Reality
November Handover begins of the first phase of The Sustainable City – Dubai and the first residents move in.
2014
Breaking Ground
March Construction begins and the foundations for 500 villas are laid.
2012
The Sustainable City Takes Shape
A 46-hectare plot in Dubai land is acquired for The Sustainable City - Dubai and the blueprints are revealed for the first live-work-thrive community of 3000 people, in collaboration with the Dubai Land Department.
2008
Searching for Solutions
In the post-financial crisis years, the founders embark on a phase of research to develop a new framework for urban life that would be sustainable for societies, the environment, and the economy.
2003
Diamond Developers Establishment
Diamond Developers is founded. Over the following years, the company completes several projects across Dubai.