Building the foundations of
future cities
International Development Holding (IDH) is a UAE based company specializing in the design, delivery, and long-term operation of large-scale, transformative projects.
Shaping Integrated Urban Ecosystems
Who We Are
International Development Holding (IDH) – الشركة الدولية للتنمية والاستثمار –
is a UAE-based company focused on developing and operating large-scale projects and integrated cities.
We act as the central orchestrator for complex developments, aligning public authorities, investors, planners, engineers, and contractors to deliver projects that are economically resilient, well-governed, and built for long-term value.
​With a strong emphasis on build-and-operate models, IDH oversees the full project lifecycle — from strategic structuring and development to long-term operation and management.
Projects
Damascus Gate
Syria
Damascus Gate
Syria
Damascus Gate is a landmark mixed-use urban development that reinterprets the city’s architectural heritage through a contemporary vision.
Strategically located near Umayyad Square, the project serves as a new urban gateway, connecting Damascus’s historic identity with its future growth.
The development integrates cultural, residential, hospitality, commercial, and public spaces within a cohesive urban framework.
Anchored by iconic towers and a central pedestrian axis, the project emphasizes walkability, social interaction, and high-quality public realms.
Designed with sustainability at its core, Damascus gate incorporates passive cooling strategies, green roofs, renewable energy systems, and water recycling solutions. More than a real estate development, the project acts as a cultural and economic catalyst, creating a vibrant, future-ready urban destination.
Under development
Levant Gate
Syria
The architectural vision of the project is based on creating an integrated urban and tourism destination organized around a central waterfront hub that forms the vibrant heart of the development.
Hotels, leisure facilities, and key activity centers are strategically distributed around this core, creating a dynamic and cohesive urban environment.
The city brings together an advanced logistics port, a modern marina, and maritime transport infrastructure, positioning the development as a regional gateway and an international destination. A wide range of water-based activities, cultural venues, entertainment facilities, and public spaces are integrated to offer a complete experience for visitors and residents alike.
Sustainability is central to the project’s design, with the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, supported by smart infrastructure and technology-driven urban systems. These elements reinforce a forward-looking, resilient city model aligned with environmental responsibility and operational efficiency.
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Overall, the project represents a contemporary urban model that balances tourism, logistics, innovation, and livability, establishing a distinctive landmark within the Mediterranean basin.
