The Gold & Diamond Park officially opened on May 29, 2001, 18 months after construction work began.
Phase One of this Emaar Properties venture features an air-conditioned ground floor retail facility housing 38 retail shops, all of which are leased out. The park also includes a three-storey manufacturing block composed of 118 manufacturing units.

Construction work is now underway on Phase Two and Three which will significantly extend and enhance the facilities. A total of 154 additional manufacturing units are to be provided as well as three office blocks which will each consist of ground floor showrooms and two stories of 200 business offices. A central food offer, in an open courtyard area, will be accessible to all three office blocks.

The Visitor's Retail Centre will be extended to a central open air courtyard surrounded by 30 retail units in a range of sizes, a large coffee shop and restaurant. Parking and underground parking for over 750 cars. The new expansion will be ready by July 2006.

Ravissant was founded in June 1999 by Mehul Kotecha in Los Angeles, USA. Since its inception, Ravissant has specialized in designing and manufacturing wedding, corporate and general invitation cards. Over the years Ravissant has exhibited at bridal show in USA, UK and Canada.
Ravissant expanded its business by opening a showroom in Dubai in 2006 as there was a need for quality invitations at affordable prices for the local and expat community in the United Arab Emirates.

Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, the largest themed mall in the Middle East centred on the travels of renowned 14th century explorer Ibn Battuta, is divided into six courts - Andalusia, Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, India, and China - and houses replicas of famous ancient inventions like Al Jazari's Elephant Clock and a life-sized Chinese Junk, aside from 300 retail stores, restaurants, and entertainment destinations including Fitness First, Evisu, Lego, Fitz & Simons, Geant Hypermart, 21-Screen Grand Cineplex, and the region's first IMAX

Organised since 1987, Gulfood is the region's largest and most important industry event of the year and a strategic platform for buyers and sellers to conduct direct business face to face. The exhibition is a showcase for manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers from around the world, representing all of the key sectors within the food and hospitality trade.

Al Fardan name has been strongly associated with pearl trading in the Arabian Gulf for over a century. The founder of the Group, Mr. Ibrahim Al Fardan was a renowned pearl expert and trader. In 1954 the chairman of the Group, Mr. Hassan Ibrahim Al Fardan started the first establishment as Al Fardan Jewellery showroom in UAE. Al Fardan Jewellery is known for its exclusive and international branded diamond jewellery and watches.