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AL GHORAIFA MINIPRENEURS
A legacy that makes room for new ideas.
A youth-driven entrepreneurship platform by ELEVENISH, rooted in Al Ghoraifa, inspired by our leader, and built for the next generation of founders.
15editions
100+business concepts per edition
120+minipreneurs per edition
600+daily visitors
1955Where it began
Al Ghoraifa story
Ghorfat Umm Al Sheif, the summer residence of the father of Dubai, the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, sits at the heart of Jumeirah.
Majlis Sheikh Rashid was constructed in 1955, when Jumeirah was home to a small population, date-palm groves, and fishermen’s shacks.
The late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum used the Majlis as a summer resort, where important discussions took place during a significant and delicate period in Dubai’s history.
About the initiative
Al Ghoraifa Minipreneurs empowers children aged 6–17 to conceptualize, build, and operate their own businesses across F&B, retail, and creative industries. The experience gives young talent a real-world setting to:
- Launch and test business ideas
- Develop foundational entrepreneurial skills
- Engage directly with customers and markets
- Build confidence, creativity, and leadership
Watch previous editions
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7th Edition — Winter at Al Ghoraifah (2025)
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6th Edition — Winter at Al Ghoraifah (2025)
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Award and recognition
ELEVENISH was honored with the Gold Balloon Award by the Supreme Council for Motherhood & Childhood during the 2nd Edition in 2024, in the presence of H.E. Al Reem Abdullah Al Falasi, Secretary-General of the Council. It remains a defining milestone for the team and participating Minipreneurs.
The initiative has also been recognized and supported by national leaders and prominent business leaders, reflecting its meaningful role in empowering young entrepreneurs and nurturing future generations of innovators.
Recognition and support +
- A distinguished delegation representing H.H. Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum
- H.H. Sheikh Marwan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Sultan bin Shakhbout Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; and H.H. Sheikh Hazaa bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan
- H.H. Sheikha Latifa and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- H.E. Shamma Al Mazrui, H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei, H.E. Noura Al Kaabi, H.E. Sanaa bint Mohammed Suhail, H.E. Al Reem Abdullah Al Falasi, and H.E. Dhahi Khalfan
- Business leaders including Dr. Omar bin Sleiman, Mohammed Al Abbar, Abdullah Binghatti, and Mohamed Matar Al Koas Al Falasi
A family-centered opportunity
In alignment with the UAE focus on “The Emirates: The Startup Capital of the World” and the 2026 Year of Family, Minipreneurs gives partners a meaningful way to support a nationally aligned, family-focused initiative. Families actively guide their children through hands-on learning that encourages creativity, responsibility, and collaboration.
Explore partnership opportunitiesPartners build authentic engagement, positive social impact, and long-term association with family empowerment and youth development in the UAE.
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