Arabian Business The Dubai 100 2025 - Ziad El Chaar #38
#38 Ziad El Chaar, CEO, DarGlobal
Ziad El Chaar has elevated luxury real estate development to a global art form. Since becoming CEO of Dar Global in 2019, he has transformed the company from regional player to international powerhouse, successfully listing on the London Stock Exchange and overseeing more than $6 billion in projects across multiple continents.
What distinguishes El Chaar is his strategic global vision. Rather than concentrating solely on Dubai’s competitive market, he has systematically expanded Dar Global’s footprint internationally, developing signature projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Spain, and the UK. This diversification strategy has positioned the company to capture luxury real estate opportunities worldwide while managing market-specific risks.
His most notable recent project, the $500 million Trump International Oman in Aida, exemplifies this outward focus—directing investment and development expertise to neighboring Oman. Similarly, his vision of creating “the first real estate company that addresses the needs of global citizens” has positioned Dar Global as a conduit for international capital flows across diverse markets.
Prior to joining Dar Global, El Chaar built an impressive track record with Dubai’s premier development companies. His roles as CEO of Emaar’s international, ventures, and blockchain divisions, CEO of Dar Al Arkan, and Managing Director at DAMAC Properties for over 12 years provided comprehensive insight into luxury real estate development across multiple markets and regulatory environments.
As a thought leader in the sector, El Chaar has consistently argued that real estate development is undervalued as a driver of foreign direct investment. This global perspective has shaped his strategy at Dar Global, where the majority of buyers are non-nationals investing fresh capital into local economies—a model he applies across an increasingly diverse portfolio of international markets.
Through strategic vision and uncompromising quality standards, Ziad El Chaar continues to reshape luxury real estate development while creating investment flows between Dubai and global markets.