Arabian Business 150 Most Influential Arabs 2025 - Ziad El Chaar

#20 Ziad El Chaar CEO, DarGlobal

Guided by his philosophy of “Do my job, Improve my job, Teach my job,” Ziad Al Chaar has consistently emphasized excellence, innovation, and growth, both personally and across his teams as Chief Executive Officer of DarGlobal, the real estate company focused on luxury developments for global citizens. Since taking the helm in 2021, he has led DarGlobal through rapid expansion, achieving a successful listing on the London Stock Exchange and overseeing more than $6 billion in projects under development. Al Chaar’s ambition is to position DarGlobal among the top 50 global developers within the next decade, redefining the luxury second homes market with projects spanning Downtown Dubai, Costa del Sol, and beyond.

His tenure has been marked by collaborations with globally recognised brands, including Missoni, Versace, W Hotels, and Elie Saab, delivering iconic properties that combine aesthetic excellence with investment value. Landmark projects include Tierra Viva in Marbella in partnership with Lamborghini, alongside upcoming developments with The Trump Organisation in Oman, Jeddah, and Dubai.

Beyond DarGlobal, Al Chaar serves as Chairman of Wasalt, a PropTech company driving innovation in the real estate ecosystem, and Vice Chairman of Quara Holding, which supports leading names in real estate and finance such as Dar Al Arkan, Khair Capital, and SHL. His prior roles include CEO of Emaar (International, Ventures and Blockchain), CEO of Dar Al Arkan, and Managing Director at DAMAC Properties, reflecting over two decades of leadership in global real estate.