Ziad El Chaar – Top 150 Real Estate Icons of the UAE 2025 – Finance World Powerlist

Name: Ziad El Chaar

Designation: Chief Executive Officer

Company: DarGlobal

Category: Developer Titans

As Chief Executive Officer of DarGlobal PLC, Ziad El Chaar has been the driving force behind the company’s transformation from a traditional real estate developer into a global lifestyle brand. Since joining the Group in May 2017, he has led operations across multiple countries, overseeing every facet of the business from revenue growth and profitability to regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

Under his leadership, DarGlobal successfully listed on the London Stock Exchange and built a development portfolio valued at over USD 6 billion, with landmark projects spanning from the Costa del Sol and Muscat to Downtown Dubai.

With more than two decades of experience in real estate development and investment, El Chaar brings a wealth of expertise and strategic foresight to the table.

Beyond his role at DarGlobal, El Chaar also shapes the broader real estate and investment landscape through his position as Chairman of Wasalt, a pioneering PropTech platform, and as Vice Chairman of Quara Holding, the powerhouse behind industry leaders such as Dar Al Arkan and Khair Capital.

Armed with an MBA from the American University of Beirut, El Chaar blends academic rigor with entrepreneurial flair. His leadership philosophy is rooted in a simple yet powerful belief that real estate should offer both an exceptional living experience and strong financial returns. He is simply redefining luxury living as a smart, strategic asset in a connected world.