Name: Ahmed Alkhoshaibi
Designation: Group Chief Executive Officer
Company: Arada
Category: Developer Titans
As the founding Group CEO of Arada, Ahmed Alkhoshaibi has led the master developer since its establishment in 2017. Under his leadership, Arada has developed into a leading international real estate developer boasting a portfolio valued at over AED70 billion and a reputation for delivering world-class, community-centric developments.
Arada has delivered over 10,000 units and sold more than 17,000 units worth over AED 28 billion.
Alkhoshaibi’s leadership combines vision with operational discipline, helping build a brand that appeals to today’s investors and homeowners.
A serial entrepreneur with a background in business finance and an Executive MBA, Alkhoshaibi’s experience spans sectors and scales, including multiple successful ventures and exits before the formation of Arada, shaping its strategy and operations.
Arada’s standout projects, including the recently launched Akala, the world’s first precision wellness destination and a pioneering new global hospitality and branded residences concept; Aljada, Sharjah’s largest mixed-use development; Masaar 1 & 2, the UAE’s first forested residential developments; and the ultra-luxury Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah and W Residences at Dubai Harbour, speak to Alkhoshaibi’s commitment to design excellence and innovation. Each development reflects a consistent focus on design, livability, and sustainability.
He has also overseen key financial milestones, including Arada’s second sukuk issuance, listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Dubai. Sustainability remains a priority, with green building practices and landscaped environments integrated across Arada’s master plans. Alkhoshaibi continues to lead efforts to create communities aligned with long-term growth and quality of life across the UAE.
