Name: Elie Naaman
Designation: Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Company: Ellington Properties
Category: Developer Titans
With over 20 years of experience spanning the GCC, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon, Elie Naaman’s journey from his native Lebanon to becoming a central figure in Dubai’s competitive property market is a testament to his strategic vision and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Naaman’s foray into the real estate world began in 2001, bringing with him a solid foundation in Hotel Management and Tourism from Notre Dame University in Beirut. He complemented this with a Proficiency in Real Estate Valuation and Appraisal from EduDMG in 2013, giving him a unique edge in understanding both the lifestyle and economic aspects of real estate development.
Before co-founding Ellington Properties in 2014, Naaman held the pivotal role of Head of Sales at DAMAC Properties, where he was known for building a high-performance, customer-centric sales team grounded in ethical practices. His tenure there laid the groundwork for the people-first philosophy that has since become a hallmark of Ellington Properties.
At Ellington, Naaman has played a central role in transforming the company into a respected name in the UAE’s real estate sector. Under his leadership, Ellington has launched and sold out 14 projects in 2024 alone and delivered Berkeley Place in Mohammed Bin Rashid City in January 2025.
