Name: Rami Tabbara
Designation: Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Company: Stake
Category: PropTech Powerplayers
With over 15 years of experience in Dubai’s dynamic property sector, Rami Tabbara has established himself as one of the most accomplished figures in the real estate landscape. From humble beginnings to driving more than AED 28 billion in property sales across multiple international markets, Tabbara’s career has been marked by scale, innovation, and impact.
He began his journey in 2006 as one of the first employees at The First Group, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the firm from a small five-person outfit to a global team of over 800. His trajectory continued at Damac Properties, where he served as Senior Vice President, overseeing all direct sales operations and reporting directly to the Chairman. In these roles, Tabbara managed sales operations not only in the UAE but also across the UK, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait, Nigeria, and Russia, proving his ability to navigate and lead in diverse markets.
A graduate of the American University of Beirut with a degree in Business Administration, Rami brings a sharp commercial acumen coupled with deep industry insight. Recognizing a gap in how real estate was being bought and sold, he teamed up with investment banker Manar Mahmassani and seasoned CTO Ricardo Brizido to co-found Stake, a pioneering digital real estate investment platform.
With Stake, Tabbara is on a mission to democratize real estate investing—making it accessible, transparent, and profitable for everyone, regardless of budget or geography. The platform enables users from around the world to invest seamlessly in Dubai’s rental property market, unlocking passive income and long-term appreciation with just a few clicks.
Rami Tabbara continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the real estate industry, empowering a new generation of investors and transforming how the world engages with property.
