Name: Samir Kazi
Designation: Head of Real Estate
Company: ENBD REIT
Category: Investment Magnates
With over two decades of real estate leadership across the globe, Samir Kazi has emerged as one of the most trusted names in corporate real estate investment, development, and asset management. His career, defined by a steadfast commitment to maximizing portfolio value while managing complex risk landscapes, spans some of the most dynamic markets in the world, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK, EU, and the US.
A strategic thinker with a strong operational backbone, Samir has held senior leadership positions with industry giants such as AW Rostamani Real Estate, where he directed strategy and business development for domestic and international portfolios, and SEDCO Holding, where he led corporate real estate investments. Earlier in his career, his expertise was honed at Dubai World, a pivotal player in the region’s property boom.
Samir is not just a dealmaker, he’s a builder of institutional real estate platforms. With significant experience managing both listed and private REITs within DIFC and ADGM regulatory environments, his career has consistently been marked by value creation, boardroom credibility, and cross-border execution. Whether it’s structuring capital through equity, mezzanine, or senior notes, or managing risks inherent in large-scale developments and multi-tenanted assets, Samir operates with precision and foresight.
Educated at some of the world’s top institutions with an MBA from Warwick Business School and executive programmes from Harvard and Wharton, Samir combines global financial acumen with a grounded understanding of real estate’s local nuances. His track record spans deal sizes both large (including transactions backed by Dubai Sovereign Wealth Funds) and targeted (for family offices and boutique REITs).
Behind the numbers lies a leadership style grounded in trust, accountability, and performance. Known for exceeding targets and building lasting partnerships, Samir Kazi is as skilled in the boardroom as he is in the field, making him a vital figure in shaping the next era of real estate investment and development across the Middle East and beyond.
