Ali Sajwani’s Expanding Role Across Dubai Real Estate and Hospitality
DAMAC executive combines property development, hospitality and technology interests across the regional market
Ali Sajwani has built a growing presence across the Middle East’s real estate and hospitality sectors through his senior responsibilities at DAMAC Group and his involvement in businesses focused on luxury property and real-estate technology.
Sajwani serves as Managing Director – Operations, Finance & Hospitality at DAMAC Properties. Forbes Middle East has also recognised him in its regional leadership rankings, including its 2025 Sustainability Leaders list and its 2026 Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders list.
A senior role within DAMAC
Sajwani’s responsibilities cover areas that connect the development and operation of real estate assets. His role at DAMAC includes operations, finance and hospitality, giving him involvement in areas extending beyond the development and sale of residential properties.
DAMAC Group has interests across real estate, hotels and resorts, capital markets, manufacturing and other businesses. Forbes Middle East ranked DAMAC Group fourth in its 2026 list of the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses.
DAMAC Properties itself has a substantial presence in the luxury real estate sector, with developments across the UAE and international markets. The company also operates hotels, resorts and serviced residences as part of its wider property and hospitality activities.
Building experience across property and hospitality
Sajwani joined DAMAC in 2014 and has held senior responsibilities within the business. His career has developed alongside the group's expansion into different segments of real estate and hospitality.
This combination of property development and hospitality operations is particularly relevant to branded and service-led real estate, where the customer experience continues beyond the completion and handover of a building.
DAMAC's portfolio includes branded residences, hotels, resorts and serviced apartments, creating an operating model that connects property development with hospitality services.
Amali Properties adds a luxury residential focus
Outside his responsibilities at DAMAC, Sajwani founded Amali Properties and has led the business since 2023, according to Forbes Middle East. The company focuses on luxury residential real estate, adding another dimension to his involvement in the property sector.
Amali's positioning gives Sajwani exposure to a segment of the market where property development is closely connected with architecture, design, privacy and personalised services.
Investment in property technology
Sajwani is also a co-founder of PRYPCO, a property-technology company established in 2022. The business reflects the increasing role of digital platforms in the real estate sector, particularly in areas such as property transactions and access to real-estate-related financial services.
The combination of traditional development, luxury residential property and technology places Sajwani across several parts of the modern real estate ecosystem.
Hospitality remains an important part of the business
DAMAC's interests extend beyond residential development into hotels, resorts and serviced apartments. The group has previously developed hospitality assets under brands including DAMAC Maison, while its wider portfolio also includes resort projects.
This hospitality exposure is significant for developers operating in markets where residential, hotel and branded-living concepts increasingly overlap. Developments can combine accommodation, residences, leisure facilities and services within a single destination, creating a more integrated property offering.
A broader role in the regional property sector
Sajwani's career reflects the increasing overlap between real estate, hospitality and technology in the Middle East. His responsibilities at DAMAC, alongside his involvement with Amali Properties and PRYPCO, span several areas of the property industry.
His recognition by Forbes Middle East also places him among executives being highlighted for their roles in the region's wider tourism and business sectors. In its 2026 Top 100 Travel and Tourism Leaders list, Forbes Middle East ranked Sajwani at No. 41 and identified him with DAMAC Group.
For UAE real estate, his activities illustrate how major industry figures are increasingly involved across development, hospitality, technology and luxury residential property rather than operating within a single segment.
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