The New Visionaries: Driving the UAE’s Economic Revolution
From beauty empires built in bedrooms to fragrance dynasties shipped worldwide, meet the entrepreneurs rewriting what it means to build wealth from the Gulf.
UAE MILLIONAIRES
The Gulf’s Power List
406.12
UAE Billionaires (USD Bn)
+5.3% YoY
7,489.88
DFM Index
+1.2% today
3.67b
FDI Inflows Q1 2026
+8.6% vs Q4
18.4
Real Estate Growth %
+18.4% YoY
2,104M
Tourism Revenue Q1
+12.1% vs Q4
94.2
Startup Funding (M)
+22.5% YoY
Featured Profiles
Souq.com
Ronaldo Mouchawar
Built the ecommerce company that paved the way for online retail across the Arab world.
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Women Choice
Nezha Alaoui
Advancing female leadership and entrepreneurship across the Middle East and Africa.
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Luxury Hospitality Ventures
Nicolas Brochet
Leading premium hospitality experiences serving the UAE’s growing affluent population.
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Annual Power Edition
The UAE Millionaires Power List 2026
Twenty entrepreneurs who didn’t just build businesses. They built the blueprint.
Huda Beauty
Huda Kattan
Dubai bedroom to global cosmetics empire. The most followed beauty founder on the planet.
Chalhoub Group
Patrick Chalhoub
The man who controls how the Gulf buys luxury. 700+ brands, 650+ stores, zero slow days.
Kayali Fragrances
Mona Kattan
Turned the idea of a Middle Eastern perfume house into an international obsession.
UAE Ministry
Reem Al Hashimy
Architect of the UAE’s global reputation. Her brief: position a nation as a permanent fixture at the world’s table.
Bukhash Brothers
Anas Bukhash
Built the Gulf’s most recognized interview platform before podcasting was cool in Arabic.
Karen Wazen Eyewear
Karen Wazen
From influencer to brand owner. Luxury eyewear that sells out in hours, everywhere from Dubai to LA.
Fade Media / Fade Fit
Kris Fade
Radio legend turned wellness mogul. Every morning 3 million people tune in. Then buy his protein bars.
Luxury Lifestyle Ventures
Loujain Adada
The Gulf’s most visible luxury curator. Every collaboration she touches becomes a headline.
Mo Vlogs Media
Mo Vlogs
Turned a camera pointed at Lamborghinis into a media company. Turns out the world can’t look away.
Ascia Brand Ventures
Ascia Al Faraj
Defined modest luxury fashion for a generation that was done apologizing for its aesthetic.
Business & Investments
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Exclusive Report
Family Office Entrepreneurship: Why Patrick Chalhoub Supercharges the Land and Luxury Playbook
Beauty Business
Huda Beauty Eyes IPO Window as Gulf Capital Markets Mature
Fragrance
Kayali’s UK Expansion: How Mona Kattan Cracked Selfridges
Venture Capital
UAE Startup Funding Hits Record Dhs 8.2bn in Q1 2026
Real Estate
Palm Jumeirah Revival: New Ultra Prime Listings Surface at Dhs 120M
Fragrance Business
Kafeel Ahmed’s Oud Empire: Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes Targets Europe
Lifestyle & Real Estate
All Lifestyle →A. Luxury Living
Real Estate
Luxury Penthouse Interior Business in Dubai: Premium Who or Who Doesn’t
Aviation
Private Aviation: Rolls New Jet Orders Hit Record Among Gulf Ultra High Net Worth
Marine
Ultra Premium Yacht Launches: Superyacht Season Opens Strong in UAE Waters
Art Market
Art Market Watch: Dubai Emerging as the Middle East’s Premier Art Trading Hub
B. Real Estate Spotlight
Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah Revival: New Billion Dirham Projects Reshaping the Icon
Downtown
Downtown Skyline Premieres: Five New Towers Break Ground in One Quarter
Sustainability
ECO Luxury Communities: The Sustainable Masterplan Developments Changing Dubai
Ecosystem
Startup Ecosystem Report: UAE Ranks Top 10 Globally for New Tech Ventures
UAE Business Intelligence
Full Intel →Market Snapshot
Full Data →
406.13
Jobs K
+3.4%
4,208.08
UFN Bn
+6.2%
42.36
Price K
-0.8%
3.8%
GDP Growth
+3.8%
1.2T
Non-Oil Trade
+5.1%
67.4B
FX Reserves
+2.3%
Entrepreneur of the Year
UAE Business Awards 2026. Nominations Open
Company of the Year (Tech)
Voting closes August 31, 2026
Global Influence Award
Recognize a UAE entrepreneur worldwide
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Lifestyle
Nina Ali’s Next Act: The Dubai Entrepreneur Stepping Into Premium Hospitality
After conquering fashion and beauty, Nina Ali is betting on experience. Her new hospitality project is already sold out six months before opening.
Hospitality
Mazen Kanaan Backs Three New Dubai Restaurant Concepts in Single Quarter
The Dubai restaurateur with the golden touch has moved fast. Three new premium dining experiences, each targeting a different tier of Dubai’s insatiable appetite for good food.
Digital Media
Danya Mohammed: The City Girl Brand Hits 2M Followers and Lands First Brand Deal Above Dhs 1M
Gulf lifestyle content just got its biggest payday yet. Danya Mohammed’s digital venture proves that niche regional audiences are suddenly very attractive to global brands.
Fashion
Farhana Bodi’s I Woman of the World Lands Paris Fashion Week Activation
From Gulf runways to the Seine. Farhana Bodi’s luxury lifestyle brand just confirmed what the industry already suspected: the UAE has a genuine fashion voice, and it carries.
Infrastructure
Saoud Al Kaabi Backs New UAE Logistics Hub Connecting Abu Dhabi to Central Asia
Quiet capital, loud impact. Al Kaabi’s latest infrastructure play opens a corridor that could process 40% more Gulf trade by 2028.
Technology
Gulf Entrepreneurs Embrace AI: How UAE Founders Are Deploying Generative Tools First
The UAE isn’t watching the AI revolution from the sidelines. Its entrepreneurs are building with it faster than almost any market on Earth.
Partnerships & Investments NEW
A. UAE Business Awards
Entrepreneur of the Year
Nominations open now
Company of the Year (Tech)
Closing August 2026
Global Influence Award
Nominate a UAE entrepreneur
B. Investment Opportunities
Emerging Markets: UAE Investor’s Guide
Produced by our editorial team and independent analysts. Where smart Gulf money is moving in 2026.
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Community & Events NEW
A. Upcoming Summits
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Member Feature
Ali Al Zarooni: Bridging European and Gulf Business Networks
Local entrepreneur with a global address book and the deals to prove it.
Lists
Annual Ranking
The UAE Millionaires Power List 2026
The definitive ranking of the UAE’s most powerful entrepreneurs and business leaders.
20
Profiles Ranked
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Young Leaders
30 Under 30: The Next Generation
The brightest young founders, creators, and disruptors reshaping the Gulf economy.
30
Young Leaders
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Regional Power
Top 100 Arab Business Leaders
The most influential Arab executives, investors, and decision makers across the Middle East.
100
Business Leaders
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Women in Business
Most Influential Women
The female founders and executives driving change in the UAE’s business landscape.
50
Women Ranked
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Property
Real Estate Moguls
The developers, investors, and dealmakers defining Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s skyline.
25
Property Titans
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Technology
Tech Disruptors
The founders and CEOs building the UAE’s digital future from AI to fintech.
25
Tech Leaders
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Wealth
Family Office Power Players
The stewards of Gulf dynastic wealth and the architects of generational fortune.
20
Family Offices
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Retail
Luxury Retail Titans
The merchants and brand builders who decide what the Gulf wears, drives, and collects.
20
Retail Leaders
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