CEO

Masih Imtiaz

Masih Imtiaz, Chief Executive Officer of Imtiaz Developments, is one of the region’s most dynamic figures in real estate and construction. From operating a concrete mixer at age 11 to leading multi-billion-dirham developments across Dubai, his journey reflects discipline, humility, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. He continues to visit his construction sites — not for appearances, but as a ritual and a reminder of where it all began.

Under Imtiaz’s leadership, Imtiaz Developments has evolved into one of the fastest-growing private developers in the UAE, boasting more than AED 10 billion in active projects and over 30 luxury developments. His approach blends conviction with precision — every decision grounded in clarity, performance, and aesthetics. Beyond building structures, he curates experiences that merge human needs with urban relevance, shaping the next era of architectural identity.

– Chief Executive Officer – Imtiaz Developments  Founder and driving force behind one of the UAE’s most progressive real estate success stories, steering the company’s strategic growth from AED 100 million to AED 10 billion in under three years. – Early Career – Infrastructure Engineering & Project Management  Worked on large-scale projects including airports and power stations, where he mastered the fundamentals of systems thinking, precision, and scalability — principles that now define his approach to real estate development.
– Expanded Imtiaz Developments from AED 100 million to AED 10 billion in active projects within three years. – Delivered over 30 premium residential and mixed-use projects, setting new benchmarks in quality and execution. – Pioneered innovative design methodologies that integrate infrastructure logic into luxury real estate. – Positioned Imtiaz Developments as the fastest-selling private developer on Dubai Islands, driving the city’s coastal identity. – Established a fully integrated development model — from design and engineering to delivery — ensuring end-to-end quality control and cost efficiency.
Imtiaz’s vision is deeply tied to Dubai’s evolving coastal narrative. His early recognition of the potential of Dubai Islands redefined waterfront development in the region. Guided by conviction and calculated risk, he transformed Imtiaz Developments into a cornerstone of Dubai’s new coastal lifestyle, creating architecture that resonates with both nature and innovation.
Masih Imtiaz represents a rare synthesis of vision and precision. His transformation from a young construction worker to a CEO leading billions in real estate projects embodies the spirit of modern entrepreneurship — humble beginnings, bold thinking, and flawless execution. Through his leadership, Imtiaz Developments continues to redefine the standards of architecture, lifestyle, and innovation across the region.
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