Faiz Ahammad Assadi

Background

About Faiz Ahammad Assadi

Trailblazing CEO & Managing Director with 20+ years of leadership spanning hospitality, investments, real estate development, retail, and construction. Recognized for architecting Al Marina Holding’s transformation into one of Abu Dhabi’s most dynamic diversified groups. I specialize in strategic investments, large-scale property development, hospitality management, and high-impact construction projects. My leadership philosophy blends vision with execution, driving sustained growth, innovation, and shareholder value. Key Achievements- Scaled Al Marina Holding into a multi-sector platform, spanning hospitality, real estate, retail, catering, and contracting- Delivered landmark projects including Western Hotel Madinat Zayed, Western Hotel Ghayathi, Western Hotel Liwa, Exotica JVC Residences, and Saadiyat Tivoli Dome- Expanded hospitality assets to 825+ rooms inventory, achieving 82% occupancy and market-leading RevPAR growth- Launched and managed lifestyle destinations such as Western Souk, Western Mall, and Al Dhafra Walk, driving NOI uplift and long-term tenant retention- Oversaw ISO-certified contracting operations delivering 38+ construction projects worth AED 448M, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance- Adopted an owner-style governance model with capital discipline, quarterly strategy reviews, and risk frameworks—instilling investor confidence- Achieved AED 725M+ revenue since 2013 across diversified businesses, building a trusted brand in the UAE market. I believe in people, purpose, and performance—empowering teams, innovating with impact, and setting new benchmarks in leadership.