Mohamed Alabbar Emaar did not have the brightest of starts to 2016 after the Address Downtown hotel fire but if anyone could convince the market the company would come out on top it was Mohamed Alabbar. The real estate mogul’s ability to ease investor concerns showed just how well respected he has become in the region. The… Emaar did not have the brightest of starts to 2016 after the Address Downtown hotel fire but if anyone could convince the market the company would come out on top it was Mohamed Alabbar. The real estate mogul’s ability to ease investor concerns showed just how well respected he has become in the region. The Emirati has been instrumental in shaping the region’s real estate landscape, is a trusted advisor to Dubai’s Ruler, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, and is the face of UAE real estate across the world through Abu Dhabi based Eagle Hills and other entities. Charismatic Alabbar also runs 60 global companies beneath the Emaar banner, spanning global real estate, health and services. Chairman, Emaar Origin:UAE Residence:UAE Sector:Real estate