Khalaf Al Habtoor Khalaf Al Habtoor is as much known for his straight-talking manner as his business enterprises and he was rarely out of the press for both in 2016. It was the year that saw the UAE businessman’s prized $3bn Al Habtoor City come slowly into fruition with the completion of the W Hotel, which opened along… Khalaf Al Habtoor is as much known for his straight-talking manner as his business enterprises and he was rarely out of the press for both in 2016. It was the year that saw the UAE businessman’s prized $3bn Al Habtoor City come slowly into fruition with the completion of the W Hotel, which opened along with The Westin in May, as well as the St. Regis Dubai. The company has already opened Dubai’s once iconic Metropolitan Hotel and work remains underway to complete Al Habtoor City’s super luxury residence complexes. Chairman, Al Habtoor Group Origin:UAE Residence:UAE Sector:Real Estate