Khalaf Al Habtoor From humble beginnings, Khalaf Al Habtoor rose from being the son of a camel trader to building an estimated wealth of $3.4bn as founder and chairman of his family conglomerate. One of the most famous faces in the UAE, he has diversified his real estate and construction company to include hospitality, publishing, education, and car… From humble beginnings, Khalaf Al Habtoor rose from being the son of a camel trader to building an estimated wealth of $3.4bn as founder and chairman of his family conglomerate. One of the most famous faces in the UAE, he has diversified his real estate and construction company to include hospitality, publishing, education, and car dealership. Among the group’s best known projects are the Burj Al Arab and recent development Al Habtoor City. A straight-talker who has never shied away from tough topics or controversy, Al Habtoor has recently spoken out against the UAE’s ban on WhatsApp voice calls, and urged ministers to reverse their decision to introduce VAT. Chairman, Al Habtoor Group Origin:UAE Residence:UAE Sector:Real estate