Imran Farooq

Imran Farooq, CEO of Samana Developers, has successfully positioned the company among Dubai's Top 7 developers, overseeing a substantial portfolio valued at over AED 17 billion and securing a noteworthy 4.4% market share. A seasoned entrepreneur, Imran embarked on his business career nearly 30 years ago at age 22. His path to leading Samana Developers was built on diverse ventures, from IT and large-scale immigration services to real estate underwriting and angel investing, giving him unique resilience through various economic cycles. Under his leadership, Samana Developers achieved staggering 600% growth in 2023 and launched 12 projects in 2024, driven by a philosophy of delivering "On Time, Every Time" and anticipating market demands. Recent strategic highlights include international expansion with the ultra-luxury Samana Ocean Views by Elie Saab in the Maldives and establishing a dedicated contracting company to maintain momentum in Dubai's fast-paced market.