The 100 NRIs – 2026: Yousuf Fakhruddin, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Fakhruddin Properties

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.

Yousuf Fakhruddin, CEO and Managing Partner of Fakhruddin Properties, has led the company from its inception in 2002 to become a prominent multinational organisation with developments across the UAE, Africa, and the United Kingdom. An alumnus of the London School of Economics and Political Science, he combines strong financial expertise with a forward-thinking focus on sustainability and technological innovation.

Fakhruddin assumed his current role as CEO in 2001 and has served as a board member of Fakhruddin Holdings since 1995. Under his leadership, Fakhruddin Properties has grown into a recognised name in high-quality, sustainable urban development. The company’s flagship projects in the UAE include Treppan Tower, Hatimi Residences, and Maimoon Gardens, alongside additional developments in the UK, India, and Uganda.

His visionary approach has driven the successful delivery of several landmark initiatives, including Dubai’s first in-building composting facility within a residential development. Beyond property development, Fakhruddin also serves on the board of Fakhruddin Holdings and leads Airocide, a joint venture based on NASA-developed technology focused on enhancing air quality and environmental sustainability.

Living and working in the Middle East—particularly in the UAE—has significantly shaped Fakhruddin’s outlook on environmental and social responsibility. His commitment to sustainable development has earned him recognition as one of the top real estate leaders in 2025, particularly for advancing sustainable, mixed-use communities.

In 2025, Fakhruddin Properties launched its pioneering “90:90 Waste Management Initiative,” designed to divert up to 90 percent of building waste from landfills. Unveiled at Trafalgar Central in Dubai International City, this ground-breaking programme introduced Dubai’s first integrated in-building composting and waste-sorting facilities within a residential project. The initiative offers a resident-centric, cost-free solution aligned with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 agenda and Dubai’s ambition to close landfills by 2027.