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Ghobash Group
Ghobash Group traces to 1981 when Saeed Ahmed Ghobash established the entity in Dubai. Family members continue to occupy the chairman, vice chairman, and...
Ghobash Group
Ghobash Group traces to 1981 when Saeed Ahmed Ghobash established the entity in Dubai. Family members continue to occupy the chairman, vice chairman, and managing director positions. The firm allocates across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private credit. Asset classes include commercial towers such as Makeen Tower in Abu Dhabi and Spectrum Building in Dubai, plus residential compounds and resorts in Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah. Geographic reach covers the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Investment stages span seed through buyout, executed via direct co-investments and SPVs. Team size and additional offices remain undisclosed. The group maintains Ghobash Cares as its philanthropic vehicle. No operational events from the past 24 months appear in public records. Family principals simultaneously occupy roles in UAE federal bodies and listed companies, creating direct channels to government-linked opportunities that sit outside standard LP-GP arrangements.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1981
Location
Region
Asia
Country
United Arab Emirates
City
Dubai
Corporate office
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Principals
Nawwaf Ghobash
Vice Chairman
Rashid Ghobash
Managing Director
Altss tracks 2 additional named team members for this firm — including direct investment leads, IR, and operating principals not listed on the public website.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Ghobash Group?
Saeed Ahmed Ghobash serves as Chairman and CEO. Nawwaf Ghobash holds the Vice Chairman title and Rashid Ghobash serves as Managing Director.
Does Ghobash Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes through direct co-investments, SPVs, and real-asset acquisitions rather than third-party fund commitments.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth origin is not publicly attributed to a specific operating company or industry beyond the founding family.
What investment stages does Ghobash Group typically target?
Stages include seed, startup, growth, expansion, and buyout.
Which regions does Ghobash Group cover outside the UAE?
Activity extends to Saudi Arabia, Oman, India, Iraq, and broader Africa.
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