17. Hussain Binghatti Aljobri

Net Worth: $2.5B
Age: 68
Country: United Arab Emirates
Industry: Real Estate

Hussain Binghatti Aljbori is the founder of Dubai-based luxury real estate developer Binghatti Properties.
He founded the company in 2008 and grew it into one of the largest property developers in the United Arab Emirates; he owns 100%.
Binghatti has launched branded luxury developments with automakers Mercedes-Benz and Bugatti and jeweler Jacob & Co.
Binghatti Properties raised $500 million in Islamic bonds, called sukuk, in 2024.
Binghatti's son Muhammad is now chairman of the company.