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DOUNIA FADI

Dubai,UAE

Summary

A visionary leader with strategic mindset and drive for excellence. A power executive who is very result driven, self‐motivated and resourceful senior executive with a proven ability to develop and strengthen middle management teams in order to maximize company profitability and efficiency. Experienced in leading and growing all sectors of a business to make it a dynamic and progressive organization. Possessing excellent communication skills and able to establish sustainable and profitable relationships with customers, developers and stakeholders across the world. Now looking to learn more and develop my skills further to excel in my future goals and plans.

Short Bio:

  • 20+ years leading Dubai’s real estate industry with unmatched expertise.
  • Proud mother of 3 proving that excellence in business and family can coexist.
  • Managing Director at one of the world’s largest independent brokerages.
  • Forbes-featured for leadership, success, and innovation.
  • International speaker on real estate, PropTech, and leadership.
  • Known for client-first service and long-term relationships.
  • Builds high-performing agent teams with trust and mentorship.
  • Champion of tech-driven, future-ready real estate strategies.
  • Resilient, self-made leader turning vision into results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Managing Director & Country Head

eXp Realty
Dubai, UAE
06.2022 - Current
  • I was recommended by Dubai Govt. (DLD) to launch eXp Realty's Dubai operations and open their 1st GCC branch.
  • Established performance metrics, resulting in increased team efficiency.
  • Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth.
  • Responsible for driving eXp’s growth in Dubai from the ground up.
  • Creating and executing Dubai market entry and growth plan
  • Driving agent recruitment, retention, and performance
  • Exceeding quarterly growth and revenue targets.
  • Ensuring eXp’s value proposition is effectively communicated in the UAE market

Summary: As Managing Director & Country Head of eXp Realty Dubai, I am responsible for leading the company’s full-scale expansion into the UAE, ensuring complete regulatory compliance, cultural alignment and operational integrity. I oversee market strategy, agent network growth, revenue performance, and operational infrastructure while representing eXp across the region with senior stakeholders, developers, regulators and industry partners. My role includes driving agent recruitment and productivity, protecting the brand’s reputation, ensuring ethical and compliant operations, building strategic partnerships and aligning Dubai’s performance with eXp’s global objectives. I manage high-impact projects, safeguard confidential business intelligence and lead the organization’s local growth trajectory with a focus on performance, innovation and long-term sustainability.

Chief Operating Officer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gulf Properties
Dubai, UAE
07.2019 - 05.2022
  • After owning MD Properties Dubai for 3 years, was approached by BHHSGP team to join them, after lots of negotiation have decided to merge both companies and brought by team and resources over.
  • Liaised regularly with CEO to align strategies and objectives.
  • Advanced the use of technology in operations for streamlined workflow.
  • Championed customer-centric approach, resulting in enhanced client satisfaction.
  • Represented company in public forums, enhancing brand reputation and visibility.
  • Directed staff training programmes to ensure competency and skill development.
  • Negotiated contracts with external partners for mutual benefits.
  • Established key performance indicators to measure operational success.
  • Streamlined operational procedures, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Bolstered company's market presence with strategic partnerships.
  • Improved business performance by implementing effective strategies and growing the team.

Founder & CEO

MD Properties Dubai
Dubai, UAE
08.2016 - 07.2019
  • After resigning my position as CEO at Elysian Real Estate I have decided to start my own real estate brokerage firm, so I started MD Properties Dubai, my duties and responsibilities were same as I had in my previous role.

Co‐Founder & Sales Manager, Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer

Elysian Real Estate Broker LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2007 - 03.2016
  • Co-founded elysian real estate with the owner and started as the sales manager, setting up the business from scratch and building a strong sales team
  • I was responsible for the day‐to‐day running of the business with a particular emphasis on sales, marketing and business development
  • Making sure that the business continues to grow by way of developing new clients whilst maintaining its existing customer base and growing the inventory
  • During my tenure as the managing director and CEO, the business has grown even further, increased the work force across all departments and created specialized divisions in every segment of the business to ensure optimum service and satisfaction to all our clients and partners
  • As the head of the company, I have insured to keep great professional relationship with all my co‐workers as well as every individual/company in the industry
  • More duties:
  • Identifying, developing and directing the implementation of business strategy
  • Cultivating the company's reputation in the market with customers, partners & developers
  • Involved in planning & organizing the organization's activities to achieve targets
  • In charge of leading, motivating and developing the sales and middle management teams
  • Liaising with officials of government departments and regulatory bodies
  • Managing multi‐disciplined teams and resolving any conflicting priorities
  • Developing business plans and preparing comprehensive business reports
  • Improving margins and maintaining a high quality service to clients
  • Professional achievements:
  • Signed exclusive sales and marketing rights of a high-end hotel and residential development in downtown worth AED 1.2Billion
  • Received the Honorary award by RERA & Dubai land department for being the most active real estate brokerage in Dubai in 2014
  • Received most Popular brokerage award in Dubai by Property Finder in 2014
  • Received TWO of the top awards from the people's choice awards by property times in 2014
  • Received best agency award of the month by Bayut in 2015
  • Received a loyalty awards from Dubizzle at their 10th anniversary event
  • Featured in Forbes Middle east magazine for their brand voice section on their real estate and construction issue in September 2015
  • Had the privilege to be part of the speaking panel at the cityscape global conference in September 2015 which received lots of appreciation and positive reviews
  • Regular statements and articles in Gulf News, Al Khaleej Times and Property Weekly newspapers
  • Regular column writing in the gulf property magazine Year 2016
  • Two cover stories featured properties at the prestige magazine Year 2015

Sales associate

TAKtical Realty
Dubai, UAE
05.2006 - 06.2007
  • Same Duties and responsibilities as my previous job

Sales & leasing consultant

Choice Real Estate Consultancy
Dubai, UAE
09.2005 - 05.2006
  • In both positions my Job responsibilities included; Obtaining availability from different developers and individual sellers, obtaining new clients and ensuring them of the most optimum service from initially showing them the various property options available in Dubai, depending on their budget and requirements to the booking and transfer stage of the deal, Liaising with over‐seas clients, Catering to individual needs of clients and finding them the best suited option to suit their requirements
  • Also in both positions I was hitting my targets and was top agent majority of the time.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Business Strategies

Harvard Extension School
Online
07.2020

Certificate of Higher Education - Real Estate 2008, 2016, 2019

The Dubai Real Estate Instutute DREI
Dubai, UAE
2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Real Estate Property Management

Property Management Training Association
Toronto, Canada (in Dubai)
08.2007

Diploma of Higher Education - Flight Attendant

Institue de formation et de perfectionnement IFP
Casablanca, Morocco
06.2005

Certified Chair Executive Program - Advisory Board

Advisory Board Centre
Dubai
06.2025 - 06.2025

High School Degree - Business Administration

Imam Malik High School
Casablanca, Morocco
06.2004

Skills

    Leadership & Management

    * Hiring, training & coaching

    * Relationship building & retention

    * PR &media relations

    * Complex problem solving

    * Analytical & decisions making skills

    Sales & Marketing
    * Marketing budgeting & planning

    * Sales target achieving
    * Budgeting, forecasting & reporting
    * Contract negotiating
    * Business development

Languages

Arabic
Native language
French
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Certified Chair Executive Program - Advisory Board

Advisory Board Centre
06.2025 - 06.2025

Managing Director & Country Head

eXp Realty
06.2022 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gulf Properties
07.2019 - 05.2022

Founder & CEO

MD Properties Dubai
08.2016 - 07.2019

Co‐Founder & Sales Manager, Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer

Elysian Real Estate Broker LLC
06.2007 - 03.2016

Sales associate

TAKtical Realty
05.2006 - 06.2007

Sales & leasing consultant

Choice Real Estate Consultancy
09.2005 - 05.2006

Certificate of Higher Education - Business Strategies

Harvard Extension School

Certificate of Higher Education - Real Estate 2008, 2016, 2019

The Dubai Real Estate Instutute DREI

Certificate of Higher Education - Real Estate Property Management

Property Management Training Association

Diploma of Higher Education - Flight Attendant

Institue de formation et de perfectionnement IFP

High School Degree - Business Administration

Imam Malik High School
DOUNIA FADI