Hazza Zaal
Chief Executive Officer
Al Barari Real Estate Group
From Vision to Green Communities in the Heart of Dubai
Between a passion for nature and a unique architectural vision, Hazza Zaal, CEO of Al Barari Real Estate Group, is reshaping the narrative of real estate development in the UAE, transforming ideas into living environments that place people, sustainability, and nature at the center.
In the rapidly evolving skyline of Dubai, success is often measured by scale, the tallest towers, the biggest developments, and the most luxurious projects. Yet Hazza Zaal offers a different perspective: one that prioritizes meaning over magnitude, people over profit, and nature as a core element of development.
From Sales to Visionary Development
Hazza’s journey began far from the executive boardrooms of Dubai. After graduating from Bond University in Australia, he returned to the UAE and started his career in sales. While many may see sales as a simple profession, it became the foundation of his understanding of people, relationships, and trust.
Those early experiences taught him lessons that no textbook could provide: persistence, empathy, and the importance of listening. These principles later shaped his philosophy in real estate development.
Building Communities Around People
When Hazza entered the world of property development, his ambition expanded, but his philosophy remained the same, projects should be designed around the real needs of people.
His involvement in Al Barari, Dubai’s iconic green residential community, became a defining milestone in his career. Unlike many developers who remain distant from their projects, Hazza chose to live in the community himself, experiencing daily life alongside residents. This unique perspective allowed him to continuously refine the development based on real feedback.
For Hazza, real estate is not simply about constructing buildings; it is about creating spaces that people truly live in.
Sustainability at the Core
Sustainability plays a central role in Hazza’s approach to development. Rather than treating sustainability as a marketing term, he believes it must be embedded in every project from the beginning.
At Al Barari, one of the biggest challenges was water consumption for the extensive greenery across the development. Instead of scaling back the natural landscape, Hazza invested in long-term solutions, including water treatment facilities, improved soil systems, and smart irrigation technologies. These efforts successfully reduced water consumption by around 60 percent, proving that sustainable design requires commitment and innovation.
Redefining Modern Living
Hazza later founded Elemental Developments, a company focused on creating carefully curated communities that support modern lifestyles.
Projects like Elemental 22 integrate residential living with wellness facilities, co-working spaces, family cafés, children’s clubs, and recreational areas. The goal is to create environments where residents can work, relax, exercise, and spend time with family without compromise.
For Hazza, these features are not luxury additions, they are essential components of a balanced lifestyle.
Leadership Through Purpose
Hazza’s leadership philosophy centers on openness and authenticity. He maintains an open-door policy within his team and encourages direct communication with both colleagues and clients.
Rather than focusing on becoming the biggest developer, Hazza emphasizes creating meaningful developments that enrich the lives of their residents.
As he often says:
“We’re not trying to be the biggest — we’re focused on being the most meaningful.”
A Vision for the Future
Looking ahead, Hazza Zaal envisions a future where cities evolve beyond traditional concrete landscapes into green, connected communities that support human well-being.
His developments reflect a belief that architecture should not only represent luxury, but also provide spaces where people can live with balance, dignity, and harmony with nature.
In a world that often builds faster than it reflects, Hazza Zaal’s work reminds us that the true measure of success is not the height of a tower, but the strength of the community it creates.