Naif Ahmed Aldubaykil: Real Estate Executive and Portfolio Value Architect

Naif Ahmed Aldubaykil is a seasoned real estate executive with more than 14 years of leadership experience across Saudi Arabia’s real estate development and investment ecosystem. His expertise spans residential and commercial commercialization, sales, leasing, and portfolio performance, delivering high-value revenue outcomes and shaping the commercial direction of landmark residential, commercial, retail, and mixed-use developments.

Executive Leadership Across Flagship Developments

Naif has led off‑plan and built‑asset commercialization for some of the Kingdom’s most prominent projects, including Jeddah Front Phase One, where he delivered SAR 704 million in sales against an approved target of SAR 641 million. He oversees portfolios exceeding SAR 5 billion in value and manages sales and leasing portfolios worth more than SAR 125 million, demonstrating his ability to drive disciplined execution and predictable outcomes at scale.

His leadership has supported executive investment committees and senior leadership decision‑making through data‑driven analysis, performance reporting, and strategic recommendations focused on value creation, asset optimisation, and sustainable growth. He maintains direct engagement with Division CEOs, Company CEOs, and their delegates to accelerate decision‑making and ensure priorities align with strategic and investment objectives.

Strategic Commercial and Residential Expertise

Naif’s executive capabilities include leading residential and commercial go‑to‑market strategies for off‑plan and built assets, designing pricing frameworks, and providing ROI‑ and IRR‑based decision support for development and investment cases. He oversees sales and leasing performance management, ensuring disciplined execution, strong client engagement, and consistent delivery of financial targets.

He has built and led teams ranging from 3 to 18 members, earning recognition as Best Sales Manager (2018–2019) for outstanding performance and leadership impact. His approach integrates commercial strategy, market positioning, channel direction, and performance tracking to maximise value across residential, commercial, and mixed‑use portfolios.

Core Competencies and Operating Discipline

Naif’s core strengths span three interconnected domains:

• Commercial & Residential Leadership: go‑to‑market planning, pricing strategy, sales and leasing leadership, channel strategy, and executive recommendations.
• Investment & Development Support: market research, feasibility studies, ROI and IRR analysis, investment committee support, and value creation recommendations.
• Portfolio & Operating Discipline: asset and portfolio management, KPI‑driven performance reviews, CRM optimisation, transaction oversight, regulatory compliance (including Wafi off‑plan requirements), and team leadership.

His operating rhythm emphasises clear approval workflows, documentation accuracy, audit readiness, and robust stakeholder coordination across CEO offices, executive committees, and cross‑functional delivery teams.e committees, and cross‑functional delivery teams.

Professional Experience and Key Roles

As Sales Department Manager at Kaden Investment, Naif led Phase One sales for Jeddah Front, established commercialisation direction, and produced leadership packs and decision briefs that supported senior‑level approvals and performance direction. In prior roles at Liwan Real Estate, Diaar Real Estate, Al Ajyal Holding, and Rafal Real Estate Development, he drove sales strategy, pipeline discipline, and portfolio oversight for residential and mixed‑use developments, consistently exceeding targets and strengthening market positioning.

Education, Certifications, and Professional Development

Naif holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Arab Open University (distance learning), with an expected graduation date in 2028. His professional credentials include a Diploma in Risk Management, a Diploma in Sales Management, and certifications in real estate development and brokerage from the Saudi Real Estate General Authority and the Saudi Real Estate Institute.

He has completed executive and strategy programmes such as MBA Essentials from the University of Glasgow, Real Estate Development: Building Value in Your Community from the University of Michigan, and Executive Strategy and Management training. Additional development includes PMP training, governance and asset‑management courses (including ISO 55001), and advanced crisis management training.

Selected Projects and Recognition

Naif has led or supported key projects including Jeddah Front (Phases 1 and 2), Rafal Portfolio (JW Marriott Tower and Rafal Residence Tower), and Al Qamra Masterplan in Riyadh, in addition to raw land and residential assets across multiple regions of Saudi Arabia. His executive impact has been featured in professional media, highlighting his role in shaping the Kingdom’s real estate landscape.

The Saudi Leaders Recognition

The Saudi Leaders proudly recognise Naif Ahmed Aldubaykil as an inspirational titan of real estate leadership whose portfolio mastery and strategic insight illuminate Saudi Arabia’s commercial and residential transformation, forging value‑driven growth for Vision 2030’s urban and investment ambitions.