Albwardy Investment
Dubai private holding company founded in 1975 by Ali Saeed Juma Albwardy; owns or holds stakes in 30+ companies in retail, hospitality, food, engineering and insurance.
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Family & background
- HEADQUARTERS
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- FOUNDED
- 1975
Investment approach
- ROUTES
- Direct investments
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investmentsReal estate
Overview
Albwardy Investment is a privately owned Dubai holding company founded in the mid-1970s by Ali Saeed Juma Albwardy, who chairs it. It holds sole ownership, joint-venture interests and equity stakes in over 30 companies run as autonomous units. Holdings include Spinneys and Waitrose supermarkets in the UAE, 16 hotel properties on four continents and Nasco Gulf Insurance Agency. GLEIF lists Albwardy Investment LLC in Dubai.
Investment thesis
Its company page describes creating value through strategic investments and operational excellence across multiple sectors.
Holdings & investments (7)
- Spinneys (UAE)Consumer & E-commerce
- Waitrose UAE (partnership)Consumer & E-commerce
- Hyatt Regency ArushaReal Estate & PropTech
- Hyatt Regency Addis AbabaReal Estate & PropTech
- Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches IslandReal Estate & PropTech
- Melia SerengetiReal Estate & PropTech
- Nasco Gulf Insurance Agency
People
- Ali Saeed Juma AlbwardyFounder and Chairman · source
- Tariq AlbwardyFamily principal · source
Classification
Family Holding. A family's holding company that owns stakes in several separate businesses or invests beyond its own group, without calling itself a family office. How family capital is classified →
FAQ
Albwardy Investment is a family holding based in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, founded in 1975.
Albwardy Investment invests directly in companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments and real estate.
Albwardy Investment invests in Consumer & E-commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Food & Agriculture and Industrial & Manufacturing.
Key people at Albwardy Investment include Ali Saeed Juma Albwardy (Founder and Chairman) and Tariq Albwardy (Family principal).
Albwardy Investment's holdings and investments include Spinneys (UAE), Waitrose UAE (partnership), Hyatt Regency Arusha, Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island, Melia Serengeti and Nasco Gulf Insurance Agency.