Waleed Al-Zoubi, a Syrian engineer and businessman, is the founder of Tiger, one of the largest real estate development companies in the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1976, the company began as a construction-focused entity and later expanded its operations to cover the Gulf region, the Middle East, and Turkey. Tiger is recognized for its contributions to building residential and commercial properties, particularly in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

The Tiger Group’s activities extend beyond real estate, encompassing sectors such as contracting, industrial production, trade, travel, hospitality, and education. However, real estate remains the core focus of the company. To date, the group has developed over 200 projects, which include more than 23,000 units, covering a built-up area of 79 million square feet. Tiger operates through several subsidiaries, including Tiger Global General Contracting, Tiger Industries, Al-Durra Contracting Company, Dubai Link Tours, Dana Hotel Management, and Samaya Hotels.

In March 2022, Tiger Group launched a new project in Dubai called “Cloud Tower,” with an investment of $109 million. The company has also been involved in philanthropic efforts, such as donating 6 million dirhams to support the #1BillionMeals initiative in April 2022.

In 2024, Tiger Real Estate announced a new project, “Tiger Sky Tower,” a billion-dollar residential development in Dubai. The project aims to feature unique elements such as an indoor rainforest, a high-altitude restaurant, swimming pools, an amusement train, and the highest penthouse in the world.

Waleed Al-Zoubi’s contributions through Tiger have made an impact on the real estate landscape of the UAE, particularly in terms of urban development and large-scale construction projects.