(Stacie Banton)
Across the world, female real estate leaders are redefining the industry and shaping a new era of leadership. Nazia Shah, a multi-award-winning real estate entrepreneur, is one such example. Dubai-based Nazia is one of the most recognized female real estate leaders in the luxury market.
What sets Nazia apart is her unique blend of skills, adaptability, and commitment to excellence. Her diverse perspectives drive better results for clients, fostering trust and long-term relationships.
CEO at Infinity Realty Group SA and Paramount Homes Real Estate
Nazia owns and operates multiple firms. She is the CEO of Infinity Realty Group and Paramount Homes Real Estate UAE. She is also the Managing Director at MNS Estates Dubai, Infinity Realty Group’s international subsidiary. As the CEO of Infinity Reality Group, she has managed the construction of some of the most recognizable properties in the UAE and Africa. The company’s portfolio includes a range of high-end residential and commercial projects, each reflecting Nazia’s outstanding creativity and commitment to excellence. The Infinity Towers, a series of residential skyscrapers that have become landmarks in Dubai’s real estate market, is one of her noteworthy projects.
Awards & Recognitions
Nazia has received several prestigious honors throughout her career, including the 2024 Women of Wonder Awards (London). She became the first South African woman to run a real estate firm in Dubai and was named one of the top 40 CEOs in the MENA Region by the Business Elite 40 Under 40 in 2023. She has been featured in several newspapers and magazines, including Womenpreneur Middle East, Voice of Canada, and UAE Stories magazine.
Academic Background
Nazia has a strong academic background. She holds a Master’s Degree in Real Estate (NQF Level 5) Qualified Real Estate Regulatory Academics in the UAE, along with several other professional courses.
From Humble Beginnings to Global Icon
Nazia’s journey to becoming a world-renowned real estate leader is incredibly motivating. Her success wasn’t handed to her; rather, it was cultivated through hard work and resilience. She encountered several obstacles in the traditionally male-dominated real estate industry, but she persisted.
Success comes to those who embrace challenges. Nazia is a wonderful illustration of this. To become the woman she is today, she put forth a lot of effort and overcame numerous obstacles.
