The Trump Organization is strengthening its presence in the Gulf property market as a growing portfolio of branded developments takes shape across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar. The expansion reflects rising demand for luxury residences, hospitality assets and internationally recognised real estate brands across some of the region’s fastest-developing cities.
The scale of the company’s Gulf interests has become increasingly visible as new projects move from announcements to construction and sales. According to The National, real estate developers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar generated about $38 million in licensing fees connected with Trump-branded projects. The figures underline how important the Gulf has become within the organisation’s international property strategy.
The regional portfolio is built largely around partnerships with established developers rather than direct development by the Trump Organization. Dar Global, the international arm of Saudi developer Dar Al Arkan, has emerged as one of its most significant partners, while Dubai-based Damac has an established relationship with the brand in the UAE.
Dubai becomes a major part of the expansion
Dubai remains one of the most prominent locations in the group’s Gulf portfolio. The Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai is planned as an approximately 350-metre skyscraper on Sheikh Zayed Road, close to Downtown Dubai. The 80-storey development will combine a luxury hotel, more than 500 residences and a private members’ club.
Construction is moving forward after Dar Global appointed Gulf Asia Contracting to deliver the podium. The project is valued at about $1 billion, while its premium residential component includes apartments and high-end penthouses targeting wealthy international buyers.
The tower also illustrates a broader trend in Dubai’s luxury property sector. Developers are increasingly combining residential space with hospitality services, private clubs and branded amenities to differentiate projects in a market where international investors have a wide range of options.
The Trump brand already has an established presence in Dubai through Trump International Golf Club at Damac Hills. Financial disclosures cited by The National also connected the organisation with management and licensing income from projects involving UAE developer Damac.
Saudi Arabia and Oman broaden the portfolio
Saudi Arabia represents another important growth market. Dar Global and the Trump Organization are developing several projects in the kingdom, including Trump Plaza Jeddah and Trump International Golf Club at Wadi Safar in Diriyah.
The Wadi Safar development is particularly large, covering around 2.6 million square metres. Plans include a championship golf course, luxury hotel and premium residences within the wider Diriyah masterplan. Trump Plaza Jeddah, meanwhile, is designed as a mixed-use destination with residences, serviced apartments, Grade-A offices and townhouses.
The expansion comes as Saudi Arabia continues opening its property market to international capital and investing heavily in tourism, hospitality and new urban destinations. Branded residences can benefit from this transformation by offering overseas buyers a familiar name alongside access to emerging investment locations.
Oman is another pillar of the partnership with Dar Global. Trump International Oman forms part of the AIDA development near Yiti Beach and combines hospitality, residences and golf facilities. The project demonstrates how the brand is moving beyond conventional city towers and into large resort-style destinations.
Gulf markets attract global luxury brands
Qatar completes the four-country Gulf footprint. Trump-branded property interests there include a planned golf club and resort project in Doha, further extending the company’s exposure to the region’s premium hospitality and residential markets. Financial disclosures showed licensing revenue associated with the future Qatar development.
Taken together, the projects reveal a strategy centred on branded luxury rather than volume development. Dubai provides access to a mature international investment market, Saudi Arabia offers large-scale growth opportunities, Oman supports resort-led development, and Qatar adds another wealthy Gulf destination to the portfolio.
For the wider property sector, the expansion also shows how branded residences are becoming an increasingly important tool for Gulf developers seeking international buyers. A recognised global name can support positioning at the upper end of the market, while local partners provide development expertise and knowledge of individual markets.
The Trump Organization’s growing footprint therefore represents more than a collection of individual luxury projects. It reflects the Gulf’s broader transformation into a major destination for international real estate brands, developers and investors seeking exposure to high-value residential and hospitality assets.