Mohammed Sankari: The Visionary Behind Dubai’s Next Luxury Landmark

A Legacy Rooted in Family Mohammed Sankari stands at the helm of Sankari Properties, a real estate developer shaping the next chapter of Dubai’s luxury living landscape. His journey is deeply anchored in a legacy that began four decades ago with his father, Dr. Abdulkader Al Sankari. In 1983, Dr. Sankari founded Sankari Investment Group, the parent company of Paris Group, a fashion and retail powerhouse operating more than 300 stores worldwide. This business laid the foundation for a family tradition built on quality, craftsmanship, and a sharp eye for opportunity. From his teenage years, Mohammed immersed himself in the family business. At 18, he formally joined the company, gaining first-hand experience in operations, retail strategy, and investment planning. Over the next two decades, he worked side by side with his father, learning to make critical decisions and developing a sharp sense for market shifts. This early exposure shaped his leadership style, one that values trust, long-term vision, and strategic growth. From Fashion to Foundations The year 2023 marked a turning point in Mohammed Sankari’s career. On the 40th anniversary of Paris Group, he launched Sankari Properties, a new real estate arm of the family business. This bold step reflected both an evolution of the family’s legacy and a response to Dubai’s thriving ultra-luxury residential market. Mohammed took the role of Chairman, steering the company with the same precision that made his father’s ventures successful, but now applying it to the architecture and property sectors. His approach is