Abdullah Faisal AlBraikan: Leading Growth at Retal Urban Development

Abdullah Faisal AlBraikan serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Retal Urban Development, a leading Saudi real estate company headquartered in Saudi Arabia. Since its establishment in 2012, AlBraikan has been at the helm, shaping the company’s vision and driving its transformation into one of the Kingdom’s most prominent urban developers.

Pioneering Major Developments

Under AlBraikan’s leadership, Retal Urban Development has delivered a diverse portfolio of ambitious projects. In November 2024, the company announced a pipeline of projects valued at over $3.7 billion, including Nassaj Al-Fursan 2, Ewan Khuzam, and Ewan Rigan. These projects reflect Retal’s focus on developing modern, sustainable, and community-driven urban spaces that align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

In January 2025, Retal expanded into luxury hospitality with the launch of Nobu Residences Khobar, part of the Retail Rise community, signaling its commitment to high-end, lifestyle-led developments that elevate the standard of living in the region.

Impressive Financial Performance

Retal’s strong market position is reinforced by robust financial results. In 2024, the company reported total assets exceeding $1 billion and achieved revenues of $550.2 million. This growth underscores the company’s ability to execute large-scale projects while maintaining financial sustainability and delivering value to stakeholders.

Leadership Beyond Retal

In addition to his role at Retal, AlBraikan holds several other key leadership positions across the real estate and urban development sectors:

• Chairman of Tadbeir Facilities Management, Nesaj Projects Management Company, and the Building Construction Company.
• Managing Director of Wasm Valuation, where he oversees strategic growth initiatives.
• Board Member of the Jeddah Central Development Company and Saudi Tharwa Co., contributing his expertise to national-scale projects and economic diversification efforts.

Shaping Saudi Arabia’s Urban Future

With more than a decade of leadership at Retal, Abdullah Faisal AlBraikan has played a pivotal role in advancing the Kingdom’s real estate landscape. Through innovative projects, strategic partnerships, and a focus on sustainability, he continues to position Retal Urban Development as a key player in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving property market, creating vibrant communities and world-class developments that support the country’s long-term growth ambitions.