
David
Oayda
David Oayda
Strategic Real Estate Executive | Development & Asset Management Specialist
Aligning vision with execution across iconic global developments.About David
Strategic Real Estate Executive | Development & Asset Management Specialist
With over 20 years of international real estate leadership, David Oayda brings unparalleled expertise in driving complex development and asset strategies across landmark projects in the Middle East and Australia.
Recognized for bridging vision with execution, David has led multi-billion-dollar real estate initiatives—from Diriyah Gate and Al Qiddiya to Msheireb Downtown and Jabal Omar.
David specializes in strategic planning, D&D alignment, financial feasibility,and cross-functional leadership, consistently delivering impactful results for governments, family offices, and institutional investors.Key Expertise
Areas of Specialization: Delivering innovative solutions for transformative projects.
Strategic Real Estate Development
Mixed-Use, Hospitality & Residential Assets
Financial & Operational Alignment
Feasibility & Highest-Best Use Analysis
Smart City & Sustainability Integration
Stakeholder & Board-Level Engagement
Portfolio & Projects
Diriyah Gate Development (Saudi Arabia)
Role: Senior Director, Asset & Operations Management
- Portfolio included 43 hotels, golf courses, residential, and retail
components. - Aligned operations with D&D and led board-level asset
strategy.
Al Qiddiya (Saudi Arabia)
Role: President, Real Estate
- Oversaw entire development lifecycle of a 25,000-resident mega project.
- Led strategic planning and capital forecasting.
Msheireb Downtown (Qatar)
Role: Chief Officer, Commercial & Operations
- Directed operational transition of a major smart city development, aligning design and sustainability objectives.
Jabal Omar (Makkah)
Role: Chief Commercial/Operations Officer
- Directed planning and funding strategies for a USD 6 billion high-density
development.
- Portfolio included 43 hotels, golf courses, residential, and retail
Advisory & Consultancy
David currently provides bespoke strategic advisory services to a select
group of clients in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. His consultancy services
include:- Development Strategy for Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Retail & Residential
- Design & Operational Alignment with D&D Teams
- Feasibility Studies & Investment Appraisals
- Asset Optimization & Product Positioning
- Market Intelligence & Competitive Benchmarking
Clients include family offices, institutional investors, and visionary developers seeking design-led, commercially viable real estate solutions.
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