UAE-Based Developer Plans Trump Tower Project in Syria’s Damascus, British Paper Reports
By Kardo Roj
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – A UAE-based real estate company has expressed its intention to launch a Trump-branded skyscraper project in Damascus, Syria, according to a report published Thursday by the British newspaper The Guardian. The proposed venture could become one of the most high-profile real estate investments in Syria since the start of the country’s conflict more than a decade ago.
The Guardian described the project as a “shimmering architectural statement” aimed at signaling Syria’s return to the international stage after years of war and isolation. According to the report, the proposed Trump Tower Damascus would rise 45 stories and potentially cost between $100 million and $200 million.
Walid Mohammad al-Zoubi, Chairman of the Dubai-headquartered Tiger Group, told the newspaper that the tower project was designed to send a message that Syria—after more than 15 years of conflict—deserves to take a step toward recovery and peace.
“This project represents our message – that this country, which has long suffered and whose people have endured much over the past 15 years of war, deserves to take a step toward peace,” al-Zoubi was quoted as saying.
While specific locations in Damascus are still under consideration, al-Zoubi said the initial plan includes 45 floors, although the final height may be adjusted depending on urban planning regulations. He also emphasized that construction would begin only after securing all necessary legal approvals from the Syrian government and obtaining trademark rights from the Trump Organization.
The timeline for construction, once approved, is estimated at approximately three years, according to al-Zoubi.
No official statement has been issued by Syrian authorities or the Trump Organization regarding the project. However, the proposal has drawn international attention, coming at a time when foreign investment in Syria remains limited due to ongoing sanctions and political complexities.
The initiative is being framed by its backers as a symbol of potential economic recovery and architectural ambition in the heart of Syria’s capital. Yet, the project would require navigating both domestic legal procedures and international branding agreements to proceed.
If completed, Trump Tower Damascus would be among the tallest structures in the country and a rare instance of a globally recognized commercial brand re-entering the Syrian market.