Mohamed Alabbar is the founder of Emaar Properties Company, where he has served as the managing director since December 2020. He is also an executive member of the board of directors of Emaar Development Company. In addition, he is the founder and chairman of the board of directors of Eagle Hills, a real estate investment and development company based in Abu Dhabi. Eagle Hills finances and develops large-scale projects in a number of global markets.

Alabbar is also the founder and chairman of the board of directors of Middle East Africa Resources Company. He is also the founder and one of the major shareholders of RSH Company in Singapore. Additionally, he is the founder of Noon.com Platform and the chairman of the board of directors of Americana International Restaurants Company PLC and Kuwait Food Company - Americana.

Alabbar also serves as a member of the board of directors of Noor Investment Group, Emaar Malls Company, Emaar Misr Development Company, and Sandoq Al Watan. He is a member of the Preparatory Committee for the Dubai International Expo 2020 and a member of the board of trustees of the Future Investment Initiative Foundation.

Alabbar has played a significant role in developing global projects in the real estate, retail, luxury hospitality, mining, and commodities sectors. He has held the position of chairman of the board of directors of Emaar Development Company, Emaar Properties Company, Emaar The Economic City Company, and Amlak Finance Company between 2004 and 2007. He has also served as vice chairman of the board of directors of Dubai Aluminum Company and Dubai World Trade Center. In addition, he was president of the Emirates Golf Association from 1995 to 2007.

Alabbar is a graduate of Seattle University in the United States, where he received a bachelor's degree in financial and business administration. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Seattle University.