Unit L18-01, Level 18, ICD Brookfield Place,
Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, UAE.

Who We Are

Founded by Elie Khouri in 2017, Vivium Holding is a single-family office focusing on alternative investing and building enduring businesses.

Our global network and diverse interests allow us to source opportunities across a wide spectrum of traditional and alternative investments with a focus on real estate, technology, and art & design.

We are drawn by exceptional craftsmanship, differentiated experiences and tailor-made opportunities that are built to last.


Vivium, The Inspiration

Vivium was born from an appreciation of life and an ambition to preserve and grow long lasting businesses.

Our Name

Our name was inspired by the Latin word ‘ad vivum’, from life to life. Vivium is an ode to life and an ambition to nurture craftmanship while remaining diligent, authentic, and conscious of our impact.

Our Identity

Our brand colour is Yves Klein’s blue. A vivid and intense shade the artist believed to be the only colour “beyond dimensions”, reflecting an expansive vision of limitless space and aspirations.


What We Stand For

  • Entrepreneurship

    We support and build businesses from the ground up. We take measured risk and use our network and expertise to foster growth.

  • Agility

    We remain open and flexible as opportunities and challenges arise amid shifting market conditions.

  • Curiosity

    We encourage creativity and innovative ideas. We are hungry, and aim to constantly learn, adapt, and improve.

  • Craftsmanship

    We work with wonderful people and artisans to connect, curate, and craft beautiful things.

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    Investment Themes

    We’re well diversified across a range of asset classes, including private and public equity, venture capital, real estate, and other alternative investments. Everything we invest in is led by our love of craftsmanship and curiosity.

    1. Luxury Residential & Hospitality

    With over 20 years of investing in the space, our founder has developed a deep expertise in luxury, design-led residential and hospitality properties. Today, we are active in the sectors of development, ownership, and advisory across the GCC and in select European markets, such as the UK, France, Spain, Greece, and Portugal.

    Below are some of our investments.
      Below are some of our investments.
      2. Passion Investments

      This theme stems from our founder’s passion and patronage of the arts. It is further complemented by an investment portfolio in fine wines and luxury watches, as well as partnerships with leading European design furniture brands.

      Below are some of our investments.
        Below are some of our investments.
        3. Technology

        With a wide and solid interest in tech and start-ups, our core investments in this segment are within sectors that dovetail with the rest of our portfolio, including emerging opportunities in FinTech, PropTech, and ArtTech.

        Below are some of our investments.
          Below are some of our investments.

          Our Team

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            Elie Khouri
            CEO
            Elie Khouri
            CEO

            As CEO of Vivium Holding, Elie uses his expertise in building businesses and his appreciation of craft to create value for Vivium’s portfolio of investments. He has a profound commitment to real estate, art and craftsmanship, and has inspired, supported, and invested in entrepreneurs and startups for over two decades.

            Elie Khouri is a veteran marketeer on the global scene, and is also the Chairman of Omnicom Media Group MENA, the media services division of leading global marketing communications company Omnicom Group. He is considered an influential leader and has received several prestigious awards and honours during his career.

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            Omar Salameh, CFA
            Managing Director
            Omar Salameh, CFA
            Managing Director

            Omar is an investment professional with over 15 years of experience in the alternative investments space.

            As a civil engineer, Omar started his career in the construction industry and then launched his investments track working for the largest Canadian corporate pension fund. His work initially focused on real estate investments, then evolved to lead the infrastructure direct/co-investments initiative. Following his 10 years in Montreal, Omar shifted his focus to tech and developed the Beirut office for a Paris-based VC-backed Fintech.

            Omar’s focus is on driving forward the evolution of Vivium Holding and using his expertise to enable business success.

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            Soulaf Najjar
            Head of Marketing
            Soulaf Najjar
            Head of Marketing
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            CA Manish Shah
            Finance Director
            CA Manish Shah
            Finance Director
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            Nancy Habr
            Legal Counsel
            Nancy Habr
            Legal Counsel
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            Hady Gabriel
            Senior Analyst
            Hady Gabriel
            Senior Analyst
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            Mido Khatib
            Investment Analyst
            Mido Khatib
            Investment Analyst
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            Joseph Zarka
            Analyst
            Joseph Zarka
            Analyst
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            Laura Gebeili
            Marketing Executive
            Laura Gebeili
            Marketing Executive
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            Barbara McCullen
            Assistant to the CEO
            Barbara McCullen
            Assistant to the CEO
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            Najat Bassma
            Art & Operations Manager
            Najat Bassma
            Art & Operations Manager

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