Founder & CEO
Shetu Aziz
Executive profile
Shetu Aziz
Founder & CEO · Shetu Realty LLC· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Asian Canadian entrepreneur, international real estate investor and Founder & CEO of Shetu Realty LLC, Dubai. Shetu brings approximately 20 years of personal property investment experience across Asia and North America, with expertise in residential development, property acquisition, renovation, short-term rentals and strategic investment exits.
Beginning her journey as an international flight attendant in the Middle East, Shetu saved diligently to acquire her first land in Asia and gradually build a family home. She subsequently expanded into the Canadian and U.S. property markets, owning and managing multiple residential properties and operating Airbnb businesses for over 10 years. Her achievements include negotiating a residential property sale to a developer for a few million dollars.
Coming from a humble middle-class background, her journey reflects independence, perseverance and a commitment to building lasting value through vision, discipline and calculated risks.
Core expertise
- International real estate investment and residential development
- Property acquisition, renovation and investment exits
- Airbnb operations and asset management
- Business development and strategic negotiation
- International client relations and cross-cultural communication
- Leadership and relationship building
20
years
Personal property investment across Asia and North America — approximately two decades
10
years
Operating Airbnb and short-term rental businesses
4
airlines
A decade of international aviation, 2002–2012
100+
destinations
Traveled worldwide, serving First, Business and Economy class
The path here
Professional experience.
01
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founder & CEO
Shetu Realty LLC
Establishing an international real estate brokerage connecting Dubai developers, property owners and investment opportunities with clients across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
02
Asia · Canada · United States
20 years
Real Estate Investor & Property Operator
- Acquired land and developed residential property in Bangladesh.
- Purchased, renovated, managed and sold properties across North America.
- Operated Airbnb and short-term rental businesses for approximately ten years.
- Negotiated a multimillion-dollar property sale to a Canadian developer.
03
Middle East
2002–2012
International Aviation
Saudia · Gulf Air · Kuwait Airways · Oman Air
Ten years of international aviation experience serving First, Business and Economy class passengers, working with multicultural teams and traveling to more than 100 destinations worldwide.
04
Canada · United States
Healthcare & Clinical Experience
Diverse healthcare experience spanning cardiovascular intensive care and medical-surgical nursing in leading Canadian hospitals, and specialized forensic nursing within the New York City corrections system at NYC Health + Hospitals. Experience includes clinical leadership, precepting, counseling, complex patient care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Qualifications
Education & credentials.
Toronto, Canada
Toronto Metropolitan University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing2023
Toronto, Canada
Centennial College
- Bridging to University Nursing2020
- Practical Nursing Diploma2018
Toronto, Canada
Ontario High School Diploma
2016
Professional credentials
Registered Nurse · Preceptor · Counselor
Toronto, Canada and New York, United States