
Sam Arnaout
Sam Arnaout is a successful entrepreneur and billionaire property mogul based in Sydney. He is noted for his impressive business ventures in real estate and his influence in the luxury market, particularly as the husband of socialite Christie Arnaout.
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Sam Arnaout is selling his Wisemans Inn Hotel as part of his plan to focus on Sydney-based projects.
The Imperial hotel in Erskineville is preparing for a major renovationThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-08-01
Sam Arnaout is the billionaire property developer behind Iris Capital, which is involved in the redevelopment of St Ives Shopping Village.
Transport for NSW staffers stumble on St Ives Shopping Village road changes ‘on developer’s website’”The Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-07-12
Sam Arnaout built a multibillion dollar hospitality empire that includes casinos and profitable hotels.
Counselling service to close after funding cut despite high poker machine lossesThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-08-19
Sam Arnaout is a panel beater-turned-billionaire property mogul.
Welcome to the world of the Very Important CustomersThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-06-27





















