Khalili’s rare art collection includes Koranic manuscripts, paintings, ceramics, glass and textiles. Apart from Islamic items, he also collects Japanese art from the Meiji period, Indian and Swedish textiles, as well as Spanish metal works. All of his collections are held by the Khalili Family Trust. Art aside, Khalili possesses commercial and retail properties in and around London, including in tony Mayfair. According to reports, he is the man behind the construction of an energy-efficient office block dubbed “The Wave.” As a philanthropist, Nasser Khalili co-founded and chairs the Maimonides Foundation, a charity that promotes interfaith peace and understanding.