Strategy and Consulting

Professional real estate research, feasibility studies and development advisory

The strategy and consulting team at Cavendish Maxwell is comprised of some of the region’s most highly qualified data analysts, possessing a wealth of international real estate advisory experience. We work closely with government entities, property developers, private family offices and banks, delivering unparalleled industry-specific research and strategic advice to maximise portfolio performance.

Our expertise spans a variety of sectors including development land, residential, industrial, office, hospitality, education and mixed-use developments, with our team drawing on reliable proprietary data to allow for thorough and accurate analysis of trends and market fluctuations.

Specialist Sectors

Residential

Hospitality

Office

Retail, Leisure and Entertainment

Industrial, Logistics and Manufacturing

Healthcare and Education

Our Key Services

Highest and Best Use Analysis

Comprehensive assessment conducted to unlock maximum long-term value from a real estate asset.

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Market and Financial Feasibility Analysis

Ensuring your proposed concept is aligned with market demand and is financially feasible.

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Masterplans and Megaprojects

Strategic advisory to create new destinations, contribute to the local economy, create jobs and make social and economic impact.

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Hotel Operator Search and Selection

Finding, negotiating and selecting the right operator for you to enhance long term value and profitability of your asset.

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Development Prioritisation

Strategic decision-making processes aimed at identifying and prioritising real estate development opportunities within a portfolio to maximise overall returns and mitigate risks.

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Pricing and Market Entry Strategy

Strategic approach used to determine optimal pricing strategies and market entry tactics for real estate products, developments, or investments.

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Retail Consultancy

Enhancing end-user experience, generating footfall and maximising revenues by recommending optimal brand mix.

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Asset Management Strategy

Strategic management and oversight of real estate assets to maximise their value, optimise performance, and achieve investment objectives.

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Our Case Studies

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1 June 2024

New City Salalah – Salalah

Strategy and Consulting

14 May 2024

Bausher Heights – Muscat

Strategy and Consulting

12 May 2024

Highest & best use study – Dubai

Strategy and Consulting

12 April 2024

Asset management strategy – Retail portfolio – Abu Dhabi

Strategy and Consulting

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Latest Insights

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6 March 2026

Property Taxation: Shaping Economies and Supporting Real Estate Markets

Opinion

6 March 2026

When carefully designed, real estate taxation can be more than a tool for Governments to raise revenue; taxes can be used to influence real estate development and to achieve wider economic and social goals At the same time, the owners of real estate work with tax lawyers, accountants and ...

20 February 2026

Learning From History: Gulf Property Market Cycles – Catalysts And Consequences

Opinion

20 February 2026

The Gulf is far from immune Everyone knows that housing and commercial property prices move in cycles The pattern of a long-sustained build-up in asset prices followed by a sudden decline has been observed in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries for decades It is also known that ...

16 February 2026

Dubai Residential Market Performance FY 2025

Market Reports Residential

16 February 2026

Executive Summary Dubai’s residential real estate market concluded 2025 on a record-breaking note, with transaction volumes surpassing 200,000 and total values reaching AED 5415 billion Both off-plan and ready property segments outperformed 2024 levels, supported by robust investor appetite, strong end-user demand, and a steady stream of new project ...

21 January 2026

Assessing the Role of Saudi Arabia’s Public Private Partnership (PPP) Programme in Real Estate

Opinion

21 January 2026

An immense commitment to Public Private Partnership (PPP) There is no doubt that Saudi Arabia is now home to one of the world’s largest and most successful Public Private Partnership (PPP) programmes From early water and cogeneration projects (where gas-fired plants simultaneously produce electricity while capturing waste heat for industrial ...

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Contact Us

Siraj Ahmed

Director, Head of Strategy and Consulting

siraj.ahmed@cavendishmaxwell.com

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