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9 October 2024

Is the system of hotel rating still fit for purpose?

The evolution of a system  Hotel ratings were originally introduced to enable potential guests to understand the overall quality of places where they might choose to stay and the range of facilities available. Later, they acquired significance as valuation tools for hotel brands, as well as for the properties themselves. Studies have analysed the individual willingness to pay across ratings[1] […]
30 September 2024

Dubai’s Hospitality Sector – Market Performance in H1 2024

Dubai Tourism Overview Despite or perhaps even partly because of ongoing geopolitical tensions, Dubai remains a leading tourist destination. In the first half of 2024, the city welcomed a record 9.31 million overnight guests, marking a 9% increase from the 8.55 million visitors during the same period last year. This impressive performance reflects the strategic vision outlined by Sheikh Mohammed […]
6 September 2024

Luxury hospitality in the GCC

8 ways high-end hotels are redefining guest experiences in 2024 The GCC has long been synonymous with luxury, opulence, and the hub of elevated tourism. As we advance through 2024, the luxury hospitality sector across the GCC is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Hotels and resorts in the region are adopting new trends that reflect the evolving expectations of global travellers, […]
6 August 2024

Value through infrastructure development: The case of Gulf ports

The rise of Gulf ports The history of seafaring throughout the Gulf is well known. The construction of the famous Arab dhow and the existence of extensive fisheries across the region in what are now the countries of the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia are part of a proud tradition that urban planners wish to capture. More recently, Gulf governments […]
16 July 2024

A tale of two markets: Capitalising on arbitrages through retrofits

The Dubai real estate market has been on a spectacular bull run with prices reaching an all-time high of AED 1,397/sqft in July, 2024. This represents an appreciation of over 78% from the market trough reached in April 2009 and, more importantly, prices are approximately 13.2% above the previous peak of September 2014. However, when diving into the granular details, […]
24 June 2024

Natural disasters, resilience and value

The impact of natural disasters Recent adverse weather conditions in the UAE have focused attention on the impact of natural disasters on real estate. This includes impacts associated with climate change, such as flooding caused by changes in precipitation patterns and also the potential impact of rising sea levels, increasing heatwaves and regional droughts. However, the events in the UAE […]
1 June 2024

New City Salalah – Salalah

Project Name: New City Salalah Client Name: Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Sultanate of Oman Location: Salalah Assets Covered: Residential, Office, Hospitality, Retail, Marina, Leisure and Entertainment, Education Project Size: 5 Square Kms Project Value: Confidential Executive Summary Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Sultanate of Oman is developing a unique seaside 5 square km seaside destination township in […]
14 May 2024

Bausher Heights – Muscat

Project Name: Bausher Heights Client Name: Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Sultanate of Oman Location: Muscat Assets Covered: Residential, Retail, Leisure and Entertainment, Education Project Size: 5 Square Kms Project Value: Confidential Executive Summary Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, Sultanate of Oman is developing a luxury residential township in Bausher, Muscat, capitalizing on its unique, uneven terrain to […]
12 May 2024

Highest & best use study – Dubai

Project Name: Highest and Best Use Study for 7 Plots Client Name: Real Estate Developer Location: Dubai Assets Covered: Residential, Commercial Office, Retail and Hospitality Project Size: N/A Project Value: Confidential Executive Summary: The client is assessing the development potential of land plots they own in various parts of Dubai, including vacant land parcels and a redevelopment project with an […]
26 April 2024

Private equity and real estate in the gulf: Three reasons to be positive

Introduction: Why private equity matters Worldwide, private equity funds closed deals worth $124 billion in just the fourth quarter of 2023. Fully a quarter of all merger and acquisition deals last year involved private equity.[1] As concerns over inflationary headwinds, rising interest rates and general macro uncertainty diminish, markets such as the Gulf have become increasingly attractive. The prospect of […]
12 April 2024

Asset management strategy – Retail portfolio – Abu Dhabi

Project Name: Asset Management Strategy for a Retail Real Estate Portfolio Client Name: State Owned Company Location: Western Region, Abu Dhabi Assets Covered: Regional Mall, Traditional Souq and smaller retail establishments Project Size: 200,000 SQM of retail assets Project Value: Confidential Executive Summary The client owns a diverse retail real estate portfolio consisting of a regional mall, traditional souq and […]
12 March 2024

Asset management strategy – Residential building – Abu Dhabi

Project Name: Asset Management Strategy for a Residential Building Located in Saadiyat Island Client Name: Private Company Location: Abu Dhabi Assets Covered: Residential Project Size: G+5 Building located in Saadiyat Island Project Value: Confidential Executive Summary The client owns a residential building located in Saadiyat Island and the asset is currently falling short of industry benchmarks from both a revenue […]

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