Our Mission: To develop iconic destinations that distinguish themselves through personalised service and the integration of local heritage, while ensuring resilient asset value for our investors.
Our Partners
Legal: Al Tamimi & Co; Taylor Wessing
Consultancy: JLL; Savills
Design: HdAr (Lead Design Consultant)
Strategic Partners: Arcapita
Our Philosophy
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Creating Destinations: We go beyond construction to create destinations that benefit local communities, tenants, and investors alike.
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Design as Value: We view design as an instrument for creating value, unlocking economic potential through rational architectural thought.
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Cultural Authenticity: We integrate local heritage and cultural influences to ensure every property becomes a distinct landmark in its region.
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Enduring Sustainability: We prioritise innovation and sustainability to ensure resilient, long-term asset value and diversified income streams.
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Long-Term Commitment: We focus on identifying prime opportunities and managing them with a dedication to long-term value creation.
What Sets us Apart
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Integrated Expertise: We unite an international team of architects, engineers, project managers, and financial experts to ensure every phase of development—from concept to delivery—is executed to the highest global standards.
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Strategic Access: Through our strategic partnerships, we leverage deep regulatory relationships that ensure unparalleled speed, flexibility, and efficiency in securing approvals.
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Global Reach, Local Insight: Our portfolio spans key international cities and growth markets across EMEA. We combine this broad reach with a deep respect for local cultural influences to create projects with a unique sense of place.
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Unlocking Hidden Value: Beyond new builds, we specialise in asset repositioning – identifying underutilised or overlooked properties and reimagining them to meet contemporary market demands and deliver elevated experiences.
Our Leadership Team
Paul Ellis
Strategic Director
Paul has over 18 years of real estate development and investment expertise, having delivered over 1,000 hotel keys and more than 800 apartments across the UK and EMEA. He guides the company’s strategic expansion, ensuring sustainability, high returns, and positive community impact for every project.
Paul Newman
Hospitality Director
With over 35 years of experience in commercial real estate, Paul specializes in hotel and leisure sector transactions. He has held directorships at Chestertons and Savills and has led major hotel deals across the UK, Ireland, and the GCC, working with brands like Hilton and Accor.
Charles Parsons
Chief of Staff
A seasoned professional with a background in JLL’s Global Capital Markets division, Charles drives high-value investments and developments. He leverages an extensive regional network of developers and asset managers to deliver data-driven solutions that maximize returns.
Jalal Al-Yawer
Development Director
Jalal is a real estate specialist and investment strategist with over 20 years of experience across London, Dubai, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. He has led boutique development platforms and advises on landmark ventures, bringing a unique blend of creative vision and commercial discipline.
David Harper
Design Advisor
David represents HdAr, a practice with over 35 years of experience delivering incisive design. His philosophy focuses on "design as an instrument for the creation of value," unlocking a project’s full economic potential through rational analysis and architectural thought.