Al-Futtaim Group is a leading diversified conglomerate based in the UAE, with operations spanning the MENA region, Asia, and beyond. Established in the 1930s, the group operates across multiple key sectors including automotive, real estate, retail, and finance. Its real estate arm is known for landmark developments like Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City. These integrated urban communities blend residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and entertainment components, setting benchmarks in regional master planning and development.

The team (through its employment at Andersen) facilitated seamless integration of retail within mixed-use developments, enhancing convenience and lifestyle for residents and visitors. They delivered strategic placement of key retail anchors like IKEA and Carrefour alongside residential and commercial spaces in flagship projects such as Dubai Festival City. This approach, driven by the team, prioritized tenant experience through thoughtful retail placement and pedestrian-friendly designs, resulting in increased footfall, stronger tenant engagement, and enhanced overall asset value.