Category: Commercial

Commercial – Dubai / South Africa
2014

Commercial – Dubai / South Africa

Mediclinic City Hospital is a leading private healthcare institution located within Dubai Healthcare city. Established in 2008, it is part of Mediclinic Middle East, one of the UAE’s largest healthcare providers, operating 7 hospitals and over 20 clinics with a combined capacity of over 900 inpatient beds. As part of Mediclinic International, the hospital group operates across Southern Africa, Switzerland, and the UAE, and offers world-class medical care, including 280 beds at this flagship facility. Services span cardiology, oncology, neurology, and more, with JCI accreditation ensuring adherence to international quality standards.

Our management team (as an independent consultant) assisted in structuring investments from offshore investors into specific healthcare assets to further establish and expand Mediclinic’s global portfolio. Mediclinic ensures patients benefit from world-class healthcare delivery through JCI-accredited standards and cutting-edge medical technologies including PET/CT and 3T MRI scanners for accurate diagnostics and treatment. Led by experienced healthcare executives with 30+ years of management experience across UAE and international private healthcare facilities, the team ensures patient-centric environments featuring private rooms, VIP suites, and specialized units such as the Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Their clinical governance model emphasizes safety, patient satisfaction and long-term trust through robust quality control and highly personalized care.

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Commercial – Dubai
2014

Commercial - Dubai

Since 2013, Al Zahra Hospital Dubai has been a beacon of premium healthcare, blending top-notch medical expertise with state-of-the-art technology. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road in Al Barsha, the hospital offers 187 beds and is managed by Sheikh Majid Bin Faisal Al Qassimi. It is the second facility in the UAE to achieve international medical tourism certification from the Medical Travel Quality Alliance and holds JCI accreditation. The hospital meets global healthcare standards with over 250 experienced doctors and 400+ nurses.

The management team (as an independent consultant) helped establish the financing framework including working capital management for the operations of the facility. Under the leadership of Sheikh Majid Bin Faisal Al Qassimi as Managing Director, the team delivers personalized, empathetic care in a modern, patient friendly environment featuring VIP suites with Dubai landmark views and specialized health packages across maternity, cardiology, and wellness. The team's patient-centered approach drives consistently high satisfaction rates through comprehensive care addressing diverse patient needs, backed by state-of-the-art technology and globally recognized certification standards.

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Commercial – Dubai
2002/2003

Commercial - Dubai

With a legacy of more than six decades, Al-Futtaim Real Estate is one of the region’s leading private master developers. The company plans, develops and manages some of the most prestigious projects in the MENA region. They manage a diverse, multi-billion-dollar property portfolio spanning malls, residential, commercial, corporate, and investment assets. Their integrated communities seamlessly blend living, working, and leisure, combining premium residences, retail, office space, top-tier amenities, educational institutions, and luxury hotels. Flagship destinations include Dubai Festival City, Cairo Festival City, and Doha Festival City.

The TopLand leadership team (through its employment with Ernst & Young) delivered end-to-end real estate solutions through master-planned mixed-use developments, combining residential, retail, hospitality, and commercial spaces. Their approach ensured high tenant satisfaction and long-term asset performance by aligning development with lifestyle expectations. Through their work, they enhanced client value, tenant retention, and project success across the MENA real estate landscape.

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Commercial – Dubai
2003

Commercial - Dubai

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.

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Commercial – Dubai
2009

Commercial - Dubai

Emirates REIT, established in 2010 and managed by Equitativa, is the UAE’s first Shari’a-compliant real estate investment trust. It focuses on generating income from prime commercial real estate assets, primarily in Dubai’s most sought-after locations. The portfolio includes office buildings, schools, and retail spaces, offering stable returns to investors. Emirates REIT operates under Islamic finance principles and is listed on Nasdaq Dubai. Its asset management strategy emphasizes long-term value creation, sustainability, and active tenant engagement. The trust ensures transparency, governance, and resilience across market cycles.

The management team (as an independent consultant) ensured clients benefit from professional asset management and access to prime commercial properties with flexible leasing options. Through Emirates REIT, they offer tailored solutions for corporate, educational, and retail tenants, with a focus on tenant-centric approaches that enhance satisfaction and retention. The strategy promotes transparency, governance and long-term partnerships, backed by robust service standards.

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Commercial – Dubai
2013

Commercial - Dubai

GEMS Education is one of the world's largest private K-12 school operators, managing over 80 schools across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. With a student body of approximately 200,000 students from over 176 countries, GEMS continues to operate as a family-led organization under the leadership of Founder Sunny Varkey. In December 2024, GEMS launched First Schools Management to further drive innovation and transform schools globally.

The leadership team brings over 40+ years of international education experience, with Sunny Varkey leading since 1980 and successfully scaling from a single Dubai school to 80+ schools across multiple continents. Their collective experience includes delivering premium educational environments with diverse curriculum options (British, American, IB), developing world-class facilities like the $100 million GEMS School of Research and Innovation, and maintaining educational excellence while serving 200,000+ students globally.

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Master Planning – Dubai
2001

Master Planning - Dubai

Nakheel is a globally recognized master developer headquartered in Dubai, renowned for transformative projects that have reshaped the city’s skyline and coastline. Its diverse portfolio spans residential, retail, hospitality, and leisure developments, including landmark destinations such as Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, and Deira Islands. Nakheel plays a pivotal role in advancing Dubai’s vision for urban development and tourism growth.

The leadership team at TopLand (back in 2001 as employed with Andersen) was seconded to The Corporate Office of the Dubai Government, and through this engagement, worked with Nakheel’s founders and executive management to define the corporate structure and strategic direction for a new master developer, and also further define strategic real estate and economic development clusters. Our engagement included a critical role in establishing governance frameworks and operational processes for emerging business units. We conducted feasibility and competitive analysis to align project rollouts with market demand and investor expectations. Additionally, we advised on integration strategies across real estate, retail, and hospitality verticals for optimized growth.

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