Christie's International Real Estate Enters United Arab Emirates Luxury Property Market with Addition of Dubai Affiliate

Today Christie's International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network, extended into the Middle East for the first time and will now cover the United Arab Emirate markets.

 

Brian Etemad has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Christie’s International Real Estate’s new affiliate in Dubai, its headquarters in the UAE, located on the 7^th floor of the Emaar Business Square Building. Mr. Etemad, a licensed Attorney at Law from New York, has an extensive background in real estate brokerages and real estate projects across the Middle East as well as long-term experience working with some of the most influential families in the region overseeing their property portfolios.  

 

Mr. Etemad comments, “We are enormously proud to be connected with the well respected and established Christie’s International Real Estate brand in the Middle East. There are some extraordinary opportunities in this region and we believe our experience and relationships will help make this a great success. The team of both English and Arabic speakers look forward to working with the finest properties in the region and providing our clientele with access to luxury properties all over the world as part of the Christie’s International Real Estate global network of carefully selected affiliates.”

 

Joachim Wrang-Widén, Senior Vice President at Christie’s International Real Estate adds, “With an existing network in 141 markets in 46 countries, this new launch in the Middle Eastern market is representative of the network’s strategic expansion into key global property markets and is a significant milestone for our business.”

 

Drawing upon the success as one of the world’s oldest art auction houses, Christie’s implemented an innovative real estate venture in 1995. Integrating centuries of experience with a hand-selected network of talented brokers, Christie’s International Real Estate was formed as a subsidiary of the auction house to satisfy the lifestyle requirements of discerning clientele. The marketing of fine art and high-end properties proved to be a natural combination, resulting in a real estate marketing powerhouse driven by the passion and success of the Christie’s name and the local connections and expertise of seasoned brokers.

 

Christie's International Real Estate is a carefully selected global network of real estate companies, all of which boast proven records of success in both high-end property, residential developments and re-sales and are known in their markets for exemplary client service. Christie’s International Real Estate has recently expanded its presence with new affiliations in Portugal, the Netherlands, Monaco, Hawaii, Singapore, South Africa, the Canary Islands, Spain and Austria. The network’s sales volume exceeded $106 billion in 2013. 

 

As part of Christie’s International Real Estate’s new residential development marketing division, marketing services for the highest calibre of multiunit residential projects will also be provided in the region. Senior Vice Presidents David Branch and Giles Hannah of Christie’s International Real Estate will be assisting the Dubai affiliate with development marketing and sales on its projects worldwide.

 

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About Christie’s International Real Estate

 

Christie’s International Real Estate is an invitation-only affiliate network composed of the world’s most proven and qualified real estate specialists in the luxury residential sector. The company has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Beverly Hills and Palm Beach, and more than 141 global Affiliates with 27,000 real estate professionals in 46 countries. For additional information about Christie’s International Real Estate, please visit www.christiesrealestate.com.

 

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