The Abu Dhabi real estate market continues to evolve at pace, driven by significant investment, ambitious development projects, growing hospitality demand and the expansion of critical infrastructure. Join Baker McKenzie's breakfast briefing in Abu Dhabi on 20 October 2026.

Hear from our real estate, hospitality and development specialists, alongside speakers from SAAS Holding, Waha Capital, CoReal Partners, Miral, Royal Development Holding and Knight Frank on the trends shaping Abu Dhabi's built environment.

The seminar is free to attend; however, spaces are limited, so please register using the registration button by 15 October 2026.

We hope to see you there. If you have any queries regarding the seminar, please contact Jenny Medina or Keri Watkins.



08:30 - 09:00 Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:00 - 09:05 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Keri Watkins, Partner, Baker McKenzie
09:05 - 09:15

Keynote Address
Andrew Love, Partner, Knight Frank 

09:15 - 09:45

Capital Allocation and Deployment in the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market
Moderator: Patrick McGregor, Partner, Baker McKenzie

Panelists:

  • Tim Lollback, Group General Counsel, SAAS Holding
  • Artem Boyko, Executive Director, Waha Capital
  • Gaurav Shivpuri, Founding Partner, CoReal Partners
09:45 - 10:30

Hospitality Outlook
Moderator: Keri Watkins, Partner, Baker McKenzie

Panelists:

  • Rizwanudeen S., Investments & Development Director, Royal Development Holding
  • Judith Toth, Associate Director - Hospitality, Miral
  • James Wrenn, Partner, Knight Frank
10:30 - 11:00

Closing Reflections & Networking
Keri Watkins, Partner, and Jennifer Dool, Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie