The real estate and hospitality sectors continue to evolve rapidly, creating new opportunities across the region. Join Baker McKenzie's breakfast briefing in Dubai on 7 October 2026.
Hear from our team of real estate, hospitality and data centre specialists, alongside industry leaders from BGRE, Equinix Middle East, JD Property, Knight Frank, Wasl Group and Royal Development Holding, who will share insights on the trends shaping the market in 2027 and beyond.
The seminar is free to attend, however spaces are limited, so please register using the registration button by 24 September 2026.
A similar briefing will also be held in Abu Dhabi on 20 October 2026. Please save the date. Further details and an invitation will follow shortly.
We hope to see you there. If you have any queries regarding the seminar, please contact Jenny Medina or Keri Watkins.
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| 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 An overview of the trends shaping the UAE’s real estate sector as we approach 2027 |
| 09:15 - 09:45 |
Building Tomorrow: Real Assets & Infrastructure Trends Panelists:
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| 09:45 - 10:30 |
Beyond the Lobby: Trends and Themes in the Hospitality Sector Panelists:
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| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Closing Reflections & Networking |
Speakers
Guest Speakers
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Andrew Love
PartnerKnight Frank -
James Wrenn
PartnerKnight Frank -
Stephen Beard
PartnerKnight Frank -
Jack Cone
Vice PresidentBGRE -
Kamel Al-Tawil
Managing DirectorEquinix Middle East -
Rui Feng
Senior Vice PresidentJD Property -
Giuliano Gasparini
Head of HospitalityWasl Group -
Devan Nadarajan
Development Manager - HospitalityRoyal Development Holding