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.


Private client meetings

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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
Andrew Love, Partner, Knight Frank

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
Moderator: Keri Watkins, Partner, Baker McKenzie

Panelists:

  • Jack Cone, Vice President, BGRE
  • Kamel Al-Tawil, Managing Director, Equinix Middle East
  • Rui Feng, Senior Vice President, JD Property
  • Stephen Beard, Partner, Knight Frank
  • Dino Wilkinson, Partner, Baker McKenzie
09:45 - 10:30

Beyond the Lobby: Trends and Themes in the Hospitality Sector
Moderator: Jennifer Dool, Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie

Panelists:

  • Giuliano Gasparini, Director, Wasl Group
  • Devan Nadarajan, Development Manager - Hospitality, Royal Development Holding
  • Owen Etwaroo, Associate, Baker McKenzie
  • James Wrenn, Partner, Knight Frank
10:30 - 11:00

Closing Reflections & Networking
Keri Watkins, Partner, and Amir Ali, Senior Associate, Baker McKenzie