IQI expands its footprints in UAE market

  Gulf Network

Global real estate network IQI, one of the leading real estate firms of Southeast Asia with offices in 32 countries globally including ASEAN, China, Pakistan and India, with $4 billion sales in 2024 and a strong team of more than 50,000 real estate professionals is expanding its Dubai office, which has been in operation since 2014.

The new, larger office opened on Tuesday and will continue to serve international investors looking to invest in the UAE as in the past. Many investors are increasing the percentage composition of Dubai assets in their real estate portfolio. Additionally, the UAE based expatriates are seeking expert guidance in acquiring overseas properties. To achieve these objectives, Farman Lone has been appointed as the Country Head to take care of the new IQI Dubai office.

Lone has vast experience in working with HNWI’s and extensive experience in the regional real estate market.

"The UAE is a leading destination for inbound investment and a growing source of outbound property investments," said Kashif Ansari, Co-Founder and Group CEO IQI. "The UAE is a long-term strategic growth market for us. In a world of heightened geopolitical risk, high-net-worth individuals are increasingly seeking secure, stable jurisdictions, and the UAE stands out. It offers a business-friendly environment, a global trading time zone, world-class infrastructure, and a luxury lifestyle.

Top destinations for outbound buyers include many markets where IQI has extensive operations through its own offices and has the experience and expertise to advise investors for good opportunities in North America, UK, Europe, Asia and Australia. IQI Global specialists cover residential, commercial, and industrial real estate for international buyers looking for professional and trusted guidance.

IQI Co-Founder and Group Managing Director Daniel Ho explained how IQI connects cross-border investors with property.

"Local buyers can find overseas property through our international network," Mr. Ho said. "Our Atlas super app enables agents from different markets to collaborate on transactions. Our JUWAI marketing portals drive lead generation. And our IQI Academy provides top-tier training for our real estate experts.

Haroon Anwar, who heads Juwai IQI’s Global Wealth Office and also oversees Dubai business operations, emphasized the importance of trusted guidance for wealthy clients.

"Real estate is a cornerstone of wealth management for many HNWIs from Asia, and Dubai remains a prime market. The high density of HNWIs is why we've made the UAE a key hub for real estate investment advisory focusing on our clients’ global wealth management objectives.

The Juwai IQI Wealth Office plays a key role in guiding HNWI investors from all over the world to manage their global assets through specialists, that is, private banks, investment advisory firms, lawyers, etc.