With luxury realty in the emirate growing at the fifth-fastest rate in the world according to a Knight Frank Global Wealth Report, the demand for an established niche realtor with global clout is high, with interest arising from both local and international markets. The firm will conduct business as Gulf Sotheby's International Realty with Jackie Johns, the managing partner for the Sotheby's International Realty brand in the UAE with over 25 years of experience, at the helm.
"Opening an office in Abu Dhabi is a strategic move and another step forward in our overall growth plans for the Middle East," commented Johns. "Investor appetite in the emirate is strong and will only continue to increase. There are some really superb projects in the pipeline that will cater to all sorts of needs of investors. With its superb infrastructure in place, Abu Dhabi will very quickly become a place of choice. Our aim is to very quickly become the realtor of choice for luxury investors, irrespective of whether they are investing locally or internationally. After years of experience in the region, our clients can be assured of a truly professional service through our network and we strive to provide a global service to our clients that surpasses all expectations."
The Sotheby's International Realty network currently has more than 16,500 sales associates located in approximately 760 offices in 60 countries and territories worldwide. Gulf Sotheby's International Realty listings will be marketed on the sothebysrealty.com global website. In addition to the referral opportunities and widened exposure generated from this source, the firm's brokers and clients will benefit from an association with the Sotheby's auction house and worldwide Sotheby's International Realty marketing programs. Each office is independently owned and operated.
The Abu Dhabi office, on the 35th floor of Al Maqam Tower, Sowwah Square, Al Maryah Island, opens on April 23, 2015.
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