David Abood
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Agency) BRN: 7425
- Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Property Economics (University of Western Sydney)
- Licensed Valuer, State of NSW
Co-founding Cushman & Wakefield Core in 2008, David has overseen the growth of the company from its inception, leading a multi-service team on various assignments in the UAE, GCC and UK.
David began his 20-year career in real estate career in Sydney, Australia and entered the UAE in 2005 working for semi-government real estate developers, responsible for master community developments in Dubai. During this time, he was responsible for corporate sales, strategic developments, business development and the ongoing sales and leasing of mixed-use portfolios in excess of 12 million sqft.
While Co-CEO and managing the company, he is focused on utilizing his experience and contacts working in the highly successful transaction team. David has personally been involved with the acquisitions and disposals of more than four million sqft of commercial and industrial properties throughout the UAE, with property sales surpassing USD 2 billion.
With strong local networks and client relationships across the UAE and GCC, David is the point of contact for many of the region’s most influential property investors and landlords.
David has a bachelor’s degree in Commerce majoring in Property economics at the University of Western Sydney.
Expertise
- Acquisitions
- Disposals
- Tenant Representation
- Landlord Representation
- Valuations
- Research and Advisory
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Recovery began after the pandemic as many foreign workers returned with the recovery in the job market, as well as inflow of HNWIs
Khaleej Times • 2022-12-25 00:00:00
Apartments and villas are expected to face shortage of at least 15% as developers to deliver only 32,500 units compared to an estimated 38,000 planned.
Khaleej Times • 2022-11-20 00:00:00
Easing pandemic-related restrictions to benefit property, tourism, aviation and other sectors; Real estate transactions exceed Dh180 billion in first nine months of 2022
Khaleej Times • 2022-10-02 00:00:00