Ayana Holding Profile

Who we are
Chicago
USA
New York
USA
London
UK
Riyadh
KSA
Dubai
UAE
Our companies join forces to offer an extensive scope
of quality services and expertise across real estate
investment and development, architectural design and
master planning, interior design, fit out and furnishing,
marketing, sales strategy, IT security and infrastructure,
hospitality management, procurement, asset
management, technology and start-ups.
At Ayana Holding we focus on building
a network of powerful companies on a
global level
Sydney
Australia
With robust financial, operational and strategic
experience and a wide ranging network, we have the
resources, global capacity and know-how to continuously
transcend borders, boundaries and benchmarks -
resulting in high-growth businesses that disrupt
industries and have a meaningful impact in the world.
Venture Meets
Impact
Ayana Holding is an internationally recognized
organization with market leading businesses and
investments that provide services across a diverse
scope of industries. Using our decades of strategic
and operational expertise, we invest in thriving
companies from around the world and propel them
to the next stage of growth.
Using our decades of strategic and operational expertise,
we invest in and build thriving companies, propelling
them to the next stage of growth across the world.
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What we do
Our companies join forces to offer an extensive scope of quality services and expertise across real estate investment and
development, architectural design and master planning, interior design, fit out and furnishing, marketing, sales strategy, IT security
and infrastructure, hospitality management, procurement, asset management, technology and start-ups.
Real Estate
Start Ups Technology Design & Construction
Management
Interior Design
Fit-out & Interior
Furnishing
General Trading
Sales & Marketing
IT Security & Infrastructure Asset Management Hospitality Management Procurement
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Founders
Abdulla Lahej
Chairman
Abdulla is the Chairman and Founding Partner of Ayana Holding, and has an integral part in leading the firm’s tactical path
and ongoing processes.
His 21-year career in the region has contributed to Dubai’s exceptionally diverse and successful commercial and leisure
expansion, placing it on the global map as a leader in innovation and quality.
During his time as Group CEO of Emaar Properties followed by his role as Group CEO of Dubai Properties, he played an
active role in contributing to creating many of Dubai’s renowned landmarks and communities, such as Downtown Dubai
where the iconic Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall are situated, Dubai Marina, Business Bay and Arabian Ranches.
His bullish attitude when it comes to business, gives him the drive to continually seek out new challenges. With this
determination, he envisions Ayana Holding to become one of the world’s biggest players in the Real Estate industry.
Abdulla instils the firm with a spirit of ambition, progression and initiative, enabling him to gather an impressive portfolio
of the most esteemed international organizations. He believes that every organization he leads and every team he
manages should leave a thriving physical, economical, and emotional imprint on the landscape of Dubai and the United
Arab Emirates.
Now, as Ayana’s Chairman and Founding Partner, he is ambitious and excited to see what the next stage of developments
will bring to Dubai and is eager to continue growing the city’s global presence as a leader in innovation.
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Founders
Hamid Kerayechian
CEO & Founding Partner
Hamid Kerayechian is the CEO & Founding Partner of Ayana Holding, and has full responsibility for executing the strategic
direction and ongoing operations for the firm With a strong desire to continually rise to new challenges, Hamid’s vision
is for Ayana Holding to become an internationally renowned player in the Real Estate industry, with a goal to have a
collection of 50 thriving partner companies by 2020.
Hamid relocated from Southern California to Dubai in 2008 and over the course of his career served with some of the
world’s most influential organizations. With over 17 years of robust experience in the luxury development space and a
dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Hamid is inspired by an innate sense of boldness, integrity and resourcefulness - qualities
that he injects to all of his companies, projects and developments.
Hamid infuses his companies with an essence of drive, growth and enterprise, which has enabled him to assemble
a portfolio of the most prestigious global organizations. As an energetic and interactive leader, he prides himself
on managing teams of highly motivated and experienced professionals, who play a fundamental role in the growth,
development and delivery of the quality projects and companies that comprise Ayana Holding.
Hamid believes that the quality and veracity of each project is enriched by explorative and open collaborations with all
stakeholders, he says, “collective creativity enhances each endeavor, resulting in strong and distinctive solutions. Our
inventive methods drive global brands to partner with us, cultivating and refining ideas for ambitious environments of all
kinds.”
Hamid graduated from the University of South California with a Masters in Engineering.
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Awards & Achievements
2019-20 | INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARD
Public Service Interior Dubai, DIFC Services – Opaal Interiors
2018 | MIDDLE EAST LIGHTING SUMMIT
Distinguished Speaker Award
2019 | ARABIAN BUSINESS REAL ESTATE AWARD
Best Interiors Company – Opaal Interiors
2018 | MEA MARKETS UAE BUSINESS AWARD
Best High-End Realty Development Design Management -VX Studio
2019 | ARABIAN BUSINESS REAL ESTATE AWARD
Best Diversified Holding Company – Ayana Holding
2018 | DESIGN MIDDLE EAST AWARD
Lifetime Achievement Award – Noor Al Muhaideb, Opaal Interiors
2019 | MEA MARKETS UAE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Leading Interior Design Firm – Opaal Interiors
2018 | ARABIAN BUSINESS REAL ESTATE AWARD
Architectural Design Company of the Year – VX Studio
2018-19 | MOST ADMIRED LEADER ASIA AWARD
Hamid Kerayechian, Ayana Holding
2018 | MEA MARKETS UAE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Leading Interior Design Firm – Opaal Interiors
2018 | MIDDLE EAST BEST BRAND AWARD
Real Estate Sector – VX Studio
2018 | MEA MARKETS EXCELLENCE AWARD
Excellence in Architecture – VX Studio
2018 | CEO MIDDLE EAST AWARD
Young CEO of the Year Award – Hamid Kerayechian, Ayana Holding
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In the Publication
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Our Companies
At Ayana Holding we do more than invest, we actively shape the future of our companies, accelerating their growth and launching them
into new markets.
Corporate Finance &
Investment Advisory
Masterplaning &
Architecture Design
Entertainment & Activation
Asset Management
Interior Design
Real Estate
Brokerage
3D Visualization &
Destination Marketing
AYANA
GOLDEN
CIRCLE
“From Inception to Completion”
Building Materials
Furniture
Strategy & Sales
Management
Consultancy
Branding
Agency
Project Management & Fitout
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VX Studio
Renowned architectural design firm with projects and developments globally.
VX Studio is an internationally renowned architectural design firm. Since 2011, they have
delivered iconic projects of varying size and complexity, specializing in master planning,
hospitality, multi and single family residential, retail and mixed use, repositioning, cultural
and healthcare. As an award-winning practice, their portfolio of work spans local and
international markets, exhibiting their extensive experience across multiple industry sectors.
VX Studio currently manages a portfolio of over US$5 billion. With proven ability in
producing highly acclaimed projects, they continue partnering with prominent real estate
developers to deliver the most successful and profitable developments. With dedication to
high quality design, regardless of budget, VX Studio is placed at the forefront of the building
and property industry.
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Featured Projects
MASTERPLANNING
MAG CREEK WELLBEING RESORT, DUBAI
RESIDENTIAL
AHAD RESIDENCES, BUSINESS BAY, DUBAI
RETAIL & MIXED USE
AGORA MALL, DUBAI
RESIDENTIAL & MIXED USE
ETILER GARDENS, ISTANBUL, TURKEY
RESIDENTIAL & MIXED USE
CAVALLI RESIDENCES, BUSINESS BAY, DUBAI
HOSPITALITY
ANDAZ HOTEL, JUMEIRAH, DUBAI
SERVICED APARTMENTS
CORAL BAY RESORT, AL MARJAN ISLAND, RAK
DESIGN COMPETITION
SELECT BAY MASTERPLAN, BUSINESS BAY,
DUBAI
HOTEL, SERVICED APARTMENT, BRANDED
RESIDENTAIL, COMMERCIAL, F&B
SWAROVSKI TOWERS, DOWN TOWN, DUBAI
RETAIL & MIXED USE
VUE GREEN CITY, NEW CAPITAL, EGYPT
CULTURAL
THINK TANK, KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY,
KSA
RESIDENTIAL
WEST 5 TOWER, BUSINESS BAY, DUBAI
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Featured Projects
RESIDENTIAL & MIXED USE/FACADE
REBRANDING
GATE VILLAGE STREET, DUBAI
RETAIL & MIXED USE/RESIDENTIAL
MIXED-USE AL WASL, AL WASL ROAD, DUBAI
RESIDENTAIL & MIXED USE
VERT BY IGO, BUSINESS BAY, DUBAI
RETAIL & MIXED USE/HOSPITALITY/COMMERCIAL
AL MASHTAL, ABU DHABI
RETAIL & LEISURE
SHAMS AL AROUS, JEDDAH
RETAIL
AL BATEEN BEACH, ABU DHABI
RETAIL & MIXED USE
SHAMS AL RIYADH, KSA
RESIDENTIAL
MID RISE RESIDENTIAL DUBAI HILLS, DUBAI
RESIDENTIAL & MID-RISE
ACACIA ESTATES, RIYADH, KSA
LEISURE & CULTURAL
MARTYRS MEMORIAL, ZABEEL PARK, DUBAI
RESIDENTIAL
PRIVATE VILLA, JUMEIRAH, DUBAI
RETAIL & LEISURE
AL RESALA MALL, BANIYAS, ABU DHABI
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Featured Partners
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M2L
M2L redefine Experiences through new
Realities.
Our mission is to propel enterprises and consumers to unparalleled Immersive Experiences,
greater levels of engagement and higher performance by activating spaces with unique concepts.
We leverage outdoor and indoor Entertainment, traditional Leisure activities as well as Mixed
Realities (XR) Experiences creating compelling content for entertainment, relaxation, and
education.
We work with a variety of clients such as Mall Developers, Real Estate Developers, Hospitality
,Government Entities and craft bespoke solutions to boost performance, profitability and loyalty.
Our consultancy and delivery scope includes ideation, concept master-planning, content
development, feasibility all the way through to implementation, launch as well as ongoing
support, aftercare and potential join ventures.
Thomas Gateff
Managing Partner
Thomas Gateff is the Managing Partner of M2L Concepts.
Relocating to Dubai 14 years ago, he has led a diverse
career in the leisure industry, where he began working for
the Entertainment division of Majid Al Futtaim as Head
of Operations and eventually being appointed as one of
the General Managers. Throughout his 8 years with the
organization, he led key projects including overall operations,
business growth and projects delivery, as well as establishing new concepts for
the company across leisure and entertainment in the UAE, KSA and Egypt. With an
entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for technology, he pursued Virtual Reality and
Augmented Reality entertainment and branched out on his own in order to immerse
himself and be part of the digital revolution.In 2017, he began consulting for Emaar
Entertainment, where he played a pivotal role in launching and managing their brand
new concept, a one-of-a-kind 7,000 sqm VRPAR Park in Dubai Mall. Till today, Emaar
Entertainment continues to partner with M2L Concepts.Thomas studied Marketing in
University du Sud, France and passed the Leadership Program for Attractions Executives
in San Diego University.
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Opaal Interiors
Internationally recognized,
leading interior design company.
Opaal Interiors is the Middle East’s leading interior design company with services that include
interior styling, furnishing, brand design and concept design. Since inception, they have
fashioned hospitality sectors, model homes, commercial and sales centres, and a string of luxury
interiors for homeowners and up-and-coming retailers.
Using ingenuity, enthusiasm and experience, Opaal’s speciality is finding the intricate balance
between the ambitions of the user, the needs of the industry and the shape of its physical space.
Pioneers in the field of interior design they have a keen eye for spatial awareness, an intimate
understanding of aesthetic aspects, and an aptitude for making the most of available space that
is practical, as well as beautiful.
Noor Al-Muhaideb
CEO & Founding Partner
Noor Al Muhaideb is the CEO & Founding Partner of Opaal
Interiors. She graduated from the American University of
Sharjah, with a Bachelor of Interior Design degree in 2002.
With fifteen years of professional experience, she built her
impressive portfolio by implementing and delivering countless
residential, hospitality and commercial developments for Emaar
Properties. As a natural creative, Noor advocates the belief that
the influence of articulate and beautiful interiors transform daily life. Professionally, she
sets the benchmark within the organization for a client responsive approach to design,
resulting in a service oriented standard of success within the industry. Noor guides
clients throughout each stage of the design process, working on projects across a range of
budgets, requirements and timeframes.
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Featured Projects
RESIDENTIAL
AHAD RESIDENCES, BUSINESS BAY, DUBAI
RETAIL & MIXED USE
AL RESALA CENTER, BANIYAS, ABU DHABI
HOSPITALITY
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DUBAI
RESIDENTIAL
WEST 5, BUSINESS BAY, DUBAI
VILLAS
AL MANARA VILLA, DUBAI
OFFICES
DIFC-CONFERENCE CENTER + GSO, DUBAI
SALES CENTRE
MARSEYA SALES CENTER, KSA
HOSPITALITY
PARAMOUNT, DUBAI
RETAIL & MIXED USE
BURJUMAN MALL, DUBAI
RESIDENTIAL
THE PENINSULA TOWERS, DUBAI
HOSPITALITY
ROVE HOTEL, ABU DHABI
OFFICES
DAMAC HEAD QUARTERS, DUBAI
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Featured Projects
VILLAS
MAG TOWN HOME-4A, DUBAI
HOSPITALITY
5 STAR HOTEL, DUBAI
OFFICES
WRK BAY, DUBAI
SALES CENTER
WEST 5 SALES CENTER, BUSINESS BAY, DUBAI
HOSPITALITY
MOSCOW HOTEL, DUBAI
OFFICES
MIRAL OFFICE, DUBAI
SALES CENTER
SELECT SALES CENTER, DUBAI
HOSPITALITY
MANDARIN TURKEY, TURKEY
RETAIL & MIXED USE
AGORA MALL, DUBAI
RETAIL & MIXED USE
DIFC, DUBAI
HOSPITALITY
KEMPINSKI, DUBAI
SALES CENTER
WASL EXPERIENCE CENTER, DUBAI
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Featured Partners
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Nioum
B2B general trading company specializing
in MEP, lighting and finishing products.
Nioum located in UAE’s largest harbour and export city Dubai, is a trading company specialized
in the supply of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical products, as well as luminaire.
With deep industry knowledge of local requirements, and an extensive supply program, Nioum
provides clients premium quality products from all over the world and service offering; quality
control, fast and direct delivery, cost effective, and after sales services.
Nioum has executed projects across multiple verticals such as retail mixed-use, hospitality,
healthcare, education, commercial, and residential
Jude Hamod
Director of Investments & Strategy
Jude Hamod is the Director of Investments and Strategy. She
is responsible for sourcing top-tier products across the world.
Jude plays an integral role in supporting companies and SMEs
to penetrate the MENA market. Prior to this, Jude launched
1776’s first international office in Dubai under the Patronage of
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. 1776
is an international venture capital fund and incubator, where
Jude developed relationships and consulted Dubai-based government authorities on their
innovation strategies as well as supported portfolio startups in highly regulated markets.
Her background includes a number of strategy and business development leadership roles
in Silicon Valley. Jude holds a Law Degree and a Masters in International Business Law
from Université Panthéon-Sorbonne in Paris, as well as an LLM specialized in Negotiation
and Alternative Dispute Resolution from UC Hastings
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Featured Partners
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Detay Living
Distinctive and discerning collection of
furniture, artwork and lighting.
Detay Living provides a bespoke upholstery service allowing clients to add their own creative
twist to designs. Detay Living offers an extensive collection of furniture, lighting, artwork,
wallpaper and pots. Their concept is to provide a vast selection of affordable, inspirational, and
on-trend products, with most items held in stock and distributed the next working day.
Detay’s manufacturing base, showroom and distribution center are proudly based in Europe and
the far East. The in-house team hand-craft furnishings to the highest standards using beautiful
materials and traditional techniques. Driven by a team of experienced industry specialists, their
quality control and customer service is second to none.
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Featured Projects
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Manya Decor
Manya is a fit-out and project management company established to deliver solutions that
exemplify individuality with functionality. Manya accomplishes every project with finesse and
proficiency by delivering quality services for interior designing, manufacturing, and interior
contracting. With access to facilities across a factory space of 240,000sq.ft, we have a team of
skilled and experienced craftsmen that take your project to the next level where their expertise
in manufacturing and producing the conceptual designs into tangible interiors.
The factories combine the latest in machine and laser technology, while still emphasizing on
traditional craftsmanship. Fit out work, loose furniture, soft furnishings and even architectural
metal works are all manufactured in-house within the factory facilities. We use our expertise by
analyzing your requirements all the way through up to the development and conceptualization
of the most efficient space and functional planning. Manya translates your needs into creative
and successful design solutions within the perimeters established for the project. We give
new meaning to the fit-out and project management industry. We promise convenience and
professionalism blended with timely delivery.
Balkrishan Singh
CEO & Founding Partner
Balkrishan Singh is the CEO & Founding Partner of Manya,
bringing with him over two decades of experience in the
construction industry. From planning through to completion,
Balkrishan plays an active role in every stage of a project. As
a natural leader, Balkrishan is motivated by the ignition to
effortlessly deliver quality projects by successfully deploying
the right teams and managing overall operations. His expertise
can be highlighted through his associations with prolific brands where he has added
value and innovation to every project at hand. Always striving to upgrade his skills
through research and learning, he invests time to deeply analyze and carefully execute
every project. After acquiring a degree in Civil Engineering, he completed a post graduate
diploma in Construction Management and Financial Engineering as well as a Master
of Business Administration, majoring in Finance and Strategy from the University of
Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK.
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ALT Technology
IT solutions for businesses and
institutions globally.
With nearly 20 years of experience in providing IT Solutions for businesses and institutions in
the United States, ALT Technology in the UAE, provides IT consultancy, hardware, software and
security solutions.
The company’s core services include expertise related to network infrastructure, Data and
Network Security, secure Wi-Fi systems, structure cabling, CCTV, access control systems, and
parking management. ALT Technology also offers procurement and implementation of ERP and
CRM solutions like Salesforce, Oracle and SAP.
With a strong presence in the UAE and India, the company possesses a premier list of clientele.
Priding itself on having a very hands-on approach and the ability to provide practical IT
solutions, ALT Technology’s portfolio in the UAE includes a high profile real estate developer,
global university and high-end mall.
Sheikh Sadiq
Founding Partner
Sheikh Sadiq is the Founding Partner of ALT Technology, a
Dubai based Alternate IT Technology Firm. He is a dynamic
Information Systems executive with over 20 years of diversified
experience in managing Information Systems across multiple
industry settings.Upon completing a degree in mechanical
engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Sadiq
pursued his passion in delivering IT solutions. As a keen
observer of emerging trends, he came to realize the crucial role of IT infrastructure in
shaping the growth pattern of most major industries and sectors. In 2000, he started his
own company. Keeping pace with the changes in technology, he adhered to the adage,
‘IT never sleeps and technology changes overnight’, to personally oversee the growth of
his company outside the United States. His portfolio has quickly expanded with a range
of diversified clientele from sectors including healthcare, education, real estate, sports,
entertainment, banking and hospitality.
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Featured Partners
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Brand Capital
Who we are
Dina Ibellini
Managing Partner
We are a dynamic and multi-cultured design agency, specializing in content
development, branding and marketing. Being part of Ayana Holding’s
portfolio of companies, gives us access to a variety of resources and skillsets
which include the creation of immersive experiences and virtual realities.
We work with clients who dare to influence and transcend the market trends.
By creating content, brands and marketing strategies that optimize their
business effectiveness, we play a role in elevating the future alongside them.
Dina is the Managing Partner of Brand Capital, the creative arm
of Ayana Holding, overseeing the branding and marketing needs
of a diverse portfolio of local and international businesses.
Dina joined Ayana Holding with a wealth of branding
knowledge, having marketed over 450 brands across the
MENA region and facilitated luxury events for prestigious
landmarks such as Galaries Lafayette and House of Fraser. With
an appreciation for the importance of personal interaction in the ever-growing world of
digital media, Dina went on to launch her own bespoke events company, The Chord.
Joining Ayana Holding to lead its creative agency Brand Capital, was a seamless next
step in her career as it offered her the chance to fuse her diverse skillset with that of the
group’s progressive ambitions. Having gained invaluable insight into global brands, their
needs and criteria for success, Dina is able to bring to Brand Capital her understanding of
the delicate balance between the creative process and a pragmatic business framework.
Her wide-ranging expertise and knack for the art of communication combined with her
charm and natural flair for relationship building, is in complete harmony with Ayana
Holding’s leadership and vision.
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Our Services
Communications and Content
Our communications frameworks tell you everything you need to know about who you are
communicating to, why you’re communicating with them, what the benefit and challenges of
communicating with them are and how to communicate with them in a way that caters to
their needs and keeps them engaged.
We also create English and Arabic content for online and offline communications tailored to
all sectors and audiences..
Print and Digital Design
We review our clients’ brand identity and design collateral in line with their vision and
overall look and feel. Our print design services include: Business cards, presentations,
brochures, menus, stationery, giveaways gifts, signage and interior office graphics,
billboards, packaging, sales and promotional material and brand books.
Our digital design services include: Mailers, banners, online portals, mobile apps, wireframe
design in Adobe Photoshop, interactive / live streaming design by Adobe XD and graphics for
the website.
Branding
We create brands that articulate our clients’ differentiators and core brand pillars. These
pillars include the brand essence, vision, mission, values, proposition, positioning and tone.
We then create visual identities to reflect these elements and develop guidelines to ensure
that the brands are accurately represented across all Stationery and marketing collateral.
We also offer rebranding and brand copywriting services.
Web development
We pay attention to the layout and navigation tools of our clients’ websites and create
responsive designs to ensure that their customers can access the information they need and
with ease.
We also provide technical maintenance and Monthly Google Analytics reporting with an
overview of traffic and page views in addition to regular content updates in line with
company developments.
360-Degree Marketing
We develop and execute 360-degree marketing plans and offer strategic guidance for online
and offline communications to build equity in the brand and monitor its progress.
Our 360 Through the Line (TTL) marketing strategies offer an integrated approach where
both ATL and BTL strategies are combined in order to gain a holistic view of the market and
communicate with customers in every way possible, leading to better brand visibility and
brand recall.
Events
Recognizing the importance of human interaction in the digital age, we offer A to Z event
management inclusive of catering and entertainment. We cover networking events, launches,
announcements and celebrations.
Additional Services
Alongside our key services, we offer support with: Photography, videography and PR.
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Featured Projects
E-COMMERCE
DETAYHOMES.COM
REAL ESTATE
MAG GROUP
HOSPITALITY
ACCOR GROUP
RETAIL & LEISURE
FITNESS 101
AIRLINES
ETIHAD AIRWAYS
F&B
PORTERHOUSE
HEALTHCARE & FITNESS
SPARTA NUTRITION
CO-WORKING SPACES
WRKBAY
CORPORATE
RASEYAT HOLDING
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Events Photos
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Featured Partners
Our selected team of marketers, strategists, technical and commercial experts hold Brand Capital together with over 100 years of
accumulated international experience. Together, they bring an abundance of experience from Fortune 500 companies such as Procter
& Gamble, McKinsey, Samsung, Microsoft, Oracle, Nilsen and Booz Allan Hamilton to apply curated results-driven strategies for your
organization.
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Performaa
We see possibilities where others see
boundaries.
Our mission is to quickly identify targeted, customized solutions as well as strategic and
operational improvements to enhance underperforming organizations. Our comprehensive
approach enables organizations to take full advantage of leading practices and advanced
technologies to improve effectiveness. We find that traditionally, companies tend to place great
emphasis on branding and market share, but lack understanding when it comes to sales, how to
convert opportunities and engage with clients or even with their own sales team.
Rather than taking a traditional management-focused or technology-centered approach to
tool development, our solutions tailored to the services provided by the sales team as they
directly engage with customers. Simultaneously, we look at the business from a chief executive’s
perspective. It’s the only way to thoroughly understand the inner workings of an organization.
We help clients decide on where to play and how to win.
Caan Turkan
Chief Operating Officer
Caan Turkan is Chief Operating Officer of Performaa, with
more than 10 years of experience across global sales and
marketing, he has been involved in countless business deals
and negotiations on a global scale. He has a solid track record
of inward outward missions that have assisted investors across
diverse business opportunities. Prior to Performaa, Caan
played an integral role of Emaar Properties global expansion
plans. He was heading Emaar global sales team across every market. After a successful
career path with Emaar, he established Arma Global and its sub-entities Arma Properties,
Arma Concierge, Arma Interiors and Arma Films, which were acquired by two major
international organizations. Caan is actively involved and responsible for the delivery
of Performaa’s services and provides strategic sales, performance marketing, digital
transformation and system implementation advice to clients. He combines entrepreneurial
spirit with service design and implementation skills to drive gains in revenue, market
share and business growth. Caan communicates a clear, strategic sales vision, whilst
cultivating excellent relationships. He holds an MBA degree from Glion, Switzerland.
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Xplor
It is a fast-growing international technology company that provides interactive sales and
marketing solutions in the Real Estate field around the world.
They have developed a platform that allows people to explore and buy properties in a
beautifully designed seamless 3D experience online without having to download or install any
apps.
It is fully customizable with features including, but not limited to real-time availability
highlights in 3D with live CRM data, construction phases, interactive sun exposure and
many others.
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Ayana Properties
Bringing International Property to your
Doorstep.
Ayana Properties is a leading real estate property investment advisory, specializing residential
and commercial properties across the United Kingdom. We are an award-winning and highly
experienced team who delivers expert advice on buying, investing and managing real estate in
the UK. We work hard on your behalf to secure the right property in the right location for the
right price, delivering a personal touch and outcomes that maximize your financial goals.
Whether it’s to live in or for a steady Return on Investment (RoI) or fast capital gain, our expert
team will propose opportunities that fits the criteria. What truly makes Ayana Properties unique
is not merely our services or business achievements. It’s our people, who use their intelligence,
innovation and entrepreneurship to help Ayana Properties achieve excellence every day.
We want to make the process of buying in UK as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.
Mandana Dabbagh
Director Of Uk Sales
With over 12 years of real estate experience, Mandana has
a long record of successfully advising local and international
clients with their real estate acquisitions. She began her career
in Foxtons in Mayfair London, where she handled high net
worth clients and received a great wealth of knowledge and
training from the best in the industry. In 2008 she joined
Hamptons International. Mandana became highly regarded as
a specialist real estate expert, eventually positioning herself as a pioneer in selling the
Armani Residences as well as achieving success in land transactions. Mandana spotted
an opportunity to make use of her extensive London knowledge to assist foreign buyers
purchasing properties in the UK, eventually deciding to dedicate her focus to international
property.
Mandana graduated with a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Economics from the
University of London.
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ATLAS
A different way to see our world.
Ravi Subbiah
Director of Hospitality Operations
Our mission at Atlas is to change the rules of the hospitality industry by offering hotel services
on a peer to peer short-term model. Our aspiration is to create a globally recognised brand
that bridges the gap between the holiday home market and traditional hotels. It’s about giving
people the best of both worlds: the freedom and authentic urban experience of a short-term
rental, with the consistency and amenities associated with an upscale hotel. Our concept is a
natural evolution of the industry, bringing hotel quality service and standards to vacation home
rentals. The holiday homes market has rapidly expanded over recent years as travellers seek out
unique personalised experiences, but this has created wild inconsistencies in terms of quality
and service. Atlas allows vacationers or professionals to enjoy the residential charm of a holiday
home without compromising on luxury. Atlas is not just a property management company; we
are hospitality management professionals with years of experience in the industry. Atlas is
built on a solid foundation of respect, fairness, innovation, sustainability and quality. Working
together, we can create a global network of property owners, travellers and service providers
who really care about the experience people want to have when they travel.
Ravi Subbiah is an accomplished hospitality professional with
over 14 years of luxury hotels experience in the UAE. He
holds an MBA from University of Melbourne and is a certified
practitioner of Project Management (PMI) as well as Certified
Manager of Quality (ASQ). He has held several senior leadership
roles in Operations & Quality management with brands like Burj
Al Arab - Jumeirah, JA Resorts & Hotels. Most recently, he led
the Quality and Brand Experience programs at The Address Hotels & Resorts that directly
contributed to improved guest satisfaction, and organization wide process improvements.
His core belief is that the building blocks of any successful organization lie in the heart of
its service culture. Treat everyone, the way you would like to be treated.
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Ayana Capital
Connecting Investors and Assets
Haytham Chehabeddine
Managing Partner
Ayana Capital is an independent corporate finance and investment advisory firm.
We assist our clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive, globally
integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors.
Our advisory practice supports clients through:
1. Strategic Advisory: Restructuring & Special Situations.
2. Private Equity/Debt Raising & Project Finance
3. Asset Acquisitions/Divestitures: Real Estate & other asset classes
Haytham Chehabeddine is Managing Partner of Ayana Capital, a
career investment banker with over 20 years of experience in
the financial services industry.
Haytham worked for prestigious financial institutions including
Oppenheimer, JP Morgan, Wachovia, and Deloitte Corporate
Finance.
Most recently, he headed Christie’s Middle East banking, compliance, and ultra-high net
worth client relationships and was responsible for team oversight and corporate presence
of their DIFC office.
Ayana Capital’s aim is to offer new thinking in investment management and a unique portfolio of
advisory services designed to help our clients realize major corporate milestones, solve complex
issues, and capture suitable investment opportunities.
Haytham holds a master’s in international business, from the University of St. Thomas in
Houston, Texas as well as top industry certifications
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www.ayanaholding.com
Dubai
+971 4 370 8909
P.O Box 122751, Dubai - UAE.​
London
45 Pont Street, Kensington,
London SW1X 0BX - UK.