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Building your business future - Ernst & Young - Middle East and North Africa

Building your business future

Our forecasts predict a strong operating performance growth in the real estate sector worldwide. In the Middle East, investments in the real estate, hospitality and leisure sectors are in abundance – especially as governments diversify their economies and join private investors in developing major tourism-related projects.

Ernst & Young’s Middle East Real Estate, Hospitality & Leisure team, headquartered in Dubai, is the leading advisory practice in the region. We offer a full scope of multidisciplinary services for developers, lenders, owners, management companies and other real estate firms. Our experience in advising clients, combined with our knowledge of the Middle East real estate, hospitality and leisure markets is unmatched.

Our Global Real Estate Center gives us an international perspective on the industry and facilitates the collaboration that helps you solve your business issues and achieve your potential. Our extensive network of dedicated professionals offers entrepreneurial thinking and deep technical expertise.

Our services include:

  • Acquisitions
  • Capital Sourcing
  •  Due Diligence
  • Benchmarking
  •  Highest and Best Use Analysis
  •  Market and Financial Feasibility Studies
  • Management Company Selection
  • Management Contract Review
  • Strategic Business Planning
  • Repositioning Analysis
  • Organizational Change
  • Operational Enhancement/Diagnostics
  •  Valuations/Appraisals and Disposition

for every real estate industry segment, such as:

  • Commercial
  • Convention Centers
  • Cruise Lines
  • Gaming
  • Golf Courses
  • Hotels
  • Marinas
  • Residential
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Stadiums
  • Theme Parks
  • Timeshare
  • Vacation Ownership
2012 real estate investment survey

What does 2012 hold for European real estate markets? Discover our findings on transaction volumes, alternative funding sources and more.

Cross-border integration for real estate markets

Globalization has changed the world at a fast and intense pace. How is it influencing today’s real estate sector? We examine the impact of globalization in nine influence zones. Learn more about the potential opportunities for your business.

New IFRS standards for real estate and construction

The International Accounting Standards Board recently released four new standards that affect real estate and construction companies. Download our recent report on IFRS 10, 11 and 12 (which addresses consolidation and joint arrangements) and IFRS 13 (which focuses on fair value measurement).

Capital confidence barometer: real estate and hospitality

Senior executives in real estate and hospitality around the world are optimistic about the economy and focused on fundraising and executing transactions. These insights and more are presented in our third semiannual Capital Confidence Barometer, produced with the Economist Intelligence Unit.

IFRS for real estate: current issues and financial statements survey

What are today’s key IFRS financial reporting issues for real estate investors? The Ernst & Young IFRS Real Estate Survey provides an overview of the accounting policies and disclosures in the financial statements of property companies from Europe, Australia and the Middle East.

Marketing in Europe in the post-AIFM Directive era

Learn more about real estate fund marketing changes in Europe. Specifically, we investigate the complex set of rules covering the marketing of AIFs to EU investors by, or on behalf of, EU and non-EU AIFMs.

Brazil’s investment opportunities: lodging sector

After years of being considered a high-risk market, Brazil has become a preferred investment destination. With its inflation under control and healthy banking system in place, foreign players are poised to capitalize on a myriad of real estate opportunities. Considering this market? Our survey of international investors will offer plenty of insights.

International GAAP: Real estate financial statements

To help you keep up with the complexities of international financial statements, it’s essential to have the right knowledge. Our report provides leading interpretation and practical common IFRS-based disclosures made by the real estate industry (pdf, 543.3kb), with detailed analysis of how reporting problems can be resolved appropriately and effectively.

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