Global real estate network, IQI—one of Southeast Asia’s leading real estate firms with a presence in 32 countries—is embarking on a new chapter in the UAE with the grand opening of its new Dubai office.
This new office marks a significant milestone for IQI Dubai, which first established its presence in the region in 2014.
Opening on February 25, 2025, IQI’s decision to expand operations with a larger office in Dubai is aimed at better serving international investors looking to capitalize on opportunities in the UAE market.
Last year, the company achieved a total of USD 4 billion in sales and has a robust team of over 50,000 real estate professionals.
Additionally, the UAE-based expatriates are seeking expert guidance in acquiring overseas properties. To achieve these objectives, Mr. Farman Lone has been appointed as the Country Head of IQI Dubai to oversees the new IQI Dubai office.
Mr. Lone has vast experience in working with HNWI’s and extensive experience in the regional real estate market.
“The UAE is an increasingly significant destination for inbound investment and a growing source of outbound property investments,” said IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO, Kashif Ansari.
“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.”
IQI Co-Founder and Group CEO Kashif Ansari
“It offers a business-friendly environment, a global trading time zone, world-class infrastructure, and a luxurious lifestyle,” concluded Mr. Ansari.
The UAE’s appeal is no longer just about Dubai.
Abu Dhabi and other emerging Emirates are drawing interest, thanks to simplified non-resident property ownership rules and new luxury developments.
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.
Interestingly, IQI Global specialists cover commercial, industrial, and residential, 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,” said Mr. Ho.
“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.”
“With our international sales team, we support leading UAE developers with marketing campaigns, listing on popular Asian real estate portals such as, Juwai.com and Juwai.Asia, as well as well-attended exhibitions and roadshows in showcasing their projects.”
IQI Co-Founder and Group Managing Director Daniel Ho
Mr. Ho further highlighted that the largest sources of investment into the UAE come from India, Pakistan, and China—markets where IQI has a strong presence in major cities.
Additionally, IQI recently hosted an event in China, with more planned in the Netherlands and India later this year.
Haroon Anwar, head of Juwai IQI’s Global Wealth Office and overseeing Dubai operations, emphasized the critical role of trusted guidance for high-net-worth 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.”
Mr. Anwar also noted that 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 includes private banks, investment advisory firms, lawyers, and many others.
He also pointed out the surge in demand due to the rise in the number of millionaires in the UAE. In 2024, the UAE led the world in millionaire migration for the third consecutive year, attracting at least 6,700 millionaires.
“In 2025, the residential sector boomed, with transaction volume surging 39% and total value jumping 33%, according to REIDIN Data Analytics.”
International investment is a key driver, but so is Dubai’s rapid population growth which is likely to maintain sustainable growth trajectory with long-term residency incentives.
The emirate added 200,000 new residents in the first half of 2024 alone. A decade ago, Dubai had fewer than 2.5 million residents.
By next year, analysts expect the population to reach 4 million and nearly 8 million by 2040.
With a strong commitment to serving international investors and providing expert guidance, IQI Dubai is set to achieve even greater success.
The launch of this new office marks a significant milestone for the company, further strengthening its presence and impact in the UAE market.
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