• Hadef & Partners is the go-to law firm for developers, investors, and operators in the growing branded residences sector in the UAE. The firm's Real Estate team has extensive experience in advising clients on the legal and regulatory aspects of developing, managing, and operating branded residential projects.

    Our lawyers provide complete support throughout the entire lifecycle of branded residences, from the initial structuring and negotiation of agreements with international hospitality brands to the sales and marketing of branded residential properties and the ongoing management of the properties.

    We have been involved in several high-profile branded residences projects in the UAE, working with renowned international hospitality brands and leading local developers. The firm's lawyers have advised on a wide range of legal matters related to branded residences, including the structuring of management and licensing agreements, the development of sales documentation and arrangements with sales agents, and the governance frameworks for such properties.

    • Advised Reeva Realty, part of a diverse multi-billion-dirham conglomerate RSG Group, on their inaugural mixed-use hotel and branded residences project in Dubai, operating under the 'Fairmont' brand with Accor Group.
    • Advised Fortune 5 Investments LLC on the development of a branded residential project in Business Bay, Dubai, branded by the Marriott Group.
    • Advised ABA Real Estate Development LLC (ABA), a leading UAE real estate developer on the development of a mixed use project in Dubai Marina branded by Kempinski Hotels.
    • Advised the owner of a hotel and serviced apartments located in DIFC and operated by a global operator under a luxury brand on the sub-division, title restructuring, refurbishment of the serviced apartments into luxury branded residences and sale to third party purchasers.
    • Advised Aqua Real Estate Development, a leading UAE real estate developer on the development of a mixed use project in Dubai branded by a leading Swiss luxury hotel management company.