Advice was provided to Abu Dhabi National Hotels, recommending long and short term redevelopment options for the existing 327 room Hilton hotel in Abu Dhabi and the 202 room Hilton hotel in Al Ain. An evaluation of alternative options was undertaken in the context of the properties and in a significantly changed future hotel environment

HDR produced an initial concept development strategy for a themed desert retreat in Dubai. The strategy was supported by market and financial due diligence to produce an Investment Memorandum to assist  the search and selection of an international hotel operator and the sourcing of equity finance

The directors assisted Masraf Al Rayan to deliver the strategic consultancy scope for the Seef Lusail development in Doha where a detailed research and analysis of the Qatar hotel market was undertaken considering the potential impact of the FIFA 2022 World Cup. In view of the overall master plan for Seef Lusail the blueprint for hotel strategy was recommended

HDR assessed plots in Jubail, KSA designated for different uses including luxury housing compounds, hotels, residential and serviced apartments. This due diligence exercise resulted in projected returns on investment leading to the strategic prioritisation of each project in support of bids for the long term lease of the plots from the Royal Commission in Saudi Arabia

Conceptual development of a hospitality component to leverage potential demand sources, both internal and external, to Dubai Sustainable City which fine-tuned a number of different alternatives. Market and financial feasibility for the best-fit concept resulting from a series of workshops led by HDR was conducted

HDR conducted a detailed asset enhancement review in conjunction with appointed architects and cost consultants to determine the optimal redevelopment option of an existing hotel in Muscat, Oman. Recommendations were made in respect of the hotel, development of the adjoining land and rebranding with an international operator

HDR were commissioned to assess the highest and best use of a strategic plot of land located in the central business district of Salalah, Oman. All potential real estate uses were considered against market demand, maximisation of the built-up area and a detailed financial model

HDR worked with a team of master planners and consultants on the production of the master plan for Kizad Area A in Abu Dhabi, one of the cornerstones for Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030. The objective of our analysis was to establish the highest and best use of the identified sites for hospitality use in terms of the GFA, land use mix and phasing for both the District Centre and Business Park

HDR collaborated with the Client’s development team and infrastructure and master planners to advise the optimum component mix and facilities for a family resort and activity centre at a greenfield site in Oman. HDR were able to add considerable value by considering a number of layered accommodation concepts designed to widen demand markets and project synergies