Arms &McGregor International®

Arms & McGregor International® is a global advisory firm that operates through three interconnected divisions:

Arms & McGregor International® – Real estate development consultancy division with a business model designed to engage with the full real estate asset lifecycle.

Arms & McGregor International® – Commercial brokerage and commercial advisory divisions providing high-level advisory and representation services.

Founded in 2007 by Entrepreneur Makram Hani the company offered full real estate solutions and grew organically as well as through acquisitions into a diverse group of real estate property management, facility management, brokerage, development and advisory companies.

A decision was taken in 2021 to divest from facility management while removing brokerage from under it’s umbrella, which got acquired by another group company of the founder.

This shift allowed Arms & McGregor International® to focus its operations on digital transformation as well as real estate development consultancy and eliminated the possibility of any conflict of interest that may arise from performing brokerage or facility management at the same time.

The firm launched the development consultancy division in 2011 under the name DEVELOP setting parameters through which the firm impacted the real estate development cycle.

Study, Acquire, Product structure, Concept develop, Prepare, Launch, Build a Stock release strategy, Sell, Collect, Administer, Serve.

A Proven Track Record of Innovation and Performance

The firm’s reputation is not built on vision alone; it is substantiated by a consistent track record of innovation, performance, and industry recognition.

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Real estate development consultancy

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HIGH END TRADING PORTFOLIO
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SMALL TICKET TRADING PORTFOLIO
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Awards and Industry Validation

Arms & McGregor International® and its affiliated companies have received numerous prestigious awards from respected third-party organizations. This consistent recognition for innovation and leadership provides powerful validation of the firm’s strategic approach.

  • Top 5 property brokerages in Dubai 2017 –By Property finder
  • CEO of the year UAE 2020 –By Global Banking and Finance review
  • Most Innovative Real Estate Advisory Firm UAE 2021 –By International Business Magazine
  • Top 20 selling agencies in Dubai – Emaar
  • Best Luxury Property Management Company 2021 –UAE Business Awards By MEA Markets
  • Most innovative real estate advisory firm 2021 – By The Global Economics
  • Agency of the month in Dubai 12 times – By Bayut
  • Most Innovative Real Estate Investment Organization – Middle East – By Venture Capital Awards 2022
  • Real Estate Investors of the Year 2022/23 – by The Middle East Prestige Awards

The founder: Makram H. Hani

Makram Hani, founder of ARMS & McGregor International company.

Makram is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and founder of multiple successful startups, with a $2B+ transaction record and a multimillion-dollar investment portfolio.

An accomplished author, speaker, and corporate trainer, he brings global business expertise.

He is the Founder and CEO of Arms & McGregor International®, leading its divisions—Leisure, Ventures, Vacations, Investments, and Realty®.

He also founded REI Capital (real estate investment) and BBP (media and tech), and co-founded several brokerages, including Nibitt, Haus Ville, Clemson Porter Properties, DOP, and Morgan’s International Realty.

His investment group includes companies like Standpoint, Prosus, and OPT.

Makram holds strategic roles as Executive Board Member and Regional Chair of FIBREE, Co-Founder of GM Capital, and COO of Blocksquare.

A thought leader, he has authored four books, 200+ articles and papers, and delivered 100+ webinars, courses, and trainings.

His visionary concept, “Real Estate 6.0,” aims to revolutionize the asset class by boosting liquidity, transparency, and accessibility while eliminating inefficiencies.