Who We Are

RCD is a founder-led retail leasing advisory firm connecting brands, retailers, landlords and developers with the right markets, locations, partners and opportunities across the Middle East and beyond.

Who We Help

RCD supports retailers, brands, landlords, developers and market research companies across the Middle East and beyond, connecting each with the right markets, locations, partners and opportunities.

  • Retailers & Brands

    Become A Household Name
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  • Landlords & Developers

    Create Destinations People Return To
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  • Market Research Companies

    Stay Ahead Of The Market
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How We Help

Whether you're a retailer pursuing growth or a developer creating destinations, RCD provides the expertise, relationships, and commercial insight to help you succeed across the Middle East and internationally.

  • Enter & Expand Into New Markets

  • Secure Prime Locations

  • Find The Best Operators

  • Get The Most Competitive Commercial Terms

  • Negotiate The Most Competitive Renewals

  • Secure Franchise Partners

  • Secure JV Partners

  • Review & Optimise Current Rents

  • Optimise Tenancy Mix

  • Attract Premium Brands

  • Launch New Destinations

  • Improve Asset Performance

  • Mall Leasing

  • Retail Asset Optimisation

  • Market Positioning

  • Destination Creation

  • Retail Market Intelligence

  • Retailer & Brand Research

  • Landlord & Developer Intelligence

  • Consumer & Category Insights

Bringing Premium Brands To Premium Destinations

Our Founders

Youssef and James bring a combined 25+ years of retail and landlord experience across the Middle East, helping to shape some of the region's most recognised retail destinations and brands.

  • Youssef Bounaga

    Co-Founder

  • Together, they have led leasing for 600+ stores at GMG (including Nike) and held senior roles at Emaar and Aldar.

  • James Poole

    Co-Founder

One Connected Route Into The Region’s Most Valuable Retail Opportunities

Our Reach

25 Landlords | 170+ Retail Destinations | 13 Markets

Our Markets

We unlock access across 13 markets to prime destinations, strategic partnerships and expansion opportunities across the region and internationally.

Our Network

RCD have a powerful network of regional and international retail decision-makers across 25 landlords and 170+ retail destinations.

Our Clients

Fashion | Hospitality | Luxury | F&B | Wellness | FEC

We help brands expand their presence across regional and international markets - securing the prime locations you can’t access alone, at the best prices.

Speak With The Founders

Ready to unlock new opportunities and achieve your retail goals? Schedule a consultation with RCD.

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Market Entry | Prime Locations | Commercial Negotiations | International Expansion | Franchising | Joint Ventures | Rent Reviews | Renewal Negotiations | Tenancy Mix | Attracting Premium Brands | Retail Insights