Bringing Your Retail Ambitions To Life
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Who We Are
RCD is a founder-led retail consultancy firm connecting brands, retailers, landlords and developers with the right markets, locations, partners and opportunities across the Middle East and beyond.
Our Services
Retail Consulting | Market Entry | Prime Locations | Commercial Negotiations | International Expansion | Franchising | Joint Ventures | Rent Reviews | Renewal Negotiations | Tenancy Mix | Attracting Premium Brands | Retail Insights
Who We Help
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.
Retailers & Brands
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Enter & Expand Into New Markets
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Secure Prime Locations
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Find The Best Operators
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Get The Most Competitive Commercial Terms
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Negotiate The Most Competitive Renewals
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Secure Franchise Partners
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Secure JV Partners
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Review & Optimise Current Rents
Landlords & Developers
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Optimise Tenancy Mix
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Attract Premium Brands
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Launch New Destinations
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Improve Asset Performance
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Mall Leasing
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Retail Asset Optimisation
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Market Positioning
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Destination Creation
Market Research Companies
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Retail Market Intelligence
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Retailer & Brand Research
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Landlord & Developer Intelligence
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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.
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Youssef Bounaga
Co-Founder
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Together, they have led leasing for 600+ stores at GMG (including Nike) and held senior roles at Emaar and Aldar.
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James Poole
Co-Founder
Founder-Led Execution: No Account Managers
We Work Directly With You Every Step Of The Way
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.
Client Testimonials
"RCD played a pivotal role in securing our first flagship 25,000 SQFT location at Dubai Mall, helping us launch a new-to-market family entertainment concept on highly competitive commercial terms. Following a successful first year, we are now pursuing an ambitious regional and international expansion plan, with RCD continuing to support our growth journey towards 50 locations over the next three years." - Founder, International Family Entertainment Brand
Speak With The Founders
Ready to unlock new opportunities and achieve your retail goals? Schedule a consultation with RCD.
Turn Your Retail Aspirations Into Destinations
Empowering Your Retail Expansion At Every Step
Retail Consultancy | Market Entry | Prime Locations | Commercial Negotiations | International Expansion | Franchising | Joint Ventures | Rent Reviews | Renewal Negotiations | Tenancy Mix | Attracting Premium Brands | Retail Insights