Bringing Your Retail Ambitions To Life
Connecting Brands & Developers With The Right Markets, Locations, Partners & Opportunities
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.
Our Services
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
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.
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.
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Turn Your Retail Aspirations Into Destinations
Empowering Your Retail Expansion At Every Step
Market Entry | Prime Locations | Commercial Negotiations | International Expansion | Franchising | Joint Ventures | Rent Reviews | Renewal Negotiations | Tenancy Mix | Attracting Premium Brands | Retail Insights