Real Estate - Our Approach
Related Companies
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Founded by Stephen M. Ross in 1972, Related has grown into the premier real estate development, investment and management organization in the US; |
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Related has developed or acquired over $22 billion USD of real estate assets; |
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Headquartered in New York City, Related has 1,900 employees across seven offices in cities such as Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco; |
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In 2007, Related raised $1.4 billion USD of capital from an elite group of investors comprised of affiliates of Kuwait Investment Authority, Mubadala Development Company, The Olayan Group, Goldman Sachs, and MSD Capital. |
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Gulf Related is a regional real estate development venture, is a collaboration between Gulf Capital, one of the region's leading alternative asset management firms, and Related Companies, the most prominent privately-owned US-based real estate firm.
The Gulf Related team leverages its core competencies in real estate planning, development, and management; while Gulf Capital brings strong regional relationships, access to deal flow, and fund raising capabilities.
The company is initially focused on pursuing marquee large-scale mixed-use real estate development opportunities in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, with a special focus on Riyadh.
The venture is currently identifying multi-phase, master-planned, mixed-use development opportunities in urban centers as well as large-scale community developments organized around new town centers. These projects will capitalize on Related's experience in creating unique urban experiences that combine the energy and vitality of an urban destination with local lifestyle and culture.
Related's unparalleled expertise in retail, coupled with their unique relationships with department stores, national and international retail operators allows Related to deliver best-in-class retail projects.
Marvin Traub Associates, exclusively affiliated with Gulf Related, brings regional relationships in the retail world. Marvin Traub Associates introduced, for the first time to the Middle East, large department stores such as Bloomingdale's and Harvey Nichols.
With a proven track record, of delivering over 60 hotels, Related has secure relationships with leading hotel operators such as Mandarin Oriental, Peninsula, Four Seasons, Hilton, and others.
Related's restaurant collections are renowned for adding excitement, activity, and long-term value to real estate assets - the group's relationships with chefs and operators sets it apart from the competition. Per Se and Masa are served by two of the best known 3 Michelin Star Chefs, and operate side by side at the Time Warner Center, the only place in the world to offer that choice.
Gulf Related will capitalize on these rapidly growing markets by leveraging our unrivaled global real estate development expertise, track-record of creating value in some of the Unites States' most financially successful developments, and relationships with some of the most active and successful hotel, retail, and restaurant brands.
For more information on the Related Companies, please visit www.related.com.