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8th Floor - Sheikh Rashid Tower
Dubai World Trade Center

Pre-Development Retail Consulting Services in Dubai & UAE

Your Retail Journey Begins with Insight

Every successful retail project begins with a strong foundation, one built on insight, planning, and vision. At RLPC, we specialize in retail consultancy services that help shape ideas into high-performing destinations across Dubai and the GCC. Our role begins before the first drawing or lease plan: we guide clients through market research, feasibility studies, and strategic design planning that define how a retail space will succeed.

Our pre-development consulting framework combines the depth of mall consultancy services with the precision of real estate advisory expertise. We look beyond square meters and architectural outlines, focusing instead on the relationships between people, place, and performance. Every study we deliver, every strategy we create, is designed to connect business goals with real-world behavior and measurable growth.

As trusted real estate consultants in Dubai, RLPC brings together data analytics, financial review, and design foresight to help businesses make informed decisions long before development begins. From neighborhood centers to mixed-use destinations, our pre-development insights ensure that every project is grounded in market logic, operational efficiency, and human experience.

Why Choose RLPC

1

Multi-disciplinary Expertise

We unite the expertise of retail consultants, mall advisors, and real estate consultants under one approach, combining strategic, financial, and design perspectives for commercially sound outcomes.

2

Proven Track Record

With over a hundred GCC projects, RLPC has delivered consistent growth and asset value. Our diverse portfolio helps us anticipate trends and plan for lasting performance.

3

Strategic and Human-Centered

Our process focuses on people, how they move, spend, and connect within a space. By merging local understanding with global strategy, we create engaging and profitable environments.

4

Data-Driven Methodology

Each recommendation is grounded in feasibility studies, market research, and performance insights that transform data into actionable growth strategies.

5

Long-Term Value

We help clients future-proof assets through sustainable design thinking, efficient leasing, and operational planning built for long-term relevance.

Start Planning Your Retail Vision

Whether it’s a new shopping mall, a mixed-use retail hub, or a community development, our pre-development advisory ensures you start on solid ground. Talk to our team of retail and real estate consultants today and discover how RLPC can turn your retail vision into a sustainable business opportunity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

RLPC provides market research, feasibility studies, retail strategy, design advisory, and commercial planning before construction begins.

Yes. We analyze demand–supply conditions, catchment behavior, spending patterns, competition, and financial viability.

Strong pre-development planning ensures correct positioning, efficient master planning, optimised layouts, and reduced commercial risk.

Yes. RLPC aligns design concepts, space planning, and technical layouts with commercial and customer flow requirements.

Yes. We define anchor strategy, category zoning, retail mix, and tenant adjacencies based on market analytics.


Absolutely. We work across all the regions of GCC, which include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Ankit Khatkar

B.COM (Hons) - School of Open Learning, University of Delhi, Delhi (2023)

UI/UX Advanced Certification - Dice Academy, Delhi (2023)

Digital Marketing Professional Course - Digiperform, Delhi (2019)

David-James Nguyen

Certificate of Real Estate Registration - McGrath Academy, Australia (2003)

Master’s Degree in Law - University of Technology Sydney, Australia (2007)

Bachelor’s Degree in Business - University of Technology Sydney, Australia (2004)

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Certifications

B.COM (Hons) - School of Open Learning, University of Delhi, Delhi (2023)

UI/UX Advanced Certification - Dice Academy, Delhi (2023)

Digital Marketing Professional Course - Digiperform, Delhi (2019)

Overview

Certifications

Certificate of Real Estate Registration - McGrath Academy, Australia (2003)

Master’s Degree in Law - University of Technology Sydney, Australia (2007)

Bachelor’s Degree in Business - University of Technology Sydney, Australia (2004)

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Certifications

Master of Science in Global Entrepreneurship - Purdue University Daniels School of Business, Indiana (2014)

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications Advertising - American University of Sharjah, UAE (2010)

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Master of Architecture (M.Arch) - Architectural Association, London (2008)

Iconic Projects - Designed landmark developments like Wangjing Soho (Beijing), Dubai Opera House, and The Circle (Zurich Airport)

Rashiq Muhamad Ali

Master of Architecture (M.Arch) - Architectural Association, London (2008)

Iconic Projects – Designed landmark developments like Wangjing Soho (Beijing), Dubai Opera House, and The Circle (Zurich Airport).

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Certifications

UAE National identity Ambassador - Watani Al Emarat 2023

Level III Certification - Gregory Vogt School for Retail Professionals, UAE 2023

Action Centered Leadership (24 CPD Points) - Informa Academy, UAE 2023

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Certifications

Certified Retail Real Estate Professional (CRRP) - International Council of Shopping Centers, USA 2019

Level III Instructor - Gregory Vogt School for Retail Professionals, UAE 2023

Jury Member - Middle East Council of Shopping Center Award, UAE 2024

Rashed Lootah

UAE National identity Ambassador - Watani Al Emarat 2023

Level III Certification - Gregory Vogt School for Retail Professionals, UAE 2023

Action Centered Leadership (24 CPD Points) - Informa Academy, UAE 2023