Ian Arnott

Biography

Ian specialises in hotel-related transactions. He has worked in the Middle East region since 2008 and joined Al Tamimi & Company in Dubai in early 2017.

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Recent Experience

Branded residences projects / Condo hotels

Advising in relation to the following projects:

• Co-located
  • Kempinski Residences at Masar Makkah, KSA
  • Luxury Collection resort, Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
  • Nammos Ras El Hekma, Egypt (hotel and residences)
  • So/ Uptown Dubai
  • St Regis Hotel and Residences, Jeddah, KSA
  • Swissôtel Doha Corniche Park Towers Hotel & Residences, Doha, Qatar
  • Waldorf Astoria Abha, KSA (hotel and residences)
  • Waldorf Astoria Dubai Islands and Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Islands
• Standalone
  • Arthouse Residences, Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah
  • Jumeirah Residences Al Maryah Island
  • Ramada Residences, Al Jaddaf, Dubai (Operator side)
  • Renaissance Residences, Dubai Creek
  • Résidences Du Port, Autograph Collection Residences in Dubai Marina
  • Sofitel Residences, Downtown Dubai
  • St Regis Residences, Downtown Dubai
  • St Regis Residences, Dubai Islands
  • W Residences Dubai – Jumeirah Lake Towers
  • W Residences Abu Dhabi – Al Maryah Island
  • Westin Residences, Dubai Creek Gardens
  • Wyndham Residences RAK, Al Marjan Island (Operator side)
  • Wyndham Residences, Dubai Islands (Operator side)
• Condo Hotels
  • Cheval Residences, Dubai Islands
  • Taj Wellington Mews, Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah (Operator side)

Hotel Management Agreements

Advising owners/developers on HMAs relating to the following hotels:

• 25hours hotel, Heart of Khobar, KSA
• Autograph Collection, Riyadh
• Canopy by Hilton Porta Jeddah, KSA
• Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, UAE
• The Okura Resort Muscat, Oman
• Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Al Khobar, KSA

Franchise Agreements

Advising owners regarding:

• Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
• “Jewel of the Creek” development in Duba and franchising arrangements with Marriott
• Radisson Hotel Madinah
• Swissôtel Al Murooj Dubai

Ian also advises on all aspects of real estate law throughout the region, with highlights including advising Emaar Malls in negotiation of a long term management agreement between Emaar and Time Out Market relating to the Time Out Market Dubai and advising Azumi Limited on its lease of Zuma Beach House in La Mer, Dubai. He has also advised many multi-national clients, particularly in the financial services sector, on their office leasing requirements, particularly in the DIFC and ADGM geographical areas, including Goldman Sachs, Millennium Capital, Brevan Howard, Oaktree Capital, Ares Management, Squarepoint,  Verition and Bluecrest Capital Management. Ian also leads on advising HSBC on a range of real estate issues throughout the region.