In the second episode of our Dubai Special, Adrian Strittmatter is joined by Zeeshaan Shah – entrepreneur, founder & chairman of The One Group – to explore how visionary leadership and a human-centred philosophy can unlock extraordinary real estate value.

From selling mobile phone contracts as a student to shaping $2.5B of projects worldwide, Zeeshaan shares how his guiding belief has never changed: real estate should improve people’s lives. That means creating destinations that feel like mini city-states – safe, social, lifestyle-focused places with community, convenience and genuine hospitality at their core.

In a world where expectations have shifted post-COVID, and where safety, tax certainty and lifestyle are driving global demand, Zeeshaan argues that the real opportunity lies in designing for how people want to live, not just what can be built.

Key talking points:

🏗️ Why the most powerful definition of value is simple: solve real problems

🌅 How tiny design decisions – orientation, views, access, flow – create compounding value

🛎️ Why luxury today is less about marble and gold, and more about hospitality-grade living

🔐 How political polarisation, safety and tax regimes are reshaping where people choose to live

👥 Why community and wellbeing are now the real drivers of demand

💡 How management after handover is where long-term value is either protected or lost

If you think real estate is about floor plans and finishes – or if you’re serious about building places that are healthier, happier and more valuable – this episode will make you rethink how value is created.

Zeeshaan’s LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/zeeshah

One Group: https://oneg.com/

Adrian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianstrittmatter

Saentys: https://saentys.com/