Event Overview
The JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Business Bay, Dubai, hosted the 4th Edition of the Indian Real Estate Show (IRES) 2023. This two-day event, held on November 25 and 26, was sponsored by Khaleej Times & Realty+ and powered by VTP Realty. The event comprised a conference and an exhibition, showcasing the profitable investment potential of Indian real estate.
Participating Developers
Leading Indian real estate developers exhibited their projects, including:
- Birla Estates
- Balaji Technocity
- Hero Realty
- VTP Realty
- Godrej Properties
- Tata Realty
- Provident Housing
Key Leadership Speeches
Majid Al Marri, CEO of the Dubai Land Department’s Real Estate Registration Sector, officially inaugurated the UAE-India Real Estate Show 2023. Michael Jabri-Pickett, Editor-in-Chief of Khaleej Times, delivered the welcome address, highlighting partnerships between prominent media groups in the UAE and India and their positive impact on the real estate sectors of both countries.
During his keynote address, Satish Kumar Sivan, the Indian Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the governments of the UAE and India in fostering economic opportunities and mutual support. He mentioned, "Real estate is one of the main drivers of the economies of India and the United Arab Emirates, and events like these can encourage cooperation between policymakers and decision-makers while increasing public awareness."
Supporting Organizations
The event was supported by various community organizations, including:
- India Club
- UAE Taxation Society
- Gulf Maharashtra Association
- Institute of Chartered Accounts-Dubai
- All Kerala Colleges Alumni Forum
- Jain International Trade Organization (JITO)
- IBPC-Business Group
- Rajasthani Business
Awards Presentation
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to notable Indian real estate leaders by Michael Jabri-Pickett, Majid Al Marri, and Satish Kumar Sivan. The following individuals received the Iconic Leaders of Indian Realty Awards from IRES 2023:
- Sankey Prasad - Global Indian Icon of the Year
- Sachin Bhandari - Visionary Business Leader of the Year
- Pradeep Agarwal - Affordable Housing Leader of the Year
- Dharmesh Shah - Innovative Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year
Conference Discussions
A concurrent conference was held at IRES, focusing on knowledge-sharing in the real estate sector. Speakers included Sachin Bhandari, ED and CEO of VTP Realty, and Shajai Jacob, MD & Country Head- Apna Complex & Anacity, Anarock Group. They discussed the prospects and potential of real estate investments in India with Sapna Srivastava, Editor of Realty. Topics included the advantages of different real estate classes in India for foreign buyers and investors, post-sales service issues for NRIs, and various factors to consider when investing in India.