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Episode 110: How Developers are Rethinking ROI in the age of Lifestyle Living

In this FHS Podcast episode, Daria Smith speaks with Oussama El Kadiri, Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory Services MENA, Knight Frank, about the key findings from Knight Frank's latest Branded Residences report. They unpack what millennials and expats are looking for in this asset class, why hotel-branded residences still dominate, and where developers are missing the mark on pricing. Oussama shares strategies to close the affordability gap, including smaller units, shared amenities, and more flexible design. The conversation also explores the rise of non-hotel brands, evolving buyer expectations, and the balance between lifestyle experience and ROI.

Published: 18 June 2025

Interviewer

Daria Smith

Daria Smith

Portfolio Director

The Bench

Guest

Oussama El Kadiri

Oussama El Kadiri

Partner - Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory Services MENA

Knight Frank

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