- CBRE appointed property and leasing managers for Enma Mall
- Key staff appointments demonstrate CBRE’s continued commitment to the Kingdom
Bahrain,
May 12, 2014
– CBRE, the global real estate consulting firm, was recently
awarded the contract for property management and retail leasing for
Enma Mall, Riffa, Bahrain.
Prominently
situated in East Riffa, Enma Mall, a three-level contemporary style
shopping mall comprising 27,000m2
of retail space, is anchored by high profile retailers including
Geant Hypermarket, Red Tag and Sharaf DG. The mall also features a
number of independent outlets, a wide range of casual dining options,
coffee shops and a 500 seater food court.
Commenting
on the appointment, Steve Mayes, Director, Sales & Agency, CBRE
Bahrain, said, “CBRE possesses strong experience in managing and
delivering world-class mall management services across different
markets, and with a strong foothold in the Kingdom, we are perfectly
positioned to deliver high quality services to Enma Mall.”
Reinforcing
its position as a leader in real estate sales and leasing, CBRE
Bahrain also announced the appointments of Heather Longden as
Assistant Manager, Sales & Agency and Michelle Dickinson to
fulfil retail leasing and promotional duties at Enma Mall.
“With
more than 9 years working across all real estate asset classes in the
Kingdom, Heather brings to CBRE a wealth of experience and a
well-earned reputation for delivering excellent results,” commented
Steve. He added, “Michelle has considerable international
experience and has already built up a good rapport with leading
retailers in the region. These key appointments have considerably
strengthened our team and have enabled us to expand our range of
services in Bahrain and elsewhere in the Gulf.”
In
addition, CBRE expanded its residential leasing team with the
appointment of Kirsty Leask as Leasing Agent, to focus on the key
areas of Juffair, Adliya and Mahooz, but with particular emphasis on
the popular Amwaj Islands project. Kirsty joins the highly regarded
Coryn Hellewell in the firm’s residential team.
“Coryn
has been helping families and individuals find their ideal home in
Bahrain for over 10 years and her reputation on the island is second
to none,” commented Mayes. “Kirsty’s enthusiasm and energy will
bring a whole new dimension to our residential offering that is
certain to appeal to younger professionals in Bahrain.”
Complementing
the expansion of its agency team, CBRE also announced the relocation
of its Bahrain head office to Enma Mall. The relocation will bring
CBRE closer to the heart of the Kingdom enabling it to better serve
its growing client base in Bahrain and beyond.
“Market
conditions in Bahrain are improving noticeably and we are witnessing
a steady growth in demand for commercial and residential property and
professional services. Our expansion aims to put us in close
proximity to our clients and ensure we are strategically located to
pursue business opportunities throughout Manama and the rest of the
Kingdom”, added Mayes.
The
combined portfolio of properties managed by CBRE in Bahrain comprise
almost 100,000m² of prime office space in commercial districts and
retail malls; almost 400 residential units spread across the Kingdom
in both compounds and apartment complexes, and more than 50,000m² of
industrial and warehousing space.
Across the Middle East, CBRE’s
highly experienced management team offers a full range of
professional real estate services, including Valuation; Tenant &
Landlord Agency; Research & Consultancy; Property Management;
Building Consultancy & Project Management; Facilities Management;
and Global Corporate Services.
