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Mark Phoenix is a distinguished leader in the UAE’s development industry. Harnessing over thirty years of diversified experience and a First-Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree from the UK, Mark spearheads high-end, signature projects that transform how guests experience form and function. Since joining Sankari Properties as CEO in 2023, he has built a professional environment where high-performing experts, meticulous operations and a visionary outlook come together to deliver distinctive landmarks.
Renowned for his hands-on and personable approach, he integrates seamlessly between creative, engineering and administrative teams, facilitating collaboration and encouraging productivity. His talent-first mindset allows him to bring together multidisciplinary professionals who share his persistent dedication, discipline and exceptional standards. This same skill applies to his partnership curation; throughout his illustrious career, Mark has collaborated with architectural magnates, such as Zaha Hadid and Norman Foster, as well as leading hospitality brands, Dorchester and Melia. His portfolio features some of Dubai’s most iconic developments, including Opus, One Palm, The Lana and Orla Infinity – a true testament to his obsession with detail-oriented craftsmanship.
Before joining Sankari Properties, Mark gained valuable experience overseeing both ultra-high-end, singular developments and master-planned communities as the CEO at Omniyat and Chief Procurement Officer at Emaar Development. In these roles, he steered development strategy and group revenue functions, held a strategic board position and managed top-level procurement and commercial issues, providing him with a wealth of diverse knowledge. He also served as the Managing Director of a niche UK development company, where he successfully managed the company's transition to a publicly listed entity. Throughout every professional chapter, Mark's vision for the industry has been underpinned by progressive thinking and boundless ambition. And with every new project, he strives to elevate real estate design and shape the future of luxury property development in Dubai.
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