About Sandwater

Our Background

At Sandwater Real Estate, we combine Scandinavian integrity and excellence to navigate Dubai’s dynamic real estate market. Rooted in Norway—a nation renowned for aquaculture, oil exploration and real estate. Our partners bring advanced expertise with higher degrees in Finance & Law. These academic credentials, combined with over 20 years of corporate experience at top-tier European institutions like Nordea Bank ABP and Skanska AB, set us apart in an increasingly difficult market to navigate.

 

Client First

Our approach is firmly rooted in prioritizing our clients' needs. We take the time to understand the clients investment profile, horizon, and risk tolerance to offer personalized, strategic advice that aligns with the clients financial goals. This client-first philosophy ensures that every recommendation we make is tailored to secure and enhance the clients investment portfolio.

 

Proven Expertise and Values

Our expertise is further enriched by hands-on technical experience in real estate development in Norway and a proven 7-year track record as institutional investors in Dubai’s real estate landscape. We pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to transparency, integrity, and a strong moral compass in every transaction. When you choose us, you’re partnering with professionals who merge Scandinavian work ethics with deep local insights, ensuring your investments are handled with precision and care.

Who We Are

Ehssen Qadir

Partner
Years of Experience: 8+

Professional Background: DNB, Nordea, Ness, Rissan & Partners, Lagom Eiendom

Ehssen Qadir brings over 8 years of experience in wealth management, investment banking and project finance, with expertise in direct investments in commercial and residential real estate & shipping.

Education:
- MSc in Investment Analysis and Financial Risk Management from Kingston University, UK
- BSc in Business Administration from BI Norwegian Business School.
- Certified Financial Advisor (AFR, Norway).

Idrees Malik

Partner
Years of Experience: 9+

Professional Background: Gjensidige Insurance, County Governor Norway, Lagom Eiendom

Idrees Malik, a seasoned real estate investor, formerly served as CEO and board member of companies offering property management and residential development services in Norway since 2017. Mr. Malik is now a fulltime investor and partner at Sandwater.

Education:
- Master's in Law from the University of Oslo

David Chen

Partner
Years of Experience: 5+

Professional Background:  
Swiss Life Asset Managers, FSA Norway, Pareto Securities, SEB Markets

David Chen brings over 5 years of experience in project finance, financial analysis, and investment banking, with expertise in real estate M&A, risk management, and equity capital markets.

Education:
- MSc in Economics and Business Administration, NHH Norwegian School of Economics (Economic Analysis and M&A)
- BSc in Finance, BI Norwegian Business School (Financial Mathematics and M&A)
- Exchange Semester at the National University of Singapore (Advanced business Chinese and Mathematics)

Sofian Mehmood

Partner
Years of Experience: 8+

Professional Background: Skanska, Lagom Eiendom, DNB, KLP

Sofian Mehmood, an experienced finance and real estate development professional, previously served as a Project Manager at the multinational construction and development company Skanska from Sweden.

Education:
- MSc in Finance from Aston University, UK.
- BSc in Business & Economics from BI Norwegian Business School.
- Chartered Financial Analyst Level II (CFA Program)

Companies We've Worked With Individually

Here are some of the prominent companies our team members have worked with individually throughout their careers. These experiences have greatly contributed to our collective expertise and growth.

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Sandwater Real Estate LLC is a real estate company incorporated in the United Arab Emirates, duly licensed by Dubai Economic Department (DED) with license number 1264596 and Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) with registration number 39168.