Black Arrow Real Estate

For Manchester-based landlord Safdar Malik, owning property overseas means having people in Dubai he can trust to look after his interests. His relationship with Imran Khan and Black Arrow Real Estate began in 2009 and has continued through years of property management, a sale and a further purchase. In his recent review, Safdar shared the story behind that relationship. More than two decades of property ownership Safdar’s UAE property journey began in 2003 with his first investment in Uptown Ajman. He later purchased several properties in International City, Dubai. When he met Imran Khan in 2009, it marked the beginning of a long working relationship. Since then, Black Arrow has managed his Dubai properties and helped with his property requirements. Reflecting on his experience, Safdar wrote: “Over the years, I have found Imran and his team to be reliable, professional and straightforward to deal with.” Support through a sale and reinvestment The relationship has extended beyond ongoi...

 Managing Dubai Property From Saudi Arabia: A Long-Term Client Story For overseas property owners, having a reliable real estate company on the ground in Dubai can make all the difference. One of our long-standing clients, who is based in Saudi Arabia, recently shared his experience of working with Black Arrow Real Estate over several years. Around three years ago, our team helped him sell a property in Azizi Riviera. Since then, Black Arrow Real Estate has continued supporting him with the management of his Dubai property portfolio. Most recently, his apartment in Marina Heights, Dubai Marina was successfully rented, with Sabah Khan handling the letting process. Being based overseas can sometimes make property ownership more complicated. Communication, tenant selection, maintenance and tenancy procedures all need to be managed locally. In this case, our role was to make the rental process as straightforward as possible while keeping the landlord informed throughout. The client hig...

 In 2026, Black Arrow Real Estate proudly celebrates 20 years in the Dubai property market. This milestone represents much more than the number of years we have been operating. It reflects two decades of local experience, changing market conditions and relationships with clients who have trusted us through different stages of their property journeys. From International City in 2006 to Azizi Riviera, Meydan in 2025 — twenty years of serving Dubai property clients. Where Our Journey Began Black Arrow Real Estate opened its first office in International City in 2006. At the time, Dubai’s property market was developing rapidly, and International City was emerging as an important new residential community. Establishing an office there from the community’s early years allowed us to develop detailed local knowledge and work closely with buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants. From the beginning, our objective was not simply to complete property transactions. We wanted to understand what e...