Special Features
Idama
Idama, a full service real estate asset management solutions provider has become a pioneer in the Middle East in launching a unique end-to-end business model that provides continuous asset management capabilities. The model is fully integrated and consists of three separate business entities; Facility Consultancy, Property Management and Facility Management. The three companies demonstrate Idama’s methodology that is underpinned by a view that asset management is a continuous task and that, all phases in the real estate life economy; it has the products and services to benefit the integrity and potential of an investment. This approach has proved successful with Idama’s diverse portfolio of clients.An integral part of Dubai Properties, Idama has evolved as part of the master developer’s vision to create a unique end-to-end real estate management solutions business model.
Hashim Al Dabal, CEO, Dubai Properties said: "The main purpose behind creating Idama was to add value to the overall real estate cycle. Dubai Properties wants to be a developer that provides tailor made real estate solutions to its potential investors suitable to their requirements.
"Idama allows us to maintain a relationship with our customers even after a sale transaction has been completed. In other words, we adopt an ongoing commitment to maximise the asset potential throughout the duration of their ownership." Idama provides continuous real estate asset management solutions by owning a profound knowledge of real estate in the Middle East derived from substantial experience on some of the largest projects and supported by internationally recognised best practices. Idama’s core competency is to support their clients’ by developing innovative facilities management solutions, which will enable developers and owners to enhance their return on investment, add value to their brand and improve their overall asset performance. Idama is trusted by its business partners to protect, consolidate and maximise the potential of their assets.
Billy Daly, CEO, Idama, said: "Dubai today is an embryonic market when it comes to asset management. Organizations foraying into this market require a clear understanding of how to operate, which allows their seamless integration across the sector.
"Idama has been a successful role model in creating a valuable synergy between all developments of Dubai Properties, other entities within Dubai Holding, and real estate developers." Billy continued: "Idama provides services to a variety of clients external to the Dubai Holding group, including prestigious national and multinational organisations. This has been a success as Idama employs unmatched international and local experts, customer service focus and business practices. In future, Idama will expand its operations into regional markets, with the broadest service offerings" Idama continues to successfully manage internationally acclaimed facilities, including the Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Knowledge Village, Dubai Healthcare City and Jumeirah Beach Residence.
More than 800 people in Idama provide a unique never-ending service culture and the team is growing from strength to strength with a forecast of between 4,000-5,000 employees by 2008-2009. Idama’s depth of intellectual capital and human resource has been developed by creating the appropriate training and development infrastructure in association with leading international institutions.
Recently, Idama was awarded the highly coveted OHSAS 18001 certification for compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Idama has also received the ISO 9001:2000 certification in recognition of its pioneering role in delivering high quality services to its customers.
Website: http://www.idama.ae
