Written by Connie Etemadi
Dubai’s property landscape is evolving, and so are the expectations of the investors entering it. With the city’s long-term urban strategy accelerating, major waterfront districts being transformed, and design-led developers raising the qualitative standard of residential living, demand is shifting from fast-turnover speculation to curated, high-performance assets supported by structure, clarity, and long-term positioning. The new investor playbook prioritizes access, early-stage allocation, and the ability to secure the most desirable units before the wider market sees them.
RD Dubai, however, has emerged as a key player guiding global investors into the city’s most coveted developments. Founded by Dutch entrepreneur Lukas Kerrebijn, the firm is redefining how sophisticated investors navigate Dubai’s maturing real-estate sector through a model that combines collective acquisition, developer-scale negotiation power, and end-to-end support for foreign buyers. This is most notably demonstrated by the firm’s latest focus on the rapidly rising Port Rashid waterfront district.
As Dubai’s growth accelerates toward its 2040 urban vision, a quieter transformation is underway: investors are becoming more selective, and the firms guiding them are becoming more specialized. Among the names emerging in this next chapter is RD Dubai, the boutique investment company reshaping how global buyers enter some of the city’s most sought-after developments.
Led by Dutch entrepreneur Lukas Kerrebijn, RD Dubai has gained attention for its high-precision acquisition model, which pools investor demand to purchase entire floors or stacked units at the earliest phases of a project’s launch. The result is access to superior unit positions, negotiated price advantages, and more favorable payment structures, including developer-backed 50/50 plans instead of the standard 80/20.
“Dubai has reached a level where quality and structure define outcomes,” Kerrebijn said. “We enter projects at a scale where we can secure the floors, layouts, and views that outperform long after handover.”
The firm’s latest move centers on Port Rashid, a revitalized waterfront district that stands out as one of Dubai’s rare areas offering both open-water frontage and Downtown skyline views. The community is planned by Emaar, ensuring strong infrastructure and long-term value, while the specific tower RD Dubai is targeting will be built by Ellington, a developer known for larger layouts, refined finishes, and rental premiums in neighborhoods like Dubai Hills.
With fewer than ten percent of Dubai properties located on or adjacent to open water, the Port Rashid project positions investors at the intersection of scarcity and design-led growth.
Beyond deal entry, RD Dubai distinguishes itself through its full-service ecosystem. The company’s advisory division supports clients in opening bank accounts, obtaining residency visas, forming local entities, coordinating tax considerations, and managing property handover inspections. For international investors relocating or diversifying assets, this end-to-end infrastructure has become as valuable as the units themselves.
Kerrebijn’s approach reflects a broader shift within Dubai’s investor landscape: a move away from fast speculation and toward disciplined acquisition within top-performing communities. “Dubai’s momentum is undeniable,” he said. “But the advantage is captured at the moment of entry. When you secure the right assets, at the right terms, the rest takes care of itself.”
With multiple new partnerships in development and rising demand from Europe, Asia, and North America, RD Dubai is positioned to play a central role in shaping how the next wave of international buyers engages with the city’s maturing luxury market.
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