Dubai, UAE – Savills has announced the appointment of Charles Cutting as Director of Private Wealth in its Dubai office. Charles was most recently Joint - Head of Savills Mayfair office and joins with more than 18 years of experience in the super-prime real estate sector.

In his new role, Charles will support the growth of Savills’ Dubai residential business by leveraging his extensive client network and growing the business between London and Dubai. He will also work closely with the Savills Private Office to further develop relationships with high-net-worth individuals and family offices across global markets.

Savills’ revamped regional residential business, established in 2024, has seen remarkable growth, growing to 79 agents to date in Dubai. According to Savills research, off-plan sales in Dubai’s AED 10 million-plus market surged by 240% in the past two years, underscoring the city’s strength at the top end of the market and the increasing demand for super-prime expertise. This momentum has continued into 2025, with 3,731 properties priced above AED 10 million sold in the first half of the year. The sustained rise in high-value sales reflects growing investor confidence and reinforces Dubai’s positioning as a leading global destination for prime residential capital.

“With more than 18 years of experience in London’s super-prime market, I’ve had the privilege of advising clients at the very top end of the sector. Dubai is now attracting a new type of buyer, and it’s important that we continue to evolve our services to meet their needs. My move reflects Savills’ commitment to expanding our residential business in the UAE and to helping clients seamlessly connect opportunities across London and Dubai,” said Charles Cutting, Director of Private Wealth, Savills Middle East.

Andrew Cummings, Head of Residential Agency, Savills Middle East, added: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Charles’ calibre to the Middle East team. His deep expertise in the super-prime segment and his established relationships in London will further strengthen our cross-border advisory capabilities and support the continued expansion of our residential business in the region.”

According to the latest Savills’ Prime Residential Index, Dubai was among the top-performing global markets in the first half of 2025, recording capital value growth exceeding 5%. Looking ahead, the sector is expected to maintain strong momentum, supported by sustained international demand and a robust pipeline of prime and super-prime developments. This resilience in the prime segment, combined with positive future prospects, reinforces the city’s status as a leading destination for international investors and underpins the need for continued investment in building teams with enhanced super-prime expertise in the region.

About Savills Middle East:

Savills plc is a global real estate services provider listed on the London Stock Exchange. With a presence in the Middle East for over 40 years, Savills offers an extensive range of specialist advisory, management and transactional services across the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Expertise includes property management, residential and commercial agency services, property and business assets valuation, and investment and development advisory. Originally founded in the UK in 1855, Savills has an international network of over 700 offices and associates employing over 40,000 people across the Americas, UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East.