Paul Ellis is a real estate developer, strategic advisor, and emerging market specialist with nearly 20 years of experience leading high-impact projects across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

His portfolio spans award-winning hotels, net-zero aparthotels, large-scale residential schemes, and urban regeneration across key cities—from York, UK to Dubai, UAE and Bahrain. As the driving force behind Paul Ellis Dubai, he focuses on sustainable, design-led developments that align with long-term regional growth and global investor demand.

Paul partners with family offices and private capital to unlock value in underutilised land, navigate complex planning environments, and structure scalable real estate strategies. With deep expertise in both established and transitional markets, he delivers projects that blend innovation, heritage, and long-term financial performance.

Whether advising on off-market acquisitions or leading full-scale developments, Paul continues to shape the future of real estate—one city at a time.