Inform investment decisions with
rigorous market intelligence, demand
analysis, and feasibility assessments.
Transform opportunities into successful
retail destinations through strategic
development planning and expert advisory
Ensure retail design aligns with commercial
objectives, operational requirements,
and customer expectations.
Create distinctive, experience-led
environments that strengthen destination
appeal and enhance asset performance.
Develop data-driven leasing and marketing
strategies that optimise tenant mix,
positioning, and market competitiveness.
Support investment and development
decisions with robust financial modelling,
forecasting, and feasibility analysis.
Restore momentum and unlock value
through strategic performance reviews
and targeted turnaround initiatives.
Strengthen market positioning and drive
sustainable growth through strategic
marketing planning and execution.
Deliver impactful activation programmes and
promotional strategies that increase visitation,
engagement, and commercial outcomes.
Inform investment decisions with
rigorous market intelligence, demand
analysis, and feasibility assessments.
Inform investment decisions with
rigorous market intelligence, demand
analysis, and feasibility assessments.
Transform opportunities into successful
retail destinations through strategic
development planning and expert advisory
Ensure retail design aligns with
commercial objectives, operational
requirements, and customer expectations
Create distinctive, experience-led
environments that strengthen destination
appeal and enhance asset performance.
Develop data-driven leasing and
marketing strategies that optimise
tenant mix, positioning, and market
competitiveness.
Support investment and development
decisions with robust financial
modelling, forecasting, and feasibility
analysis.
Restore momentum and unlock value
through strategic performance reviews
and targeted turnaround initiatives.
Strengthen market positioning and
drive sustainable growth through
strategic marketing planning and
execution.
Deliver impactful activation
programmes and promotional
strategies that increase visitation,
engagement, and commercial outcomes.
150+ years
combined experience
30+
Countries
USD 20B+
Project investments
150+ years
combined experience
30+
Countries
USD 20B+
Project investments
Inform investment decisions with
rigorous market intelligence, demand
analysis, and feasibility assessments.
Inform investment decisions with
rigorous market intelligence, demand
analysis, and feasibility assessments.
Transform opportunities into successful
retail destinations through strategic
development planning and expert advisory
Ensure retail design aligns with
commercial objectives, operational
requirements, and customer expectations
Create distinctive, experience-led
environments that strengthen destination
appeal and enhance asset performance.
Develop data-driven leasing and
marketing strategies that optimise
tenant mix, positioning, and market
competitiveness.
Support investment and development
decisions with robust financial
modelling, forecasting, and feasibility
analysis.
Restore momentum and unlock value
through strategic performance reviews
and targeted turnaround initiatives.
Strengthen market positioning and
drive sustainable growth through
strategic marketing planning and
execution.
Deliver impactful activation
programmes and promotional
strategies that increase visitation,
engagement, and commercial outcomes.
150+ years
combined experience
30+
Countries
USD 20B+
Project investments
150+ years
combined experience
30+
Countries
USD 20B+
Project investments
With over 45 years of global retail development experience, Phil McArthur has led landmark projects across Canada and the Middle East, transforming visionary concepts into world-class retail destinations. In 2020, he founded PHIL McARTHUR & PARTNERS with a client-first approach focused on strategic integrity, hands-on leadership, and execution-driven expertise. Backed by a team with over 150 years of combined global experience, the firm delivers practical solutions shaped by real-world development, leasing, and operational success.
Phil McArthur CSM, CDP, CRX
Founder & Chairman | PHIL McARTHUR & PARTNERS
With more than 44 years of experience in global retail development, Phil McArthur brings together industry leaders to drive forward-thinking solutions. As Chairman of PHIL McARTHUR & PARTNERS Retail Development Specialists, he delivers strategic advisory that shapes the future of retail and mixed-use destinations worldwide. Phil is deeply committed to providing exceptional service, drawing on his extensive expertise across a broad range of retail environments. His approach is grounded in a deep understanding of the unique dynamics of each project, ensuring solutions are tailored with precision to meet every client’s objectives.
Phil McArthur
Founder & Chairman Phil McArthur & Partners
Your Partner in Retail Growth
PHIL McARTHUR & PARTNERS Retail Development Specialists is a Dubai-based retail real estate advisory firm, delivering strategy, leasing, and positioning solutions for mixed-use and retail-led destinations across the GCC, MENA, and globally.
Who We Are
We partner with property owners, developers, retailers, and investors to deliver end-to-end solutions in leasing, design and development, marketing, strategy, research, and shopping centre operations.
What We Do
We drive value at every stage of retail development—revitalising underperforming assets to unlock long-term growth, guiding new projects with sound planning and optimal tenant mix, and creating experience-led destinations that boost footfall, asset value, and placemaking impact.
Our Services
