Abu Dhabi's Modon Holding strikes 'extraordinary' deal with UK's Nick Candy

British billionaire Nick Candy has announced his company Candy Capital has struck a deal with Abu Dhabi-based property developer Modon Holding.

The joint venture will focus on delivering a portfolio of "extraordinary real estate developments" spanning high-end residential, commercial and hospitality sectors.

The deal will combine Candy Capital’s background in "ultra-luxury real estate" alongside Modon’s "operational capabilities and financial strength", it added.

The partnership will initially focus on deals within the Middle East, with a view to expanding globally in the future. Mr Candy said the agreement reflected a "shared long-term vision for growth, innovation and excellence in the ultra-luxury sector".

"We look forward to creating iconic developments with Modon that will redefine luxury living on a global scale."

In an interview with Bloomberg, Mr Candy took aim at luxury developers in the Middle East, claiming that some high-end properties were nothing more than “mid-market house builder quality.”

Mr Candy, one of Britain's richest men, collaborated with his brother Christian on the development of One Hyde Park, a luxury apartment block in Knightsbridge, west London.

In 2021, the 51-year-old listed his penthouse in the block for £175 million ($230 million), reportedly attracting interest from potential buyers in the Middle East.

Candy Capital has previously worked in the UAE, teaming up with Dubai World Trade Centre as part of a collaboration aimed at developing ultra-luxury real estate projects.

Jassem Al Zaabi, chairman of Modon Holding, said: “We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with Candy Capital. This collaboration marks another milestone for Modon, as we join forces with a leader in luxury real estate.”

In March, Modon Holding was created following the merger of Q Holding, Modon Properties and Adnec, a move aimed at expanding its market presence in the UAE and internationally.

Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company ADQ announced last week that Modon Holding would be master developer for a megaproject in the Egyptian coastal city of Ras Al Hekma. Investment in the development is expected to reach $150 billion, with Egypt securing a 35 per cent share of the project’s profits.

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