JIH Global

Name

JIH Global

Legal name

JIH Global

Website

https://jihglobal.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JIH Global is a UAE-based boutique consulting and investment firm specializing in luxury real estate and hospitality development, serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, global hospitality brands, and Gulf developers with bespoke advisory, capital deployment, and turnkey project delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Real Estate Consulting and Hospitality Investment

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Investment Advice (6282), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Investment Advisory (Acquisitions/Dispositions, Capital Allocation) (BPAJANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate M&A / Joint Venture Advisory (Platform Deals, Partnerships) (BPAJANAF), Real Estate Transaction Advisory & Due Diligence (FSAEAJAJ)

Keywords

• Luxury real estate consulting
• Hospitality investment advisory
• Asset management services
• Island resort development
• Turnkey project delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Strategic Advisory & Consulting: JIH provides bespoke advisory services to investors, developers, and global brands seeking to enter or expand in the luxury real estate and hospitality sector, particularly in complex island and emerging markets. Fees are likely charged on a retainer, project, or success-fee basis given the boutique, high-value nature of engagements.
2. Investment Participation & Capital Deployment: JIH co-invests in luxury developments as an equity partner, originating opportunities and structuring transformative deals alongside capital partners. Returns flow through equity appreciation, development fees, and long-term asset management.
3. Integrated Asset Management: JIH manages high-value hospitality and real estate assets on behalf of owners and investors, providing ongoing asset stewardship, repositioning, and performance optimization services. Generates recurring management fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JIH Global is an international consulting and investment firm that advises investors, developers, and global luxury hospitality brands on luxury real estate and hospitality developments, particularly in complex island environments. The firm offers four interconnected service lines: strategic advisory and consulting, real estate and hospitality equity investment, integrated asset management, and end-to-end turnkey project delivery. JIH co-invests in luxury developments as an equity partner and manages high-value hospitality and real estate assets on behalf of owners and investors.

Product overview

JIH Global is a boutique international consulting and investment firm that offers a unified platform of services for luxury hospitality and real estate development. The company operates across four interconnected service lines: Advisory & Consulting Services, Real Estate & Hospitality Investment, Integrated Asset Management, and Turnkey Project Delivery. These services are delivered through its Bespoke Investment Platform headquartered in Dubai, serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, global brands, and developers seeking luxury destination developments. The company specializes in complex island environments, particularly the Maldives, and maintains partnerships with internationally recognized hospitality brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HARIM (Hotels and Resorts Investment Maldives): Affiliate company and core operating entity of the Janah group, specializing in luxury resort development and construction in the Maldives and internationally.

Products and services

• Advisory & Consulting Services Strategic advisory services for luxury real estate and hospitality covering market entry strategy, investment structuring, project feasibility analysis, and deal structuring. Intended for investors, developers, and global luxury brands seeking to enter or expand in complex island and emerging markets such as the Maldives and the broader Indian Ocean.
• Real Estate & Hospitality Investment Investment partnership and capital deployment services for luxury resort developments, branded residences, and integrated lifestyle destinations. JIH co-invests in luxury developments as an equity partner, originating opportunities and structuring transformative deals alongside capital partners, with returns flowing through equity appreciation, development fees, and long-term asset management.
• Integrated Asset Management Long-term asset stewardship for high-value hospitality and real estate assets, including property management, value optimization, repositioning, and ongoing performance management on behalf of owners and investors; generates recurring management fees.
• Turnkey Project Delivery End-to-end project delivery from concept to completion, including development management, construction oversight, regulatory navigation, marine engineering, logistics, and operational launch for luxury resort and real estate developments in island and marine environments.
• Bespoke Investment Platform (Dubai) A bespoke platform launched from JIH's flagship Dubai office that serves discerning investors, developers, and global brands across luxury real estate and hospitality by bundling the firm's advisory, investment, asset management, and turnkey project delivery capabilities into a single regional platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ resort and real estate developments delivered globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and significant.

• NaviercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026JIH Global Investment and US maritime technology company Navier announced a $100 million (€87 million) partnership to establish the Navier Network — a software-driven sustainable maritime corridor across the Maldives archipelago. The project will deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats (Navier N30 vessels) to modernize guest transfers between airports, resorts, private villas, and local islands. The rollout begins with five vessels later in 2026, expanding by up to 95 boats over three years. Vessels feature air-conditioned cabins, lounge seating, Starlink internet, and up to 75 nautical miles electric range (150 in hybrid mode). The partnership supports the Maldives' goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2030.
• Chedi HospitalitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026JIH Global Investments entered a strategic partnership with Chedi Hospitality to develop a boutique hotel and a limited collection of branded residences in the Maldives — marking Chedi's entry into the destination. Rooted in Chedi's philosophy of understated luxury and cultural authenticity, the project will offer a distinctive interpretation of island living, balancing privacy, architecture, and sense of place. Mohamed Ali Janah described the collaboration as bringing together JIH's deep expertise in luxury hospitality and real estate with Chedi's distinctive brand ethos to create a new benchmark for boutique hospitality and branded living in the region.
• Hotels & Resorts Investment Maldives (HARIM)coreOthersHARIM is JIH's primary affiliate and operational vehicle, responsible for the group's resort and real estate development activities. HARIM has delivered over 50 developments in the Maldives, serving as a trusted partner to globally recognized hospitality brands. JIH draws on HARIM's turnkey capabilities and deep island environment expertise. The group has delivered landmark luxury projects across the Indian Ocean and Gulf.
• Ministry of Tourism (Maldives)coreOthersThe Maldives Ministry of Tourism serves as the one-stop shop for island leases, setting acquisition costs based on location, island size, and regional band pricing across 20 atolls. JIH has deep, long-standing relationships with the Ministry that facilitate project approvals and regulatory navigation for international developers and brands entering the Maldivian market.
• Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC)significantStrategic or Co-development PartnerJIH principals hold key roles within CWEIC: Mohamed Ali Janah is Country Chair, and Jasim Janah is Country Director. CWEIC has launched a hub office in Malé to act as a central point for Commonwealth businesses exploring investment and trade opportunities in the Maldives. This platform supports JIH's cross-border deal flow and positioning as a gateway for Commonwealth investment into the Maldives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Knight Frank: Global real estate advisory and brokerage with a dedicated luxury and super-prime residential practice, plus commercial real estate investment advisory. Comparable to JIH on the investment advisory and cross-border capital deployment dimensions, though at much larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• Colliers International: Global professional services firm with a strong hospitality and real estate investment advisory practice, particularly active in luxury resort markets across the Middle East and Indian Ocean. Comparable to JIH in luxury hospitality investment advisory and cross-border deal sourcing.
• Cushman & Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services firm with a dedicated hospitality and leisure platform advising on luxury resort investments, branded residences, and mixed-use developments. Comparable to JIH on cross-border luxury hospitality deal advisory and capital sourcing.
• CBRE Hotels: Largest global hotel investment advisory and valuation practice, advising on hotel transactions, brand selection, and asset management across luxury and resort segments. Comparable to JIH on luxury hospitality advisory and deal structuring, though operating globally and at far larger transaction volumes.
• JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group: Global hospitality-focused advisory arm of JLL providing investment sales, asset management, and operator search for luxury hotels and resorts. Comparable to JIH in hospitality investment advisory and asset management, with broader geographic reach and a more institutional client base.
• Savills: International real estate advisor with significant luxury residential and hospitality investment advisory capabilities, especially across EMEA and Asia-Pacific. Comparable to JIH on UHNWI advisory and luxury resort investment mandates, with a much larger institutional footprint.

Regional players

• The Red Sea Global: Saudi-based luxury destination developer operating the Red Sea and AMAALA mega-projects with integrated luxury resort, residential, and infrastructure delivery. Comparable to JIH on integrated luxury destination development and brand-led master planning, though operating at much larger project scale and state-backed.

Emerging players

• Kerzner International: Owner-operator of ultra-luxury resort brands (One&Only, Atlantis, SIRO) including One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives. Comparable to JIH as a counterparty in Maldivian luxury resort development and a potential brand partner, though operating as owner-operator rather than advisor.

Direct peers

• HVS: Global hospitality consulting and valuation firm specializing in hotel feasibility studies, operator search, and investment advisory for luxury and resort assets. Comparable to JIH on hospitality investment advisory and asset management, with broader geographic coverage and a more transaction-heavy model.
• Horwath HTL: Specialist hospitality consulting and asset management advisor (part of Crowe Global) focused on hotel feasibility, operator search, and asset management for luxury and resort properties. The closest specialist peer to JIH's boutique hospitality advisory and asset management offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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