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Kasumigaseki Capital establishes development arm in UAE
Kasumigasaki Properties Development shifts from investor to developer role with focus on Japanese quality standards.
Kasumigaseki Properties Development, the development arm of Tokyo-listed Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd., announced its entry to the Emirati market as a project developer on an unspecified date in 2026. The announcement marks a shift from the group's established presence as a real estate investor in the United Arab Emirates to developing its own projects locally. The company stated it will operate in the local market.
Development approach and decision framework#
Kasumigaseki Properties Development stated it begins every project with a study of the site, the residents and the problem the project addresses. Decisions on design, materials, technology and delivery are made after that understanding is established, with every decision documented under a discipline the company calls 'The Art of Knowing'. The company stated this approach is its response to market conditions in the United Arab Emirates.
Corporate backing and project pipeline#
Kasumigaseki Capital was founded in 2011, listed on the Growth Market in 2018 and transferred to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2023. The group reported 135 projects as of 31 August 2026, with a combined project pipeline and assets under management of approximately US$7.69 billion. That figure represents an increase of 83.5 percent on the previous fiscal year-end. The company stated it is externally audited and publicly accountable.
Operating philosophy and continuity#
Kasumigaseki Properties Development stated its philosophy does not change with price point, with projects spanning different segments and architectural styles shaped by location and residents. The company follows Kasumigaseki Capital's philosophy of 'Turning challenge into value', which begins by identifying what a market lacks and applies capital, design and operational expertise to address it. The company stated it prioritises after-sales support and accountability to the communities it builds, with continuity extending beyond the delivery phase.
Executive statement on developer responsibility#
Tatsuya Suzuki, Chief Executive Officer of Kasumigaseki Properties Development, stated that investing in a building and creating one carry different responsibilities. He stated that as investors the group assessed the work of others, while as a developer every detail is the company's responsibility from initial design through to handover and the years beyond. Suzuki stated the company is taking that on in the United Arab Emirates because it believes buyers are ready to expect it from every developer.
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- cbnme.comcbnme.comKasumigaseki Properties Development introduction to UAE market, company philosophy, financial figures as of 31 August 2026, and Tatsuya Suzuki statement
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