LEADERSHIP

Vision

With over 40 years in retail development, Phil McArthur unites industry leaders to drive innovation. Through McARTHUR Retail Development Specialists, he delivers strategic solutions that shape the future of retail and mixed-use destinations worldwide.

Experience

With a career spanning over 44 years, Phil McArthur has played a pivotal role inshaping world-class retail and mixed-use developments. His expertise in retail strategy, leasing, and asset management has driven the success of landmark projects across the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. As the founder of McARTHUR Retail Development Specialists, he continues to deliver innovative solutions that create lasting value in the retail sector.

Footprint

From 2011 to 2019, Phil McArthur led McARTHUR + COMPANY, advising on 150+ retail projects across 20+ countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, and Malaysia. He helps developers create thriving retail destinations tailored to regional and global consumer trends.

EXPERTISE

Phil McArthur has been instrumental in assembling top teams to deliver successful retail developments across the Middle East and Asia. He has worked with leading developers, including Majid Al Futtaim Properties, Al Futtaim Group, Citystars Egypt, and Mall of Qatar.

Global Network

Phil McArthur collaborates with leading architects and industry advisors across retail development, project planning, leasing, and asset management. He is committed to delivering maximum value for clients through strategic partnerships with industry leaders.

Personal Service

At the core of his work, Phil is committed to delivering exceptional service to every client. With extensive experience across diverse retail developments, he understands the nuances that set each project apart and ensures solutions areprecisely tailored to every challenge.

SENIOR
EXPERIENCE

These included the establishment of international standards: operating hours, the introduction of sales  reporting and the collection of percentage rents. During this time, the mall was expanded by 220,000 sq.ft. and mixed-use elements were added including  the introduction of the Pullman Hotel and residences  as well as the MAF Tower Office Building.

Leveraging off the success of Deira City Centre, MOE was designed for the burgeoning new communities in the South Dubai trade area.

The mall was designed to provide a large offering of convenience, comparison and entertainment retail. Phil was responsible  for the initial assessment of the indoor ski hill concept as well as establishing Harvey Nichols as a key anchor for the project.

This massive 750,000 m2 mixed use development features 170,000 m2 of retail GLA, 3 international hotels, 70,000 m2 of class A office space as well as 3 high end residential towers.

Phil played a key role in establishing a successful leasing strategy to open the mall at a time when international brands were unable to open in Egypt due to excessive import duties.

This 1300-acre site was one of Dubai first township communities and features a 200,000 m2 regional mall anchored by IKEA, Marks and Spencer, Carrefour, Centrepoint, Toys R Us, as well as hundreds of popular fashion and accessory brands.

DFC is also home to the Intercontinental and Crown Plaza hotels, 3 distinctive residential communities and 2 international schools and an 18-hole golf course.