Dubai, April 20, 2026 — Haiwan Properties, Dubai's leading Chinese-focused real estate consultancy, today commemorated its 500th client acquisition with the unveiling of the "Heritage Collection"—an exclusive portfolio of ultra-luxury properties curated for discerning Chinese families seeking generational assets in the Emirates.
The milestone client, the Liu family from Hangzhou representing third-generation textile manufacturing wealth, finalized acquisition of a AED 28 million penthouse in Atlantis The Royal Residences, bringing Haiwan's total transaction value to AED 1.2 billion since its 2025 founding.
"Five hundred families have entrusted us with their Dubai dreams," said the CEO of Haiwan Properties at an intimate celebration ceremony. "The Heritage Collection represents our evolution—from facilitating transactions to curating legacies. Each property in this portfolio has been selected not merely for investment returns, but for its capacity to become a family's enduring symbol across generations."
Heritage Collection selection criteria include:
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Architectural significance: Properties designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects or representing historically important styles
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Irreplaceable location: Assets in districts where land scarcity guarantees long-term value preservation—Palm Jumeirah fronds, Burj Khalifa District, and Dubai Hills Estate lakefronts
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Scarcity premium: Limited-edition residences with fewer than 50 comparable units globally
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Legacy infrastructure: Properties with dedicated family offices, private galleries, or spaces adaptable for multi-generational living
The collection launches with 38 curated assets totaling AED 890 million, ranging from AED 15 million to AED 180 million. Notable inclusions include a full-floor penthouse in One Za'abeel with private skybridge access, and a waterfront estate on Palm Jebel Ali's Signature Collection with 120 meters of private beachfront.
Haiwan Properties has established a dedicated Heritage Advisory Board comprising three retired Pritzker Prize jurors, two former Sotheby's international property specialists, and a representative from the China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce, ensuring acquisition recommendations meet museum-quality curation standards.
"Chinese investors have matured beyond yield-chasing," noted the board's chair, former Pritzker juror Zhang Ming. "They seek assets that tell their family's story. The Heritage Collection answers this profound need."
The firm also announced a philanthropic component: 2% of all Heritage Collection commissions will fund scholarships for Chinese architecture students at the American University of Dubai, with first awards granted in September 2026.
