Dubai’s real estate market is fast-paced, ambitious, and highly competitive. Standing out requires vision, resilience, and a deep understanding of client needs. Imran Shams, the young CEO and Founder of SpaceFinder, embodies all of these qualities, building a boutique firm that blends trust, expertise, and personal service.
From Early Challenges to Expertise
When Imran first entered Dubai’s property market, guidance and mentorship were scarce. With no one around to guide him, he relied entirely on online learning, trial and error, and sheer determination. There were times when work was scarce, money was tight, and clarity was limited — yet he never gave up.
Over time, he gained experience working with respected real estate brands, attended seminars, exhibitions, and trainings across Dubai, and built valuable industry connections. He also learned from online resources, podcasts, and training materials from the best in the real estate world. These mentors and experiences played a pivotal role in shaping his approach, and many remain his friends today.
“The early days taught me that resilience and trust are far more valuable than shortcuts. I am very grateful to the mentors and companies that helped me learn and grow,” he reflects.
Dubai, with its visionary leadership, robust systems, and abundant opportunities for all, provided the perfect environment for Imran to grow his career. Its structured market, world-class infrastructure, and dynamic real estate ecosystem motivated him to learn continuously and adapt quickly.
Residential, Off-Plan, and Commercial Expertise
Imran has helped clients secure profitable investments and find dream homes across Dubai. He has a strong track record in townhouses and villas within villa communities, including Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills, Mudon, Damac Hills, Damac Lagoons, Damac Islands, Emaar South, Dubai South, Meydan, JVC, Downtown, Business Bay, Arjan, Motor City, Majan, and many more.
His advisory also extends to off-plan developments and commercial properties, offering tailored solutions that match clients’ needs and budgets. Over the years, he has facilitated over AED 300 million in property transactions, including a record rental deal of AED 1.2 million in Downtown Dubai, demonstrating his ability to handle complex, high-value deals with confidence.
Imran’s approach is advisory-driven: he dedicates time to understanding each client’s goals, conducts thorough research, and provides carefully tailored options. “I don’t sell properties — I help clients buy the right investment or home for them,” he says.
SpaceFinder: A Boutique Agency with Purpose
Driven by his vision, Imran founded SpaceFinder, a boutique real estate agency based in Arjan, Dubai. The company prioritizes trust, transparency, and personalized service, supported by an energetic, multicultural team speaking English, Arabic, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi, Persian, Dari, and Bengali, ensuring clients from diverse backgrounds feel understood and supported.
SpaceFinder works closely with all well-reputed developers in Dubai, including Emaar, Nakheel, Meraas, Dubai Properties, Damac, Azizi, Binghatti, Sobha, Imtiaz, Samana, Tiger, Iman, Ellington, and many more. The agency handles off-plan and ready properties for sale, purchase, and rentals, ensuring clients access the best opportunities in the market.
SpaceFinder represents more than a business; it is a platform built to deliver advisory-led services that put clients first, ensuring every transaction is smooth, transparent, and beneficial.
Philosophy: Trust Over Transactions
At the heart of Imran’s approach is a simple yet powerful belief: trust drives sustainable success. Transparency, honesty, and realistic guidance are core to every transaction. This client-first mindset has earned him repeat business, referrals, and a strong reputation in Dubai’s competitive market.
“When trust is established, success naturally follows,” says Imran.
Vision for the Future
Looking ahead, Imran aims to expand SpaceFinder as a high-performance, boutique agency recognized for professionalism, investment expertise, and client satisfaction. His approach combines disciplined strategy, advisory-driven service, and relationship-building, ensuring both clients and his team benefit from sustainable growth.
A Journey Defined by Resilience and Purpose
Imran Shams’ story is more than a professional success; it is a testament to resilience, discipline, and ethical business practices. From early uncertainty and financial challenges to building a boutique agency delivering millions in property transactions, his journey illustrates the value of persistence, trust, and vision.
With SpaceFinder, Imran is not only facilitating property transactions — he is building relationships, raising industry standards, and inspiring the next generation of real estate professionals in Dubai.
It is an honor for him that Estate Magazine approached him to feature this story, highlighting the journey of a young CEO shaping Dubai’s real estate landscape.
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