CIRE Owners Summit 2026 Unites Leaders in Lisbon

LISBON, Portugal (26th June 2026) – Christie’s International Real Estate has successfully concluded its 2026 Owners Summit, bringing together leading real estate professionals, affiliate owners and senior executives from across its global network for several days of strategic discussions, industry insights and international networking.

During the summit, Christie’s International Real Estate Dubai was recognised for its outstanding referral performance across the global brand network. The brokerage received the Gavel of Greatness – Most Broker-to-Broker Referrals award, highlighting its success in facilitating cross-border transactions and client introductions between affiliates worldwide.

“This award reflects both the strength of the Christie’s International Real Estate network and its international reach, as well as the continued appeal of the UAE real estate market despite recent regional instability,” said Jackie Johns and Dinesh Chhatwani, Managing Partners at Christie’s International Real Estate Dubai. “We remain uniquely placed to connect the world’s high-net-worth individuals and family offices to the UAE and other key global markets.”

The annual summit, hosted this year in the historic Portuguese capital of Lisbon, welcomed affiliate firms spanning over 50 countries, reinforcing the brand’s position as the world’s preeminent global luxury real estate network. The gathering provided a platform to exchange ideas, strengthen relationships and explore new opportunities for collaboration.

This year’s agenda focused on key themes shaping the future of the luxury property industry, including business growth strategies, avenues for partnerships, innovation, the growing impact of artificial intelligence and the evolution of high-end real estate. Attendees participated in a robust programme of panel discussions, presentations and workshops designed to support brokerage growth and operational excellence.

“The summit continues to be a defining moment in our calendar, bringing together the strength of our global network in one place,” said Johns and Chhatwani. “It reinforces the relationships that drive cross-border investment and long-term relationships between the UAE and international markets.”