Hello, I’m Zaaid, a lawyer in the Maldives specializing in hotel and real estate investments. 

My background includes roles in both private practice and government service, including serving as Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Tourism.

I have advised and structured hotel transactions worth over $610 million, including high-profile deals such as the sale of Embudhu Falhu to Singha Estate for the Crossroads Maldives project, the re-sale of Cheval Blanc Randheli and various other significant transactions like Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa and Grand Park Kohdhipparu Maldives. Additionally, I’ve overseen the compliance of over 50 property development projects.

I write about investing in the Maldives, a market filled with great opportunities but also not without its complexities.

Leveraging my experience in navigating these challenges, my articles and newsletter deliver legal guides and insights on market trends and regulatory changes – all designed to keep any keen investor on top of this dynamic island market.