Every year, real estate valuation and development expert Mohamed Ahmed Fouad Amin identifies a select group of property developments he considers true “investment bets”—choices driven not by marketing hype, but by fundamentals: developer capability, delivery track record, strategic location, and long-term value creation.
For 2026, his conviction is clear: Green Horizon Real Estate Developments and their newly launched beachfront project, Meriden Beach Residences, stand out as one of the most promising opportunities in Dubai’s evolving property landscape.
This conclusion, he emphasizes, is not promotional—it is the result of deep professional analysis, on-ground market observation, and firsthand insight into the people steering the company.
1. Leadership Rooted in Real Experience
Before endorsing any developer, Mohamed always asks: Who is leading the company?
For Green Horizon, the answer is one of the primary drivers behind his confidence
Agha brings more than 17 years of active real estate experience across London and Dubai, two of the most competitive and rigorous property markets in the world. His expertise is not theoretical—it is built on real, operational development work, including:
- Managing residential and commercial projects in the UK
- Working with European construction standards and regulations
- Navigating Dubai’s fast-paced development environment
- Building effective teams, strategies, and delivery systems
This rare combination—European discipline fused with Dubai-style ambition—is evident in how Green Horizon approaches every aspect of Meriden Beach Residences.
2. Operational Strength at the Core: Ernie Pallett – COO
Mohamed emphasizes that a developer cannot succeed on vision alone. Execution requires a robust operational backbone, and Green Horizon possesses exactly that through Ernie Pallett, its Chief Operating Officer.
With a strong background in operations and management, Pallett brings:
- Day-to-day execution discipline
- Leadership in quality control
- Coordination across project teams
- Consistent oversight on-site and off-site
His presence reinforces Mohamed’s confidence that Green Horizon functions as a mature, professionally managed development company—not a newcomer riding on marketing.
3. Meriden Beach: A Boutique Project with Outsize Potential
Among the many projects in Dubai, Mohamed specifically selected Meriden Beach Residences as his 2026 investment bet for several strong reasons:
✔ Only 63 units
A boutique community offering exclusivity and stronger long-term value.
✔ Prime position on Dubai Islands
One of Dubai’s emerging iconic shorelines with huge future potential.
✔ Authentic beachfront living
Not “near” the beach—truly on the beach.
✔ European-influenced design philosophy
Minimalist, modern, and clean—reflecting the founder’s London background.
✔ A realistic and achievable timeline
With handover expected in Q4 2027, perfectly aligned with the city’s expansion toward Dubai Islands.
4. Why Mohamed Believes 2026 Will Be the Developer’s Breakthrough Year
As Dubai’s real estate market evolves, Mohamed expects 2026 to be the year investors clearly differentiate between:
- genuine developers and marketing-heavy ones
- consistent performance and weak delivery
- quality-driven projects and high-volume stock
He predicts that Green Horizon will emerge as one of Dubai’s rising, credible developers, and Meriden Beach will gain strong demand as a desirable boutique beachfront community.
The synergy of experience, strategy, and disciplined execution gives the company a competitive edge that the wider market will recognize more visibly in 2026.
Conclusion: A Bet Backed by Professional Insight, Not Emotion
With experience valuing over AED 15 billion in real estate assets, and having studied numerous developers and projects, Mohamed has learned one key truth:
The best investment is rarely the loudest—but the most solid.
For 2026, the project that meets this standard is:
Meriden Beach Residences by Green Horizon Developments
A developer grounded in experience.
A project built on logic.
A vision shaped by credibility.
About Mohamed Ahmed Fouad Amin
Mohamed Ahmed Fouad Amin is the founder and CEO of Al Fouad Real Estate Valuation in Dubai. He is a member of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)—reflecting his dedication to professionalism, transparency, and international standards within the global real estate industry.
