John Stevens
CEO, Chestertons MENA
About Me
John Stevens is Chief Executive Officer of Chestertons MENA, leading the firm’s next phase of growth across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. He brings more than 30 years of international real estate experience across the Middle East and Asia, including many years in the GCC, and is known for combining an entrepreneurial approach with disciplined financial oversight to develop high-performing real estate businesses and property portfolios. Based at the regional headquarters in Dubai Marina, he leads a team of more than 90 specialists serving developers, investors, landlords and occupiers across residential and commercial brokerage, valuation and advisory, building consultancy, property management and market research. Chestertons has operated in the UAE since 2008.
Articles by John Stevens
Dubai's Q2 2026 property market: What international investors should know
Dubai remains one of the world's most closely watched real estate markets, and its Q2 2026 performance offers a clear read on how it's absorbing a more cautious quarter.Whether you're building a portfolio, relocating, or simply tracking global opportunities, our Q2 2026 Dubai Real Estate Market Report unpacks the key trends shaping each sector, helping you stay informed and ready for what's next.
Meet Our Experts
Parikshat Chawla PC
Former Head of Global Operations
Parikshat Chawla was previously part of Chestertons Global and contributed to our insights during th...
Yulia Klim
Global Brand & Marketing Manager – Chestertons Global
Yulia Klim is an award-winning brand specialist with a proven track record in shaping impactful bran...
Kaiya Patel
Marketing Executive at Chestertons Global
A marketing professional with a background in Marketing & Management, and experience spanning retail...
Grayce Tan
Global Content & Business Development Consultant, Chestertons Global
A strategy and growth professional supporting Chestertons Global's international affiliate network a...
Michelle Bellegarde
Owner of Bellegarde Estates | Chestertons
As a respected real estate specialist in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Bellegarde Estates offers e...
Mike Nicholls BSc FCA
Director, Chestertons Gibraltar
Mike Nicholls BSc FCA leads Chestertons Gibraltar, which he established in Ocean Village in 2008. A ...
Jawad El Hassani Sbai
CEO, Chestertons Morocco
Jawad El Hassani Sbai is CEO of Chestertons Morocco, which launched in February 2021 as the first Ch...
Jawad El Hassani Sbai
CEO, Chestertons Morocco
Jawad El Hassani Sbai is CEO of Chestertons Morocco, which launched in February 2021 as the first Ch...
Natasa Grdinic
CEO and Partner, CMM Investment Consulting Group
Nataša Grdinić is Co-Founder and CEO of CMM Investment Consulting Group, the Chestertons affiliate...
Cristian Angheloiu
CEO, Top Estate Team
Cristian Angheloiu is CEO and Managing Partner of Top Estate Team, which represents Chestertons in R...
Karim Abel
Director, Croisette Properties | Chestertons
Karim Abel is Director of Croisette Properties | Chestertons, based in the gardens of the Grand Hote...
Olivier Morvan
Founder, Olivier Morvan & Co | Chestertons France, Nice
Olivier Morvan is the owner of Chestertons Nice and brings more than 25 years of experience in the F...
Jorden Meirsman
Managing Director, Chestertons Marbella
Jorden Meirsman is Managing Director of Chestertons Marbella, part of the Miclijor Group. He leads t...
Alisa Rahim
Executive Director, Corporate Strategy, Rahim & Co | Chestertons
Alisa Rahim is Executive Director, Corporate Strategy at Rahim & Co | Chestertons. Trained in the UK...
Demetris Prodromou
Head of Sales, Chestertons Cyprus
Demetris Prodromou is Head of Sales at Chestertons Cyprus, based in Paphos, where he manages propert...
Gaye Hechme
CEO, Chestertons Antigua & Barbuda
Gaye Hechme is CEO of Chestertons Antigua & Barbuda and has a distinguished career in Antigua’s re...
Daniel Evelyn
Managing Director & Head of Sales, Chestertons Barbados
Daniel Evelyn is Managing Director and Head of Sales at Chestertons Barbados, with two decades of ex...
David Boyce
Head Broker, realestate.bm
David Boyce is Head Broker and co-founder of realestate.bm, the Chestertons affiliate in Bermuda. Ed...
Athena Nicole Smith
Owner & Managing Director, MOD Realty | Chestertons
Athena Nicole Smith is Owner and Managing Director of MOD Realty, the Chestertons affiliate in the C...
Ahmed Mumtaz
Sales Team Leader, Chestertons Iraq
Ahmed Mumtaz is Sales Team Leader at Chestertons Iraq, advising clients on property in Iraq.
Hussam Al Sharaf
Managing Director, Chestertons Bahrain
Hussam Al Sharaf is Managing Director of Chestertons Bahrain, advising clients on property in Bahrai...
Satya Mahapatra
Chief Marketing Officer, Justo Realfintech
Satya Mahapatra is Chief Marketing Officer at Justo Realfintech, the Chestertons affiliate in India,...
Henry Donghyun Kim
Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
Henry is specialized in industrial real estate and has worked with major clients including LG Electr...
Subscribe to our newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest commercial real estate trends, market analysis, and expert insights delivered directly to your inbox.
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and consent to receive updates from Chestertons.