Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Michael Waters, Associate Professor in Real Estate based at the Dubai Campus. Launched the region’s first postgraduate taught MSc in Real Estate in 2009. Working in real estate academia for over 20 years with several top UK universities. Worked in private practice in London building a portfolio of strategic property advice for major UK housebuilders.
- PhD in Urban Studies (Real Estate),
- PGCert Academic Practice (FHEA)
- MSc Real Estate
- BSc (Hons) Geography
- Chartered Surveyor (MRICS)
Research interests
Michael completed his PhD research with Heriot Watt University covering an evaluation of property valuation in Dubai. His research focused on (1) valuation heuristics, exploring how valuers' cognitive development affects valuation problem solving (2) behavioural psychology in real estate, investigating the factors that influence real estate decision-making; (3) operation of property markets, especially exploring the market efficiency and data transparency.
His research explored a wide range of sustainability topics including energy efficiency impact on property pricing; EPC ratings impact on residential house prices and the principles of sustainable property investing and valuations.
Press Profile
Author, Professor; Chartered Surveyor (MRICS).
I have a wide range of experience in media engagement including radio, newspaper articles and podcasts. I can be consulted on topics relating to the Dubai real estate market.
🌎 A pioneer in real estate education in Dubai. Holds BSc, MSc and PhD degrees from the UK’s top universities and is a chartered surveyor (MRICS) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
🏆 Published the first academic book on the Dubai real estate market “The Essential Guide to the Dubai Real Estate Market” (Routledge).
📰 Active with industry engagement and widely quoted in local media on topics related to Dubai real estate
🎥 Expert in Dubai real estate and popular podcast guest
Roles & Responsibilities
Academic Leadership and Affiliations:
- Postgraduate Programme Lead in Real Estate (MSc Real Estate)
- Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Teach across a range of subject specialisations including:
- Real Estate Economics
- Real Estate Valuations
- Real Estate Development
- Real Estate Management & Sustainability
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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The Essential Guide to the Dubai Real Estate Market
Waters, M., 21 Mar 2023, 1st ed. London: Routledge. 314 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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PropTech to Predicitive Analytics: The Future trends shaping global real estate
Waters, M., Jan 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Sustainability: Are we beyond he who dares wins?
Waters, M., 22 Mar 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Capital structure: equity and debt
Waters, M., 6 Sept 2022, Real Estate Investment: A Strategic Approach. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, p. 188-193 5 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other chapter contribution
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A Critical Examination of Property Valuation Variance in Dubai
Waters, M., Mar 2019, 268 p.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
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Prizes
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Top 50 Most Influential Real Estate Professional in the UAE
Waters, M. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: National/international honour