Peter Smithson

Super-Prime Specialist | Advising HNWs globally

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Peter utilizes his experience and knowledge to provide consultative advice to High-Net-Worth individuals and Family offices globally, helping them to deploy capital across a range of markets. Specializing in super-prime property transactions, Peter has dedicated his entire professional life to the property industry. One of the few brokers in Dubai to transact in property values exceeding 100m AED, and providing a full end-to-end service across the full spectrum of the Real Estate segment; from primary residences to portfolio building. Having graduated from the Jack Welch Management Institute with a Masters of Business Administration - graduating as a Welch Scholar within the Top 10% of his cohort - Peter offers a knowledge and skillset to his clients that very few of his competitors possess. He has not only transacted at the high points of the market, but he also spent time in a previous role growing a real estate agency from relative obscurity to a brand that was synonymous with luxury real estate in the region.

Experience

  • Associate Director at Dubai Sotheby's International Realty
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Specializing in super-prime property transactions, I advise HNWs across the globe to ensure their best interests are represented as they purchase their primary residences and structure their property portfolios.

  • Belleview Real Estate (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
    • Managing Director
      Sep 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Tasked with overseeing the operations and growth of Belleview Real Estate across the various verticals within the business.

    • Sales Director
      Nov 2020 - Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 11 mos

      The goal is to build the best real estate company in Dubai that an agent can work at. Whilst a lofty ambition, I truly believe we are on the right track to achieve it. There is a collaborative, winning culture within the company, allowing individuals to achieve tremendous success in an environment that supports and trusts them every step of the way.

  • VP of Sales at Lightified
    Jun 2020 - Oct 2020 · 5 mos

    I joined Lightified (a pre-seed round start-up) to broaden my skillset and experience. In a short period of time I was fundamentally involved in strategic planning, product development/ validation and fundraising, in addition to driving sales processes and revenue growth. As anyone who has been involved in a start-up knows; it was a hugely beneficial experience rapidly accelerating my personal growth and development.

  • dubizzle (5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Key Account Manager - Property
      May 2018 - Jun 2020 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for managing the Key Accounts within dubizzle’s Property portfolio. Delivering a tailored approach to account management focusing on relationship building and the highest level of customer service. - Closed the largest deal globally among OLX companies - Highest year on year revenue growth two years consecutively - Mentor junior members of the team to aid in their personal development

    • Senior Account Manager Property
      Apr 2015 - Apr 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Managing a large portfolio and charged with increasing revenue year on year. Heading up a few projects including Real Estate Training; running workshops for agents to improve their skills and close deals more effectively.

  • Real Estate Agent at Allsopp & Allsopp
    Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Responsible for all stages of the Leasing process in Dubai Marina; Valuation Marketing Handling and Qualifying Leads Conducting viewings Negotiating Offers Finalizing Leases After-Sales care Winning two internal awards in the first year.