Director & Managing Director, SMB Properties
Names SMB Properties Director Taher Quresh Zakir as SMB Suites wins Best Luxury Residential Development and Best Luxury High Rise Living.
Read on Luxury Lifestyle AwardsFrequently featured discussing the future of African real estate and high-net-worth developments.
Mr. Quresh Zakir, MBS, is the Director and Managing Director of SMB Properties, one of Kenya’s leading real estate development firms specializing in luxury residential towers, branded residences, and high-end hospitality projects. He has positioned the firm as a market leader in contemporary, architecturally advanced developments across East Africa.
Based in Kenya, Mr. Quresh is known for introducing innovative concepts such as "vertical cities" integrated developments offering a full lifestyle ecosystem within a single high-rise. His leadership centers on curated design, custom finishes, and delivering hotel-grade amenities within private residences.
Under his stewardship, SMB Properties has become synonymous with integrity and long-term investment value. He successfully led major partnerships, including a landmark collaboration with CityBlue Hotels for Le Mirage Residences, shaping the evolution of luxury real estate in Africa.
Conferred the Moran of the Order of the Burning Spear (MBS), a Kenyan presidential honour. The Order of the Burning Spear recognises distinguished service by public dignitaries, public servants and professionals; Moran is its third class.
About this honourDeveloped one of Nairobi's tallest and most iconic branded residential towers in partnership with CityBlue Hotels.
SMB Suites, developed under his direction, won two Luxury Lifestyle Awards: Best Luxury Residential Development and Best Luxury High Rise Living in Kenya.
SourceSuccessfully diversified the portfolio with Kilua Residences, a beachfront luxury property catering to long-term and short-term stays.
A leading firm focusing on luxury real estate development, branded residences, and hospitality-integrated living.
Mr. Quresh Zakir, MBS, is the Director and Managing Director of SMB Properties, one of Kenya’s leading real estate development firms specializing in luxury residential towers, branded residences, and…
Based in Kenya, Mr. Quresh is known for introducing innovative concepts such as "vertical cities" integrated developments offering a full lifestyle ecosystem within a single high-rise. His leadership centers on curated design, custom finishes, and delivering hotel-grade amenities within private residences.
Under his stewardship, SMB Properties has become synonymous with integrity and long-term investment value. He successfully led major partnerships, including a landmark collaboration with CityBlue Hotels for Le Mirage Residences, shaping the evolution of luxury real estate in Africa.
A leading firm focusing on luxury real estate development, branded residences, and hospitality-integrated living.
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