Welcome to JP-8.

One Partner. Infinite Possibilities. 

About JP-8

JP EIGHT (JP-8) is a privately held boutique real estate investment, asset management, advisory, and development firm specializing in residential and industrial assets across the United Arab Emirates.

As a boutique private office, we pride ourselves on being agile, selective, and highly aligned with our partners. We are privileged to collaborate with a trusted network of pricate individuals, family offices, and private equity firms who invest with us in real estate opportunities in the industrial and residential sector that deliver both value and impact.

Our mission is simple: to create value through thoughtful investing, strategic execution, and local insight.

  • Paul Phan Hoang Nam

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Prior to JP8, Paul worked in real estate investment advisory at Savills Vietnam and founded PPG Czech Republic, specializing in real estate acquisitions development projects with experience advising leading investment and development corporations, including Samty Asia Investments, AHC senior living, Ambeat, Trigema, and UBM.

    Over the years, Paul has built strong relationships with local and international investors, including private investors, private equity and family offices. From industry professionals, such as real estate brokers, consultants, contractors, and developers — these relationships have been key to navigating the complexities of real estate investment and development.

    Paul earned his Master in Property Development at the University of Technology Sydney and his BA in international business from EU Business School Munich.

    nam@jp-eight.com

  • Jasem Esmaeili

    PARTNER

    Jasem is our local partner within the UAE for JP8, bringing over two decades of experience in the industrial, construction, and investment sectors. Before founding JP8 Group, he established and continues to manage JAYEECO, a successful mining and raw-mineral trading firm focusing on markets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, China, and Africa, where he gained hands-on market insight and forged essential industry partnerships.

    Leveraging his unique position, local expertise and an extensive network, Jasem excels at negotiating and uncovering opportunities beyond the mainstream real estate market. His disciplined approach balances risk and reward while focusing on sourcing pre- and off-market deals, delivering positive outcomes for our partners and investors.

    jasem@jp-eight.com

Our philosophy

At JP-8, our acquisition strategy is disciplined and intentional—prioritizing quality over quantity, and long-term value over short-term volume.
Every investment opportunity is grounded in due diligence, market research, strategic planning, and deep local market insight. But more than anything, we believe real estate is a relationship-driven business. That’s why trust, long-term partnerships, and reputation are at the core of everything we do.

Modern white architectural structures with arches and curved surfaces along a waterfront, with the Dubai skyline and the Burj Khalifa in the background under a clear blue sky.
Aerial view of an industrial warehouse complex with large storage buildings and parking lots.
Aerial view of a desert city showing a hybrid of organized housing on the left and a densely packed parking lot on the right, divided by a main road.