Deals in the Desert (2016)
Gulf real estate is hotter than the desert sand.
Follow Bahrain's elite brokers selling some of the islands' hottest real estate. Catch a rare glimpse of the industry, while feasting your eyes on the glamour of living luxuriously in the Arabian Gulf. Image is everything to these brokers, and they must play their part to deal with a clientele that has more money to invest than some small countries.
Deals in the Desert: Season 1 - 13 Episode s
1x1 - Brokers in Bahrain
June 24, 2016
Get to know the main cast and the real estate market in Bahrain. Nabeel works on selling a villa. Svetlana views a beautiful property, but competes for a non-exclusive and tricky client. Sheila shows a villa in a gated community, will she get the deal?
1x2 - Reputation Is Key
June 24, 2016
The respect of privacy and a stellar reputation is key. Sheila checks out a luxury commercial tower for a private client. Svetlana works hard on showing the proper clientele a penthouse in a discreet island. Nabeel endeavors to strike a deal with a prestigious housing development.
1x3 - Inshallah the Waiting Game
June 24, 2016
Inshallah, "god-willing", things will progress as the agents experience patience with challenging properties. Svetlana views an overpriced villa that though incredibly designed, has it's problems. Nabeel looks at a grand mansion that needs some work to live up to the modern standard expected on the island. Sheila works hard on selling a great property that has it's own difficulties.
1x4 - Service Above & Beyond
June 24, 2016
On a small island, you must go above and beyond the call of duty always. Sheila stages a villa in the hopes to finally make the deal. Svetlana works hard on trying to market the challenge villa, while targeting executives for a luxury rental. Nabeel targets specific clients that can see the potential of a diamond in the rough.
1x5 - Let's Get A Move On
June 24, 2016
Let's go! Nabeel follows up with his recent sales, as he moves forward to a different listing. Sheila's company is expanding, and she desires their headquarters to do the same. Svetlana shows an anxious client a property which isn't ready.
1x6 - Importance Of Referrals
June 24, 2016
In a non-exclusive industry, maintaining client relations is incredibly important. Svetlana lands a great client through her dealings with another. Sheila lands a private listing and works her magic. Nabeel works his connections to land some sweet deals, but will all go as according to plan?
1x7 - Cut-Throat Race
June 24, 2016
All listings are open to every agent, unless you land a private client. Svetlana works hard with her referral client to keep him happy. Sheila lands Nabeel's listing, and the race is on. They work hard to sell before the other one does. Who will win the deal?
1x8 - Big Deals, Big Dreams
June 24, 2016
How many days do you get to sell the dream? Svetlana meets an established developer about an exciting new project. Nabeel works hard to share the dream of luxury living in the middle of the city. Sheila works her connections to land an exciting deal.
1x9 - Island Life
June 24, 2016
Living the sweet life in Bahrain. Sheila views a new property in a prestigious area. Nabeel works his important contacts to get top-of-the-line design for his clients. Svetlana meets a new client that surprises her.
1x10 - The Bigger The Better
June 24, 2016
Clients desire bigger and better than the last. Nabeel checks out a new residence on a resort for a special client. Svetlana gets a peak into some jaw-dropping properties to secure her connection with an ideal architect for her clients. Sheila works hard to sell a new villa in order to get her client an even bigger property.
1x11 - Location, Location, Location
June 24, 2016
It's all about the location and value of what's to come in an area. Sheila works on a challenging property, while coordinating deals internationally. Svetlana works on finding her clients properties to invest and make money on. Nabeel poaches a client from another agent and takes a different approach. Will he be successful in selling them on a new area?
1x12 - Value Of Success
June 24, 2016
Your progress and success can make you sought after in the industry. Nabeel chats business plans, while he plans a surprise. Sheila works hard to get her client a listing that all will be envious of. Svetlana checks on a new hot property, focussed in making a quick deal before it's finished.
1x13 - Finale
June 24, 2016
What's to come for Bahrain? The agents gather at a property show, exhibiting all the new developments and contacts to come. The agents work on landing powerful contacts, aiming to guarantee future success as Bahrain continues to expand.
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