Zeynep Sarsar, CRRP
Director at CBRE MENA
The move
MoveCBRE MENAT → CBRE MENA
TitleManager - Retail → Director
LocationDubai → United Arab Emirates
Career arcLong-term resident
Cross-border moveNo — same country
Native languageTurkish
Years in UAE29.0
Total experience20.2 years
CBRE MENA headcount10,001+ employees
CBRE MENA industryReal Estate
CBRE MENA HQBurj Khalifa, Dubai
CBRE MENA founded1906
CBRE MENA typePublic Company
Career arc
- DirectorApr 2025 — Present
CBRE MENA· United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Associate DirectorApr 2021 — May 2025CBRE MENA· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
- Manager - RetailSep 2017 — Apr 2021
CBRE MENAT· Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Retail Leasing ManagerApr 2017 — Sep 2017CColliers International MENA· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Senior Retail Leasing ConsultantJul 2016 — Apr 2017CColliers International MENA· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Retail Leasing ConsultantNov 2014 — Jul 2016CColliers International MENA· Dubai
- Leasing CoordinatorSep 2012 — Nov 2014
McARTHUR + COMAPANY· Dubai
- Events and Marketing ManagerMar 2012 — Sep 2012
X4 Events Management· Dubai, UAE
- Tour GuideSep 2011 — Present
Freelancer· Dubai, UAE
- Telemarketing and salesOct 2010 — May 2011TTEKNOHOME original mobile accessories· Izmir, Turkey
- OwnerDec 2009 — Sep 2011DDizayn Ahsap Urunleri Dek. San. Tic. A.S.
- Real Estate BrokerJul 2009 — Dec 2009
Vogue Villas· Izmir, Turkey
- Wedding Planner & Event ManagerApr 2007 — Jun 2009DDizayn Wedding & Organizations· Izmir, Turkey
- Manager / OwnerJan 2006 — Mar 2007
Bianco Café & Restaurant· Izmir, Turkey
Education
- Ege ÜniversitesiBachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) · Food Engineering2003 — 2008
- İzmir Özel Türk KolejiBachelor of Science (B.S.) · Science1996 — 2003
Languages
- English
- Turkish · Native or bilingual
Top skills
Social MediaMarketing CommunicationsOnline MarketingMarket ResearchCustomer ServiceAdvertising
About
Zeynep joined CBRE in 2017 as a Manager in the Retail Agency team based in Dubai. Her main responsibilities include day to day management of tenants and clients to finalize ideal deals throughout the MENAT region. Zeynep also has a flair for creating innovative and sustainable merchandise mixes for retail projects. Zeynep has previously worked for Colliers International and McARTHUR + COMPANY in retail leasing teams and developed her experience in MENA region. She was responsible for assisting many retail clients with market feasibility reports, leasing transactions and design modifications for retail projects throughout the MENA region. Zeynep has also worked in the field of web design, online marketing and interior design.