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Real EstateSeptember 2026Ras Al Khaimah21:31 min
Wendy Stapleton, social pillar of Ras Al Khaimah's expatriates community and Co-Founder & Managing Director of Hunt and Harris Real Estate
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Wendy Stapleton Owner & MD · Hunt & Harris Real Estate
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Wendy Stapleton is the Co-Founder & Managing Director
Wendy Stapleton is a real estate powerhouse with 36 years of industry experience, 19 of them based in Ras Al Khaimah.
Originally from the UK, Wendy Stapleton moved to Dubai in 2003 and built a successful real estate career working with several companies, establishing herself as a leading consultant in the UAE market.
Wendy Stapleton's wealth of experience and depth of knowledge laid the foundation for Hunt and Harris Real Estate, which she co-founded in 2007 alongside Neema Kataria.
The agency has grown into a team of over 60 employees offering sales, leasing and property management services across the Northern Emirates.
Beyond real estate, Wendy is a dedicated community builder.
She founded RAK Business Group, now the first and largest business networking community in Ras Al Khaimah, giving local entrepreneurs and business owners a platform to connect, collaborate and grow.
Roles & Recognition:
Co-Founder, Owner & Managing Partner of Hunt and Harris Real Estate, co-founded in 2007, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Founder & Director of RAK Business Group, the first and largest business networking community in Ras Al Khaimah
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Featured for her journey from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah and her role in building the local business community.
Core Competencies:
● Real estate sales & leasing, buying, selling, renting, and property management across the UAE
● Negotiation, skilled in apartment sales, rentals, and working with landlords
● Business networking & community building, founded and grew RAK's largest networking community
● Team leadership, leading a real estate agency of over 60 employees
● Market expertise, deep knowledge of the Ras Al Khaimah and wider UAE property market
● Entrepreneurship & mentorship, supporting new and existing small businesses in Ras Al Khaimah
Key moments
- 0:00Wendy Stapleton, can you present yourself?
- 0:27What brought you to Ras Al Khaimah?
- 1:54What do you like to do during your free time in Ras Al Khaimah?
- 4:03As a female entrepreneur, what is it like working in Ras Al Khaimah?
Quick Facts
- Role
- Owner & MD
- Company
- Hunt & Harris Real Estate
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
- Interview length
- 21 min
Key Insights
- Wendy Stapleton is the Co-Founder & Managing Director Wendy Stapleton is a real estate powerhouse with 36 years of industry experience, 19 of them based in Ras Al Khaimah.
- Originally from the UK, Wendy Stapleton moved to Dubai in 2003 and built a successful real estate career working with several companies, establishing herself as a leading consultant in the UAE market.
- Wendy Stapleton's wealth of experience and depth of knowledge laid the foundation for Hunt and Harris Real Estate, which she co-founded in 2007 alongside Neema Kataria.
- The agency has grown into a team of over 60 employees offering sales, leasing and property management services across the Northern Emirates.
- Beyond real estate, Wendy is a dedicated community builder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wendy Stapleton?
Wendy Stapleton is a Owner & MD at Hunt & Harris Real Estate based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Watch the full interview on WHO is WHO in RAK.
What does Hunt & Harris Real Estate do?
Wendy Stapleton is the Co-Founder & Managing Director Wendy Stapleton is a real estate powerhouse with 36 years of industry experience, 19 of them based in Ras Al Khaimah. Originally from the UK, Wendy Stapleton moved to Dubai in 2003 and built a successful real estate ca...
Where can I watch Wendy Stapleton's interview?
You can watch the exclusive interview with Wendy Stapleton — "Wendy Stapleton, social pillar of Ras Al Khaimah's expatriates community and Co-Founder & Managing Director of Hunt and Harris Real Estate" directly on WHO is WHO in RAK at https://www.whoiswhoinrak.com/videos/wendy-stapleton-social-pillar-of-ras-al-khaimah-s-expatriates-community-and-co-founder-managing-director-of-hunt-and-harris-real-estate. The interview is free to watch and includes the full conversation on their work in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
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