Abdul Arnous
Abdul is a dedicated real estate professional with a keen focus on fashion retailers, emerging dining concepts, and innovative trends shaping the retail landscape.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and ongoing studies toward a Master’s in Real Estate Development, Abdul blends academic knowledge with hands-on experience to deliver real results.
For Abdul, real estate isn’t just a profession—it’s a lifestyle. He brings energy and purpose to every project, showing the difference between having a job and living a career. His work reflects a deep commitment to helping brands grow—whether it’s guiding a boutique into its first storefront, supporting a restaurant’s expansion, or advising landlords on tenant improvements.
Abdul’s expertise spans both local and international markets. He partners with global brands looking to break into the U.S., acting as their boots-on-the-ground advisor—from market entry strategy to site selection and lease execution. Whether it’s a concept from Dubai, Toronto, or Paris, Abdul helps bridge the gap between vision and U.S. reality.
His ability to stay ahead of trends and tailor strategies to each brand ensures success—whether launching in New York, scaling across the Mid-Atlantic, or redefining a local presence.
If you’re ready to break new ground and bring your brand to life, Abdul is the partner you want in your corner—bringing expertise, creativity, and hustle every step of the way.
Let’s connect—over coffee, lunch, or even on the soccer field.
Phone (301) 642-4144
Email Abdul@EngleRetail.com
Lee Engle
As a fourth generation Washingtonian, Lee’s roots in the community are deep and well forged. After graduating from the University of Maryland with Honors, Lee’s entrepreneurial drive led him to several unique careers including the opening and operating of a family style restaurant and a specialty furniture store. Intrigued by the real estate challenges associated with his retail businesses, Lee eventually was led into a career in commercial real estate with a strong focus on helping retailers and entrepreneurs with their own retail challenges.
Today Lee spends most of his time focused on DC and the suburban communities of Maryland and Northern Virginia. Lee’s time is now split equally between helping retailers with their real estate strategies including roll outs and area analysis, as well as assisting landlords with their needs in securing the best possible tenants for their properties.
Phone (301) 651-0070
Our Retail & Restaurant Portfolio Includes
MOMs Organic Market
12,000 - 15,000 Sf
Began working with the brand 17 years ago when there were only 3 grocery stores, today we are working on location number 25
pATIENT fIRST
7,000 Sf +/-
Senor's CHile
The Ups store
Crumbl cookies
nail Saloon
Pure green
AYA
tex's
MY EYE DR
Responsible for the initial 50 store locations.
This initial success then allowed the owner to partner with private equity and the brand continues to expand to this day.
MOBY DICK
Worked with the ownership for over 18 years and responsible for helping grow the brand from 8 restaurant locations to 22.