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The Dubai Connect™ Podcast | A Dubai Real Estate Podcast with Realtor® Ghada “GG” Benitez

Ghada “GG” Benitez – Dubai Real Estate Advisor | CIPS® | Realtor®
Dubai
Real Estate
Dubai Real Estate
Golden Visa
Real Estate Investment
Expo City
Investment
Ras Al Khaimah
Short-Term Rentals
Jumeirah Village Circle
Dubai Land Department
Emaar
Golden Visa Program
Investment Opportunities
Branded Residences
Foreign Investment
Investing
Ellington Properties
Cryptocurrency
Dubai Hills

Dubai real estate investing explained for American and global buyers. The Dubai Connect™ Podcast shows foreign investors how to buy, manage, and grow property in Dubai, including off plan and resale strategies, Golden Visa pathways, market data, and exit planning. Learn how to identify high demand micro markets, avoid oversupplied segments, and invest with clarity. Hosted by Ghada “GG” Benitez, an... more

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Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah each suit a different kind of investor. Before you decide where to invest in UAE real estate, there's one question you need to answer first.

Tariq Jarrar of Devmark says it starts with your goal and your ... more

Dubai has no income tax, but if you're an American, US tax on Dubai property still applies. So what do you actually owe on your rent, and on your profit when you sell?

Cross-border tax specialist Aamir Jewani of Finection runs the numbers. For a Flo... more

A beautiful property, a top developer and a great location can still be a bad investment if the numbers don't work. So how do you work out your real Dubai property ROI before you buy?

Tariq Jarrar of Devmark explains why the figure most people quote... more

Dubai rental yields slipped from about 6.7% to 6% in recent months, according to GuestReady's Burhan Hayat. So who is renting all these new homes, and what happens when the winter season arrives?

Burhan's team manages 400+ holiday homes across Dubai... more

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Burhan Hayat
Head of Real Estate UAE & UK at GuestReady
GuestReady
Episode: Who's Renting Dubai Property Now? Dubai Rental Yields with Burhan Hayat | Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Tariq Jarear
Executive Director at Devmark, former banker and UAE property market adviser for more than 20 years
Devmark
Episode: Dubai Real Estate in 2026: What's Changed For Investors with Tariq Jarear | Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Tariq Jarrar
Executive Director of DevMark
DevMark
Episode: How to invest in Dubai real estate: Mistakes to avoid, with Tariq Jarrar | Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Warren Philliskirk
Director of Mortgage Finder
Mortgage Finder
Episode: Off-plan vs ready property: How Dubai mortgages for foreign buyers really work | Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Nadia Al Ameri
A crypto trader and attorney, prominent in international tax and corporate structure.
Episode: Can you buy property in Dubai with crypto? How it works, with Nadia Alamei | Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Zeba Majithia
Expert consultant in the Golden Visa Program and former banker
Consultancy Firm (Details not mentioned)
Episode: Dubai Golden Visa 2025: How to Qualify Through Property Investment
Michael Kortbawi
A corporate lawyer specializing in helping businesses set up in Dubai.
Law firm in Dubai
Episode: Why Fortune 500 Companies Are Moving to Dubai | A Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Dr. Anand Menon
Clinical psychologist and expert in Dubai real estate insights
Episode: Dubai Real Estate Myths: What Global Investors Need to Know I A Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Ahmed Ashfaq
Colleague and real estate expert in Dubai
Episode: Dubai 2025: Where to Invest, Maximize ROI, and Navigate Bubble Risks I A Dubai Real Estate Podcast

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Ghada GG Benitez
Host of The Dubai Connect Podcast; has multiple mentions across episodes; engages with developers and investors on Dubai real estate topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Dubai Queen

    Learning so much about how to invest in Dubai w GG! 😎👌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Aon Realtor
    United States3 years ago
  • Best Podcast

    So so informative! I’m ready to move to Dubai.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaniBen04
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing and so Informative

    GG Benitez is UNBELIEVABLE. The way she talks, and the way she explains and articulates every aspect of real estate is really amazing. I’ve learned so much from this podcast and following her on her social channels. She keeps us up to date with everything Dubai. If you want to invest, this is the only person you should use and the only person I will ever use. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A52092
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    GG is a great host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trevor Oldham
    United States3 years ago
  • Well done

    Well done providing info on Dubai real estate

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alana Investor
    United States3 years ago

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The show is helpful for international buyers and those exploring offshore investments.
The host explains complex market concepts clearly and comprehensively.
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Listeners praise actionable Dubai real estate investing guidance.

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Who's Renting Dubai Property Now? Dubai Rental Yields with Burhan Hayat | Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Q: How do you forecast the season to be?
Hayat expects the season to be better than spring and summer, with a strong rebound, but is unsure whether it will reach the previous year's highs.
Who's Renting Dubai Property Now? Dubai Rental Yields with Burhan Hayat | Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Q: Where are these tourists coming from?
Hayat says that among international travelers, 60% come from Europe, 18% from Asia and 12% from North America.
Dubai Real Estate in 2026: What's Changed For Investors with Tariq Jarear | Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Q: Should I wait? Is it better to wait this out than buy now?
Jarear recommends asking what a potential buyer is waiting for and reviewing actual transaction data. He argues prices have not collapsed and points to replacement and construction costs as factors affecting future prices.
Dubai Real Estate in 2026: What's Changed For Investors with Tariq Jarear | Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Q: What has really changed in the market, in the UAE?
Tariq Jarear says the market has been affected situationally, changing buyer sentiment without breaking its fundamentals. He describes the current market as a selection market where investors must carefully assess properties.
Off-plan vs ready property: How Dubai mortgages for foreign buyers really work | Dubai Real Estate Podcast
Q: How does the golden visa affect mortgage rates for foreign investors?
The golden visa does not influence mortgage rates; they are determined by where the investor's income originates, not their residency status in the UAE.

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The show centers on Dubai real estate for international buyers, with guidance on buying, managing, and growing property in the Dubai market. Episodes frequently cover off-plan strategies, market data, investor timelines, and exit planning, with emphasis on high-demand micro-markets, visa pathways, and the role of trusted developers. Notable strengths include a clear focus on transparency, practical investment tactics, and a host who translates complex market dynamics for a global audience, making it a potential fit for listeners seeking actionable Dubai real estate insight and investor confidence.

Unique angles include a strong emphasis on trust-building in transactions, international financing considerations, and comparisons to global mar... more

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2. Tariq Jarear
3. Tariq Jarrar
4. Warren Philliskirk
5. Nadia Al Ameri
6. Zeba Majithia
7. Michael Kortbawi
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