Dubai Real Estate Unplugged

What can missing out on millions in real estate teach you about making them?

Before the 2008 crash, Paul owned 15 off plan properties across Dubai. He lost 14 of them after the financial crisis, left with just one apartment by the end of 2009. That apartment, a Tiara Residence unit he’d bought for AED 2.3M, had been offered to him at AED 5.5M in May 2008. He turned it down. By November 2011, he sold it for AED 1.9M. Today, that same unit would cost you AED 5 to 5.5M.

Paul and Steven explain why this moment mirrors every previous crisis and why the real mistake isn’t buying during uncertainty, it’s buying the wrong property.

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After a five year bull run, Dubai's real estate market is experiencing its first major correction. But corrections are part of every healthy market cycle. Simon, Steven and Paul sit down to share perspectives from two decades of navigating Dubai's real estate landscape—including the 2008 downturn and everything since.

In this conversation, we explore what's actually happening on the ground: where buyer activity is coming from, which segments are seeing the most movement, how payment plans are shifting and what the 420,000 units under construction mean for the market ahead. We also dig into the fundamentals that matter during uncertain times: developer quality, location dynamics and the difference between short term speculation and long term investment strategy.

Whether you're actively investing, watching from the sidelines or simply want to understand how experienced operators think about market shifts, this episode offers practical insights from people who've been here before.

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48% of Dubai’s 2026 budget has been allocated to infrastructure, but why is that such a powerful signal for real estate? Government spending on this scale doesn’t create short bursts of activity; it sets the foundation for steady, long term growth, better communities and a city built for the future.

In this episode, Paul Sharland and Steven Leckie break down what the largest budget in Dubai’s history actually means, why these initiatives are one of the healthiest indicators of a strong property market and how they shape everything from quality of life to where people will want to live next.

Tune in as they explore the areas poised to benefit most, the neighbourhoods undergoing transformation and the bigger story this budget tells about Dubai’s momentum.

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Grade A offices in Dubai are now 95% occupied, and a 30% year-on-year growth in Q3 clearly points to sustained demand. In this bonus episode, Gary Stevenson, Head of Commercial at haus & haus, joins Charlie Bannan to unpack how commercial has become the fastest-growing sector in Dubai real estate. He explains which areas are seeing the biggest price jumps, why blue-chip tenants are locking in long term leases and where investors can still find strong returns. Let’s just say, you might want to start making moves in the direction of commercial.

A concise, insight-led breakdown for anyone watching Dubai’s commercial property space in 2025.

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Roughly 90% of Dubai’s off plan market isn’t worth investing in, but that remaining 10% can deliver exceptional returns. In this bonus episode, Simon Baker, Managing Director at haus & haus, joins Charlie Bannan to explain what separates the two. He explains where you can still find lucrative opportunities, why developer credibility and community quality matter most and how projects like Dubai Hills Estate and Peninsula have delivered up to 70% growth in three years.

A short, data-backed breakdown for anyone buying off plan in 2025.

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Is the market oversupplied? Rental transactions may have dipped 4% year-on-year, but total rental value still climbed by nearly 3%, so we wouldn’t worry about demand. In this bonus episode, Jake Walton, Leasing Director at haus & haus, joins Charlie Bannan to explain how international relocations are sustaining demand, which communities have outperformed expectations and what both landlords and tenants should be doing right now.

A concise, insight-led breakdown for anyone following Dubai’s leasing trends in 2025.

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We love a moment to prove ourselves right and this quarter, Dubai’s property market continues to grow despite all the naysayers. While a market stabilisation might be on the horizon, Thomas Poulson, Sales Director at haus & haus, joins Charlie Bannan to explain what’s keeping sales momentum strong, from homeowners adding value to expats reshaping demand, and whether now is the right time to buy or sell.

A sharp, grounded look at Dubai’s residential sales landscape in 2025.

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Could it be that the traffic jam on Sheikh Zayed Road is actually a good sign? Discover how patterns of traffic, development and city movement can signal something much bigger. They're signs of a thriving economy. In this episode, Paul and Steven unpack how Dubai’s daily rhythm hints at population growth, stronger infrastructure and rising property demand.

Tune in as they explore the city’s evolving landscape, from new mixed-use developments to the small everyday signals that reveal where the next opportunities may be.

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Dubai is pulling in 9,800 millionaires in 2025, but where are they investing and why now?

In this episode, we unpack what makes Dubai’s business environment irresistible, why property prices could surge in the next 12–18 months and how to spot developments with true long term potential. If you want to understand millionaire migration, market cycles and Paul's critical success formula of energy, creativity and consistency, this is a must-listen.

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In this episode, Paul Sharland (Off Plan Director) and Steven Leckie (Associate Director – Off Plan & Investment) go beyond the usual market chatter. They dig into what’s really fuelling Dubai’s ongoing bull run and what too many people still get wrong about Off Plan.

The conversation shifts from sharp insights on where the market’s heading to honest reflections on company culture, client expectations and why Dubai isn’t for everyone, and why that’s exactly how it should be.

Expect:

• A few myths challenged (and a few egos, too).
• Straight-talking wisdom on spotting real opportunities.
• A behind-the-scenes look at what drives performance at haus & haus.
• And one or two moments that might hit a little close to home, in the best way.

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