Dubai Business Setup is a Goldmine for U.S. Entrepreneurs
Why are over 1,500 U.S. companies expanding to Dubai? Learn the pros, cons, and tax benefits of setting up a business in Dubai from top experts.

In this episode of The Dubai Connect Podcast™—a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast—host Ghada “GG” Benitez sits down with Nadia Al Ameri, a former advisor to the UAE Federal Tax Authority and expert in Dubai company formation. They break down Freezone vs Mainland, corporate tax updates, and the business strategies American entrepreneurs need to know in 2025.

✅ Freezone vs Mainland – Which setup is best for your business goals?
✅ Corporate Tax in the UAE – What you need to know in 2025
✅ How to Set Up a Dubai Company – Step-by-step tips for U.S. entrepreneurs
✅ Real Estate & Business Synergy – Why investors are doubling down on Dubai
✅ Why Fortune 500s & Startups Are Expanding to Dubai
✅ Benefits of Dubai Business Hubs & Government Policies
✅ How to Structure Ownership for Tax Efficiency

📈 Whether you're investing in real estate or scaling your business, Dubai offers strategic advantages few markets can match.

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Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) / Licensed Realtor®
Host of The Dubai Connect Podcast™
CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices in Dubai | Costa del Sol (Spain) | San Diego, California (USA)
🎓 Bachelor's in Economics, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
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Think you know Dubai real estate?

Think again.

This episode of The Dubai Connect Podcast™ debunks the top 7 biggest myths keeping investors on the sidelines—and reveals what global buyers must understand before investing.

Think you know Dubai real estate? Think again. This episode of The Dubai Connect Podcast™ debunks the biggest myths keeping investors on the sidelines—and reveals what global buyers must understand before investing.

I’m Ghada “GG” Benitez—CEO of GG Benitez International, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), Licensed Realtor®, and host of The Dubai Connect Podcast™, a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Anand Menon to break down the truth behind Dubai’s property market, from affordability and taxes to Golden Visas, EOIs, and more.

🔍 Key Topics Covered:

• ✅ Is Dubai facing a real estate bubble?

• ✅ Do you need a sponsor to buy property in Dubai?

• ✅ Are all brokers the same? What to look for.

• ✅ Will there be oversupply? Market demand explained.

• ✅ Is Dubai only for the wealthy? Investment entry points.

• ✅ What is an EOI, and why does it matter?

• ✅ How does Dubai compare to global cities?

• ✅ Debunking misconceptions about taxation, infrastructure & safety.

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CEO, GG Benitez International
Host of The Dubai Connect Podcast™
📍 Offices: Dubai | Costa del Sol, Spain | San Diego, California
🎓 B.A. in Economics, UC San Diego (UCSD)
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From London, to Toronto, to California, investors are making a major shift towards Dubai.
In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast ,we unpack why buyers from the UK, U.S., Canada and India are shifting their strategies and choosing Dubai in 2025.

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In this episode, I sit down with Tahir Majithia and Ahmed Ashfaq of Prime Capital Realty to explore why Dubai is emerging as the world’s top destination for real estate investors in 2025. We compare real estate trends across the U.S., Canada, U.K., India, and Dubai—with data-backed insights on taxation, lifestyle migration, and policy shifts. If you’re wondering where capital is flowing globally, this is the conversation to hear.

🎯 Key Topics Covered

• ✅ Why Indian investors are buying in Dubai

• ✅ U.S. market instability vs. Dubai’s growth trajectory

• ✅ Canada's affordability crisis vs. Dubai’s strong rental yields

• ✅ Dubai Golden Visa vs. Spain & Portugal cancellations

• ✅ Migration of British expats from Spain to Dubai

• ✅ How Dubai’s rental index & property quality rating will impact ROI

• ✅ D33 Agenda & the 2040 Master Plan: What’s next for Dubai

Why Dubai Is Winning in 2025

• ✅ No property tax or capital gains tax

• ✅ High rental returns and capital appreciation

• ✅ Government-backed investor protections

• ✅ World-class infrastructure and business environment

• ✅ Golden Visa options for international investors

Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) / Licensed Realtor®
🎓 B.A. in Economics – UC San Diego
Host of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast (a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast)
CEO, GG Benitez International
📍 Offices in Dubai, Costa del Sol (Spain), and San Diego, California (USA)

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Is Dubai really tax free? Not if you're an American investor.

In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast—a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast—Certified International Property Specialist Ghada “GG” Benitez sits down with Nadia Al Ameri, Founder of ACCU Group and Director of Accutax Consultancy to reveal what buyers need to know about FATCA, legal structures and corporate set up in Dubai and the UAE.

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🎯 Key topics in this episode include:

• ✅ Is Dubai really tax-free? What’s the legal truth?

• ✅ FATCA & U.S. tax compliance for Dubai investors

• ✅ Should you buy Dubai real estate personally or through a corporation?

• ✅ Why Fortune 500 companies and Americans are relocating to Dubai

• ✅ Legal protections, escrow regulation, and crypto payment insights

📊 Plus:

• Why Dubai is not in a real estate bubble

• How developers are delivering early (and what it means for ROI)

• Dual citizenship issues (U.S.-India, U.S.-Pakistan)

• How to structure a will in Dubai

• The impact of short-term rentals and Airbnb on ROI

Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) / Licensed Realtor®
🎓 B.A. in Economics – UC San Diego
CEO, GG Benitez International
Host of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast
📍 Offices in Dubai, Costa del Sol (Spain), and San Diego, California
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Is Dubai’s real estate in a bubble, or is it still a smart investment poised for more growth in 2025?
In this data-driven episode, Ghada “GG” Benitez and Dubai expert Ahmed unpack whether rising prices signal a real estate bubble—or long-term opportunity for investors.

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Will Dubai’s property market grow—or slow—in 2025?

In this Season 5 episode of The Dubai Connect Podcast™, I sit down with my associate Ahmed, a Dubai real estate expert, to unpack the data, trends, and truths behind the 2025 Dubai real estate forecast.

We explore what’s really happening with prices, returns, and regulation—while answering the biggest investor question of the year:

Is there a bubble, or is this just the beginning?

🏗️ Episode Highlights

✅ Dubai Real Estate 2025: Is it still a smart investment?

✅ Dubai Real Estate Bubble: Reality or hype?

✅ Dubai Crash Concerns: Should investors worry?

✅ Dubai vs. Global Markets: How does it compare?

✅ Where to invest in 2025: Best areas & top developers

✅ The Dubai Advantage: Golden Visa, 0% property tax, Airbnb freedom

✅ D33 Agenda & Dubai 2040 Master Plan explained

✅ Why post-sale support and trusted brokers matter

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Intro & 2025 Dubai Market Outlook

2:00 – Have Prices Peaked? Global Comparisons

4:00 – Dubai Rental Returns & Smart Rental Index

8:00 – Dubai's \$400B Record Year & Economic Agenda

11:00 – GDP Growth & Global Comparisons

15:00 – Why Dubai is NOT in a Real Estate Bubble

20:00 – Real Estate as Long-Term Wealth, Not Flipping

23:00 – D33 Agenda & Urban Growth Plan

26:00 – Dubai’s Tourism Surge & Airbnb Demand

28:00 – Golden Visa, Taxes & Why Investors Prefer Dubai

29:00 – Why Broker Guidance & After-Sale Services Matter

30:00 – Closing Remarks & What’s Ahead in Season 5

About the Host

Ghada “GG” Benitez is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), Licensed Realtor®, and CEO of GG Benitez International. She specializes in guiding global investors—especially from the U.S. and Canada—through high-return investment opportunities in Dubai, Spain, and California.

🎙 Host of The Dubai Connect Podcast™, a top Ranked Dubai Real Estate Podcast

🌍 Based in Dubai, Costa del Sol (Spain), and San Diego (California, USA)

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Buying Dubai Property from the UK, U.S., Canada or Europe and looking for a trusted Dubai Real Estate Agent?

Start here.

What makes a Dubai real estate agent truly stand out? In this premiere episode of Season 5, seasoned advisor Tariq Jarrar interviews me, Ghada “GG” Benitez, to uncover what separates a typical broker from a trusted international property specialist.

We talk about my journey as a first-generation Arab-American Realtor®, how I built a global real estate mindset, and what foreign investors—especially Americans and Canadians—should look for when choosing a broker in Dubai.

🔹 What a Dubai real estate broker actually does (and why it matters)
🔹 CIPS® designation: Why international credentials help protect your ROI
🔹 The difference between Dubai and California real estate practices
🔹 Why choosing the right agent can make or break your investment
🔹 The power of cultural fluency and cross-border strategy

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Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®)
Licensed Realtor® | CEO, GG Benitez International
📍 Offices in Dubai | Costa del Sol (Spain) | California (USA)
🏢 Brokerages: Prime Capital Realty (Dubai) & Realty Executives Dillon (California)
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.GGBenitezInternational.com

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Why do smart investors choose EMAAR over every other Dubai developer?
In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, Certified International Property Specialist Ghada “GG” Benitez sits down with Dubai-based real estate expert Ahmed Ashfaq to explore why EMAAR—developer of the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and top master-planned communities—remains the safest, strongest, and most strategic investment option in the UAE.

With exclusive stories from historic EMAAR launches (including the iconic Burj Khalifa), this episode dives into why EMAAR properties are the first to sell out, the last to lose value, and the most in demand on the resale and rental markets.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
• Why EMAAR is considered the most trusted developer in Dubai
• Capital appreciation examples from EMAAR Beachfront and Dubai Hills
• Upcoming launches in Dubai South, Expo City, and Port Rashid
• What is an EOI (Expression of Interest) and how to secure the best units
• Why government backing, brand recognition & delivery timelines matter
• The difference between buying direct vs. using a qualified broker
• How EMAAR properties perform in resale & short-term rentals
• Proven off-plan strategies that minimize risk and maximize return

If you’re an international investor looking for high-growth areas, resale-ready properties, or Dubai’s most resilient developer, this episode is essential listening.

📺 Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoWIk8udAJU

📩 Contact GG for Investor Guidance:
WhatsApp: https://wa.link/ejrhq8
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com

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Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) | Licensed Realtor® | CEO of GG Benitez International
First-generation Arab American | Economics degree, UC San Diego | Founder of GG Benitez Public Relations, Inc.

📍 Offices: 🇦🇪 Dubai | 🇪🇸 Marbella · Estepona · Benahavís | 🇺🇸 San Diego, California

🎧 The Dubai Connect™ Podcast is a top Dubai real estate podcast for global investors seeking expert strategies on buying property in Dubai, off-plan investing, Golden Visa pathways, and working with a trusted Dubai real estate agent and broker.

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BREAKING: Dubai just made it easier to get the Golden Visa through real estate — including off-plan.
Here’s how foreign investors can qualify in 2025 — and what to watch out for.

On The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, Certified International Property Specialist Ghada “GG” Benitez is joined by financial concierge Zeba Majithia to explain the latest update to Dubai’s Golden Visa program — specifically how off-plan property buyers can now apply even before handover if they hold the Oqood.

This is a major shift, opening up second residency in Dubai to a much wider group of international investors, including U.S., Canadian, and U.K. citizens seeking a tax-efficient lifestyle.

🎥 Watch on YouTube:
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What You’ll Learn:
– The exact investment amount needed to qualify in 2025
– How to apply with an off-plan property using your Oqood
– What documents are required — and the timeline
– Who qualifies for sponsorship: family, parents, domestic staff
– Tax, lifestyle, and residency advantages of Dubai vs Portugal, Spain, U.S.
– How to structure your real estate investment for long-term flexibility
– Common mistakes investors make when applying — and how to avoid them
– Why Dubai’s Golden Visa is now one of the most accessible globally

This episode is essential listening if you want to:
✔️ Buy property in Dubai and gain long-term residency
✔️ Reduce taxes and secure a second home abroad
✔️ Sponsor family under one clean residency framework
✔️ Understand Dubai’s strategic investor immigration shift

📲 Contact GG Directly
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com

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🏢 Brokerages: Prime Capital Realty (Dubai) & Realty Executives Dillon (California)
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Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®)
Licensed Realtor® | CEO, GG Benitez International

Avoid the 7 most common mistakes foreign investors make when buying Dubai real estate. From off-plan pitfalls to wiring funds and choosing the right broker, this episode breaks down how to invest smarter and safer.

In this Season 3 finale of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, Certified International Property Specialist Ghada “GG” Benitez sits down with top representatives from SOBHA Realty—one of Dubai’s most trusted developers—to explain exactly how international buyers can avoid costly errors and protect their ROI.

🎯 7 Key Mistakes Covered in This Episode:

1. Skipping the Expression of Interest (EOI) process

2. Misunderstanding Dubai’s legal framework vs. the U.S. or Canada

3. Going direct to a developer without expert guidance

4. Missing key deadlines or delaying SPA signature

5. Wiring funds incorrectly or to the wrong entity

6. Choosing unqualified or unlicensed brokers

7. Misjudging off-plan resale timelines and liquidity

🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube:
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📩 Contact GG for expert investment guidance:
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Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®)
Licensed Realtor® | CEO, GG Benitez International
📍 Offices in Dubai | Costa del Sol (Spain) | California (USA)
🏢 Brokerages: Prime Capital Realty (Dubai) & Realty Executives Dillon (California)
DRE# 01487964

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Is Dubai’s Golden Visa the Best Residency Route for Real Estate Investors?

With Portugal tightening its rules and Spain phasing out its Golden Visa, more investors are asking: is Dubai now the top choice for second residency through real estate?

In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, I speak with Charlie Maggi, founder of The Open World – Residencies and Citizenships, about how Dubai’s Golden Visa compares to investor residency programs in Europe. If you're exploring second residency through real estate, this is the side-by-side comparison you need.

We break down:

• How to qualify for Dubai’s Golden Visa through a property investment of AED 2 million or more

• What documentation is needed, and what timeline to expect

• How Dubai allows 100% foreign ownership in designated freehold zones

• The differences between Dubai, Spain, and Portugal when it comes to flexibility, taxes, and property market strength

• Common misconceptions about Dubai’s legal system and investor protections

• How to use Power of Attorney to purchase remotely

• The long-term benefits of investing in a tax-free city with high rental yields and capital appreciation

You’ll also hear why so many U.S. and Canadian investors are shifting away from Europe and choosing Dubai—not just for lifestyle, but for long-term financial strategy.

If you’ve been considering:

• Investing in Dubai real estate but unsure where to start

• Securing second residency or a Plan B

• Building an international property portfolio

• Understanding how Dubai compares to legacy programs in Europe

—this episode offers clear, credible guidance from two professionals with deep experience in the space.

As a first-generation Arab-American, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), and Licensed Realtor® with offices in Dubai, California, and Spain, I specialize in guiding global investors—especially from the U.S. and Canada—into tax-friendly real estate markets with strategic support at every step.

Whether you're buying for Golden Visa purposes, rental income, or long-term capital growth, my role is to simplify the process and help you select the right project, work with trusted developers, and set up for resale or rental success.

This episode will give you the clarity you need to make a smart, legally sound decision for your second residency.

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Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®)
Licensed Realtor®
CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices in Dubai | Spain | California
Brokerages: Prime Capital Realty (Dubai) & Realty Executives Dillon (DRE# 01487964)

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