Dubai Golden Visa — what global real estate investors need to know before applying.
In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast (a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast), I sit down with Financial Concierge Zeba Majithia to share critical insights on qualifying for Dubai’s Golden Visa through real estate investment.

We cover the current rules, who qualifies, how to structure your purchase, who you can sponsor, and common mistakes that can derail your application.
This is a must-listen for American, Canadian, and global investors looking to build wealth through Dubai real estate and leverage the Golden Visa program.

💡 You’ll learn:

• Dubai Golden Visa eligibility through real estate investment

• Who you can sponsor under your Golden Visa

• Structuring your purchase to qualify (Oqood required)

• Key mistakes to avoid during the application process

• Golden Visa vs. Residency by Investment: what’s the difference?

• Why global investors are using the Golden Visa to unlock Dubai’s tax-free market and capital appreciation potential

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re9cHGtVWys

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Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) / Licensed Realtor®
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)
Brokerages: Realty Executives Dillon (DRE# 01487964) | Prime Capital Realty
Bachelor’s in Economics, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)

📢 Connect with Me:
🌍 Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
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Where Are the Smartest Global Investors Buying in Dubai?
Why Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills, Expo City, and more are driving capital appreciation and rental returns in 2024.

On The Dubai Connect™ Podcast—a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast—host Ghada “GG” Benitez sits down with her Dubai-based partner Ahmed Ashfaq to reveal the top 5 areas to invest in Dubai real estate this year. Whether you're targeting short-term rental income, long-term capital appreciation, or off-plan flipping opportunities, this investor-driven episode will guide you to the right neighborhoods.

✅ Top 5 Areas to Invest in Dubai Real Estate 2024
✅ Dubai Creek Harbour by EMAAR – Capital appreciation + rental returns
✅ Dubai Hills Estate – Green golf community attracting high-income tenants
✅ Deira Islands & EMAAR Port Rashid – Long-term upside from waterfront revitalization
✅ Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) – Budget-friendly with high rental ROI
✅ Expo City Dubai – Government-backed, pedestrianized, next to UAE’s largest airport
✅ Where Americans and Canadians Are Buying in Dubai
✅ How to Build a Smarter Global Portfolio in Dubai
✅ Why Work With a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) and Licensed Realtor®

🎥 Prefer to watch this episode? View on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsuMy_7cLqk

Ghada “GG” Benitez
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)
DRE# 01487964
Brokerages: Realty Executives Dillon | Prime Capital Realty

📢 Connect with Me
🌍 Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com
📩 Email: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: +1-619-339-7978
📩 Instagram: @GGBenitezInternational
📩 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ggbenitez
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🎯 Key Topics Covered:

How can you make money with Dubai real estate through short-term and long-term rentals? Learn the full A–Z process in this top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast.

Certified International Property Specialist and Licensed Realtor® Ghada “GG” Benitez shares a complete guide to building rental income streams in Dubai—covering everything from choosing the right property to maximizing returns with short-term (Airbnb-style) and long-term leases.

In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, you’ll discover:
• How to select Dubai properties with the highest rental ROI
• Pros and cons of short-term vs long-term rentals
• Legal requirements and best practices for Dubai rental properties
• Tips for managing Dubai rental properties for consistent income
• What foreign investors need to know to succeed in Dubai’s rental market

Whether you’re exploring Dubai short-term rentals for cash flow or long-term rentals for stability, this episode provides the clarity and practical insights you need.

About The Dubai Connect™ Podcast:
GG Benitez International’s exclusive podcast explores Dubai’s fast-evolving real estate market. Gain expert insights, investment strategies, and market trends from voices shaping Dubai’s thriving property landscape.

Contact Ghada “GG” Benitez for personalized Dubai property guidance:

Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) / Licensed Realtor® (DRE# 01487964)
Host of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast
CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices: Dubai | Costa del Sol (Spain) | California (USA)

📧 [email protected]
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ggbenitezinternational
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggbenitez
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ggbenitezinternational

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Explore Dubai real estate investment strategies, market outlooks, and expert interviews to help you navigate Dubai property investing with confidence.

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Why is SOBHA Hartland II one of the most in-demand areas for Dubai real estate investors? Learn from the source in this exclusive Dubai real estate podcast episode.

Certified International Property Specialist and Licensed Realtor® Ghada “GG” Benitez, CEO of GG Benitez International, hosts SOBHA Realty’s Sales Director Ksenia Korn on The Dubai Connect™ Podcast to discuss:
• Why invest in SOBHA Hartland II right now
• What makes SOBHA developments unique in Dubai’s luxury property market
• Current investment opportunities and market performance at SOBHA Hartland II
• Key features and benefits attracting global real estate investors
• How branded luxury communities drive long-term value and rental appeal

Whether you’re building a global property portfolio or exploring Dubai for the first time, this episode offers valuable insights on investing in one of Dubai’s premier master communities.

About The Dubai Connect™ Podcast:
GG Benitez International’s exclusive podcast series dives deep into Dubai’s dynamic real estate landscape. Gain expert insights, investment strategies, and market trends from the voices shaping Dubai’s thriving property market.

Contact Ghada “GG” Benitez for personalized Dubai property guidance:

Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) / Licensed Realtor® (DRE# 01487964)
Host of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast
CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices: Dubai | Costa del Sol (Spain) | California (USA)

📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/ejrhq8
🌐 Website: https://ggbenitezinternational.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggbenitezinternational
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ggbenitezinternational
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ggbenitezinternational
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggbenitez
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ggbenitezinternational

Listen to The Dubai Connect™ Podcast on Spotify:
Explore Dubai real estate investment strategies, market outlooks, and expert interviews designed to help global investors make informed decisions.

Watch on YouTube:

Subscribe for expert videos on Dubai real estate market trends, investing strategies, and top community insights.

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Dubai Real Estate Market Outlook 2024—discover expert insights on transparency, market trends, and investor opportunities in this top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast.

Ghada “GG” Benitez, Certified International Property Specialist and Licensed Realtor®, hosts Mohamad Kaswani, VP of Property Finder and Managing Director of Mortgage Finder, on The Dubai Connect™ Podcast. Together, they deliver a data-driven look at Dubai’s real estate market outlook for 2024.

In this in-depth conversation, you’ll learn:
• The latest trends shaping Dubai real estate in 2024
• Key factors driving market transparency and why it matters for investors
• How luxury real estate and the broader Dubai market are performing
• What international investors should watch this year

Whether you’re an experienced global investor or exploring Dubai for the first time, this episode provides the clarity you need to navigate the Dubai property market in 2024.

About The Dubai Connect™ Podcast:
GG Benitez International’s exclusive podcast dives deep into Dubai’s dynamic real estate landscape. Explore market trends, investment opportunities, and expert insights from top voices shaping Dubai’s thriving property market.

Contact Ghada “GG” Benitez for personalized Dubai property guidance:

Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) / Licensed Realtor® (DRE# 01487964)
Host of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast
CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices: Dubai | Costa del Sol (Spain) | California (USA)

📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/ejrhq8
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggbenitezinternational
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ggbenitezinternational
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ggbenitezinternational
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggbenitez
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ggbenitezinternational

Listen to The Dubai Connect™ Podcast on Spotify:
Subscribe to hear expert interviews, Dubai real estate investment strategies, market outlooks, and tips to navigate the Dubai property market with confidence.

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Why Expo City Dubai Is a Top Area to Invest in Now
Government-backed. No taxes. Built infrastructure.
In Season 2, Episode 2 of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, Certified International Property Specialist Ghada “GG” Benitez speaks with Peter Kafie, Sales Director at Expo City Dubai, to uncover why this futuristic master-planned city is attracting global investors.

Expo City is already operational—with Fortune 500 offices, 30+ restaurants, weekly dome events, and the UAE’s largest convention center expanding soon. Plus: pedestrian-only zones, the Metro at your doorstep, a 5-year post-handover payment plan, and proximity to the future world’s largest airport, Al Maktoum.

Want to watch this episode on YouTube?
▶ https://youtu.be/MedFUiPXv7o?si=KpcYS0VOE-c0ry8m

Want help investing in Expo City? Message GG on WhatsApp:
https://wa.link/ejrhq8

—
Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) / Licensed Realtor®
Host of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast
CEO, GG Benitez International

Brokerage:
• Dubai – Prime Capital
• California – Realty Executives Dillon | DRE# 01487964

📍Offices: Dubai, Costa del Sol (Spain), San Diego (USA)
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Is Dubai real estate safe for foreign investors? In this rare and exclusive interview, I sit down with Dr. Mahmoud Alburai, Senior Advisor to the Dubai Land Department and President of FIABCI UAE, to share insider insights on legal protections, market transparency, and why Dubai is now one of the world’s safest markets for foreign property investment.

In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, a top-ranked Dubai Real Estate Podcast, Dr. Alburai explains the Trust Account Law, pre-title deeds, escrow accounts, landlord protections, taxation advantages, and the investor-friendly legal framework that underpins Dubai’s booming real estate market. We also cover demand trends from the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and why the city continues to attract high-net-worth investors from the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

This is a must-listen for anyone considering buying property in Dubai — especially foreign investors seeking legal protections, transparency, and strong returns.

🎙️ Hosted by Ghada “GG” Benitez, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), Licensed Realtor®, and CEO of GG Benitez International — with offices in California 🇺🇸, Dubai 🇦🇪, and Spain 🇪🇸.

🔑 Topics Covered:

• Dubai real estate legal protections for foreign investors

• How Dubai prevents oversupply and ensures market stability

• Choosing a safe developer and licensed agent

• Service charges and government auditing

• Buying as an individual vs. a company

• Rental rights, eviction laws, and landlord protections

• The shift from the American Dream to the “Dubai Dream”

📩 For guidance on Dubai real estate investments, contact GG:
🌐 Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/16193397978
📱 Instagram: @ggbenitezinternational

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cOcEUyeQT8s?si=b0Me8cI7wGwQljmC

🎧 Subscribe to The Dubai Connect™ Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform for weekly investor-focused episodes featuring global experts, developers, attorneys, and financial advisors from the heart of the UAE.

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How to start a business in Dubai as a foreigner, and what global investors need to know about Dubai Golden Visa pathways and banking in Dubai. In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, host Ghada “GG” Benitez sits down with Zeba Majithia, former HSBC banker and Dubai-based financial concierge, to break down the steps to business setup, visa eligibility, and international banking in the UAE.

🌍 Topics Covered:

• How to start a business in Dubai from abroad (including from the U.S. or Canada)

• The difference between Mainland, Free Zone, and Offshore licenses

• Whether you still need a local sponsor in 2025 (spoiler: you don’t)

• Dubai banking for foreigners: documentation, compliance, and strategies

• Dubai Golden Visa eligibility: real estate, business, talent & academic pathways

• Using a holding company to manage global assets

• FAQs from U.S., Canadian, and British entrepreneurs

• Why Dubai continues to attract billionaires and Fortune 500 HQs

🎙 Hosted by Ghada “GG” Benitez – Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), Licensed Realtor®, and CEO of GG Benitez International – with offices in Dubai 🇦🇪, California 🇺🇸, and Spain 🇪🇸.

💬 Let’s Connect:
📩 Email: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/16193397978
🌐 Website: https://www.GGBenitezInternational.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggbenitezinternational
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ggbenitezinternational
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggbenitez
🎧 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ggbenitezinternational

🎯 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube for weekly investor tips, legal breakdowns, and real estate strategy — all focused on the Dubai market and global property investing.

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Dubai Off-Plan vs. Resale Property: Which Is Better for Foreign Investors in 2025?
Should you buy off-plan or ready (resale) property in Dubai in 2025? In today’s high-demand market, global investors need a clear understanding of the ROI, risk, and timing involved in both strategies.

In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, I sit down with veteran Dubai real estate advisor Tahir Majithia and local expert Ahmed Ashfaq to compare off-plan vs. resale investments in Dubai—what’s working right now, and what’s changed.

This is the episode for you if you're trying to decide:

• Is resale safer than off-plan?

• How does flipping off-plan before handover actually work?

• What are the costs that eat into ROI?

• Are branded properties worth the premium on resale?

We cover:

• Key differences between Dubai off-plan and resale property

• ROI timelines and investor strategies for each

• Legal process: Power of Attorney, escrow, DLD transfer

• Where resale offers advantages in 2025’s high-demand market

• What international investors need to know before buying in either category

• What’s changing in Dubai’s investor psychology and market structure

Did you know? Dubai’s off-plan market has become a global benchmark, attracting investors with its 0% interest payment plans, regulated escrow accounts, and strong developer track records. But as ready properties become more competitive in 2025, understanding the timing, risk, and ROI differences between off-plan and resale is critical—especially if you’re flipping or planning for rental income.

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FX9g1dkEkiA?si=w36N_quroIxjvku4

Each week on The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, I interview top developers, brokers, legal experts, and investors to help global buyers—from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond—navigate Dubai’s fast-moving property market with confidence and clarity.

🎙️ Hosted by Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) | Licensed Realtor® | CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices in Dubai 🇦🇪 | Spain 🇪🇸 | California 🇺🇸
Realty Executives Dillon (DRE# 01487964) | Prime Capital Realty

📩 For guidance on Dubai real estate investments, contact GG:
🌐 Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/16193397978
📱 Instagram: @ggbenitezinternational

🎧 Subscribe to The Dubai Connect™ Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube for weekly investor-focused episodes featuring global experts, developers, attorneys, and financial advisors from the heart of the UAE.

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How Foreign Investors Can Get a Mortgage in Dubai.
Can foreigners actually get a mortgage in Dubai , and how does the process compare to the U.S. or U.K.? In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, I’m joined by Warren Philliskirk, Head of Mortgage Finder (a division of Property Finder, the UAE’s leading real estate platform).

Together, we unpack what every global investor needs to know about securing financing in Dubai’s booming real estate market.

• How non-resident investors can qualify for financing in Dubai

• The key documents and income requirements for mortgage approval

• Differences between Dubai, U.S., and U.K. lending systems

• Strategic tips for financing off-plan and ready properties

• How Property Finder and Mortgage Finder streamline the lending process

• The importance of developer reputation, escrow law, and investor protections

• Future trends in financing within the Dubai property market

This episode is a must-listen if you're an American, Canadian, British, or international investor exploring how to fund your Dubai real estate portfolio using smart, legal, and strategic financing solutions.

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y8lXt-RRxNE?si=C0N9aFFsIUcIeC6G

Each week on The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, I interview top developers, brokers, legal experts, and global investors to help property buyers (from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond) navigate Dubai’s fast-moving real estate market with confidence and clarity.

🎙️ Hosted by Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) | Licensed Realtor® | CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices in Dubai 🇦🇪 | Spain 🇪🇸 | California 🇺🇸
Prime Capital Realty (Dubai) | Realty Executives Dillon (California) | DRE# 01487964

📩 For personalized guidance on Dubai real estate investments, contact GG:
🌐 Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: https://wa.me/16193397978
📱 Instagram: @ggbenitezinternational
📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ggbenitezinternational
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggbenitez
🎧 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ggbenitezinternational

🎧 Subscribe to The Dubai Connect™ Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube for weekly expert insights on building wealth through Dubai real estate.

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