The three British founders and Managing Partners of haus & haus – ‘Dubai Brokerage of the Year 2020’ – offer a candid and insightful view of how the business has grown from its small, humble early years. Hear how these three very different entrepreneurs have developed as individuals and leaders, from the early days of setting up the business together to ... Show More
Dec 10
The real estate signals in Dubai’s 2026 Federal Budget
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 b ... Show More
27m 40s
Oct 15
Q3 2025 market breakdown: our money is on commercial
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 ... Show More
12m 32s
Oct 15
Q3 2025 market breakdown: the truth about off plan investment
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 f ... Show More
12m 33s
Sep 2025
"Young Americans Moving to Dubai | Real Expat Challenges"
<p>Britney, 23, shares how Dubai wasn’t on her radar until she found our podcast. Now she’s asking: what challenges do young Americans face when moving from the U.S. to Dubai? Mario and Craig also talk about Victory Heights, one of Dubai’s premier villa communities in Sports City ... Show More
15m 53s
Apr 2025
The Driven Way: Scaling a Real Estate Business in Dubai’s Competitive Market
In this episode of The Real Estate Majlis, we sit down with Abdullah Alajaji, Founder and Managing Director of Driven Properties, to uncover the real strategies behind thriving in Dubai’s ultra-competitive real estate market.From building a winning company culture to leveraging A ... Show More
26m 8s
Oct 2024
E82: Charlie Wright: hard work, failure, mindset & the serendipity behind Humantra’s Huda Beauty investment
I sat down with Charlie Wright, Founder & CEO of Humantra, the fastest-growing electrolytes brand in the UAE, now eyeing global expansion after a successful UK launch. Charlie’s journey to Dubai began straight out of college, where a sales job quickly showed him that he craved mo ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 2025
JLL CEO Ulbrich on the Global Commercial Real Estate Landscape
JLL is a Fortune 200 company and one of the largest consultancies in the world, specializing in real estate and investment management. JLL generates $23.4 billion in annual revenue, with a global workforce of over 112,000 across 80+ countries. The commercial real estate giant has ... Show More
7m 38s
Aug 2025
Building Long-Term Business Growth | CRE Secrets Podcast with Aviva
In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Secrets Podcast, GaryVee breaks down how to think about social platforms, attention, and long-term strategy. From TikTok and YouTube Shorts to emerging opportunities, he explains what business owners should be doing today to set thems ... Show More
24m 57s
Sep 2025
94: Shaping the Future of Build to Rent: Quintain Living at Wembley Park
The build to rent (BTR) sector is transforming the living sector, offering professionally managed, high-quality homes designed for modern lifestyles. In this podcast episode, Nick Mumby, Partner and BTR lead at Gowling WLG, sits down with James Saunders, Chief Executive of Quinta ... Show More
35m 57s
Sep 2025
From Radio Star to Gen-X Founder: Lauren’s Inspiring Dubai Story
<p>Imagine leaving behind a 23-year radio career to start over in a new country.<br/><br/>In this episode of Dubai Stars, we sit down with Lauren, a former UK radio presenter who built a unique business in Dubai for kids aged 9–14.<br/><br/>From falling out of love with radio, to ... Show More
27m 48s
Oct 14
“Dubai & Abu Dhabi Property Market Hits Record Highs | Q3 2025 Real Estate Boom”
<p>In Q3 2025, off-plan apartment values jumped 276%, with sales volumes soaring 198%. Villas and duplexes also saw double-digit growth, highlighting the massive investor demand across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Craig and Mario also talk about a new report from Knight Frank and the Dub ... Show More
15m 4s