As the other half of our dynamic duo takes a well deserved break, Steven uncovers some real estate truths with his long-time client and former UK resident Minesh. It's an interesting chat as the two discuss the benefits of investing in Dubai's off plan properties, the cost of living in the emirate compared to London, and the challenges and rewards of living ... 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 2025
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 2025
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
ARE MORTGAGES THE BEST WAY TO BUY DUBAI REAL ESTATE IN 2025? | DUBAI REAL ESTATE PODCAST
Mortgages in Dubai can feel overwhelming—especially with shifting regulations, residency questions, and bank requirements that seem to change overnight. But Amit Nainnani, Director of Sales at Lion Mortgage, is back on the show to simplify it all. After his last episode became on ... Show More
30m 43s
Mar 2020
The ups and downs of Dubai real estate
In this edition of the Arabian Business podcast, we interview Dana Salbak, the head of MENA research at real estate invest and advisory firm JLL, to discuss the state of Dubai's real estate sector in 2019 and what to look out for in 2020. During the episode, Salbak explains that ... Show More
17m 32s
Nov 2025
“Move to Dubai or Keep the UK Home? The Property Dilemma Explained”
<p>Craig and Mario talk about Claire, who is in her 50s, owns a home in Sunderland, and just inherited enough to buy in Dubai. With her daughter in London and dreams of a UAE lifestyle — should she sell, rent, or hold both properties? We weigh up the emotional and financial stake ... Show More
15m 59s
Oct 2025
“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