We talk with Mario Volpi about whether to rent or buy, especially in a fast-changing market. Also, we unpack the signs pointing to a slowdown, the role of new developments, and how the Smart Rental Index is changing the game for tenants.
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Jul 7
Dubai Marina vs JVC: Which Dubai Property Investment Delivers Better Value in 2026?
Craig and Mario discuss why Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Village Circle attract very different property buyers. One offers established waterfront living and premium appeal, while the other provides affordability and strong rental demand. We compare apartment prices, buyer profiles, ... Show More
15m 43s
Jul 4
Dubai Distressed Property Deals: Are the Best Investment Opportunities Hidden from Buyers?
Craig and Mario discuss why distressed property sales are becoming a major talking point across Dubai, but are the biggest discounts actually reaching the open market? We discuss how motivated sellers, off-market opportunities and reported price trends compare with reality, and w ... Show More
15m 5s
Apr 2021
Ep 14: In Dubai, should you buy the property you live in or invest in a property and rent where you live?
Welcome to a very special episode of The Dubai Real Estate podcast. In today's show we are going to be discussing one of the oldest debates any investor faces in Dubai or any other part of the world. “Should I buy a property and live in it, or should I invest in a property, becom ... Show More
27m 6s
Dec 2023
Short Vs Long Term Leasing
With Dubai's real estate market on fire, many property owners will be weighing the pros and cons of short term versus long-term leasing. Both options are lucrative, but both have their pitfalls. In the latest episode, the guys get 'no nonsense' about each pathway and answer quest ... Show More
33m 19s
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
Oct 2024
2024 Q3 Trend watch - what’s shaking up Dubai’s property market?
In the latest episode, Luke is joined by Clementine (Sales Director) and Philip (Sales Manager — Off Plan & Investment) to discuss what clients are most interested in right now in terms of property types, hot trends such as home renovation (which can lead to serious ROI), and the ... Show More
41m 18s
May 2025
Trends, yields & what’s next: the details the numbers don't tell you
In this episode of Dubai Real Estate Unplugged, host Charlie Bannan is joined by market experts Paul Sharland, Off Plan Associate Director, Clementine Munro, Sales Director and Jake Walton, Leasing Director, to unpack the Q1 2025 real estate landscape in Dubai.They discuss key sh ... Show More
26m 24s