In this episode, Simon and Steven unpack the global investment shake-up and why all signs point to Dubai. With mounting taxes, bureaucratic hurdles, and shrinking yields in markets like London, New York, and Paris, investors are seeking smarter opportunities. Enter Dubai: a city offering tax free income, double-digit rental yields, a currency pegged to the U ... 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
Aug 2025
Tokenized Real Estate & Virtual Assets in Dubai
In this episode we welcome Paul Boots, Head of Sector Development at the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), to dive into the exciting world of tokenization, blockchain, and virtual assets in Dubai. This episode is powered by Bayut is the leading property classifieds w ... Show More
22m 8s
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 16
Markets rebound on luxury rally and earnings boost
Global equities rebounded midweek, driven by a sharp rally in European luxury stocks and strong earnings from major US banks. US-China trade tensions remain in focus, with Treasury Secretary Bessent reaffirming a firm stance. The AI theme continues to dominate headlines, supporte ... Show More
14m 33s
Oct 8
The Future of AI in Real Estate & Dubai PropTech Revolution
AI is transforming real estate, and Reelly AI is leading the change. In this episode of The Real Estate Majlis, we sit down with Denis Scvortov, Co-Founder & President of Reelly AI, the B2B platform connecting 324 developers and over 40,000 real estate agents with cutting-edge AI ... Show More
17m 15s