Jun 18
Recapping 20 years of losses and lessons in Dubai with Paul and Steven
What can missing out on millions in real estate teach you about making them?Before the 2008 crash, Paul owned 15 off plan properties across Dubai. He lost 14 of them after the financial crisis, left with just one apartment by the end of 2009. That apartment, a Tiara Residence uni ... Show More
28m 45s
Dec 2025
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
“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
Nov 2025
"Dubai Property Boom: The Luxury Surge vs. The Affordable Shift"
<p>Craig, Mario and Lillian talk about Dubai Property Boom, the Luxury Surge vs. The Affordable Shift and Dubai Rent Prices Drop. Dubai’s property market has smashed records in 2025 — over 165,000+ deals this year alone. Affordable areas like Bur Dubai and DAMAC Hills 2 are givin ... Show More
16m 7s
Apr 2025
"Rent or Buy in Dubai? The Answer Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All"
<p>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.</p>
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15m 13s
Aug 2025
"Dubai’s Supply Surge: What 134,000 New Homes Mean for Buyers & Renters"
<p>Lee, Aadesh and Craig discuss with over 134,000 new units scheduled by the end of 2025, Dubai’s housing market is bracing for change. What does this mean for buyers, renters, and investors? We also discuss, imagine buying real estate with your loyalty points - this is now poss ... Show More
15m 30s
Mar 2025
"Dubai Real Estate: Supply vs. Demand - What's Next?
<p>We talk with Mario Volpi from Novvi Properties about the crucial balance of supply and demand. With over 300,000 units in the construction pipeline, primarily apartments, the market is set to see a significant increase in supply. However, historical data shows a 30% lag in pro ... Show More
15m 40s
Is the market oversupplied? Rental transactions may have dipped 4% year-on-year, but total rental value still climbed by nearly 3%, so we wouldn’t worry about demand. In this bonus episode, Jake Walton, Leasing Director at haus & haus, joins Charlie Bannan to explain how international relocations are sustaining demand, which communities have outperformed ... Show More
