Dubai Golden Visa 2025: How to Qualify Through Property Investment

The rules have changed. In this episode of The Dubai Connect Podcast™, Certified International Property Specialist Ghada “GG” Benitez breaks down how global investors can now qualify for the UAE’s Golden Visa by purchasing off-plan real estate in Dubai.

Joined by Zeba Majithia, a Dubai-based financial concierge, this episode walks you through the updated Golden Visa process in 2025, including requirements, sponsorship benefits, and how it compares to other global residency-by-investment programs.

Whether you’re investing from the U.S., Canada, or the UK, this episode gives you the clarity and expert guidance to navigate the Golden Visa opportunity strategically.

What You’ll Learn
• How to qualify for the Dubai Golden Visa through property
• What the Oqood document is and why it’s required
• Benefits for families and long-term residents
• Who you can sponsor under your Golden Visa
• Why Dubai stands out over other global investment visas

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Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®)
Licensed Realtor® | Host of The Dubai Connect Podcast™
CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices in Dubai, Costa del Sol (Spain), and California (USA)

Connect with GG
Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com
Email: GG@GGBenitezInternational.com
WhatsApp: +1-619-339-7978
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Dubai is no longer just a city. It’s the global epicenter for innovation, business, and investment. This episode explains why.

In this power-packed episode of The Dubai Connect Podcast™, Certified International Property Specialist Ghada “GG” Benitez sits down with leading UAE corporate attorney Michael Kortbawi to explore why Fortune 500 companies, startups, and investors are choosing Dubai to launch and expand in 2025.

From business setup to investor visas, tax advantages to global infrastructure, this is your go-to guide for tapping into Dubai’s booming ecosystem.

What You’ll Learn
• Why global companies are choosing Dubai in 2025
• How to set up a business: free zones vs onshore
• Corporate tax in Dubai explained
• Investor opportunities + real estate strategy
• Key sectors fueling demand and growth

Timestamps
00:00 – Debunking the “too good to be true” tax myth
01:45 – Why Fortune 500 companies choose Dubai
03:15 – Dubai’s 9% corporate tax: who it applies to
04:40 – Hiring top global talent in Dubai
06:40 – Tech and AI transforming Dubai’s economy
08:30 – Free zones vs onshore business setup
10:30 – DIFC: Dubai’s top financial free zone
12:30 – Dubai vs U.S., UK, Singapore
15:00 – No capital controls in Dubai
16:40 – Why business growth fuels real estate demand

Watch the episode on YouTube
🎥 https://youtu.be/YixS9tl0Kg8?si=dJsRrQIqqvy-Udl0

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Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®)
Licensed Realtor® | Host of The Dubai Connect Podcast™
CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices in Dubai, Costa del Sol (Spain), and California (USA)

Contact Info
Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com
Email: GG@GGBenitezInternational.com
WhatsApp: +1-619-339-7978
Instagram: @ggbenitezinternational
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ggbenitez
YouTube: youtube.com/@ggbenitezinternational

Dubai’s waterfront real estate market is booming. In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, I explore why waterfront properties in Dubai are becoming prime targets for global investors—and how smart investors are leveraging this trend for capital appreciation and rental income.

Discover key insights on top locations like Palm Jebel Ali, EMAAR Beachfront, Dubai Marina, Maritime City, and Dubai Islands—and why developers like Nakheel and EMAAR are leading the way in waterfront luxury properties.

You’ll learn:

• How capital appreciation has performed in Dubai’s seafront locations

• ROI trends from key waterfront projects like Palm Jumeirah

• How to evaluate off-plan seafront properties in Dubai

• What’s next for Dubai Islands, La Mer, JBR, and Maritime City

• How Dubai’s seafront boom compares to other global luxury markets

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cK2BzYBQfnw?t=1179

Each week on The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, I interview top developers, brokers, legal experts, and global investors to help property buyers — from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and beyond — navigate Dubai’s fast-moving real estate market with confidence and clarity.

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🎙️ Hosted by Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) | Licensed Realtor® | CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices in Dubai 🇦🇪 | Spain 🇪🇸 | California 🇺🇸
Prime Capital Realty (Dubai) | Realty Executives Dillon (California) | DRE# 01487964

📩 For personalized guidance on Dubai real estate investments, contact GG:
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