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)

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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

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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)

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Email: GG@GGBenitezInternational.com
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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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Prime Capital Realty (Dubai) | Realty Executives Dillon (California) | DRE# 01487964

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Dubai Business Setup: Why It’s a Goldmine for U.S. Entrepreneurs.
Why are over 1,500 U.S. companies expanding to Dubai? Learn the pros, cons, and tax benefits of setting up a business in Dubai — directly from top experts.

In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast, I sit down with Nadia Al Ameri, former advisor to the UAE Federal Tax Authority and expert in Dubai company formation. We break down Freezone vs Mainland, corporate tax updates, and the business strategies American entrepreneurs need to know in 2025.

✅ Freezone vs Mainland – Which setup is best for your business goals?
✅ Corporate Tax in the UAE – What you need to know in 2025
✅ How to Set Up a Dubai Company – Step-by-step tips for U.S. entrepreneurs
✅ Real Estate & Business Synergy – Why investors are doubling down on Dubai
✅ Why Fortune 500s & Startups Are Expanding to Dubai
✅ Benefits of Dubai Business Hubs & Government Policies
✅ How to Structure Ownership for Tax Efficiency

📈 Whether you're investing in real estate or scaling your business, Dubai offers strategic advantages few markets can match.

🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Re9cHGtVWys?si=Nx5VhM7GIBPXySIO

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

🎙️ Hosted by Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) | Licensed Realtor® | CEO, GG Benitez International
Offices in Dubai 🇦🇪 | Spain 🇪🇸 | California 🇺🇸
🎓 Bachelor’s in Economics, University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
DRE# 01487964 | Realty Executives Dillon | Prime Capital Realty

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Think you know Dubai real estate?

Think again.

This episode of The Dubai Connect Podcast™ , a top ranked Dubai Real Estate Podcast, debunks the biggest myths keeping investors on the sidelines, and reveals what global buyers must understand before investing.

I’m Ghada “GG” Benitez, CEO of GG Benitez International, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), Licensed Realtor®, and host of The Dubai Connect Podcast™, a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Anand Menon to break down the truth behind Dubai’s property market, from affordability and taxes to Golden Visas, EOIs, and more.

🔍 Key Topics Covered:

• ✅ Is Dubai facing a real estate bubble?

• ✅ Do you need a sponsor to buy property in Dubai?

• ✅ Are all brokers the same? What to look for.

• ✅ Will there be oversupply? Market demand explained.

• ✅ Is Dubai only for the wealthy? Investment entry points.

• ✅ What is an EOI, and why does it matter?

• ✅ How does Dubai compare to global cities?

• ✅ Debunking misconceptions about taxation, infrastructure & safety.

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CEO, GG Benitez International
Host of The Dubai Connect Podcast™
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🎓 B.A. in Economics, UC San Diego (UCSD)
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From London, to Toronto, to California, investors are making a major shift towards Dubai.
In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast , a top ranked Dubai Real Estate Podcast, we unpack why buyers from the UK, U.S., Canada and India are shifting their strategies and choosing Dubai in 2025.

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In this episode, I sit down with Tahir Majithia and Ahmed Ashfaq of Prime Capital Realty to explore why Dubai is emerging as the world’s top destination for real estate investors in 2025. We compare real estate trends across the U.S., Canada, U.K., India, and Dubai, with data-backed insights on taxation, lifestyle migration, and policy shifts. If you’re wondering where capital is flowing globally, this is the conversation to hear.

🎯 Key Topics Covered

• ✅ Why Indian investors are buying in Dubai

• ✅ U.S. market instability vs. Dubai’s growth trajectory

• ✅ Canada's affordability crisis vs. Dubai’s strong rental yields

• ✅ Dubai Golden Visa vs. Spain & Portugal cancellations

• ✅ Migration of British expats from Spain to Dubai

• ✅ How Dubai’s rental index & property quality rating will impact ROI

• ✅ D33 Agenda & the 2040 Master Plan: What’s next for Dubai

Why Dubai Is Winning in 2025

• ✅ No property tax or capital gains tax

• ✅ High rental returns and capital appreciation

• ✅ Government-backed investor protections

• ✅ World-class infrastructure and business environment

• ✅ Golden Visa options for international investors

Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) / Licensed Realtor®
🎓 B.A. in Economics – UC San Diego
Host of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast (a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast)
CEO, GG Benitez International
📍 Offices in Dubai, Costa del Sol (Spain), and San Diego, California (USA)

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Is Dubai really tax free? Not if you're an American investor.

In this episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast, Certified International Property Specialist Ghada “GG” Benitez sits down with Nadia Al Ameri, Founder of ACCU Group and Director of Accutax Consultancy to reveal what buyers need to know about FATCA, legal structures and corporate set up in Dubai and the UAE.

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🎯 Key topics in this episode include:

• ✅ Is Dubai really tax-free? What’s the legal truth?

• ✅ FATCA & U.S. tax compliance for Dubai investors

• ✅ Should you buy Dubai real estate personally or through a corporation?

• ✅ Why Fortune 500 companies and Americans are relocating to Dubai

• ✅ Legal protections, escrow regulation, and crypto payment insights

📊 Plus:

• Why Dubai is not in a real estate bubble

• How developers are delivering early (and what it means for ROI)

• Dual citizenship issues (U.S.-India, U.S.-Pakistan)

• How to structure a will in Dubai

• The impact of short-term rentals and Airbnb on ROI

Ghada “GG” Benitez
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®) / Licensed Realtor®
🎓 B.A. in Economics – UC San Diego
CEO, GG Benitez International
Host of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast
📍 Offices in Dubai, Costa del Sol (Spain), and San Diego, California
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Is Dubai’s real estate in a bubble, or is it still a smart investment poised for more growth in 2025?
In this data-driven episode, Ghada “GG” Benitez and Dubai expert Ahmed unpack whether rising prices signal a real estate bubble—or long-term opportunity for investors.

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Will Dubai’s property market grow—or slow—in 2025?

In this Season 5 episode of The Dubai Connect Podcast™, I sit down with my associate Ahmed, a Dubai real estate expert, to unpack the data, trends, and truths behind the 2025 Dubai real estate forecast.

We explore what’s really happening with prices, returns, and regulation—while answering the biggest investor question of the year:

Is there a bubble, or is this just the beginning?

🏗️ Episode Highlights

✅ Dubai Real Estate 2025: Is it still a smart investment?

✅ Dubai Real Estate Bubble: Reality or hype?

✅ Dubai Crash Concerns: Should investors worry?

✅ Dubai vs. Global Markets: How does it compare?

✅ Where to invest in 2025: Best areas & top developers

✅ The Dubai Advantage: Golden Visa, 0% property tax, Airbnb freedom

✅ D33 Agenda & Dubai 2040 Master Plan explained

✅ Why post-sale support and trusted brokers matter

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Intro & 2025 Dubai Market Outlook

2:00 – Have Prices Peaked? Global Comparisons

4:00 – Dubai Rental Returns & Smart Rental Index

8:00 – Dubai's \$400B Record Year & Economic Agenda

11:00 – GDP Growth & Global Comparisons

15:00 – Why Dubai is NOT in a Real Estate Bubble

20:00 – Real Estate as Long-Term Wealth, Not Flipping

23:00 – D33 Agenda & Urban Growth Plan

26:00 – Dubai’s Tourism Surge & Airbnb Demand

28:00 – Golden Visa, Taxes & Why Investors Prefer Dubai

29:00 – Why Broker Guidance & After-Sale Services Matter

30:00 – Closing Remarks & What’s Ahead in Season 5

About the Host

Ghada “GG” Benitez is a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), Licensed Realtor®, and CEO of GG Benitez International. She specializes in guiding global investors—especially from the U.S. and Canada—through high-return investment opportunities in Dubai, Spain, and California.

🎙 Host of The Dubai Connect Podcast™, a top Ranked Dubai Real Estate Podcast

🌍 Based in Dubai, Costa del Sol (Spain), and San Diego (California, USA)

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