Dubai Real Estate Made Simple: Mistakes to Avoid in 2025 | The Dubai Connect™ Podcast
Mon Jan 05 2026
Thinking about investing in Dubai real estate in 2025 but worried about making costly mistakes?
This episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast, breaks down the most common errors foreign investors make when buying property in Dubai and how to avoid them.
Ghada “GG” Benitez, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), Licensed Realtor®, and American Realtor® in Dubai, is joined by Tariq Jarrar, Executive at DevMark Dubai, to explain what actually matters when investing in this market.
You will learn:• Why choosing the wrong agent or broker can cost you hundreds of thousands• How to evaluate Dubai developers beyond marketing hype• The truth about Dubai property bubbles and market cycles• Market timing versus time in the market for long-term investors• How Dubai’s zero property tax and no capital gains structure impacts returns
This episode is designed for U.S., Canadian, and international buyers looking to invest with clarity, confidence, and the right strategy in Dubai’s evolving real estate market.
📲 Personalized guidance for Dubai, Spain, or California real estateWhatsApp: https://wa.me/16193397978
0:00 Introduction and common Dubai real estate myths1:30 Expert insights with Tariq Jarrar, DevMark Dubai4:22 The biggest mistake investors make when choosing an agent8:17 Market timing versus time in the market12:26 Is Dubai real estate in a bubble16:00 Tax advantages investors need to understand22:28 Why developer selection is critical for long-term value
• Miss This and You’ll Regret It: Dubai Islands Explained• Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Dubai• Dubai Waterfront Property Opportunities• Why Dubai Property Demand Is Rising in 2025
Ghada “GG” BenitezCertified International Property Specialist (CIPS®)Licensed Realtor® | DRE# 01487964CEO, GG Benitez InternationalHost of The Dubai Connect™ PodcastOffices in Dubai, Spain, and California
🌍 Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com📩 Email: GG@GGBenitezInternational.com📞 WhatsApp: +1-619-339-7978📸 Instagram: @ggbenitezinternational💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ggbenitez
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Thinking about investing in Dubai real estate in 2025 but worried about making costly mistakes? This episode of The Dubai Connect™ Podcast, a top-ranked Dubai real estate podcast, breaks down the most common errors foreign investors make when buying property in Dubai and how to avoid them. Ghada “GG” Benitez, Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), Licensed Realtor®, and American Realtor® in Dubai, is joined by Tariq Jarrar, Executive at DevMark Dubai, to explain what actually matters when investing in this market. You will learn:• Why choosing the wrong agent or broker can cost you hundreds of thousands• How to evaluate Dubai developers beyond marketing hype• The truth about Dubai property bubbles and market cycles• Market timing versus time in the market for long-term investors• How Dubai’s zero property tax and no capital gains structure impacts returns This episode is designed for U.S., Canadian, and international buyers looking to invest with clarity, confidence, and the right strategy in Dubai’s evolving real estate market. 📲 Personalized guidance for Dubai, Spain, or California real estateWhatsApp: https://wa.me/16193397978 0:00 Introduction and common Dubai real estate myths1:30 Expert insights with Tariq Jarrar, DevMark Dubai4:22 The biggest mistake investors make when choosing an agent8:17 Market timing versus time in the market12:26 Is Dubai real estate in a bubble16:00 Tax advantages investors need to understand22:28 Why developer selection is critical for long-term value • Miss This and You’ll Regret It: Dubai Islands Explained• Off-Plan vs Ready Property in Dubai• Dubai Waterfront Property Opportunities• Why Dubai Property Demand Is Rising in 2025 Ghada “GG” BenitezCertified International Property Specialist (CIPS®)Licensed Realtor® | DRE# 01487964CEO, GG Benitez InternationalHost of The Dubai Connect™ PodcastOffices in Dubai, Spain, and California 🌍 Website: www.GGBenitezInternational.com📩 Email: GG@GGBenitezInternational.com📞 WhatsApp: +1-619-339-7978📸 Instagram: @ggbenitezinternational💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ggbenitez TimestampsWatch NextAbout the Host