Dubai Property Podcast

Craig is back talking with Mario about why buying Dubai property from overseas can be convenient, but it carries risks if buyers fail to verify who they are dealing with. We examine four reported scam methods, including fake brokers, AI-forged documents, fraudulent financing offers and fake escrow arrangements, and explain why independent checks matter before transferring money. Landry from Copenh...

Craig is back with another look at Dubai real estate, and is joined by Mario to discuss why some Dubai developers are handing over properties ahead of schedule, including one JVC project completed nine months early. For investors, an earlier handover could mean rental income sooner; for end-users, it could reduce rent payments elsewhere. But buyers must also prepare for potentially earlier final p...

Craig is back with a listener in London who is considering buying his first property in Abu Dhabi after friends suggested it offers better value than Dubai. With a budget of around AED 800,000, we explore potential areas for a 28-year-old first-time buyer and discuss Dubai developers releasing smaller numbers of units. Mario talks about what developers are doing with releasing small numbers onto t...

Craig is back talking about the latest Dubai and UAE real estate news and trends with Mario Volpi. Understanding the actual data is critical when evaluating affordable Dubai property. The latest market indices reveal International City apartments have an average asking price of AED 1,054 per square foot. However, official Dubai Land Department transaction data shows closed sales average AED 876 pe...

Craig is back talking about the latest population figures with Mario. Also Dubai recorded AED 72.6 billion in residential property sales during Q3 2026, across approximately 34,000 transactions. Compared with the same quarter last year, sales values fell 47% and transaction volumes dropped 38%. Off-plan remained dominant, accounting for 65% of sales value and 72% of purchases. ► Patreon Connect: h...

Craig is joined by Lillian and Mario to discuss real estate across the UAE. More than half of prospective Dubai property buyers still expect prices to fall, yet buying intent increased from 68% in July to 71% in August. A Property Finder survey of 4,113 active property seekers suggests buyers are becoming less willing to wait for the perfect market entry point. Lillian has more things for you to c...

Craig is back with the weekend panel. He is joined by Lillian and Mario to discuss why Dubai off-plan property buyers receive significant protection through project escrow accounts, but it is not a guaranteed money-back insurance policy. If a developer fails, RERA and the DLD investigate to either restructure the project for completion or cancel it, auditing finances to return remaining escrow fun...

We are back with Craig, Dana Lewis and Mario Volpi talking about why Dubai’s property market had to operate through an unusual period of regional uncertainty rather than a normal price correction. We look at the lessons from that period, whether the market has become more resilient, and whether buyer demand has shifted back towards off-plan projects as developers continue announcing new developmen...

Craig is back for the Saturday’s property show, Dana Lewis joins Mario Volpi to examine where the UAE property market stands after everything 2026 has brought. They discuss investor confidence, signs of market stability, the outlook for transactions before year-end, and the growing wave of distressed-property claims appearing across social media. ► Patreon Connect: https://www.patreon.com/cw/u5831...

Dubai’s property market is entering a more measured phase, with new developments, major infrastructure investment and significant volumes of completed projects shaping the next stage of growth. Craig and Mario Volpi examine the latest UAE real estate news, what the numbers are showing and where Dubai property is heading. ► Patreon Connect: https://www.patreon.com/cw/u58318628 ► Have your say by re...

Craig is back with Das joining us an ex banker to talk about where we are headed in this global financial market. We also get another one of your emails from a Dubai property buyer purchased a two-bedroom apartment at Terra Gardens, Expo City, for AED2.237 million and has paid 20%. With concerns about future prices, should she sell at 40–50% even at a loss, or hold until completion? The discussion...

Craig is back breaking down with Mario community options for another listener email. What can you buy in Dubai with a AED 2–2.5 million budget? We look at five townhouse communities offering options across different locations and development stages. From 3-bedroom homes in Town Square and Emaar South to 3 and 4-bedroom properties in DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC Lagoons and Verdana. ► Patreon Connect: http...

Craig is back with Mario talking about the latest Dubai property news including Mira Coral Bay is more than a branded residence project. The Al Mairid waterfront development combines apartments, villas, hotels, beach clubs, restaurants and a yacht club. With international luxury brands and a large masterplan, investors are looking beyond individual properties to Ras Al Khaimah’s broader tourism an...

Craig is back with Mario talking about the latest UAE and Dubai property news. Including people who are considering a move to Dubai are asking more than whether the city offers opportunity. They want to know about safety, stability, lifestyle costs, savings, and what happens if Dubai isn't right for them. The biggest question may be timing: move now, rent first, buy property, or wait? ► Patreon Co...

Craig is back with Mario Volpi with more of your emails. Dubai property buyers are becoming more slower in their decision making, asking are prices near the top? Is incoming supply a concern? What happens when it’s time to sell? And what is the real rental return after service charges, financing, vacancy and management costs? We examine five critical questions buyers should consider before purchas...

Craig is back talking about the latest Dubai real estate news with Mario, including Dubai has 564,000 homes under construction, but around 426,000 have already been sold, representing a 75.5% absorption rate. With almost 83% of homes scheduled for completion in 2026 already sold, the supply story is more nuanced. Looking beyond headline numbers reveals significant differences between individual Du...

Craig is back with Mario talking about the Dubai current property market. Investors are increasingly comparing Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah as UAE property markets evolve. Sharjah continues to provide an affordability alternative for Dubai’s workforce, with transactions surging 61.8% this year. Meanwhile, RAK’s investment story is closely tied to the $5.1 billion Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort, schedu...

Craig is joined by Aadesh and Mario to talk about the latest Dubai real estate stories, including Dubai’s industrial property market is attracting growing attention, with JLL reporting 12.8% year-on-year rental growth in Q1. Strong occupier demand and constrained supply are supporting the sector. Could warehouses and industrial property now offer investors a compelling alternative to Dubai apartme...

Craig is back with Aadesh and Mario to talk about one listener who raises concerns after being contacted by multiple Dubai property agents he never approached. We discuss how buyer enquiries can circulate, what investors should be asking about their personal information, and why buying property with a friend also requires clear legal safeguards covering ownership, payments, disputes and an eventua...

Craig is back with Mario to discuss another listener email from London highlighting the dilemma facing many potential Dubai buyers. Mel and Darren are continuing to save while waiting for greater stability before making their move. We discuss why buyers are becoming more cautious, why rushing may not be necessary, and how a slower market can create better opportunities. We also look  at some of th...

Craig is back with Mario talking about why Dubai’s property market is becoming more cautious and subdued in some areas, with buyers moving away from rushed decisions and showing renewed interest in ready, move-in properties. At the same time, major developers remain better positioned than smaller players facing higher financing and construction costs. We examine what this changing market means for...

Craig is back with another listener email from Justin in Dublin who questions whether discounted Dubai property is worth the risk while choosing to remain in Ireland, save and prioritise job stability. We also examine with Mario Cavendish Maxwell’s latest data, showing record first-half completions and a significant slowdown in new project launches as Dubai enters a new market phase. ► Patreon Con...

Craig is back with Mario and a listener called Veronica to talk about how real these 30-40% property discounts are. Plus we hear from a Sydney listener asking about service charges and how they can vary significantly depending on the building, facilities and level of amenities. Mario Volpi explains how these costs work, how they differ from Australia and why investors should understand ongoing own...

Craig is back with Mario Volpi talking about whether Dubai real estate can finish the year stronger than many expect? We examine why analysts remain confident despite regional uncertainty, from AED421 billion in first-half property transactions to growing end-user demand, flexible payment plans and increasing international investor activity. Discover the key drivers shaping Dubai's next phase of s...

Craig and Mario talk about a listeners email on why he's relocating to Dubai despite ongoing Gulf tensions, while many buyers continue waiting for deeper price corrections. We examine whether delaying is the right strategy and compare what AED1 million buys in Dubai versus Sydney and Los Angeles, highlighting value, opportunity and current market sentiment for investors. ► Patreon Connect: https:/...