Why Indians Are Moving Their Money to Dubai Real Estate | The On-Ground Reality | FWS 85
Published: 2025-12-21
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Published: 2025-12-21
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Predictions from this Video
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Expects at least a certain growth in Dubai real estate in the next 3 years.
"I'm expecting at least grow in the next 3 years."
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Confirms the minimum growth expectation for Dubai real estate in the next 3 years.
"Yes, that's the minimum."
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Investments in certain Dubai areas have appreciated by 150% in the last four years.
"And majority of the investments have happened here and appreciated about 150% in the last four years."
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Predicts at least 50% growth in the next 3 years for a specific area in Dubai.
"I'm expecting at least at least 50% growth in the next 3 years."
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Confirms the minimum price growth expectation of at least 50% in 3 years.
"Yes, that's the minimum at least to reach that price."
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Believes Dubai real estate prices will continue to increase.
"I believe the prices are only going to go up from here."
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Believes the Dubai real estate market is at the beginning of its growth cycle.
"I believe that we're actually at the beginning of the cycle, not at the end."
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Dubai's population has surpassed 4 million as of mid-July 2025.
"we've crossed 4 million which I mentioned"
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A new development is identified as the future center of Dubai.
"this is a new center of Dubai's future."
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A specific real estate investment in Dubai is considered recession-proof.
"It's a recession proof product."
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Demand for housing will persist in Dubai as long as people commute for work and use city infrastructure.
"there'll be requirement of home and this goes for any metropolitan city across the globe."
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Investing in Dubai real estate is equivalent to investing in the Dubai government's vision.
"you're investing into Dubai's vision"
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A statement from the Dubai government solidifies the future of a particular development.
"When that is said, it's uh it's set in stone."
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The Dubai government is prioritizing development and investment in a specific area (Dubai South).
"the government is mostly focused in this area."
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Apartments in new waterfront areas like Dubai Island are expected to appreciate.
"So as I mentioned next to the water there's still opportunities for apartments which will be appreciating because there are newer areas like the Dubai island."
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A property 15 minutes away from Dubai Hills is predicted to grow by at least 50% in value over the next 3 years.
"So when you compare that in regards to this which is 15 minutes away from the buy hills, I'm expecting at least at least 50% growth in the next 3 years."
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The Dubai government has established a 10-year 'Dubai 33' plan and a '2040 Master Plan'.
"The government has made a D33 plan and a 2040 master plan in the"
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The Dubai 33 plan (introduced in 2023) is a 10-year initiative focused on increasing GDP, foreign trade, sustainability, and positioning Dubai as a top city for trade and livability.
"So it's a Dubai 33 plan which was actually introduced in 2023 where we had certain goals and the goals was of course to increase GDP in uh increase foreign trade and this was a full 10-year plan focusing on sustainability and getting Dubai to be the number one city with in trade and also the number one livable city."
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The 2040 Master Plan for Dubai projects a population growth to 7.8 million people.
"And the 2040 master plan is a bigger plan where actually we're going to have predicted growth of 7.8 million people."
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With 40,000 professionals working in Expo City, a significant demand for homes in the immediate vicinity is anticipated.
"So, we will see approximately 40,000 professionals working here. If 40,000 professionals are working here and traffic is a pandemic, a global pandemic, right? I mean, nobody wants to travel away from their office and people want homes close to their office. So, we can assume there could be a demand of similar amount of homes in this area."
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Expo City Dubai operates on a supply deficit model, with high demand and limited supply of housing.
"So, we work on something what we call a supply deficit, right? There's a massive demand. There's low supply."
Pending
A new villa community is launching with prices starting at 7 million dirhams (approximately 16-18 crore INR).
"Uh there is a villa community that is coming right here. The price will be starting at 7 million dhams, which is about 16 to 18 crores."
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Townhouse prices in the Grand Polo community start at around 6.5 to 7 crore INR.
"Townhouse prices start at about 6 1/2 to 7 crores."
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In interior parts of Dubai, townhouses (2000-2500 sq ft) start around 6 crore INR, and standalone villas start from 10-12 crore INR.
"you can have a townhouse a very good size about 2,000 to 2,500 ft² at about 6 crores and yes at 6 crores and you can for a villa a standalone villa could go from about 10 to 12 crores starting."
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Townhouses and villas in Dubai South, an area of government focus, are available starting from approximately 6 crore INR.
"The government is mostly focused in this area. So you can also buy town houses and villas here about 6 crores onwards."
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Waterfront properties have seen an average appreciation of 150%, from small apartments to penthouses.
"On a lot of the waterfront properties because we have different different This is an average of 150%. Going from the small apartment to pen houses."
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Dubai's downtown property prices, which were around 4,000 dirhams per square foot in 2014, have only recently returned to that level.
"So, when downtown prices in 2014 for some units were about 4,000 dhams per square foot, we only have started transacting at 4,000 dhams per per square ft recently"
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By 2030, only 22% of available villas and townhouses will be ready or under construction, compared to apartments.
"So, we have only 22% of villas and town houses that are ready and under construction till 2030 as compared to apartments."
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Apartments in areas near the airport are predicted to appreciate significantly, with prices around 5 crore INR.
"So, there are apartments in areas that are very close to the airport that are really going to appreciate which are close to 5 crores."
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Approximately 24 billion dirhams have been invested in Expo City Dubai.
"We have spent approximately 24 billion dhams over it"
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Expo City Dubai is the only community, besides Downtown Dubai, with a dedicated metro station.
"we are the only community in Dubai after downtown where there's a dedicated metro station"
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As of the current date, approximately 4,000 employees are already working in Expo City Dubai.
"So already approximately Literally 4,000 employees are coming and working out here as of today."
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There is a significant demand and limited supply in the Expo City Dubai project.
"There's a massive demand. There's low supply."
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With 40,000 professionals expected to work in Expo City, a substantial demand for housing close to their workplaces is predicted.
"If 40,000 professionals are working here and traffic is a pandemic, a global pandemic, right? I mean, nobody wants to travel away from their office and people want homes close to their office. So, we can assume there could be a demand of similar amount of homes in this area."
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The speaker expects Dubai real estate to grow in value over the next three years.
"I'm expecting at least grow in the next 3 years."
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Expo City Dubai will accommodate only 35,000 people, despite an expected workforce of 40,000 professionals.
"We are providing accommodation to only 35,000 people."
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This confirms the minimum expectation of growth for Dubai real estate in the next three years.
"Yes, that's the minimum."
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Purchasing property in Expo City will likely increase rental and resale demand due to the housing shortage relative to the workforce.
"So, if you purchase a property, what happens to your rental and resale demand? It goes up because if there are four people, only one get an opportunity to live here. The remaining three will have to go somewhere else out here."
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Waterfront properties in Dubai have seen a 150% price increase in the past four years.
"In the last four years, it has grown by 150%."
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The speaker predicts a minimum of 50% growth for properties in the Grand Polo community within the next three years.
"I'm expecting at least at least 50% growth in the next 3 years."
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Expo City Dubai is described as an advanced version of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
"So this looks like an advanced version of difc"
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The speaker expects Dubai real estate to grow in the next 3 years.
"I'm expecting at least grow in the next 3 years."
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This reiterates the expectation of at least 50% growth for properties in the Grand Polo community over the next three years.
"Yes, that's the minimum at least to reach that price."
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Expo City Dubai is attracting global Fortune 500 companies like Nestle, NG, and Siemens, distinguishing it from DIFC which primarily hosts hedge funds and investment banks.
"Here you find Nestles and NG and Seammens and Emirates, you know, global Fortune 500 companies moving in out here. That's the difference out here."
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The speaker confirms that the previous growth prediction is a minimum expectation.
"Yes, that's the minimum."
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The speaker believes that Dubai real estate prices will continue to increase.
"I believe the prices are only going to go up from here."
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Investments in certain Dubai areas have appreciated by 150% in the last four years.
"And majority of the investments have happened here and appreciated about 150% ... In the last four years, it has grown by 150%."
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The significant investment in Expo City Dubai, backed by the government's vision, suggests a low probability of failure, implying that any failure would necessitate discussions about another city entirely.
"our billions of dollars have gone here if this goes down let's talk about another city right because this is where Dubai's vision comes in place you are investing into Dubai's vision"
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The speaker believes the Dubai real estate market is in the early stages of a growth cycle.
"I believe that we're actually at the beginning of the cycle, not at the end."
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The speaker predicts at least 50% growth in the next 3 years for real estate in areas 15 minutes away from Dubai Hills.
"I'm expecting at least at least 50% growth in the next 3 years."
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It takes an average of 6-7 years of income to afford a property in Dubai.
"it would take on an average salary only 6 to 7 years to be able to afford a property in Dubai."
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The predicted 50% growth is considered a minimum target.
"Yes, that's the minimum at least to reach that price."
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500,000 people have moved to Dubai in the last five years.
"we've had 500,000 people move to Dubai"
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Dubai's D33 agenda, a 10-year plan, aims to position the city among the top three most livable cities globally.
"the D33 agenda that I keep telling you about that the 10-year plan is that Dubai needs to be in the top three most livable cities."
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Investment in areas where the government is focusing, such as Dubai South and the Expo site, is expected to yield financial returns.
"So you're saying there is a new airport happening in Dubai South and next to that there is something called as the expo. Yes, we're going to go to the expo because where the government is investing is where you're going to make money."
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The 2040 master plan for Dubai predicts a population growth to 7.8 million people.
"the 2040 master plan is a bigger plan where actually we're going to have predicted growth of 7.8 million people."
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The government is prioritizing development and investment in the Dubai South area.
"majority of the government is focused here."
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The speaker believes that Dubai real estate prices will continue to increase.
"I believe the prices are only going to go up from here."
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Townhouses and villas in Dubai South are available starting from approximately 6 crores.
"So you can also buy town houses and villas here about 6 crores onwards"
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The Dubai real estate market is considered to be at the beginning of its growth cycle.
"I believe that we're actually at the beginning of the cycle, not at the end."
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4,000 employees are currently working at Expo City Dubai.
"4,000 employees are coming and working out here"
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Dubai's population crossed 4 million by mid-July 2025, with 500,000 new residents in the preceding 5 years.
"and as of 2025 mid July we've crossed 4 million which I mentioned which means in the last 5 years we've had 500,000 people move to Dubai"
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There are no available homes for the 4,000 employees working at Expo City Dubai.
"and I have absolute zero homes."
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Dubai's low tax rate (9%) combined with global compliance makes it attractive for multinational corporations.
"because we get global compliance and really low tax because 9% tax is still the lowest."
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There is significant demand and limited supply of housing in Expo City Dubai.
"there's a massive demand. There's low supply."
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On an average salary, it takes 6 to 7 years to afford a property in Dubai.
"it would take on an average salary only 6 to 7 years to be able to afford a property in Dubai."
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With 40,000 professionals expected to work in Expo City Dubai, and considering traffic concerns, there could be a demand for a similar number of homes in the area.
"If 40,000 professionals are working here and traffic is a pandemic, a global pandemic, right? I mean, nobody wants to travel away from their office and people want homes close to their office. So, we can assume there could be a demand of similar amount of homes in this area."
Pending
The D33 agenda aims to make Dubai one of the top three most livable cities globally within 10 years.
"the D33 agenda that I keep telling you about that the 10-year plan is that Dubai needs to be in the top three most livable cities."
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Expo City Dubai plans to accommodate only 35,000 people, despite an expected workforce of 40,000 professionals.
"We are providing accommodation to only 35,000 people."
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The Dubai 2040 master plan predicts a population growth to 7.8 million people.
"And the 2040 master plan is a bigger plan where actually we're going to have predicted growth of 7.8 million people."
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Approximately 40,000 professionals are expected to work within the Expo City Dubai project.
"So, in the entire scope of the project, you will see approximately 40,000 professionals working here."
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Investing in areas where the government is heavily investing, like Dubai South, is predicted to be profitable.
"where the government is investing is where you're going to make money."
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Purchasing property in Expo City Dubai is expected to increase rental and resale demand due to the limited housing availability for the workforce.
"If you purchase a property, what happens to your rental and resale demand? It goes up because if there are four people, only one get an opportunity to live here. The remaining three will have to go somewhere else out here."
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Expo City Dubai is being presented as a prestigious global event and development.
"So, Expo is the Rolex of Dober. So there's a very long tradition of having world expose"
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Expo City Dubai is the only community in Dubai, besides Downtown, with a dedicated metro station.
"we are the only community in Dubai after downtown where there's a dedicated metro station"
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Expo City Dubai is highlighted as a unique community powered entirely by renewable solar energy.
"we're the only community which is made uh uh on the level that everything is running on green energy we are the only community in the world which runs completely on renewable solar"
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A metro station connecting to Al Maktoum International Airport, the world's largest, is planned for Expo City Dubai.
"the next metro station will be the world's largest airport out there Almakum airport metro station out here connected two metro"
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Former country pavilions from the Dubai World Expo are being converted into offices for multinational and Fortune 500 companies.
"So all the buildings that you see you are right now here with me and all these ground plus two buildings that you're seeing these were once pavilions for the countries which participated in the Dubai uh in Dubai World Expo and now these buildings are turning into offices of the multinationals the Fortune 500 companies which are moving into Dubai but to expose city Dubai."
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A mall structure at Expo City Dubai is already complete and will become operational soon.
"we have a structure of a mall which is completely ready"
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Expo City Dubai will provide housing for employees of multinational and Fortune 500 companies relocating to the area.
"So we are bringing in employees from fortune 500 and multinational companies and for those employees we're going to provide homes out here."
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The speaker suggests that investing in Expo City Dubai is a secure option because the government has a significant stake and has invested billions, implying a low risk of failure.
"So, what can I expect? Well, Dubai market is very different. I'll give you a two-part answer. One is that when you're planning to put your hard earned money out here, remember that our skin is very much in the game. The government's skin is very much in the game and we have spent billions out here."
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Expo City Dubai is experiencing a supply deficit with high demand and low availability of housing.
"So we work on something what we call a supply deficit, right? There's a massive demand. There's low supply."
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Approximately 24 billion dirhams have been invested in Expo City Dubai.
"We have spent approximately 24 billion dhams over it"
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With 40,000 professionals working at Expo City Dubai, there is an anticipated demand for a similar number of homes in the area due to the desire for proximity to workplaces.
"So in the entire scope of the project, you will see approximately 40,000 professionals working here. If 40,000 professionals are working here and traffic is a pandemic, a global pandemic, right? I mean, nobody wants to travel away from their office and people want homes close to their office. So, we can assume there could be a demand of similar amount of homes in this area."
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A statement from Dubai's leadership designates Expo City Dubai as the 'center of Dubai's future,' implying a guaranteed success and inability to fail.
"This is a new center of Dubai's future. When that is said, it's uh it's set in stone. You cannot go wrong."
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Expo City Dubai plans to accommodate 35,000 people, despite a larger workforce.
"We are providing accommodation to only 35,000 people."
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The Dubai real estate market reached its peak in 2014 and only matched that peak again at the end of 2024.
"Dubai real estate market had reached its peak in 2014 and we only reached that same peak again at the end of 2024."
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Purchasing property in Expo City Dubai is expected to see increased rental and resale demand due to the limited housing supply relative to the workforce.
"If you purchase a property, what happens to your rental and resale demand? It goes up because if there are four people, only one get an opportunity to live here. The remaining three will have to go somewhere else out here."
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Affording a property in India would take 20-25 years based on average salaries, compared to 6-7 years in Dubai.
"In India that would be like 20 25 years."
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The significant government investment in Expo City Dubai suggests a low probability of failure.
"our billions of dollars have gone here if this goes down let's talk about another city"
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Dubai's continued population growth, tourism, attractiveness for companies, and lower costs compared to London and Singapore indicate it has not reached its full potential and has room for further growth.
"So, basically you're saying that because there is continued population growth, there is good tourism, companies will keep finding Dubai attractive to set up shop here. So that'll create more jobs, more people will come. And the fact that it is still actually cheaper than other countries which are you know other developed countries like you know London and Singapore, you're saying Dubai has not reached its full potential yet. So hence there is room for growth."
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Investing in Expo City Dubai is framed as an investment in the overall vision for Dubai's future.
"You are investing into Dubai's vision"
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The speaker suggests that families tend to buy villas in the interior parts of Dubai.
"So, basically you're saying people buy villas in the interior parts of Dubai once they have a family."
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Expo City Dubai is presented as a recession-proof investment.
"It's a recessionp proof product."
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A 3-bedroom property that cost 2.1 million four years ago now sells for 5.5 million.
"a 3bedroom was available for 2.1 million and today it sells for 5.5 million."
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The continued demand for housing in metropolitan cities, including Dubai, is driven by people's need for homes close to jobs, amenities, and transportation.
"Till the time there are people who are going to their jobs, they're going to exhibitions, they're going to airport, they're going to metro, they're using highways, there'll be requirement of home and this goes for any metropolitan city across the globe."
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A townhouse of 2,000 to 2,500 sq ft in the interior of Dubai is priced around 6 crores.
"You can have a townhouse a very good size about 2,000 to 2,500 ft² at about 6 crores"
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Expo City Dubai is declared as a foundational element of Dubai's future, implying a strong commitment and permanence.
"this is a new center of Dubai's future. When that is said, it's uh it's set in stone."
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Standalone villas in the interior of Dubai start at approximately 10 to 12 crores.
"for a villa a standalone villa could go from about 10 to 12 crores starting."
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Dubai's 10-year D33 plan aims to establish it as one of the top three most livable cities globally.
"the 10-year plan is that Dubai needs to be in the top three most livable cities."
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Apartments near the water and in newer areas like Dubai Islands are expected to appreciate. Dubai South, an area near the airport, is also a focus for government investment.
"So as I mentioned next to the water there's still opportunities for apartments which will be appreciating because there are newer areas like the Dubai island. I don't know if you've heard about it. And the next is this side. Everybody's heard about the airport but there's more to the airport than Dubai South. The government is mostly focused in this area."
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The Dubai 33 (D33) plan, initiated in 2023, is a 10-year strategy focused on increasing GDP and foreign trade, promoting sustainability, and positioning Dubai as the leading city in trade and livability.
"So it's a Dubai 33 plan which was actually introduced in 2023 where we had certain goals and the goals was of course to increase GDP in uh increase foreign trade and this was a full 10-year plan focusing on sustainability and getting Dubai to be the number one city with in trade and also the number one livable city."
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Townhouses in the Grand Polo community are priced starting from 6.5 to 7 crores.
"Townhouse prices start at about 6 1/2 to 7 crores."
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The 2040 master plan for Dubai forecasts a significant population increase to 7.8 million people.
"And the 2040 master plan is a bigger plan where actually we're going to have predicted growth of 7.8 million people."
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A 3-bedroom property in Dubai Hills that cost 2.1 million four years ago now sells for 5.5 million.
"About 4 years ago, a 3bedroom was available for 2.1 million and today it sells for 5.5 million."
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The speaker indicates that properties in the Dubai Creek Harbour area, including townhouses, are completely sold out, highlighting high demand.
"So, how much would a These are villas, right? Yes. These are town houses. These are town houses. So this is a three-bedroom townhouse. Yes. But I'm sorry it's all sold. Oh, I can't buy anything. Everything here is sold. Everything there that you see is also sold, but we're just showing it to you. Okay. And we've you So, what is available? Show me what is available?"
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A new villa community is launching with prices starting at 7 million dirhams (approximately 16-18 crores).
"So, what is available? Show me what is available. Uh there is a villa community that is coming right here. The price will be starting at 7 million dhams, which is about 16 to 18 crores."
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A new villa community is launching with prices starting at 7 million dirhams (approximately 16-18 crores INR).
"Uh there is a villa community that is coming right here. The price will be starting at 7 million dhams, which is about 16 to 18 crores."
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Continued population growth, tourism, company attraction, and lower costs than London and Singapore suggest Dubai has not reached its full potential and has room for growth.
"So, basically you're saying that because there is continued population growth, there is good tourism, companies will keep finding Dubai attractive to set up shop here. So that'll create more jobs, more people will come. And the fact that it is still actually cheaper than other countries which are you know other developed countries like you know London and Singapore, you're saying Dubai has not reached its full potential yet. So hence there is room for growth."
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Grand Polo, an equestrian-themed community launched six months prior, offers townhouses.
"So this is the newest community launched just 6 months ago called Grand Polo with a theme of horses and club resort equestrian community."
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Dubai has moved away from a reputation for money laundering by adhering to global compliance standards, making it attractive for multinational corporations due to its global compliance and low 9% tax rate.
"So, everybody thought okay people any place which doesn't have taxes we will be able to launder money etc. Now Dubai did not want to be in that category. So once we follow compliance and global standard compliances all the multinational corporations can come here because we get global compliance and really low tax because 9% tax is still the lowest."
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Townhouses in the Grand Polo community start at approximately 6.5 to 7 crore INR.
"Townhouse prices start at about 6 1/2 to 7 crores."
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Investment in areas where the government is investing, such as Dubai South and the Expo site, is likely to lead to financial gains.
"So, you're saying there is a new airport happening in Dubai South and next to that there is something called as the expo. Yes, we're going to go to the expo because where the government is investing is where you're going to make money."
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A 3-bedroom property in Dubai Hills that was available for 2.1 million four years ago now sells for 5.5 million.
"About 4 years ago, a 3bedroom was available for 2.1 million and today it sells for 5.5 million."
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Apartments near the water and in new areas like Dubai Islands are expected to appreciate. Dubai South, an area around the airport, is a focus for government investment, with townhouses and villas available from around 6 crores.
"So, as I mentioned next to the water there's still opportunities for apartments which will be appreciating because there are newer areas like the Dubai island. I don't know if you've heard about it. And the next is this side. Everybody's heard about the airport but there's more to the airport than Dubai South. The government is mostly focused in this area. So you can also buy town houses and villas here about 6 crores onwards"
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The speaker predicts at least 50% growth in the next three years for properties located 15 minutes away from Dubai Hills, based on past appreciation trends.
"So when you compare that in regards to this which is 15 minutes away from the buy hills, right? I'm expecting at least at least 50% growth in the next 3 years."
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The price per square foot in Dubai remains relatively low.
"The other thing that you mentioned that it's still which I also mentioned that price per square foot is low."
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It is still possible to purchase villas or townhouses for under 10 crore INR in newly launching communities in the interior parts of Dubai, as opposed to the coastline.
"So basically I can still buy like a villa or a townhouse under 10 crores uh in these new community projects that are launching in the you know the interior parts of Dubai not really the coastline. Right?"
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The 2040 master plan anticipates Dubai's population to grow to 7.8 million.
"And the 2040 master plan is a bigger plan where actually we're going to have predicted growth of 7.8 million people."
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Areas around the new Dubai International Airport, including townhouses and apartments, are expected to appreciate significantly due to government investment and proximity to the airport, with some apartments priced around 5 crores INR.
"But it also happens to be the place where the government is pumping in a lot of money. Okay. Everybody's heard about the new Dubai International Airport. Right. But that's not the only reason places around the airport are going to appreciate like town houses and when we were talking about apartment appreciation. There are apartments in areas that are very close to the airport that are really going to appreciate which are close to 5 crores."
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Expo City Dubai is described as a 'recession proof product.'
"It's a recession proof product."
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The speaker expresses concern about a potential real estate market bubble in Dubai in 2025 and the risk of a significant price drop.
"So my worries that what if it's already in a bubble and the market will crash like what if my money drops by 30 40%. How can I be confident of investing in Dubai right now in 2025?"
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As long as people are commuting for work, attending events, and utilizing transportation, there will be a demand for housing in Dubai, similar to any global metropolitan city.
"The market may go up or down. Till the time there are people who are going to their jobs, they're going to exhibitions, they're going to airport, they're going to metro, they're using highways, there'll be requirement of home and this goes for any metropolitan city across the globe."
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The Dubai real estate market has reportedly reached its previous peak from 2014 at the end of 2024.
"Dubai real estate market had reached its peak in 2014 and we only reached that same peak again at the end of 2024."
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A 3-bedroom property that cost 2.1 million four years ago now sells for 5.5 million.
"4 years ago 3bedroom was available for 2.1 million and today it sells for 5.5 million."
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Downtown Dubai property prices in 2014 were around 4,000 dirhams per square foot, and this price point has only recently been reached again.
"So when downtown prices in 2014 for some units were about 4,000 dhams per square foot, we only have started transacting at 4,000 dhams per per square ft recently"
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It would take 20-25 years to afford a property in Dubai based on average Indian salaries, compared to 6-7 years in Dubai itself.
"In India, that would be like 20 25 years."
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The area around the airport, specifically Dubai South, is a focus for government investment and offers townhouses and villas starting from approximately 6 crore INR.
"And the next is this side. Everybody's heard about the airport but there's more to the airport than Dubai South. The government is mostly focused in this area. So you can also buy town houses and villas here about 6 crores onwards"
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A villa near the beaches of Dubai is estimated to cost around 200 crore.
"Buying a villa near the beaches of Dubai will be about 200 cr."
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The 2040 master plan, anticipating a population of 7.8 million, involves segmenting Dubai and strategically allocating government funds to develop these areas.
"and the 2040 master plan is a bigger plan where actually we're going to have predicted growth of 7.8 million people. And of course that's a huge plan but it's dividing Dubai into different different segments and then we're going to focus and put in well the government's going to put in the money that way."
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The lowest priced villas near the coastal areas of Dubai are around 200 crore.
"The the lowest price one would be about 200 crores."
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Buildings within Expo City Dubai, originally country pavilions, are being repurposed as offices for multinational and Fortune 500 companies.
"and now these buildings are turning into offices of the multinationals the Fortune 500 companies which are moving into Dubai but to expose city Dubai."
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Villas located near the coast or beaches of Dubai are priced at approximately 200 crore.
"So buying a villa near the coastal area of Dubai, near the beaches of Dubai will be about 200 crores."
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As of the recording, approximately 4,000 employees are already working at Expo City Dubai.
"So already approximately Literally 4,000 employees are coming and working out here as of today."
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Townhouses in the interior parts of Dubai, with sizes around 2,000 to 2,500 sq ft, cost approximately 6 crores.
"So, how much is a villa over there in in the interior like below inside parts of Dubai? You can have a townhouse a very good size about 2,000 to 2,500 ft² at about 6 crores"
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Confirming that 4,000 employees have already started working at Expo City Dubai.
"4,000 professionals. 4,000 employees have already come and working here"
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Standalone villas in the interior of Dubai start from approximately 10 to 12 crores.
"and you can for a villa a standalone villa could go from about 10 to 12 crores starting."
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There is a significant mismatch between the number of employees working at Expo City Dubai and the available housing, indicating a substantial supply deficit and high demand.
"and I have absolute zero homes. So we work on something what we call a supply deficit, right? There's a massive demand. There's low supply."
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Apartments located near the water and in newer areas like Dubai Islands are expected to appreciate in value.
"So, as I mentioned next to the water there's still opportunities for apartments which will be appreciating because there are newer areas like the Dubai island."
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The Expo City Dubai project is expected to employ approximately 40,000 professionals.
"So in the entire scope of the project, you will see approximately 40,000 professionals working here."
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Dubai South, an area around the airport, is a key focus for government investment and development.
"And the next is this side. Everybody's heard about the airport but there's more to the airport than Dubai South. The government is mostly focused in this area."
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Given that 40,000 professionals will work at Expo City Dubai, and considering the desire for proximity to work, there's an expected demand for a comparable number of homes in the vicinity.
"If 40,000 professionals are working here and traffic is a pandemic, a global pandemic, right? I mean, nobody wants to travel away from their office and people want homes close to their office. So, we can assume there could be a demand of similar amount of homes in this area."
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A new villa community is launching with prices starting at 7 million dirhams (approximately 16-18 crores).
"Uh there is a villa community that is coming right here. The price will be starting at 7 million dhams, which is about 16 to 18 crores."
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Expo City Dubai is planned to accommodate 35,000 residents.
"We are providing accommodation to only 35,000 people."
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Townhouses in the Grand Polo community begin at approximately 6.5 to 7 crores.
"Townhouse prices start at about 6 1/2 to 7 crores."
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Even with an estimated 10,000 homes in Expo City Dubai, the housing supply will only meet about a quarter of the demand generated by the 40,000 professionals working there.
"For example, if I assume there are four people in a family, 35,000 population divided by four, I'm talking about 8,600 homes. Or let's say on the higher side, let's say 10,000 homes. Even if I make 10,000 homes and there are 40,000 professionals, I'm absorbing approximately 1/4 of the demand that I am generating out here."
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A 3-bedroom property in Dubai Hills, priced at 2.1 million four years ago, is now selling for 5.5 million.
"About 4 years ago, a 3bedroom was available for 2.1 million and today it sells for 5.5 million."
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Property owners in Expo City Dubai can expect increased rental and resale demand because the available housing will accommodate only a fraction of the workforce.
"If you purchase a property, what happens to your rental and resale demand? It goes up because if there are four people, only one get an opportunity to live here. The remaining three will have to go somewhere else out here."
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The speaker anticipates at least 50% growth in the next three years for properties located 15 minutes away from Dubai Hills, based on past performance.
"So when you compare that in regards to this which is 15 minutes away from the buy hills, I'm expecting at least at least 50% growth in the next 3 years."
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Expo City Dubai will have a dedicated metro station, similar to Downtown Dubai, providing access to the existing airport and the future Al Maktoum International Airport, along with a central business district and a nearly completed mall.
"we are the only community in Dubai after downtown where there's a dedicated metro station this takes you all the way to the existing airport this side and the next metro station will be the world's largest airport out there Almakum airport metro station out here connected two metro on one side you find exhibition center and a very big central business district out here on another side we have a structure of a mall which is completely ready"
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It is still possible to purchase villas or townhouses under 10 crores in new community projects launching in the interior parts of Dubai, away from the coastline.
"So, basically I can still buy like a villa or a townhouse under 10 crores uh in these new community projects that are launching in the you know the interior parts of Dubai not really the coastline."
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The current stage of development in Expo City Dubai, which might typically take 7-8 years for other communities, has been achieved.
"it would take any other developer any other community to reach uh here it will take around 7 years to 8 years"
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Areas around the new Dubai International Airport are expected to see appreciation in townhouses and apartments, with apartments near the airport potentially appreciating significantly, priced around 5 crores.
"But it also happens to be the place where the government is pumping in a lot of money. Okay. Everybody's heard about the new Dubai International Airport. Right. But that's not the only reason places around the airport are going to appreciate like town houses and when we were talking about apartment appreciation. There are apartments in areas that are very close to the airport that are really going to appreciate which are close to 5 crores."
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Properties located 15 minutes from Dubai Hills are predicted to grow by at least 50% in value within the next three years, with this figure representing a minimum expectation.
"So when you compare that in regards to this which is 15 minutes away from the buy hills, right? I'm expecting at least at least 50% growth in the next 3 years. Yes, that's the minimum at least to reach that price."
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The speaker expresses concern about the Dubai real estate market being in a bubble and the potential for a significant price crash.
"So my worries that what if it's already in a bubble and the market will crash like what if my money drops by 30 40%. How can I be confident of investing in Dubai right now in 2025?"
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Continued population growth, tourism, and attractiveness for businesses, coupled with being more affordable than cities like London and Singapore, suggest that Dubai has not yet reached its full potential and has room for future growth, even with potential market corrections.
"So basically you're saying that because there is continued population growth, there is good tourism, companies will keep finding Dubai attractive to set up shop here. So that'll create more jobs, more people will come. And the fact that it is still actually cheaper than other countries which are you know other developed countries like you know London and Singapore, you're saying Dubai has not reached its full potential yet. So hence there is room for growth. So even if there is a correction, it doesn't mean that the trend is not going up."
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Downtown Dubai property prices, which were around 4,000 dirhams per square foot in 2014, have only recently returned to that transaction level.
"So when downtown prices in 2014 for some units were about 4,000 dhams per square foot, we only have started transacting at 4,000 dhams per per square ft recently"
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The speaker believes the Dubai real estate market is in the early stages of its growth cycle.
"So I believe that we're actually at the beginning of the cycle, not at the end."
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Dubai's population has grown from 1 million in 2001 to over 4 million by mid-July 2025, indicating rapid growth.
"people in Dubai in 2001 we actually had the population of only 1 million people 2011 we reached to 2 million 2021 we reached to 3.5 million okay and as of 2025 mid July we've crossed 4 million"
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Compared to Dubai, it would take 20-25 years to afford a property in India based on average salaries.
"In India that would be like 20 25 years."
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Dubai's economic drivers (population growth, tourism, business attractiveness) and its competitive pricing compared to cities like London and Singapore indicate it has not reached its full potential, suggesting further growth.
"So basically you're saying that because there is continued population growth, there is good tourism, companies will keep finding Dubai attractive to set up shop here. So that'll create more jobs, more people will come. And the fact that it is still actually cheaper than other countries which are you know other developed countries like you know London and Singapore, you're saying Dubai has not reached its full potential yet. So hence there is room for growth."
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Dubai's extensive greenfield projects allow for the creation of futuristic and sustainable cities from scratch, a feat not easily achievable in established cities like London and New York due to the need for rebuilding.
"Dubai actually is has the largest number of green field projects. Okay. Green field is that we are actually building everything from scratch. We have tons of land. So we are able to create futuristic cities and they will be sustainable. If you had to get those futuristic cities in London and New York, it's not possible because you'll be rebuilding."
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Building futuristic cities in established locations like London and New York is difficult due to the need for rebuilding, unlike in Dubai where construction is from scratch.
"If you had to get those futuristic cities in London and New York, it's not possible because you'll be rebuilding."
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A statement from Dubai's leadership designating Expo City as the 'new center of Dubai's future' implies a high degree of certainty and an extremely low probability of investment failure.
"You're saying almost probability would be zero. You can't go wrong, right? Because Dubai's media office has announced a statement from his highness which says that this is a new center of Dubai's future. When that is said, it's uh it's set in stone."
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Dubai's D33 agenda, a 10-year plan, aims to make the city one of the top three most livable cities globally.
"the D33 agenda that I keep telling you about that the 10-year plan is that Dubai needs to be in the top three most livable cities."
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The Dubai 33 plan, launched in 2023, is a 10-year initiative focused on increasing GDP, foreign trade, sustainability, and positioning Dubai as the number one city for trade and livability.
"So it's a Dubai 33 plan which was actually introduced in 2023 where we had certain goals and the goals was of course to increase GDP in uh increase foreign trade and this was a full 10-year plan focusing on sustainability and getting Dubai to be the number one city with in trade and also the number one livable city."
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The speaker is highly impressed with Expo City Dubai and considers it a favorite project.
"Expo City Dubai. Here is this amazing model. Wow, this is my most favorite project."
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Expo City Dubai is likened to the 'Rolex of Dubai,' suggesting high quality and prestige.
"Expo is the Rolex of Dober."
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Expo 2020 in Dubai was a major global event, showcasing the city on an international level and being one of the largest expos ever held.
"they exposed Dubai on a global level that's what happened expo 2020 and keeps on happening every four years okay expo 2020 got in the highlight because it happened to be as it is the habit of the bike one of the world's largest ever done expo"
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Expo City Dubai showcases the city's global image with its complete infrastructure, running entirely on green energy and renewable solar power, making it unique worldwide.
"right so this is what Dubai want to show showcase on a global level who we are uh a community which is completely made the infrastructure is completely ready we're the only community which is made uh uh on the level that everything is running on green energy we are the only community in the world which runs completely on renewable solar"
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Buildings at Expo City Dubai, originally country pavilions, are being transformed into offices for multinational and Fortune 500 companies relocating to the city.
"So all the buildings that you see you are right now here with me and all these ground plus two buildings that you're seeing these were once pavilions for the countries which participated in the Dubai uh in Dubai World Expo and now these buildings are turning into offices of the multinationals the Fortune 500 companies which are moving into Dubai but to expose city Dubai."
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Expo City Dubai will provide housing (apartments) for employees of Fortune 500 and multinational companies that are moving into the area.
"So we are bringing in employees from fortune 500 and multinational companies and for those employees we're going to provide homes out here. So these are all the apartments for their homes."
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The speaker questions the readiness of Expo City Dubai, comparing it to the established and familiar downtown area, which makes investment decisions easier for potential buyers.
"So by when will all of this be ready? Because this is still work in progress. Like for example, if I compare this with downtown like as a person who is coming from India, I know Burj Khalifa, I know downtown. So it's very easy for me to buy something there because I know everything is there."
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An investor expresses concern about the completion timeline of Expo City Dubai, citing potential project delays as a fear, especially when compared to the established infrastructure in the southern part of Dubai near the new airport.
"But when I look at this project which is in the south of Dubai uh where the new airport is like not as functional as the other airport. So how can I get the confidence of when how soon this will be ready because as an as an investor my fear is that what if the projects gets delayed? What if this is not completed on time? Because that's a big problem in uh in India in real estate."
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The Dubai market is different, and with the government heavily invested, the risk for investors in Expo City Dubai is minimized.
"True. So, what can I expect? Well, Dubai market is very different. I'll give you a two-part answer. One is that when you're planning to put your hard earned money out here, remember that our skin is very much in the game. The government's skin is very much in the game and we have spent billions out here."
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Approximately 24 billion dirhams have been invested in Expo City Dubai.
"We have spent approximately 24 billion dhams over it, right?"
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The investment of 24 billion dirhams in Expo City Dubai is equivalent to the budget of approximately 12 Burj Khalifas.
"24 billion dhams is a budget of almost uh 12 bush khalifas gone into one location"
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Expo City Dubai, being the only community besides Downtown with a dedicated metro station and located near a major highway, is expected to have high demand.
"it's a known fact that when you have a property next to a metro station and major highway it demand is higher we are the only community in Dubai after downtown where there's a dedicated metro station"
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The metro at Expo City Dubai connects to the existing airport and will soon connect to the Al Maktoum International Airport, the world's largest.
"this takes you all the way to the existing airport this side and the next metro station will be the world's largest airport out there Almakum airport metro station out here connected two metro"
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Expo City Dubai features an exhibition center, a business district, and a nearly completed mall that will soon be operational.
"on one side you find exhibition center and a very big central business district out here on another side we have a structure of a mall which is completely ready not operational but very soon it is going to be operational"
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It would typically take other developers 7-8 years to achieve the current stage of development seen at Expo City Dubai.
"it would take any other developer any other community to reach uh here it will take around 7 years to 8 years"
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Companies have committed to setting up offices in Expo City Dubai, and approximately 4,000 employees are already working there.
"you you already goten the commitment of the companies who are going to come and set up offices here yeah so already approximately Literally 4,000 employees are coming and working out here as of today."
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There is a significant supply deficit in housing at Expo City Dubai, with massive demand and very limited supply.
"and I have absolute zero homes. Zero homes for them. Yeah. So we work on something what we call a supply deficit, right? There's a massive demand. There's low supply."
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With 40,000 professionals expected to work at Expo City Dubai, and considering traffic, there will likely be a demand for a similar number of homes in the area.
"In the entire scope of the project, you will see approximately 40,000 professionals working here. If 40,000 professionals are working here and traffic is a pandemic, a global pandemic, right? I mean, nobody wants to travel away from their office and people want homes close to their office. So, we can assume there could be a demand of similar amount of homes in this area."
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Expo City Dubai will only accommodate 35,000 people, despite a workforce of 40,000 professionals.
"We are providing accommodation to only 35,000 people."
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Even with an estimate of 10,000 homes for 40,000 professionals, Expo City Dubai will only meet about a quarter of the potential housing demand.
"For example, if I assume there are four people in a family, 35,000 population divided by four, I'm talking about 8,600 homes. Or let's say on the higher side, let's say 10,000 homes. Even if I make 10,000 homes and there are 40,000 professionals, I'm absorbing approximately 1/4 of the demand that I am generating out here."
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Purchasing property in Expo City Dubai will likely boost rental and resale demand, as limited housing will force many to seek accommodation elsewhere.
"If you purchase a property, what happens to your rental and resale demand? It goes up because if there are four people, only one get an opportunity to live here. The remaining three will have to go somewhere else out here."
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As a government employee, the speaker cannot provide future projections for Expo City Dubai but can share real-life experiences.
"So, I'm a government employee I cannot give you projections uh of future but I can give you a very real life experience out"
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Expo City Dubai differs from DIFC in that it attracts global Fortune 500 companies like Nestle, NG, Siemens, and Emirates, rather than hedge funds and investment banks.
"you see the it's only the only difference happens to be in DIFC you find uh you hedge funds and I banks moving out here. Here you find Nestles and NG and Seammens and Emirates, you know, global Fortune 500 companies moving in out here. That's the difference out here."
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The speaker suggests that an investor losing money in Expo City Dubai would imply a loss for the Dubai government itself.
"You're saying if I lose my money it means that the Dubai government has lost money yeah I think that's the Best way to explain it, right?"
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Investing in Expo City Dubai is presented as a guaranteed success, implying no possibility of loss.
"You can't go wrong,"
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