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
Message GG directly on WhatsApp
https://wa.link/ejrhq8
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
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