Sobha The Living Room
Welcome to Sobha The Living Room - the official podcast by Sobha Realty.
This is your invitation into the world of luxury living, smart investments, and the future of real estate in the UAE and beyond.
Whether you're searching for your dream home or exploring high-value investment opportunities, this podcast offers expert insights, market trends, and stories behind some of the most iconic communities in the region.
At Sobha, we’ve built landmarks. Now, we’re building conversations. ✨
Sobha The Living Room
Beyond the Boom: How the UAE Is Redefining Global Real Estate
In this episode of Sobha The Living Room, Nimi Mehta sits down with Michael Lahyani, Founder & CEO of Property Finder, to unpack Dubai’s rapid real estate transformation.
Discover what’s driving investor interest, how immigration trends are reshaping demand, and why today’s buyers are influencing how properties are built and sold.
Topics include:
- Dubai’s evolution into a global property hotspot
- The shift from investors to end-users
- Off-plan trends, free zones, and future-ready communities
- Why sustainability is now a key buying factor
A must-listen for anyone watching Dubai’s property market evolve.
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chapters:
00:00 Episode Highlights
00:46 Introduction
01:20 Dubai's Real Estate Market Evolution
04:30 Investor Perception and Market Trends
10:56 Residential Real Estate Trends
16:34 Commercial Real Estate Insights
19:17 Impact of Free Zones and Immigration Laws
21:38 Future Ready Projects and Sustainability
23:52 The Evolution of Quality in Real Estate
24:14 Understanding the Buyer's Persona
26:51 Demographic Shifts in Dubai's Real Estate Market
30:30 Challenges and Opportunities in the Market
38:55 Future Trends and Predictions
41:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts