Why Fortune 500 Companies Are Moving to Dubai | A Dubai Real Estate Podcast

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 growthTimestamps00:00 – Debunking the “too good to be true” tax myth01:45 – Why Fortune 500 companies choose Dubai03:15 – Dubai’s 9% corporate tax: who it applies to04:40 – Hiring top global talent in Dubai06:40 – Tech and AI transforming Dubai’s economy08:30 – Free zones vs onshore business setup10:30 – DIFC: Dubai’s top financial free zone12:30 – Dubai vs U.S., UK, Singapore15:00 – No capital controls in Dubai16:40 – Why business growth fuels real estate demandWatch the episode on YouTube🎥 https://youtu.be/YixS9tl0Kg8?si=dJsRrQIqqvy-Udl0Message GG directly on WhatsApphttps://wa.link/ejrhq8Ghada “GG” BenitezCertified International Property Specialist (CIPS®)Licensed Realtor® | Host of The Dubai Connect Podcast™CEO, GG Benitez InternationalOffices in Dubai, Costa del Sol (Spain), and California (USA)Contact InfoWebsite: www.GGBenitezInternational.comEmail: [email protected]: +1-619-339-7978Instagram: @ggbenitezinternationalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ggbenitezYouTube: youtube.com/@ggbenitezinternational