Episode 85: 20 years in Dubai real estate: How the market and city transformed

In this episode of Dubai Real Estate Unplugged, Paul Sharland and Steven Leckie share a personal and professional look at how Dubai has transformed over the past two decades and how their careers in real estate have grown with it.

From flipping villas in the early 2000s to navigating a market now known for long term value and global appeal, they explore Dubai’s journey from a speculative property market to one of the world’s top destinations for families, professionals and investors.

What’s inside:

✔ Dubai real estate growth from 2005 to 2025
✔  Population, infrastructure and school expansion
✔  Investment trends and price evolution (JLT, Marina, Palm Jumeirah)
✔  How Dubai became the “safest safe haven in the world”
✔  Lifestyle upgrades, new communities and international buyer demand
✔  Light-hearted reflections on 20 years in the business

Listen now and discover Dubai’s transformation through the eyes of two long time experts.