Raj Shamani's Figuring Out

⁠Real Estate Exposed: Who Really Makes Money & How to Profit | Tahir Majhitia | FO472 Raj Shamani

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Feb 17, 2026
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Tahir Majithia
Tahir Majithia, founder of Prime Capital Real Estate and Dubai property specialist. He talks about who actually profits in Dubai, why the market feels curated for wealthy buyers, hot growth areas like Dubai South and waterfronts, developer reliability and branded-residence premiums. He also covers supply risks, Airbnb/operator models, common scams, and where real money is being made.
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ADVICE

Check Internal Area, Not Just Total Sqft

  • Avoid buying by headline price alone; verify net internal area because balcony and external area inflate advertised sqft.
  • Calculate price per internal square foot to compare true value across projects.
INSIGHT

Brand Premiums Require Real Integration

  • Branded residences can command 60–80% higher prices but only hospitality brands that integrate real services add long-term value.
  • Celebrity or fashion stamping without true integration may not sustain premium.
INSIGHT

Regulation Reduced Developer Risk Since 2008

  • Stronger regulation (escrow, RERA) and funding rules make modern Dubai launches far more secure than the 2008 era.
  • Developers must show construction funding before launching, reducing project abandonment risk.
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