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

About this episode

This episode discusses why Fortune 500 companies are moving to Dubai and the advantages of setting up business there.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Ghada “GG” Benitez

Guest: Michael Kortbawi

Topics covered

• business expansion
• corporate tax
• investor opportunities
• real estate strategy
• global infrastructure
• business setup

Keywords

• Dubai
• Fortune 500
• business setup
• corporate tax
• investor visas
• real estate
• global talent
• free zones

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fortune 500

Places: Dubai, UAE, U.S., UK, Singapore

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