GG Benitez International
The Southern California coastline at golden hour
Downtown Dubai at night
Ghada “GG” Benitez

Two markets · One advisor

Ghada “GG” Benitez

Realty Executives DillonCertified International Property Specialist (CIPS)REALTOR®CA DRE #01487964Prime Capital Realty, DubaiDubai RERA Licensed Real Estate Broker
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Who GG is

Ghada “GG” Benitez is a California Licensed REALTOR®, Dubai RERA Licensed Real Estate Broker and Certified International Property Specialist who advises American and global investors on Dubai and UAE real estate. Through GG Benitez International and The Dubai Connect® Podcast, she provides education, due diligence, market analysis and cross-border property guidance from California to Dubai.

  • California DRE #01487964
  • Dubai RERA BRN #83445
  • Certified International Property Specialist, CIPS®
  • Prime Capital Realty, Dubai
  • Realty Executives Dillon, California
  • Host, The Dubai Connect® Podcast
4

Years in luxury real estate

2

Markets: Dubai & Coastal California

70+

Off-plan projects represented

100%

Concierge, client-first service

Ghada “GG” Benitez

Our approach

The agency is the agent

GG Benitez International is led by Ghada “GG” Benitez, a global real estate advisor, California Licensed REALTOR® (DRE #01487964), Dubai RERA Licensed Real Estate Broker (BRN #83445) and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®), with offices in Dubai and San Diego, California.

GG Benitez International is Ghada “GG” Benitez’s international real estate advisory brand, not a brokerage. In Dubai she is affiliated with Prime Capital Realty. In California she is affiliated with Realty Executives Dillon.

GG guides American and international investors through Dubai and global real estate opportunities, including due diligence, acquisition, financing, property management and exit strategy. As the host of The Dubai Connect®, she has built a trusted bridge between American investors and the Dubai property market, providing education, market insight, and direct access to carefully selected investment opportunities. U.S. buyers can start with her guide to Dubai real estate for American investors.

Clients work directly with GG while also benefiting from her established network of mortgage brokers, property managers, international tax professionals, attorneys, developers, and other specialists. This coordinated approach helps investors evaluate financing, ownership structures, rental strategies, property management, residency options, and exit plans before making a purchase.

The result is one accountable relationship, honest guidance across both markets, and a standard of service that treats an international property investment with the same care and diligence as a purchase closer to home.

GG’s work has been featured by Gulf Today, Gulf News, Khaleej Times, Authority Magazine, Canadian Real Estate Magazine, Hollywood Hills Magazine and others. See the press coverage.

Most recently, Gulf Today: Why Americans Are Buying Dubai Real Estate: Ghada “GG” Benitez Saw the Shift Coming.

Global reach

Direct relationships in Dubai and deep roots on the California coast.

Concierge service

Best-in-class, white-glove guidance from first call to handover.

What we offer

Two markets, one standard

Dubai Investment01

Dubai Investment

Off-plan and ready luxury property in Dubai’s freehold zones, sourced through direct developer relationships, structured for international investors.

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Coastal California02

Coastal California

Buying and selling along San Diego’s coast, La Jolla to the North County beaches, with the same concierge standard and local depth.

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The Dubai Connect®03

The Dubai Connect®

GG’s podcast and education platform, demystifying Dubai investing on the record, with the specialists and developers involved.

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California Connect™04

California Connect™

GG’s California interview and media platform, top professionals, business owners, and community leaders on what makes the coast’s communities unique.

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Why work with GG

A full range of expert services

Buyer Representation

Guiding you end-to-end, protecting your interests through offer, diligence, and close.

Seller Representation

Positioning and marketing your property to the right buyers, negotiating for your outcome.

Off-Plan Advisory

Vetting launches, developers, and payment plans so an off-plan purchase is a sound one.

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Investment Consulting

Strategy on markets, timing, yields, and structure, tailored to your goals, not a sales pitch.

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Relocation & Concierge

The practical bridge, visas, banking, handover, and the details of living across borders.

Market Insights

On-the-ground research and honest reads on both markets, shared before you commit.

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Our process

Guiding you through every step

  1. 01

    Discovery Consultation

    We start with your goals, timeline, and markets. No assumptions, no pressure.

  2. 02

    Curated Opportunities

    A hand-selected shortlist, off-plan and resale, matched to your strategy, not a portal dump.

  3. 03

    Private & Virtual Tours

    See everything in person or remotely, with GG’s eyes on the ground when you can’t be there.

  4. 04

    Offer & Negotiation

    We structure the deal, negotiate terms, and keep your interests first through every counter.

  5. 05

    Legal, Escrow & Documentation

    RERA-governed escrow in Dubai, a DRE-compliant process in California, handled cleanly.

  6. 06

    Close & Handover

    A smooth closing and handover, plus ongoing management or resale support when you need it.

What clients say

Trusted on both coasts

Verified Google Reviews
  • “GG is the consummate Real Estate Professional. You want her on your team. I have always admired her work ethic, her knowledge, and her insight from afar, but in a matter of months she turned my dream of owning an international property into a reality and for that I am grateful.”

    Bryan Cochran

    International property owner

  • “GG is, without a doubt, the most responsive professional I have ever encountered. She answers calls and responds to messages at any time of the day—often across different time zones—without ever making it seem like a burden.”

    Naima Fatoui

    Dubai investor

  • “GG Benitez has been amazing to work with. Her excitement about Dubai is infectious! She listened to what we were looking for and delivered beyond our dreams. She helped us purchase a beautiful condo in Expo City in central Dubai.”

    Kristy Barthel-Bondugjie

    Purchased in Expo City, Dubai

  • “As a U.S.-based investor exploring real estate opportunities in Dubai, I had more questions than answers when I first started. That changed when I discovered GG Benitez International, a U.S.-registered real estate company that specializes in helping American investors enter the Dubai property market with confidence.”

    Arun Ramanathan

    U.S. investor · Dubai seafront off-plan

  • “When you are a North American buyer for Dubai, off-plan properties, you want a trusted advisor who is experienced in ALL the processes of buying, transferring and selling property in Dubai. GG and her team are all that and more!”

    Mahreen Huque

    North American Dubai investor

  • “Working with GG, a California-based agent on my Dubai purchase was truly exceptional. What felt like a complicated international deal was handled seamlessly, I never even had to travel!!”

    Jake Arevalo

    U.S. buyer · purchased in Dubai remotely