Investing Guide
How Do I Choose the Right Advisor in Dubai?
July 2026 · Updated July 2026
Written by Ghada “GG” Benitez
Choose an advisor, not just someone who can show you properties. Your advisor should understand Dubai's laws, financing options, developers, market trends, rental performance, and long-term investment strategy. If you're buying internationally, they should also understand how a Dubai purchase fits the laws, tax considerations, and financial realities of your home country.
Your advisor should understand Dubai’s laws, financing options, developers, market trends, rental performance, and long-term investment strategy. If you’re buying internationally, they should also understand how investing in Dubai fits into the laws, tax considerations, and financial realities of your home country.
GG’s perspective
This is exactly why I invested in becoming both a licensed California REALTOR®, a licensed Dubai real estate broker, and a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS®). The CIPS® designation is an internationally recognized credential focused on cross-border real estate transactions. It helps me understand the unique challenges international buyers face, including financing, legal considerations, currency, and working across different countries. Because I understand both the U.S. and Dubai markets, I can help clients bridge the gap between them and coordinate with attorneys, tax professionals, mortgage brokers, and other specialists when needed. My goal isn’t simply to help you buy property, it’s to help you make a smart international investment.
