Demystifying the Noise: Why Dubai Is Still the Safe Bet for Real Estate Investment & a Tax Haven for UK Residents
Demystifying the Noise: Why Dubai Is Still the Safe Bet for Real Estate Investment & a Tax Haven for UK Residents
📅 Thursday, 12 November 2026
🕑 2:00–3:00pm UK time (GMT)
📍 Online | Includes live Q&A - put your questions directly to our speakers and get answers on the topics that matter to you.
Is Dubai still a smart move for property investors—and what should UK residents understand before taking the next step?
With competing headlines and bold claims across social media, separating opportunity from speculation can be challenging.
Join Dream Homes Investment, the international property consultancy co-founded by UK solicitors, for an engaging discussion exploring Dubai’s investment appeal, the practicalities of buying property in the UAE, and how property ownership, residency and business planning can fit into your wider goals.
Hosted by Ravinder Singh Johal, Ianna Zikova and Keshav Kumar, with special guest Stallone Shaikh, Founder of Alliance Street, this webinar brings together legal experience, personal investment perspectives, property market knowledge and UAE business expertise.
What we’ll explore:
Beyond the headlines: Dubai’s appeal to international investors and the risks to consider.
Finding the right property: off-plan opportunities, completed homes and factors influencing rental demand and long-term value.
Understanding payment plans: how structures such as 40/60 work, what escrow arrangements mean, and the checks buyers should make.
Property and residency: an introduction to investor residency and Golden Visa pathways, subject to eligibility.
UAE business structures and tax planning: Stallone will explore company formation, banking and cross-border structures designed to comply with UK HMRC requirements, including options for business owners who continue to reside in the UK.
Planning your next move: practical considerations for a first purchase, portfolio expansion or a future home in the UAE.
Whether you are an experienced investor, a business owner exploring international opportunities, or simply curious about owning a property in Dubai, join us for fresh perspectives and the opportunity to put your questions to the speakers.
Meet the Speakers:
Ravinder Singh Johal (“Ravi”)
Co-Founder, Dream Homes Investment | Solicitor & Property Investor
Ravi is a solicitor with over 20 years’ experience specialising in commercial property transactions, a Partner at Ballantines LLP and Co-Founder of Dream Homes Investment. A property investor himself, he combines legal expertise with a practical understanding of investors’ priorities, helping clients approach international property opportunities with clarity, informed judgment and a long-term perspective.
Ianna Zikova
Senior Sales Consultant, Dream Homes Investment | Global Property Investor
Ianna brings both professional insight and the personal perspective of a global property investor to her role at Dream Homes Investment. Her approach combines a passion for international real estate with an understanding of the aspirations behind each purchase. She helps clients explore properties that align with their investment ambitions, lifestyle preferences and plans for the future.
Keshav Kumar
Senior Sales Consultant, Dream Homes Investment | UAE Property Specialist
Keshav specialises in exclusive off-plan developments and completed properties across the UAE. He brings a focused, client-centred approach to exploring opportunities, helping buyers understand how location, development features and payment structures fit their objectives. From an investment purchase to a future home, his focus is on making the property search clear, personal and purposeful.
Stallone Shaikh — Special Guest Speaker
Founder, Alliance Street | UAE Business Setup & Cross-Border Structuring
Stallone is the Founder of Alliance Street, working with entrepreneurs and internationally active businesses on UAE company formation, banking and cross-border structuring. His background includes financial advisory work at J.P. Morgan Chase and more than a decade supporting corporates and SMEs in the UAE banking sector. He brings a practical perspective on establishing UAE operations and understanding the relationship between business structure, tax residence and compliance.
Register now and join the conversation.
This webinar provides general information, not personalised legal, tax or investment advice. Property investments carry risk; tax treatment and residency eligibility depend on individual circumstances and applicable rules.