Ep 9: NYC to Dubai: Yasmine Benchakroun's Journey to Real Estate Success

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The Steven Leckie Podcast

Steven Leckie

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In this podcast, I sit down with the real estate professionals, industry experts, and everyday people shaping the future of Dubai. From seasoned agents and mortgage brokers to developers, investors, and residents who’ve built a life here, we dive deep into what it really takes to make it in this city. Expect honest conversations about the highs and lows of working, living, and investing in Dubai — with no fluff, no hype. Just real stories, real insights, and practical advice. To connect with Steven visit https://www.stevenleckie.com/

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Ep 9: NYC to Dubai: Yasmine Benchakroun's Journey to Real Estate Success

The Steven Leckie Podcast

46 minutes 6 seconds

4 months ago

Ep 9: NYC to Dubai: Yasmine Benchakroun's Journey to Real Estate Success

In this episode, I sit down with Yasmine Benchakroun, founder of HBY Properties, to unpack her journey from New York to building a real estate agency in Dubai.We talk about everything from her first business venture (a sushi startup that didn’t quite work out) to how she found her place in the Dubai property market, built a successful agency, and what she believes is next for investors in the region.

Yasmine also shares her thoughts on Saudi Arabia’s rising real estate scene, the ups and downs of the Dubai market, and exactly how she would invest AED 1 million, 5 million, or even 10 million in Dubai property today.

If you’re thinking of moving to Dubai, starting a business here, or investing in real estate, this conversation will give you a real inside look, from someone who’s lived it.

(00:00) – Introduction
(01:04) – Meet Yasmine Benchakroun: Her Journey from New York to Dubai
(05:17) – Starting a Business in Dubai: Yasmine’s Experience
(05:42) – Lessons from a Business That Didn’t Work Out
(06:36) – How Yasmine Got Started in Dubai Real Estate
(09:58) – Why Yasmine Decided to Launch Her Own Real Estate Agency
(12:39) – What HBY Properties Focuses On Today
(15:25) – Yasmine’s Advice for Anyone Moving to Dubai
(19:40) – The Highs and Lows of Dubai’s Real Estate Market
(23:40) – What’s Happening in Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Market
(28:39) – Who Yasmine Works With: Her Key Clients Explained
(30:44) – Yasmine’s Outlook on the Future of Dubai Real Estate
(32:23) – Steven’s Thoughts on Dubai’s Real Estate Future
(37:09) – How Yasmine Would Invest AED 1 Million in Dubai Property
(37:38) – Where Yasmine Would Invest AED 5 Million in Dubai Property
(38:22) – How Yasmine Would Invest AED 10 Million in Dubai Property
(40:22) – Yasmine’s Personal Vision for Dubai’s Future

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