# A Saudi freehold boom is coming and so is the 'return on ego' - A chat with real estate veteran Ziad El Chaar

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Podcast: [AB Majlis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ab-majlis-6625109)
Published: 2025-08-25T10:00:34+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when the world’s last untapped property giant opens its doors to foreign buyers? In this episode of AB Majlis , Arabian Business chief reporter Tala Michel Issa sits down with Dar Global CEO Ziad El Chaar to unpack Saudi Arabia’s forthcoming freehold law, the $100 billion local property market, and how Vision 2030 is reshaping global capital flows. From Dubai’s early freehold boom to Riyadh’s next chapter, El Chaar explains why he believes the Gulf is the most exciting real estate destination on earth. The conversation also dives into the rise of branded residences - Versace, Aston Martin, Trump - and why El Chaar says investors aren’t just buying ROI, they’re buying “return on ego.” A must-listen for anyone tracking Gulf megaprojects, international real estate, and the intersection of luxury, investment, and identity.

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