{"id":401712,"date":"2026-01-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/?p=401712"},"modified":"2026-01-06T11:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:12:13","slug":"entrepreneur-launches-dubai-real-estate-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/entrepreneur-launches-dubai-real-estate-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Entrepreneur launches Dubai real estate tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 A Brazilian entrepreneur who owns properties in the United Arab Emirates will share his experience through a mission to Dubai in May this year. Bruno Leal, one of the founders and former Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of Mercafacil, will take Brazilian investors to explore opportunities in the emirate\u2019s real estate market in a project called Expedi\u00e7\u00e3o Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to promotional material, the trip is aimed at those seeking to diversify their assets and dollarize their capital. The proposal is to explore the emirate\u2019s real estate market in depth, understanding legal security, returns, taxation, and real investment opportunities in Dubai through a program featuring strategic content, site visits, and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project\u2019s distinguishing feature is that it is a personal initiative by Leal, who owns four properties in the UAE. \u201cI started studying the real estate market, was fascinated by everything I saw, and began investing heavily with my own capital,\u201d Leal told ANBA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leal left Mercafacil, a leading Brazilian CRM company focused on the supermarket industry, in January last year after selling his stake in 2023, and went on to create other businesses. He is currently the owner of Bluewave Properties, a wealth management firm; Bluewave Xtrade, which exports food, beverages, and commodities to Arab countries; and Bluewave Capital (BWC<\/a>), focused on financial and tax intelligence. He is also in the process of forming Bluewave Global Group as the holding company for these businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His personal habit of recommending investments to friends whenever he made a good acquisition eventually also led him into the real estate sector\u2014Leal is considering turning the expedition into a company. \u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to help people prosper in some way, and when I see good opportunities, I end up sharing them with friends and acquaintances. In the building where I bought an apartment\u2014it was a great opportunity\u2014I brought 10 friends to buy as well,\u201d he says about one of the investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When he posted on social media about his last trip to Dubai, he received many questions from people interested in real estate. \u201cI thought, \u2018Well, if there\u2019s interest, instead of answering one by one, why not organize an expedition to Dubai, bringing together the whole ecosystem of people who help me in the emirate\u2014real estate agents, developers, lawyers\u2014and create a seven-day immersion to help those interested in exploring Dubai\u2019s market? That way, they can draw their own conclusions,\u2019\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dubai Expedition project was organized with the support of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce<\/strong> (ABCC<\/a>), of which Leal\u2019s company Bluewave Xtrade is a member. The expedition is aimed at individuals. \u201cWe\u2019re going to give a complete A-to-Z overview so that someone who knows nothing can come out understanding everything about Dubai\u2019s real estate market, and if they\u2019re interested in the properties they see there, they can make an investment decision and be very happy with it,\u201d says Leal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dubai program will include lectures, technical visits to developers\u2019 showrooms, and meetings with various specialists and authorities. Scheduled activities include visits to developers like Emaar and Aldar, the Dubai Land Department, law firms, banking brokers, and real estate agents. The itinerary also features experiential activities such as a desert dinner, driving a Formula 3 car, and a yacht tour, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the information released, participants must have a genuine interest in making acquisitions abroad, with a minimum of BRL 500,000 to invest over three years. Leal says Dubai has properties starting at this value. The expedition has a limited number of spots\u2014maximum 35 people\u2014and some places are already filled. The program will take place from May 3 to 9, 2026, with departure from Brazil on May 1. Welcome Trips agency handles accommodations and flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who is Bruno Leal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of Syrian and Lebanese descent and born in Curitiba, Brazil, Bruno Leal built his wealth from scratch. He studied Civil Engineering for two years at the Federal University of Paran\u00e1 but did not graduate and moved to Australia, where he lived for nearly five years. There, he worked in a variety of jobs, from washing dishes to construction, security, and door-to-door sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon returning to Brazil, he co-founded a tech startup, Mercafacil, which grew to become a major player in the supermarket sector, serving large companies with around 2,500 clients and 7,000 stores. After 13 years at the company he helped build, Leal decided to sell his stake and venture into other sectors, founding new businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the businesses he created, Bluewave Xtrade, targets the Arab market. Having built a network of suppliers of food, beverages, and supermarket commodities while at Mercafacil, Leal decided to explore exporting these products to Arab countries. The company is also registered in Sharjah, UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick facts:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dubai Expedition \u2013 Real Estate Investments
May 3\u20139, 2026
For Brazilian investors
More information and registration on the website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more<\/em>:
UAE: New strategic hub for investments<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Translated by Guilherme Miranda<\/strong><\/p>\n

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