Earn Your Leisure

“Why Stay In America If They Take Half Your Money?” | Dubai’s Billion-Dollar Opportunities Explained

Dec 5, 2025
Ahmed Ben Chaibah, founder of Aqua Fun, discusses why Dubai is the ultimate hub for entrepreneurs seeking financial freedom. He shares his journey from injury to building the world's largest inflatable waterpark with 34 locations. The conversation reveals Dubai’s low-tax environment compared to high U.S. taxes, the efficiency of its governance, and booming real estate market. Ahmed also highlights the power of social media in scaling his brand organically, and how unique investments like license plates have become status symbols in the city.
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INSIGHT

City Run As A Business

  • Dubai runs like a business with speed, service, and safety prioritized by leadership.
  • Rapid decision-making and execution shorten idea-to-action timelines compared to many countries.
ANECDOTE

Origin Story From Injury To Water Parks

  • Ahmed started Aquafun after a bedbound recovery and YouTube research sparked the idea.
  • He went to China, met factories, built the brand, then survived bankruptcy and heavy debt before recovering.
ADVICE

Build With Sales And Owned Content

  • Focus relentlessly on sales and content when capital is limited.
  • Create and share emotional, high-quality visuals yourself to build audiences cheaply.
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