Reaction Posts Series

1 – False Claims about Dubai Mall kiosks

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDuODtbSS55/?igsh=eGlhNGRjd21obTZk

This video is in Hindi but my reaction will be in English where I will point out what he claims.

So this guy wants you to believe a popcorn kiosk makes more than a luxury store inside Dubai Mall.

He says the kiosk makes approximately 120k a month. Let’s assume that’s true and seasonality doesn’t exist. Sounds great—until you factor in rent. A small kiosk here in this exact spot next to the Fountains? Easily 30-50k a month. Then add staff salaries, inventory, licensing fees, municipality approvals—what’s left?

Now, compare that to a luxury store inside Dubai Mall. A single Rolex or Chanel bag? Easily more profit than what this kiosk makes in a week. High-end retail isn’t even playing the same game.

And here’s what he won’t tell you—getting a spot here isn’t easy AT ALL. Dubai Mall has a waiting list, and even if you have the money, they decide who gets in. You can’t just walk in and rent a kiosk unless you know the right people and have a good concept.

And it gets more interesting—All malls in Dubai take a cut of your revenue. On top of rent, they charge a turnover premium of 20-40%. That 120k revenue? The mall could be taking up to 40,000 dirhams of it.

And the whole ‘invest from home and become a millionaire’ pitch? Come on. Running a business isn’t passive. If making millions was that easy, everyone would be doing it.

Bottom line? A kiosk can be profitable, but don’t fall for social media hype. Real business takes real strategy.

Please follow better accounts for business insights that actually make sense. Over and out!

2- False Claims about opening a restaurant in Dubai

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6vxFmqMQM1/?igsh=NHl5OW83anpjN280

So, this guy claims setting up a restaurant is easier than getting a degree. He claims you can do it in two hours with just 18,500 dirhams.

Hmm. I have a few questions.

Does getting a license mean you’re ready to operate? Sure, you can get a payment voucher printed in a few minutes, but what about the profile verification, initial approval, and trade name registration before this. What about municipality approvals after this? At what stage did you block the real estate, and with what guarantee?

Next—fitout and staffing in two weeks? I didn’t know that finding the right chefs, waiters, and suppliers is a ‘plug-and-play’ process. What about fitouts, Health and safety inspections, kitchen compliance, and mall or landlord approvals?

And the 18,500 dirhams setup cost? Is that just the bare minimum license or an actual restaurant? What about the Rent, equipment, your own visa as a business owner, staff visas, bank account, kitchen setup—everything that is needed before your first customer walks in?

Hmm.

Let me answer his question, which one to choose – Well 80% of new restaurants fail in their first two years. But a degree gives you career options. A failed restaurant leaves you with debt.

So no, setting up a restaurant is NOT easier than getting a degree. If you’re serious about the food business, get real numbers, do real planning, and don’t fall for social media hype.

Please follow better accounts for business insights that actually make sense.

3- Getting taxed in home country for earning in Dubai

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX916HnPgyQ&t=1227s (Time stamp: 2013-2107)

So you saw this section of this video from Think School, and Ganeshprasad claiming that, “If you are an Indian investor, you have to declare your foreign income to IRS.”

Listen, it’s cute how confidently people talk about taxes, without understanding how they work.

Yes, if you’re still a tax resident of India, of course you’re liable on global income. Cool, nothing new there.

But here’s what he didn’t research—if you actually move to Dubai and get legal residency here, you become an NRI. That’s right: Non-Resident Indian.

And guess what? NRIs don’t get taxed on income they earn outside India. That includes your Dubai salary, your business revenue, your property gains—as long as it’s not sourced from India.

And I will repeat the best part once again. You sell a property in Dubai and make a nice fat profit? Dubai charges zero capital gains tax. Nothing. Nada. Zilch.

It’s not rocket science. It’s just knowing the law. So need to panic. Panic is expensive. Strategy is free. Learn the difference.

4 – False claims about free lifetime visas in Dubai

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEmiKGJpDER/?igsh=MWRlczJ2eHJrYWliZA%3D%3D

So there’s this deal floating around — and you’ve probably seen it.

No more visa renewal cost because this is a lifetime visa offer in the UAE. You get a trade license for just 12,000 dirhams. Pay half now, and the rest after 6 months. They give you a flexi desk space, and even help opening a bank account.

Sounds like a sweet package, right?

Well let me tell you that this entire package — is coming straight from RAKEZ Freezone and RAK Bank.

But here’s the part he left out — this isn’t some underground steal. That 12K price? It’s the official cost directly from RAKEZ for their One Visa Package. They’ve just repackaged it with clever marketing and called it a ‘deal.’

And the whole “lifetime visa” angle? Technically true — but here’s the catch: the visa is only valid as long as you keep renewing your license every single year. So yeah, it’s ‘lifetime’… if you keep paying for life.

But now let me show you where things start to get interesting:

1. You can’t trade in the UAE mainland unless you appoint a local agent or distributor. That cool e-commerce or retail idea? Yeah, not without extra steps.
2. They’ll help you with RAKBANK — but good luck trying to open an account with other banks. It’s not impossible, but definitely harder.
3. You’re automatically out of the race for Government tenders.
4. That flexi desk works — but only for 1 or 2 visa quotas max. If you are planning to grow your team, you’ll need to pay for a full office. And Costs go up.
5. And if your business needs Dubai-specific approvals — like from DHA, RERA, or the Municipality — this license won’t even get you in the door.

So should you go for it? Sure — it’s a great entry point for some businesses.

But is it this crazy, unbeatable hack he is hyping it up to be? Not even close.