Gulf News profiled Tariq Zekra as one of Abu Dhabi’s leading real estate voices, spotlighting his conviction that property outperforms gold on ROI and his conviction that “real estate takes time to sell, while gold, you can buy today and sell it tomorrow” — but the long-term returns favor property.

The feature highlights his top picks for investors: Yas Island for a Dh3 million budget, and Saadiyat Island for those with Dh10 million to deploy, citing the luxury ecosystem and high ROI potential on both islands.

The piece also traces Tariq’s journey from an early social media presence — starting with just 250 followers roughly 13 years ago — to becoming a recognized authority educating buyers and investors on the Abu Dhabi property market, with a philosophy centered on providing real value rather than just selling listings.