There are those who look for a roof...
and those who are looking for a different way of life
Belong guides entrepreneurs and investors through the United Arab Emirates with an approach that combines strategic advisory, curated selection, and access to your new community.
Belong. Not because you fit in, but because you choose.
THE SHIFT
Leave the old
world behind
While Western economies constrain ambition ambition through taxation and bureaucracy, a new global class is positioning itself elsewhere.
You’ve succeeded inside a system designed to penalize success — rising taxes, regulatory paralysis, and growing instability.
The real question isn’t if change is coming.
It’s whether you’ll move while the window is still open.
The UAE isn’t an escape. It’s strategic repositioning.
THE VISION
Understanding
the new UAE
landscape
Most people look at the UAE through the narrow lens of Dubai alone.
But the country’s real potential lies beyond a single city — in emerging cultural districts, new economic zones, and regions positioned for the next cycle of growth.
Those who understand this shift don’t chase last decade’s story. They position themselves ahead of the next one.
Belong reads the UAE as an interconnected system — identifying where life, value, and opportunity are truly moving before they become mainstream.
It’s not a secret. But it does require perspective.
THE FOUNDER
Leonardo Castellana
Your Guide Through The Transition
While others debate leaving, Leonardo Castellana already rebuilt.
Thirty years in international real estate — from European capitals to the Gulf — taught him one essential truth: capital flows where it is respected.
Founder of an international Mullty Family Office and a RE development company, Leonardo created Belong for entrepreneurs seeking clarity, fiscal freedom, and real opportunities.
A local presence, with a team immersed in the market every day.
He’s not theorizing the shift — he’s living it.
From property to community: what makes us different
Belong offers what the market doesn’t: vertically integrated guidance, from initial strategy
to full community integration.
- Independent Advisory
- Sophisticated Selection
- End-to-End Execution
- Community Integration
The Belong Ecosystem
From vision to execution. We orchestrate your journey.
An integrated ecosystem designed for investors who demand clarity and control — from sourcing to long-term management.
Curated Brokerage
We analyze the UAE market through your lens: risk tolerance, return objectives, lifestyle priorities.
Select off-plan opportunities, secondary-market assets overlooked by retail investors, developers with proven track records. No noise. Only what meets your criteria.
Property Management
A full-service solution for owners — pricing strategy, distribution, maintenance, and guest experience.
A design-led, premium approach to property management in the UAE,
combining transparency, hospitality, and performance.
Design & Setup
Your property isn’t just acquired — it’s positioned.
Turnkey furnishing and styling aligned with your vision.
Ready to live in. Ready to rent. Ready to exit.
Community Integration
The Belong Circle is a community for those who’ve already crossed the threshold.
Access to private events, site visits, and curated retreats.
Strategic introductions. Off-market opportunities.
A meaningful network — not a mailing list.
WHY THE UAE
A Place for Those Who Intend to Thrive
The UAE is entering a long-term growth phase, driven by demographic expansion, infrastructure megaprojects, and sustained global capital migration.
People come for safety, quality of life, and tax efficiency. They stay for something deeper.
Because life feels lighter here. More fluid. More intentional.
It’s not just a destination. It’s a place to build — and to belong.
I was skeptical. Everyone promises ‘full service’ but delivers fragmented chaos. Belong actually delivered: one point of contact, clear timelines, zero surprises. My property is now generating 7.2% net yield.
Wilhelm K., German investor
off-plan purchase 2022
After 25 years building my business in France, the tax burden became unbearable. Belong didn’t just help me buy a property — they helped me rebuild my life. Everything from legal setup to school selection for my kids.
Pauline L., French business owner
relocated 2024
I moved my family and €1.8M in capital to Abu Dhabi through Belong. The difference wasn’t just the advisory – it was the network. I now do business with people I met through the Circle.
Marco R., Italian entrepreneur
relocated 2023
It is not because you fit that you belong
You belong because you choose.
The Belong Circle is a community of individuals who share the same ambition — and the same journey.
It is the feeling of being in the right place, at the right moment, with the right people.
Not a network. A circle.
We don’t give you a place.
We create connection.
Ready to Belong?
Not everyone chooses the UAE. And not everyone is ready.
If you’re an entrepreneur or investor exploring relocation or strategic real estate positioning in the United Arab Emirates, let’s take a moment to see if Belong is the right partner for you. This is not about selling. It’s about alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Is Belong — and Who’s Behind It?
Belong is a strategic advisory platform for entrepreneurs and investors
who choose to position themselves — and their capital — in the United Arab Emirates.
It was founded by Leonardo Castellana, an international real estate investor and strategist with over 20 years of experience across Europe and the Middle East.
Trained at the intersection of banking, law, and real estate development, and former chairman of an international multi-family office, Leonardo has spent his career navigating capital, assets, and long-term positioning.
He doesn’t observe the UAE from the outside. He has personally invested his own capital there.
Belong was created from that lived experience —to offer what most of the market doesn’t: vertically integrated guidance, from initial strategy to execution — and ultimately, to community integration.
Not brokerage. Not transactions. But a deliberate path toward a new way of building and belonging.
What Makes Belong Different from Brokers?
- We are not brokers
We are advisors. We are Independent, our advice is aligned with your interests. - Independent
We work exclusively for you. - Loyal
We operate under a strict duty of care, loyalty, and full disclosure — your interests come first, always. - Aligned
Our advice is driven by strategy and long-term value, not sales targets. - Integrated
One trusted partner from initial strategy to execution and community integration — not fragmented services.
Our role is to help you make the right decisions — not just transactions.
How can Belong support me?
Belong operates through four integrated pillars:
- Curated Selection
Off-plan and secondary-market opportunities across the UAE, filtered for quality and long-term value. - Acquisition & Legal Coordination
End-to-end support, including legal structuring and Golden Visa processes. - Property Management
Full-service management for investors seeking rental income and asset preservation. - The Belong Circle
Community access, quarterly gatherings, strategic introductions, and off-market opportunities.
Who is the ideal Belong client?
We typically work with two profiles:
- Investors
Seeking yield, diversification, and tax efficiency, with €500K+ liquid capital and a 5–10 year horizon. - Entrepreneurs
Relocating for fiscal residence while maintaining EU or international businesses, looking for Golden Visa, stability, and quality of life.
In both cases, alignment matters: we work with people ready to move forward — not just curious.
What is the minimum investment required?
€500K is the practical threshold to access quality opportunities and to qualify for Golden Visa eligibility through real estate in the UAE.
Can I visit properties before deciding?
Yes.
We organize gathering trips to the UAE lasting 3 days. The cost is €3,000, reimbursed if you proceed with an investment.
These trips include:
- Property site visits
- Developer meetings
- Legal and banking introductions
This is about clarity — not pressure.
What is the Belong Circle?
The Belong Circle is the community layer of the Belong ecosystem.
It brings together entrepreneurs and investors who have entered the UAE journey through Belong — via advisory, investment, or structured engagement.
It includes:
- Quarterly gatherings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Access to off-market opportunities
- Strategic introductions (legal, banking, business)
- An active, private communication network
This is not generic networking. It’s proximity with people who’ve made the same choice.
There is no separate membership fee — the Circle grows organically through participation
How do I start working with Belong?
Everything starts with a conversation. To make that conversation meaningful, we ask you to complete a short survey first, so we understand your situation, objectives, and constraints.
From there, we’ll come back to you with clear next steps.