The Team

A Dubai property team built around one standard.

Off-market access, legal and tax structuring across the UAE, turnkey interior delivery, multilingual investor advisory, and personal representation. Every transaction is treated as if the portfolio were our own.

The Costa Global Capital team: Mario Costa, Michelle Costa, Hannes Danho, Genita Gashi, James Portman, Gilbert Elbancol, and Chris Roderos in an editorial group portrait on a black studio backdrop.
Costa Global Capital, Dubai. Nine people, one standard

President & Founder

MARIO COSTA

Mario Costa, President and Founder of Costa Global Capital

Founder of Costa Global Capital. Over 500 luxury transactions closed across Dubai since 2014 and more than AED 2.1B in volume.

Direct developer relationships, off-market access, and a private international buyer network. Advises in Italian, English, Spanish, and German.

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Interior Design Director

MICHELLE COSTA

Michelle Costa, Interior Design Director

Leads the Costa Global Capital concierge division. Full furnishing, interior design, snagging coordination, and turnkey rental preparation.

Her own interior design studio, MRC Interior Design, sets the aesthetic standard: from waterfront apartments and branded residences to luxury villas, every project is curated with premium materials and timeless design principles.

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Legal & Tax Advisory Partner

HANNES DANHO

Hannes Danho, Legal and Tax Advisory Partner

Leads the Danho & Partner collaboration, a Dubai-based German-speaking advisory firm covering company formation, tax structuring, residency, and corporate banking.

German business standards meet deep UAE expertise. A trusted network for entrepreneurs, investors, and international families relocating to the Emirates.

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Managing Partner, Attorney-at-Law (Germany)

JAN SOHN

Jan Sohn, Managing Partner and Attorney-at-Law at SOLVYN

Founder of SOLVYN, an internationally oriented boutique law firm advising private clients, families, entrepreneurs and investors on complex, often cross-border matters.

Corporate and tax structuring, wealth and business succession, asset protection and real estate. Previously with international commercial law firms in Essen and Düsseldorf, with international experience in Dubai.

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Senior Consultant

GENITA GASHI

Genita Gashi, Senior Consultant

International real estate advisory and client relations across Dubai and global investment markets. Off-plan, waterfront, and portfolio diversification strategy.

Fluent in English, German, and Albanian. Works closely with European investors throughout every stage of the acquisition process.

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Senior Consultant

JAMES PORTMAN

James Portman, Senior Consultant

Originally from the United Kingdom. Guides international investors through premium real estate opportunities across Dubai and emerging international markets.

Focus on luxury and waterfront properties, off-plan and secondary investments, portfolio diversification, and high-growth emerging markets.

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Senior Consultant

PAT & KATH

Pat and Kath, Senior Consultant at Costa Global Capital

Pat and Kath built and ran their own real estate company in Germany before relocating to Dubai in 2024. They bring European professionalism, entrepreneurial experience, and a reputation for trusted advice and exceptional service.

Today they specialise in Dubai's premium and ultra-luxury market, advising high-net-worth individuals and international investors on exclusive villas, penthouses, branded residences, and prime waterfront developments. Every client is served with discretion, deep market knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail.

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Administrative Executive

GILBERT ELBANCOL

Gilbert Elbancol, Administrative Executive

Administrative and operational backbone of Costa Global Capital. CRM and listing management, client coordination, developer communications, and transaction follow-through.

Detail-oriented workflow management that keeps every high-level international real estate transaction moving cleanly from offer to handover.

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Listing Agent

CHRIS RODEROS

Chris Roderos, Listing Agent

Premium property listings, market positioning, and client representation across Dubai's dynamic real estate market. Off-plan and secondary market specialist.

Strategic listing presentation, marketing strategies, and end-to-end sales coordination for owners, investors, and buyers.

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Inside Costa Global Capital

More of the firm.

Beyond the team. Mario's recent closings, what clients say about working with him, and where a percentage of every commission goes.

Track record Recent sales Real case studies. The brief, the negotiation, the outcome. Verified Client reviews What buyers say when the deal is done. Google, Property Finder, direct. Give-back Philanthropy Five percent of every commission goes to three vetted causes. Audio Podcast Mario in conversation with developers, fund managers, and clients.

Legal & compliance

RERA-licensed. On the record.

DVRC Real Estate L.L.C, Dubai Land Department broker card BRN 60158. Four-star RERA classification. Every transaction registers at DLD, every fee disclosed in writing.

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Policy Privacy Policy What we collect, why, where it lives, your rights under UAE PDPL. Policy Terms of Use Rules for using the site, the brokerage relationship, governing law. Policy Cookie Policy Every tracking script on the site, named. How to turn each one off. Disclosure Real Estate Disclaimer What the site does and does not represent. Verify before you act.

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