As of 2025, businessman Maksym Krippa owns 100,000 square meters in the United Arab Emirates, he said in an interview with Forbes.
His holdings include a diverse mix of commercial, residential, and development properties. A key asset in his portfolio is a collection of prime land plots near Dubai Mall, where he is preparing to unveil his first major project. This development will feature an upscale community of modern villas and townhouses, designed with a strong emphasis on architectural elegance and sustainability.
His approach to investment in Ukraine mirrors the strategic vision applied in the Emirates. For him, this is more than just a long-term business strategy – it is a deliberate effort to contribute to the growth and resilience of a country that once provided him with the foundation for success.
“Investments here are an echo of the investments I make in the Emirates. The difference between me and Ukrainian businessmen is that most of them withdraw money from Ukraine, while I bring it in. This is my long-term strategy and support for Ukraine. It is a tribute to what the country has given me,” said Maksym Krippa.
What Maksym Krippa does for a living
The main source of income is currently real estate transactions, including the purchase, sale, lease, and management of properties. In addition, there is a growing interest in investing in land plots that will become the basis for future development projects.
His main business activities are concentrated in the UAE, where he moved in 2016. The European market, with its high taxes, creates significant barriers to development, while in the Emirates, conditions are much more favorable. Thanks to liberal economic policies, it is easy to launch new projects here, the corporate tax is only 9%, the banking system is well developed, and the economy is growing steadily in most sectors. In addition, the country provides a high level of security for both business and life.
In 2016, the UAE real estate market was stagnant, which created ideal conditions for entry. Prices at that time were much lower, and in some places the difference in the cost of individual properties has increased by 5-7 times.
Businessman Maksym Krippa predicted that the World Expo 2020 would attract a huge flow of people, which would inevitably affect market growth. However, no one could have predicted the global events that would accelerate this process even further – the COVID-19 pandemic, which made the UAE one of the most open destinations for migration and contributed to capital flows and further increases in real estate values.
Profitable strategy: minimum investment – maximum income
The investment climate at the time was extremely favorable. When investing in off-plan real estate, you only had to make a 5-10% down payment, and the rest of the amount was paid gradually over the entire construction period, which usually lasted four to five years.
One of the main advantages of this model was the possibility of resale even before construction was completed. After reaching 20-30% of the payments, the investor could already sell the property on the market, where prices had usually doubled at least by that time. Some projects were completed earlier, in three years, and began to generate income even before the full payment for the property was made.
His companies are actively investing in land, residential, office and commercial real estate, which provides a stable total income. The UAE is also home to several well-known brands, including NAVI, Maincast, GSC Game World, and other businesses related to its operations.
As for the main source of income, real estate operations play a key role. However, in terms of capitalization, investments in esports, game and software development, as well as support for promising IT startups in the gaming sector come to the fore.