{"id":724178,"date":"2026-06-09T01:34:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T01:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/724178\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T01:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T01:34:08","slug":"cricket-great-brett-lee-exits-australia-for-dubai-with-200m-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/724178\/","title":{"rendered":"Cricket great Brett Lee exits Australia for Dubai with $200m plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Aussie cricket great Brett Lee and wife Lana, now based in Dubai, have found $7000 a week tenants for their former Sydney base.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The couple, who have been married since 2014,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/brett-lee-buys-block-twice-the-size-of-old-home-for-less\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=daily_telegraph&amp;campaignPlacement=related\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> spent $8.8m on the luxury Clontarf home six years ago<\/a>, before extensively renovating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The 1990s built home is \u201cbrand new throughout\u201d, with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and parking for eight cars. There are multiple living and dining zones that open to terraces on the 2345 sqm block that overlook the Spit Bridge. Clarke &amp; Hummel secured the tenancy in just a few weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">RELATED:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/brett-lee-buys-block-twice-the-size-of-old-home-for-less\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=daily_telegraph&amp;campaignPlacement=related\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cricket legend\u2019s incredible $9m mansion<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1134684 wp-image-1134677\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1134677\" data-capiid=\"7cd431bf30bac11c4dbe7cd4e47d36f0\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1024 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1134677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Retired cricketer Brett Lee has found $7000 a week tenants for his Clontarf house following his relocation to Dubai. Picture: realestate.com.au<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Lee reckons, \u201cDubai is a city that offers incredible opportunities while maintaining a safe and vibrant lifestyle. For me and my family, it was important to choose a place that combines long-term investment value with exceptional living standards.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Lee posted earlier this year that he\u2019s bought off the plan in Breez by Danube, which has a 2029 completion date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">It\u2019s a 60-floor tower in Dubai Maritime City, marketed as \u201cmore than just a residence, Breez is your invitation to experience a life where the city\u2019s pulse meets the calm of the sea\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The 49-year-old Lee suggested the development \u201cimmediately stood out\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/jackie-os-cunning-30m-exit-plan\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=daily_telegraph&amp;campaignPlacement=article\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jackie O\u2019s cunning $30m exit plan amid Kyle split<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1134684 wp-image-1134678\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1134678\" data-capiid=\"211bae9122ba54f2bd84685a0a078a05\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 1024&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1134678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brett Lee has bought into Breez By Danube in Dubai. Picture: Supplied<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u201cThe waterfront location, uninterrupted ocean views, extensive amenities, fully furnished apartments, and the signature 1 per cent per month payment plan made it an easy decision for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Lee has been appointed as a global ambassador for Danube.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u201cThis partnership reflects our commitment to aligning with personalities who embody excellence, credibility, and a winning mindset,\u201d Rizwan Sajan, chairman of Danube said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">The Breez by Danube has an estimated development value of AED 510,000,000 (approximately US $138.9 million or $197.2m) <a href=\"https:\/\/propsearch.ae\/dubai\/breez-by-danube\" title=\"propsearch.ae\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">according to figures submitted to the Dubai Land Department<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1134684 wp-image-1134679\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1134679\" data-capiid=\"30a79e6e508b86228dd80074ed444123\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 1024&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"Social - Denis Handlin - MUST for EDITOR\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1134679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brett Lee and wife Lana Anderson. Photo Jeremy Piper<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Sajan appears in Desi Bling, the glitzy Netflix series that follows ultra-wealthy Indian expats in Dubai. Sajan bills himself as Dubai\u2019s third biggest developer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Lee, who took more than 700 international wickets, retired in 2012 and became a commentator with Fox Sports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u201cWhat began as a few trips for work has grown into something much bigger \u2026 Dubai is now home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realcommercial.com.au\/news\/how-david-jones-destroyed-its-greatest-asset-and-signed-its-own-death-warrant\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=daily_telegraph&amp;campaignPlacement=related\" title=\"www.realcommercial.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How David Jones signed its own death warrant<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1134684 wp-image-1134680\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1134680\" data-capiid=\"0a78e6be3cf8b337e28714b713d19b92\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1024 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1134680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brett Lee living in Dubai. Picture: Instagram<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1134684 wp-image-1134681\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1134681\" data-capiid=\"96598d1d359eea8207d699d6dcc79f01\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 1024 768&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1134681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brett Lee pictured on his Instagram living in Dubai.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u201cNew opportunities, great people, plenty of family time and a lifestyle that\u2019s pretty hard to beat. We\u2019ve honestly loved every minute of it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u201cThe kids are thriving, the schools are fantastic, sport is everywhere, and it\u2019s the people you meet along the way that really make it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">Lee recently met His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">\u201cThings slowed down a bit as buyers hit pause during the US-Iran tensions, but inquiry from Aussies has started up again,\u201d Wiesner Property\u2019s Jeremy Wiesner said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">+ Additional reporting by James MacSmith<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"styles__StyledImage-sc-17n6uwl-1 hlcJVa size-full wp-post-1134684 wp-image-1134682\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1134682\" data-capiid=\"27fd51ece01f1cae5202dab39009cc10\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 768 1024&quot;%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"  alt=\"ASHES 06\\07: CRICKET - ASHES - 4.1.07 - 5th Test - Australia v England at the SCG. Brett Lee celebrates dismissing Ian Bell, caught behind. pic. Phil Hillyard\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1134682\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brett Lee in action fr Australia. Picture: Phil Hillyard<\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/rents-mortgages-force-aussies-to-withdraw-thousands-in-savings\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=daily_telegraph&amp;campaignPlacement=article\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Australia\u2019s $85bn savings crisis exposed<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/news\/how-truck-driver-used-brute-force-to-pay-off-his-home-20-years-early\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=daily_telegraph&amp;campaignPlacement=article\" title=\"www.realestate.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Broke 39yo truckie paid off home in 10 years<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Text__Typography-sc-1103tao-0 bjGYxJ StyledP-sc-cebixd-0 bzEerj\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realcommercial.com.au\/news\/aussie-commercial-investor-reveals-insider-tricks-that-saved-him-thousands\/?campaignType=external&amp;campaignChannel=syndication&amp;campaignName=ncacont&amp;campaignContent=&amp;campaignSource=daily_telegraph&amp;campaignPlacement=article\" title=\"www.realcommercial.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018$90 Bunnings gadget saved me from a $3m mistake\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Aussie cricket great Brett Lee and wife Lana, now based in Dubai, have found $7000 a week tenants&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":724179,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[564],"tags":[64,63,740,85],"class_list":["post-724178","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-cricket","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-cricket","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/724178","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=724178"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/724178\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/724179"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=724178"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=724178"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=724178"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}