Lovin Meets

Kristel Bechara on feminism: "I try to depict women throughout their lives, the experiences we go through, showing her in her diff forms, whether she was in pain, happy, strong, all kind her emotions. Women we are very versatile so this is how I like to represent her and showing her in her different walks of life"

"People are much kinder in Dubai. I've modelled in New York,  I've modelled in Africa it's not as easy as in Dubai, people are much nicer, the fashion industry is good here".' Chanel Ayan broke the mould as the first black model in Dubai when she arrived over a decade ago. Now, she's built a hugely successful career and is proud to live and work in a city which is so open to diversity.

"It's nice to talk to someone I've been in isolation for a couple of days" As the majority of Dubai experiences self-isolation for the first time, The Lovin Show had its first Zoom interview, with Dubai-based fitness expert Rob Sharpe. With an app that encourages home workouts to his name, (@trainsharpe) Rob acknowledged it's a strange cross-over to fully training at home, but it's not all about w...

“They say you have to hit rock bottom to get back up. Well, I hit rock bottom super hard. Lost $1.5 million in an investment, my father passed away, lost a love relationship, got diagnosed with diabetes all at the same time….. So I started cramming myself with positive messaging to rewire my brain”. Psychologist Hiba Balfaqih consumed positive content religiously before turning it on its head with...

Can 5 dominos change your life? Omar Al Duri joined the Lovin Show to talk about RESET, his domino philosophy (and published book) that works as a passport for mental and physical health 🙌@omaralduri #lovindubai

When you get a coupon to trial one month at a dance studio... and turn that into your life's work. Pierre Khadra has choreographed shows for MTV, reached the finals on “So You Think You Can Dance” (Arabia) and worked with the likes of Ricky Martin and Andrea Bocelli to Elissa, Tamer Hosni, Nancy Ajram, and more. And now, if you've been to SKY. 20 he's the man that puts those insanely cool, (indust...

Jalal Luqman is the author of a graphic fantasy novel, the pioneer of digital art in the region and he's displayed his work at museums worldwide... but most importantly, an absolute legend to chat to. Had so many laughs this week, come back any time!

The story of how they met sounds like destiny 😍Nadine aka @glorygirlfit has lived in Dubai for almost 17 years. 2 years ago she met @fitlikeric and this year they'll leave Dubai. Together, they aim to inspire people to live well and put simply; how to be good humans. If you're interested in personal growth and a self-reflective journey, pop on your headphones, sit back and give this a listen #lov...

Sumayyah AlSuwaidi was a trailblazer when she first begged for a computer and Adobe Photoshop at just 16 years old, (this was the year the internet came to the UAE for the very first time) and not much has changed since.  With creativity at the heart of everything she does, Sumayyah works in fashion, jewellery, art and digital media. Thanks for sharing your story @sumayyahalsuwaidi #lovinduba...

Nicole is Dubai's most famous personal shopper and stylist 😍The lady behind @nicole_ontrend has stories to tell. How she fell into a position of a personal shopper to the city's elite, the story behind some controversial Insta posts and the key investment pieces your wardrobe will thank you for 

LISTEN: "Food was my therapy... it was my saviour'" Zahra Abdalla, aka Cooking With Zahra, went from blogger to TV chef, to author, to cooking entrepreneur but it hasn't always been an easy path.  Great to have a genuinely kind and talented Dubai chef AND the brains behind @Zahra's Kitchen join the show this week #lovindubai

Introducing Yuliana Grasman, aka Afra Drift. The world's first 4×4 female drifter and she lives in Dubai. Taking on the adrenaline-fuelled sport just two years ago, Afra's skill has taken her to various rallies across the Middle East, seen her living in the desert for 28 days surviving on little food, and now she's bracing herself with new challenges for the year to come. 

LISTEN: With a lot of money at stake and many fakes floating about, Sevgi Eren has her work cut out as a diamond expert and trainer. She's also a Dubai resident who doesn't sit still, an extraordinary businesswoman with a love for Harley-Davidsons. 

LISTEN: Take inspiration from Lara Tabet. Previously a presenter on Dubai’s first-ever English TV channel, Lara’s career in media includes meeting the world’s biggest celebs, (*cough Morgan Freeman, *cough George Clooney) working with couture designers, being awarded Global Influencer of the year, working as a luxury brand ambassador, to establishing her own brand; Lara’s non-stop work ethic could...

LISTEN: The perfect Christmas present for HH Sheikh Hamdan? Arzoo Malhotra joins The Lovin Show for the Christmas Special. To talk about the Dubai comedy scene, the first time she realised she was funny, and how a Dubai audience is actually the best audience for any comedian to go up against.

It takes guts to upload personal videos, but it can pay off. And Manal Muffin is the proof. Truly an OG of the beauty 'fluencers here in Dubai, her accidental viral success is the stuff of YouTuber dreams. She joined The Lovin Show to talk about the realities of the beauty industry, makeup challenges and the home beauty trends that *actually* work.

🎤🎤LISTEN: Suki Lu moved to Dubai seven years ago, in that time she mastered Arabic, overcame challenging roles, interviewed celebs, met Dubai royalty... and her style credentials speak for themselves: She once was personally invited by Karl Lagerfeld to sit FR at Paris Fashion Week. Suki Lu joined this week's episode of The Lovin Show to talk the contents of her handbag and more... 

🎤🎤 LISTEN: Odd J-pop rituals, and how an unlikely meeting on JBR led to the formation of Hollaphonic. Olly, one half of the Dubai based DJ duo which has taken East Asia by storm (storm being a major understatement), talks about conquering Thailand, China, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur and more on this week's Lovin Show 🙌

Combining one million followers, life as a new mum, and an amazing attitude to dealing with social media haters, Zeynab El-Helw is a down-to-earth fashion influencer carving her own path with new brands.

"I hear from a lot of people I'm the first Emirati girl they've spoken to....and that's a big responsibility for me. I don't want to take that lightly.. and to represent the amazing women we have in our community" An eye-opening chat with the first Emirati aerialist Yasmin Bake #lovindubai

"Don't do it for the money, do it for the passion" DJ and manager at Anghami @Mark_Shakedown on The Lovin Show this week talking about his passion for music and how he realised he needed to make a career out of it.

"I thought about that near-death experience a lot"....Marcus Smith's name is famous in Dubai thanks to running 30 marathons in 30 days last year. But that's just the tip of the iceberg for his fitness achievements. Marcus joined the Lovin Show to talk about completing the legendary Marathon de Sables (an 156 miles endurance challenge through the Sahara desert) to the time he was hit by a truck, le...

The Halloween Special: Sabine Sassine is a TV host with an amazing career in the media industry under her belt. From interviewing celebs to nail-biting TV moments, Sassine shared all!!

A Lebanese TV presenter and fashion influencer, Tamara Jamal shares the inspiration behind her sneaker collaboration with FIFA Middle East, being an influencer in the region and what she would've done professionally had she not gotten into fashion.

From Big Hass's inspirational backstory to advising young and upcoming talent in the region as well as talking and bringing awareness about the stigmas surrounding autism, catch the entire conversation with Saudi's top hip-hop RJ right here!