The People of Dubai

Join us for an exciting conversation with the founders of Dazed & Engaged, the ultimate destination for all your hen party needs. In this episode, we chat with Hollie Briant and Amelia Smith, the brains behind Dazed & Engaged, an e-commerce shop dedicated to making every hen party unforgettable. Discover how they've curated a collection of must-have items and experiences to elevate your ce...

In this episode we meet with a new podcast called 'Savage Appetites' which is hosted by Taran Uppal and the famous food blogger Alex Augusti, also known as Just Food DXB. We speak all things food related, from our favorite restaurants in Dubai, what it's like to be a food blogger and we finish off with an eating challenge of trending food combinations. If you want to watch this episode you can sea...

In this episode we get to hear from a business strategist and entrepreneur Spencer Lodge. We get to hear first hand on how to earn money from your podcast, how 'sales' is important for all businesses and what costly mistakes businesses make. As well as getting business advice Spencer shares his success and the story behind his career. You can find Spencer on socials under Spencer. Lodge You can wa...

We got the privilege of meeting Cyrus who founded 'Boxica' in Dubai. Throughout the episode we dive in deep into Cyrus’ life to see why he has ended up where he has today. From entering the royal marines at a young age to a near death experience and a messy divorce with his parents Cyrus has built a resilience and determination which has contributed to his entrepreneurial success. If you’re lookin...

A little dose of motivation with a new episode to kickstart the New Year. In this episode we speak with Siobhan Porter who has established a global online coaching program for females to achieve their fitness goals. We also get to hear Siobhan's story and advice on what it's like running a business and what her plans are for Envision Coaching. Follow us on social media and also watch the full epis...

We’ve never had an episode like this so buckle up and expect magical tricks, a truly authentic conversation and a lot of gasps! We meet with Dubai born Moein Al Bastaki who early on in life found out he had a passion for magic. Moein is a famous face you’ll see around the UAE, he is known for making the Burj Khalifa disappear and also loves to give back to the community. For the full benefit watch...

In this episode we speak with Nimi Mehta, TV host, MC, Speaker and business owner of SPKR. We loved talking to Nimi about all her experiences with the celebrities she has interviewed over the years. We get all the gossip from when she was a breakfast radio presenter and we get first hand public speaking advice. Whether you're someone wondering where life is going to take you or someone who hates p...

In this episode we speak with our first Emirati, Ahmad AlNuaimi who is a man of many talents: a Spartan Ambassador, Rescue Diver and an athlete whose day job is in IT. We get to hear about local Emirati cultures and Ahmad's family life as well as exploring his indurance and passion for sport. Ahmad has featured in Spartan racing and is now an Ambassador, he has a passion for training and we get to...

We're back with season 2 and instead of having a guest on our show like we would usually, the hosts Annie and Hollie are discussing all things about setting up a business in Dubai. They share their experience since launching their own business and share their tips on motivation, business set-up and how they have found their experience. You can find more information on our social platform @the_podx...

In this episode we meet with Becky Jefferies who has travelled to 72 countries! We get to hear all about her travel stories and how she likes to give back to the community by giving the opportunity for others to travel too. We have some great conversations around Becky's business venture and an authentic honest conversation about being an expat and what we miss about home. Tune in to get some trav...

In this episode we speak with @joe_familywealth101 about personal finances. We touch on: investing, saving, how to manage your money in the UAE and hear about Joe’s story. Make sure you grab and a pen and paper as we ask all questions relating to getting yourself in a better financial position. This episode is certainty one not to miss. Follow Joe Woodhouse on IG for all his tips and breaking down...

Achasah and Sue are the founders of the 'Women who Thrive' community which was established in Dubai to give women a chance to speak their truth, and share their vision with others who are on similar paths. In this episode, Achasah and Sue speak to us about how they started Women Who Thrive, and what their mindset is for the future. We find out about the events that the ladies organise, from soap m...

Thomas is a Primary School Teacher who is passionate about helping others. He inspires busy educators to teach, travel and triumph through a range of helpful blogs, videos, tips and tutorials on his YouTube and Tiktok platforms, which have been viewed by millions of teachers and pupils worldwide. He is keen to share an honest reflection of being a teacher in an unpredictable educational landscape,...

Emaan Abbas is the founder of Ketish, the first Women's sexual and wellness brand born out of Dubai. Her story starts with her growing up in an Egyptian Household in the US with strict family cultures, but also having to adjust to her American lifestyle outside of home. As she navigates her own personality and her own physical wellness, she finds the opportunity to share her learnings and insights...

We've always wanted to meet Marwan and when another guest couldn't make our recording, the man behind our podcast camera's episode was expedited (need to check this spelling). In this episode, we meet with Marwan, a 25-year-old Egyptian who was born in Dubai we discuss mental health, and what it's like to grow up in Dubai and go to school in such a fast-paced city. Marwan opens up about how his ca...

We meet with Christiana Maxion also known as the 'Dubai Matchmaker'. In this episode we ask Christiana about her dating tips and advice as well as finding out about her successful matching making business. Christiana is the only comprehensive dating concierge in Dubai and helps singletons look for love within the city of gold. You can find Christiana's services christianamaxion.com follow her on s...

Our guest, Kelly Marie Hodgkin is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, company director, and brand ambassador who believes in empowering other business owners to unlock their success. We meet with Kelly to hear her story on why she moved to Dubai 13 years ago and how she became an entrepreneur. We discuss how a childhood trauma has contributed to her success and get advice from Kelly on starting a b...

In our first ever episode of the People of Dubai we start the season off by interviewing the famous Ahmad Haffar also known as 'The Voice Of Dubai'. Ahmed is is a multi talented artist who runs MindLoop Studios and is opening up its first school of its kind. The school is set out to help creative people achieve their dreams...

Dubai is known for the land of opportunity where a wide range of cultures and nationalities live. Each episode co hosts Annie and Hollie meet with a resident of Dubai to find out their story and get the lowdown on why they live in the sandpit. Tune in for a variety of different stories and meet those who live in this beautiful city a lot of us call home. Find us on socials: Instagram: @the_podxb T...

In the final episode of Season 1 we have a little help from our other half’s. Ryan and Dan join us to share what’s it is like living with us and give their own advice on what makes a strong relationship in Dubai. In this episode we discuss: What makes a good relationship? -Date night options @cinemacityUAE @kinoya.ae @privilee -Good and bad Relationship habits -The background story on how we met o...

This week we speak with our friends Remy and Jacko who are new dads living in Dubai. We get their advice for new parents and what it's like becoming a dad along with their feedback on how to save money and what to do at the weekends. Places that Remy & Jacko recommend - Reform - Phileas Fogg - Els Club - Duck Hook - Golf clubs - To sign up to privilee or use the Emirate Platinum Premium card R...

As the world has opened back-up and we can dig out our passports it's only right to discuss the one thing we love to do the most TRAVEL. In this weeks episode we discuss the places we love to visit, our travel tips, favorite hotels and share some of our travel stories. We mention; Sri Lanka, Hikkaduwa is where the Tsunami museum was Singapore (Marina Bay Sands hotel) Zanzibar Nepal (highly recomme...

This week we catch the gossip from Hollie about how she planned Annie's Dubai hen do and how the roles reveresed in their friendship with Annie taking a backseat on the organising. We hear all the antics, activities and how the planning went with some advice to the listeners when planning an event in Dubai. We've plugged the suppliers we used below. Dream inn - villas on the palm https://m.oregano...

In this episode we speak with JF Fitness, Jo Farrer who is an online coach based in Dubai. We speak about how to change our habits, motivation and confidence in the gym. We also discuss about being a young woman and when the right time is to have children.  Jo found her passion for fitness at  https://thedendxb.com/   We recommend you read Atomic Habits by James Clear and The Panic...

This week we talk to this years winner of Creative Zone UAE ( https://www.creativezone.ae/ ), UAE the founder of it's a PCOS party - Georgie Ricks.  Georgie is raising awareness and changing lives of those living with Polycystic Ovaries. We talk all things about education to Georgie's top tips of living with PCOS. Georgie's Instagram: Itsapcosparty   Georgie's Website:  https://itsa...