And just like that, The Lighthouse turns five! This year might feel to some like “2020, Part Three” but to us it feels like a birthday with the addition of fraternal twins. We’re marking the start of a new era with two new openings in Abu Dhabi and The Palm so it feels good to be turning five.
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Jun 4
“I observe. I document. And more recently, I speak my mind.” Hani AlMalki on Dubai’s F&B reset, credibility over clout, and a restaurant career built without a restaurant.
Hani AlMalki — aka Bedouinfoodie — returns to podcast for a second sit-down, and it lands nothing like the first. When war hit the region, he started writing: a daily diary on his Instagram Stories that became required reading for Dubai’s food community, built on the one thing m ... Show More
56m 43s
Apr 2026
“If you tell me we're not going to build, then probably replace me. There is no need for having me.” Karim Awad on leading EFG Hermes mid-revolution, a decade of building, and why legacy is measured by what remains after you leave
Karim Awad walked into EFG Hermes at one of the most turbulent moments in Egypt's recent history — a company caught mid-revolution, a bruised brand, and a region that wasn't sure it wanted to stabilise. What he did next is what this conversation is about. Karim and Hashem talke ... Show More
53m 4s
Feb 2026
Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte on the Soul of Space and Collectible Design
“I really wanted to slow things down… to create an experience where people take their time, build relationships, and connect with design in a more human way.” Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte has spent fifteen years living out of a suitcase, experiencing the quiet palazzos of Venice ... Show More
50m 47s
Jan 2024
15: My Brother gave my BEST FRIEND the clap?!
<p>It’s 2024 tinies and the girls are celebrating seven years of friendship!!</p><br><p>We are starting the year with a bang… The girls discuss new years resolutions, manifestations, and more.</p><br><p>PLUS, we read some of your shocking dilemmas including a love story between t ... Show More
20m 37s
Aug 2023
6 Months of ABSURDE.. An Open and Honest Discussion! | Ep #20
Celebrate with us as we mark Absurde's 6-Month milestone! In this episode, we share our podcast's passionate beginnings and welcome back Ali, an original co-host who later embarked on a new journey. We discuss why Ali left, how it ended amicably, and explore the idea that parting ... Show More
22m 36s
Jan 2023
New Years In Mexico, Waving To Strangers, & Our Anniversary
Happy birthday to our podcast, running an iron man, visiting Cabo, Shrek is coming back, and waving to strangers. SHOP OUR NEW HATS HERE: https://lightweightspod.com Watch our FULL Video Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjmqbxZsoH1YwihrGgU1vPA Follow our Podca ... Show More
26m 25s