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 1
“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
Jul 2024
Ep. 46 DUBAI IS A FOODIES PARADISE - HANI ALMALKI (@bedouinfoodie) ON THE DUBAI REAL ESTATE PODCAST WITH TAHIR MAJITHIA
Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Dubai Real Estate Podcast! 🎙️ This week, we dive into the fascinating world of food curation and consultancy with our special guest, Hani Al Malik also known as @bedouinfoodie on Instagram, today we don't just talk about Real Estat ... Show More
52m 5s
Dec 2021
Talha Nasir | Moving to Dubai and Building a Successful Empire + More | Recipe To Success DXB | #43
<p>In this episode, we dive into how Talha Nasir started in business, moving from the UK to Dubai, building multiple successful businesses in Dubai, managing over 36 investments, how to move to Dubai and set up a business, hardships along the way, working with Larry Wheels, ... Show More
1h 6m
Dec 2022
#4 The expat who grew up in Dubai
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 hea ... Show More
38m 28s
Oct 2024
The 8th FII in Riyadh, Sindalah Island, Herve Renard, and Chinese Tourism...
It's FII week in Riyadh! 📈 That means the who's who of the finance, investment, and business world are descending upon the Saudi capital for Saudi Arabia's largest annual event - the 8th Future Investment Initiative held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center (KAI ... Show More
51m 43s
Apr 2025
Anas Bukhash on Harnessing the Dubai’s Potential as a Global Crossroads
Over the last few decades, Dubai has rapidly transformed from a humble trading port into a global hub for business, tourism, and innovation. With favourable economic policies, strategic location, and an ambitious young workforce, Dubai has become a vibrant destination at the inte ... Show More
24m 39s
Jan 2025
Paul & Steven: Dubai’s 2024 - Expansion, Investment & Unmatched Opportunities
Join Paul Sharland and Steven Leckie, Associate Directors at haus & haus, as they recap Dubai’s incredible progress in 2024.From the five-runway airport that’s set to boost global tourism and the sell-out success of Palm Jebel Ali’s luxury villas to Dubai South’s expansion unlock ... Show More
26m 11s
Oct 2025
Pressure Cooker: National Pavilion UAE at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale | Azza Aboualam
<p>We delve into the UAE National Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale, titled "Pressure Cooker" with curator Azza Aboualam. An assistant professor at the College of Arts and Creative Enterprises at Zayed University Dubai and co-founder of Holesum Studio, Aboualam explains how ar ... Show More
41m 22s
This week Hashem and guest host Samantha Wood aka FooDiva catch up with Issam Kazim, CEO of DTCM (Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing). “Not your typical government department,” as Issam puts it, DTCM catapulted the Emirate of Dubai from the early pandemic days through to the other side of lockdown with flying colors—all with stellar plannin ... Show More
