This week on The Lighthouse Conversations, Hashem sits down with Abdullah Alajaji, Founder of Driven Properties, to discuss his meteoric journey in real estate. Tune in as they discuss taking personal risks, how he spotted a gap in the UAE real-estate market, and how Driven Properties successfully navigates an ever-evolving business landscape.
Jun 11
"I’m competing with white space”: Heba El Gabaly on designing the future
Heba El Gabaly, co-founder and CEO of Efreshli, discusses her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, scaling a tech-driven design-led business, and the importance of blending online and offline experiences. The episode explores her unique blend of leadership, what it felt li ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2025
"People walk in as strangers and leave as family. That is what Bait Maryam is all about." Chef Salam Dakkak on honoring her mother’s legacy through every single dish.
@hashem is back this month with Chef Salam, the Chef-Operator of one of the UAE’s most popular restaurants, Bait Maryam. Chef Salam shares the journey behind her success and how she slowly built up her business from the ground up while honoring the legacy of her late mother. She ... Show More
47m 29s
Jan 2025
“The region is going through a renaissance within the creative industry that we very much want to be part of.” Sultan Al Darmaki on bridging silos in the creative ecosystem, and finding that right balance to keep being inspired.
Hashem Montasser sits down with Sultan Al Darmaki, founder of 1833, an exclusive members’ club redefining community spaces and activations. Sultan shares his journey so far—from his unorthodox approach to fashion, how he felt working in London to the creation of 1833, a space tha ... Show More
46m 36s
Apr 19
The Driven Way: Scaling a Real Estate Business in Dubai’s Competitive Market
In this episode of The Real Estate Majlis, we sit down with Abdullah Alajaji, Founder and Managing Director of Driven Properties, to uncover the real strategies behind thriving in Dubai’s ultra-competitive real estate market.From building a winning company culture to leveraging A ... Show More
26m 8s
Nov 2023
EYL #263 Dubai Real Estate Investing: A Black Woman's Triumph in The Middle East
🌟 In this exclusive Earn Your Leisure interview, we're joined by Denise The Broker, a trailblazing entrepreneur and the first Black woman to establish a real estate brokerage in Dubai. From leaving the Atlanta market to conquering Dubai's dynamic real estate landscape, D ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2024
Ep.48 WHAT DO INTERIOR DESIGNERS DO ? SARAH SHAM PRINCIPAL DESIGNER AT ESSAJEES ATELIER ON THE DUBAI REAL ESTATE PODCAST WITH TAHIR MAJITHIA
🎙️ The Dubai Real Estate Podcast - Episode with Sarah Sham, Principal Designer at Essajees Atelier
In this episode of The Dubai Real Estate Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Sham, Principal Designer at Essajees Atelier, one of India's leading interior design firms. Sarah shares he ... Show More
35m 28s
Jan 2025
What It Takes to Succeed in Real Estate: Calum White on The Real Estate Majlis
Welcome to another impactful episode of The Real Estate Majlis, your go-to podcast for transformative insights in the world of real estate. We’re honored to host Calum White, Founder & CEO of White & Co Real Estate, one of Dubai's fastest-growing brokerages. In this conversa ... Show More
30m 8s
Jan 2025
Ep. 50 DUBAI INSURANCE GUIDE : EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IN 2025 || AVINASH BABUR CEO OF INSURANCEMARKET.AE ON THE DUBAI REAL ESTATE PODCAST
Joining me today is Avinash Babur, the innovative entrepreneur behind insurancemarket.ae, one of the UAE’s leading insurance platforms. With extensive experience in marketing and a passion for transforming the insurance industry, Avinash has successfully established tailored insu ... Show More
30m 55s