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 search for us on YouTube by Follow us on socials at the_podxb and if you are interested in any of the other guests socials you can follow below: @taranuppal @justfoodxb@savage.appetites@anniecstacey@thelifeofholz Stay tuned for our next episode, thanks for all the love!

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.LodgeYou can watch this episode on YouTube by searching 'People of Dubai podcast'Find us on socials at the_podxb Stay tuned for further episodes!

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 looking for some motivation and determination this episode is for you.You can watch this episode on YouTube by searching “The People of Dubai Podcast” You can find us on Instagram at the_podxb and for more information on the founder of 'Boxica' Cyrus their Instagram handle is @coachcyrus

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 episode on YouTube. @the_podxbThe People of Dubai (YouTube)@Siobhan.Envision

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 this episode on You Tube by searching ‘The People of Dubai’ podcast.You can follow us on our socials:@the_podxnb@moeinalbastaki

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 public speaking and needs that motivation and advice this episode is for you.Nimi has completely changed her life and grown into the lady she manifested at a young age. You can watch the episode on You Tube by searching 'The People of Dubai' Follow us on our socials the_podxb.Follow Nimi at TheNimiMehta Stay tuned for more episodes.

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 hear what his children think of joining him in the gym.You can also watch our episode on YouTube by searching for 'The People of Dubai.'Social Media:The_podxb (The People of Dubai Podcast Instagram & Tik Tok)aalnaimi (Ahmad AlNuaimi)

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_podxb and also watch our video on You Tube by searching for The People in Dubai Podcast. @youandibridal - The most exclusive bridal boutique in Dubai is tagged here as mentioned in the episode.@preamadauae - A new marketplace to sell & buy your pre loved items which is launching in the UAE soon. Stay tuned for more episodes!

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 travel inspiration and whether you're listening in the car or on a walk this episode will really feel like you're having a catch-up with some girlfriends.Social media:@jetsetbecks - Becky Jefferies account @anniestacey - co host@hollie_briaint - co host You can find us on Youtube by search 'The People of Dubai Podcast'

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 all the financial jargon making it simpler and easy to understand @joe_familywealth101 You can also watch this episode on you tube, search for “The People of Dubai” you can also find us on Instagram and Tik Tok @the_podxb Stay tuned!

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 making to galentines dates and what the community is all about. In line with international womens day we all share empowerment stories and speak of the importance to be kind to strangers. As Achasah and Sue say, it's not about how you start life, it's about how you finish! Please share the love by subscribing to our YouTube channel, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @The_podxb to stay updated with all our content. You can find the lovely ladies Instagram @women.whothrive or visit their website at www.women-whothrive.com Introduction 0:00 Story of Women Who Thrive 19:08 About Achasa and Sue 25:20 Raising awareness about Egg Freezing 28:02Plans for the future of WHT 35:14What's your empowerment story? 40:55Be kind to strangers 42:25Hollies empowerment story 43:44Advice for my younger self 45:27Conclusion 46:17

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, the lessons he has learned, and best practices to future-proof education to provide children with the best opportunities in the future.During this episode of the People of Dubai Podcast, he gives us an insider look into his daily schedule which starts at 5:15AM every working day, how his heart belongs to his mission of empowering his students through education, and how his personal life has upgraded since he's moved to Dubai.0:00 Intro1:34 How Thomas residence building caught fire8:37 How Thomas moved to Dubai12:28 UK vs Dubai 21:10 What does Thomas do outside of school?24:03 Teach Travel Triumph 26:02 Thomas loves travelling28:01 How Thomas met his Fiancee30:50 Thomas and his usual weekends32:32 What’s 2023 got in store? 33:29 AI in the school system 37:27 Travels in 202338:18 Advice to younger self39:22 Conclusion Enjoy the episode, and give us a like and a subscribe if you enjoyed this conversation! You can reach out to us on hello@podxb.com or follow us on socials at: the_podxb or watch the full episode on you tube by searching for 'The People of Dubai Podcast'

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 in women's physical and sexual wellness through innovative products that help everyday women navigate everyday female problems. In this podcast, she dives deep into the struggles she went through growing up as an Egyptian immigrant in the US, the challenges of navigating her own sexuality and physical wellness, to starting Ketish and bringing education and inspiration to women in Dubai. Her products are now available in Sephora across all outlets and online on the brands website getketish.com.

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 career changed during the pandemic and his love life in Dubai. His favourite restaurant in Dubai:https://www.timeoutdubai.com/restaurants/maisan-15Check out @poddster for podcast recording studios.

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 socials @Christiana.Maxion.Matchmaker and also give her podcast a listen 'Dating in Dubai'.

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 business in Dubai and find out what she enjoys doing at the weekend. https://kellyhodgkin.com/ Follow us on our socials @the_podxb

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 within the region. Along with being the 'Voice of Dubai', owner of Mindloops, Ahmad is also a stand-up comedian and sonic branding specialist. In this episode Ahmad talks to us about life, his success and most importantly the things he is looking forward to achieving.We also get to hear Ahmad's voice impersonating raw and first hand along with his grand reveal and premier of the music he has created for Brands for Less.You can find Ahmad's socials @ahmadhaffarofficial You can follow the cost hosts Annie & Hollie socials @The_podxb or contact us at hello@podxb.com P.s We're sorry we had a technical issue with Annie's mic!

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_podxbTik Tok:  @the_podxbOr drop us an email if you would like to be featured or would just like to reach out to us at Hello@podxb.com

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 our partners -We hear about Annie & Dan's wedding from Dans perspective - And discuss the pros and cons of sharing a bed with your partner following a message from one of our listenersIn this episode we trialed a podcast studio, we're sorry if the sound quality isn't as good as usual but we hope you love the content. Stay tuned on our socials for Season 2, follow us on instagram @ LifeandLaughter_DXB. If you would like to get in contact with us send us a DM or an email to annieandhollie@gmail.com

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 Remy recommends using a sleep trainer when the baby is going through the sleep regression stage at 5 months. If you want to reach out to any of the dads to talk or build your network we will tag their pages on our instagram Lifeandlaughter_dxb