Reborn in Dubai

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Reborn in Dubai by What’s On is a series that shares the genesis stories from some of the region’s brightest expat entrepreneurs, thought leaders, community champions, and innovators. Uncovering how the city has provided them with opportunities and the tools to reinvent themselves, what mechanics have contributed to their success, and why nobody does it quite like Dubai. We’ll also be investigating what brought these luminaries here, and what’s still to come…

Episodes

  1. Ep7: Reborn in Dubai with musician and podcaster Zuby

    25/01/2024

    Ep7: Reborn in Dubai with musician and podcaster Zuby

    Most of the guests we've had on the series have had some experience of being on one side of podcasts mic or the other in the past, but for our seventh episode of Reborn in Dubai, we booked in a true podcast virtuoso. Including his own show, Real Talk with Zuby – this oratory artist has appeared on around 500 podcasts including The Joe Rogan Experience (twice) and has hosted guest such as Elon Musk, Alex Hormozi, Douglas Murray, Matt Walsh, and Bret Weinstein. He's also a musician, with multiple hip hop albums in his back catalogue, a published author, philosopher, Oxford University alumnus, public speaker and the CV continues – but, and of central interest to today's episode, he's a man of considered wisdom. In the episode we get a snapshot of his formative influences, he shares his thoughts on Dubai and dispenses some great nuggets of advice, applicable to a variety of real world challenges. And he does all of that in less than 30 minutes. This is What's On in discussion with Zuby...

    26 min
  2. Ep6: Reborn in Dubai with The Laughter Factory founder, Gail Clough

    11/01/2024

    Ep6: Reborn in Dubai with The Laughter Factory founder, Gail Clough

    POV: you're a founder of a legendary comedy club. There has to be a lot of pressure to be a story-telling, charismatic, hilarious, barrel of non-stop LOLs 24-7. We can only account for a few idle hours on some, otherwise unremarkable, Monday morning – but Gail Clough, the creative mastermind behnd, and key ingredient to the marinade of, ⁠The Selfdrive Laughter Factory⁠ stand-up comedy phenomenon, was all that and more. In this episode we find out about Gail's memoir-worthy adventures before moving to Dubai; what it takes to keep the longest-serving comedy club in the region, fresh and funny; and hear a few incredibly juicy stories about some of the big-name comics that have visited the UAE. And if you think what we left in the edit is a bit edgy, you really should see what we had to leave on the cutting room floor. A huge thanks to Gail for joining us on the What's On sofa, keeping us in stitches and for all the laughs she's given Dubai over the decades.

    23 min
  3. Ep5: Reborn in Dubai with guest Pirate Surf queen, Candy Fanucci

    11/01/2024

    Ep5: Reborn in Dubai with guest Pirate Surf queen, Candy Fanucci

    When we first sat down to discuss what we wanted to achieve from the Reborn in Dubai podcast, there was immediate consensus that we needed to speak to expats who have made a positive impact on Dubai society as well as achieving success in their own right. And our latest guest, the truly inspirational, Candy Fanucci is the perfect case study for this goal. In episode five we hear highlights from her remarkable story – of the turbulent life of Candy before Dubai; how she got here; the milestones, accolades and achievements she's stacked up since making the UAE her home; the growth that comes from self-reliance and triumph in the face of adversity; we learn about how she 'MaGyvered' (you might have to Google that one Gen Z) ingenious solutions to challenging problems; and what the future yet still may hold. And we get an insight into the workings of her community projects – Kite Beach, X Dubai and Pirate Surf – which have enabled her to touch, and at times profoundly change, the lives of so many here in the region and beyond our borders.

    26 min
  4. Ep4: Reborn in Dubai with guests Layla Kardan and Hamdan Al-Khafaji

    11/01/2024

    Ep4: Reborn in Dubai with guests Layla Kardan and Hamdan Al-Khafaji

    For this fourth episode of Reborn in Dubai powered by What’s On, we had the delight of a double dose of big name guests, the husband and wife team of Layla Kardan and Hamdan Al-Khafaji. Their combined CV includes live entertainment, wellness hubs, restaurants and more.  In the discussion, we were given a back stage pass to the reasons why and how the pair ended up in the UAE; we uncovered some gems of inspirational thinking – applicable to aspiring restauranters, or pretty much anybody with a good idea; we learned about their food crushes and how Dubai has helped them transform their entrepreneurial vision into dreams manifest. We find out what drives Layla and Hamadan, and what's next for the dynamic duo. So please join us for another fun, uplifting and fascinating look at how some of Dubai's most notable expats were... Reborn in Dubai.

    29 min
  5. Ep3: Reborn in Dubai with guest Paris Norriss AKA Guy in Dubai

    21/12/2023

    Ep3: Reborn in Dubai with guest Paris Norriss AKA Guy in Dubai

    This week our podcast slips on a rucksack, checks the wind direction, and keeps one eye on the horizon as we sit British adventurer, entrepreneur, danger-chaser and TV personality, Paris Norriss in the guest seat, to find out what happened after he was 'Reborn in Dubai'. Paris goes deep on what brought him to the UAE; the inspiration behind Guy in Dubai; why he's so drawn to peril; the things you have to keep in mind before rowing across the Pacific; why Dubai seems to attract a disproportionate quantity of pioneers; whether we'll ever get a Guy in Space; and he has some wise words for aspiring future business moguls and frontier-courters. It's an inspirational discussion, about the benefits of dreaming big, pushing boundaries, never giving up and what happens when you focus on what you're passionate about.

    29 min
  6. Ep2: Reborn in Dubai with guest Santa Claus KD

    14/12/2023

    Ep2: Reborn in Dubai with guest Santa Claus KD

    ‘Tis the season, so who better to join us than Dubai’s very own Santa Claus. With the sound of jingle bells in the air and festive cheer in our hearts, we find out What's On Santa's list of chill-out activities in Dubai; which cultures celebrate Christmas the most enthusiastically here; a fascinating insight into the science of Santa-ing; some of the Man in Red's hidden Dubai gems; and what to do if you suspect you might currently be on the naughty list…

    28 min
  7. Ep1: Reborn in Dubai, with guest Ian Fairservice, founder of What’s On, managing partner and group editor-in-chief of Motivate Media Group

    07/12/2023

    Ep1: Reborn in Dubai, with guest Ian Fairservice, founder of What’s On, managing partner and group editor-in-chief of Motivate Media Group

    Welcome to Episode 1 of Reborn in Dubai. With What’s On turning 45 in 2024, it made perfect sense to launch this podcast with the man behind the phenomenon, a magazine beloved by expats, citizens, and tourists for almost half a century. In June 1979, Dubai was a very different place. There was little in the way of soaring skyscrapers, no seven-lane Sheikh Zayed Road highway, no fleets of police supercars, and zero Balearic beach clubs. But one very familiar social landmark did emerge. In June of that year, Ian Fairservice put the very first issue of What’s On to press. The UAE’s original English language lifestyle magazine was born out of a drive to provide residents with the latest news and happenings from across the city. And now, nearly 45 years on, despite there being a few more titles, platforms and brands in the Motivate Media Group portfolio, those same aims remain at the centre of everything we do.

    46 min
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Reborn in Dubai by What’s On is a series that shares the genesis stories from some of the region’s brightest expat entrepreneurs, thought leaders, community champions, and innovators. Uncovering how the city has provided them with opportunities and the tools to reinvent themselves, what mechanics have contributed to their success, and why nobody does it quite like Dubai. We’ll also be investigating what brought these luminaries here, and what’s still to come…

Information

  • Creator
    What's On Dubai
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    7
  • Copyright
    Motivate Media Group © 2023
  • Show Website
    Reborn in Dubai