MERED Talks Podcast

MERED

Not about selling property. About shaping how we live. The MERED Talks podcast is a discussion club for open, honest conversations on how real estate development and people behind shape our daily lives, our wellbeing, and even our future.

  1. Jul 6

    What Makes Someone Buy Property Without Planning To?

    What turns a buyer into a brand ambassador? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner is joined by Michael Belton, CEO of MERED, and Lorenzo Semaratne, a global energy executive, classic Ferrari enthusiast, and owner of apartments in both ICONIC and Riviera Residences. This conversation reveals what separates genuine quality from surface glitz, how developers build community through people rather than marketing, and why the UAE has become home to successful global citizens seeking security, lifestyle, and the freedom to enjoy their achievements. 🎧 Hit play to discover:  • The unexpected decision to buy an apartment after a coffee meeting  • Why savouring the fruits of your labour is becoming a luxury in itself  • Why quality is found in door hinges, not marketing promises  • How Pininfarina's philosophy is embodied in ICONIC Residences: design versus licensing  • What MERED's 40% repeat buyer rate and zero resales reveal about customer satisfaction 🎥 Listen to the full episode to understand what makes some projects timeless investments and others disposable trends.  #MEREDTalks #MERED #RealEstatePodcast #DubaiPodcast #ICONICResidences #RivieraResidences #LuxuryRealEstate #PropertyInvestment #DubaiLifestyle MERED website: https://mered.ae MERED on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mered.ae/ MERED on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mered-ae/

    What Makes Someone Buy Property Without Planning To?

  2. Jun 22

    Architecture for People: Herzog & de Meuron

    Why do some buildings feel like they belong to their place, while others never do? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner is joined by Natalia Ermolenko, Chief Product Officer at MERED, and Olga Bolshanina, Partner at Herzog & de Meuron, one of the world's most celebrated architectural practices. This conversation reveals Herzog & de Meuron's "inside out" design philosophy: why they never start with aesthetics, but with climate, culture, and how people want to live. 🎧 Hit play to discover: • The "inside out" approach: how life within shapes exterior identity • Why glass towers often fail in GCC climates • How Riviera Residences balances privacy, community, and contributes to urban life • Why MERED created more than 35 apartment typologies in the building • How landscape, greenery, and microclimate influence daily wellbeing • The role of materials and local identity in architecture Listen to the full episode to understand why architecture isn't just what you see—it's how you feel, how you live, and whether a building truly belongs to its place. MERED website: https://mered.ae MERED on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mered.ae/ MERED on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mered-ae/

    Architecture for People: Herzog & de Meuron

  3. May 22

    Pininfarina: This Building Was Designed Like a Ferrari

    What makes Italian design instantly recognisable and instantly trusted? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner is joined by Michael Belton, MERED's CEO, alongside Giovanni de Niederhäusern and Chiara Gibertini from Pininfarina to explore a 95-year design heritage evolving from Ferrari to residential towers. This conversation goes beyond aesthetics, revealing Pininfarina’s engineering-driven approach, how quality in Italy is embedded in both culture and regulation, and the difference between Italian design as a label and as a holistic approach. 🎧 Hit play to discover: • Why Pininfarina's motto is "beauty + technology = impact" • The historical meeting between Battista Pininfarina and Enzo Ferrari • What truly defines timeless Italian design beyond trends and luxury • What "quiet luxury" means in real estate • What separates authentic branded residences from marketing exercises 🎥 Listen to the full episode to understand why some designs make you feel like you never want to leave. MERED website: https://mered.ae MERED on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mered.ae/ MERED on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mered-ae/

    Pininfarina: This Building Was Designed Like a Ferrari

  4. Apr 27

    Why International Investors Trust Dubai?

    Why are so many international buyers choosing Dubai real estate? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner is joined by Mikhail Podkopaev, Sales Director at MERED, and Dorota Mudz, Associate Director at FAM Properties, to explore what’s really driving global demand for property in Dubai. From European investors seeking long-term value to end users drawn by lifestyle, safety, and opportunity, this conversation breaks down the motivations, concerns, and decision-making process behind buying property in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets. 🎧 Hit play to discover: • Why European buyers are shifting their focus to Dubai • The biggest fears international investors have, and how they’re addressed • How Dubai’s regulations protect buyers • What makes off-plan property a compelling investment strategy • What's so special about the lifestyle and communities that Dubai offers?  Listen to the full episode to understand what makes Dubai a place to build your future. #MEREDTalks #MERED #RealEstatePodcast #DubaiPodcast#DubaiRealEstate #UAEProperty #PropertyInvestment #DubaiLifestyle #OffPlanProperty #GlobalInvestors MERED website: https://mered.ae MERED on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mered.ae/ MERED on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mered-ae/

    Why International Investors Trust Dubai?

  5. Apr 3

    The Six Pillars: How Great Properties Are Created

    What does it really take to turn an idea into a place people love to live in?   In this episode of MERED Talks, Harley Jenner speaks with Natalia Ermolenko, Chief Product Officer at MERED, about real estate's most misunderstood role: the Product Manager.   Natalia reveals how this role emerged to bridge the gap between sales dreams, design ambitions, and construction realities. This conversation explores how the Product Manager connects vision with reality, ensuring that what is promised is exactly what people need and experience when they walk through the door.   🎧 Hit play to discover: • Why real estate needs a “product” mindset, and what was missing before • The “three pedals of a developer” and why synergy matters • How developers balance design, construction, and market demand • The six pillars of creating a great real estate product • How the right questions and small decisions shape the living experience   🎥 Listen to the full episode to see why the best developments need someone who cares less about what's behind the wall and more about how you'll actually live.   #MEREDTalks #MERED #RealEstatePodcast #DubaiPodcast #ProductManagement #LuxuryRealEstate #PropertyDevelopment #DubaiRealEstate MERED website: https://mered.ae MERED on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mered.ae/ MERED on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mered-ae/

    The Six Pillars: How Great Properties Are Created

  6. Mar 23

    How Smart Materials Save Money and Improve Health

    How do developers decide what actually goes inside a building? In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner is joined by Yazan Al Khalidi, Chief Commercial Officer at MERED, and Anwar Nusseibeh, Chairman of The Nano Company, to explore the hidden layer of real estate development most buyers never see: materials, technology, and the partners behind them. From nanomaterials to smart construction thinking, this conversation reveals how the choices made long before a building is completed can shape everything from sustainability to the health of the people who live inside. 🎧 Hit play to discover: • How developers choose the right partners in a market full of suppliers • Why innovation in construction isn’t about trends, but long-term value • What is graphene and how it could transform modern buildings • How materials affect everything from electricity costs to air quality • What kind of innovations new generations will expect from the buildings they live in   🎥 Listen to the full episode to discover the invisible technologies shaping the future of real estate. #MEREDTalks #MERED #RealEstatePodcast #ConstructionInnovation #SmartBuildings #DubaiRealEstate  #AbuDhabiRealEstate #LuxuryRealEstate #DubaiPodcast #UAEProperty MERED website: https://mered.ae MERED on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mered.ae/ MERED on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mered-ae/

    How Smart Materials Save Money and Improve Health

  7. Feb 20

    Robots in Real Estate: Why Do We Need Them?

    Are robots just a luxury feature — or the future standard of every building?   In this episode of MERED Talks, our host, Harley Jenner is joined by Michael Belton, CEO of MERED, and Fraser Lawson, architect-turned-robotics pioneer, to explore how robotics is quietly reshaping real estate. Together, they explore what's happening now with the robotics industry around the world and in the UAE, where the industry is heading, and how architects and engineers should be adapting to these new technologies.   This conversation goes beyond the hype to show how robots reduce costs, increase safety, enhance privacy, and give residents something increasingly rare: time.   🎧 Hit play to discover: ▪️How many robots are already working around the world — and what they're doing ▪️How robots reduce facility costs while improving service standards ▪️What developers must plan for now to future-proof buildings ▪️Why robots work with people, not against them — and how upskilling is part of the strategy ▪️How bot-to-bot communication is already happening between developers and clients ▪️What "assisted intelligence" really means in luxury real estate   🎥 Listen to the full episode to discover what will feel completely normal in 10 or 20 years that feels extraordinary today.   #MEREDTalks #MERED #RealEstatePodcast #DubaiPodcast #RoboticsInRealEstate #SmartBuildings #LuxuryRealEstate #DubaiRealEstate #AbuDhabiRealEstate #PropertyTechnology #FutureOfRealEstate #PropTech MERED website: https://mered.ae MERED on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mered.ae/ MERED on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mered-ae/

    Robots in Real Estate: Why Do We Need Them?

  8. Feb 9

    From Dream to Deed: A Property Buyer's Journey in the UAE

    What happens after you say “yes” to a property in the UAE?   In this episode of MERED Talks, our host Harley Jenner sits down with Jawad Aqiq, Senior Team Lead Sales & Operations at MERED, to demystify the end-to-end journey of buying a property in the UAE — from the initial excitement to the final handover and beyond.   Jawad shares a frontline perspective on turning buyer anxiety into confidence, walking us through each critical step: reservation, legal documentation, payment security, registration, and the transition from off-plan to handover. This episode is especially valuable for first-time buyers and international investors looking for clarity and confidence in the UAE’s structured real estate process.   🎧 Hit play to discover: • How the buyer’s journey is designed for transparency and trust in the UAE • What really happens after you reserve a unit — step by step • What documents you actually need — UAE resident vs. international buyer • How escrow accounts and DLD regulations protect your investment • The difference between Oqood, title deeds, and registration fees in Dubai vs. Abu Dhabi   🎥 Listen to the full episode to see how a well-managed process turns property investment into a secure and rewarding experience. MERED website: https://mered.ae MERED on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mered.ae/ MERED on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mered-ae/

    From Dream to Deed: A Property Buyer's Journey in the UAE
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Not about selling property. About shaping how we live. The MERED Talks podcast is a discussion club for open, honest conversations on how real estate development and people behind shape our daily lives, our wellbeing, and even our future.

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  • Creator
    MERED
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
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    © 2026 MERED Talks Podcast
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