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Dubai’s Luxury Real Estate Industry: Market Trends & Insights | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.22
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Maria Morris, Founder of Maria Morris Global, sits down with host George Hojeige to share her journey in Dubai’s real estate industry. She discusses building a…
Dubai’s Hospitality Industry: Strategy & Leadership | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.22
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Rizwan Kassim, Founder and CEO of RIKAS Hospitality Group, sits down with host George Hojeige to share his journey from launching a restaurant group to leading one…
Dubai’s Homebuying & Mortgage Industry: Innovation & Leadership | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.21
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Jad Antoun, Co‑Founder and CEO of Huspy, sits down with host George Hojeige to share his journey from launching a startup to leading one of the region’s…
Dubai’s Watch Industry: Crafting Limited Edition Mechanical Timepieces | Real Talk Dubai Ep.20
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Omar Chaoui, Founder of Magana, sits down with host George Hojeige to discuss the inspiration and ambition behind creating limited edition mechanical timepieces…
Dubai’s Contracting Industry: Strategies & Insights | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.19
Dubai’s contracting industry is evolving rapidly, but leading a contracting business requires more than technical expertise. Every project comes with tight deadlines, cashflow pressures, and complex…
Dubai’s Legal Industry: Leadership & Values | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.18
Dubai’s legal profession is evolving rapidly, but leading a law firm requires more than legal expertise. Every decision comes with responsibility, pressure, and the need to uphold strong values. In…
Dubai’s Premium Fit-Out Industry: Crafting Luxury Spaces | Real Talk Dubai Ep.17
Dubai’s high-end fit-out sector is booming, but creating exceptional spaces requires more than materials and design. Every project comes with tight deadlines, discerning clients, and complex…
Dubai’s Venture Capital Industry: Risk, Returns & Real Decisions | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.16
Dubai’s venture capital ecosystem is growing rapidly, but investing in startups is about far more than capital and connections. Behind every decision are uncertainty, pressure, and long-term…
S1E15 Dubai’s Content Creator Industry: From Passion to Profession | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.15
Dubai’s content creator scene is growing rapidly, but building a real career takes more than viral moments and trending formats. Behind every successful creator are consistency, strategy, and a…
S1E14 Dubai’s Creative Industry: Grit, Growth & Glamour Truth | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.14
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, host George Hojeige speaks with Gosia Golda, founder of the MMG Group, about the evolution of Dubai’s creative industry and the business behind building a global…
Dubai’s Luxury Watch Industry: Trading, Value & Reality | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.13
Dubai is a city where success, ambition, and personal style often intersect and few industries reflect this more clearly than luxury watch trading. In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, George Hojeige…
S1E12 Dubai’s High End Dentistry Industry and the Vision Behind Smile Design Boutique | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.12
Dubai is a city where image, confidence, and first impressions matter, and few industries reflect that more than aesthetic dentistry. In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, George Hojeige sits down with…
Dubai’s Cigar Culture and the Entrepreneur Behind The Leaf Master | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.11
Dubai’s cigar culture has grown into a sophisticated, fast-moving niche, and The Leaf Master has become one of the region’s most recognised names in this space. In this episode of Real Talk Dubai,…
S1E10 From One Room Rental to a Property Empire: Inside Dayf’s Journey | Real Talk Dubai Ep. 10
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, George Hojeige speaks with Charbel El Hachem about the booming holiday home market and the intricacies of the short-term rental industry in the UAE. Charbel shares…
S1E9 Dubai’s Architectural Lighting Industry: From Concept to Creation | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.9
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, George Hojeige speaks with Jeremy Loisel about the architectural lighting industry and the business behind delivering large-scale projects across the…
Dubai’s Football Deal Making Industry: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.8
Dubai’s sports and entertainment ecosystem is shaped by high-profile personalities, major transfers, and the relentless pace of big-ticket negotiations. But behind every headline deal, every intense…
How to Succeed in Dubai’s F&B Industry | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.7
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, we explore how some of Dubai’s biggest food brands were built, from early wins to major failures and the realities of scaling restaurant concepts across the Middle…
S1E6 The Real Story Behind Dubai’s Finance & Media Industry | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.6
In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, George Hojeige, Group CEO of Virtuzone, sits down with Nap Estampador, Group Director and Founder at MEA Finance, to uncover the real story behind one of the…
S1E5 Dubai’s F&B Industry: The Real Hustle Behind the Glamour | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.5
Dubai’s F&B and nightlife scene has become a global benchmark for innovation, luxury, and experience. But behind every full house, flawless show, and Instagram-perfect venue lies a story of…
S1E4 Inside Dubai’s Car Business: Passion, Hustle, and Price of Perfection | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.4
Dubai is obsessed with cars and so is our guest, Thibaut Ruchon, founder of 918 Car Care and Just Drive It. In this Real Talk Dubai episode, we get real about starting and scaling a car business in…
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Real Talk Dubai has published 22 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
Real Talk Dubai is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 38m.
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