Janan Shihadeh
Janan Shihadeh has made her mark creating bespoke pieces for clients all around the world—from murals in Washington D.C., to furniture and candles in Cairo, to transforming old
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“Dubai is like a millefeuille. There are layers and layers.” Mohamed Maktabi on the rich history of his family’s business and his passion for storytelling through the intricate artistry of carpets
Hashem catches up with Mohamed Maktabi, the CEO of Iwan Maktabi, the go-to address for rare carpets and textile art in the MENA region. They go back in time as
Much ado about matcha, with Viktoryia Toma
Our hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha get a Japanese tea masterclass from Viktoryia Toma. Viktoryia is the founder of Ikigai-cha, where they focus on single estates and single cultivators,
Think Tank: The Invisible Challenge: Exploring the nexus of indoor air quality, public health and climate action
Our latest Think Tank took place on day 13 of COP28 at the Slovenia Pavilion under the Take a Breath campaign, in partnership with Telfast and Sanofi. The goal of
Snap, Crackle, Pop! with Chef Troy Payne
The season to be outside and cook with fire is finally here. This week, co-hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha drive out to the desert behind Town Square for a
Sabkhas: The UAE’s Carbon Sinks
Our latest episode looks at sabkhas – seemingly uninhabitable salt flats that might help us fight climate change. These salty ecosystems can sequester four times more carbon (per square meter) than
“I try to remember often that this is the greatest experience of my life” Tom Arnel on the thrill of building purposeful spaces and managing stress in a high-level role
Hashem catches up with Tom Arnel, founder of EatX and the man behind some of the most successful dining concepts in Dubai, including The Sum of Us, Common Grounds, Harvest
Passion plated, with Tresind’s Chef Himanshu Saini
This week, Tiffany sits down with Chef Himanshu Saini, the chef behind the award-winning Tresind Studio in Dubai. Tresind originally opened in 2014 with a take on a progressive Indian
“The thrill of the chase has always been my thing.” Ayman Fakoussa on launching The Qode, balancing friendship with business, and why he can’t let go of Excel
Diving into the joy of Guatemalan retreats and the love of Microsoft Excel, Hashem sits with Ayman Fakoussa this week to have a wide-ranging conversation. Hashem and Ayman chat about
“As a Khaleeji guy, I had to prove myself over and over.” Meshary AlNassar on finding his footing as a designer, navigating interior design trends and the benefit of having a good eye
Our guest is up-and-coming designer Meshary AlNassar. Hailing from Kuwait, Meshary’s journey into interior design started during childhood with American TV pop culture influences The Oprah Winfrey Show and
Reaching for the Stars, with Michelin’s Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin
Co-host Devina Divecha caught up with Michelin Experiences’ Director of Communications, Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin, right after the announcement of the second edition of the Dubai Michelin Guide. Elisabeth shares more about
“You can’t lead with arrogance.” Tasha Group’s Natasha Sideris on taming ambition, striving for balance as a restaurateur, and why there’s no way she’ll open in Greece
Hashem catches up with Natasha Sideris after a two-year scheduling ping-pong. He instantly bonds with the iconic restaurateur and founder of Tashas, Avli, and Flamingo Room, over their quest for