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“I saw a massive gap in institutionalizing the real estate process. And I wanted to take a crack at it.“ Abdullah Alajaji on identifying market gaps in real estate and playing the long game

This week on The Lighthouse Conversations, Hashem sits down with Abdullah Alajaji, Founder of Driven Properties, to discuss his meteoric journey in real estate. Tune in as they discuss taking personal risks, how he spotted a gap in the UAE real-estate market, and how Driven Properties successfully navigates an ever-evolving...

Nourish by Spinneys

“I wanted to prove to my fellow Filipinos that our food can go beyond the doors of our house,” with Kooya’s Chef JP Anglo

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef JP Anglo at his restaurant, Kooya Filipino Eatery in Dubai Marina. Before coming to the UAE, Chef JP became known for his restaurant Sarsa in the Philippines, as well as numerous collaborations in Dubai and around the world. He talks about his dream...

Nourish by Spinneys

“Vine leaves are very underrated,” with Dara Dining’s Chef Sara Aqel

Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Sara Aqel, who recently won Best Chef in the One Knife Category for her latest venture, Dara Dining. Nourish by Spinneys: Chef Sara Aqel 0:00 / 0:00 1× Watch on YouTube: Chef Sara has worked at the Burj Al Arab and at...

Forward Talks

Polar regions sentinels of climate change, biodiversity, and human resilience, with Wassim Said

Tatiana Antonelli-Abella is joined by Wassim Said for a special episode of Forward Talks to mark the inaugural World Day for Glaciers and 2025 being the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. Wassim is a Steering Committee member of the Emirates Polar Program in addition to being an Advisor with the...

Nourish by Spinneys

‘Putting Central American flavours on the Dubai culinary map,’ with Chef Gabriela Chamorro

Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Chef Gabriela Chamorro at the newly opened ‘Girl and the Goose‘ Restaurante Centroamericano, at the Anantara in Downtown Dubai. Nourish by Spinneys: Chef Gabriela Chamorro 0:00 / 0:00 1× The concept was originally born as a supper club five years ago, and has...

The Lighthouse Conversations

"People walk in as strangers and leave as family. That is what Bait Maryam is all about." Chef Salam Dakkak on honoring her mother’s legacy through every single dish.

Hashem is back this month with Chef Salam, the Chef-Operator of one of the UAE’s most popular restaurants, Bait Maryam. The Lighthouse Conversations: Chef Salam Dukkak 0:00 / 0:00 1× You can also watch the episode here: Chef Salam shares the journey behind her success and how she...

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“I saw a massive gap in institutionalizing the real estate process. And I wanted to take a crack at it.“ Abdullah Alajaji on identifying market gaps in real estate and playing the long game

“I wanted to prove to my fellow Filipinos that our food can go beyond the doors of our house,” with Kooya’s Chef JP Anglo

“Vine leaves are very underrated,” with Dara Dining’s Chef Sara Aqel

Polar regions sentinels of climate change, biodiversity, and human resilience, with Wassim Said

‘Putting Central American flavours on the Dubai culinary map,’ with Chef Gabriela Chamorro

"People walk in as strangers and leave as family. That is what Bait Maryam is all about." Chef Salam Dakkak on honoring her mother’s legacy through every single dish.