Stories-of-success

STORIES-OF-SUCCESS

STORIES-OF-SUCCESS

Why this Filipino expat shelters those in need in UAE

This Dubai resident opens his doors to fellow expats and mentors aspiring creatives

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JM Avelino, creative director and live events producer

Why this Italian expat kept coming back to the UAE

He found a home, raised a daughter, discovered a version of himself shaped by the UAE

Antonio Ostuni, hotel manager of Sofitel Dubai The Palm

How an Egyptian expat found his place in UAE by helping

He turned his experience into a community that brought together thousands across the UAE

Dubai-based Egyptian expat Ahmed Youssef

How an Indonesian expat turned hardships to UAE success

Lessons in gratitude, resilience took him to Dubai, where he now helps the next generation

Dubai-based Indonesian expat Bobby Sutanto

Why this Indian expat made giving back a mission in UAE

The most meaningful part of his journey is touching lives, strengthening communities

Chef Bobby Kapoor

From ambition to empire: Ajay's Dubai success story

Meraki founder’s journey is defined by resilience and relentless pursuit of quality

For Ajay Rajendran, Dubai’s ease of doing business, visionary leadership and investor confidence have created an environment where entrepreneurs can think bigger.

How an Emirati turned loss into a community like home

He turned grief into purpose with the belief that no one should feel alone

Abdulrahman Al Hashmi, owner of Navy Land

How a Ukrainian expat reinvented herself in the UAE

Her journey reflects how uncertainty, community, creativity can reshape a life in Dubai

Viktoriia Rieva, founder of Saltborn Creative

From Beirut butchery to Dubai's comfort food empire

How a humble Lebanese butchery became Dubai’s go-to comfort food destination

The forces behind the iconic food empire: Abed Safadi (left), Fadi Safadi (centre) and Fadl Safadi.

How a Filipina breadwinner found success in the UAE

She hopes her journey inspires other expats to believe their dreams are possible too

Dubai-based Filipino entrepreneur Chrissie Asuncion

Why putting people first led to Indian expat's success

For him, success comes down to resilience, patience, how you treat people along the way

Preet Vasudev, co-founder of Varak

How this Filipino expat turns struggles to service

Every challenge in the UAE has shaped the person and leader she is today

Girley Pineda, manager at Spice Grill

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