UAE SUCCESS STORIES

UAE SUCCESS STORIES

Kristan and Julian de Graaf

Meet Dubai brothers behind Dh44m-a-month yacht rental

Two brothers turn Dh183m self-funded risk into a 50-yacht luxury charter business in Dubai

How Dubai librarian from Kerala got UNESCO nod

M.O. Raghunath just turned an academic project at into a globe-spanning literary work

MO Raghunath's book

Yo Yo Honey Singh on how Dubai helped him in dark times

When he was 'sick', this city helped him rebuild from scratch & come back with world tour

Controversial Indian rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh on how Dubai helped him heal

Dh100m lottery winner breaks silence in first interview

Indian expat reveals his plans: where he will live, keep working, buy villa, spend money

Anilkumar Bolla celebrating his historic win at The UAE Lottery's studio.

How Dubai civil engineer found his calling in films

Dubai’s Biju Kassim bridges cultures with Malayalam debut Lurk, rooted in Kerala’s Wild

A still from Lurk

How Dubai businessman built the dystopian 'Lokah' world

Being a businessman in UAE and honing his skills was always a part of Banglan's dream

How Dubai businessman and Kerala producer built a dystopian Bengaluru in 'Lokah' and 'Kanthara' blockbusters

The shocking double life of Dubai real estate broker

Actor Soroush Helali on why Dubai is his perfect launchpad: 'There is no limit here'

Dubai-based actor and real estate agent Soroush Helali

How 27-year-old expat went from no job to a Golden Visa

The content creator reveals how he turned his passion into a successful UAE career

Ugandan expat Rashid Lumunye came to Dubai with no degree, little money and big dreams. Seven years later, he’s a successful content creator, Golden Visa holder and media entrepreneur - proof that in the UAE, persistence pays off.

How one Emirati entrepreneur built Dubai’s coolest gym

He turned his passion for movement into Dubai’s homegrown fitness brand touching lives

From saving lunch money to UAE startup success at 25

How Abbas Al-Hazeem turned early money lessons into a thriving Dubai-based media agency

Before starting his firm, Abbas worked at his family’s business, Intercoil International, and later in distribution and logistics across the UAE and Kuwait.

From 1940s Dubai to a lasting Iranian restaurant legacy

Mohammad Ali Ansari watched a city rise before his eyes, before he set up Al Ustad

After many jobs that ranged from working in a grocery store, and trading with the Iranian government, Mohammad Ali Ansari started the Al Ustadi restaurant in 1978.

Dubai chef’s journey: Hawker stalls to Japanese dining

He takes what he learnt in Michelin-star kitchens, and adds the soul of street food

Reif Othman explains, street culture has an edge, it’s raw, it’s expressive and it has rhythm. On the plate, that means bold flavours, cheeky ideas, and dishes that surprise you.

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