Dubai Stars - Rise To The Top

Dubai Stars - Rise To The Top

Welcome to Dubai's new business podcast, Dubai Stars, with your host Anthony Joseph.Dubai Stars is the hottest podcast in Dubai where we interview the real hustlers who came to Dubai with literally nothing, and grew their way to getting on top of their game.This Show is about covering the journeys of self made Super Stars where we get inspired by their tips, strategies and learning curves.This Podcast covers it all, the struggle, the journey and the process of becoming a Real Dubai Star.

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December 15, 2025 • 50 mins

We dive deep into her journey from HR to becoming a top broker, her casting experience for Million Dollar Listing, and how she navigated a male-dominated industry filled with "sharks."

šŸŽ™ļø In this episode:

The Zero to Hero Journey: Sarah moved to Dubai in 2013 with no sales experience and crossed 100 million in sales within just two years.

The Dark Side of the Industry: Sarah opens up about the harassment women face, noting ...

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ow do you walk away from a top-tier corporate career as a CEO at WPP, the world's largest advertising company, to start from scratch?

In this episode of Dubai Stars, Anthony Joseph sits down with Nick Walsh, the Founder and CEO of Migrate. Nick shares his 25-year journey, from his first job in London to being sent to Dubai in 2008 (right as the financial crisis hit) and climbing the ranks at agencies like Ogilvy, Geom...

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Welcome back to Dubai Stars.

In this episode, Anthony sits down with Noor Nabulsi, the Head of PR & Strategic Partnerships at Bayut & Dubizzle Group — one of the most powerful and trusted platforms in the UAE.

From her early marketing days in Jordan to leading PR for one of the biggest PropTech companies in the Middle East, Noor opens up about her journey, struggles, lessons, and what it truly takes to bui...

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What does it take to build a global tech company from Dubai?

Jad Antoun, the Founder and CEO of Huspy, joins Dubai Stars to share his incredible entrepreneurial journey.

Jad reveals the "global scale" mindset he learned in Silicon Valley during the rise of Uber and Airbnb, and how it inspired him to build something massive. He gets candid about his biggest fear: running out of cash, and shares a shocking...

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Ticketing in Dubai has changed faster than anyone imagined.

In this episode of Take Charge AJ with Anthony Joseph, we sit down with Cosmin Ivan, the CEO of Platinumlist, the Middle East’s biggest event and ticketing platform that has powered over 100,000 events across the region.

Cosmin shares how Platinumlist started as a small guest-list idea for exclusive Dubai parties and grew into the #1 event ecosystem — tr...

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Real estate in Dubai is changing faster than anyone imagined. šŸš€

In this episode of Take Charge AJ with Anthony Joseph, we sit down with Alex Gold , a Dubai entrepreneur who started in real estate at 12 years old and is now building the future of real estate with AI.We dive deep into the Dubai real estate business, why so many real estate brokers in Dubai struggle to close deals, and how estate agents in Dubai UAE can fina...

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Imagine leaving behind a 23-year radio career to start over in a new country.

In this episode of Dubai Stars, we sit down with Lauren, a former UK radio presenter who built a unique business in Dubai for kids aged 9–14.

From falling out of love with radio, to discovering a gap no one was addressing, Lauren shares:

Why she took the leap from broadcasting to entrepreneurship

The untold challenges p...

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In this episode of the AJ Podcast, Anthony AJ sits down with Sacha Christe, founder of Emirates Graphic, to dive into the realities of building apps, scaling businesses, and staying ahead with AI in Dubai and beyond.

šŸš€ Sacha shares how he moved from Switzerland to Dubai over 12 years ago and turned a small startup into a company that has built 140+ mobile apps and worked with more than 400 clients, from ambitious entrepreneurs to m...

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August 14, 2025 • 39 mins

In this episode, Anthony sits down with Raj, better known as Dubai’s Gold Man, for an unfiltered conversation about ambition, risk, and building a life on your own terms.

Raj’s journey starts in India, where he left the comfort of a multimillionaire family at just 17 to find independence in Australia. From delivering pizzas to becoming the youngest Pizza Hut franchise owner in the country, his early hustle set the tone for everythin...

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In this powerful episode of The AJ Podcast, host Anthony AJ sits down with Vikas, the visionary founder behind Sidra Healthcare, to explore the rise of home-based medical services in the UAE.

From humble beginnings in India to building one of Dubai's most disruptive healthcare brands, Vikas shares the real story behind Sidra — a company redefining how patients access care. Discover how IV therapy, doctor visits, physiother...

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June 16, 2025 • 17 mins

In This Episode
Anthony sits down with Rajiv Shah, founder of Someli.ai, the AI-powered Social Media Library that lets any business—from real estate agencies to dental practices—automate posts, reels, and lead-gen in minutes. Discover:

How Someli.ai turns long-form content into high-engagement shorts

The built-in calendar, analytics dashboard, and collaboration tools

Real-world success stories from en...

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June 9, 2025 • 33 mins

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On this episode of the AJ Podcast, AJ sits down with his brother Roy AJ to share an emotional, behind-the-scenes look at Roy’s decade-long climb from interior architect to Dubai real estate powerhouse. You’ll learn how to:

  • Pivot careers and bounce back from early ā€œshittyā€ investments
  • Survive Dubai’s 2014 market crash and capitalize on today’s frenzy
  • Build trust through personalized outreach: cold calls, email blasts ...
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Flipping Luxury Villas in Dubai: Chris Reveals Million-Dirham Secrets!
In this episode of the AJ Podcast, Anthony sits down with real estate expert Chris, a former colleague turned property flipping mastermind. From Canada's construction scene to Dubai’s booming luxury market, Chris shares his journey, strategies, and the secrets behind turning run-down villas into multimillion-dirham profits.

We dive deep into:

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May 26, 2025 • 20 mins

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šŸ” Reinventing Renting: Tech, Trust & Tenant Experience | Full Breakdown Inside

In this episode, we dive deep into how technology is transforming the renting experience for both tenants and landlords. From emergency maintenance issues to simplifying rental payments and enhancing communication—this conversa...

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May 20, 2025 • 27 mins

In a world where power is shifting fast, Dubai has become the new capital of opportunity. šŸŒšŸ’¼
Ā Anthony and Jeremy go deep into the global investment wave moving away from traditional strongholds like the U.S., and explain why Dubai is capturing the attention of billionaires, entrepreneurs, and digital pioneers. šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŖšŸ’ø

They talk about the real meaning of wealth, the strategy behind second citizenships, and how the freedom to mov...

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Dubai's red-hot real estate market has recorded its first monthly price decline in over two years, signalling a long-anticipated shift toward equilibrium.
According to Property Monitor, a leading real estate intelligence firm, average prices fell by 0.57% in January 2025 to Dh1,484 per square foot - the first drop since summer 2022.

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February 17, 2025 • 27 mins

Welcome to Investment Unlocked, where we break down complex financial strategies into easy-to-understand conversations. Join me as I sit down with top experts like Dr. AnandĀ  to discuss game-changing policies, economic agendas, and investment opportunities shaping the future.

In our latest episode, we dive into the National Investment Strategy 2031, a bold plan to double foreign direct investment and build a sustainable ec...

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"In this episode, host Anthony Joseph welcomes Dr. Anand , to discuss the groundbreaking ways AI is transforming Dubai’s dynamic property market.

Dubai has long been at the forefront of adopting futuristic technologies, and its real estate sector is no exception. From AI-driven property valuations and predictive analytics for investors to virtual property tours and smart home integrations, this conversation dives into...

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Breaking News: Dubai’s Latest Updates & More | AJ Podcast| Anthony Joseph AJ
Welcome back to the AJ Podcast! After a long pause, we're thrilled to return with an exciting episode featuring Dr. Anand. We dive into the latest developments in Dubai, explore future projects, and discuss the new initiatives launched in the city. We also cover government updates, the D33 event, and the current state of the real estate market...

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