UAE's Under-15 Social Media Ban: Could It Change Consumer Behaviour?

From Hormuz to New Trade Routes: What's Changing?

With tensions around the Strait of Hormuz putting global trade routes under scrutiny, Gulf businesses are looking at new ways to keep goods moving. From the UAE-Oman cargo corridors and Fujairah as an important route, supply chain resilience is becoming more important than ever. Joining Tim Elliott to unpack this is Dr. Fabienne Chedid, Assistant Professor in Operations Management and Logistics at Heriot-Watt University Dubai.

Saudi Tourism Revenue Surges to 82.7B Riyals in Q1

Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector has visualised dramatic growth, generating over 82 billion rials in Q1 2026. Whilst international visitor numbers fell due to regional instability, a high-spending luxury threshold offset low volumes. Kevin Duffield, Director of Built Asset Consulting at Cavendish Maxwell, joins Tim Elliott to analyse how maturing infrastructure, religious tourism, and entertainment sectors are driving massive spending.

DLD's Flexi Rent: The End of Upfront Cheques in Dubai?

Tim Elliott sits down with EVA Real Estate’s Senior Manager Mario Volpi to break down the Dubai Land Department’s groundbreaking Flexi Rent initiative. Designed to ease tenant financial burdens, this new programme introduces flexible monthly or quarterly rental options, challenging the region's traditional upfront cheque system and reshaping future landlord-tenant dynamics across Dubai.

To Buy or to Rent in Dubai? Moving Beyond the Excel Sheet

It’s the ultimate Dubai dilemma: is it better to buy property or keep renting? While calculators and spreadsheets can crunch the upfront costs, the true decision goes far deeper than just financial metrics. In this segment, Ajay Menon, CEO of Luxe Vista, joins the show to look beyond the Excel sheet. We explore the lifestyle factors, long-term stability, and market psychological shifts driving residents to transition from tenants to homeowners in 2026.

Bracing for the Bounce: Inside the UAE’s 2026 Property Rebound with Grovy Developers

Abhishek Jalan, CEO of Grovy Developers, joins the show to break down the post-ceasefire market dynamics. We dive into why the sub-AED 3 million segment is positioned to lead the rebound, how buyer behavior is shifting between end-users and investors, and what current demand reveals about changing priorities in affordability. From shifting luxury sentiment to a comparison of Dubai and Abu Dhabi's resilience, this conversation offers a masterclass on navigating the next phase of UAE real estate.