From London Classrooms to Dubai Stages: How a Black British Creative Rewrote Her Entire Life Abroad

Starting Over in Dubai – Leaving London & Facebook (Meta) to Rebuild Life Abroad

Tobias Azizah spent 10 years building a global career at Facebook, now Meta — travelling across regions, gaining responsibility, creating a lane in food and beverage space, all while working at one of the world’s biggest tech companies. But after a decade, he knew it was time for something new.In this episode of This Is Black in Dubai, Tobias shares his real journey from London to Dubai, life before Meta, living and living in Spain, and what it really takes to shape and pivot your career, then relocate with intention.We talk about:– Leaving a global tech company after 10 years– Career pivots and reinvention– Job searching in Dubai (what actually works)– Networking with purpose– Mindset, preparation and timing– Life after London and choosing a new chapterThis episode is for professionals, expats and founders thinking about Dubai, global careers, relocation, or starting again without starting over.🎧 Watch the full episode now and subscribe for more stories from Black professionals building life, business and legacy abroad.About This Is Black in Dubai PodcastFrom London to Lagos to the Middle East, THIS is Black in Dubai — where we shine a light on our lives, businesses, culture and stories in the UAE.Sponsored by Luxe Immersive Travel - https://www.luxeimmersivetravel.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnY1c3FVQUhjbmFHR0RhN2ROTDVzZlF6UVEwUXxBQ3Jtc0trRzFXSUZUMHJwdGd3U0o3T1I5VVRqWEVmbjFGLXdKcVBiMUlmQjVOVFE2TFpyMGkzLTUxQ1dRV21wUHNGS0VPNHVacW9BVE5GX1FPcWc1Nm5EY2stN0FDYXZ6NnVYaVhtMk50a2dpWUVfOFV3Y2JuTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.luxeimmersivetravel.com%2F&v=fk1GNsU5Ta4]Watch, Subscribe & Join the Community📌 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from the global Black diaspora in Dubai🔗 Connect with Black Girl in Dubai -   / blackgirlindubai   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEQ5QWVjVENwdEVyUW54UWdreVFJcURTcVo5d3xBQ3Jtc0ttYmdBZ0Fqd3FBc0dJcTlHY0VvbF9ldVRUWXFWSVB1RTAtSEMxY3dkcVoybzNYNkJfTTJnYXpyYmJxano1NVR1Zjd2U1hxdDA2aXBPWXNFU0pTbzFTY1dNWWQ5NVRfWHBqOWdfN0t5YzcxakVfSEJ5VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fblackgirlindubai&v=fk1GNsU5Ta4]🔗 Looking for community and a safe space in Dubai? Join our private membership, Black Dubai - https://bit.ly/JoinBlackDubai [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFgtNWJDNmlIZ292ZmxucE4yM0hHSVBobW1fd3xBQ3Jtc0trNVFsUWFqeV9LcU9uT3JCYnB0aXhjTTJIelVtelBQMzF6SzkyR0tqekh3dUE0dXNhY3lxWVVQU2otcWxnZ1hmS3pWYVhJYWZRN1NXQXBROFVpV3NSQlF1d0FESE45WnBZSVMzUTVnX2V6emwwdk5kcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FJoinBlackDubai&v=fk1GNsU5Ta4]🔗 Follow -   / tobiasazizah   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDMycHlXSGtSTnI0aHJNcy15cWVjNl80RU80Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttcG9TYmo2S3c3bkFuVmktZWlUY09PNl85aFBlT1g1MGExMkJFM2VwTWkybTBObmdnTk95b2tNX25RN1RjMDFtZnJRVUtFVEZUczNNNmlGU1ZmSmFNVy1MMFNMcDJ4RWVkNWhLcWtCcTlNZWhhc2hSVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Ftobiasazizah%2F&v=fk1GNsU5Ta4]🔗 Follow Kai -   / iamsimplykai [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUVzaERPdzVQSGxfV3dpNEExdGJoUTVaODdnZ3xBQ3Jtc0trbFlyQmxWNVBEdlZzdE95TzJ5MWFrQUJpQ18wSTdVU3hnYmpFM0RSLVA4Wjd5bWtQeXgwMUVPYkdEcHI3MHpsTHBxZWs0QWVpTDJTb2ZEcnlLbnY5Z082ZnNxSENsZzJDc0pYcnByTzFtaERlbGF3bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fiamsimplykai&v=fk1GNsU5Ta4]

Escaping War to Rebuild Her Life in Dubai - A Story of Identity, Resilience & Power

Shahd’s life took her from Saudi Arabia to Sudan & later to the UAE, through engineering school, suddenly amidst a war, and escaping to rebuilding her life in Dubai. In this raw and powerful episode, she opens up about fleeing conflict, facing racism, navigating identity as an African, Black and Arab woman, and finding strength through it all. This is a story of survival, resilience, and soft power and what it truly means to start again.About This Is Black in Dubai PodcastFrom London to Lagos to the Middle East, THIS is Black in Dubai — where we shine a light on our lives, businesses, culture and stories in the UAE.Sponsored by Luxe Immersive Travel - https://www.luxeimmersivetravel.com/ Watch, Subscribe & Join the Community📌 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from the global Black diaspora in Dubai🔗 Connect with Black Girl in Dubai - https://instagram.com/blackgirlindubai🔗 Looking for community and a safe space in Dubai? Join our private membership, Black Dubai - https://bit.ly/JoinBlackDubai🔗 Follow - https://www.instagram.com/shahd_socials/🔗 Follow Kai - https://instagram.com/iamsimplykai

From London Classrooms to Dubai Stages: How a Black British Creative Rewrote Her Entire Life Abroad

Sanya didn’t just move to Dubai; she reinvented herself.From London as a Performing Arts Program Leader to the Dubai stage, from educator to creative storyteller, her journey proves that your gifts will always make room for you. 💡🎶With Nigerian roots, London energy and Dubai ambition, Sanya shares how she built a new life abroad through teaching, performance, creativity and community.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Moving from London to Dubai✨ Career pivots & starting over in the UAE✨ Teaching, performing and working in Dubai’s creative scene✨ Being a Black British Nigerian woman navigating life abroad✨ Music, identity and finding opportunity in Dubai✨ Building confidence, community and purpose✨ Advice for creatives, educators and expats moving to DubaiThis is a fun, inspiring conversation filled with laughter, real stories and gems for anyone thinking of moving to Dubai, switching careers, or pursuing a creative life abroad.Tap in for a powerful episode!About This Is Black in Dubai PodcastFrom London to Lagos to the Middle East, THIS is Black in Dubai — where we shine a light on our lives, businesses, culture and stories in the UAE.Sponsored by Luxe Immersive Travel - https://www.luxeimmersivetravel.comWatch, Subscribe & Join the Community📌 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from the global Black diaspora in Dubai🔗 Connect with Black Girl in Dubai - https://instagram.com/blackgirlindubai🔗 Looking for community and a safe space in Dubai? Join our private membership, Black Dubai - https://bit.ly/JoinBlackDubai🔗 Follow Sanya - https://www.instagram.com/lerin_loves/🔗 Follow Kai - https://instagram.com/iamsimplykai

From Ghana To Dubai: Lifeguard to Model & Leading Fitness Entrepreneur

From Ghana to Dubai, Jamal Succeeded built a life he once couldn’t imagine. He arrived in the UAE with big dreams, started working as a lifeguard in Dubai without knowing how to swim and now, he’s a successful model, personal trainer, entrepreneur and one of Dubai’s most recognisable fitness leaders.In this inspiring conversation, Jamal opens up about:- His journey from Ghana to Dubai- How he went from lifeguard to award-winning professional- Breaking into Dubai’s modelling and fitness industry- Discipline, mindset and building confidence- Entrepreneurship and standing out in Dubai with branding- Dating, relationships and what men really look forThis episode is packed with motivation, humour, vulnerability and real talk about success, purpose and resilience.About This Is Black in Dubai PodcastFrom London to Lagos to the Middle East, THIS is Black in Dubai — where we shine a light on our lives, businesses, culture and stories in the UAE. Sponsored by Luxe Immersive Travel - https://www.luxeimmersivetravel.comWatch, Subscribe & Join the Community📌 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from the global Black diaspora in Dubai🔗 Connect with Black Girl in Dubai - https://instagram.com/blackgirlindubai🔗 Looking for community and a safe space in Dubai? Join our private membership, Black Dubai - https://bit.ly/JoinBlackDubai🔗 Follow Jamal - https://www.instagram.com/jamal_succeeded/🔗 Follow Kai - https://instagram.com/iamsimplykai Whether you live in the UAE or dream of moving here, this podcast will show you what’s possible.

1. From London to Dubai with 2 Suitcases | A Journey of Wellness, Motherhood & Success

From 2 suitcases and a dream to building a life, a business and a community in Dubai, meet Dionne, a British yoga teacher and wellness coach who moved to the UAE with no job, no home, just faith and determination.In this episode, we unpack:✨ What it’s really like to move to Dubai with nothing🧘🏾‍♀️ Building a successful wellness business from scratch💼 How she landed top clients and brand partnerships👩🏾‍🍼 Raising a Black child abroad🌍 Black women’s health and the importance of emotional well-being🇬🇧 UK vs Dubai lifestyle 🌴 How Dubai changes you, challenges you and expands your worldThis conversation is real, inspiring, and full of gems for anyone thinking about moving abroad, starting over, or creating a life outside the “traditional box.”About This Is Black in Dubai PodcastFrom London to Lagos to the Middle East, THIS is Black in Dubai — where we shine a light on our lives, businesses, culture and stories in the UAE. Sponsored by Luxe Immersive Travel - https://www.luxeimmersivetravel.com/ [https://www.luxeimmersivetravel.com/]Watch, Subscribe & Join the Community📌 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from the global Black diaspora in Dubai🔗 Connect with Black Girl in Dubai - https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlindubai [https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlindubai]🔗 Looking for community and a safe space in Dubai? Join our private membership, Black Dubai - https://bit.ly/JoinBlackDubai [https://bit.ly/JoinBlackDubai]🔗 Follow Dionne - https://www.instagram.com/yogabydionne [https://www.instagram.com/yogabydionne]🔗 Follow Kai - https://www.instagram.com/iamsimplykai [https://www.instagram.com/iamsimplykai]Whether you live in the UAE or dream of moving here, this podcast will show you what’s possible.