Dubai Dreams

Our latest episode is with Gautam Goenka and Rashmi Kotriwala - two of the founders of The Junction - Dubai’s go-to destination for all things theatre! Since they started in 2015, they have staged over 500 plays, performed by over a 1000 actors which have been enjoyed by over 100,000 audience members. From opening the doors of The Junction literally when there were no doors to open to playing official hosts to the world’s largest theatre festival, their story could inspire a screenplay itself. A financial exec, a teacher, a trainer –  united by an undying passion for theatre that drives them to continue to grow the theatre community in Dubai and bring out the actor in everyone. We talked to Rashmi & Gautam about various topics including -  Their startup story - from actors to theatre owners The opening night of their first play and the memorable moments - including not having a door! Milestones in their journey - the work they are most proud of about some flops! The theatrical taste of Dubai - what genre is most popular? Their next production  - Last of The Red Hot Lovers - and why its not be missed! ALL THIS PLUS TWO OF THE MOST EXCITING DARE TO DREAM OFFERS -  a. If ACTING is a secret passion but for whatever reason you haven’t taken the first step, we are happy to groom and train you from scratch with a guaranteed role in our upcoming production. b. for any theatre enthusiast out there or even someone who has never been but craves the experience, we are happy to offer a FREE pass for all our home productions for 1 FULL YEAR. To apply simply click on www.dubaidreams.live/daretodream & choose Act with The Junction. Tell us a little bit about yourself & we’ll pick a winner soon. Also dont forget to follow us on Instagram -  Dubai Dreams - @dubaidreams.live The Junction - @junctiondubai Listen to the full episode live now on our website or on your favourite podcast platform including iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts & more. Learn more about us & listen to all our episodes on https://www.dubaidreams.live

Nigora Normatova is a health coach, international author, public speaker, yoga instructor and a FaceFitness coach. She offers health & lifestyle programs specialising in weight loss, digestive health, skin health, energy enhancement, deep sleep and chronic diseases such as diabetes, gout, hypertension, thyroid, cholesterol. She believes the road to good health and wellness is bringing the mind and the body together to work as a team. Not only does she talk the talk when it comes to natural cures, she also walks the walk with initiatives such as a make-up free life.She’s young, beautiful and here to inspire us to eat right and live better. We talked to Nigora about her personal story and various topics including -  What is the difference between a health coach and a nutritionist? What happens during a 6 week program? Why health issues seem so common in Dubai?  How do we make small changes to move to a healthier lifestyle? Is there such a thing as the ideal diet? What is Face Fitness? What is the NoMakeUp movement about? In the “Hot Seat” with Nigora - things you didn’t know about her 🙂 Dare To Dream Contests Offer 1- A free 6 week lifestyle transformational course - if you have any lifestyle related health issues and are looking for a change - reboot your life from here. Offer 2 -Free Face Fitness classes - if you support the #nomakeup movement & want to learn how exercises that will keep you looking younger forever - you have to try this! To apply just follow @dubaidreams.live & @nigora_coaching on Instagram & like our posts on Nigora - we’ll choose a winner for each soon!To know more about Nigora’s work check out her website & social media links below https://www.nigoranormatova.com/ Instagram - nigora_coaching Learn more & listen to all our episodes on https://www.dubaidreams.live

Nur M'Nasria is the Founder of Play for Smiles, an organisation that believes in the power of people and their passion, love and friendship to bring about change. She began her journey of service 19 years ago and since then impacted and changed the lives of over half a million people. She was awarded the Young Arab Award for Philanthropy in 2016 and to date continues to inspire everyone she meets to become instruments of change. We talked to Nur about her personal story and various topics including -  What is “Play for Smiles”.  Why Kenya?  The impact of her childhood which led to her life choices of giving back.  Her programs including Play With Me - aimed at children.  Big Ten - rehabilitation of sex workers & woman empowerment in Kenya  Feed Me - how nutrition helped to reverse HIV+ in children.  The story of Dukku  Does the UAE have underprivileged people?  What we can all do to help?  Dare To Dream offer - help Nur to organise an event for less fortunate kids in the UAE during the upcoming Eid in August.  To know more about Play For Smiles & Nur’s work check out their website & social media links below https://www.playforsmiles.org Instagram - playforsmiles  Learn more & listen to all our episodes on https://www.dubaidreams.live

He was the youngest member of the Million Dollar Round Table at the age of 19 & became the youngest Life Member at the age of 28. Author of 9 books he has three bachelor degrees, two masters and a PHD. His very first book - 28000 - has sold 2.7 million copies. Today he has given lectures in 50 countries to over a million people.  We sat down with the financial guru Dr. Sanjay Tolani to discuss his personal story and various key topics including -  - What is 28000? - The 50/30/20 rule for personal budgeting  - no matter what your income is! - Personal debt - what is good debt and bad debt? - Insurance - how much is needed and when should you buy it? - YOLO vs YODO - Retirement for millennials - how the conept has changed? - Thumb rules & DIY exercises for all us to do in regards to savings & personal finances. Check out more about Sanjay on his website & follow him on social media at https://sanjaytolani.com/ Learn more & listen to all our episodes on https://www.dubaidreams.live

Gail Clough is co-founder of The Laughter Factory, the longest running comedy club in the Gulf region. What started as a means to beat boring Thursday nights in Dubai 23 years ago has now grown into one of the most popular gigs in the UAE. Over the last two decades, she has hosted hundreds of visiting A list comics from around the world, at more than a 1000 gigs across the GCC – entertaining more than a 100,000 people! We sat down with Gail to get to share her story and it ended up being the most hilarious show! Listen to the episode to know -  - Old Dubai vs New Dubai - how the city and the entertainment options have changed - Her personal journey from being the Sultan of Brunei's private DJ to starting a plastic surgery clinic - Crowd control - her secret tricks for handling hecklers! - What makes a good comic great? Advice to local amateur comics who want to make it a career. - The FUNNIEST incidents she's had with comics over the years - spoiler - they were quite a few! Check out The Laughter Factory & book your next show at https://thelaughterfactory.com/ Learn more & listen to all our episodes on https://www.dubaidreams.live

A certified Life Coach who moved to the UAE 6 years ago from England and after spending 16 years in the corporate world she is now following her dreams and helping her clients from all nationalities live a better life. In our informal conversation with Maria we ask her and find out more about the following topics - What exactly does a life coach do? Does everyone need a life coach? How and why did she make a switch from a corporate career? Is having a life coach expensive? Common techniques she uses - NLP, hypnosis etc. How can your business benefit from her coaching session? Why Dubai is the perfect city for her to chase her dreams? TIPS & TRICKS to use in your language to get desired results! Learn more & listen to all our episodes on https://www.dubaidreams.live DARE TO DREAM with Maria If your business or company would like a group coaching session for your staff for communication skills coaching and personal development  If you feel like you just need a break or a 1-on-1 session with Maria to sort out some personal issues and lose your limiting beliefs Apply now on https://www.dubaidreams.live/maria

From ad-exec in Mumbai to founder of UAE's #1 voted sound studio and winner of numerous awards including 6 Cannes Lions. Listen to our conversation with Wilbur with the following highlights -  the single most important skill needed to succeed in the advertising/creative industry the right time to take the plunge from safe & secure job to entrepreneurship how to turn music into a career in Dubai Plus - a "Dare to Dream" offer unlike any other - a chance to record and produce your own song at Mango Jam Studios - with help in composing, recording, launching and everything needed to give yourself a chance to turn your superstar dream into a reality! Apply now at www.dubaidreams.live/daretodream

Abandoned at birth by his father started life from the bottom & became a millionaire at age 27. Then diagnosed with cancer at 37 & went on to beat it too & today a successful global entrepreneur who calls Dubai his home. Visit www.dubaidreams.live for all episodes, content & winner prizes. Key episode takeaways: How starting poor can give you freedom How learning to beat the system made him Head of Sales for 46 countries Cancer - how life changed & his learnings His plans for the gaming industry & why he started GoGamers ME DARE TO DREAM - Win a chance to convert your business idea to reality! Personal mentorship with Allen for 3 full months or more Opportunity for funding Full resource support Download & fill the simple 3 point form on our website & email it to us at mydream@dubaidreams.live

From ad-exec to founder of UAE's #1 ranked sound studio. The most important skill needed to make it as a creative? How to turn music from a hobby into a career. Why & when to take the plunge from a steady job to an entrepreneur. Exclusive opportunity for 1 listener to record & produce their own demo for FREE!