Licensed to Explore with Rohit – Ep 19 | From Paris to Dubai: A Journey of Innovation & Imagination ft. Stéphane Boukris
Description
In this episode, Rohit sits down with Stéphane Boukris — French entrepreneur, investor, and the creative mind behind the first-ever Made in Dubai musical, Once Upon a Time in Dubai.
From launching digital companies in Paris to producing large-scale entertainment in Dubai, Stéphane shares his journey of innovation, imagination, and global ambition. He opens up about building Excelsior, co-founding Ametix, creating viral marketing concepts, and collaborating with creatives like Nazim Khaled and Gilles Papain to bring a new musical to life.We also explore Stéphane’s travel stories across France, the U.S., Africa, Greece, Morocco, and South America — and how these global experiences shaped his creative vision.
💥 In this episode:
The story behind Once Upon a Time in Dubai
Building companies across France & the UAE
How global travel fuels creativity
Dubai as a rising cultural powerhouse
Innovation, storytelling & the future of entertainment
📍 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Anghami & Deezer
🎧 Exclusively hosted on Podeo
Connect with Stéphane Boukris
Instagram: @stephaneboukris | @ouatidubai
LinkedIn: Stéphane Boukris
Host: Rohit Khubchandani
Instagram: @rkbond007
TikTok: @rkbond_007
YouTube: @rkbond007
LinkedIn: Rohit Khubchandani
Website: www.rohitkhubchandani.com























