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Real Talk Dubai

Virtuzone
Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
RIKAS
Paris Society
Artificial Intelligence
Virtuzone
Huspy
Magana
Pickleball
CVML
Legal Industry
Construction Industry In United Arab Emirates
Kris Fade
Untraceable
Bramley Luxury Goods
MMG
Watch Trading
Al RYUM Group Of Companies
Dayf
Watches

Welcome to Real Talk Dubai, the podcast by Virtuzone where we unpack the real stories behind the successful entrepreneurs

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In Episode 23 of Real Talk Dubai, Rizwan Kassim, Founder & CEO of RIKAS Hospitality Group, sits down with George Hojeige, Group CEO of Virtuzone, for an in-depth conversation on Dubai’s fast-growing hospitality industry and what it takes to build suc... more

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In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Maria Morris, Founder of Maria Morris Global, sits down with host George Hojeige to share her journey in Dubai’s real estate industry. She discusses building a boutique, female-founded luxury brokerage in the UAE a... more

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In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Rizwan Kassim, Founder and CEO of RIKAS Hospitality Group, sits down with host George Hojeige to share his journey from launching a restaurant group to leading one of Dubai’s most innovative hospitality companies. more

In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Jad Antoun, Co‑Founder and CEO of Huspy, sits down with host George Hojeige to share his journey from launching a startup to leading one of the region’s fastest-growing proptech companies. Jad reflects on key turni... more

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In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Omar Chaoui, Founder of Magana, sits down with host George Hojeige to discuss the inspiration and ambition behind creating limited edition mechanical timepieces that make a statement that matters.

Omar shares the ... more

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Dubai’s contracting industry is evolving rapidly, but leading a contracting business requires more than technical expertise. Every project comes with tight deadlines, cashflow pressures, and complex execution challenges.

In this episode of Real Talk... more

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Dubai’s legal profession is evolving rapidly, but leading a law firm requires more than legal expertise. Every decision comes with responsibility, pressure, and the need to uphold strong values.

In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, Charles DerSahakia... more

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Dubai’s high-end fit-out sector is booming, but creating exceptional spaces requires more than materials and design. Every project comes with tight deadlines, discerning clients, and complex execution challenges.

In this episode of Real Talk Dubai, ... more

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Maria Morris
Founder of MMG (Maria Morris Global), Dubai real estate entrepreneur
MMG
Episode: Dubai’s Luxury Real Estate Industry: Market Trends & Insights | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.22
Omar Chaoui
Founder of Magana, watch entrepreneur
Magana
Episode: Dubai’s Watch Industry: Crafting Limited Edition Mechanical Timepieces | Real Talk Dubai Ep.20
Rafi Khanoyan
CEO of Al RYUM Group of companies
Al RYUM Group of Companies
Episode: Dubai’s Contracting Industry: Strategies & Insights | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.19
Charles DerSahakian
Corporate lawyer and managing partner of CVML
CVML
Episode: Dubai’s Legal Industry: Leadership & Values | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.18
Aziz Zacca
Founder of Indoors High End Finishing
Indoors High End Finishing
Episode: Dubai’s Premium Fit-Out Industry: Crafting Luxury Spaces | Real Talk Dubai Ep.17
Dean Bramley
Founder of Bramley Luxury Goods
Bramley Luxury Goods
Episode: Dubai’s Luxury Watch Industry: Trading, Value & Reality | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.13
Ra'ed Saqfelhait
Founder of The Leaf Master, cigar industry entrepreneur
The Leaf Master
Episode: Dubai’s Cigar Culture and the Entrepreneur Behind The Leaf Master | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.11
Charbel El Hachem
Founder of Dayf, Lebanese entrepreneur
Dayf
Episode: From One Room Rental to a Property Empire: Inside Dayf’s Journey | Real Talk Dubai Ep. 10
Jeremy Loisel
Entrepreneur in lighting industry, founder of Switch Made
Switch Made
Episode: Dubai’s Architectural Lighting Industry: From Concept to Creation | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.9

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George
Host of Real Talk Dubai with involvement across multiple episodes; affiliated with Virtuzone and Real Talk Dubai.

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How Tracy Harmoush Built Her Brand: Untraceable, Mama Booza & Beyond | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.2
Q: What should women in Dubai expect when turning passion into a business, and what are common pitfalls?
The guest emphasizes confidence built through small, consistent actions; authenticity in endorsements, platform leverage, and careful delegation are critical, along with resilience to perceived pressures and the reality that fulfillment can involve hard trade-offs.
How Tracy Harmoush Built Her Brand: Untraceable, Mama Booza & Beyond | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.2
Q: How did Mama Booza come about and why pair ice cream with herself-optimization ethos?
Mama Booza emerged as an entrepreneurial investment with partners; the ice cream brand was seen as a complementary product that fits a balanced lifestyle, leveraging Tracy's network and branding capabilities while maintaining the program's underlying discipline.
How Tracy Harmoush Built Her Brand: Untraceable, Mama Booza & Beyond | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.2
Q: What sparked the idea behind Untraceable and how did Tracy transition from finance to this new brand?
Tracy describes an abrupt but clear shift from finance to a broader self-optimization concept, driven by fulfillment and a desire to focus on meaningful work, eventually expanding beyond initial ideas into a multi-faceted program.
Dubai’s F&B Industry: The Real Hustle Behind the Glamour | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.5
Q: What was the moment you decided to正式ize Seven Management and go full-time?
It was a blend of ongoing work and a pivotal decision around 2015 after considering Beirut's instability; trusting his instinct and pursuing the potential led to the full-time commitment and expansion, starting with a strong Beirut-to-Dubai trajectory.
Inside Dubai’s Car Business: Passion, Hustle, and Price of Perfection | Real Talk Dubai Podcast Ep.4
Q: What's the biggest money mistake people make when buying cars?
Buying brand-new cars or financing them heavily is often the wrong move; depreciation hits hardest in the first year, so the smart approach is to buy used with careful down payment and structured financing to preserve capital and manage risk.

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Across episodes, the show consistently explores ambitious Dubai-based ventures and leadership journeys, with deep dives into hospitality empires, luxury real estate, construction, fintech, VC, and legal practice. Conversations highlight growth through strategic pivots, funding challenges, scaling teams, governance, and the balance between ambition and disciplined execution. A standout trait is the willingness to share hard-won lessons from failures, capital raises, and international expansions, often framed by on-the-ground anecdotes and practical, actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to build or sponsor ambitious businesses in the region.

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Recent guests on Real Talk Dubai include:

1. Maria Morris
2. Omar Chaoui
3. Rafi Khanoyan
4. Charles DerSahakian
5. Aziz Zacca
6. Dean Bramley
7. Ra'ed Saqfelhait
8. Charbel El Hachem

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