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Bringing Luxury Into Nature with ALDAR The Business Breakfast was LIVE from Coca-Cola Arena for an exclusive event with UAE developer Aldar! We sat down with Cecilia Reinaldo, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldar Developments, to talk about The Wilds - a new community blending high-end living with nature, right here in Dubai.

Ramadanomics continues—we’re talking all things iftar with Andy Cuthbert, Jumeirah Group’s Mr. F&B. What’s driving demand, what trends are shaping the market, and how is the hospitality industry adapting this Ramadan.

UAE Travelers Are Going Global This Eid! This Eid Al Fitr, 90% of UAE travelers are opting for international trips, a sharp increase from last year’s 60/40 split between outbound travel and staycations. dnata Travel Group’s Meerah Ketait, Head of Retail and Leisure UAE, joined The Business Breakfast to discuss what’s driving this shift, the most in-demand destinations, and changing travel trends.

An anti-piracy lab is opening in Dubai to combat illegal websites that offer stolen content like movies and sports matches. It’s part of a partnership between the UAE’s Ministry of Economy and La Liga, the professional association football league in Spain. On The Agenda, Georgia Tolley spoke to H.E. DR.ABDELRAHMAN ALMUAINI, Assistant Undersecretary for the IP Sector at Ministry of Economy.  #uaeministryofeconomy #piracy #piratedcontent #IP #TheAgenda

The Business Breakfast Ramadanomics interviews have begun—starting with the most obvious topic: dates. We spoke to Duncan Muir, Senior Director of F&B and Retail at Bateel International, about the business behind this Ramadan staple.

A first-of-its-kind private members’ club is coming to Dubai, offering a unique blend of luxury, wellness, and business. Co-founder, Massimo Shayegan, joined The Business Breakfast to share the vision behind it and what sets it apart in the city’s evolving luxury landscape.

Thomas Flohr joined The Business Breakfast to celebrate 15 years of Vista in Dubai. He shared insights on Vista’s growth, their strong 2024 performance in the GCC—where Dubai remains the key hub—and rising demand in Qatar, Kuwait, and KSA. Plus, what’s next as they deepen their commitment to the region. VistaJet, XO

Ali Dibadj, CEO of Janus Henderson Investors, manages over $250 billion in assets—and he shared his take on where investors should be looking next. He told The Business Breakfast why the UAE’s influence in global finance is set to grow even further.

One of Dubai’s biggest private real estate developers, Binghatti, saw net profit surge 152% in 2024 to AED 1.83 billion, driven by record-breaking sales. CEO Katralnada BinGhatti shares what’s behind the growth and what’s next for 2025.

As millionaires and billionaires converge on the Dubai International Boat Show, we speak to the boss of UAE boat builder Gulf Craft Group, Mohammed Hussain Alshaali