Beyond Dubai Bling: Real Stories of Entrepreneurs in the UAE

January 29, 2025

What’s it really like to start a business in Dubai? Forget the glitz and glamour you see on social media—this episode dives into real, unfiltered stories from expat entrepreneurs who built their businesses from the ground up.

We’re talking to Amber Morris, a Texas-born motorsports enthusiast who runs a high-performance auto garage in Dubai, and Nikita Devadoss, an Indian expat who went from a completely different career path to becoming a top makeup artist & content creator.

💡 In this episode, we cover:
🚗 How Amber broke into Dubai’s male-dominated motorsports industry.
💄 How Nikita pivoted careers and built a thriving freelance business.
🏙️ The truth about life & business in Dubai beyond the Instagram version.
💰 How expats can turn their skills into a profitable business in the UAE.

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🎧 Hit play, get inspired, and don’t forget to follow the show! 🔥 #DubaiLife #ExpatEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness

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