Whether you’re at the salon getting your two-hour process done or at the gym and in need of a good listen while on the treadmill, think it’s safe to say that podcasts are heaven sent.

Cure your boredom, learn something new and improve your auditory skills by starting to listen to a podcast or two. Thankfully, an amazing range of podcasts that are ‘made in Dubai’ are available to choose from.

Hear valuable life lessons from fellow residents, entrepreneurs, fashionistas or listen to cultural debates- all from a podcast.

AND, it’s International Podcast Day on the 30th of September, so what better time to start than now?

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How did Lovin Dubai choose the final list?

• Finalists were selected from all across Dubai
• Online reviews, previous media coverage and notable blogs were also included in the overall rating
• The final list is subjective – if we’ve missed out on any must-try places across Dubai, please do let us know!
• The brand’s social media audience and engagement were considered

Here are 10 podcasts you should be listening to

10. Hamburger Generation

Hamburger Generation is a podcast that discusses a range of cultural, relevant topics from the perspective of the Westernised Arab youth.

Hosted by Isra and Jamil Adas, this podcast is a fresh take from second-generation expats who live in the UAE.

Listen to it here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2Lnau0pF4Y/

9. Hello Mam Sir Show Podcast

A term heard in Dubai, more often than not, thanks to the bubbly and welcoming Filipino expat community who live and work here.

The Hello Mam Sir Show podcast, is for our Pinoys, since it is in full Tagalog.

The podcast has four key hosts, in a comfy setting, discussing everything and anything Filipino-related, with UAE context, of course.

Listen to it here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2a_VDxnnli/

8. The Lovin Show

Featuring Lovin Dubai’s hosts Casey and Shereen (*coughs) is The Lovin Show.

With more than 15+ episodes featuring many local influencers, artists and personalities like Danny Aridi, Moe Money, Omar Borkan and more. The Lovin Show is a 15-minute quick chat with Dubai’s notable individuals, with a fun trivia game towards the end, that adds to its casual-cool appeal.

Get to know the influencers of the region, listen here. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJ01yQlFoH/

7. DXBabies

Maram & Lanz make for an incredible duo taking on the city of Dubai.

Gain the insight of two women discussing issues ‘relevant to the meme generation.’

And be prepared to be entertained!

Listen here. 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2JwXPPJj5c/

6. Dubai Works Business Podcast

Hosted by Lovin Dubai and Lovin Saudi’s CEO, Richard Fitzgerald, is the Dubai Works podcast.

Listen to the inner workings of UAE entrepreneur’s minds and learn the back stories behind some of the most successful businesses in Dubai, the UAE and the Middle East as a whole.

Listen here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BynS8JWgMom/

5. When Women Win

A podcast about successful women, in the region, accomplishing their passion in all fields of their life and careers.

This is a great motivation to every woman and man who want to learn a thing or two about certain topics.

‘Nuff said.

Listen here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2vzj_CHBQr/

4. Basel Meets

Basel Meets is both a video + audio podcast that is focused on productive convos.

Its host Basel Anabtawi invites guests, regardless of their fame status, with interesting stories to tell.

Whether it be a topical subject or something completely random, there’s something quite genuine about Basel Meets- that you too, might love.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1iWGmSH-_Y/

3. Digital Hoos

Tecchies, the name of this podcast says it all.

‘Let’s Take This Online’ is a podcast by Digital Hoos that discusses different life experiences of the guests invited, with a tech twist and a connection to media and marketing.

Listen to it here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2voxlxJXcN/

2. Buckle Up With Big Hass

Hip-hop personality and radio DJ, Big Hass, is known for being a supporter of local artists.

With ‘Buckle Up With Big Hass’, Hass Dennaoui digs deeper than the average ‘What inspired you to create this song?’, since he taps into the process of its creation.

Listen (or wattch) it here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bod50HIh2Dh/

1. The Dukkan Show

With three informed hosts from different walks of life, all based in Dubai, and discussing societal and cultural topic points.

You will fall in love with the raw-ness of this podcast, and the important viewpoints it raises that other podcasts can sometimes miss.

Listen to it here.

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByIuBPiANGC/