Formerly the Unscripted Podcast with Spencer Lodge Join Spencer Lodge as he connects with the most fascinating personalities in Dubai. A city that rose from the desert sands to become one of the most ambitious, innovative and inspiring places on Earth. Behind its glittering skyline are people with stories just as extraordinary - pioneers, dreamers and doers who dared to turn bold visions into reality. Made in Dubai is where those stories are told. Hosted by Spencer Lodge, each episode is a front-row seat to conversations with the people shaping the UAE's future — from business leaders and record-breakers to cultural ic...
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Oct 5, 2026 · 1:01:09
From alternative ports and rerouting cargo to rising freight costs, limited capacity and the importance of keeping essential goods moving, Ayman explains how logistics companies…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:09:25
Reda Raad has spent the last 20 years shaping how one of the world's biggest car brands is seen across this region, and picked up international recognition along the way for his…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:03:21
Dean McGrail has spent over two decades building his career in the Gulf, and today he leads WSP's operations across the Middle East and Asia. He talks to Spencer about the…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:12:19
Jon Marchant is Group President at Memac Ogilvy, part of WPP, leading 450 people across one of the region's biggest advertising networks after 27 years in the industry. Jon…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:13:01
Nick Watson is a former Royal Marine who moved to Dubai in the late 1990s and later founded Team Angel Wolf, a nonprofit built around his son Rio, who is 23 and lives with a rare…
Aug 27, 2026 · 51:55
Dr. Hasan Alogaily is a global expert in longevity, and he's here to cut through the noise. Peptides, supplement stacks and expensive therapies dominate the conversation online,…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:02:40
She grew up in a community that Nepal doesn't count. Below all 126 castes. Girls in her village had no access to education, healthcare, or transport. From the age of 11, they…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:14:45
Her son was 12. While she was on the waiting list for a donor liver, he went home and Googled everything she was too scared to search. She came through the surgery. And then sat…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:22:20
Most people in the UAE assume their company medical plan is there to look after them. Sam Douglas has spent 13 years on the other side of that assumption. This is one of those…
Jul 27, 2026 · 58:30
Most people in the UAE have spent years building a career and assuming their gratuity is sitting somewhere safe, waiting for them when they leave. Safa Bouzidi is one of the few…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:17:50
We talked about what the advertising industry actually gets wrong, and why most agencies won't tell you. We got into Jaguar, Ferrari, data, creativity, and the uncomfortable…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:29:46
Paul Evans is the CEO of Solutions Leisure, one of the most recognised hospitality brands in the UAE with 23 venues across the region. But that is not the reason we brought him…
Jul 4, 2026 · 1:11:46
Sami Kayyali is the founder and managing director of Rekarda, one of the most specialist communications businesses in the UAE. But the work he does is not what most people think.…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:21:59
Dennis McGettigan is the founder and CEO of McGettigan's, one of the most recognisable hospitality brands in the UAE. But the story behind it starts in Dublin, in a house with…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:10:25
In 1981, a young Emirati woman convinced her father to let her travel to America to study. On her very first exam in a class of 75 Americans, she came first. That woman is now…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:12:22
Known to millions as Mrs. Moneypenny from her 16 year Financial Times column, Heather has been an investment banker, executive search entrepreneur, Edinburgh Fringe performer,…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:11:32
Most people arrive in Dubai thinking the opportunities will find them. Jason Grundy has spent 25 years watching that assumption play out badly. As Managing Director for the…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:19:05
Eight years. Four hundred episodes. And Spencer still can't quite believe it. For the 400th episode, Spencer sits down to reflect on the podcast that has shaped him as much as he…
May 25, 2026 · 1:16:18
"The Doctor Is Not Always Right" Hein Van Eck is a healthcare actuary by training , a breed of thinker who sits at the intersection of data, ethics, and human behavior. He…
May 18, 2026 · 1:22:46
Katy Keenan has turned the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai into one of the most respected business communities in the UAE 1,200 members across 29 sectors, a board that's now…
May 11, 2026 · 1:10:00
Ossama El Samadoni leads GBM, one of the most respected technology organisations in the region, with over 300 employees, triple-digit million dirham revenue, and clients across…
May 4, 2026 · 1:16:08
He opened his first venue from a counter so small it could barely fit a table. No hotel background. No hospitality degree. Just restlessness, a borrowed chef, and a bet on Dubai.…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:13:19
He arrived in Abu Dhabi in 1981 when roads turned to soft sand and ceilings collapsed because villas were built with saltwater cement. He came for six months. He never left.…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:35:12
He grew up on a council housing estate in the Shetland Islands. His family were coal miners and civil servants. He had no connections, no privilege, and no clear path. Today, he…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:28:47
This episode explores the connection between mind and body, the truth about stress and illness, and why Dave believes: "You either make yourself sick… or you make yourself…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:37:43
What does it really take to build one of the most powerful personal brands in the world? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Alex Hirschi , known globally as Supercar Blondie…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:07:30
How do you go from leaving school early to leading one of Dubai's top hospitals? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Kimberly Pierce, CEO of King's College Hospital Dubai ,…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:29:25
What if the challenges you were given were actually your biggest advantage? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Ahmed Ben Chaibah , an entrepreneur who turned ADHD and…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:09:34
What should schools really be teaching the next generation? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Tomas Duckling, Headmaster of one of the most prestigious schools in the UAE,…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:16:53
Modern medicine has achieved incredible breakthroughs. But what happens when someone challenges the entire system? In this episode, Spencer sits down with Barbara O'Neill , one…
Mar 2, 2026 · 55:29
Cancer is not a foreign invader. It is a failure of defense. In this episode, Dr. Patrick Soon- Shiong , surgeon, scientist, inventor and one of the most influential figures in…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:33:19
Success looks impressive. Impact feels different. In this episode, F adie Musalle t shares his transformation from a troubled youth in Miami to a purpose-driven entrepreneur and…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:24:01
Trauma changes you. For some, it becomes a weight that never lifts. For others, it becomes a catalyst. In this episode, Dr. Gian Power shares the deeply personal story that…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:40:33
Hypnosis is often misunderstood and dismissed as performance or placebo. In this conversation, Ebrahim Turner, widely known as the "billionaire hypnotist," breaks down what…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:26:17
In this conversation, Lousin Mehrabi sits down with Spencer Lodge for an open and reflective discussion that goes beyond surface-level success. Through thoughtful questioning,…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:10:29
Charlie Mullins is a deeply contradictory and complex figure - from a deprived council-estate childhood in south London to founding a plumbing empire, cashing out for £148…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:18:32
This episode isn't about motivation. It's about perspective. Cyrus Rustom shares the moments that reshaped how he sees life — from joining the Marines at 16 to escape chaos at…
Jan 12, 2026 · 47:22
From buying Bitcoin at $66 to tokenizing gas fields. In this episode, Sebastian Huth reveals the hidden lessons most people miss about crypto, tokenization, real estate and…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:04:10
Peter Doyle's life proves that success isn't a straight line and that sometimes, losing everything is the beginning of becoming who you're meant to be. From the worlds' top DJ…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:44:29
This episode take s a look back on 2025 and lifts the lid on Spencer 's journey so far as a long form content creator, podcaster , entrepreneur and incredible storyteller. In…
Dec 22, 2025 · 57:25
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:12:24
This week's guest is Sam M Cone , a lifelong Dubai resident and the visionary founder of McCo ne Properties. Having moved to Dubai at the age of two, Sam has a unique,…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:01:06
Join us on Made in Dubai as we sit down with Nico de Corato, an ultra-endurance athlete, entrepreneur who is passionate about the UAE. From ultra-marathons and mountain biking to…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:10:52
This week's guest is Sahar Khan, the dynamic Head of Marketing at Bayut. A foundational member of the team, Sahar joined Bayut in 2014 as one of its first sales employees and has…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:04:07
Sebastian Bates is a British entrepreneur, author, and martial artist best known as the founder of the Warrior Academy, a Dubai-based organisation dedicated to developing…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:17:23
This week's guest is Danny Agg, who leads Zodiac Global with a clear vision for growth, innovation, and excellence, serves as CEO overseeing the company's strategic direction,…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:06:07
This week's guest is Dr. Nas Al Jafari , a leading Functional Medicine physician and founder of DNA Health in Dubai, renowned for his science-driven, holistic approach to health…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:03:39
This weeks guest, Karl Mohan, is a seasoned fintech and crypto executive, currently serving as General Manager for APAC and MEA and Global Head of Banking Partnerships at…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:14:10
This week's guest is Mo Vlogs, social media personality who has made a name for himself as one of Dubai's most prominent YouTubers and vloggers. Renowned for his daily vlogs, Mo…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:01:33
This week's guest is Firas Al Msaddi, the founder and owner of fäm Properties, Dubai's most technologically advanced real estate company and a multidimensional force shaping the…
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:34:00
This weeks guest is Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi Developments, the real estate arm of the Azizi Group in Dubai, where he also serves as Vice Chairman. Educated in the U.S. with a…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:22:22
This week's guest is Omar "OT" Tom, a double kidney transplant recipient and inspirational athlete who won gold in the 200m sprint for Team UAE at the World Transplant Games…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:05:40
This week's guest is Elie Khouri, a Lebanese-French businessman, entrepreneur, art patron and media leader. Best known as the founder and chairman of Vivium, a Dubai-based…
Sep 22, 2025 · 1:13:16
This week's guest is a leader in Dubai's property market and an entrepreneur who turned ambition into one of the region's greatest real estate success stories. Seventeen years…
Sep 15, 2025 · 1:18:52
From driving forklifts in his family's warehouse to steering a billion-pound global business and captivating audiences as a Dragon on Dragons' Den, this week's guest, Tej…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:18:25
This weeks guest is Rachel Conlan, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain ecosystem. With over two decades of…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:18:22
This week's guest is Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a lifestyle medic, long-distance triathlete and UK Athletics Leader in Running Fitness whose philosophy centres on movement, community…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:21:56
This week's guest is Ashley Cain, a former professional footballer turned TV personality, endurance athlete and advocate for children with cancer. The death of his daughter…
Aug 18, 2025 · 49:44
This week's guest is Dr Mohammed Enayat, also known as The Longevity Doctor, a UK-based GP and the founder of HUM2N Longevity Clinic. With expertise in Functional, Regenerative…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:23:29
This week's guest is Ana Boulter, an advocate for children and their education who uses her everyday life, often quite literally from the kitchen sink, to challenge the status…
Aug 4, 2025 · 1:04:32
This week's guest is Ryan Hopkins, a best-selling author, workplace wellbeing expert and global keynote speaker. His book, 52 Weeks of Wellbeing, has become an international…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:02:35
This week's guest is only 32 years old and what he's accomplished in that time is nothing short of remarkable. As part of a new generation of high-performance entrepreneurs, he…
Jul 21, 2025 · 59:07
This week's guest is Dr. Matteo Vigo, a leading plastic surgeon based in the UAE. With a wealth of experience, Dr. Vigo has performed over 1,500 procedures, including more than…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1:11:34
In this episode, we sit down with Naoum Barakat, a transformative leader in HR strategy and talent development across the UAE and beyond. With decades of experience shaping…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1:05:34
This week's guest is a trailblazer in the legal world and a content creator who's rewriting the rulebook on how lawyers show up online. Arash Zad is a UAE based lawyer who took a…
Jun 30, 2025 · 1:02:23
How far would you go to break through fear? For Benoit Demeulemeester, it starts with breathwork, ice baths, and walking barefoot across burning coals. A former high-stakes…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:16:19
What does it take to survive chaos, lead under fire, and rebuild your life from rock bottom? Ollie Ollerton doesn't just teach it – he's lived every brutal moment. A former Royal…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:21:27
Jas Mathur made his first million before he turned 20. But his biggest success? Reinventing himself. From tech prodigy and media mogul to health entrepreneur and investor, Jas's…
Jun 9, 2025 · 1:05:44
Most people struggle to run even one marathon. Paris Norriss ran seven marathons on seven continents in just seven days. Adventurer and endurance athlete, Paris Norriss, shares…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:05:04
What does it take to go from survival mode to a $370 million exit – all without breaking? Maaz Sheikh, co-founder and CEO of Starz Play, has lived the answer. In this episode,…
May 26, 2025 · 1:22:00
Social media algorithms control your audience. Email lets you take back that control. Tyler Denk, founder of Beehiiv, an email newsletter platform that has scaled to a US$225…
May 19, 2025 · 1:03:48
Think a second passport is about avoiding tax? For millions of people, it's about something far more basic: freedom of movement. In this episode, Armand Arton, founder and CEO of…
May 12, 2025 · 51:37
Your employees are already using AI, and you probably don't even know it. But the problem is, they could be unknowingly leaking confidential company information. If you're a…
May 5, 2025 · 55:38
We're in the middle of a social connection crisis. Call it what you like, loneliness, isolation, disconnection, it's becoming one of the most urgent issues of our time. In the…
Apr 28, 2025 · 1:26:28
AI is already changing the way we sell, scale, and show up in business. But most people are still playing catch-up. In this episode, entrepreneur and AI strategist John Lee…
Apr 21, 2025 · 45:23
Most people think gold just sits in a vault, safe, static, and gathering dust… But Mark Pey, Head of Strategic Relationships at Monetary Metals, is on a mission to redefine how…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:03:19
Kris Fade is the voice behind the region's #1 radio show, a star of Netflix's Dubai Bling, and the founder of the health and wellness brand Fade Fit. But he didn't just wake up…
Apr 7, 2025 · 49:16
Dubai's real estate market is booming, but are you asking the right questions before investing? In this week's episode, I sit down with Sonia Waters, Head of Sales at AYS…
Mar 31, 2025 · 51:19
What does it take to turn a childhood dream into a global career AND make Adele disappear along the way? Rob Lake, one of the world's most celebrated illusionists and finalist of…
Mar 24, 2025 · 1:00:13
What's the real cost of a bad hire, and how do you build a future-proof team in a fast-changing world? Jonathan Holmes, Managing Director for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa…
Mar 17, 2025 · 35:19
The scariest thing isn't change, it's never changing at all. So why do we resist it? Najwa Zebian – poet, author, and advocate – has built a global following by confronting…
Mar 10, 2025 · 46:39
Who do you trust when the media is constantly under fire? Hala Gorani has spent decades reporting from the frontlines – covering wars, breaking global news, and shaping how the…
Mar 3, 2025 · 46:37
Why do we never feel good enough, no matter how much we achieve? Dr Jessamy Hibberd, a clinical psychologist, author, and expert in mental resilience, breaks down the hard truths…
Feb 24, 2025 · 1:08:32
Is your memory a reliable record of the past? Or a story your brain keeps rewriting? Leading neuroscientist Dr Charan Ranganath, aka The Memory Doc, joins us on Unscripted With…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:06:40
Most people see the luxury, the glamour, the success. But what they don't see is the grit, the grind, and the relentless drive it took to get there. Before she became a Dubai…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:05:29
Every billion-dollar business starts with an idea. But turning that idea into a game-changing business? That's the real challenge. As the co-founder of Stake, a fractional real…
Feb 3, 2025 · 1:14:23
From Jaipur, India, to building a multi-million dollar empire, Ajit Nawalkha's journey is a testament to vision, strategy, and impact. Coaching over 15,000 professionals along…
Jan 27, 2025 · 1:20:03
When the odds are stacked against you, there's only one choice: fight back. Nicola Adams did just that, and the world watched her win. As the first woman to win an Olympic boxing…
Jan 20, 2025 · 44:27
Some entrepreneurs build businesses. Others rewrite the rules. Bhupender Nath's story is one of resilience, risk, and reinvention. From humble beginnings in India to making his…
Jan 13, 2025 · 1:03:46
If you're an expat in Dubai aiming for business success, you've got to respect the local rules, culture, and business practices. Few people understand this better than John…
Jan 6, 2025 · 1:14:01
What does it really take to scale a startup, attract investors, and build a business that thrives in today's tough markets? If you've been struggling to answer those questions,…
Dec 30, 2024 · 43:44
Dubai's real estate sector is booming, but what does it take to succeed in this highly competitive industry? Whether you're new to real estate, looking to build a successful…
Dec 23, 2024 · 55:22
What if the key to solving the world's biggest problems, including poverty, climate change, and waste, was hidden in the trash we throw away every day? This week on ' Unscripted…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:30:13
Once hailed as Britain's most successful fund manager, Neil Woodford opens up about the controversial collapse of his investment empire and the events that rocked the financial…
Dec 9, 2024 · 45:16
Selling a business is one of the most significant decisions any entrepreneur can make, and getting it right requires more than just luck. It takes strategy, preparation, and the…
Dec 2, 2024 · 52:21
Negotiation is a complex art and science. It's not about negotiating better; it's about becoming a better negotiator. Enter Lousin Mehrabi, one of the world's top professional…
Nov 25, 2024 · 1:01:12
What does it take to generate over $25 million online while working smarter, not harder? Ravi Abuvala knows the answer. As the CEO of Scaling with Systems, Ravi has mastered the…
Nov 18, 2024 · 1:10:03
Running the world's busiest airport isn't for the faint-hearted. It demands bold vision, relentless strategy, and the grit to tackle high-stakes challenges day in, day out. Dubai…
Nov 11, 2024 · 55:30
Donna Benton came to Dubai with just $3,000 and a bold idea. Fast forward, and that idea became The Entertainer, a billion-dollar brand that transformed how people save on…
Nov 4, 2024 · 48:33
Paul Mallee is a leader in luxury travel and hospitality and the Founder of Maison Privee, a short-term rental company redefining vacation experiences in the UAE and beyond. With…
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