18 Jun 2025. Dubai’s office sales nearly doubled in Q1, hitting Dhs2.8 billion, but can the boom last? We ask Zacky Sajjad of Cavendish Maxwell. Plus, we hear from ADNOC CEO Sultan Al Jaber on AI, energy, and the region’s outlook. And a $100 million plot on Palm Jumeirah has just sold! We speak to Dubai Sotheby’s about what it signals for the city’s luxury market.

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17 Jun 2025. Despite global uncertainty, Gulf economies are on the rise. We unpack the latest Economic Insight report with Oxford Economics’ Scott Livermore. Plus, we get the latest on the G7 summit with Dr. Andreas Schotter from Ivey Business School. And we turn to warehousing - the unglamorous but booming sector driving UAE economic momentum. The team from Knight Frank tells us what they’re seeing on the ground.

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16 Jun 2025. We break down the numbers with economist Ed Bell, and look ahead to the UAE President’s visit to the G7 in Canada. Plus, we assess the latest oil market moves with Kpler’s Matt Stanley after a weekend of regional military activity. And Citi’s Ronit Ghose tells us why 2025 is shaping up to be Blockchain’s “ChatGPT moment” - and what that could mean for UAE finance.

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13 Jun 2025. With the US dollar swinging, overseas investment into the UAE is on the rise, but what does that mean for the dirham, inflation, and your next currency move? We ask Suraj Gokani of Currencies4You. Plus, PwC unpacks Trump’s latest tax bill and its ripple effects on sovereign wealth fund. And we dig into fresh property data from ValuStrat.

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12 Jun 2025. Talking hotel occupancy over the summer, we’ll ask Rotana COO Eddy Tannous how travel deals and promotions are really affecting occupancy.Plus, the property boom has sparked a surge in demand for architectural models, we meet one company making nearly 20% of the world’s mini homes. And SITA reveals how many bags actually make it to their destination, we speak to their baggage director.

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11 Jun 2025. A new report from Fitch Ratings says a potential correction in the UAE real estate market - but does that match what we’re seeing on the ground? We speak to the man behind the report. Plus, Deyaar unveils plans for a new ultra-tall tower in Downtown Dubai. And Arada is launching Akala, the world’s first precision wellness destination - we hear from COO Amit Arora.

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10 Jun 2025. Day 2 of our broadcast from Fahid Island - Aldar’s newest megaproject in Abu Dhabi. The island has just become the world’s first Fitwel-certified island. We speak to Joanna Frank, the woman behind the global wellness standard, about what it really takes to create a healthy city. Plus, Aldar’s Cecilia Reinaldo shares details on the island’s first residential launch. And as Abu Dhabi invests in AI, we ask: where will the talent come from?

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09 Jun 2025. The Business Breakfast live from Fahid Island - Aldar’s newest megaproject in Abu Dhabi. From wellness living to world-class education, we find out how the developer plans to transform the island, including the exclusive reveal that King’s College Wimbledon will open a school on site. Plus, we speak to the CEO of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi about Eid travel demand and what summer looks like for the budget carrier.

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04 Jun 2025. Airfares are reportedly down 40% from a year ago with airlines making just $7 per flight. We get a reaction from aviation lawyer Nick Humphrey. Plus, RAK Bank surveys SMEs about their outlook, we get the results from Dhiraj Kunwar. And Kaspersky’s Maher Yamout breaks down the latest cyber threat targeting fintech and trading apps.

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03 Jun 2025. Two out of three UAE professionals say they’d change jobs for better pay, but how much of a raise would it take? We speak to Korn Ferry about what workers really want. Plus, we cross live to ADGM to look at Abu Dhabi’s strong financial start to 2025. And Chestertons reports a 50% jump in commercial leasing, we get the details with Andrew Elliott, Director of Commercial Agency.

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