In this special recap episode of Sobha The Living Room, host Nimi Mehta brings together the strongest insights from Episodes 5 to 8. These conversations highlight how the UAE continues to evolve into one of the world’s most desired places to live, invest and build a life.
Across these four episodes, our guests unpacked how safety influences everyday living, how COVID reshaped the meaning of home, why families are choosing intentional communities, and how the idea of luxury has shifted from pure opulence to thoughtful daily comfort. We also explored the rise of hybrid homes, sustainable design, and how women are shaping the next chapter of real estate decision making.
This recap brings all of these ideas together in one episode that captures what modern living in the UAE truly looks like today.
Tune in to hear highlights from
✔️ Khaldoun Shindi, General Manager, Real Estate Masters
✔️ Kavita Srinivasan, former Editor-in-Chief, Cosmopolitan Middle East
✔️ Peggy Li, Founder, SPS Affinity
✔️ Qurat Ul Ain, Co-Founder & Chief Legal Officer, DRE Homes
Whether you’re an investor, a homeowner, or exploring life in the UAE, this episode is your quick guide to the mindset, movement, and momentum shaping the country’s future.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sobha The Living Room
01:05 What UAE Living Really Represents
03:30 How COVID Shifted the Meaning of Home
07:53 The Rise of Daily Luxury and Conscious Design
10:16 Community, Connection and Family-First Living
14:50 Why Safety Is Dubai’s Biggest Luxury
17:30 The Hybrid Home: Work, Life, Wellness
20:00 Sustainability and Smart Living
22:53 How Design Reflects Culture and Values
25:10 The Rise of Women in Real Estate
27:00 What the Last Four Episodes Reveal About the UAE’s Future
Want to dive deeper into each topic? Watch or listen to the full episodes here:
Episode 5: Khaldoun Shindi - https://open.spotify.com/episode/49LLPuAl7ozm4eApbzVRKY?si=95UyjeY7QLuPNrNWp5qVqQ
Episode 6: Kavita Srinivasan - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XtbZp9WFh90y2Vswm85Ul?si=ppJtbh6DThix3KenksCLHw
Episode 7: Peggy Li - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VwSowB8ERAe51AG236MrW?si=ENLIeO8OSCqPOKY4-zISig
Episode 8: Qurat Ul Ain - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7i7P1BLoyQI6g1LbpYRNAn?si=MLketCQgRC6umPCVV1niLg
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✔️ Kavita Srinivasan
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✔️ Peggy Li
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✔️ Qurat Ul Ain
https://www.linkedin.com/in/qurat-ul-ain-6528a467/
