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In this episode of Broker’s Roundtable, I sit down with Emirati real estate agency owner Hasan Al-Nuaimi (@realestatewithhasan) for a conversation that goes far beyond Dubai property.

We explore Emirati culture, the UAE’s history, Sheikh Zayed’s legacy, how Emiratis view expats, common stereotypes about Emiratis, and what life in the UAE looks like from a local perspective.

We also get into "The Situation” — the realities, perceptions and conversations happening around Dubai today — before turning to Dubai real estate, the brokerage industry and Hasan’s perspective as an Emirati working within one of the world’s most international property markets.

Topics include:

🇦🇪 Emirati Culture & UAE History

The values that shape Emirati society and the influence of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Founding Father of the UAE.

🌍 How Emiratis View Expats

With the UAE home to people from around the world, how do Emiratis actually perceive the expatriate population living alongside them?

👀 Stereotypes About Emiratis

We discuss some of the assumptions foreigners make about Emiratis — and how accurate they really are.

💬 The Situation

An open conversation about how we felt during this situation that the UAE was in.

🏙️ Dubai Real Estate

Hasan shares his perspective on working as an Emirati broker in Dubai, the property market, buyers, brokers and where the industry is heading.

If you're interested in Dubai, UAE culture, Emirati history, learning about Sheikh Zayed, moving to Dubai, living in Dubai, Dubai real estate, investing in Dubai property or understanding the UAE beyond social media, this conversation gives you a perspective you don't often hear.

Guest: Hasan Al-Nuaimi

Instagram: @realestatewithhasan

And if you enjoyed this conversation, check out my other podcast episodes including:

• Broker’s Roundtable – Episode 1– conversations from inside the Dubai real estate industry

• Investopedia Podcast – Dubai property, mortgages, UAE law, visas, taxation and everything investors need to understand before buying

• Britspective Podcast – conversations around Dubai, the UAE, British expat life, culture and the experiences of people moving internationally

Chapters:

0:00:00 Teaser

0:01:52 Intro

0:03:07 Emirati Culture

0:23:36 Emiratis on Expats

0:30:20 Stereotypes

0:35:29 The Situation

0:45:00 Real Estate