Sobha The Living Room
Welcome to Sobha The Living Room - the official podcast by Sobha Realty.
This is your invitation into the world of luxury living, smart investments, and the future of real estate in the UAE and beyond.
Whether you're searching for your dream home or exploring high-value investment opportunities, this podcast offers expert insights, market trends, and stories behind some of the most iconic communities in the region.
At Sobha, we’ve built landmarks. Now, we’re building conversations. ✨
Sobha The Living Room
Living The Story - UAE Lifestyle, Legacy & Luxury
In this episode of Sobha The Living Room, host Nimi Mehta is joined by Khaldoun Shindi, General Manager of Real Estate Masters, for an inspiring conversation about UAE living, legacy, and the evolving meaning of luxury.
With 25 years of experience in the UAE, Khaldoun has witnessed Dubai’s transformation first-hand—from a city that ended at Jumeirah Beach Hotel to one of the most desirable destinations in the world. He shares how safety, opportunity, and design excellence define the UAE lifestyle, why trust is the ultimate currency in real estate, and what’s next for the country’s property market.
🎧 Tune in to hear:
- How the UAE became a benchmark for luxury living
- Why “home” has a new meaning post-COVID
- The role of trust between developers, brokers, and buyers
- The rise of “daily luxury” and personality-driven design
- Khaldoun’s take on Sobha Siniya Island and the next era of UAE real estate
- Myths about Dubai that need to be busted
Hit play to discover why Khaldoun calls the UAE “home” and why the next decade could be its most exciting yet.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Meet Khaldoun Shindi: 25 Years in the UAE
03:15 Dubai’s Transformation – From Coastline to Global Hub
07:00 The Pillars of UAE Living
09:00 How the Meaning of “Home” Has Changed
11:00 Evolving Expectations & Daily Luxury
13:00 Listening to Residents & Innovating Design
15:00 Trust in Developers & the Sobha Standard
16:44 Spaces That Reflect Identity
19:00 Balancing Feedback with New Concepts
21:00 Building Long-Term Industry Relationships
23:00 Sobha Siniya Island: The Next Big Era
26:00 Busting Myths About Dubai & the UAE
28:00 Khaldoun’s Lifestyle Picks
31:00 Designing Homes with Personality
32:00 The Story a Home Should Tell
33:00 Hopes for the UAE’s Future