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
A place to call home - What Life in the UAE Really Looks Like
In this episode of Sobha The Living Room, host Nimi Mehta sits down with Peggy Li, Founder of SPS Affinity and one of the region’s most respected voices in hospitality and F&B strategy.
From Michelin-starred restaurants in London to curating dining concepts across Dubai, Peggy has seen the city evolve from a transient stopover to a thriving hub where people now build lives, families, and legacies.
Together, Nimi and Peggy explore what home really means in a city as global and fast-moving as Dubai, and how luxury, wellness, and belonging are being redefined for a new generation.
They talk about why Dubai’s greatest strength lies in its accessibility and ambition, how community design shapes our sense of safety and comfort, and why emotional investment is just as powerful as financial investment when it comes to choosing where to live.
Highlights include:
✔️ What defines home in a global, multicultural city like Dubai
✔️ How Dubai evolved from a transient city to a family-first community
✔️ The new meaning of luxury: from opulence to comfort and convenience
✔️ How wellness, sustainability and smart living are reshaping modern homes
✔️ Why accessibility and safety remain Dubai’s biggest advantages
✔️ The emotional magnetism that keeps residents choosing to stay
✔️ What the next chapter of luxury living could look like, from AI to water taxis
Show Notes
00:00 – Meet Peggy Li and her journey from London to Dubai.
03:30 – Defining what home means in a global, multicultural city.
07:00 – How design, schools, and accessibility shape community life.
09:00 – Dubai’s shift from a transient hub to a family-focused destination.
11:30 – The role of safety and convenience in everyday living.
16:00 – Redefining luxury through comfort, space, and accessibility.
20:00 – How wellness and hotel-style living influence modern homes.
25:00 – The rise of hybrid homes that blend work, family, and connection.
30:00 – Sustainability, technology, and Dubai’s evolving definition of luxury.
36:00 – Looking ahead to Dubai’s future: innovation, mobility, and stronger communities.
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