Beirut Buzzers, we are back with a special episode that dives deep into Dubai's property market. Our guest? None other than Oliver Mitri, the co-founder of Imobiliare Dubai, a leading player in the city's high-end real estate scene. Oliver shares insights into Dubai's increasing appeal to international individuals and investors, spills the beans on the extraordinary property features elite buyers seek, and discusses the interplay of global factors on the real estate sector in the UAE. What does Oliver think of Imobilare Dubai's latest event at Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut, and what's next on the company's horizon? Dust off those headphones and join us to find out! To keep up with upcoming events, follow Imobiliare Dubai on Instagram.

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast where we introduce you to two Lebanese startups and their innovators who have been shortlisted for PepsiCo's esteemed Greenhouse Accelerator Program: MENA Sustainability Edition in its second iteration. Joining our host Lynn are three special guests: Yasmin Fansa, PepsiCo’s Middle East Sustainability Lead; Hasan Jaafar, Co-Founder and CEO of YY-ReGen, which is specialized in renewable energy, and Nada Ghanem, Founder of Dooda Solutions, an earthworm farm.  Tune in to explore the realm of sustainable agriculture and the motivation behind PepsiCo’s decision to launch its program in the MENA region, and get exclusive insights into the innovators’ stories, breakthrough solutions, and future vision for Lebanon.  To learn more about the startups’ mission and services, follow Dooda Solutions @doodasolutions and YY ReGen @yyregen on Instagram, and be sure to visit @PepsiCoMiddleEast the program’s official website on www.greenhouseaccelerator.com/mena to keep up with the latest updates!

Talking about death might be hard, but there are so many good reasons to break the silence surrounding it. This episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast gets the conversation started with Najah Raya, communication officer at Sanad – Lebanese home hospice NGO that empowers patients with terminal illnesses and their families. What is hospice care? What services does Sanad provide for terminally ill patients and their affected families? What can one say or do for a grieving person? What does hospice care at the NGO look like around Christmas? And how can you donate, volunteer, or refer a patient to Sanad? All these important questions and more will be answered in this episode, so be sure to share it with others and help break the stigma around death! You can read more about Sanad Hospice and its services on the NGO’s official website. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

With economic turmoil and skyrocketing prices, thrift shops have taken over our local scene but only one store succeeded in becoming Beirut’s favorite. On this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast, we interview Morissa Choueiry, the woman behind Lebanon’s trendy online shop that displays a curated collection of quirky and colorful vintage clothing items. Establishing The Vintage Dealer in 2020, Morissa shares how that year's drastic events shaped her e-business’ development as well as some behind-the-scene challenges that come with marketing her second-hand wardrobe. Apart from shopping, our guest touches upon her first acting role which opens the door on a career she had never considered before. Tune in and find out where Morissa sources her products from and which thrift store she shops at! Want to revamp your closet? Visit The Vintage Dealer on Instagram (@the.vintagedealer) to pick some incredible finds and be sure to follow Morissa (@morissaa) for some extra fashion content. Follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

On this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast, our host Lynn meets one of Lebanon’s deepest women!  A freediving champion with two national records, Pamela Saghbini tells you all about what differentiates freediving from other water sports, the life skills it equips you with, and the tough competition she partook in at the time of the interview in Egypt. Getting out of the water and onto the land, our guest who is also a fitness trainer at Champs sports center gives her honest opinion about social media influencers who are not qualified to give fitness advice. Want to know what her favorite cheat meal and swimming locations are? Dive in! You can follow Pamela on Instagram @pamelasaghbini, as well as her sponsor Zwaiz Foundation @zwaizfoundation to stay up-to-date on local athletes’ achievements. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

N.B. At minute 04:00, Marc Nissan was talking about the Lebanese food blogger Anthony Rahayel who was the first to put Marco's Pizza to the taste test.  It’s National Pizza Month and we’re celebrating with the Lebanese pizzaiolo, Marc Nissan! His Neapolitan dough recipe is perhaps the most authentic one you will find in town, with quality ingredients imported from the Campania region of southwestern Italy and cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven at his house in Mazraat Yachoua. On this episode of Beirut.com’s Beirut Buzz Podcast hosted by Lynn, Marc sauces up the conversation with his unfiltered thoughts on picky eaters, traditional Lebanese Pizza, pizza burgers (and other modern creations topped with gooey mozzarella and pepperoni slices), and makes sure you know what not to combine with his homemade Naples-style pizzas! Are you curious to know when was the last time Marco ate a Domino’s pizza and how often he gets mistaken for “Pizzaria Da Marco” in Mar Mikhael? Tune in to find out! A well-crafted "pizza Napoletana" awaits at Marco’s place, so be sure to book a visit on +961 70 035 555 or via Instagram DMs @marcopizzalover. Follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

Tables turned as we welcomed the host of the “Litchally Speaking” podcast to be our special guest on this episode of Beirut Buzz. Ghady Al Hader has been creating social media content for almost ten years now, making a name for himself in the local community as a digital creator, fashion influencer, singer, and man of many talents! Jump into Ghady’s conversation with our host Lynn to uncover how he truly feels about the “influencer” title, the Lebanese YouTuber he’d like to collaborate with, and the TikTok user he wishes would quit the platform forever. How did he get into self-tattooing, how long did it take him to finish his bedroom’s magazine wall, and why does he hate his debut single? Our guest will be answering it all! If you want to hear more from Ghady, check out his “Litchally Speaking” podcast on YouTube, and follow him on Instagram and TikTok @byghady. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube.  The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

Sarcastic and outspoken, the Lebanese band Yansoon brings audiences a sonic experience of our culture’s beauty and blemishes through songs that harmoniously blend traditional Arabic music with hints of western genres. Vocalist Wissam Dib and music producer Antoine Maksoudian, co-founders of the four-member music group, have joined our host Lynn on this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast to tell us all about it – from the band’s formation to their latest release and upcoming show. What inspired the name “Yansoon”? How does the band make music while its members are geographically apart? What are the guests' opinions on Mashrou3 Leila and Adonis as well as the local metal scene? And who are their favorite local and international artists? Tune in for answers to these questions and many more! You can sip on Yansoon’s latest song “Ishtirak” on Youtube, and keep up with the band’s work on Instagram @yansoon_music and their official website yansoonmusic.com. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

Tucked away on the busy streets of Mar Mikhael is a refined lounge that is named and themed after the world’s first solo female aviator, Amelia Earhart. Firas Youssef, an award-winning mixologist who is currently managing the Amelia Bar in Beirut is our guest on this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast. Throughout the discussion, Firas joins our host Lynn to talk about leaving the world of filmmaking to enter that of spirits, the influence that his university degree has on his work behind the bar, his ability to match drinks to customers’ moods, and the inventive and luxurious martini cocktails that earned him the first runner-up spot at the grand finals of the Elit Art of Martini competition in Ibiza back in 2017. Are you curious to discover what the most ordered drink at Amelia is and what cocktail Firas would like to see disappear? Tune in to this boozy conversation to find out!  Firas Youssef uses his Instagram platform (@firas_von_joe) to share insights on the bar industry. Be sure to follow him for some interesting facts and eye-catching cocktails! If you liked this podcast episode, follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

Venturing into what is seen as a daring genre of art, Lebanese beauty and commercial photographer Oliver El Helou has gained recognition for his fine art nudes that sculpt the human body with elegance before our very eyes. He joins our host Lynn on the Beirut Buzz podcast to tell us more about his photography style, his experience with male nude photography, and how he helps models move beyond the stage of awkwardness into posing comfortably in front of the camera. If you are interested in delving deeper into the world of nude photography and modeling, Oliver has some helpful tips for you – and an intriguing list of DON’TS. Don’t forget to take a look at Oliver’s exquisite web gallery by following him on his Instagram account @portraitone. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

From not having a personal Instagram account to creating Lebanon’s leading wellness space, clinical psychologist and mental health advocate Karim Khalil became an internet hero saving many young lives through his “Yalla Let’s Heal” platform. On this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast led by our host Lynn, Karim shares with us his self-care routine for preventing counselor burnout, his first dream of being an actor, and insights on how collective trauma is being translated among the Lebanese population today. Stay tuned for Karim's tips for coping with financial stress and activities to help you unwind in celebration of The National Relaxation Day! Feeling blue from being overexposed to daily social media content is all too common. That’s why following mental wellness platforms like Karim Khalil’s @yalla.lets.heal is key to revitalizing your feed – and your overall mood. And if you feel the need to seek psychological support, be sure to reach out to NINE9 @ninelebanon– the mindful wellness center where Karim's clinic can be found. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube.The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

After a friend signed her up for The Voice auditions back in 2015, the three-chair-turns made Domina confidently unleash her full potential as a singer. With over eighteen years of experience in HipHop dancing, Domina mixes her professional dance skills and strong vocals to always put up an unforgettable daring show. She joins our host Lynn on this Episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast to talk about her experience as a dance movement therapist working with disabled kids, the appearance she made as a Lebanese queer artist on Joe Maalouf’s New TV program “Fawda”, and how her mother helped her understand and accept her sexuality growing up. Want to know what Domina forgave herself for as part of Bayne W Baynik’s women’s day campaign and how she deals with being a struggling artist in today’s world? Tune in to find out! Keep up with Domina’s work on Instagram @dominaofficial_ and check out her original music on YouTube. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

On this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast, we continue the thread of Lebanese women’s success stories by catching up with Lebanese-Canadian writer and director Dania Bdeir about her new movie “Warsha”, which nabbed Sundance Film Festival’s Best International Short Film award and the grand prize at the Asian Shorts Film Festival for 2022. Joined by Khansa, a Beirut-based multi-talented artist who played the film’s main character, Dania reveals to us the magical moment that inspired her storyline, the unexpected event that forced the production team to work in a virtual studio in France, and her personal experience with the cultural tension between Syrian and Lebanese populations – a theme touched upon by the movie. Join the conversation as Khansa shares his struggles as a male belly dancer redefining masculinity in the Middle East, how he relates to the character he embodied silently and his hopes for the future! The 15-minute film follows the story of Mohamad, a Syrian crane operator working in Lebanon. You can watch the trailer of “Warsha” on YouTube and follow the movie’s Instagram account @warshashortfilm. Be sure to share this podcast with friends and family to spread the word and help the film get nominated for an Oscar! Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

Breaking into the male-dominant world of motorsports in Lebanon is not an easy gig, but our guest Vanessa Rady has defied the norms, taking the Lebanese drift scene by the storm! Join this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast as Vanessa, who also happens to be a certified Reiki practitioner and an on-demand graphic designer, tells you all about her journey: the family member who introduced her to drifting, the current obstacles pushing her, and other local drivers to drift away from their hobby, her dream car, and the famous male racer she looks up to. If you’re someone who wants to get involved in motorsports, our female drifter has an important message for you, so be sure to tune in! Want to see Vanessa in action? Check out her posts on Instagram @vee.rady and let your head spin! Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

Crowned as the Arab Top Innovator in 2020, Lebanese biotech entrepreneur Waddah Malaeb participated in Stars of Science, a top-notch Qatari innovation competition and docu-reality TV show, winning the program’s 12thseason with the highest number of public and jury votes. Waddah joins our host Lynn on this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast to tell you all about his winning product: a cost-effective biochip that replicates the human body tissues, providing an atmosphere for safe and practical drug testing. How was Waddah introduced to the world of biomedical engineering? What was the biggest challenge he faced during the creation process? And what advice would he give to aspiring entrepreneurs living in Lebanon? Hit the play button and get an answer to all these questions! You can watch season 12 of Stars of Science on the show’s Youtube channel, and follow Waddah’s journey on Instagram @Waddah Malaeb. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

From being known as “the kid who can draw” amongst family members to getting featured in GQ Middle East’s “50 faces of Lebanon’s global creative community,” interior architect and illustrator Tony Maalouf has been successfully associating his emotionally-filled mixed media artworks with Lebanese culture and local political and social events. You might be familiar with his viral “Bonjus and Mankoushe” valentine-special illustration, or the powerful animation he created for Pfizer’s #WorldCancerAwarnessMonth2022 campaign. If not, this is a good chance for you to become familiar with Maalouf’s journey, the singular compositions that make him recognizable, the influence that his background in architecture has on his art, and his two favorite female singers! Tune in to this episode of Beirut Buzz to find out more about the inspiration behind Maalouf’s drawings and his upcoming collaborative project with Greenpeace! Follow Tony Maalouf on his art account @Elmaalouf. We promise he is going to make your Instagram feed prettier! Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

After opening his house to the public as a three-story museum built from pieces of demolished Beiruti heritage homes, Lebanese artisan, architecture enthusiast, and antique collector Henry Loussian has been featured in Reuters as “The keeper of Beirut’s past” who revived the city’s bulldozed treasures. In this episode of Beirut Buzz, we discover Henry’s love for the old Beirut, the reason why he chose the town of Koubba in Batroun as an ideal location for his residency, the first vintage piece he brought to the museum and the number of years it took him to finish the hand-painted murals. Our guest also uncovers the age of his Henry’s Handmade jewelry store in Hamra and the location he’s eyeing for a new cultural museum. Want to immerse yourself in Beirut’s glorious past? You can book your Henry BB museum tour on +961 03 753 654, and follow the designer of this masterpiece on Instagram @museehenrybb. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

A skydiver, surfer, skateboarder, snowboarder, slackliner, and the only base jumper based in Lebanon, Mikel Khalil has a resume that boasts an accomplished adrenaline junkie. The athlete joins our host Lynn on the Beirut Buzz podcast to discuss all you need to know about base jumping and skydiving and give you insights into the behind-the-scenes of his risky Habtoor Hotel Roof base jump, his regular flights over the Metn highway, and the local spots he plans on jumping off next! For those who want to experience the thrill of action sports, Mikel will also give you basic tips and motivational tools to test your own limits, so stay tuned! Want to go on a virtual adventure with Mikel Khalil? Watch his daring stunts on Instagram @mikelkh and YouTube @Mikhel Khalil. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

Resorting to humor to get through dark times is what our guests Georges Daccache and Georges Mahfouz do best. You might know them as Gstrings, the Lebanese duo who poke fun a different problems we face through musical parodies that combine humorous Arabic lyrics with famous tunes. Today, they join our host Lynn on the Beirut Buzz podcast to tell us how they met, what they fight over the most, which song made them go viral across social media, and all about the Lebanese-themed board game they plan to release in July. The band will also be singing you an original, so tune in for an instant mood boost! You can catch Gstrings perform live at KED collaboration with Awk.word. If you want to listen to more parodies, follow the band on Instagram @gstringslb and subscribe to their YouTube channel @Gstringslb. Be sure you’re following us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and BeirutVideos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz podcast is also available on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

While most famous online shops pile on additional environmental woes, the consciously curated Lebanese shopping platform Lemonade Fashion has been revolutionizing the fashion industry since 2017, offering a made-to-measure technology and showcasing independent designers who don’t use animal products, generate zero-waste, and follow ethical manufacturing practices. Joining our host Lynn on this episode are two of the platform’s co-founders, fashion designer and creative director Dana Malaeb and the CEO and entrepreneur Arthur Bizdikian, who will be telling you the story of how they met each other, how they came up with the brand name, and how they hunt for local and international talents. If you also want to discover Dana’s opinion on this year’s met gala and Arthur’s future plans on planet Mars, tune in and listen to the full episode! You and keep an eye on Dana Malaeb and Arthur Bizdikian’s Instagram stories to see how a fun working day at their office looks like, and visit the Lemonade Fashion website to shop ethically from the comfort of your couch! Be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and BeirutVideos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

Known as the founder of the Lebanese Lupus Association and a woman of many talents, our guest Tracey Massoud lost her hair at the age of eleven, but never her hope. She joins our podcast on World Lupus Day to educate us all about lupus and its effects on physical and mental health, and to tell you more about her personal experience with this chronic medical condition. Tracey also chats about her Piece of Tea blog that was later transformed into a support group, as well as how she defied traditional beauty standards and stereotypes becoming a model, financial planner, and writer. Tune in to uncover Tracey’s journey, mental heath tips, and pending book project! You can follow Tracey Massoud’s influential journey on Instagram @teeinthedesert, and if you’re a Lupus survivor, you are welcome to send your testimonial to the Lebanese Lupus Association via email at mailto:lebaneselupusassociation@outlook.com to join the conversation. Be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and BeirutVideos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz podcast is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Anghami.