Middle East Podcast

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SheerLuxe Podcast
 / 3 Feb 2025

Dipesh Depala On His Secrets To Success & The Evolution Of The Luxury Landscape In The Middle East

This week on the SheerLuxe Middle East podcast, Georgie Coleridge Cole is joined by Dipesh Depala. The two talk about Dipesh’s early life, including what it was like to grow up in Dubai, the experience of losing his father at a young age, and the changing landscape of fashion and luxury in the Middle East. They then discuss how he established himself in the region – from his early days running Red Velvet Nation to the importance of networking and making connections. Dipesh also explains how he met his Qode co-founder, Ayman Fakoussa, and the journey of building the agency across the GCC. Finally, the pair end on a more personal note, touching on Dipesh’s love for fashion and buying better, his health journey and advice for raising children in the region. 

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SheerLuxe Podcast
 / 16 Feb 2026

The Latest Fashion Pieces We’re Obsessed With, Wellness Fads & Pop Culture Picks | SL ME PODCAST

Welcome back to the SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast. This week, host Tamar Jabi is joined by Hebah Baker, Talar Bilemjian and special guest Hanya Alkhamis, visiting from Kuwait, for a fun chat on all things health, wellness, fashion and pop culture. First, the team share their current wellbeing obsessions. From the David Beckham-backed IM8 supplement to viral vibration plates, walking pads, red light therapy and the benefits (and debates) around ice baths, fasting and sauna “glow rotations”. Plus, they dive deep into blue light glasses, gut health resets and the best places to unwind in the region. Then, it’s onto fashion: expect outfit breakdowns, standout new finds, chic laptop bags and the designers the team can’t stop talking about. Finally, they round things off with celebrity chatter, including Olivia Dean and a lively discussion on labels, confidence and what ‘good style’ really means.

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Panel

Tamara Jabi | https://www.instagram.com/tjabi/

Hebah Baker | https://www.instagram.com/hebahbaker/

Talar Bilemjian| https://www.instagram.com/talarnina/

Hanya Alkhamis | https://www.instagram.com/styledby_hk/

Things We Love

The Lana Hotel | https://www.dorchestercollection.com/dubai/the-lana

IM8 | https://im8health.com/ 

David Asprey Sunset Glasses | https://truedark.com/collections/sunsets 

Kayali | https://uk.kayali.com/ 

Picasso The Figure | https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/en/exhibitions/picasso-the-figure 

Natural History Museum | https://tinyurl.com/mh3m79ma 

The Grand Egyptian Museum | https://gem.eg/ 

Fashion Finds

Juju Vera Petra Silver Necklace | https://tinyurl.com/2pbuy2dn 

Olend Folded Bag | https://www.olend.net/collections/all-products/products/folded-bag

Rowan Rose | https://rowenrose.com/ 

De Savary Vintage Faux Fur Coat | https://tinyurl.com/fmjv4jj2 

Perfect Moment Metallic Polar Flare Down Jacket | https://tinyurl.com/3azvmta6 

Perfect Moment High Waist Aurora Flare Ski Pants | https://tinyurl.com/2f4nwxhn 

Beis x Chipotle | https://uk.beistravel.com/collections/beis-x-chipotle 

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SheerLuxe Podcast
 / 14 Jan 2026

Interviewing SJP, Wellness Essentials & Ballet Flats Are Cool Again? | SLME Podcast

On this episode of the SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast, Tamara, Talar and Hebah are back with their latest edit of everything worth knowing right now. They kick things off with the buzziest launches and cultural moments on their radar – from Color Wow’s Pop & Lock, Sole DXB and Zara’s new AI tool, to wellness finds like Amy Sessions/Welltth, and the charm of Heart Cottage Lane. The League is also on their radar – a curated, members-only platform connecting like-minded, career-driven people that feels perfectly suited to Dubai’s social scene. Next up, they discuss their latest fashion finds, including the Nour Hammour Artise jacket, standout pieces from Hertunba (the Eye top and fringe dress), Repetto ballerina flats and jewellery by Pierre Laborde. In Mustn’t Miss, they spotlight the Sarah Jessica Parker interview on SheerLuxe Middle East and the Never Fully Dressed pop-up event, before diving into the hot topics of the week – covering Rhode’s latest moves, Kate Middleton, Rama Duwaji, Timothée Chalamet’s Golden Globes speech and more. Finally, they wrap up with their ride-or-die essentials, from the Fitbit Luxe and Oura Ring to Olivia von Halle pyjamas, wrist and ankle weights, and Gabby George’s bridal arms TikTok series. 

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SheerLuxe Podcast
 / 15 Dec 2025

Has Ozempic Changed Fashion? Primark Hits Dubai & Red Light Therapy Recs | SLME Podcast

Welcome back to the SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast – and to our final episode of the year. Hebah Baker and Talar Bilemjian join Tamara Jabi. The three get into the region’s fashion momentum – from Dubai Fashion Week’s guest designer Alberta Ferretti to Riyadh Fashion Week opening with Vivienne Westwood and closing with Stella McCartney – before spotlighting the emerging names they’re loving, including Dubai favourite Emergency Room and its new Timberland collab. They also unpack the retail launches set to shake up 2026, from Ulta Beauty and Primark landing in the region to a clever “portable ATM” service that feels peak-Dubai convenient. There’s chat about what they’re watching (and avoiding), what they’re wearing, and the fashion finds heading straight into their carts. They also run through the cultural openings you can’t miss – including Abu Dhabi’s Natural History Museum – the latest celebrity chatter, and the broader Ozempic/body-positivity conversation. Finally, they share the products they can’t live without right now, from Kosas’s colour-correcting concealer to a portable red-light panel and Cymbiotika’s supplement sachets.

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SheerLuxe Podcast
 / 3 Nov 2025

Dubai Style, Power Dressing & The Future of Modest Fashion | SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast

In this episode of the SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast, the team sits down with fashion creator and entrepreneur Soha Taha to celebrate the rise of Middle Eastern fashion in the region, in partnership with LIMÉ. Joined by hosts Hebah Baker and Talar Bilemjan, the group dives into everything from personal style and Middle Eastern fashion culture to the global influence of modest dressing. From bold shoulder pads and power suits to balloon pants, fringe detailing, and the return of colour, the group unpacks the trends defining 2025 fashion and how they translate across the GCC. They also share styling tips, shopping habits, and the growing pride in regional design — touching on how cities like Dubai, Riyadh, and Kuwait are shaping their own global fashion identity. 

This episode is in partnership with LIMÉ.

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SheerLuxe Podcast
 / 15 Sep 2025

Dua Lipa’s Style, 3D-Printed Shoes & Saudi Fashion Week | SheerLuxe ME Podcast

On this episode of the SheerLuxe Middle East podcast, hosts Tamara Jabi, Hebah Baker and Hanya Alkhamis cover everything new and noteworthy in the worlds of fashion and beauty right now – from 3D-printed shoes and luxury collaborations to the latest skincare and make-up launches. They also reveal their go-to transitional looks, the trends they’re loving in bridal fashion – including all the latest from the SheerLuxe Wedding Edition – and their favourite celebrity style moments of the week. Finally, they share some of their best styling advice and the ride-or-die beauty bits they wouldn’t be without. 

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SheerLuxe Podcast
 / 4 Aug 2025

Summer Trends We’re Loving, Kim K’s Balenciaga Flop & What To Wear In Mykonos | SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast

In this episode of the SheerLuxe Middle East podcast, Tamara Jabi is joined by Hebah Baker, Jessica Chedid and Talar Bilemjian. First up, they discuss the Korean makeover trend, which sees people travel to South Korea for comprehensive skin treatments, as well as the latest brand activations taking place in Ibiza and the south of France. They also share their favourite summer fashion trends, including balloon trousers and polka dots, as well as their thoughts on some new vintage platforms and the growth of sustainable shopping. Finally, they wrap up with the latest celebrity news, including Kim Kardashian's Balenciaga show appearance and the controversies surrounding luxury brands like Loro Piana…

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