Dukkan Show

In this week's episode, OT goes to a different kind of dukkan, where he met up with one of the owners, Abdulrazak. They dove into conversations about the business and the sense of nostalgia of growing up in the UAE. This dukkan is a different kind of spot, it's where people enjoy that perfect cup of karak tea with cheese parathas in the morning. For those that grew up in the GCC as a whole and not just the UAE, going to a karak spot or the dukkan, is a planned activity and keyword for 'hangout.' It's where the most interesting and deep conversations come to life. Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world. ---- DUKKAN LINKS: <a href="http://www.dukkanshow.com">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a> ---- The Hosts: O

In this week's episode the guys kicked it with Shadi Megallaa by the Dukkan. Shadi is someone they've seen around but never officially met. Recently they bumped into each other again, but this time on a <a href="http://whatson.ae/dubai/2016/07/uae-music-podcasts/">What's On Magazine article</a>. And as it turns out the brother has a podcast as well! Shadi is the host of the <a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/Shadi_Megallaa/">Shady Shadow Show</a> (a music mix show that is recorded in his house as friends come over and hang out), resident DJ at <a href="http://www.analogroom.com/#%21shadi-megallaa/ctrg">Analog Room</a>, and he owns his own label called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArkToAshes/">Ark to Ashes</a>. Not only that, Shadi will be opening a dedicated record store called The Flip Side in Dubai very very soon.  The guys talked about his progression from a young kid growing up in Abu Dhabi to the

In this week's episode Irshad kicked it with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/saanaazzam">Saana Azzam</a>, a professional public speaker, performance coach and the founder of MENA Speakers. Her background is in Economics, where she went on to be recognized as the Female Economist Of The Year by the Stockholm School Of Economics. Not only is Saana interesting in her own right, but the idea behind MENA Speakers is deserves its own recognition. Public speaking is many people's number one fear, and yet important messages need to delivered, whether you're a layperson or a CEO. With our hunger for progressive ideas it seems that a new space has opened for something like MENA Speaker to step in and provide this service. The interview was conducted after a MENA Speakers workshop featuring guest speaker <a href="http://mena-speakers.com/speakers/alan-oneill/">Alan O'Neill</a> talking about Sales strategy. Irshad hashes it out with Alan O'Neill la

In this week's episode, Irshad kicked it with Raj Kotecha by the Dukkan, and were joined by OT via Skype to have one of the most interesting conversations they've enjoyed. What does Hip Hop have in common with Entrepreneurship?  Yes, it's that kind of conversation. The guys dwelled in the latest trends in digital, social media, content, personal branding, entrepreneurship, and the guys' favorite topic, Hip Hop. Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world. ---- DUKKAN LINKS: <a href="http://www.dukkanshow.com">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a> ---- The Hosts: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/otofficial">Twitter</a>

In this week's podcast episode, the guys finally kick it by the Dukkan as a complete crew after OT has recovered from his kidney transplant surgery. The guys spoke about OT's experience with the surgery, what they have been doing since they last kicked it, Irshad's trip to Sri Lanka for Eid, Toofless' new adventures, and Quest Love's Mo Meta Blues, which OT has recently finished reading. Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world. ---- DUKKAN LINKS: <a href="http://www.dukkanshow.com">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a> ---- The Hosts: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/otofficial">Twitter</a> Irshad: <a href

In this week’s episode Irshad is joined by Ameer Ismail (better known as Solphonic) and his younger brother Ayman, who just graduated high school. The discussion had an interesting outtake on the differences in education and schooling between the generations, differences in music, and differences in lifestyle while highlighting the similarities that survived across the ages. And for those that don’t know Ameer, you’re in for a ride as his sense of humor and skills of imitating sounds always leaves you laughing hysterically.  Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world. ---- DUKKAN LINKS: <a href="http://www.dukkanshow.com">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a> ---- The Hosts: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">In

As promised and per your request, every 10 episodes, Toofless drops a compilation music mix of the past episodes. For the 20th episode, Toofless has worked on a unique mix entitled the Nonchalant Mix because it was effortless and easy to put together as the music led him there. Since the 20th episode fell mid-Ramadan, the guys have decided to push the episode till Eid and rebranding it as Toofless' Eid Mix in celebration of the festivities. Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world. ---- Dukkan Links: <a title="http://www.dukkanshow.com" href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com" rel="nofollow">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a> ---- The Hosts: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">In

In this week's episode Irshad caught up with his brother Nabeel once again, via Skype for the 4th and final episode of our Ramadan series. In this episode, Nabeel shed the light on the beauty and importance of the last 10 nights of Ramadan and especially Laylat Al Qadr. Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world.   Reference: <a href="http://goo.gl/aM32Ke">http://goo.gl/aM32Ke</a> ---- DUKKAN: <a title="http://www.dukkanshow.com" href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com" rel="nofollow">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a> ---- THE HOSTS: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/otofficial">Twitter<

In this week’s episode, Irshad hangs out with his brother Nabeel by the Dukkan to discuss Zakat, which is a form of alms-giving and religious tax in <a title="Islam" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam">Islam</a>. Like a lot of people, Irshad had a basic understanding of the concept of Zakat, but wanted to understand the finer details from someone who could elaborate on the practice of charity as part of the broader Islamic lifestyle.  Pull up a seat and pass the time.  From Dubai to the world. ----  DUKKAN LINKS: <a title="http://www.dukkanshow.com" href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com" rel="nofollow">www.dukkanshow.com</a>  ----  HOSTS: HOSTS: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/otofficial">Twitter</a> Irshad: <a href="https://instagram.com/irshad_ini">Instagram</a> |

In this week's episode Irshad &amp; Toofless are joined by Irshad's brother once again to discuss health and wellness during Ramadan, in which Nabeel has shared how he hacks Ramadan, Iftar, and his workouts. Pull up a seat and pass the time.  From Dubai to the world. ----  DUKKAN LINKS: <a title="http://www.dukkanshow.com" href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com" rel="nofollow">www.dukkanshow.com</a>  ----  HOSTS: HOSTS: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/otofficial">Twitter</a> Irshad: <a href="https://instagram.com/irshad_ini">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/irshad_ini">Twitter</a> Toofless: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/feras-ibrahim">SoundCloud</a> ---- NABEEL AZEEZ: Nabeel is a freelance copywriter and the co-founder of Drop

In this week's episode, Irshad brings his brother Nabeel over to join Feras at the Dukkan for the first of four Ramadan episodes. Almost 10 years ago Nabeel immigrated to the UAE and underwent a deep spiritual transformation. This was around the same time when Irshad and Feras were performing as lead MC's for the Hip Hop group ‘Diligent Thought’. Nabeel was at their first gig in fact, at the Irish Village, sporting the beginnings of his beard. Being the academic of the family Nabeel absorbed Islam and changed his entire way of thinking. He shares some of this with us in what will be a two part episode.  Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world; wishing all our listeners a Ramadan Kareem. ---- DUKKAN LINKS:  <a title="http://www.dukkanshow.com" href="https://dukkanshow.com" rel="nofollow">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/duk

In this week's episode, Jibba and Feras were joined by the <a href="https://www.mstdfr.com">MSTDFR</a> podcast crew <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sabban31/">Ammar Sabban</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/khayrab/">Khayra Bundakji</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/4aisal/">Faisal Al Aseeri</a> who were in Dubai for the weekend. And what happens when you bring podcasters together? Well, simply stated, it was podcast magic! Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the rest of the world. ---- DUKKAN LINKS: <a title="http://www.dukkanshow.com" href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com" rel="nofollow">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkans

In this week's episode the guys group by their local dukkan to catch up and reflect on how far they've come along with the podcast. They discussed their personal achievements, mistakes made, and most importantly lessons learnt. From Dubai to the world.  Pull up a seat and pass the time.  ---- DUKKAN LINKS: <a title="http://www.dukkanshow.com" href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com" rel="nofollow">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a> ---- THE HOSTS: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/otofficial">Twitter</a> Irshad: <a href="https://instagram.com/irshad_ini">Instagram</a> | <a href=&

In this week's episode we kick it by the Dukkan with Reem Hameed after running into her at the Dubai Lynx in <a href="https://soundcloud.com/dukkanshow/e007-dukkan-dubailynx">Episode 007</a>. We related to each other over the idea of being third culture kids, and through this conversation we came to understand how she evolved to be mindful, articulate and passionate about what she does. We also touch on the idea of mentorship and Reem's particular approach to guiding the generation that follows us. Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world. ---- Dukkan Links:<a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com">www.dukkanshow.com</a><a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter </a> ---- The Hosts:OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otoff

In this week’s episode, the guys kick it with <a href="https://therecipedxb.com/">The Recipe</a> by the Dukkan. Swerte, Kaz, and P-Storm hung out with OT and Jibba, while they talked about their music, the challenges they faced as artists, their work with other artists such as Prodigy &amp; Talib Kweli, why they had to break from the scene, and how being 3rd culture kids inspired their brand repositioning.  From Dubai to the world. Pull up a seat and pass the time. <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a> ---- THE HOSTS: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/otofficial">Twitter</a

In this week's episode the guys are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadieceholland">Sadiece Holland</a>,as the kicked it by the Dukkan and dwelled on her career choices,choosing the music industry instead of being a forensic scientist,her plastic folder of music, and how her upbringing had played amajor role in her following her dreams. Sadiece is an advocate for following your passion and asupporter of local artist. Fueled by that, Sadiece has been able tomake a name for herself in the music industry. Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world.----Dukkan Links:<a title="http://www.dukkanshow.com" href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com" rel="nofollow">www.dukkanshow.com</a><a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twit

In this week's episode, the guys kick it by the Dukkan and are joined by Big Hass, who is a homegrown talent advocate and a supporter for the Arab Hip Hop scene. During this episode, the guys discussed Big Hass' personal and professional life, as they dwelled on music, culture, and breaking barriers. Big Hass shares emotional stories of being a father of an autistic 5 year old son, and the effects that this had on his life, as well as his career as a radio show host. For those that never met Big Hass in person, his positive energy radiates strongly to the extent that it's contagious. Driven by passion and strong work ethics, Big Hass will keep knocking on the doors till someone opens up. Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world. ---- Dukkan Links: <a title="http://www.dukkanshow.com" href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com" rel="nofollow">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow"

In this week's episode, the guys kicked it by Zi's Dukkan, and joined by Nick Lewis, who's a cultural inquisitor. They dwelled on factors that define cultures, the differences between street cultures around the world, and the cultural pollination between the UK and the UAE. Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world.----Dukkan Links:<a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dukkanshow.com">www.dukkanshow.com</a><a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a>: @<a href="https://soundcloud.com/DukkanShow">DukkanShow</a>----The Hosts:OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/otofficial">Twitter</a>Irshad: <a href="https://instagram.com/irshad_ini&

In this week's episode the OT, Toofless, and Irshad kick it by the Dukkan to dwell on arts, music and culture. Is art a luxury, a form of escapism, therapy, or just sheer entertainment? They also dig deeper into the inspirations and emotions driving certain aspects of art and music, from the most basic primitive human emotions such as aggression, lust, and anger; all the way way to inspiration, love, and happiness. Does the industry affect people's tastes of music? Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world. ---- Dukkan Links: <a href="http://www.dukkanshow.com">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a> ---- The Hosts: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://tw

Here it is, the 10th episode. With that being said, the guys have decided to do something something special for all the #DukkanFam as special thank you for their continuous support since the start. Toofless' has put together a special mix, that compiles all the mixes from the previous 9 episodes for all those who've been asking him for the track list. For more details, be sure to visit the show notes on the website. Pull up a seat and pass the time. From Dubai to the world. --- Dukkan Show Links: <a href="http://www.dukkanshow.com">www.dukkanshow.com</a> <a href="https://facebook.com/dukkanshow">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://instagram.com/dukkanshow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/dukkanshow">Twitter</a> ---- The Hosts: OT: <a href="https://instagram.com/otofficial">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/otofficial">Twitter</a>