In this episode of Sobha The Living Room, host Nimi Mehta sits down with Qurat Ul Ain, Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer of DRE Homes, and one of the most respected voices in Dubai’s property market.

From advising first-time buyers to guiding investors through the city’s ever-changing skyline, Qurat has witnessed Dubai’s transformation from a transient hub to a global home for innovation, culture, and community living.

Together, Nimi and Qurat explore how design, detail, and diversity have shaped the UAE’s architectural identity and why women today are playing a bigger role than ever before in how homes are built, bought, and lived in.

They talk about what makes UAE’s architecture stand out, how developers are adapting to the rise of female investors, and why wellness, sustainability, and smart design are defining the next chapter of luxury living.

Highlights Include

✔️ What makes UAE’s architecture unique and ahead of its time
✔️ The growing influence of women as buyers and decision-makers
✔️ How developers are tailoring spaces for female investors
✔️ The shift from cookie-cutter layouts to personalized living
✔️ Why wellness and community are key to modern design
✔️ How sustainability and smart tech are shaping the future of homes
✔️ Why Sobha’s focus on detail builds lasting trust and emotional value

Chapters

00:00 – Meet Qurat Ul Ain, Co-Founder and CLO of DRE Real Estate
01:00 – How UAE architecture sets itself apart globally
02:00 – Blending innovation with cultural roots and family values
03:00 – The growing role of women in property decisions
04:00 – 33% of property owners in the UAE are women
05:00 – Why female-to-female trust drives real estate relationships
06:00 – Developers adapting to female investors and agents
07:00 – Personalization and wellness as the new meaning of luxury
08:00 – Designing for inclusivity in a city of 200 nationalities
09:00 – Sobha’s approach to detail and why it resonates with women buyers
10:00 – Sustainability, technology, and the future of community living
11:00 – Qurat’s reflections on working with Sobha and building trust

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