DXB Unheard
Dubai today is known as one of the world’s go-to luxury tourist destinations — home to more five-star hotels than anywhere else on the planet, famous for its luxury shopping malls and Michelin star restaurants.
DXB Unheard
Show overview
DXB Unheard launched in 2025 and has put out 10 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 5 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 34 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 months ago, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 8 episodes published.
From the publisher
Dubai today is known as one of the world’s go-to luxury tourist destinations - home to more five-star hotels than anywhere else on the planet, famous for its luxury shopping malls and Michelin star restaurants. But in this podcast, we go in search of another Dubai - the one that is unheard. A place where East meets West, where women can - and do - lead the way. Where science is saving resources, and selflessness is saving lives. Over these two series, Alesha Dixon and Kate Garraway meet the residents eager to turn what people think about the city on its head, and tell a totally different story about Dubai and its amazing people.
Latest Episodes
Episode 1 - Dubai Soul
Meet Emirati brothers and musicians Arqam and Abri; their musical upbringing started at home, learning from, and being inspired by, their father. Fast forward to now, they’re shaping the Dubai music scene with their soulful, R&B-inspired artistry. Join us for Episode 1 of DXB Unheard Season 2 - as they share their story of ambition and vision for the future, hosted by Alesha Dixon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coming Up - Season 2
trailerDXB Unheard returns, hosted by Alesha Dixon as she uncovers more inspirational, extraordinary and sometimes surprising stories of an ever-evolving Dubai. Scratching beneath the surface, Alesha meets the real people, communities and organisations shaping the landscape and the changing perceptions of modern Dubai. New episodes every Tuesday from 24th February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 8Episode 8 - Reach For The Top
The series ends looking forwards - and upwards - with Kate learning about the vision, and ambition, of the young people making up the city’s future. Once a place of few high-calibre schools, Kate visits one of the many top schools now helping draw families from across the world to the city. She learns how Dubai is supporting young minds and entrepreneurs - and dines with the twin, teenage chefs that are causing an international stir. Watch the episode now: https://www.youtube.com/@dxbunheardFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dxbunheard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 7Episode 7 - Sporting Showstopper
Golf, rugby, tennis, cricket, marathons and, of course, horse racing. Dubai is now home to some of the world’s biggest sporting events - played out in state-of-the-art stadia and welcoming tens of thousands of fans from across the globe. This episode shines a spotlight on these showstopping events - and Kate has a visit to the Dubai World Cup, following an extraordinary jockey as he goes for glory. Watch the episode now: https://www.youtube.com/@dxbunheardFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dxbunheard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 6Episode 6 - One Active City
Sport, wellbeing and fitness run through the veins - and streets - of modern Dubai. In this episode Kate dons her trainers and heads out to experience, first-hand, some of the activities this energetic city has to offer. From playing padel against an ex-pro, watching children ‘pirate surf’ to learning about the remarkable Dubai Fitness Challenge - she learns just how important keeping fit is to people. Watch the episode now: https://www.youtube.com/@dxbunheardFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dxbunheard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 5Episode 5 - City Of Humanity
Dubai is a city deeply committed to generosity, and in this episode Kate learns about the role religion - and social responsibility - play in looking after people. As part of this, she visits the astonishing Dubai Humanitarian - the single largest humanitarian hub in the world - which, over the past 20 years, has helped more than 130 million people across 116 countries. Watch the episode now: https://www.youtube.com/@dxbunheardFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dxbunheard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 4Episode 4 - Growing In The Desert
As one of Asia’s sunniest cities, with limited rainfall, there’s an assumption that little in the way of vegetation grows in Dubai. But if you know where to look, the green shoots are plentiful - and in this episode Kate meets the people managing to grow in the desert and carefully manage the city’s resources. She visits one its many ‘vertical farms’ - and goes beekeeping at the school which focuses on teaching children to engage with the environment. Watch the episode now: https://www.youtube.com/@dxbunheardFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dxbunheard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 3Episode 3 - We've Come A Long Way
From a humble fishing village to UAE’s most populous city, Dubai has come a long way in the last 200 years. In this episode, Kate charts its meteoric rise - particularly over the last half a century - discovering how tradition lives side-by-side with ambition - and how a place built on pearl diving now has its eyes set firmly on heading into space. Watch the episode now: https://www.youtube.com/@dxbunheardFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dxbunheard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 2Episode 2 - Success In The City
In the second episode, the spotlight shines on the women in the city who are redefining success. Kate meets local Emiratis - and expats - who are helping to make Dubai a global powerhouse for female entrepreneurs and CEOs. She speaks to trailblazers in business, creativity and opportunity - all helping to dispel the preconceptions, and misconceptions, about what women can or can’t do. Watch the episode now: https://www.youtube.com/@dxbunheardFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dxbunheard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep 1Episode 1 - Melting Pot
In this opening episode, Kate experiences the cultural diversity of Dubai - a city made up of some 200 nationalities. She is introduced to its astonishing mix of religions, languages and food by people from very different backgrounds but who now all call Dubai their home. She spends time with locals and ex-pats, young and old, whose lives have become intertwined - working and living together and forming life-changing, and lifelong, friendships. Watch the episode now: https://www.youtube.com/@dxbunheardFollow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dxbunheard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices