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The Business of Brunch and Beauty: What It Takes to Succeed in Dubai

36 minutes | Friday, 23 October 2026

What's the secret to building a business that keeps customers coming back? Ray Chan, founder and CEO of Candypants, reveals how he turned a party concept into one of Dubai's best-known brunch brands, attracting tens of thousands of guests every year. Plus, is opening a beauty salon in Dubai still a smart business move? Mariela Marcantetti, CEO of Furless Holdings, and Rasha Abdulrazak, Director at Audax Investments, discuss the real costs, challenges and opportunities in the UAE beauty industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Business of Brunch and Beauty: What It Takes to Succeed in Dubai
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