About this episode

The episode discusses the recovery of Dubai's mortgage market, new developments in buy now pay later services, and recent statistics from DIFC Courts.

13 Jul 2026. Mortgage enquiries fell off a cliff when the conflict began. Now they’re almost back. Sam Amidi of Mortgage Finder has the first half numbers. Plus, Tabby is moving beyond buy now pay later, and Zarik Nabi reveals what’s next right here on the Business Breakfast. DIFC Courts has just had its busiest six months ever. Registrar Ayesha Bin Kalban has the exclusive figures. And Ryan and Calvin Smith on opening what they believe is the world’s largest bespoke tailoring showroom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Sam Amidi, Zarik Nabi, Ayesha Bin Kalban, Ryan Smith, Calvin Smith

Topics covered

• mortgage market
• buy now pay later
• DIFC Courts
• bespoke tailoring
• business news

Keywords

• mortgage enquiries
• Dubai
• business breakfast
• tailoring showroom
• financial news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mortgage Finder, Tabby, DIFC Courts

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