02 Feb 2026. Dubai Duty Free has posted record January sales, again. We speak to Managing Director Ramesh Cidambi about what’s driving demand. Plus, GEMS Education CEO Dino Varkey reflects on the responsibility of leading a family business and where he plans to take it next. Markets surged in 2025, but 2026 could be a very different story, Emirates NBD’s Group CIO shares his view on volatility, AI and investing ahead. And as families chase villa communities close to schools and sports, House Hunters’ Alannah Cope breaks down what AED 2–3 million actually buys in Dubai today.