{"id":48872,"date":"2026-02-25T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=48872"},"modified":"2026-02-25T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T00:00:00","slug":"alesha-dixon-hosts-season-2-of-dxb-unheard-uncovering-the-real-stories-of-the-remarkable-individuals-who-call-dubai-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=48872","title":{"rendered":"Alesha Dixon Hosts Season 2 of DXB Unheard, Uncovering the Real Stories of the Remarkable Individuals Who Call Dubai Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>The acclaimed podcast and YouTube series returns with 10 new episodes airing from 24 February, with episodes launching every following Tuesday<\/li>\n<li>UK Presenter\u00a0Alesha Dixon interviews some of Dubai&#8217;s remarkable residents across culture, heritage, entertainment, sport, gastronomy, and sustainability, alongside celebrity residents: golfing icon Tommy Fleetwood and\u00a0Steps&#8217; Lisa Scott-Lee<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CxJQnr775mI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trailer<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/transfer\/AAAAAKnPk0RLwSBVJgoEhKm8K9Q-jGuNBBqHsRYMdRbFB-XE65gUmR0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">imagery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">DUBAI, UAE<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">Feb. 25, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;<i> DXB Unheard<\/i>\u00a0returns for its second season, fronted by award-winning singer and Britain&#8217;s Got Talent presenter, Alesha Dixon. After a 2025 standout debut, this exciting new series is back featuring stories of both Emiratis and residents &#8211; that call Dubai their home, and spotlights some of the remarkable individuals who represent the spirit of the city.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2919346\/DXB_Unheard_Season_2.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Alesha Dixon, host of DXB Unheard Series 2\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2919346\/DXB_Unheard_Season_2.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"Alesha Dixon, host of DXB Unheard Series 2\" align=\"middle\" data-name=\"url$https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2919346%2FDXB_Unheard_Season_2.jpg\"\/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>Alesha Dixon, host of DXB Unheard Series 2<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p>Across the 10-part series, Alesha meets pioneers, game changers and industry leaders, from inspirational<b> athlete <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fahimafalaknaz\/?hl=en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Fahima Falaknaz<\/b><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; the first Emirati woman to compete in an international boxing tournament wearing her hijab &#8211; to\u00a0trailblazing <b>Emirati soul artists<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/abri.music\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Hamdan<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/r.qam\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Arqam Al Abri<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>DXB Unheard<\/i>\u00a0also features <b>changemakers like <\/b><b>family-led initiative<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamangelwolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Team AngelWolf<\/b><\/a>, who are redefining inclusion in endurance sports<b>, <\/b><b>Emirati freediver and marine conservationist<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/naw.ae\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Mohammad Al Falasi<\/b><\/a>, and <b>culinary innovator <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tomarnel\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Tom Arnel<\/b><\/a>, plus\u00a0global celebrities <b>PGA Tour professional <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/officialtommyfleetwood\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Tommy Fleetwood<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and <b>international popstar Steps&#8217;<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lisascottlee1\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Lisa Scott-Lee<\/b><\/a>, who tell their stories of why and how they have built a life in Dubai with their families.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Athlete Fahima Falaknaz<\/i><\/b><b><i>\u00a0says: <\/i><\/b><i>&#8220;Boxing was never about proving people wrong &#8211; it was about proving to myself what was possible. Growing up in Dubai gave me the space, support, and belief to pursue this dream.<\/i>\u00a0<i>Competing in my hijab was a proud moment. I hope it shows women and girls everywhere that there is space for them in sport, on their own terms.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Host Alesha Dixon adds: <\/i><\/b>&#8220;<i>Many people think they&#8217;ve got Dubai figured out: skyscrapers, bright lights and all that glitz and glamour. But spend some time here and you&#8217;ll feel something deeper &#8211; the pull of heritage and the energy of reinvention. In this new season, I get to introduce listeners to some of the voices that make Dubai truly unique.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;DXB Unheard is about celebrating the city&#8217;s creative spirit, resilience and its remarkable individuals. Each story is a testament to the city&#8217;s energy and ambition.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Watch\/Listen now on <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@dxbunheard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>YouTube<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7ovhwXdsTyQunChW1Nh8tF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Spotify<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/dxb-unheard-with-kate-garraway\/id1794343762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Apple Podcasts<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.co.uk\/podcasts\/d2137a55-529d-4349-9070-c30d4daad311\/dxb-unheard-with-kate-garraway?ref=dm_sh_vNNLZQwpwtgXvtw3MoXrmFfIe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Amazon Music<\/b><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>The acclaimed podcast and YouTube series returns with 10 new episodes airing from 24 February, with episodes launching every following Tuesday<\/li>\n<li>UK Presenter\u00a0Alesha Dixon interviews some of Dubai&#8217;s remarkable residents across culture, heritage, entertainment, sport, gastronomy, and sustainability, alongside celebrity residents: golfing icon Tommy Fleetwood and\u00a0Steps&#8217; Lisa Scott-Lee<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CxJQnr775mI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Trailer<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/transfer\/AAAAAKnPk0RLwSBVJgoEhKm8K9Q-jGuNBBqHsRYMdRbFB-XE65gUmR0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">imagery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">DUBAI, UAE<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">Feb. 25, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;<i> DXB Unheard<\/i>\u00a0returns for its second season, fronted by award-winning singer and Britain&#8217;s Got Talent presenter, Alesha Dixon. After a 2025 standout debut, this exciting new series is back featuring stories of both Emiratis and residents &#8211; that call Dubai their home, and spotlights some of the remarkable individuals who represent the spirit of the city.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">   <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2919346\/DXB_Unheard_Season_2.jpg?p=medium600\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Alesha Dixon, host of DXB Unheard Series 2\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2919346\/DXB_Unheard_Season_2.jpg?p=medium600\" alt=\"Alesha Dixon, host of DXB Unheard Series 2\" align=\"middle\" data-name=\"url$https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2919346%2FDXB_Unheard_Season_2.jpg\"\/><\/a>   <br \/>   <span>Alesha Dixon, host of DXB Unheard Series 2<\/span>  <\/div>\n<p>Across the 10-part series, Alesha meets pioneers, game changers and industry leaders, from inspirational<b> athlete <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fahimafalaknaz\/?hl=en-gb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Fahima Falaknaz<\/b><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; the first Emirati woman to compete in an international boxing tournament wearing her hijab &#8211; to\u00a0trailblazing <b>Emirati soul artists<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/abri.music\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Hamdan<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/r.qam\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Arqam Al Abri<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>DXB Unheard<\/i>\u00a0also features <b>changemakers like <\/b><b>family-led initiative<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamangelwolf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Team AngelWolf<\/b><\/a>, who are redefining inclusion in endurance sports<b>, <\/b><b>Emirati freediver and marine conservationist<\/b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/naw.ae\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Mohammad Al Falasi<\/b><\/a>, and <b>culinary innovator <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tomarnel\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Tom Arnel<\/b><\/a>, plus\u00a0global celebrities <b>PGA Tour professional <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/officialtommyfleetwood\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Tommy Fleetwood<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and <b>international popstar Steps&#8217;<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lisascottlee1\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Lisa Scott-Lee<\/b><\/a>, who tell their stories of why and how they have built a life in Dubai with their families.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Athlete Fahima Falaknaz<\/i><\/b><b><i>\u00a0says: <\/i><\/b><i>&#8220;Boxing was never about proving people wrong &#8211; it was about proving to myself what was possible. Growing up in Dubai gave me the space, support, and belief to pursue this dream.<\/i>\u00a0<i>Competing in my hijab was a proud moment. I hope it shows women and girls everywhere that there is space for them in sport, on their own terms.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Host Alesha Dixon adds: <\/i><\/b>&#8220;<i>Many people think they&#8217;ve got Dubai figured out: skyscrapers, bright lights and all that glitz and glamour. But spend some time here and you&#8217;ll feel something deeper &#8211; the pull of heritage and the energy of reinvention. In this new season, I get to introduce listeners to some of the voices that make Dubai truly unique.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;DXB Unheard is about celebrating the city&#8217;s creative spirit, resilience and its remarkable individuals. Each story is a testament to the city&#8217;s energy and ambition.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Watch\/Listen now on <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@dxbunheard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>YouTube<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7ovhwXdsTyQunChW1Nh8tF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Spotify<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/dxb-unheard-with-kate-garraway\/id1794343762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Apple Podcasts<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.co.uk\/podcasts\/d2137a55-529d-4349-9070-c30d4daad311\/dxb-unheard-with-kate-garraway?ref=dm_sh_vNNLZQwpwtgXvtw3MoXrmFfIe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><b>Amazon Music<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48872","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48872","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=48872"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48872\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=48872"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=48872"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=48872"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}