Dubai, September 3, 2023: Get ready to be inspired as we unveil the top 50 expatriates who are making waves in Dubai in 2023. These remarkable individuals, hailing from diverse corners of the globe, are set to take center stage in the upcoming Expats Issue of our magazine, slated for release on September 28th.
From visionary entrepreneurs and influential thought leaders to artists, tech innovators, and community champions, these expats have not only embraced Dubai as their home but have also significantly contributed to its growth and transformation.
Join us as we celebrate their exceptional journeys and the impact they’ve had on the vibrant and dynamic landscape of Dubai. This curated list not only acknowledges the impressive contributions of these women but also underscores their role as catalysts in steering Dubai toward an even more vibrant future.
Kelly Marie Hodgkin | United Kingdom | Cover Story
Instagram @kellymariehodgkin
Business Mentor & Owner of KMH Events
Co-Director of Gym Clothing Company
Womenpreneur of the Month – September
Hazel Jackson | England | Cover Story
LinkedIn @hazeljackson
Founder & CEO at Biz Group
Dr. Sana Sajan | India | Cover Story
Instagram @sanasaajan
Director at American Aesthetic MC
Alena Bulataya | Belarus | Cover Story
Instagram @alena_bulataya
Founder of Alena Bulataya Design Buro
Kayleigh Hucklebridge | England | Cover Story
Instagram @kayleigh-hucklebridge
Founder of The Female Network Dubai
Sughra Banga | Pakistan | Cover Story
Instagram @sughrabanga
Founder Houston Properties LLC
Ivlin Obeyt | Cover Story
Instagram @evoshkaaa
Fashion Designer at EVOSHKA
Dr. Ana Kochoska | North Macedonia | Cover Story
Instagram @dr.ana.kochoska
Co-founder of Live Truly With Us
Dr.Mariam Shaikh | India | Cover Story
Instagram @drmariamshaikh
Founder of MS Education Consultants
Arpita Khatri | India | Cover Story
Instagram @arpi.92
Owner of That Place Restaurant
Lucy Chow | Canada
Instagram @lucychowdxb
Ambassador at Women in Games
Strategic Advisor Exco at 2022 Female Angels
Donna Benton | Australia
Instagram @donna_benton
Founder & CEO at The Benton Group, CAHA CAPO, The Entertainer
Renuka Jagtiani | India
LinkedIn @renukajagtiati
Chairwoman and CEO at Landmark Group
Fatema Alawadhi | Kuwait
Instagram @justfatema
Fashionista, Kuwaiti Blogger
Donna Sultan | Kuwait
LinkedIn @donnasultan
Founder & CEO at KEO International Consultants
Heike Harmgart | Egypt
LinkedIn @heikeharmgart
Managing Director at EBRD
Sima Ganwani Ved | India
Instagram @thesimaved
Chairwomen at Apparel Group, Club Apparel
Céline Brémaud | France
LinkedIn @celinebremaud
VP, Sales and Marketing – Microsoft Europe Middle East and Africa
Dr. Yana Leonova | Russia
LinkedIn @yanaleonova
Regional Head at EcoWatt Global
Advisor & Investor at BANTgo
Poonam Bhojani | India
LinkedIn @poonam_bhojani
CEO at Innoventures Education
Lara Tabet | Lebanon
Instagram @luxurywithlara
Founder of Arab Fashion Preneur
Pamela Opie | Australia
Instagram @pamela_lilburn_opie
Owner at Linen Obsession
Avantika Kashyap | India
Instagram @kashyap_avantika
Founder of Jiva Elite, Jiva Food
Alisha Moopen | India
Instagram @alisha_moopen
Deputy MD at Aster DM Healthcare
Mary Cristine | England
Instagram @marycriistine
Founder @bethat.life, @bethatlifeacademy, @the.gutnut
Kanupriya Saraf | India
Instagram @kanupriyasarafhealing
Founder at Kanupriya Saraf Healing
Eleanor Laurenne | United Kingdom
Instagram @eleanorlaurenne
Founder of Studio Laurenne
Nihara Hareesh | India
Instagram @niharahareesh
Founder & CEO at Hyperlinks Media, Hyperlink Consultancy
Elena Luneva
Instagram @lenaluneva_dxb
Certifies Editorial & Commercial Fashion/ Personal Stylist
Naheed Malik
Instagram @naheedmaalik
Founder of The Loop
Womenpreneur is delighted to recognize these women and appreciate their journey while supporting their aim and vision. The complete list will be out in the “Expats Issue of the Womenpreneur Magazine”, releasing on 28th September 2023.
