Is Dubai the Future of Startups? | VC, Soft Landing, and Life in the UAE

In this episode of The Startup Vagabond, Grant sits down with Leen, VP of Global Operations & Revenue at Gener8tor, to break down the United Arab Emirates — its cities, startup landscape, and the truth about launching your business in Dubai. 🇦🇪

They explore:

- What makes Dubai a top destination for global startups

- Misconceptions about cost of living and investment access

- The UAE’s “soft landing” programs, free zones, and startup visas

- How oil wealth is shifting toward tech, renewable energy, and VC

- What Americans need to know before doing business in the Gulf