One of the most popular faces during the Netflix show, “Dubai Bling” Zeina Khoury is now an inspiration for determination and self-employment. It is a moving and informative story of moving from a troubled youth in Lebanon to starting a business in Dubai.
A Promise to Herself - Zeina Khoury
The road to the top job was not a rosy one for Zeina. A Lebanese woman arrived in Dubai in the middle of a crisis in her life and decided to create a comfortable existence for herself. When she was asked to recount her difficulties she said,
“I told myself that I will never have to rely on anyone when it comes to money.”
This promise was what shaped her career agenda as she strived to be independent to achieve this promise.
From Humble Beginnings to Real Estate Success
Before joining the competition in the field of real estate in Dubai, Zeina started her career. Straight from the grassroots without any special favors, she earned her stripes on the job and struggled amid the boys’ club environment.
By doing so she was rewarded, and she was promoted to the position of the CEO and the Chief Growth Officer at High Mark Real Estate Brokers. Numerous people can relate to her story since hard work and determination in combination with confidence are keys to success.
Career in Real Estate
In the country’s real estate market, relatively competitive, Zeina Khoury relocated to Dubai. The following reasons were also evident; gender bias, and market saturation. However, her fearlessness and her strategic mind helped her get to where she is. And she would rightfully earn the nickname of the ‘Queen of Versace’ within the property market of Dubai.
Balancing Career and Family
Zeina Khoury continues to have a good balance between work and family obligations even as her career blossomed. In “Dubai Bling,” people can see her off-camera and she is portrayed as a caring mother and wife. It is for this reason, that Zeina wants to set an example to her children and be able to balance between work and family by being an independent working woman.
This is a message for women all over the world
In her business story, Zeina Khoury empowers women to seize control of their lives and money. These include never fully depending on other people for financial security. Her words resonate with anyone striving for independence: “It is perfectly all right to begin slowly, but you should set your sights high.”
What the ‘Dubai Bling’ Means
For all the glamour and riches that can be seen and heard on “Dubai Bling,” Zeina Khoury maintains her feet on the ground. It showcases her loving a glamorous life, but deep down it is the determination and the focus that she has put to get that privilege. They appreciate her not changing this for the world to see and still battle the numerous vicissitudes that come with fame.
Zeina Khoury has proved that a successful businesswoman’s story is not only about richness and a fabulous life but also about hard work and courage. It can only motivate countless people from all over the world to see the story of her difficult rise from nothing to the top of the real estate market in Dubai.
Despite the progression in ‘Dubai Bling’ Zeina Khoury is still a role model for women as she shows everyone that with some rigor and confidence, one is capable of achieving anything.