In Conversation with Samy Tabei | The OG Car Culture of the UAE 🚗🇦🇪
Gedi Maaro
Monday, 14 July 2025 - 45 minutes
In this episode of Gedi Maaro, we sit down with Samy Tabei, businessman, half-Emirati, and full-blown car enthusiast.
Born and raised in the UAE, Samy takes us back to a time when Sheikh Zayed Road was just a single lane and the heart of underground drag races. He shares how the car scene shaped his childhood and how he's now redefining the car review space in the region with his unique perspective and passion.
🎧 What’s inside:
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The raw, unfiltered car culture of old UAE
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Street stories and drag race days
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How Samy blends business with his love for cars
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Why his content is shaking up the auto review scene today
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