ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Finding the perfect place to eat in Dubai shouldn’t take hours—or five different apps. With over 12,000 restaurants in the city, discovery is a challenge for both foodies and visitors.
In this episode, Walid Abou Ali, co-founder of Places UAE, reveals how his team built a hyperlocal, lightning-fast search engine that helps users find the right restaurant in under 700 milliseconds.
Walid shares how Places UAE:
Solves the fragmented restaurant discovery problem in Dubai
Combines custom AI and classic search tech for accurate results
Delivers a bias-free experience without paid ranking
Plans to redefine dining discovery with cashback and smart marketing tools
Whether you’re a foodie, a founder, or a fan of smart local tech, this episode is a deep dive into how technology and culture meet at the dining table.
Listen now and discover how Dubai is changing the way the world finds its next meal.
