Dubai’s entrepreneurial spirit took center stage as The Final Pitch Dubai made its star-studded premiere at the exclusive Volante Club, Business Bay, transforming the evening into a celebration that blended ambition, creativity, and entertainment.
Presented by Meydan Free Zone, the glamorous premiere welcomed founders, investors, creators, and cultural influencers—each reflecting the bold energy of a city that thrives on possibility. With Dubai’s iconic skyline glittering in the backdrop, guests walked a red carpet before settling in for the series’ debut screening, setting an electrifying tone for what promises to be one of the region’s most dynamic business reality shows.
A New Platform for Regional Entrepreneurship
The 10-episode series will stream on OSN and OSN+ from November 17 to December 15, with two episodes released weekly. The show follows 16 ambitious founders as they pitch their ventures to a powerhouse investor panel led by Sami Khoreibi and Jigar Sagar.
But this is more than just a pitch show.
The Final Pitch Dubai combines traditional pitching with real-world mentorship, enabling founders to step inside investors’ businesses, gain behind-the-scenes access, and receive exclusive introductions to seasoned networks. It is, in every sense, a masterclass in navigating Dubai’s thriving business landscape.
‘Dubai Captures the Spirit of What’s Possible’
Speaking at the premiere, Hamed Ahli, Head of Meydan Free Zone, highlighted how the UAE has become a magnet for innovation:
“Dubai has become a place where ideas move quickly and people aren’t afraid to build something new. The Final Pitch Dubai captures that spirit… It brings together the ambition, creativity, and collaboration that define this community.”
A Regional Debut for a Global Franchise
The Final Pitch is produced by Dragon’s Nest LLC-FZ and created by serial media entrepreneur John Aguilar, who brought the show to life across 11 successful seasons on CNN in Asia before anchoring its debut in Dubai.
Aguilar shared why the UAE was the natural next home:
“Dubai is the perfect setting. The show gives founders a front-row seat to the city’s vibrant business ecosystem—filming across Expo City, DIFC, Dubai Marina, and the Meydan Grandstand—and showcases the region’s entrepreneurial heartbeat.” With ambition in the air and the spotlight firmly set on innovation, The Final Pitch Dubai marks not only a milestone for the series but a bold new chapter for the region’s entrepreneurial storytelling.
