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    Ani Han, Guzal Ergasheva, Lama Jammal and Mamta Nihalani on starting their own businesses in the UAE

    Sophia Dyer

    We bring together four of the region’s most lauded female entrepreneurs for a chat in a suite

    There’s something about female entrepreneurs who leave their home country to start a business that makes them a joy to be around. Perhaps it’s their degree of bravery to journey from what they knew into the unknown. Or their sense of will and determination that has seen them find success in a country reserved for the very best experiences in life. Most likely it’s a combination of all of these things. Indeed, each of the brilliant women we brought together at the One&Only One Za’abeel in Downtown Dubai have a sense of graceful gravitas in common.

    You notice it the moment they walk into a room – or a suite as the case might be. Each with a different calling, the women are dedicated to sharing their gifts with the world.

    From left: Han wears a top by Niluu and a suit by Ganni at Harvey Nichols, shoes, Han’s own, jewellery, Enso Design Lab; Jammal wears a top by Semsem, trousers by Nackiyé at THAT Concept Store, shoes, Mach & Mach, earrings, Enso Design; Ergasheva wears a dress by A.W.A.K.E mode at Harvey Nichols, shoes and jewellery her own; Nihalani wears a suit by Bouguessa at Harvey Nichols, shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti, jewellery by Enso Design Lab.

    Ani Han is a creative who incorporates mindfulness into her jewellery and holistic lifestyle label Enso Design Lab. Uzbekistan-born Guzal Ergasheva is a dynamic businesswoman with four businesses under her (very stylish) belt. Lama Jammal, chef and owner of cookery school Lama Mamalu Kitchen, has made it her mission to teach the city how to cook wholesome meals. Mamta Nihalani is a natural-beauty advocate who has crafted a line of clean products under her brand Apothecary by Mamta.

    Each one beautifully embodies the spirit of the MADAME Arabia woman. We sat down with all four to discuss business, life and everything in between.

    Ani Han
    The mindful designer

    Han wears a top and trousers by Joseph at Harvey Nichols,
    shoes, Han’s own, jewellery, Enso Design Lab.

    Lama Jammal
    The wholesome chef

    Jammal wears a dress by Anna Quan at Harvey Nichols, shoes by Gianvito Rossi, jewellery by Enso Design Lab.

    Guzal Ergasheva
    The multi-faceted entrepreneur

    Ergasheva wear an Alexander McQueen ensemble, shoes and jewellery her own.

    Mamta Nihalani
    The self-care maven

    Nihalani wears a dress by Hellessy at THAT Concept Store, shoes, Malone Souliers, jewellery, Enso Design Lab.

    Photographer: Žiga Mihelčič
    Hair and Make-up: Privé7 Dubai
    Photography Assistant: Yasir Ali Shah
    Location: One&Only One Za’abeel

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