Furqan Athar is the Managing Director & Partner at McARTHUR + COMPANY and the Co-Founder and Moonshot Maker at ZOI-ME.
Furqan Athar
Managing Director & Partner @ MCARTHUR + COMPANY
Furqan Athar is the Managing Director & Partner at McARTHUR + COMPANY and Spret Retail, with over 25 years of experience in the retail industry. He is also the co-founder and Moonshot Maker at ZOI-ME, a longevity clinic where well-being takes a revolutionary turn. Furqan has significantly influenced Dubai’s retail landscape, contributing to iconic projects like the Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Festival City. He is a passionate longevity enthusiast and advocate for regenerative health, blending innovation with purpose across industries.
About this Episode
In this episode, Furqan Athar shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pivotal figure in Dubai’s retail scene. Starting his career in business and accounting, Furqan’s work with giants like PwC, KPMG, and Majid Al Futtaim laid the foundation for his future success. He played a key role in shaping iconic projects like the Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Festival City, sharing the challenges and lessons learned along the way.
Most recently, Furqan co-founded ZOI-ME, inspired by LONGEVITY-UK, a first-of-its-kind clinic in Dubai offering a personalized and measured approach to health. For aspiring entrepreneurs, Furqan’s advice is invaluable: embrace challenges, focus on your journey, and address crisis areas in your business. His thoughts on maintaining balance, the power of deep breathing, and a positive mindset inspire personal and professional growth.

“I always wanted to be a self-made man.”
Furqan Athar
“Sometimes, you need to step out of your comfort zone and lead the way.”
Furqan Athar
Show highlights
Nutrition is not about feeding your body. It’s about nourishment.
Furqan Athar

“You need to start things from the ground up. That grind really teaches you a lot.”
Furqan Athar
“Educate people so they’re on their own journey and you can help them. Don’t try to control their journey.”
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Useful Links
Website: https://zoi-me.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoi_me__/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefurqanathar/
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