#375: Losing Everything, Running Further: Nico De Corato's Untold Dubai Story

Dec 8, 2025

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Join us on Made in Dubai as we sit down with Nico de Corato, an ultra-endurance athlete, entrepreneur who is passionate about the UAE. From ultra-marathons and mountain biking to freediving, jet skiing, and desert adventures, Nico's story spans resilience, discipline, and pushing beyond limits. In this episode, Nico shares:

How he moved from Naples to Dubai and mindset behind his training ultra marathons, 200 km races and achieving the Dubai Sports Challenge

Why sports are a lifestyle, not just a hobby, and that lessons from the unseen moments alone in the desert have made him who is today

How setbacks and challenges can be used a positive motivator to set even great goals, even when no one was supporting him and thought he was seriously unwell (TBC)

Perfect for anyone interested in Dubai, extreme sports, ultramarathons, personal growth, and balancing life and extreme challenges while making a home in Dubai.

This episode is a deep dive into the life of someone who truly lives without limits. Tune in, get inspired, and discover what it really takes to conquer Dubai – on a mountain bike or alone in the desert.

03:30 – From Napoli to Dubai

09:10 – When everything that can go wrong, goes wrong

10:57 – Nico's health problems

13:31 – Nico breaking his sternum

16:20 – Coming to Dubai in 2004

17:11— Solo triathlon for the 49th UAE National Day

20:48 – 200 KM solo run

21:52 – Nico's mom passing away & honouring her

23:16 - Nico having no support when he first moved to Dubai

30:07 – Nico's mindset and discipline

42:45- Why do people hate Dubai?

48:56 – Nico's way of encouraging people to run