| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Television presenter, Radio host, Journalist |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 6' (183 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Medium Blonde |
| Career | |
| Awards | • 2021: Judges Choice Award as the Media Personality of the Year at the 7th Middle East Hospitality Exellence Awards |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 5 October |
| Birthplace | Oxford |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | Dubai |
| School | Belmont Abbey School, Herefordshire |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Arts (English) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Cooking |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 20 December 2003 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Becky Urquhart |
| Children | Son- 1 • Angus Urquhart Daughter(s)- 2 • Molly Urquhart • Violet Urquhart  |
| Parents | Father- David Urquhart |
| Siblings | Brother- Hamish Urquhart |
| Favourites | |
| TV Shows | The Bear (2022) |
| Restaurant | The Maine, Dubai |
| Hangout | Desert Palm Dubai, Dubai Mall |
Some Lesser-Known Facts About Tom Urquhart
- Tom Urquhart wanted to become an actor in his childhood, but never pursued it after his school education.
- After college, he worked for newspaper publications and public relations in London for a brief period.
- Since 2000, he has worked in media and publishing in the United Arab Emirates, including as the deputy editor of What’s On by Motivate Publishing, UAE, editor of Dubai Sports City Newsletter (2006) and editor-at-large at the launch of Hello! Middle East.
- In 2006, he was part of the team at the launch of the Dubai Eye 103.8.
- He was the co-host of Studio One (the first English language chat show) on Dubai One from 2011 to 2014.
- In 2012, he hosted the reality show, The Entrepreneur, on Dubai One TV.
- He hosted several renowned events, including the opening of the Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi (attended by Queen Elizabeth II) in 2010, the launch of Virgin Atlantic in Dubai (2023), and the 15th Beyond Developments Globe Soccer Dubai Awards event (2024).
Tom Urquhart as the host of the 15th Beyond Developments Globe Soccer Dubai Awards ceremony
- His other radio programmes include What’s On Tom? on Emirates 1 (Radio 1) and Emirates Radio 2, and The Business Breakfast (with Brandy Scott and Richard Dean) on Dubai Eye 103.8 FM. He also co-hosts the podcast Bitesize Business Breakfast.
Tom Urquhart (right) with the co-hosts of The Business Breakfast and the guest, UK Consul-General (second from left)
- He was featured in the programme Dubai, A Place in the Sun from the UK on the Discovery Channel, and Lonely Planet: Dubai.
- He has written for several publications, including Jumeirah Magazine and The National, on a wide range of topics from agriculture to sports.
- He likes horse racing. He often provides commentaries for polo matches, and he is referred to as The Voice of Polo in Dubai by British Polo Day.
