In 2019, when I first opened my small travel agency in the heart of Deira, I met travelers from all walks of life—backpackers from India, families from Kenya, traders from Pakistan, and young professionals from Europe. Many were looking for the cheapest hotels in Dubai, but they still wanted to feel safe, comfortable, and close […]
I’ll never forget the look on my client’s face—a CEO from Singapore—when we escorted him into the Armani Hotel inside Burj Khalifa. As the elevator opened onto the sleek, minimalist lobby with Dubai Fountain views glimmering below, he turned to me and whispered, “This is exactly what I imagined Dubai to be.” Since starting my
It was the winter of 2013 when I helped a young couple from Germany plan their honeymoon in Dubai. They dreamed of waking up to ocean views and walking along the Marina promenade—but they were on a tight budget. Back then, Dubai Marina was known mostly for its high-end resorts and skyscrapers, but I knew
Back in 2008, when I launched my boutique travel agency here in the heart of Dubai, Downtown Dubai was just beginning to transform into the iconic skyline it is today. I remember escorting one of my first VIP clients to the Armani Hotel inside the newly opened Burj Khalifa—their eyes widened at the luxury, the
