From the first time I stepped into Dubai, I was completely mesmerized with this amazing destination that is defined by superlatives: Tallest Building. Deepest Pool. Biggest Mall…. and the list goes on and on. Dubai truly offers something for everyone. I’m so fortunate to have recently experienced almost everything within this emirate - from the eye-opening cultural exchange at Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding, to the bustling gold and spice souks, to the other-worldly desert safari where you can join the Bedouins for a meal and dancing as the sun begins to set on the dunes.

My enthusiasm and interest in travel began at an early age traveling with my family. Then, following my first trip abroad, I knew I had to explore every corner of this world! After I graduated college with a Master's Degree in Education, my first teaching assignment was in Abu Dhabi. Taking that teaching position in a foreign country positively changed my life. While teaching in the United Arab Emirates I traveled to over 30 countries from Tunisia to Singapore, but my favorite was right here: Dubai. There is so much to see and do here from riding camels in the desert to skiing indoors and shopping in some of the world's most luxurious malls. I became totally immersed in the culture, the people, customs and language as I enthusiastically explored every corner of this beautiful country. Now, I want to share my passion for this region with you.

As a Destination Specialist, my favorite destination in the world is Dubai, and my favorite way to experience and enjoy new destinations is on a River Cruise. During my most recent trip to Dubai, I stayed both downtown and at the beach - as I often recommend both options to my clients. Since this was my first visit - post Covid, I checked out all the sites in both old and new Dubai, shopped for tea in the souks, went to Abu Dhabi, did the full grand mosque experience, and also spent a day in the desert. I generally arrange a mix of organized and spur-of- the-moment-tours in a destination to get a more immersive and revealing experience especially in destinations like Dubai that is both safe and multi-faceted. Dubai is more than a party city or stopover, it's a thriving cosmopolitan city with strong ancestral ties - yet liberal and welcoming. Travel is personal. And to help you plan your itinerary to Dubai, it's great that I've experienced it in as many different ways as possible so that I'm able to make s