by Marina Bruce | Dec 3, 2025 | Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE Tourism
From Nervous to Inspired — What James & Emily Experienced in the Arabian Peninsula After weeks of planning, reassurances, and Zoom calls, the moment finally arrived: James and Emily touched down in Oman, ready for their first family adventure there. They stepped...
by Marina Bruce | Dec 3, 2025 | Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE Tourism
How James & Emily Found The Desert Diva – and What They Learned About Travelling Safely in the Arabian Peninsula When James and Emily first considered travelling to Oman or the UAE, they didn’t know anyone who had actually been. They’d spent days going round...
by Marina Bruce | Dec 3, 2025 | Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE Tourism
Is the Arabian Peninsula Really Safe? What My Clients Thought After fifteen years of living across Oman, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, the question I still hear most often is:“Is the Arabian Peninsula safe for travellers?” And the honest answer is yes –...
by Marina Bruce | Dec 23, 2015 | Camels and Domesticated Creatures, Festivals and Shows, Liwa, UAE Tourism
My favourite Emirates heritage event is on from now through to 30th December. So much to see, do, enjoy. Hook up with a local guide at the souq and chances are you will be invited to one of the many camps for lunch/dinner/hospitality – I had two most...
by Marina Bruce | Sep 13, 2015 | Dubai & Northern Emirates, UAE Heritage and Culture, UAE Tourism
You will find a cluster of museums in the Al Mareija area of Sharjah, close to the creek and not far away from the town centre either. Parking is at a premium here but when you find a space you can be assured that there is plenty to do to make the search worthwhile....
by Marina Bruce | Sep 13, 2015 | Dubai & Northern Emirates, UAE Heritage and Culture, UAE Tourism
Our second day of museums in Sharjah found us exploring the one we have most wanted to go to. The Emirate of Sharjah is so much more than the small city north of Dubai – it extends to over 2500 square kilometres; is the third largest of the seven Emirates which...
