Who is The Desert Diva?
Marina Bruce AKA The Desert Diva has lived a varied and relatively high profile life in the UAE and Oman.
- She has been a writer for OutdoorUAE magazine as their offroad expert from 2013-2019
- Blogged on all things desert and Middle East since 2012
- A desert driver and fixer for TV (sport, documentary)
- An accredited Abu Dhabi Tour Guide, specialising in the culture, heritage and geography of the desert
- Led countless overland desert trips
- Organised desert events including a special 50th birthday celebration as well as corporate events for Eastern Motors (Jeep) UAE
- Contributed two routes for Advanced Off Road Adventure Routes UAE & Oman, and assisted with the recce for 6 others
Delve into the background of your trip leader by clicking any of the hand-picked links below or
Check out her blog here (warning, grab yourself a coffee and a snack before you start, there are almost 500 posts and you might be some time!) and read some of her OutdoorUAE articles here
The
Desert Diva’s
Driving CV
Article:
Abenteur Und
Reisen Jan 2018
Article: OutdoorUAE
Inspiring Women
Outdoors
Article:
Oman Observer
September 2017
Marina’s Blog:
A Visit to
Sinaw Souq
Marina’s Blog:
The Al Dhafra
Camel Festival
Video: Marina completes
50 consecutive nights
Camping
Article: The National
10 Epic
4×4 Adventures
Marina’s Article
OutdoorUAE
Discover Desert Driving
Marina’s Blog:
Some Great Books
About the UAE
Guide Book
2 Desert Diva
Routes Included
Marina’s Article
OutdoorUAE
10 Years in the Gulf

Here are screenshots of just some of the tracks Marina has driven during her Oman and UAE trips. On and offroad. Up mountains. Through wadis. Over deserts, lots and lots of desert!
Oman offers the most beautiful and varied terrain you can imagine – why not sign up for one of our trips and discover this for yourself!
The UAE holds the most accessible portion of the Rub Al Khali (The Empty Quarter); the awesome Liwa area.

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