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

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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

Below is a screenshot of just some of the tracks Marina has driven during her Oman trips.  On and offroad.  Up mountains.  Through wadis.  Over deserts.  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!