Who is The Desert Diva?
Marina Bruce, also known as The Desert Diva, boasts a diverse and prominent background across the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Her journey includes:
– Serving as the Offroad Expert for OutdoorUAE magazine, imparting offroading wisdom from 2013 to 2019.
– Sharing insightful perspectives on desert life and the Middle East through her blogging endeavors since 2012.
– Displaying her skills as a desert driver and fixer for TV productions, including sports events like the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge and documentaries.
– Taking on the role of a driving instructor for the prestigious Dakar VIP experience held in Saudi Arabia in 2022.
– Earning accreditation as an Abu Dhabi Tour Guide, specializing in the rich culture, heritage, and geographical intricacies of the desert.
– Pioneering offroad routes that are now utilized by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism to promote offroading within the Emirate.
– Guiding numerous overland desert expeditions, allowing enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the beauty of the arid landscapes.
– Masterminding a range of desert events, from unique 50th birthday celebrations to corporate gatherings for Eastern Motors (Jeep) UAE.
– Contributing valuable route insights for Advanced Off Road Adventure Routes UAE & Oman, and actively participating in the reconnaissance for six additional routes.
– Crafting a series of comprehensive ebooks, offering practical advice on travel and camping in Saudi Arabia.
Marina Bruce’s profound experiences reflect a life deeply intertwined with the mystique and allure of the desert regions, as well as her tireless efforts to share her knowledge and passion with 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
Video:
The Desert Diva’s
Desert Journey
The Desert Diva’s
Digital Business Card
Click/scan here
Marina’s Blog:
The Desert Diva’s
Driving CV
Marina’s article:
Outdoor UAE Magazine
10 Years in the Gulf
Video:
50 consecutive nights
camping in the desert
Video:
Saudi Arabian
Recce Team 2022
Article: OutdoorUAE
Inspiring Women
Outdoors
Marina’s Blog
Dakar
2022
Marina’s Article
OutdoorUAE
Discover Desert Driving
Departure of Culture & Tourism Abu Dhabi
Offroad Routes
Four supplied by Marina
Guide Book
2 Desert Diva
Routes Included
Article: The National
10 Epic
4×4 Adventures
Marina’s Blog:
A Visit to
Sinaw Souq
Marina’s Blog:
The Al Dhafra
Camel Festival
Article/blog
Abenteuer und Reisen
2018
#1001xpeditionarabianights
photo blog series
highlights 2007-2020

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.
Saudi Arabia is an up-and-coming destination and a must for adventurous travellers. In 2022 alone, we have clocked up 14000kms doing pre-trip reconnaissance!


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