About The Dubai Nomad Blog
demystifying life and travel in the United Arab Emirates and beyond.
Our Story: From Dubai Lovers to Publishers
What started as a passion for the city of Dubai has evolved into a comprehensive resource for the many travelers. I (The Dubai Nomad) began this blog in 2023 to share the simple details of Dubai, the things only a resident knows, from navigating the metro to finding the best shawarma in Deira.
As my journey grew, so did our scope. Today, The Dubai Nomad explores destinations across the GCC, bringing the same “resident’s perspective” to every new border we cross. I don’t do this alone; I am joined by my wife, a fellow travel enthusiast, as we bond over the challenges and beauties of traveling.
Why Trust The Dubai Nomad?
In an era when generic travel AI content is everywhere online, we provide Experience-First content. We focus on the “logistics of travel”, the hard-to-find answers about visas, digital nomad setups, and local communication hacks.
Regional Expertise
Specialized focus on the GCC (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, & Oman).
Expert-Led
Built on first-hand experience from expats working in Dubai, as well as tourist experiences.
African Perspective
Providing Africans, especially Kenyans, with the necessary information they need to work, live, and have fun.
Our Mission
Whether you are looking to explore the world through our lens or seeking some inspiration as you plan to move your life to the UAE or the other Gulf states, we are your go-to source for human-written, resident-verified travel information.
Masthead & Editorial Team
To ensure accountability and transparency, our editorial operations are managed by a dedicated team of specialists.
The Dubai Nomad
My goal is to provide readers with useful and entertaining content. Whether you are setting up your business in Dubai or Doha, or visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time, I want to provide insights to help you with your journey.
Hiruni Hettiaratchy
Hiruni's professional background includes experience as a travel consultant with Emirates, and later a customer success specialist with Align Technology.
Editorial & Ethics Policy
We are committed to providing accurate information in everything we publish. We adhere to a “Resident-First” policy. This means our guides are either written by former or current residents of the featured country or based on primary-source data from official government bodies & authoritative publications (e.g., GDRFA, RTA).
Fact-Checking: Every guide undergoes a 3-point verification process before publication.
Independence: We do not accept “complimentary stays” or “free tours” in exchange for positive coverage. If a product or service is gifted, it is explicitly disclosed.
AI Policy: We use AI for data organization and research, but 100% of our travel experiences and conclusions are human-written.
Corrections Policy
We Value Precision, but sometimes we make errors. If you spot an error in any of our articles, kindly let us know.
Reporting Errors: Please email [email protected].
Substantive corrections are made within 48 hours and noted at the top of the article with a “Post Modified” timestamp.
Ownership & Funding Disclosure
The Dubai Nomad is an independent digital publication.
To keep our stories free for all readers, we use:
Affiliate Partnerships: We may earn a commission if you purchase a service (like an eSIM or insurance) through our links. This does not change the price you pay or our opinion of the product.
Transparent Advertising: We only partner with brands that serve and benefit our community.
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