My Journey – Syed Tahreem Abbas
Before leading a company, I mastered the fundamental ground reality of Gulf hospitality and tourism through relentless frontline dedication.
2019 – 2021
Orchid View Hotel
Edge Tourism LLC
Rutwa Tourism
I began my career in Dubai in housekeeping, serving for approximately one year. This foundational role instilled deep personal discipline, absolute responsibility, and an unshakeable work ethic that still governs how I operate today.
My cousins Syed Naseem Abbas (ChairMan) and Syed Fazal Abbas (Managing Director) granted me my inaugural break in tourism. Over two years, I mastered ground tourism operations, scheduling, and client handling.
For two years and four months, I worked under my boss and mentor, Mr. Mahendra. His patient guidance provided masterclasses in tourism management, vendor relationships, and commercial leadership that prepared me for entrepreneurship.
Establishing Desert Sky Tourism
My lifelong ambition was to own a company, though intense financial limitations repeatedly delayed my start. My cousin Syed Husnain Raza believed in my capability and stepped forward with vital financial backing to unlock our launch.
3 Aug 2021
Company Incorporation Date
2 Nations
UAE & Saudi Arabia Operations
Independent Establishment
Sole Ownership & Expansion
On 3 August 2021, I established Desert Sky Tourism in Dubai. I personally selected the company name, crafted the logo myself, and executed the entire corporate registration process directly, without hiring any PRO, advocate, or external consultant.
Approximately eighteen months after establishment, Syed Husnain Raza chose to withdraw from the company. I took over complete control and remain the sole owner of Desert Sky Tourism, forever appreciative of his early partnership.
Our Dubai operations manage desert safaris, city tours, company-owned passenger fleets, private transport, luxury chauffeurs, and hotel bookings. In 2026, we expanded directly into Saudi Arabia, providing Umrah packages, transportation, sightseeing, ticketing, hotel reservations, and visa processing.
Rapid operational milestones followed: on 1 September 2021, I purchased our very first company vehicle to anchor our fleet, and on 1 October 2021, I set up our first dedicated travel desk at Ravi Center Point Hotel in Dubai.
My Sincere Gratitude
Success is never built in isolation. I hold profound respect and heartfelt gratitude for the mentors and family members who opened doors, provided counsel, and believed in me during my earliest hurdles.
Syed Naseem Abbas
Syed Fazal Abbas
Mr. Mahendra
Syed Husnain Reza
Chairman – Edge Tourism LLC My cousin gave me my first genuine break in the UAE tourism sector, teaching me the core fundamentals of commercial operations.
Managing Director at Edge Tourism LLC. He placed trust in my dedication, guided my client relations abilities, and welcomed me into professional Gulf travel management.
My boss and mentor at Rutwa Tourism. His exceptional mentorship, managerial wisdom, and patient stewardship laid the groundwork for my business leadership skills.
My cousin who believed in my vision when capital was scarce. His essential early financial backing brought Desert Sky Tourism to life, for which I remain forever grateful.
Today, as the founder and sole owner of Desert Sky Tourism, I proudly lead our tourism and transportation operations across the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
On 21 September 2026, Desert Sky Tourism was officially registered in Saudi Arabia, marking another important milestone in my entrepreneurial journey.
From beginning my career in hotel housekeeping in Dubai in 2015 to establishing Desert Sky Tourism on 3 August 2021 and expanding into Saudi Arabia in 2026, my journey has been built on determination, hard work, continuous learning, and the support of people who believed in my dreams.
My future vision is to expand Desert Sky Tourism further, provide exceptional travel and Umrah services, create new opportunities, and build a trusted tourism brand across both countries.
Starting with an eighth-grade education in hotel housekeeping was never a limitation—it was my greatest classroom in resilience, humility, and relentless execution.
Syed Tahreem Abbas — Founder & Sole Owner, Desert Sky Tourism