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Thanks for reading and supporting my blog for more than a decade. Celebrating my blogging journey of 10 years by sharing this lovely and insightful article on me by Estate Magazine.

Meghana Rao: 7 Inspiring Dubai Bloggers Transforming Travel and Food Stories

Table of Contents

• Blog Beginnings & Philosophy
• Travel & Reach
• Recognition & Influence
• What Readers Can Expect
• Memorable Adventures
• Challenges & Growth
• Why Meghana Inspires Other Bloggers
• Tips from Meghsblogged (For Aspiring Bloggers)
• Looking Ahead
• Conclusion

Meghana Rao better known as Megs is a Dubai-based blogger specializing in food, travel, hotels and lifestyle. She runs the blog Megsblogged.

Originally from India, Meghana has lived in Dubai for many years. She combines her love for travel, food, reading, theatre, art, music, photography and writing into her blog content.

Blog Beginnings & Philosophy

She started Megsblogged in June 2015.

The blog covers multiple topics: travel stories, restaurant and hotel reviews, book recommendations, product reviews, and lifestyle posts. Meghana’s style is honest, curious, and grounded. She aims to explore both well-known places and hidden gems whether that means a fancy hotel in Dubai or a nondescript eatery somewhere off the usual tourist path.

Megs often says she is a bookworm foodie with travelling pants! a playful way to show how her passions books, food, travel all come together.

Travel & Reach

Meghana has traveled extensively. Her Instagram bio mentions she has visited 65 countries.

Her travel posts include detailed itineraries, tips for staycations, cultural observations, and travel photography. She shares both short breaks and longer explorations from neighbouring countries to places farther away.

Being based in Dubai gives her a strategic advantage for exploring many international destinations, from within the Middle East and beyond. Her content is useful not only to other travellers, but also to readers seeking recommendations for hotels, restaurants or things to do in places she has been.

Recognition & Influence

Megsblogged is considered among the top blogs in Dubai in food, travel, boutique hotels, and lifestyle categories.

Her work has been featured in UAE publications and media. She contributes to platforms focused on travel, lifestyle and food. Her photography and reviews are often praised for being authentic and engaging.

With a strong social media presence she connects with thousands of followers. Her audience values her genuine voice that she writes what she likes, not just what is trendy.

What Readers Can Expect

Here’s what makes Meghana’s content worth reading / following:

• Detailed hotel & restaurant reviews: She doesn’t just post photos; she describes ambience, service, value, food quality.
• Travel itineraries & tips: Useful practical advice, from how to spend a few days in a place to hidden gems many travellers may miss.
• Food exploration: Local cuisines, street food, high-end restaurants—all get attention. Even comfort food gets its spotlight.
• Books & lifestyle: She also writes about her reading choices, events, arts, and what life is like living in Dubai.
• Authenticity: She is honest about what she likes and dislikes, which helps her content feel more human and relatable.

Memorable Adventures

Some of her posts that stand out:

• Staycations in Dubai, like at lifestyle-inspired hotels or business districts, letting her readers see what a “short break at home” can feel like.
• Travel essays such as “Kazakhstan in 3 Nights and 4 Days 3 Nights and 4 Days Getaway to AlUla in Saudi Arabia Wellness Holiday in Kerala etc.
• Food-centric posts like authentic Ambur Biryani in Dubai, or comfort foods from her childhood.

Challenges & Growth

Like many bloggers, Meghana likely faces these challenges (inferred from reading her blog and interviews):

• Keeping content fresh: Traveling is expensive and time-consuming; also, making sure reviews are credible.
• Balancing personal vs paid content: Ensuring authenticity even when collaborating with brands or hotels.
• Standing out in a crowded market: There are many travel/food/lifestyle bloggers; unique voice, honest insights, good photography help.

Despite these, she’s steadily grown her reach and influence her listings in top blogs, high follower counts, and frequent posts show she has maintained consistency.

Why Meghana Inspires Other Bloggers

• She started from her passions not because it was a trend.
• She covers multiple but related niches food, travel, books in a way that feels integrated, not disjointed.
• Her writing is personal; she lets readers into her experiences, not just the polished parts.
• She experiments: staycations, wellness, short trips, food explorations diverse content.

Tips from Meghsblogged (For Aspiring Bloggers)

From her interviews and blog, some advice she gives or embodies:

• Follow what you truly love; your content will shine if it comes from passion.
• Be consistent: post regularly, explore often.
• Pay attention to photography, writing style, and detail these make a big difference.
• Engage with your audience: stories, honest reviews, and relatable content help build trust.
• Don’t be afraid of small beginnings; even staycations or local food can be great content.

Looking Ahead

What might be next for Meghana:

• More travel to new or less-explored destinations.
• Expanding video content (vlogs, reels) since social media leans that way.
• Deeper collaborations with hotels, countries, and brands.
• Broader coverage of wellness, sustainability, or niche cultural topics.

Conclusion

Meghana Rao of Megsblogged is a successful example of someone who has turned travel, food, reading, and art into meaningful content that resonates. Her authenticity, curiosity, and love for exploring shine through in her blog and social media presence. For readers and fellow bloggers alike, she is inspirational: showing that with passion, consistency, and honest storytelling, one can build a voice and community.

If you’re planning to travel, explore new restaurants, or simply want to be inspired by life in Dubai and beyond, Megsblogged is a great place to start.

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