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Rhea Saran

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Founder at Kahāni by Rhea Saran
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Rhea Saran is a brand strategist and communications expert with 20 years of experience shaping narratives for global luxury, travel, and hospitality brands. A graduate of Brown University and NYU, she was the Founding Editor-in-Chief of Condé Nast Traveller Middle East. Colleagues describe her as a visionary leader and gifted entrepreneur with an incisive writing style.

Based in Dubai, Rheas recent reflections show a deep interest in the philosophy of travel in the digital age, modern leadership theories, and personal growth. She is an avid consumer of content that fosters curiosity and self-improvement, such as the Mel Robbins podcast, and enjoys taking walks around the Dubai Marina.

Unique fact: She was commissioned by the luxury publisher ASSOULINE to author a book about Jordan and the reign of His Majesty King Abdullah II.

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Experience
4 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Brand Storytelling
Her entire career is focused on shaping brand narratives. She founded "Kahāni, " which means 'story, ' to help brands create powerful stories that connect with audiences.
Luxury Hospitality
Has extensive experience with iconic hotels and luxury partners from her time at Condé Nast, Travelzoo, and through her current strategic advisory work for clients.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
Founder
Kahāni by Rhea Saran
2-2024 - 9-2025
Advisory Consultant
Brunswick Group
12-2023 - 2-2024
Author
ASSOULINE
1-2022 - 9-2023
Global Head of Brand & Content
Travelzoo
2-2021 - 12-2021
Executive Editor
Diriyah Gate Development Authority
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Education
2005 - 2006
Master of Arts (MA)
New York University
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Brown University
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