Why Global Private Offices and Concierge Firms Rely on Ankur Bagga for UAE VIP Operations

Petra Várhelyi
4 days ago
2 min read

For a London-based Private Office or a New York travel designer, the UAE represents limitless opportunity — and just as many hidden barriers. Dubai is not difficult, but it is layered. Permits, access, protocols, unspoken rules. And a long list of doors that only open if you already know the right people.

When a UHNW principal, CEO, or founder asks for something “never done before” in Dubai, you don’t need another vendor on a WhatsApp group. You need a partner on the ground who understands global luxury standards and how the UAE actually works.

That’s why international concierge firms, private offices, and travel designers choose Experiences and Events, led by Ankur Bagga — widely known in the region as the “Concierge Extraordinaire.”

1. Concierge DNA You Can Rely On

Ankur didn’t learn luxury from pitch decks — he learned it behind the desk. As former Chief Concierge at Atlantis The Palm, he operated in an environment where mistakes simply weren’t an option. That mindset still defines how we work today.

For executive assistants, family offices, and international PAs, this means having a UAE partner who anticipates problems before they surface. From VIP airport arrivals and private jet ground handling to discreet security coordination and last-minute schedule shifts, everything is handled quietly, efficiently, and without drama.

2. Access Where Others Hit a Wall

Many international DMCs hit a hard stop in the UAE. Venues say no. Authorities delay approvals. “Impossible” becomes the default answer.

Our role is to remove that friction. Whether it’s a private helipad dining experience, a restricted-access desert setup, or a full buyout of a Michelin-starred venue, we unlock access that simply isn’t available through standard channels. Not by pushing — but by knowing exactly how and when to ask.

3. We Act as Your Local Office

We work behind the scenes, under your brand, as if we were sitting in your office — just with better local leverage. Our white-label concierge and production services allow global firms to deliver seamless experiences in Dubai without having to build an internal UAE team.

Drone permits, security clearances, executive retreats, incentive travel programs, or cinematic event documentation — we handle the complexity while you remain the face your client trusts.

4. Calm Control for Large-Scale Milestones

From board-level retreats to large-scale corporate hospitality during events like GITEX, we specialize in high-pressure environments. Transportation fleets, climate-controlled desert marquees, secure connectivity, VIP guest flows — all coordinated with precision.

For PAs and operations leads, that means one reliable point of contact instead of ten moving parts.

The Partnership Advantage: 20 Years of “Yes”

The global luxury travel space is crowded. The real UAE insider circle is not.

Partnering with Ankur Bagga means gaining access to nearly two decades of trust, relationships, and on-the-ground experience — blending Arabian hospitality with European operational discipline.