Mrs. UAE World reflects on the interplay between empowerment, personal ambition, and women’s safety in a recent interview, offering insight into her journey and advocacy. Crowned as a representative of the UAE on the international stage, she credits her family—especially her husband and six-year-old son—for their unwavering support. Both are expected to accompany her to Las Vegas for the upcoming competition.
Addressing the perennial question about whether married women can balance multiple roles, she affirms that they can, emphasizing the need to manage work, family, personal care, and home life simultaneously. She views beauty pageants as platforms that go beyond aesthetics, providing contestants with a “certain kind of voice” and visibility to raise awareness on issues important to them. This perspective underscores the ongoing debate about whether such contests empower women or simply reinforce conventional beauty standards. For her, the opportunity to be heard outweighs these concerns.
Her professional path in the UAE exemplifies this approach. Having relocated from Delhi, she leveraged her background as a model trainer to build a career within Dubai's fashion industry rather than starting anew. She attributes much of her success to the opportunities and confidence she found in the UAE, describing the country as a place that transformed her vision into tangible business ventures. She stresses the importance of consistent effort, noting that upon arriving in the UAE, she set daily goals and maintained a persistent work ethic without making grand proclamations.
The conversation also touched upon her rigorous preparatory routine for the pageant. She follows a disciplined regimen that includes strength training, outdoor running, and a unique morning ritual involving six different drinks, including warm water with turmeric and ghee and amla juice. Despite the discipline around diet and fitness, she rejects extreme or restrictive eating patterns, maintaining a balanced approach.
A significant part of her platform addresses women’s safety, an issue she feels personally connected to due to her upbringing in Delhi contrasted with the relative freedom she experiences in the UAE. She highlights the ability to move around safely at night in the Emirates as a privilege she wants to see extended globally. While acknowledging that change will not happen overnight, she is committed to raising awareness through educational initiatives and planning new ventures focused on enhancing women’s safety.
Her inspirations include former beauty queens-turned-actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sushmita Sen, though she currently prioritizes establishing a meaningful legacy over pursuing an acting career. Should opportunities in Bollywood arise, she remains open but deliberate about her professional choices.
As she prepares to represent the UAE internationally, she approaches the role with a strong sense of pride and responsibility, determined to uphold the dignity of her country and contribute positively to broader social issues.