"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.".. Ibn Batutta
Marhaba, Welcome to my travel page! I'm Naeem, a travel specialist from South Africa, with a passion for crafting personalized itineraries and curating luxury travel experiences that are tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
As a seasoned traveler, I have explored numerous destinations around the world and have developed an expert understanding of different cultures, cuisines, and lifestyles. My aim is to use this knowledge to help you create the trip of a lifetime, one that leaves you with cherished memories and stories to tell for years to come.
Whether you're looking to explore the colorful streets of Tokyo or relax on the pristine beaches of Seychelles, my team and I will work closely with you to understand your travel preferences and interests. We use this information to create bespoke itineraries that are tailored to your needs.
Specialisations Luxury Escapes: As a luxury travel specialist, I have established strong partnerships with leading hotels, resorts, and travel service providers, which means that I can help you access the finest accommodations and services that your budget allows. From five-star luxury hotels to private island villas, I can help you find the perfect accommodation for your needs.
Family Adventure: If you're traveling with family, you can count on me to create an itinerary that offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking to explore theme parks, wildlife reserves, or kid-friendly museums, I can help you create a fun and exciting travel experience that keeps everyone happy.
Muslim-Friendly Travel: As a Muslim-friendly travel specialist, I have a deep understanding of the Islamic faith and cultural practices. I work with halal restaurants, arrange for prayer facilities, and I ensure that every aspect of your journey aligns with your beliefs, creating a seamless and enriching experience.
When you book with me, you'll receive personalized service and attention to detail that sets your trip apart. My team and I take care of everything, from selecting the perfect hotel and arranging transportation to creating a bespoke itinerary filled with authentic cultural experiences.
Why book with me? Personalised service I work closely with each client to understand their unique travel preferences and interests, and I tailor each itinerary to fit their needs.
Insider knowledge I'm passionate about exploring new cultures and have extensive insider knowledge of destinations and local experiences that you won't find in guidebooks.
Attention to detail I take care of all the details, from selecting the perfect hotel to arranging transportation and activities, so you can focus on enjoying your trip.
Quality assurance I only work with trusted partners and suppliers to ensure that your trip is of the highest quality and meets your expectations.
I look forward to working with you to create a memorable travel experience that you'll cherish for years to come.. Get in touch, and let the adventure begin!
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My customer stories
Sent by Fatima & Zaid P
Johannesburg 04/03/2025
Hi Naeem,
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for making our holiday to Dubai and the Maldives absolutely seamless! Everything went smoothly with no hiccups, and we truly had nothing to worry about the entire time. Your efficiency and attention to detail made the trip stress-free, and we really appreciated it. We’ll definitely be using your services again for future trips, and will be recommending you to others without a doubt!
Thanks again for everything!
Best regards
Zaid & Fatima
Sent by Khatija P
Johannesburg 04/03/2025
Naeem was super patient with me and extremely helpful
Sent by Anoosha Subramanie
Dubai 04/03/2025
Always a pleasure working with Naeem, he always comes through for us and is very efficient
Sent by Khudayja Saloojee
Dubai 04/03/2025
Naeem has always tailored our packages meeting our requirements. He considers our budget and selects the best options. If we have special requests, Naeem goes above and beyond to ensure that they are fulfilled. He is n outstanding travel cousellor who has product knowledge and excellent advice. He always exceeds our expectations.
Sent by Mohammed M
Johannesburg 13/05/2024
Excellent service and speed provided by Naeem. Would recommend to anyone!
Sent by Adela B
Houghton, JHB 13/05/2024
Very helpful -Patient -Interested in getting the customer the best deal -Will use Naeem's services again -Will recommend him.
Sent by Ismail M
Johannesburg 13/05/2024
It's an absolute pleasure dealing with Naeem. He always sources the best deals. He is always contactable and willing to assist.
Sent by Jason Govender
Amsterdam 25/07/2023
Naeem was amazing from start to end in helping organise my trip, he was always available to answer my questions and made the process extremely easy for me.
Sent by Ayham Swed
Dubai 20/07/2023
A successful travel coordinator, would be a friend who is trying to help ...and that is exactly what Naeem provides. We love dealing with him and will continue to do so
Sent by Farzanah B
Dubai 20/07/2023
Naeem offered great advice & was very patient while we made our decision.
Sent by Saaleha M
JHB 20/07/2023
Naeem is a pleasure to deal with. He is always available and goes the extra mile ensuring his clients are happy.
Sent by Anooshan Subramanie
JHB 20/07/2023
Naeem is very reliable and efficient and I will not hesitate to refer him to family and friends.
Sent by Zia Qamar
Sharjah 25/04/2023
Very firm and smooth dealing regarding my family visit visa. Mr. Naeem approach is very professional and customer oriented. my best wishes for his business and i would always recommend my friends whenever they plan for vacations or any other kind of travelling within and outside UAE
Sent by Ayham S
Dubai 25/04/2023
A successful travel coordinator would be a friend who is trying to help ...and that is exactly what Naeem provides. We love dealing with him and will continue to do so.
Sent by Raadhiya M
Sharjah 31/08/2022
Super efficient and reliable service from Naeem
Sent by Fatima O
Dubai 31/08/2022
Alhamdulillah great service from Naeem . Very responsive and provides continuous updates without any issues. Most importantly the service was completed and in good time.
Sent by Khudayja P
Dubai 18/08/2022
Naeem provides excellent service and goes above and beyond to ensure that everything goes smoothly so that I can have a truly amazing holiday.
Sent by Aabid O
Lusaka 08/08/2022
Salams Naeem. Thanks for the excellent service all along, it was next to none. Everything was perfect along the way...
Sent by Tasnim A
Zambia 08/08/2022
You are the first Travel Consultant that has been so pleasant to work and book with... I am impressed that you have already checked us in and messaged us today. Thanks for the amazing service Naeem!
Sent by Farzana A
Dubai 08/08/2022
Naeem, We have had an absolutely amazing trip! You have made every question, every concern, every stressful situation- into one of ease. Can't praise your service and patience enough!
Sent by Aaliya Alwar
JHB 19/04/2022
Naeem gets a 10/10, definitely!
Sent by Zaheer Munshi
Lusaka 19/04/2022
Great Service from Naeem - efficient and friendly
Sent by Zain Ahmed
Johannesburg 19/04/2022
Excellent service, knowledgeable and knows how to find the best deals. Naeem is the Best Travel Counsellor
Sent by Khaleel Mughal
Dubai 19/04/2022
Absolutely superb service from Naeem... Always available and always contactable. Great rates and direct connections with airlines. The itinerary was well organised and our trip could not have been better Alhamdulilah
Sent by James Oertel
Dubai 19/04/2022
Keep it up well done, Naeem
Sent by Ebrahim m
Dubai 05/08/2021
Amazing service - Naeem has always been available to provide advice and guidance. He is always willing to go the extra mile and has entertained numerous change requests without any issues at all. He is professional and courteous and he is level of service is impeccable A real pleasure to work with.
Sent by Ashley Collom
Dubai 19/02/2020
Always willing to help at short notice. No request too big or too small. I would with confidence recommend Naeem.
Sent by Ebrahim P
Killarney 19/02/2020
Naeem is excellent in his service, knowledge and care. He treats each trip as his own trip by making sure we get the best..
Sent by Ismail M
Parktown, JHB 04/01/2020
Terrific service and pricing. Personalized advise and costs. Naeem is terrific
Sent by Imraan V
Johannesburg 04/01/2020
Amazing service from Naeem and always availible to make all my vacations extra special
Sent by T Govender
JHB 04/01/2020
Naeem is always very honest and upfront about everything. I really appreciate that. A lot of travel agents sell you something and when you arrive it’s disappointing. I’m always happy and my expectations are always exceeded.
Sent by Samesh Katiah
JHB, ZA 14/10/2019
Professional and excellent service from Naeem..
Sent by Riaz J
Dubai 28/08/2019
Fantastic service from Naeem, always going the extra mile in recommendations and service..
Sent by Asma B
Zambia 28/08/2019
Great service from mr Naeem Patelia and always helpful
Sent by Elen Cross
Dubai 28/08/2019
Naeem is just great- no matter how big or small the travel or query.
Sent by Shafik Patel
Zambia 28/08/2019
Naeem has been incredible with recommendations and fulfilling our requests.
Sent by Muhammed N
Dubai 28/08/2019
Excellent service, personally attended by Naeem. Really impressive.
Sent by Ebrahim P
JHB, ZA 06/05/2019
Naeem Patelia was as always brilliant-highly recommended
Sent by S Singh
Al Ain, UAE 06/05/2019
The travel agent was amazing. I will give him a hundred percent. He was very helpful. He provided me with the best accommodation. He sent us the location. I will surely use Naeem again n i have given his number to friends.
Sent by Delon B
Durban, South Africa 30/03/2019
Naeem is very prompt and efficient. Easy to communicate with. Listens to ones needs
Sent by Asiya B
Johannesburg, ZA 19/11/2018
A heartfelt and sincere Thank you to Naeem for all his personal assistance in planning our Holidays...
Sent by Adhila K
Johannesburg 19/11/2018
Naeem provides super professional service and is always available beyond working hours
Sent by Soogra H
JHB, ZA 19/11/2018
My service with Naeem has been easy and found him to be very efficient, it was a pleasure to contact Naeem knowing that I will not have to stress at all for my travelling requirements. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends.
Sent by Mooniba B
Johannesburg 25/06/2018
A stunning itinerary and great advice from Naeem Patelia all through my journey of planning this holiday. I would with out a second recommend all my friends to contact him for future bookings.
Sent by Michelline T
Dubai 25/06/2018
Super professional, prompt, efficient!! Loved it!
Sent by Tina Corrin
Dubai 25/06/2018
Naeem was courteous and professional and he found the holiday in no time at all. A friendly and professional service. Thanks.
Sent by Cheryl Pavitt
Dubai 25/06/2018
Naeem has planned and arranged several of our family holidays now. Both long haul and local staycations. He is thorough, quick to respond and listens to what we want as a family. I have recommended him to friends.
Sent by Ebrahim P
Johannesburg 25/06/2018
Excellent service and quality and practical advice
Sent by SalahEddine H
Dubai 25/06/2018
Naeem has been Very helpful, and provides full support Goes beyond the expectations
Sent by David G
Dubai 25/06/2018
Great professional service and Naeem goes above and beyond to satisfy his Clients. Never had a poor experience when dealing with Naeem or Travelcounsellors. Keep up the good work and look forward to working with you again very soon!
Sent by Ayesha T
Johannesburg 25/06/2018
Naeem has been phenomenal in assisting me with my million requests and questions. Highly recommend using Travel Counsellors. Wishing you success in your business always!!!
Sent by Riyadh C
Johannesburg 25/06/2018
Excellent and accommodating service from Naeem
Sent by Pam G
JHB 18/01/2017
Naeem has been incredible. He is efficient, friendly and patient. Ours was a group booking which is never easy to coordinate but Naeem handled everything with great professionalism and apparent ease. I am extremely grateful for his assistance and will definitely be back for future travel bookings.
Sent by Raouf R
Dubai 11/01/2017
Naeem was very helpful, the whole process was professionally executed.
Sent by Rashaad Jogie
Dubai 11/01/2017
Great Service, Honesty and kept informed of progress! Keep it up Naeem
Sent by Pam Gillingham
Johannesburg, South Africa 09/01/2017
Dear Naeem
I also want to express how incredibly impressed Glen and I have been with your service and how efficient, attentive and patient you have been. Thank you so much! We have looked at your website and will definitely come to you and refer our friends and family your way!
Many thanks
Pam
Sent by Muhammed B
Dubai, UAE 03/12/2016
Excellent rates and service - strongly recommend Naeem
Sent by Naseema M
JHB , South Africa 23/11/2016
greetings, second time i am booking my holiday with naeem patelia and i have had excellent service and best customer support throughout the booking process. many many thanks naseema
Sent by David Gray
Dubai, UAE 02/11/2016
Naeem is professional, impartial and patient!
Sent by Fatima P
Dubai, UAE 02/11/2016
On the ball...amazing service, from Naeem!
Sent by Shiran G
Dubai, UAE 22/07/2016
Naeem Patelia managed to get me exactly what I wanted and just in time and stayed till very late to make sure that I got what I wanted. Thank you and will not hesitate to recommend to any one.
Sent by Yusuf P
Sharjah, UAE 22/07/2016
Naeem is a very patient counsellor that ensures that all your travel needs are taken care off. We would highly recommend Naeem to anyone wanting a travel counsellor.
Sent by Teneille Govender
Johannesburg, South Africa 20/04/2016
Naeem was excellent and on top of things. He assisted every step of the way and responded very quickly. Thanks
Sent by Zain Ahmed
JHB , South Africa 21/03/2016
Naeem is very helpful and takes the time to make sure I get exactly what I need. He is a pleasure to deal with :)
Sent by Shaima D
Lusaka, Zambia 17/03/2016
Love the personal touch to the booking. All enquiries very patiently looked into and extremely friendly service from Naeem. Definitely recommended!
Sent by Amina D
Durban, South Africa 07/03/2016
Naeem Patelia has gone above and beyond to make our dream holiday with our kids as per our request. He has responded within a good time frame and if there was a problem he would inform us of any delay, answering all our questions as this is the first international family vacation we having with our three young kids. We are really excited about our very first international holiday with our kids and using the Travel Counsellors has made it much easier. We full intend to recommend to all that intend travelling to the UAE, to use Travel Counsellors.
Sent by Nafesa M
Manchester, UK 03/02/2016
I have been very satisfied by the way Naeem responded promptly to my requests and how readily he tailored my holiday to suit my budget with several available options. Off course after the holiday I will be able to make further comments thank you.
Sent by Adhila K
Johannesburg, South Africa 01/02/2016
Fantastic response time by Naeem, best solutions provided
Sent by Imraan V
Jhb, South Africa 17/01/2016
This was an amazing experience, the accommodation was magnificent and all the recommendations for places to visit was amazing.
The service from Naeem was exceptional and I would definitely use him in the future and recommend him to all my colleagues and family.
Sent by AK Desai
JHB, South Africa 08/01/2016
I was very satisfied with Mr Naeem Patelia's service. Thank you
Sent by Mahomed A
Durban, South Africa 08/01/2016
Salaams Naeem,
We back home safe, an awesome trip in Oman. We did over 4000 Km's across the entire country and saw tons as well. Thanks for arranging all the details, all went according to plan, thanks for all the effort, great job indeed.
Sent by Sumayya T
Johannesburg 05/01/2016
Salaam Naeem. Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your effort in booking tickets, hotels, parks, rides and car rental. Everything was perfect. Thank you for going out of your way to assist and get the best deals. And thank you for all your advice. Everything was appreciated. IA I will call on you again. Jazakhallah khair.
Sent by Muhammad M P
Jhb, South Africa 28/11/2015
great service - personalized, informed & professional!
Sent by Ayisha O
Pretoria, South Africa 28/11/2015
Salaams
Shukran Naeem....We had a great trip. We had a hassle free travel.
Really appreciate your assistance and concern.
Thank you once again
Warm regards
Ayisha
Sent by Yusuf S
Durban, South Africa 19/11/2015
Naeem has been fantastic.
Sent by Salim L
Durban, South Africa 19/11/2015
Naeem is a gem and supported us in finding the right accommodation and price range that suited us. He is absolutely professional, helpful and well informed and I will definitely recommend him first to my friends and family.
Sent by David G
Dubai 10/11/2015
Professional, yet personal service. Seamless transition from my previous contact Leena. Thanks for the great deal and we'll be sure to be back!
Sent by Ayisha O
Pretoria, South Africa 01/11/2015
Was referred by a friend.Swift service was experienced.So far ...so good.Will comment after the trip.Very positive that all will be satisfactory Thank you once more Ayisha
Sent by Farzana Alli
Durban, South Africa 27/09/2015
Best price for hotels and personal service Jazakallah and yes I have already recommended him
Sent by Harun P
JHB, South Africa 13/09/2015
Professional and attention to detail.. A pleasure to deal with.
Sent by Zeenat D
Johannesburg 03/09/2015
Fantastic service from Naeem. Would use them again and again and again
Sent by Mohammed A
Johannesburg 19/05/2015
I would most definitely recommend Naeem to all of my family and friends he's service surpasses every level of expectation! It was an absolute pleasure dealing with him! Thank you Naeem....
Sent by Nafeesa A
Sydney 28/04/2015
Thank you for all your assistance with regards to bookings etc for our Dubai trip.
Your prompt responses to our bookings extensions made our stay in Dubai even better.
Thanks for the excellent services and I will definitely be keeping in touch should I wish to travel again.
Sent by Pauline D
Dubai 28/04/2015
The Waldorf was beautiful, thank you for arranging it all, Naeem.
Sent by Farzana S
Dubai 04/03/2015
Thank You Naeem for taking care of all the travel arrangements!
Sent by Aamina A
Johannesburg 04/02/2015
Fantastic service- would highly recommend Naeem. Great advice
Sent by Lydelle B
Dubai 25/01/2015
Naeem went out of his way to help with an urgent short notice booking. He did everything to ensure that we knew exactly what our options were and was extremely pleasant and easy to deal with in the process.
Sent by Anas J
London 17/12/2014
Excellent Customer Service, very knowledgeable and helpful providing various options & advice throughout the booking process. Thank You
Sent by Shereen Goolam
JHB 27/11/2014
I was very pleased with the service that we received from Naeem. Yes, I would most definitely refer him to friends and family who travel. Thank you Naeem
Sent by Suleman Habib
Dubai 05/11/2014
Excellent service. I would definitely use Naeem again for my travel requirements and would gladly recommend him for anyone looking for a travel counsellor.
Sent by Hajira Mohamed
Johannesburg 01/11/2014
I couldn't ask for more prompt service and helpfulness that I received from Naeem. I will surely use him again in the future.
Sent by Ayesha B
Johannesburg 28/08/2014
Very efficient, accommodating and wonderful to work with!
Sent by Yaseen H
Dubai 19/08/2014
Thank you for your awesome, efficient and professional service!!
