I'm Meg, a creative entrepreneur in Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Meghan Maloof Berdellans, née Connolly, is new to Abu Dhabi and a seasoned professional with a background in digital marketing, content creation and real estate. She developed her pedigree and work ethic in her hometown of New York City, where she led successful projects ranging from viral rainbow bagels in Brooklyn to Pope Francis with the Vatican & Archdiocese of New York, landing her dog Ceili the Puppy as a model in New York Fashion Week, Vogue, and beyond.

While Meg has successfully led many creative projects, a seed of opportunity was planted the first time she visited South Florida in 2013: to bring innovative technology to the real estate & relocation industries in growing and thriving regions, which is what sparked her to obtain her real estate license and become a broker years ago.

Meghan firmly believes in the power of a multi-pronged approach to be successful in any industry: interpersonal relationships & networking, strong content strategy, continuing education & authenticity. 

Due to previous health challenges throughout her life, she is passionate about holistic and ancestral health and wellness, now incorporating content around this topic and partnering with brands who are aligned with these beliefs.

In addition to wellness and real estate content, her brand has heavily focused on life as an American female expat in the Middle East, where she centers on two areas: educating Western audiences to drive tourism to the UAE (mainly Abu Dhabi & Dubai), and sharing beautiful elevated experiences that foster authentic connection within the local communities amongst GCC countries.

Meghan holds a BA from Villanova University and sat as Associate Director and executive board member on The Endometriosis Coalition, a Los Angeles based 501(c)(3) for 7 consecutive terms.

Her other projects include work with Beaux Arts Miami, an organization of Miami’s most active women who support the Lowe Art Museum where she sat on the executive board as Corresponding Secretary and Communications Chair for 2 consecutive terms. She also served multiple terms on the executive board of Comfort Crusaders, a Miami non-profit. Meg sits as a Past President of the Young Professional Philanthropists Circle with Miami Women Who Rock.

Meg has been married to her husband, Albert Maloof Berdellans III, since June 2019 & they are active members of Legatus, founded by Tom Monaghan – who also founded Domino’s Pizza. Meg currently sat on the board of the Legatus Miami Chapter for 4 years & National Board of Governor’s Marketing Committee. She and Albert are parishioners of St. Francis Catholic Church in Abu Dhabi & actively live their faith.