Paris Norriss shares his adventures in Ireland at Expo 2020 with Netflix star Kubra Sait

By Paris Norriss·1 August 2025·Podcast & interview

Adventure travel TV host Paris Norriss and Indian Netflix star Kubra Sait sit together to share their stories of their adventures of Ireland at the Irish Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020.

Having both been and filmed productions there, they had some amazing stories to tell. Kubbra Sait is an Indian actress, TV host and model who has appeared in the films Sultan, Ready and City Of Life. She gained widespread recognition for her performance as Kukoo on the First Season of Netflix original show Sacred Games. She also portrayed the role of Phara Keaen in the Apple TV+ show Foundation.

Paris Norriss is an adventurer and the host of the adventure TV show "Guy in Dubai" on Amazon Prime and the upcoming "Guy in the Sky" series. His adventures are seeing him row across the Pacific Ocean, fly across the empty quarter desert and run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes.

Paris Norriss has formed The Grit Code keynote speech which explains the mindset to tackle big challenges. It's a motivating talk delivered to leaders of businesses to equip them with the tools to build resilient teams.

Paris turns lessons like these into The Grit Code, his resilience and mindset keynote. Learn more about Paris as an adventure speaker, or check his availability for your next event.

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About the speaker

Who Paris is

Paris Norriss is a keynote speaker on grit and mindset and CEO of Blazing Sand Studios. He ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 5 days, 21 hours and 51 minutes, and in 2023 he rowed 4,800 km across the Pacific with three teammates, raising more than £150,000 for marine conservation.

His TV shows have been distributed in 123 countries, and Guy in Dubai has 22 million views. Past speaking clients include Nokia, DHL, Kraft Heinz, IHG, Dubai Airports, Expo 2020, COP28 and the UN Tourism General Assembly.

Why this matters for organisers

Proof behind the story

Every appearance, interview and talk on this page sits in the same body of work: expeditions that can be checked, television that reached 123 countries, and a business he runs as CEO. Organisers who want The Grit Code keynote can book a 45–60 minute session, a virtual version, or a Grit Deconstruction workshop of 90 minutes to half a day.

Paris also hosts as MC, including as a regular host of AI Talks by Founders, and has hosted at the Dakar Rally in Qiddiya and at the UN Tourism meeting in Riyadh.

Book Paris

Next steps for your event

Share the date, format and audience, and Paris will reply with a short outline. He holds a briefing call before each booking so the examples match the room. He presents as an adventurer and as CEO of Blazing Sand Studios, not as a theorist.

He is an ambassador for Land Rover Middle East, TAG Heuer Middle East, The Capital Club, Paramount Hotel and Rove Hotel, and an ambassador for the charity Gulf for Good.

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Credentials and formats

Paris is a regular host of AI Talks by Founders, has hosted at the Dakar Rally in Qiddiya and at the UN Tourism meeting in Riyadh, and was a brand ambassador for Land Rover Middle East, TAG Heuer Middle East, The Capital Club, Paramount Hotel and Rove Hotel. He is an ambassador for the charity Gulf for Good.

Bookings can include the keynote alone, the keynote plus workshop, or hosting as MC. He grew up at Longleat, studied at Edinburgh University, lived in Muscat from 2009 to 2012, and has spent 17 years in the Gulf.

FAQ

Common questions

Who is Paris Norriss?

A keynote speaker on grit and mindset, adventurer and CEO of Blazing Sand Studios. His TV shows have been distributed in 123 countries.

What is The Grit Code?

His main keynote on grit and resilience, built on the 7 marathons on 7 continents and the 2023 Pacific row.

Can Paris speak at our event?

Yes. He speaks at conferences and company events worldwide, in person or virtually.

Is a workshop available?

Yes. The Grit Deconstruction workshop runs from 90 minutes to half a day.

Who has Paris spoken for?

Past clients include Nokia, DHL, Kraft Heinz, IHG, Dubai Airports, Expo 2020, COP28 and the UN Tourism General Assembly.