Brief
Ryan proposes to Paige via helicopter over Dubai after last‑minute plan change
A last‑minute change led Ryan to a helicopter proposal for Paige in Dubai, with gifts waiting at their hotel.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Ryan arranged a helicopter proposal for his longtime friend Paige in Dubai after a friend’s boat engagement forced a last‑minute change, Gulf News reported.
What happened
Two weeks before the planned proposal, a close friend of Paige became engaged on a boat in front of the Burj Al Arab, the setting Ryan had originally chosen. Needing a new plan, he turned to Ankur of Proposal Dubai, who secured a helicopter ride. On the day of the proposal, Ryan coordinated flowers, champagne and chocolates to be delivered to their hotel after the flight. He positioned himself by the door to delay an early delivery, telling the courier “No, no, not for us, not for us, thank you.” Paige initially thought he was rude, but laughed once she understood.
What the reports add
The article notes that Ryan and Paige first met at age 14 on neighboring streets in the UK, later dating briefly for two weeks before staying in touch via social media. Paige moved to Dubai in her mid‑twenties to work as a teacher, and the pair reconnected in May seven years before the interview. Ryan’s first visit to Dubai in October solidified his feelings. Their longest separation during COVID lasted six to nine months.
What was said
Ryan told Gulf News, “I don’t regret it. I’m so happy we did it, because I don’t know anybody that’s ever had a proposal like that.” He also recalled the moment of the unexpected door knock, saying, “No, no, not for us, not for us, thank you.”
How it came about
The couple’s early friendship, later reconnection in Dubai, and the disruption caused by a friend’s boat engagement prompted Ryan to seek a unique proposal. Ankur from Proposal Dubai helped resolve the last‑minute challenge, leading to the helicopter plan that Ryan describes as unforgettable.
Key facts
- Ryan proposed to Paige via helicopter in Dubai after a friend’s boat engagement forced a change of plans. (gulfnews.com)
- The proposal included pre‑arranged flowers, champagne and chocolates delivered to their hotel. (gulfnews.com)
- Ryan and Paige first met at age 14 in the UK and reconnected when Paige moved to Dubai as a teacher. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “How last-minute change leads to a dream proposal in the skies of Dubai”
