Dubai-based Indian travel influencer Anunay Sood passes away; family issues statement

The travel and social media community is mourning the sudden loss of Anunay Sood, a prominent Indian travel influencer based in Dubai, who passed away at the age of 32. The tragic news was confirmed by his family through a statement shared on his official social media account. Anunay was in Las Vegas attending the Strip Shutdown event at Wynn Las Vegas, which featured automotive icons Horatio Pagani and Christian Von Koenigsegg. His final Instagram post, captioned ‘Still can’t believe I spent the weekend surrounded by legends and dream machines,’ reflected his passion for travel and adventure. The cause of his death on November 4 remains undisclosed. Anunay, a Golden Visa holder and longtime UAE resident, was known for his inspiring travel vlogs, including his challenging journey to Spiti, which he described as ‘paradise.’ He also appeared on ‘Seat 07A,’ a podcast hosted by UAE Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali, where he shared his belief that ‘travel changes everyone.’ His family has requested privacy during this difficult time, urging well-wishers to respect their need for space. Anunay is survived by his parents, Rahul Sood Kuthiala and Ritu, and two sisters, who are also Dubai residents. Tributes have poured in from fans and followers, expressing shock and grief over his untimely demise.