Along with her rigorous training, Zahra graduated from Abu Dhabi University majoring in Environmental Health and Safety.

Zahra is registered and certified in the UAE National Records for her achievements in serving the Society and the State.

Although her mother was initially supportive, it took some time before her father would let her compete, preferring she continued skating as a hobby.

Lari began competing at the senior level and placed 4th at the FBMA Trophy – her best international placement to date.

[10] Due to rink closures during the COVID-19 pandemic Lari took a step back from what she realized was a "unsustainable, frenzied cycle of training and traveling.

In February 2024, Lari published an autobiographical children's book, Not Yet, with co-author Hadley Davis, the screenwriter of Ice Princess, and illustrated by Sara Alfageeh.