Author Archives: Dubai Mum

The Land of Sun, Sand, Change and Goodbyes

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Dubai Mum

The ‘Sandpit’ as expats affectionately refer to Dubai truly is a place that bristles with a permanent sense of ambition and excitement. Indeed in Dubai the rate of change is something on which the Emirate appears to thrive (especially where … Continue reading →

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Milestone No.#havelostcount

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Dubai Mum

I knew this day would come; just like I knew the day would come when my boys would make it their mission to relentlessly tease their sister, and just like I knew the day would come when sharing a bathroom … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Timings

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Dubai Mum

Just over a week ago the Muslim world welcomed the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims abstain from drinking or eating during daylight hours until sunset when they break their fast. To accommodate those fasting, (and to encourage those not … Continue reading →

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Amazing Dubai

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Dubai Mum

Having children opens the door to that beautiful opportunity to re-experience life through their innocent eyes, and watch them teach you how to effortlessly live in the moment. Raising children in Dubai opens up another world that I never knew … Continue reading →

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What do you call a Heatwave in the Desert?

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Dubai Mum

It started last weekend. The end of May is unusually early. I wasn’t prepared. It felt like it came out of nowhere and blindsided me. At one point, I thought it was just me. After 7 years in the desert, … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Boys

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Dubai Mum

Growing up as the middle child flanked by a brother on either side was interesting and challenging at the same time. The pre-teen years through to the later teen years were the most challenging, and required me to hone a … Continue reading →

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Mrs Mop Dubai Style

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Dubai Mum

Having live in help is an affordable luxury in Dubai. Imagine having someone to do the washing, ironing, cooking, cleaning; all of those chores most of us dread doing. An eternally spotless and tidy house….just imagine….. You get used to … Continue reading →

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Fitness and Fit Bits

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dubai Mum

When it comes to technology, I tend to loiter on the periphery. I don’t feel the need to have the latest gadget or know why it is superior to its washed up predecessor. Even still, it is hard not to … Continue reading →

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‘Carbed’ Out

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Dubai Mum

The past week in the Italian Alps was fabulous. Crisp, fresh snow and aquamarine skies made for a wonderful combination of a snow/sun holiday….all a welcome relief from the rapidly rising temperatures, and what I understand was one of the … Continue reading →

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Little Tibet in Europe

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Dubai Mum

If you had asked me (a non skiier) to recommend a European ski destination Italy would not have come rushing to mind. Instead my mind would have wandered to the usual suspects of Val d’Isere, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Klosters etc. … Continue reading →

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