Author Archives: Dubai Mum

Simple Summer Saving Graces

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Dubai Mum

As the desert temperatures creep relentlessly towards the sky, as mums on the afternoon leg of school runs accept that ‘sweating’ is now an unpalatable part of Dubai life, as heat absorbing black becomes the only reliable colour that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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A New Start

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Dubai Mum

Not long into my notice period in my previous job I was lucky enough to secure another one.  Not really looking for one as I planned an extended summer break, an interesting opportunity presented itself.  Who would have thought I … Continue reading →

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All in a day’s work

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Dubai Mum

A couple of weeks ago DS1 and DD participated in their very first swim gala at school. Time: 8am for boys. 8:40 for girls (this gave parents of girls the opportunity to retire to their air conditioned cars after drop off until it was time … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong Attraction

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Dubai Mum

During the Easter break, we spent a week in the bustling city of Hong Kong.  BK (before kids) DH and I spent 2 years absorbing the sights, sounds and smells of the Special Administrative Region as it is now known.  … Continue reading →

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International Tooth Fairy Duty

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Dubai Mum

Lost tooth 1, Dubai – Well….DS2 was so excited to lose his first tooth.  Bottom left.  It seemed to be wobbly for what seemed like forever.  Yet the suddeness of the ‘fall’ surprised us all.  One minute it was there, … Continue reading →

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An Inspiring Day

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Dubai Mum

A few weeks ago Arsenal supporting DS2 ran onto the hallowed grounds of Liverpool’s Anfield alongside the team’s captain, Steven Gerrard.  Stevie G shepherded DS2 along the line of Spurs’ players as they both shook the hand of each of … Continue reading →

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It’s not just Mother’s Day

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Dubai Mum

Today marks a day that is special to all of us, a day to celebrate how fantastic our Mums are as well as taking time out to think about what an honour it is to be a mum.  On a … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Dance Dubai

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Dubai Mum

I was as excited as a 6 year old on Christmas eve when I heard that Michael Flatley was bringing his show to Dubai.  I immediately decided I would take the family to experience the breathtaking show which honours a … Continue reading →

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Turning Back Time

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Dubai Mum

Not too long ago, I was at a party in a friend’s house.  Hosted by my lovely Emirati friend it was a ‘ladies only’ party.  The dress code, as stipulated by the hostess, was ‘short and sexy’.  Reluctantly I donned … Continue reading →

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A life of discarded uniforms

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Dubai Mum

Originally posted on Dubai's Desperate Housewife:
It started with a ballet outfit when DD was four. Having done ballet aged three in a pink tutu, DD’s ballet school declared that four-year-old ballerinas must wear white. Out went the pink…

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