Category Archives: Middle East

US Politics and Dubai

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Dubai Mum

On Wednesday, 7 November, one of our office boys, J, approached me to say, ‘Congratulations Madam, Obama has won again’ (yes, we have office boys!  I am not quite sure what the PC term for this role is.  Photocopying and … Continue reading →

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The Cat Amongst the Pigeons

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Dubai Mum

DS2 has created divisions in the household.  He is only 5 years old, but he is like a union leader…..refusing to follow/listen/acknowldege what his more experienced elders (i.e., DH and Grandad)  have known for a very, very, very longtime – … Continue reading →

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So Loved and Now Lost

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Dubai Mum

I know it sounds overly dramatic to speak of a lost, inanimate, threadbare, much-in-need-of-a-wash, favourite comfy toy in that way, but that’s how I feel.  I can’t even begin to imagine how DD feels. Today she went to the mall … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Hallow’een has become like Christmas for the kids.  In the run up to the day, they talk about it non-stop and pour as much energy into the celebration as they do into writing their letters to Santa!  They drag me … Continue reading →

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Seasons

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Dubai Mum

are something that one feels Dubai is missing. When asked, people will often say that there are only three real seasons in Dubai: hot, hotter and OMG, have I died and gone to hell? And then we creep towards the … Continue reading →

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Dummies’ Guide to Spanx

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Dubai Mum

So, went along to the Black Tie gala dinner.  It was a great night out.  The spanx remained intact…just.  Still not the ‘red carpet’ effect….but could still go to the loo without whipping out the Swiss Army Knife! 3 glasses … Continue reading →

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Birthday Parties

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Dubai Mum

DS2 had his first ‘big’ birthday party over the weekend.  He has just started Big School and we promised he could invite everyone in his new class.  He was so excited.  A party at a private venue with him as … Continue reading →

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Battle of Wills

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Dubai Mum

So, having had a, how should I best describe it?  Oh yes, a challenging year with DS1’s homework last year, I thought I would pre-empt all future resistance by planning my strategy in advance of the new academic year.  I … Continue reading →

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