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Hello and welcome! My blog aims to dispel the myth that all ex-pat mothers in Dubai are gin-swilling, diamond-clad, double-kissing Jumeriah Janes who continually palm their children off on the housemaid to hunt down the latest designer handbag.
Circles in the Sand | Expat Living in Dubai Blog
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If you live in Dubai, were you woken up to the sound of your phone blaring out like a police siren last Monday morning? If, like me, this roused you from a deep slumber, did you have absolutely no idea …
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This weekend, I found myself in Abu Dhabi again! Not for monster trucks this time, but to attend the book fair at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec). I was there to promote my book, Distracted Housewife in Dubai, …
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1y ago
This weekend I had the hilarious pleasure of making a pit stop in Abu Dhabi to attend the adrenalin-fuelled Monster Jam event at Etihad Arena. It was great, kind of like a baseball game – relaxed vibe, family friendly, lots of …
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1y ago
What a coronation it was! The pomp, the circumstance, the historical significance, the bird’s eye view of the Abbey, and of course, the mandatory fancy hats (“I’ve got that hat,” my mum exclaimed on seeing European Commission president Ursula von der …
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1y ago
Scottish rock band Texas performed at Irish Village in Dubai this weekend, and it was a night to remember. Fans turned up in droves to enjoy the group’s signature sound and high-energy performance – and what better venue than the …
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1y ago
Dubai is a great place to get a massage, and there are so many options. Want a traditional Thai massage? No problem. How about a hot stone massage? Sure thing. And if you’re feeling really adventurous, you can even try a …
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1y ago
On waking up it was eerily quiet, as non-school days always are. I lay in bed and thought about what to do for Eid. DH was in Australia; the teenagers were still sleeping. It would probably be hours before they …
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1y ago
Along with knowing the ways to wish someone a happy Eid, including the use of “Eid Mubarak”, “Khair Mubarak”, “Eid Saeed” and “Jazak Allah Khair”, it’s also worth knowing what not to say. You look like you’ve lost weight! During …
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1y ago
My 14-year-old had a shifty look on his face this week when he told me he was in debt to his mate Finley, by 25aed. He looked particularly worried, I noted. Then, wouldn’t you know it, Finley turned up at …
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1y ago
Well, I thought I’d seen it all when I was tailgated by a school bus in the rain a couple of weeks ago. I hadn’t – tonight’s tailgating episode left my eyes as wide as saucers! Trundling along, I heard honking …
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