Monthly Archives: December 2013

Happy 2014 from Dubai

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Dubai Mum

A veritable feast of pyrotechnics awaits Dubaians at the stroke of midnight.  Dubai is primed to go down in the record books again with an attempt to stage the world’s largest fireworks’ display.  The Emirate is ready to fire 400,000 … Continue reading →

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Dress Code Emirati Style

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Dubai Mum

I was recently invited to a party by an Emirati colleague.  A gorgeous mother of 5 kids, was hosting her annual ‘girls’ get together’ at her home.  Mums and kids invited.  No men…reminded me of girlie get togethers all around … Continue reading →

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Post Christmas Come Down

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Dubai Mum

When it came to relying on the power of Santa’s ever watching eye, this year has proven difficult.  Generally the threat of ‘Santa’s watching’ was effective as early as July.  Suspecting/dreading that this year might be the last year for … Continue reading →

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Taking a walk Dubai’s wild side

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Dubai Mum

The recent visit of two best friends to Dubai opened up my eyes to a side of the Emirate which, to date, I had sadly not had the opportunity to experience.  Deliberately timed to coincide with the best weather the … Continue reading →

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