Tag Archives: Dubai Autodrome

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 New Weekend

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Dubai Mum

In times gone by, weekends were lazy, ‘do nothing’ affairs. In the past I could sloth around in my PJs until lunchtime before I showered, dressed and made my way to a long, lazy brunch by the river Thames that … Continue reading →

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Destination Dubai

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Dubai Mum

In November two of my gorgeous girlies will be visiting us in the sandpit.  Most definitely an early Christmas pressie for me, and for them, a much needed break from the predictable long, dark, damp winter afternoons of England and … Continue reading →

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Firestarter and Speed Demon

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Dubai Mum

are the new monikers DS1 and DD have assumed for their recently started go-karting careers! On their first karting experience last week they were registered using their first names.  Today, they were happy to use their registered names….until they saw … Continue reading →

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A Weekend Sojourn

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Dubai Mum

Each January we head off to a hotel to escape the incessant and unbearable drone of the 24 hour motor race across the road at the Dubai Autodrome.  This year we decided to try the Hilton Resort and Spa in … Continue reading →

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