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Topical Topics of Conversation in Dubai

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Dubai Mum

It’s funny how the world pokes fun at the British for considering the weather a ‘must’ topic of conversation.  It is almost frowned upon not to make reference to the weather in 99% of your conversations in Blighty.  It is … Continue reading →

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Santa is Watching

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Since July, it has taken all my strength to refrain from using what I thought was the ultimate bribe; Santa is watching!  And it was with the excitement and enthusiasm of a 6 year old standing in line to see … Continue reading →

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Why, Oh Why Dubai?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Dubai Mum

Last weekend I received an email from the gym club DD attends.  A government department issued a ban on local sports halls being hired by private clubs for use by gymnastics clubs and the like. The ban was effective immediately. … Continue reading →

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Praying for more rain

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Dubai Mum

Our first year in Dubai, the rains came in January. It was the time George Bush Jr was visiting and practically the entire city was closed off for security reasons. I don’t know what surprised me more: the fact that … Continue reading →

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