Back when I was still fairly new to Dubai, it was announced that the UAE had won it’s bid to host Expo 2020. I really didn’t understand all the fuss. All I knew was that the rent prices suddenly went up which was dumb given it wasn’t for another 8 or 9 years. I remember…
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Mica Paris sings Aretha Franklin
When Dubai Opera announced that Mica Paris was coming to sing Aretha Franklin songs, I have to admit that it wasn’t on my top 10 list of things to do. I don’t mind Aretha songs but I could only name you one. I also couldn’t tell you anything more about Mica Paris aside from she…
My Holibops
Hello everyone! I’ve been a bit quite because a) I wasn’t very well and b) then I went home for a couple of weeks of “rest”. It is never actually a restful holiday as any expat knows. It is literally spent chasing around seeing as many friends as you can, and trying to maximise your…
Dubai World Cup, 2018
Very early one morning last week, I got a text from one of my coworkers asking if I have ever been to the Dubai World Cup. I figure it was just a “do you think I should go” type question so said that I hadn’t been because it was expensive if you aren’t into horse…
I’m Proud of Me
That is not a statement that you will hear very often, but in this case it is completely true! Recently I was invited karting. Yes, people still do the go-karting thing that I thought had died out back in the early 2000’s! I was really chuffed to be asked along because it’s a group I…
Bay Square
There is a little known area behind Downtown called Bay Square. It is technically Business Bay but it is, in my mind, too far from the main area to count! It isn’t going to be little known for much longer though as there is a Double Tree by Hilton that is just open, and they…
New Year’s Eve, 2017
When in Dubai for New Year celebrations, there is only one thing you should do… you should see the fireworks at the Burj Khalifa. Sadly this year they announced that the fireworks were cancelled and were being replaced with a light and lazer show. I cannot tell you how disappointed I was. The only other…
Winchester Winter Market
On one of his many long drives the other week, The Boy was listening to some or other grown up boring chat show type radio programme and was highly entertained to listen to a discussion on the appalling state of the ice and size at Winchester’s temporary ice rink. He was also amused by the…
A Very Versace Weekend – Pt.1
I’m an Aunty again! My wonderful sister had her third child on Wednesday and he is utterly divine! Naturally this had to be celebrated, and so we celebrated in expat style… with a brunch! There are so many on offer at the moment that it was a tough choice, but after reading Lil One Of…
Ripe Market, Al Barsha Pond Park
I am a food fan, in case you’ve not guessed. I love pretty much all foods – except anything with those pesky nuts in! When a friend of mine offered me a trip out to the local organic farmers market, I jumped at the chance! I was slightly more prepared this time however. I had…
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