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2 May at 9 AM
Indian Expat Living in Dubai - Interview With Minakhee
Minakhee is a full-time mother and home manager and a part time writer, blogger and painter. Despite completing her Masters in Sociology and a course in Advertising and Marketing Research, her interest in writing lead her to work as a Content Writer for 7 years. Due to her continued passion for writing she had been awarded the title of the...
17 Apr at 9 AM
Filipino Expat Living in Dubai - Interview With Malaya
Malaya moved from the sunny islands of the Philippines to the vast sand dunes of Dubai, UAE, working as a Graphic Designer. Extending her art from home, she explores Dubai's art scene and tries to interact with other artists, attending art events and shows. She would love to have a one-woman show of her own someday, and hoping for Dubai to be...
26 Feb at 1 PM
Moving to Dubai - Kingdom of the Expats
Dubai has long since attracted thousands of ex-pats seeking to live a lavish life style in the lap of luxury. In 2010 Dubai had a population of over 2 million people with only 13% UAE nationals. The majority of the population, even today, is made up from expatriates from all over the world. Every year Dubai sees the arrival of 10,000 ex-pats...
15 Feb at 9 AM
Canadian Expat Living in Dubai UAE - Interviewing Corrine
Corrine moved to Dubai at the ripe age of 21 with the idea of only staying for a maximum of three years (her work contract). Three years then turned to five! She met her husband on a flight to Sydney. Shortly after, they married and had a daughter who they planned on naming Sydney, but last minute changed their minds! Little Ruby is now two...
10 Feb at 9 AM
British Expat in United Arab Emirates - Interviewing Helen
Helen has been to 48 countries in four decades in search of the answer to the question: "Why do people live where they do?" She hasn't found the answer yet but has had fun trying. A journalist and freelance communications consultant, she created expatexplorers.org to document her travels when she moved aboard to live. She is known for being...
7 Feb at 11 AM
Driving in UAE - An Expat Perspective
Local Expert Series: Driving in UAE by Helen McClure Going in circles - learning to drive in the UAE The topic of traffic and terrible driving is a popular one among expats in Dubai, who like to spend the evening chewing the cud over a glass of wine. And it is little wonder that the habits of some leave a lot to be desired. There are...
3 Dec at 3 PM
England to Dubai - Expat Interview With Lucy
In 2010 Lucy Martin and her husband moved from the UK to Dubai with just one large suitcase each. It was one of those terribly sensible decisions that makes sound fiscal sense – a decision made with the head rather than the heart – and, while Dubai certainly has its charms, Lucy found it difficult to adjust to life in a place so...
3 Dec at 9 AM
From Kolkata to Dubai - Expat Interview With Ishita
Ishita Saha blogs at Ishita Unblogged (see listing here) where she writes about food stories, culture and history - all juxtaposed against her daily living in the UAE. Her posts are articulate, detailed as well as humorous and are reflections of the three things that she's obsessed with - Food, Travel and Photography. Here's the interview...
2 Dec at 1 PM
Jamaican Expats In UAE - Expat Interview With Chef and Steward
Chef and Steward is a fun food and lifestyle partnership between husband and wife, Chef Lij and Kari Heron. Hailing from Jamaica, they have lived in the USA, Turks & Caicos, Malaysia and now the UAE. Chef Lij is a head chef with over 10 years in the industry post his culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of America. Kari is a trained...
25 Nov at 3 PM
Canadian Expat In Abu Dhabi - Expat Interview With Ann Marie
Ann Marie McQueen is a Canadian journalist who moved to Abu Dhabi in 2008 to work on a team that launched the English newspaper The National, and is now the editor of the Arts&Life section. She launched her blog, A Canadian in Abu Dhabi (see listing here), shortly after arriving in the United Arab Ermirates. Ann Marie never dreamed she would...
20 Nov at 3 PM
Cyprus to Dubai UAE- Expat Interview With FooDiva
FooDiva, aka Samantha Wood, a Greek-Cypriot-British national, spent her early years growing up in the Caribbean before returning to Cyprus followed by the UK. In 1999, she swopped her London life in fashion PR for Dubai and a corporate career in mostly hospitality PR and marketing. 18 months ago she set up her own business with a number of...
17 Nov at 1 PM
The Netherlands to Dubai UAE - Expat Interview With Francine
Francine Spiering left the Netherlands 14 years ago to follow her geologist husband to live in the vibrant city of New Orleans. It felt like a giant step to give up her job (in publicity for cultural organizations and freelance book translation) to become “the spouse” but as it turns out, it also proved a great opportunity to focus on her...
12 Nov at 11 AM
British Expat Living In Dubai UAE - Expat Interview With Mrs Dubai
Mrs Dubai knew since she was tiny that she had to live somewhere hot and sunny. Even her mum said it was just a matter of time before she packed her bags and left. Luckily, she met a man who agreed, and the two of them set off for life in Dubai, where Mrs Dubai pursued a career publishing for seven years before having children and taking a...
2 Nov at 9 AM
