Gubbi of Arabia - Expat Life in Dubai

• The Story of Billie & Doctor 9 years ago (Hiking with puppies at Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah… you will note that Alex is holding Billie for the picture and #billiedontcare)So if we’re gonna do this whole “blogging” thing again, we’re gonna need to introduce you to a couple of new supporting characters. You already know Alex...
• Hello- I am moving to Dubai soon it seems as the man has accepted a position there and I am scared outta my mind and not sure what to think. Can you give me an idea of what to expect? I am in my 30's moving from the Midwest, Nebraska with two dogs and a h 9 years ago Don’t be scared!Dubai is actually very similar to the Midwest… no, really! In order to get anywhere you drive long distances in big cars through flat, sometimes dull landscapes. People in both places tend to warm, friendly, hospitable, and often overweight, with religious beliefs that are...
• Enjoying the blog and the amazing photographs - keep going! What are the 3 most important factors that stand out as having had a profound effect on your life? Have you ever thought of turning this into a book? 9 years ago Thank you - I’m back, baby!!!If I answer in pure stream-of-consciousness fashion the three most important factors that stand out as having a profound effect on my life are food, family (including dogs), and doing things that make me sweat. In related news, I am not the world’s deepest human...
• How old are you? 9 years ago I will turn thirty-noneofyourbusiness this August.
• Hi Gubbi.. after serious reading and scrutiny of your blogs..i am quite amazed that its your complete dairy of middle east experience. i was so refreshed .. being me in doha.. i now started looking my life in new way.. thank you i will be your serious fol 9 years ago Thank you for the super-kind words, Rasheed! I love the feeling of being immersed in someone’s life through their blog - to be honest, I almost prefer going back into the archives of a really great blog over reading novels! (Yes, I am a wayward lost child of the internet generation in that...

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