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My dating life in Dubai has gone from abysmal to non-existent. It turned out that Quentin, the vet, whom I thought had flirted with me during a drawn-out visit with...
Not dating in Dubai
My dating life in Dubai has gone from abysmal to non-existent. It turned out that Quentin, the vet, whom I thought had flirted with me during a drawn-out visit with...
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Dubai is a small city. One of the ladies forwarded a screenshot of her Tinder conversation to our ‘ladies nights’ WhatsApp group. Two of the other ladies immediately recognised him...
WLG on cultivating a beginner’s mind
Dubai is a small city. One of the ladies forwarded a screenshot of her Tinder conversation to our ‘ladies nights’ WhatsApp group. Two of the other ladies immediately recognised him...
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...the West’s narrow definition of masculinity plays a significant role… A couple of friends were surprised by how much I’m enjoying my new life in Dubai. It’s down to the...
WLG on friendships
...the West’s narrow definition of masculinity plays a significant role… A couple of friends were surprised by how much I’m enjoying my new life in Dubai. It’s down to the...
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...And now I’m living in Dubai, a diverse city of 2.8 million people… The regional-based designers – who include Madiyah Al Sharqi, known for her ultra-feminine aesthetic; clutch designer Nathalie...
City style
...And now I’m living in Dubai, a diverse city of 2.8 million people… The regional-based designers – who include Madiyah Al Sharqi, known for her ultra-feminine aesthetic; clutch designer Nathalie...
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...definitely a player?’ I replied. ‘Yes, you did.’ ‘I don’t think there was any confusion about his intentions: he took me to possibly the most romantic spot in Dubai for...
WLG’s mum is losing her teeth
...definitely a player?’ I replied. ‘Yes, you did.’ ‘I don’t think there was any confusion about his intentions: he took me to possibly the most romantic spot in Dubai for...
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...of your colleagues at work,’ Samantha replied. ‘I think guys take a “Dubai injection” in preparation for arriving here.’ We both laughed. ‘To be honest, I had to reread your...
WLG on cancellations and invites
...of your colleagues at work,’ Samantha replied. ‘I think guys take a “Dubai injection” in preparation for arriving here.’ We both laughed. ‘To be honest, I had to reread your...
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‘How hot is it today?,’ my mum asks. ‘Thirty degrees,’ I usually reply. ‘Have you been for a swim this week?,’ is the usual follow-up question during our regular Skype...
Whinging pom complaints about Dubai
‘How hot is it today?,’ my mum asks. ‘Thirty degrees,’ I usually reply. ‘Have you been for a swim this week?,’ is the usual follow-up question during our regular Skype...
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...received. ‘What happens in Dubai stays in Dubai, I hear,’ Eric said. Which is probably why it’s best not to take the flashy invites too seriously. If you would like...
WLG on flashy invites
...received. ‘What happens in Dubai stays in Dubai, I hear,’ Eric said. Which is probably why it’s best not to take the flashy invites too seriously. If you would like...
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Shika Bodani
What inspired you to launch new online luxury designer rental service Front Row? Living between London and Dubai, I felt that there was a gap in the market between aspirational...
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego
The credentials: Over the last few years my love of travel has seen me in the strangest positions; from racing the sheik’s horses across deserts in Dubai and living on...
