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Comebacks to sexist put-downs
James wasn’t impressed by last week’s blog. He left a (swiftly deleted as it undermined the anonymity of the blog) comment referring to me as a bunny boiler. All things considered, it didn’t seem the most appropriate put-down yet its … Read more →
Valentine’s Day 2017 Gift Guide
Sushi Shop 2017 new menu, from £4.50 for six pieces
We all like to make like groovy international citizens by ordering in sushi from time to time. But this is not just any sushi—oh no. The new menu from … Read more →
Dating in Dubai
‘My first Dubai “relationship” lasted six dates,’ I said, referring to my first experience of dating in Dubai.
‘That’s a record here,’ my Lebanese colleague replied.
I’d been introduced to James by a mutual friend. The first alarm bell rang … Read more →
WLG on expats and locals
I visited two very different homes in Abu Dhabi this week. The first, a traditional home belonging to and designed by an Emirati family, was ornate, sprawling and featured numerous majlis’ (rooms used to entertain family and guests), some for … Read more →
The Spread Eagle, West Sussex
The credentials:
The Spread Eagle, which dates from 1430, was described by Hilaire Belloc as ‘that oldest and most revered of all the prime inns of this world.’ Originally a coaching inn—both Elizabeth I and Admiral Nelson were patrons—it retains … Read more →
Cultural learnings in Dubai
‘Sorry about that,’ the Bangladeshi taxi driver said as another car pulled out in front of us. Aggressive lane changing without indicating is common during rush hour in Dubai. I was heading to the Shangri-La hotel for a press dinner … Read more →
Meg Randell
Have you always been into handbags? How did this begin?
I’ve always been interested in vintage fashion, rummaging through local charity shops for bargains was something my friends and I loved to do. I remember my first ‘real’ handbag well, … Read more →
Not another lawyer
The Actor sent a message apologising for his behaviour, ‘I’m trying to reach out to the people I hurt and make amends and I realise I wasn’t fair to you.’ I relayed the story to my friend, Sophie, as we … Read more →
Sarah Price
You’ve recently launched Shimmy – what is it and what inspired its creation?
I got the idea for Shimmy from listening to women of all ages in our fittings for the last eight years – all women want a sleeve … Read more →
Familiar faces in unfamiliar territory
‘You won’t return to the UK once you get used to the sunshine,’ the Kenyan at visa services smiled.
‘You’ve never visited Dubai before but you’ve arrived for work,’ the local at passport control laughed. ‘Welcome.’
‘I want to move … Read more →
