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What's it really like living in Dubai with a family? Day trips, activities, dining, and the honest reality of expat life.
We took our two boys (5 and 8) to Atlantis The Palm for 10 nights. Here's everything we learned: costs, packages, restaurants, rooms, and why we fell in love with Dubai enough to move here.
We took our two boys (5 and 8) to Atlantis The Palm for 10 nights. Here's everything we learned: costs, packages, restaurants, rooms, and why we fell in love with Dubai enough to move here.
We drove from Dubai to Oman for 5 days with two kids. Swimming with sea turtles, exploring sinkholes, haggling in souks – here's everything you need to know to plan your own trip.
To celebrate one year in Dubai, we went all out and booked a Sky Pool Villa at Atlantis The Royal. Here's everything – the ridiculous breakfast buffet, the £36 ice creams, and whether it was actually worth it.
From Riley's graduation in a stretch limo to co-working spaces, gym-hopping via Privilee, paddle games, and getting locked out at 2am – here's what a typical (but very Dubai) week looks like for our family.
Adam's away, we've just moved to Villanova, and I'm solo parenting two boys in 43°C heat. Here's what a real week looks like – from 6am school runs to air fryer dinners, starting my broker training, and finally getting a pool day.
We're moving from our apartment in Sobha Hartland to a villa in Villanova. Here's everything – curtain hacks, buying white goods, move-out permits, the emotional goodbye, and what villa life is really like.
We're moving from our apartment at Waves Grande to a townhouse in Villanova. Here's everything you need to know about Ejari, DEWA transfers, internet moves, finding movers, and the real costs of relocating within Dubai.
Nine months into our Dubai journey, we experienced our first Ramadan. Here's everything we learned about this holy month – from fasting and prayers to school hours, traffic, and how to be respectful as non-Muslim expats.
One of our favourite days since moving to Dubai – a complete contrast to city life. Here's exactly how to do the Hatta Dam and Hidden Dubai day trip, with timings, costs, and tips.
Two weeks of real family life in Dubai – from Riley's first rugby game to spontaneous Abu Dhabi trips, trampoline parks, Safari Park adventures, and yes, how to actually buy wine in a dry country.
Our spontaneous 36-hour Abu Dhabi trip turned into one of our favourite experiences. Here's exactly what we did, what it cost, and why we're already talking about going back – maybe even moving there.
After years of dental insecurity and a failed Invisalign attempt in the UK, I finally got my teeth sorted in Dubai. Here's the full process, timeline, and exactly what it cost at Dr Michael's Clinic.
What actually IS a Dubai brunch? How to get £90 worth of food and drinks for £50. Plus UFC gym pricing, hosting friends from the UK, and a PSA about over-the-counter medications you need to hear.
We celebrated our 10-year anniversary at Atlantis The Palm and tried the Imperial Club for the first time. Here's our honest breakdown of costs, what's included, and whether it's actually worth the upgrade.
We started the day at the top of the Palm with a Ferrari. We ended it realising our kids have been through more change than we gave them credit for. Here's the messy, real version of a Dubai adventure day.
Week 7 in Dubai – our last hurrah before the boys started school. Kite Beach for £35, a hidden gem breakfast spot, car finance headaches, and night-time water park chaos.
Everything you need to know about Kite Beach Dubai – parking (free on Sundays!), beach club prices, activities, food options, and facilities. A full walking tour from car park to shoreline.
Everything we did at Atlantis The Palm with our boys (5 and 8): Aquaventure waterpark, dolphin experience, jet skis, kids club, helicopter ride. Real costs and honest reviews.
Everything we did outside the hotel: Dubai Mall, desert safari, Ferrari World. Plus top tips on alcohol, safety, and why this trip made us decide to move to Dubai.
Dubai is excellent for families - extremely safe, great schools, endless activities, and outdoor living for most of the year. The main challenges are the summer heat (June-September) and the transient nature of expat friendships.
Beach days, mall activities, brunches, desert trips, waterparks, indoor play areas, and trips to Abu Dhabi or Oman. There's always something happening - Dubai is very family-oriented.
Dubai is very social and welcoming. Schools, community activities, and expat groups make it easy to connect. The challenge is that people move frequently, so friendships can be transient.
I'd love to help you navigate your Dubai relocation with confidence and clarity.