Starting Out After DeliveryMost mothers who give birth in Dubai's hospitals will find nurses and lactation consultants on hand in those first hours to help with positioning and latch. Take advanta... (more)
Sustainable Living in a Desert City
Dubai's climate and lifestyle bring their own environmental challenges. The long, intense summer means air conditioning runs almost constantly, freshwater is p... (more)
Sustainability Matters Even in a Fast-Growing City
Dubai has built a reputation for ambition and growth, and increasingly that ambition includes cleaner air, less waste and smarter energy use. For a ... (more)
Tips for Small Business Owners in Dubai
There's a persistent idea that successful entrepreneurs must be up before sunrise, answering emails while the rest of the city sleeps. In Dubai, where the w... (more)
A Cup of Tea, Dubai StyleTea drinking is woven into daily life across Dubai, whether it's a quick karak from a corner stall, a delicate Arabic tea with mint after a meal, or a proper English-style... (more)
Gifting Your Boss the Right Way in DubaiDubai offices bring together colleagues from dozens of nationalities, and not everyone celebrates Christmas the same way — or at all. That makes choosing a gift... (more)
Coconuts Are Everywhere in Dubai, Even Though None Grow Here
Dubai does not grow coconuts, but thanks to its position as a trading hub and its large South Asian, Southeast Asian and East African commu... (more)
Planning Ahead Makes the Difference
Dubai has a reputation for luxury, but a great holiday here does not have to be an expensive one. The city is built around choice, and for every five-star experienc... (more)
Thinking Beyond the Usual Gift BoxFinding a birthday gift for a husband in Dubai comes with its own set of advantages. Between the malls, the souks, and the sheer variety of nationalities living side ... (more)
Dubai Is Safe, But Not Scam-FreeDubai has a reputation as one of the safer big cities in the world, and for the most part that reputation is well earned. Violent street crime is rare, and the local au... (more)
Self-Esteem in a City Like Dubai
Living in Dubai means constantly being surrounded by new faces, new cultures, and a pace of life that rarely slows down. Between building a career, adjusting to a new ... (more)
Why Cockroaches Thrive in Dubai HomesDubai's heat and humidity, especially through the long summer months, create ideal conditions for cockroaches. Buildings with central air conditioning offer th... (more)