Material Girls – custom women's clothing and designer alterations in Zaa'beel 1, Dubai. Open daily 10am–1pm and 4pm–10pm.
Practical ways to communicate in Dubai when English isn't shared, from taxis and souks to building staff and delivery riders.
Practical creative writing advice shaped by life in Dubai, from finding quiet places to write to using the city's mix of languages and settings for inspiration.
A guide to making the most of quiet evenings alone in a Dubai apartment, from beating the heat indoors to building a rhythm that feels satisfying rather than lonely.