Material Girls – custom women's clothing and designer alterations in Zaa'beel 1, Dubai. Open daily 10am–1pm and 4pm–10pm.
Practical, Dubai-specific advice on hydration, timing, clothing and gear for staying safe and comfortable outdoors during the hot, humid months.
A practical breakdown of Dubai cleaning costs, the legal difference between a licensed company and a private maid visa, and the questions that separate a properly set-up cleaner from a risky one.
Simple, low-drama tactics for managing pushy neighbours, chatty colleagues and demanding relatives in Dubai's busy, tightly-connected community.