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I love Christmas and New Year. There’s something about a mass of tinsel, tree lights and an overindulgence in mince pies that makes me feel warm and comfortable inside. And although there’s that...
Wednesday, 30 December 2009 Read
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I’m staring at my new iPhone 3GS. If you’re even partially inclined to geekdom, and certainly if you value elegant design, this is a very desirable object – which is of course why someone (me)...
Wednesday, 23 December 2009 Read
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Dear Mr. Hogan, As a resident of Khalifa City A, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my deepest gratitude to you. You might think I’ve been prompted to share my appreciation because...
Wednesday, 16 December 2009 Read
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With the rush of new hotels arriving in Abu Dhabi, residents and visitors alike are increasingly becoming spoilt for choice on places for dinner. The vast expansion of hotels on offer seems to be in...
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 Read
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After the recent Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi –with all the world-class names and the top brands in racing – plus a multitude of fantastic international music acts and entertainment on our doorstep, I...
Thursday, 12 November 2009 Read
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Like most females, I can admit to having a slight obsession with clothes – and of course, clothes mean shopping. A lot. I can also put my hand up and say that I regularly declare that I have...
Wednesday, 04 November 2009 Read
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Thank goodness there are some people in the UAE capable of clear thinking and saying what the rest of us think. In a world of wishy-washy mealy-mouthed prevarications, of political correctness gone...
Wednesday, 28 October 2009 Read
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There comes a point in every expat’s year when a member of your family decides to descend on your doorstep. And as wonderful as it is to show them around your new homeland, it’s always quite a...
Thursday, 22 October 2009 Read
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I get lost. A lot. Map or no map, GPS or no GPS, this business of finding places and getting to them is beyond me. There is this elusive thing I hear about called “a sense of direction”. Is that...
Thursday, 15 October 2009 Read
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Before you roll your eyes at the idea of yet another expat whining about having to adapt to a different lifestyle, let me just stop you there. Yes, my day did start with a rather angry and frustrated...
Thursday, 08 October 2009 Read
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