Some people say summer in Dubai is the season of stillness. But for most of us, it’s the season of survival — and that means finding indoor places that feel like an escape, not just a freeze box.

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Does summer in Dubai feel like a long stretch of AC and stir-craziness?

We’ve been there and luckily, there’s an indoor world of family adventures that’s cool, creative, and gentle on the budget.

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“It’s fine. It’s just a little warm.”

Famous last words.

If you’ve lived in Dubai for more than one summer, you already know. There’s a very real, very funny, very denial-filled journey we all go th...

Ever feel like Dubai hits pause in July?

The school run chaos disappears, traffic thins out, even the malls feel… quieter.

Group chats go quiet. Your go-to café has empty tables.

And you’re left wo...

Let’s be honest, packing for summer trips feels like a mental game of “what if.”

What if there's a fancy dinner? What if I need gym clothes? What if I suddenly become the kind of person who hikes?

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It’s that time of year again.

The suitcases are out, your fridge is suspiciously empty, and your to-do list is somehow longer than ever. But before the airport dash and the “did-we-pack-the-charger” ...

If you're not Muslim, the Islamic New Year might quietly pass by.

A day off you weren’t expecting, a small calendar reminder, maybe a Google search.

No countdowns, no fireworks, no big energy.

But ...

The buzz is real: everyone seems to be moving to Dubai

From your cousin who just relocated for work, to that influencer you follow who suddenly has Burj Khalifa views in the background—Dubai is havin...

Some seasons require hustle. Others require healing. But most of us were never taught how to do both.

Living abroad often sounds like an adventure — and it is. But it’s also a series of quiet goodbye...

There’s a certain ache that comes with living far from the people you love. And as expat women in Dubai, we’ve learned to carry it quietly — through missed birthdays, late-night video calls, and the s...

Why saying “yes” all the time feels even harder when you’re living abroad

Let’s be honest — people-pleasing doesn’t magically disappear when you relocate. In fact, for many expat women, it gets worse...

So you’ve moved to Dubai… and summer is coming. Welcome to the season of 45°C heat, melted sandals, and becoming best friends with your AC remote.

But here’s the good news: thousands of expat women h...