Opinion

Mary Robinson Was Asked To Step In On The Princess Latifa Scandal For Logical Reasons
After months of international speculation on the whereabouts of Dubai’s princess, HH Sheikha Latifa (the daughter of the Ruler of …

5 Things You’ll Learn Really Fast If You’re On Crutches In Dubai
After a suffering from a broken bone in my ankle for the past three weeks, I’ve learnt a few things …

Nowhere Does Christmas Quite Like The UAE
It’s a funny thing living in Dubai at Christmas – explaining to the non-Dubaians about ‘yes we celebrate Christmas’ and …

OPINION: Why Choosing ‘Tolerance’ As The Theme For 2019 Is Important For The UAE
Last week, UAE leaders announced 2019 will be the ‘Year of Tolerance‘. The aim of this year’s theme is to …

OPINION: Matthew Hedges Should Have Followed Proper Procedure
Matthew Hedges, the PhD student, came to the UAE to interview people about security surrounding the Arab Spring, and was …

OPINION: SoleDXB Lacked Soul
Pictures from SoleDXB looked incredible this year. There were probably more feeds updates and Instagram stories shared from the event …

OPINION: The Pope’s Visit Proves The UAE Is Built On Religious Tolerance
Last week, it was announced Pope Francis would visit the UAE for the first time. Both HH Sheikh Mohammed bin …

I’ve Lived Without A Wallet Or Bank Card For A Month And Actually Been Okay
Okay, so I’m an absolute idiot, who managed to lose my wallet during a long run a month ago. It …

Buying A Christmas Tree In Satwa Is Basically The Most Dubai Thing You Can Do
On the fabulous long weekend, my pal and I decided to venture out to Satwa to procure a fresh Christmas …