Do you have family or friends visiting? Worried about spending too much while they are here? There are plenty of free activities that can be done around Dubai if you just know where to look. Our budgeting experts Selma and Susan at Dirham Stretchers, have found just a handful of free activities that are worth checking out, some of which are also great if you have bored kids at home and not much cash to…
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I have a little secret to reveal, while I wouldn’t consider my husband and I as ‘hoarders’, we do have a tendency to become attached to our possessions and giving them more sentimental value than they deserve. My husband seems to have an issue with wanting to keep every single gadget, wire and electronic item, despite never or rarely using them. I have heard through the grapevine, that this seems to be quite common ‘husband’…
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The beauty of festive decorating at home, is that, whatever your seasonal style, there’s no such thing as too much! This ‘more is more’ time of year gives us all free reign to really go for it with our Christmas trees, tablescapes and general decking of boughs (even if we do have to google what a bough is first)! The good news is that with so many affordable Christmas collections in the shops, and with…
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We’re thrilled to share with you this pretty princess themed 1st birthday party by the wonderful team at Fabulous Day Events. This birthday party was held in the client’s private residence, and we are just in love with the gorgeous white and pink decor.  We understand from Fabulous Day that the client wanted the party to be enjoyed by mainly adults, and this really shows in the clever styling where pretty feminine decor has been…
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With all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of time. Before you know it, it’s Christmas! A DIY advent calendar that you and your family can craft together will help you count down to the big day. You’ll be able to reuse many of these over the years, and you can be as creative as you want with the decor. Whether you want something traditional, kitschy, or something…
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If you’re planning to entertain at home this Christmas but fancy a break from the kitchen, we’ve rounded up some of Dubai’s Best Christmas Turkey Takeaways (with all the trimmings of course!) just for you! Our Home Club top tip though is to make sure you order well in advance to ensure you secure the perfect turkey for your loved ones to enjoy this Christmas.  Now let’s get stuck in…Enjoy!  Meliã Desert Palm Dubai Meliã…
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From divine smelling pine trees brought in all the way from snowy Denmark to perfectly pre-decorated artificial trees, here is the Home Club ME Christmas Tree shopping guide. Whether you are looking for a real tree or artificial, big to small and pre decorated to plain, we have rounded up some of the best ‘go to’ places for your perfect Christmas tree. But before deciding on the where we need to narrow down the what…….
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It’s a wonderful time of year, with so many celebrations to be enjoyed across all cultures! Enjoying festivities and having all kinds of tempting food on offer often go hand in hand, so here are some top tips about how you can have a healthier, yet still enjoyable festive season.   Eat breakfast! It is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this is so true! Even if you know…
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Costumes & candy are usually what comes to mind when you think of Halloween. But actually, there’s a deeper tradition set within the All Hallows Eve: DIY! In the same way that you’d get creative with your costume, you should also get creative with DIY Halloween decorations for your home. We love the idea of pumpkin carving and painted decor, but as most of you know, pumpkins in the UAE can be quite pricey and…
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If you’ve been in the UAE for a while, or perhaps you’ve started a young family here; then chances are, you have thought about moving from an apartment to a villa and that villa may (if you’re super lucky) come with a pool. If you are moving into a new home with a pool or thinking about it, then our home maintenance & lighting expert, Bjorn Fagerlind of Handy Scandy, recommends a few Questions &…
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