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Nov 2024
31m 9s

Making Friends in Dubai

British Mums
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On the Sofa with British Mums Season 2: Episode 5 – Making Friends in Dubai.
In this week’s episode, Emma chats to the two newest members of the British Mums team – Laura and Tara. We find out a little bit more about these two wonderful ladies who help keep the cogs turning behind the scenes in the British Mums community. Laura has been in the UAE for 3 years and talks about how having young children can help you make friends in a new country. She also compares making friends to dating and taking the time to find that person you really click with. Whilst Tara, who is a 10-year Dubai expat, talks about the sadness when friends move away and how COVID had an impact on her friendship group. And then, of course, we talk Christmas because Emma just can’t help herself! Travel plans, Christmas dinner and how we’re planning on celebrating during the most joyful time of the year. Click below to find out more about all our festive events, and make sure to hit that follow button.

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