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  This platform was created with the passion and mission to bring the community together after many tireless and failed attempts to find the right hair and skin products, or sisterhood with likeminded people who could relate or empathise with all the associated hiccups when relocating to a new county. With the UAE’s diverse melting […]

By Helendebrahampofo Like many of us bloggers, I began writing to share my unique experience of the world with others. I wanted to build my brand around the fact that I share my real, honest experiences with all of you. I am many things. A Christian, a Woman, a Wife, a Brit, an Expat but the […]

Good news!  The year has started off with a bang and we are so excited for all that is to come in the next few months! We are delighted to announce after a wonderful visit and talks with Barsha based business, Shades Salon, that we now have our first official partnership! We took a trip […]

The men behind Global Brothers Podcast, Marlon Weir and Heath Bailey attended The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival and caught up with artist, business man and philanthropist Akon, asking some key questions about his new Wakanda like city project and his thoughts on moving forward with the African diaspora. Take a look at the interview below and […]

Happy UAE ?? National Day! It’s hard to believe this country was formed just 48 years ago, what an incredible transformation across the 7 emirates with admiral leadership! To the rulers, thank you for sharing and following your vision, so we can all come to the UAE to live ours.Which emirate do you like the […]

By Helendebrahampofo Happy October, people! October marks Black History Month in the UK so I’m dedicating this month to documenting my experiences in the UAE from the perspective of a Black Expat. This week, I’ll answer the five questions I get asked the most when I tell people that I’ve relocated to Abu Dhabi (not Dubai, Abu Dhabi). Being Black and […]

Blessings to you as you read this. Here in Dubai, the official 1st day of Ramadan has been announced as Monday 6th May after a meeting of the moon-sighting committee. Whether you live in the UAE and celebrate this holy month or not, many things will differ from your normal plans and routine from working […]

Hey hey, how are you doing it’s Kai here. A British born and raised girl with a West Indian upbringing, a genuine love for music, an entrepreneurial spirit and a huge heart for helping people and a big lover of life! I’ve been in Dubai for just over two years now and one of the […]

Do you have a black owned business or service that the masses need to hear about? Perhaps you know of a spot that your friends don’t or you’ve been wondering why a place you love doesn’t have as many customers as you think they should. We’d like to hear about these places! We want to […]

Hey, Hey, Hey! If you’re reading this, I firstly just want to say a massive thank you for taking the time out to stop by and read this post. In today’s busy, distraction filled society, it can be hard to take a moment and really connect with people around us or catch up with our […]