Letters

I'm looking for my next rental. I saw a villa advertised on a website that was in my price range, location etc, so I called the agent, only...

I’ve come to the conclusion that some people in this country really cannot drive, and really shouldn’t be behind the wheel.

I'm not talking about the reckless morons who think they're on a race track. I'm not talking about the space invading tailgaters or the...

After working in the UAE for the past four years, I have just started staying at home to take care of my two-year-old baby.

Though it's exciting, I must admit that it has its own challenges, mainly financially. Two people used to be earning, but now only one is...

I recently met an Arabic woman who spoke to me in Arabic.

When I told her I didn't speak Arabic and could we possibly converse in English, she got extremely angry and raised her voice at me, saying...

I have lived in Dubai for the past 12 years and I never cease to be saddened by the way some people treat their housemaids.

I have just been in the supermarket in Umm Suqeim and in front of me was a 'madam' walking into the shop with her housemaid (in pyjamas and...

I read your ‘Around the World in 80 pages’ piece on the travel journal and I think it’s a great idea to have a book in that sort of format.

I'll definitely be needing one when we travel this summer. Great thinking and keep those ideas coming - we need to keep our little ones...

While taking a walk around the lake in Al Reem 2 in Arabian Ranches, a man was walking towards me with a pram and a dog without a leash.

When the dog advanced towards me, I requested that he should take care of his dog. He had the audacity to reply that his children are his...

I can’t believe what happened to me in broad daylight in Al Khan, Sharjah. There were three young lads hanging about near the post office where I’d been to pay my Sewa and telephone bills.

They started following me. Suddenly, after following me for quite a long time, one of them came right up and snatched at my hand, which...

I can’t believe how inconsiderate and rude some motorists can be towards learner drivers.

Despite the learning signs clearly displayed on these training vehicles, some impatient motorists honk, tailgate and flash their lights at...