Tag Archives: pilot’s wife Dubai

Moving to Meydan: The new house rollercoaster

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Circles in the Sand

“So what do you think?” I asked, gazing at the lounge walls in our empty new villa. The smell of fresh paint tickled my nostrils as I waited for DH’s response. I’d gone for three different colours (green, charcoal and … Continue reading →

My first e-book: A quick summer read for just 99p (or less!)

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Circles in the Sand

Please share! If you’re looking for a light summer read, please think about downloading my first e-book. It’s a short (ish) story, and a super-quick, easy read. I’m raising a celebratory glass, as, believe me, I nearly went cross-eyed trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Dubai schools, Parenting | Tagged Circles in the Sand fiction, Cupcakes & Heels, Dubai moms, Dubai mums, Dubai schools, e-book about Dubai mothers, I don't know how she does it abroad, Marianne Makdisi author, Marianne Makdisi fiction, pilot's life Dubai, pilot's wife Dubai, short story, UAE, working mom, working mom in Dubai, working mother, working mum, working mum in Dubai | 4 Comments

A wing and a prayer

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Circles in the Sand

“You look nervous – you okay?” DH put the car in park and laid his hand on my knee. “You don’t have to come if you don’t want to.” “I’m fine,” I lied. “There’s no way I’m watching you all … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holiday, Parenting, Travel | Tagged a pilot's life, Adirondack Park, Adirondacks NY, aviation, Cessna, flying lesson, flying over Adirondack Park, flying over Lake George New York state, learning to fly, pilot family, pilot's wife blog, pilot's wife Dubai, upstate New York, US vacation, vacation in upstate New York | 2 Comments

Why must our lush gardens be destroyed?

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Circles in the Sand

A sense of calmness usually descends on me when I stand in my garden. There’s something very peaceful about the scent of frangipani and jasmine all around, the birds chirping away in the trees, and the glorious sight of red, pink … Continue reading →

Posted in Dubai | Tagged Dubai garden, green Dubai, Meydan South, Meydan South Dubai, pilot family Meydan South, pilot's wife Dubai, preserving the environment in Dubai, save Layan Community's trees, trees in Dubai, turning Dubai green | 5 Comments

So how was your weekend?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Circles in the Sand

It’s something you don’t expect to hear when you ask someone about their weekend. But with my son attending a school where at least 60 per cent of the students come from airline families (who get super cheap tickets), I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Dubai, Expat, Family, Parenting, Travel, Weekend | Tagged airline family in Dubai, airline travel perks, Dubai schools, Emirates staff travel, expat children, pilot's family life in Dubai, pilot's wife Dubai | Leave a comment

Middle East airlines take glamour to new heights

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Circles in the Sand

When my husband, an A380 pilot, goes to work, he’s accompanied by an entourage of cabin crew – I’ve lost count, but it’s something like 27, mostly women in their 20s – who manage to make that glam look seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Dubai, Expat | Tagged air hostess, airline fashion trends, Emirates cabin crew, Emirates flight attendant, Etihad cabin crew, Etihad flight attendant, Etihad launches new uniforms for cabin crew, flight attendants, get the Emirates glamorous look, glamour in the sky, Middle East airlines image, Middle East flight attendants, pilot's wife Dubai, stylish air hostess, the Emirates look | 4 Comments

The green-eyed monster

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Circles in the Sand

“Enjoy Sydney,” I said tersely, and I did mean it; it’s just that I wished I was going too. Like I do nearly every time my DH goes on a trip. Yes, I can be a jealous wife – and … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Dubai, Expat, Family, Parenting | Tagged balancing life, being married to a pilot, challenges of motherhood, husband who travels a lot, jealous of husband's work trip, mum juggling act, pilot's wife, pilot's wife Dubai, strong-willed difficult children, working mother, working mum, working mum in Dubai | 17 Comments

Hello Holland

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Circles in the Sand

I know you might think, ‘Didn’t she just get back from somewhere?’ when reading this post, and you’d be right. But sometimes you have to do crazy things to, well, make life that bit more interesting. Like fly for 13 … Continue reading →

Posted in Dubai, Expat, Travel | Tagged Amsterdam, becoming a pilot, being married to a pilot, pilot's wife Dubai | 18 Comments

Post-holiday blues

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Circles in the Sand

You’d think a six-day mini-holiday to the UK shouldn’t take six days to recover from, but somehow this whole week has been all about getting back into the swing of things. The time difference and arriving back in Dubai on … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Dubai, Expat, Family, Parenting | Tagged airline family in Dubai, being married to a pilot, expat children with jet lag, jet lag, jet lag in children, jet-setting is not all glamour, pilot's wife Dubai | 5 Comments

Hats off to DH

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Circles in the Sand

A question I get asked a lot is: “So, does your husband always fly the same route?” I guess I can understand why people might think this – bus drivers, ferry operators, London underground drivers, long-distance truck drivers, mums on … Continue reading →