Step into the enchanting love story of Elena and Shukhrat, founders of photo and video production company, SHUGA FILMS, nestled in the vibrant heart of Dubai. Originally hailing from Russia and Uzbekistan respectively, their paths converged in the dazzling desert landscape of the UAE. Their story unfolds like a modern-day fairytale, sparked by a chance encounter on social media. Elena, in search of picturesque vistas for her shoots, stumbled upon Shukhrat’s captivating work. A message…
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We’re thrilled to present another exquisite UAE-based wedding, featuring a captivating couple with Iraqi heritage. Despite living in London, UK, and Melbourne, Australia, they managed a long-distance relationship before finally relocating to Melbourne and planning their destination wedding from afar with the assistance of the talented wedding planners at The Purple Chair. Below, Rasha Badran and Aula Jubbawey from The Purple Chair talk us through the wedding, working with the couple and leave us with…
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A Winter Wonderland Wedding In Dubai Living in Dubai, we are used to the city forever keeping us on our toes with its latest grand announcements: a ski slope in the middle of a mall, no problem! Building the world’s tallest tower … sure! So, when a bride wants snow for her big day in the desert, it’s snow she gets. Here, we speak to Jennifer McGarrigle and Noora Al Suwaidi, founders of Exquisite Events,…
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A Bridal Bright Smile |’My Dental Clinic’ Dubai If you follow my personal blog over at www.expatbride.com, you will know that I have had some major problems with my gnashers. From dealing with dodgy dentists, to excruciating wisdom tooth pain, to one of my teeth actually falling out, it’s not only been distressing for me, it’s also been incredibly painful and costly. I have no idea why I have all these issues, as I brush my teeth…
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