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5 Minute Interviews with Expats Living in Dubai
Meeting new people can be one of the most daunting yet rewarding ventures you undertake when moving to Dubai. The team at Expat Echo Dubai looks forward to meeting as many expats as possible and would like to feature you in our Into-yous section. Please complete our 5 minute interview and submit your answers along with a profile picture (in JPEG format).
This week’s Into-yous features Australian expat Julie Snodgrass
Tell us a little about yourself:
Mother of 2, and business owner of Topszy . I created Topszy to cover up when nursing a baby, and to keep cool. Topszy is a great travelling item for on planes as it doubles as a scarf and over blanket! Now enjoys helping other mums with maternity styling & having coffee in the morning to start her day. Read more
This week’s Into-yous features Filipino expat Elaine Jasmine Ocampo
Tell us a little about yourself:
Hi, I am an Event Manager of FHP Parties & Events Services. Ive been in the Company for 2 years almost.
When did you move to Dubai and what brought you here?
I came to Dubai April 2005 after my Aunt convinced me to work here in Dubai. Read more
This week’s Into-yous features British expat Lianne Welford
Tell us a little about yourself
Having lived in Dubai for seven years, wanted to be self-employed and independent so started up JUST A SECOND . . ., basically recycles second hand car seats, pushchairs – anything from the baby world. I will sell them for you so they must be in near perfect condition. Read more
This week’s Into-yous features South African expat Sandhya Lalloo-Morar
Tell us a little about yourself:
I’m a designer and stylist. I use to have my own design studio and manufacture my own clothing line in South Africa, I did for almost 10 years. I simultaneously lectured in fashion at the university for 9 years. I recently completed a masters degree in design and graduating with distinction. I enjoy freelancing in different creative fields it keeps me energized. Read more
This week’s Into-yous features Syrian expat Loai
Tell us a little about yourself:
I’m 32 years old , have been living in Dubai my whole life. I’m a brand manager of a fashion brand.
When did you move to Dubai and what brought you here?
I was born and raised in Dubai
Have you been an expat elsewhere and if so, where?
Yes, I was an expat in UK, London Read more
This week’s Into-yous features American expat Toni Snyder
Tell us a little about yourself:
39 year-old American expat. Came for career but met my Husband here and had a son. I struggled with being a new mother so started a social group of mothers with like-aged children in my neighborhood. I still moderate the group and keep everyone active. Currently trying to ease my way back into work. I love Dubai but seen plenty of its ups & downs and been in them! I am quite a foodie and love to do reviews and love to indulge in everything the UAE has to offer. We do loads more stay-cations than travel. I was your lucky winner of tickets to see OLIVER! at Madinat Jumeirah. THANKS…it was
WONDERFUL! I read & write and speak a bit of arabic…which is weird because I am blonde! Read more
