Author: Jade Coombs

This Eid, we’re delighted to be working with the fab teams at H2 Productions and Theatre by QE2 to organise a special performance of their amazing production of The Little Mermaid exclusively for the British Mums community!  Held on the iconic British ship we’re all a little sentimental about, this performance just for British Mums is taking place on Thursday 13^th May at 11am, with doors opening at 10.30am.

If you saw Jack & The Beanstalk at Christmas, then you’ll be delighted to know that the same cast is back over from the UK for The Little Mermaid – our kids are still shouting ‘It’s Billy, Silly’ – so we’re in for lots of laughs as we enjoy a unique take on the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale.

The super talented Johnny from DPA is managing the choreography for The Little Mermaid and we are delighted to help support in showcasing the local youth talent from Dubai dance schools!

Not only is this an exclusive performance, but it comes with a very special 20% discount on ticket prices for this show only!  Tickets are available on https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/81004/the-little-mermaid and you just need to enter promo code BM20 on checkout to avail the discount. Please ensure you enter and apply the promo code BM20 first and then search for tickets, otherwise the show will display as sold out as all seats are especially reserved for British Mums members only!

If you missed the first exclusive British Mums performance of The Little Mermaid, then worry not, as we’ve got a very special second performance taking place, exclusively for British Mums on Tuesday 18^th May! We’re delighted to be working with the fab teams at H2 Productions and Theatre by QE2 to organise a second showing onboard the iconic QE2 and there’s still a fab 20% off ticket prices – just for British Mums.

If you saw Jack & The Beanstalk at Christmas, then you’ll be delighted to know that the same cast is back over from the UK for The Little Mermaid – our kids are still shouting ‘It’s Billy, Silly’ – so we’re in for lots of laughs as we enjoy a unique take on the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale.

The super talented Johnny from DPA is managing the choreography for The Little Mermaid and we are delighted to help support in showcasing the local youth talent from Dubai dance schools!

Not only is this an exclusive performance, but it comes with a very special 20% discount on ticket prices for this show only!  Tickets are available on https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/81004/the-little-mermaid and you just need to enter promo code BMD20 to avail the discount. Please ensure you enter and apply the promo code BMD20 first and then search for tickets, otherwise the show will display as sold out as all seats are especially reserved for British Mums members only!

Theatre by QE2 is adhering to all safety regulations set out by DTCM and spaces will be left between seats to ensure for social distancing. We remind all mums to keep masks on at all times during the performance and also not to attend if they or anyone in their family is displaying symptoms.

When you become a new mum, life changes. You now have a whole new human life that is the centre of your universe and your absolute priority. But it’s also remember that your health and well-being is ultra-important too – we’ve all heard the expression, happy mum, happy baby!

To celebrate the wonderful world of motherhood, the fab team at the newly-opened Fakeeh University Hospital in Silicon Oasis has organised a very special event for our mums.  If you’re expecting or had a baby in the last year then this is the perfect event as we’ll be chatting with both Paediatric specialists as well as experts in Women’s Health to ensure the absolute best for both you and your children. It’s also the perfect opportunity to meet some other mums and share advice and support.

Join us for a delicious FREE breakfast and a much-needed coffee on Wednesday 19th May at 9am, as well as a sneak-peak at the fantastic set up of the new hospital – it’s jaw-dropping, we promise. We’ll then join Dr. Baria Dardari, Head of Children’s Health and Dr. Ghassan Lotfi, Head of Women’s Health, who are on hand to answer any questions you may have. Children and babies are of course welcome, but we do ask all our mums to be mindful of social distancing and wear masks during the hospital visit.

Everyone who attends will receive a FREE Women’s Health consultation, worth AED 750! This includes a free examination, blood pressure, height and weight checks and will be sent to you by email following your visit.

 If you would like to join us for this informative breakfast and tour, please click the link above to register your space and then drop us an email on events@britishmums.com or a WhatsApp on 058 546 2862.

We look forward to seeing you all at Fakeeh University Hospital on Wednesday 19^th May! xxx

If you love the theatre, then don’t miss this production of ‘The Permanent Way’ by David Hare, produced by Dubai Drama Group, the UAE’s oldest theatre company. Breaking new ground in the UAE, this is the first verbatim theatre production – where the script is constructed from the testimonies of people who have lived through an event – to be performed in Dubai, and the first play to be performed on a traverse or catwalk stage, with audience members witnessing the action from all angles.

The play tells the story of the privatisation of the British railways in 1991 and we hear first-hand accounts of all involved, from passengers to government workers. This powerful peace is directed by British mum, Catherine Broad and we’re looking forward to seeing something a little different on stage this May.

There are four performances taking place across the weekend, all at Warehouse Four in Al Quoz:

• Thursday 20^th May at 7.30pm
• Friday 21^st May at 7.30pm
• Saturday 22^nd May at 3pm (matinee show)
• Saturday 22^nd May at 7.30pm

The show will last approximately two hours, including a 20 minute interval and Early Bird prices start at AED 85 with General Admission at AED 100 per ticket. Snacks and drinks are available to purchase at the venue and paid parking is available outside.

To purchase tickets, please visit https://ticketslover.com/dubai/events/the-permanent-way and for more information on upcoming productions please check out Dubai Drama Group’s website.

Calling all our new and expectant mummies! We’re hosting a fab breakfast at Reform Social & Grill in The Lakes on Tuesday 25^th May from 9am and we’d love you to join us!  Tuck into a delicious breakfast spread in the air-conditioned tent, talk to some of our expert partners about all things ‘baby’ and most importantly, meet some other members of the British Mums community and make some new ‘mum friends’. And the best bit, this is all completely FREE thanks to the generosity of the lovely team at Reform – if you’ve not been before, we promise you’ll be taking hubby back at the weekend!

Enjoy a delicious breakfast spread with a choice of Granola, Chia Porridge, Yoghurt, Scrambled Eggs, Pork Sausages and Bacon, Reform’s famous Hash Browns as well as some grilled Tomatoes and Portobello Mushrooms. They’ll also be fresh juices, water, tea and of course, coffee (we know you’ll need it) on offer completely free of charge.

We’re also delighted to have some baby experts with us on the day to talk our mums through a range of topics including post-natal fitness, sleep-training and infant health and well-being as well as some of our favourite baby brands who’ll be selling their fab products.

Mediclinic City Hospital, who many of you will know, are joining to talk to our expectant mums about how they go to great lengths to make your birthing experience is special. And for our new mums, they were the first to be accredited as a baby friendly hospital so all your needs for your newborn can be supported by their amazing team of Internationally trained midwives.

WaterWipes, created by a dad looking for a gentle solution for his newborn daughter are 99.9% water and a drop of fruit extract. Pure, gentle and safe for the most delicate skin but in the convenience of a baby wipe, WaterWipes are purer than cotton wool and water. Come and test them out for yourself!

Also in attendance is CreaKids, a recognised provider of high-quality Early Years education in Dubai. If you’re looking for a nursery where the learning environment has been created with children in mind, then don’t miss having a chat to the team and they’ll be able to tell you about how they encourage their children to make choices and become independent learners in a safe and supported manner.

And we’re also delighted to welcome the team from Metanium, the go-to nappy rash cream that we used on our little ones when they were younger. Their products are carefully formulated to both treat nappy rash and protect your baby’s skin against irritation.

We’re thrilled to welcome Gemma Ovens, a British mum and owner of Post-Natal Fitness Hub who’ll be on hand to advise mums how to return to exercise safely post pregnancy. Gemma teaches mums how to check for Ab separation (Diastasis Recti) and has also developed a 6-week programme to help mums strengthen their core before returning to exercise.Bop & Bee will be showcasing their super stylish and easy-to-use range of premium reusable cloth nappies, reusable bamboo cloth wipes and laundry bags, all designed to protect our planet and your little one! Made from natural materials, Bop & Bee’s reusable nappies and accessories have been designed to be super gentle on little bottoms, and our environment.

If baby is yet to put in an appearance then make sure you have a chat with the experts from Future Health Bio Bank, the UK’s largest and most advanced stem cell bank, who will be on hand to explain the benefits of stem cell banking and safeguarding our children’s health.

If you fancy a bit of shopping then don’t miss Five Little Ducks who provide a range of high quality baby products from all over the world!

Treat yourself to a fabulous dress (or 3!) from Just Peachy!  We are big fans over at British Mums HQ and the lovely ladies will be showcasing their gorgeous designs which are perfect for summer!

We’re also delighted to welcome everyone’s favourite Magician, Magic Phil along to the event – but more importantly, Baby Magic will also be joining us! We’ll need to keep a close eye on this pair and make sure they don’t get into any mischief!

All in all, it’ll be a fab and informative event and we look forward to welcoming all our mums on Tuesday 25^th May from 9am – 11am for a morning of friendship, support, advice and tips! Babies and little ones are of course very welcome!

To RSVP, please click on the link above to register your space and then drop us an email on events@britishmums.com or a WhatsApp on 058 546 2862. We look forward to seeing you all at Reform Social & Grill on the 25th! xxx

After the huge success of our last event with The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai, we’re putting on a FREE evening event, for both our mums and our dads, at The Pangolin at The Els Club!  Join us on Wednesday 26^th May at 7.30pm for three glasses of grape (Red, White or Rosé), a cured meats platter (veggie option available on request) and The Pangolin’s signature cocktail, as we sit down with the team from RGS Dubai to hear all about their plans for the new school.

The Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai are set to open this September just moments away from The Pangolin in Tilal Al Ghaf on Hessa Street. Mrs Clare Turnbull, Head of Prep and Mr Craig Lamshed, Principal will be in attendance to let our mums know what the school has in store for their pupils this coming academic year, but will also be on hand to answer any generic school questions you may have. It’s the perfect opportunity to see some visuals of the schools’ facilities, learn how the team can prepare your children for higher education in the UK, and also discover the amazing values they’re bringing over from the parent school; Royal Grammar School in Guildford, UK.

If you would like to attend the upcoming event, please send us an email on events@britishmums.com or a WhatsApp on 058 546 2862 with your name, phone number, email, and age of your children and let us know if you’re bringing hubby along too. Please note there are limited spaces for this event, so spots will be allocated to mums who haven’t attended a previous event with British Mums and RGS Dubai.

We’d like to take this opportunity to remind all mums that masks must be worn at all times at the Pangolin, except for when seated and British Mums are working with all partners involved to ensure a safe evening. We also ask that if you or anyone in your family is displaying symptoms to not attend as a courtesy to other mums.

We’re super excited that the next meeting of the British Mums Evening Book Club is fast approaching, taking place on the last Wednesday of every month. The next meeting kicks off on Wednesday 26^th May at 8pm and is hosted by our friends at Hillhouse Brasserie. Coinciding with their amazing ladies night (lwin), the Book Club offers mums the chance to come together and discuss literature, whilst enjoying a some tapas style dishes and drinks and making new friends.

We’re delighted to be working with Hillhouse Brasserie to host our Book Club and they’ll be offering a choice of 5 yummy tapas style dishes (come hungry) and 3 drinks to all Book Club attendees for AED 115 per person. Admire the amazing view of Burj Khalifa, whilst sipping on Aperol Spritz, Hillhouse Fizz, Prosecco, Wine, select Spirits, beers and cider, whilst chatting with other mums on all things book-related! As regulars, we thoroughly recommend the duck salad, tuna ceviche, mushroom risotto and crab crumpets. There’s even 5 dessert options on the menu including custard doughnuts, chocolate brownie and tiramisu – so if you wanted, you could order 5 desserts – no judgement from us!

If you would like to join the Evening Book Club, please send us an email on events@britishmums.com with your name and phone number and we’ll add you to the Book Club WhatsApp group. There’s also a Breakfast Book Club that meets the second Wednesday of every month and if you’re keen you can join both as they’ll be reading different books each month! We’d like to take this opportunity to remind all mums that masks must be worn at all times in Hillhouse Brasserie except for when seated and social distancing measures will be in place. We also ask that if you or anyone in your family is displaying symptoms to not attend the meeting as a courtesy to other mums.