Culture

The Part Of Moving To A New Country People Don’t See

I think moving to another country is one of those things people only really understand if they’ve done it.

Sep 20 • Nina Ubhi

The Beauty Industry Needs More Of This

One thing I really love seeing in beauty now is women of different ages being included in a way that feels normal.

Sep 12 • Nina Ubhi

I've Got The Receipts...

So this is the kind of career milestone that’s not based on someone’s opinion, someone liking you, a PR choosing you because you’re already in their…

Jul 28 • Nina Ubhi

The New Status Symbol Is Not Needing To Prove Anything

I think the older you get, the less impressive certain things become.

Jul 16 • Nina Ubhi

I’m Not Anti-Social. I Just Like My Own Company.

Ok, let’s talk….I think there’s this weird assumption that if you like being alone, you must be anti-social, lonely, difficult, or awkward.

Jul 4 • Nina Ubhi

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Made Me Feel Weirdly Emotional

I watched The Devil Wears Prada 2 and it honestly made me feel a bit sad afterwards.

May 15 • Nina Ubhi

The Beauty Industry’s Biggest Trick...and why The Ordinary's campaign makes complete sense

The Ordinary have launched a campaign called The Markup Marché, and the whole idea is actually very simple.

Apr 28 • Nina Ubhi

The Version of Dubai I Wish More People Talked About

I think one of the biggest misconceptions about Dubai is that people assume those of us who live here are only here for the obvious things.

Mar 30 • Nina Ubhi

The Quiet Shift Happening in Women’s Lives After 40

There’s this thing that happens after 40 that I don’t think people talk about properly.

Mar 26 • Nina Ubhi

The New Status Symbol Is… Boundaries

For a long time, the status symbols were obvious.

Mar 16 • Nina Ubhi

A Very Real Update From Dubai

When you can literally hear the sky.

Mar 2 • Nina Ubhi

There’s Nothing Wrong With Wanting a Quieter Life

I think for quite a while now, wanting more has been framed in such a way, as if it’s a goal.

Jan 23 • Nina Ubhi

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