mothers on the verge

I did quite a few posts for my Dubai Stereotypes series last year, which you all seemed to like as I've had a number of requests for more, more, more! So, back by popular demand... THE DUBAI DISCOUNT DIVA (aka The Voucher Vulture) A close relation of the global Bargainista movement, The Dubai Discount Diva (aka DDD) is alive and thriving  in the UAE. Most often found lazily flicking through her dog-eared copy of  The Entertainer , the DDD is a shameless cutter-outer of all kinds of coupons. Her handbag is super-sized (Karama, obv ) so she can lug about her cross-referenced, colour coded concertina file stuffed with vouchers of all shapes and sizes - she never, ever leaves the house without it. DDDs social life is dominated by discounts. With mornings spent with like-minded friends who choose their brunch or spa venues according to BOGOF deals, afternoons at play areas or craft shops with voucher-friendly activities, and evenings spent at various ladies night venues acr...