Belgian Dubai

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Séverine Vanderbeken, 34

‘I like pretty much everything about Dubai: the different cultures, the sun and the new people you meet, not to mention all the wonderful shopping. In fact, the only problem I have is spending too much money in the malls. I don’t know how long I’ll stay in Dubai; only the future will decide. But I would like to stay as long as possible.

‘I relocated to Dubai in September last year because there was a job opportunity inside the company. I am a sales and marketing manager in a baby and parenting shop. I wanted to be part of something new, so I took the chance to live the expat life. So far, I’ve had no regrets. I like it over here and life is going by too fast.

‘The person I miss most from home is my grandmother. Of course, I also miss my mum’s cooking and having a nice family dinner all together. Fortunately I return home three times a year. My favourite things to do here? On weekends I like going to Blue Bar or Nelson’s. I also love day trips with friends or colleagues. This is the beauty of Dubai – you make a lot of friends from all over. I know people from Lebanon, the UK, New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, Egypt, Germany, Iraq, France and Belgium. I like to try new restaurants with them. There are so many things to do here. Before I know it, one year will have already passed.’