Posts From Nicola Monteath

Spa review: Talise Ottoman Spa, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Get ready to be transported out of the UAE, when you visit Talise Ottoman Spa – an expansive haven nestled on The Palm Jumeirah. For years, friends and family members… read more…

Hypnobirthing in Dubai: Jessica Smith’s real and raw experience

Hypnobirthing is not simply about natural water births, it’s about being informed to make choices that you are comfortable with, says paralympian, author and speaker, Jessica Smith. A year ago,… read more…

Postpartum running in Dubai: How to get back onto the track

Getting back into running can be tough for some mums. Founder of the post-natal running group Trax Tribe, Tala Elajou, discusses her journey back onto the track Running, babies and the… read more…

Mum of all trades: Life as a COO, business owner & mother

Karissa Stelma is a COO by day, skincare founder by night, and mum to three adorable children. Here she discusses motherhood, her IVF Journey and the launch of The Simplicity… read more…

What to expect when you’re expecting: Bilna Sandeep

Dubai-based Civil Engineer and Business Coach, Bilna Sandeep takes us through her second pregnancy month by month. APRIL: We shifted to a new apartment in Dubai and were busy setting… read more…

Hit the Re:Set button

Aakanksha Tangri, founder of Re:Set (an online platform which focuses on mental health) discusses the need for this wellbeing resource How would you define Re:Set? Re:Set is an online platform… read more…

What to expect when you’re expecting: Asiya Nasir

Asiya Nasir, founder of mamabasicblog.com and mum of two, talks us through her third pregnancy. March Me and my husband had been talking about having a third child soon, because… read more…

What to expect when you’re expecting: Carly Pike

Carly Pike works in luxury retail and is mum to Teddy James – she shared her pregnancy with us ahead of daughter Blossom Honey being born in January 2020. July… read more…

Journey to Motherhood and beyond: Karen McLean

One of the most renowned food bloggers in the UAE, Karen McLean, sheds light on her journey, what it’s like being a mum to fraternal twins and nifty tips for… read more…

Sister, sister: Pastel Cakes founders and Mum duo, Maha & Nada Safa

Twin mums and the duo behind Pastel Cakes, Maha and Nada Safa, grew up in the UAE. Here they discuss what it’s like to own a bakery and raise children… read more…