When you tell someone you live in Dubai, you expect raised eyebrows as they picture the glitz and the glam, the mansions, the fast cars, the wall-to-wall sunshine and the ostentatious wealth the UAE is known for.
Most people assume you’ve got a team of helpers to look after the house and the kids while you swan around being a lady that lunches with a collection of designer handbags and a tiny dog by your side.