Hi, I am Arwa!

Welcome to my little space on the internet, my blog, my labour of love – Slice of Dubai.

My story:

My blogging journey began in 2011, with a blog called Reflections where I penned thoughtful articles and short stories. (You can find those precious posts in the Reflections tab on the top). Life got in the way and soon I left behind my passion for writing in favour of other life pursuits such as a job and courtship with my fiance (now, husband).

I got married in 2014 and moved to Dubai – a city completely alien to me. Soon enough in 2015 I started this blog to chronicle my discoveries around the city, one ‘slice of Dubai’ at a time. 

Today, 7 years and 2 kids later, my footprint has expanded to accommodate a large community of makeup, skincare, and photography lovers on this blog and Instagram combined. My blog and Instagram channel have evolved with me, and over time have become an outlet to share my 2 key passions: Beauty and Photography, with the world. So if you look at the blog menu you will find ‘Beauty’ as one of the most frequently updated categories.

As I grew my Instagram, I have amassed a large cult of people who have in different ways appreciated my photography skills. I am humbled by all the love and it is a rewarding testimony of my progress as a self-taught photographer. As a way to give back to the community, I have now created a ‘Shop’ section, where I have uploaded the exact Lightroom mobile filters I use on my social media and blog. So anyone of you who would like to adopt a similar aesthetic, feel free to visit the ‘Shop’ section and download whichever filter catches your fancy for a nominal fee. I have many more ideas for that section so keep your eyes peeled and follow me on Instagram for updates.