The Desert Edit

This week, we're sharing our latest loves. From bringing back Candy Crush like it’s 2012, and a unexpected love of Snoop Dog Wine! We share juicy updates on MAFS Australia (IFYKYK) Pour a glass (red, white, or Peanutter), pop your phone on Do Not Disturb, and join us for a catch-up. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/thedeserteditpodcast/

Alana’s birthday edition! As she opens her surprise gifts from Alex, there’s screaming, squealing, and full-body excitement — she literally can’t cope!! The girls also have a proper catch up, chat through Alana's birthday wishlist...Oura rings and Dinner at La Niña, Expectt all the usual chaos, laughs, and a little Labubus moment. Follow: https://www.instagram.com/alanaguymer/

We filmed Episode 10 of our Easter edition podcast this week and decided to taste test a mix of British (and not-so-British) Easter eggs — Mini Eggs, Caramilk Reptile Eggs, and popping candy chocolate oranges made it to the lineup. Things got a bit chaotic… the popping candy set us off, the reptile eggs were questionable, and we couldn’t stop laughing. It’s probably not our most professional episo...

This week we’re catching you up on our very different Eid breaks – Alana went full tourist in Vienna and Budapest (with her whole family in tow), while Alex stayed in Dubai living her best beach-dinner-repeat life. We chat travel, Brits abroad energy (you know the type), Dubai's UV index!! and question whether Mozart is actually dead or just really good at hiding. Follow us: https://www.instagram....

This week, we’re chatting about job hunting—whether you’re after your dream role or just trying to get your foot in the door. We’re sharing our go-to recruitment companies in Dubai, plus what rent really costs and what it takes to buy a place here. Of course, we also got sidetracked talking about life as cat moms, what we’d bring to a desert island, and Alex’s... unique taste in music. Follow: htt...

This week, we take a look inside our handbags—because even we’re not sure what’s in there. From a lip gloss for every occasion to the best hand creams we swear by, we’re sharing our everyday essentials along with a few unexpected (and probably unnecessary) finds. It’s a mix of beauty must-haves, random bits we’ve collected along the way, and a catch-up on what’s been on our minds lately. Follow: h...

In this episode of The Desert Edit, we are decoding Dubai—because where you live definitely says something about you. Are you a Marina girl who loves a rooftop moment, a Downtown babe who thrives in the hustle, or a palm queen living the luxury life? We’re breaking it all down. Then, it’s time for a fire round of How Well Do We Actually Know Each Other? Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/thedese...

Is Dubai really all sunshine, luxury, and no culture? In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on the biggest misconceptions about life in the city—because not everyone is a billionaire, and yes, there’s way more to Dubai than brunches and beach clubs. Plus, we’re sharing what’s on our Dubai bucket lists, from skydiving over the Palm to riding horses through the desert. Grab a coffee and let’s chat...

In this episode, Alex and I get brutally honest about things that would instantly give us the ick with a game of 'He's a 10 but...'From running for the bus to hairy backs, we rate and debate the weirdest turn-offs. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/thedeserteditpodcast/

This week on The Desert Edit, we’re spilling all the tea—from an unforgettable dinner at Beam to Alex’s birthday surprises (hello, Victoria’s Secret haul!). We also relive our chaotic journey to the studio, debate high-rise living fears, and share our latest beauty obsessions, including the ultimate lash serum and YSL Libre. Expect laughter, drama, and a little bit of chaos—just the way we like it...

This week on The Desert Edit , we are back with alllll the girly gossip — from our latest Zara and Forever 21 hauls (yes, Forever 21 is making a comeback) to a full-on obsession with Pilates grip socks. We're spilling what’s on our “love lists” right now, including the dreamy Laneige lip mask and daily bagel cravings that are getting just a little out of hand. Expect cozy chats about Love Island d...

This is The Desert Edit - the weekly voicenote you didn't know you needed!  We are going to dive in to all things living in Dubai, working here, dating here and beyond. We will be bringing you all the tea, and inside scoops. So whether you are living out here in the desert with us already, or if you are listening in with hopes to one day make the move, grab a drink, get comfy, and welcome to the c...