We have had a busy but enjoyable summer in Dubai and have largely avoided the heat by focusing our efforts on work and hitting the gym. Tory has made a big impact at the Olive Group where she enjoys a good relationship with her colleagues and has been quick to suggest ways to improve work practises. Doug has been busy working with MBA students from Oxford University on a project related to Twenty20 cricket and experienced his first business trip to India in late July. New arrivals to Dubai from Australia and the UK have expanded our social network considerably in recent times and we have enjoyed the opportunity to host a few dinner parties for our friends. Doug's old work mate from McCullough Robertson Ben Cunningham, his wife Cathy and their son Richie were welcome house guests for a weekend in July and braved the heat to see the sights. Doug returned to Brisbane and Sydney for a brief trip in early July and enjoyed catching up with family and friends, returning to Dubai on the morning of Tory's birthday. Below are a few sample photos from this period.
Cheers,
D&T.
Sea views from Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
Cathy with her 'Bedouin' baby, Richie in Dubai.
Champagne for Tory on her Birthday, Dubai.
'Funky Fan' at Rich & Stu's Sydney home.
Becca and Nathan with Frida at Depot, Brisbane.
Tory arranged baby shower at Ritz Carlton, Dubai 
Mrs B, Mum and Mrs P at lunch at Masterton.
MBA mate Chris (right) at the Rooftop Bar, Dubai. 
