Relocating to Dubai, Slow Living & Raising Kids Overseas with Laura Jones

Today we’re joined by a guest who is quietly redefining what life in Dubai can really look like - and this is a powerful listen for anyone moving here, or wondering if the city is the right fit for their family. Laura Jones is a mum of three and the creator behind Home by Laura Jones , where she shares a slower, more intentional side of life in a city often known for its speed, luxury and excess. After moving to Dubai over a decade ago, Laura made a conscious decision to build a life that stayed true to her values - focused on family, simplicity, gratitude and creating a calm home environment, even in one of the world’s busiest cities. Her version of Dubai isn’t brunches and designer labels. It’s family dinners, slow weekends, growing herbs in the garden, DIY projects, meal planning, and raising kind, grounded girls who understand the value of what they have. In this conversation, we talk about the reality of moving to Dubai as an expat - the emotional first year, living far from family, and how to build community and a sense of home from scratch. Laura’s story is a reminder that Dubai doesn’t have to look the way people think it does. You don’t have to change who you are to live here. If you need a little reassurance that it’s possible to create your own version of home here, this episode is for you. Find Laura on Instagram: Find us on instagram: @wearemothertongue

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Relocating to Dubai, Slow Living & Raising Kids Overseas with Laura Jones is an episode from Mother Tongue by Mother Tongue .

This episode is 55:52 long.

This episode was published on Mar 31, 2026.

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