Beach, coffee and a bike.

Welcome to the Good Life Chronicles, where living a good life takes center stage.

You might think the Good Life in Dubai is all about luxury, 5-star dining, and glittering skyscrapers. And yeah, it kind of is! 

But what you might not know is that there’s another, even richer side: quiet quality experiences that make life good. And while there are many in Dubai, there are just as many everywhere else. We just need to know where to look. 

Here are mine:

The moments walking on the boardwalk before sundown at Kite Beach.
Sipping my first cup of coffee in bed. Yes, I live dangerously!
Catching up over lunch with a friend I haven’t seen in weeks, with both of us having lots to say.
A sneaky afternoon bike ride near Meydan when everyone else is at work.

That's how my life felt this week. Doing the things that make me happy even if they are only a few minutes and enjoying them while they are happening. Coffee included. (Seriously, beware anyone trying to remove that cup from my hands at 6:45 am!)

But it's also about remembering to actually go to the beach. Like many of us, I often take for granted the very things that would make me happy, just because they're always available.

And that's the whole point: goodness is all around us. We just stop noticing and when we do, overlook the fact that it's available to us. 

So, how can you start living the Good Life? Look around. Notice what's already standing right beside you, on your street, in your garden, and even on your WhatsApp list. Pick something or someone, and experience it today.

Living a Good Life doesn't have to be complicated. You just need to do it.

What's your Good Life moment today?

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