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Ameera Al Hakawati, the writer behind the desperateindubai blog, has just published her first novel, Desperate in Dubai, which gives a glimpse into the lives of four distinctly different women living in the bustling Middle Eastern metropolis. The summary says: "A ski-slope in the desert, a seven-star hotel on a man-made island, luxury beyond anyone's comprehension. To the rest of the world, Dubai is a mysterious place where one's wildest dreams come true. Not for everyone though. Leila, the busty, lusty Lebanese, is desperate to bag a husband, even more so after her younger sister gets engaged, but somehow, always ends up with Mr Wrong. Huda, the noble, married woman, migrated to Dubai after her husband landed a job there - only to discover that all that glitters isn't always gold. Sugar, the quirky newbie, left the UK with a dark secret that no one can find out - especially her new love interest, the sweet but very traditional Syrian boy. And then there's Lady Luxe. This rebellious Emirati is anxious to break away from the norms of her culture and is balancing on a fine line between fun and devastation."