Movie, TV, Game, App and Book Reviews

Welcome to the ExpatWoman Reviews Section

Here we take a look at what we recommend for Movie,TV, DVD or box set viewing to keep you occupied. We also take a look at the best games and apps available for game consoles, PCs, iPads and mobile phones. For the bookworms we've got book reviews and Dubai book club information. If you'd like to submit a review of a book, movie, TV show or game email us on editor at expatwoman dot com. We hope you enjoy our recommendations and reviews and look forward to growing this section with your input...

Movie Reviews

Here we take a look at the big screen and review some of the best movies in Dubai and also films that are now out on DVD. There's something for everyone in this section. Read More >>

TV Show Reviews

We do seem to spend a lot of time in Dubai watching TV- especially in the hot summer months! Here we take a look at some of the greatest TV shows to watch currently or to get the box sets of. Read More >>

Book Reviews

We know that loads of our Dubai members love to read so we've a special book review section for you here. We take a look at some of the most popular books and also some lesser known novels that you would love to read. Read More >>

Game & App Reviews

Gaming has spread to the mainstream and is no longer the realm of the geeks! We nearly all seem to have access to a game console, a PC, phone or iPad and there are some great games and apps out there. Read More >>

ExpatWoman Top 10s

Here we take a look at some of the top ten games, books and movies for 2012- so you can keep your finger on the pulse and also if you're looking to buy presents for someone these ideas could really help to!

Top 10 Board Games
Even in this digital age it’s good to have some classic board games stashed in the cupboard…

1. Scrabble
2. Cluedo
3. Sorry
4. Chinese Checkers
5. Snakes & Laddres
6. Game Of Life
7. Chess
8. Monopoly
9. Twister
10. Candy Land

Top 10 Teen Books
These were the top teen books of 2011 according to Amazon…

1. The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse- Eric Carle
2. Okay For Now- Gary D Schmidt
3. Daughter Of Smoke & Bone- Laini Taylor
4. The Man In The Moon- William Joyce
5. Wonderstruck- Brian Selznick
6. Delirium- Lauren Oliver
7. Press Here- Herve Tullet
8. Every Thing On It- Shel Silverstein
9. Exposed- Kimberley Marcus
10. Tumford The Terrible- Nancy Tillman

Top 10 Kids Films Spring 2012
Mmm… popcorn anyone? Here’s the films you should be checking out this spring…

1. Beauty & The Beast 3D
2. Big Miracle
3. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
4. Star Wars Episode 1: Phantom Menace 3D
5. The Secret World of Arrietty
6. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
7. John Carter
8. Mirror Mirror
9. The Hunger Games
10. The Pirates! Band Of Misfits

Top 10 Retro Video Games
Want to experience what you may have been hooked on when you first started to play video games? Check these ones out…

1. Jet Set Willy
2. Barmy Burgers
3. Donkey Kong
4. Super Mario Brothers
5. Track & Field
6. Frogger
7. Pacman
8. Missile Command
9. Asteroids
10. Chucky Egg

Top 10 Kids’ iPad Apps
These are 10 of the best apps for you and your kids to enjoy…

1. Angry Birds
2. Harper Collins Picture Card HD
3. Have Fun With Arabic
4. Funny Kids Poems
5. Gone Wishing
6. Drawing For Kids
7. Bobo Explores Light
8. Scribblenauts remix
9. Where’s My Water
10. Doodlecast For Kids