“How did it get so late so soon?….My goodness how the time has flewn!” says Dr. Seuss, writer par excellence of children’s books,.

Where does the time go? Our lives have become so busy that we often wish that we could slow down the speed of our planet’s rotation and lengthen days. When careers, family and “me time” need to be balanced, don’t hesitate to explore options that will help you optimise your time. Take the helping hand of someone who can relieve you of all the small necessary jobs that you don’t need to do yourself. Concierge and errand services can give you that much needed breathing space so that you can concentrate on your priorities.

What exactly is a concierge?Let’s make it clear- the concierge is not the supervisor of an apartment block. Neither are we talking about a security guard. Concierge services in busy cities like Dubai give you a much needed helping hand by tackling all those little pieces that will put your life together.

In this sense, a concierge is more like a personal assistant.

“How wise I am to have instructed the butler to instruct the first footman to instruct the second footman to instruct the doorman to order my carriage”

Thank you Mr. Ogden Nash for pointing out that the shortest distance between two points is the straight line. When you have multiple tasks, it doesn’t make sense to delegate just SOME of them to multiple people. Keeping track of a multitude of helpers is an additional job; more of a hindrance than help. A concierge who can handle it all is SO welcome!

Have to book tickets for a trip? Let the concierge do it.

Have to make dinner reservations? Let the concierge do it.

Have to buy a gift for your mother-in-law’s birthday? Let the concierge do it.

Have to plan the pick-up for those important out-of-town clients? Let the concierge do it.

A good concierge service will provide you with that ONE person who can juggle all the many odd job balls without letting a single one crash to the floor.

Visitor to Dubai?A concierge can iron out any creases in your trip to this hotspot of the world. Wouldn’t it be just great, especially if you were travelling alone, and felt a little unsure about how to go about everything? A local and knowledgeable friend, philosopher and guide could bridge any cultural gaps, make suggestions about where and what to shop for and activities that you might find interesting, impart titbits of knowledge about Emirati food…the many things that can make your trip unforgettable and very, very comfortable.

Destination Dubai WeddingYes! Concierge services can help you if you’ve planned this glam-sham wedding in one of the most sought after destinations on Earth. Wedding jitters are justifiable when there are so many events to attend, clothes to be planned, stuff is being delivered all the time, the grand ceremony needs to be fine tuned, guests need to be looked after…..don’t be overwhelmed. A bridal concierge can stop you from becoming Bridezilla. Just relax and look your best.

A very personal assistantDubai is a hub of business activity. The business friendly atmosphere is precisely what has contributed to the growth of this desert metropolis. Business definitely means busy all the time. If your high flying career or hectic social life leaves you no time to put some order into things, let a personal concierge do it. He/she can walk your pet, set your closet right, babysit if needed, keep a caring eye out for the seniors at home, feed the fish, water your plants, be your personal shopper and fill in the blanks at your home when you cannot spare the time.

Running errands running you off your feet?If it’s just a little help you need and only in those times when things are a little overwhelming, try an errand service to do the odd job that you cannot find the time to do. An errand service can help you with doing your grocery shopping. Need your dry cleaning picked up but the shop is not on your route? Let an errand runner do it. The gofer in the office hasn’t turned up and those plans need to be delivered pronto. Errand running services can do the task.

Bad times need good helpNot all times are good. If you aren’t feeling too well or are just recovering from some surgery or convalescing, concierge or errand running services can be just what the doctor ordered.

Senior citizens are very often homebound or running on depleted energy levels. A compassionate concierge or errand runner will be of the greatest help.

What to look out forMake sure that the service provider is a concern of good repute.

The service should have a good verification system in place and vet their employees perfectly.

You should be charged only for those services that you have used.

The service should be available if you have a problem to deal with it with no loss of time

All differences should be handled amicably. Don’t forget that every service’s motto should be “the customer is king”.

There is so much to do and achieve in Dubai. This is truly the land of unlimited opportunity; don’t let humdrum errands overshadow the quality of your life. At the same time, be confident that the tiniest piece of the jigsaw will fall into place every day to complete the picture.

Your friendly concierge or errand runner is just a text or click away.

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