UPDATES
- Uber Rolls Out New Safety Toolkit
  
  Ride-hailing app Uber has rolled out new safety features for its riders and drivers across 38 countries including GCC. The new safety toolkit aims to double down on safety and help make the Uber community safer. New features include
- New Visa System In UAE
  
  As of October 21, widows, divorced women and their children will be subject to a new visa system. Divorced women and widows will be granted a one-year residency visa extension, with students studying post grade 12, who are sponsored by their
- Burj Khalifa To Light Up For Expo 2020 At 8.20pm
  
  It seems like yesterday when Dubai dwelled into celebrations as it won the bid to host Expo 2020. And today, we are just two years away from the actual event which is scheduled to start on 20 October, 2020 and will be held for nearly six months
- New Bridge On Sheikh Zayed Road
  
  The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened the first phase of a new project on Sheikh Zayed Road which included the improvement of Latifa Bint Hamdan and Umm Al Sheif streets from the Al Safa junction to the Al Manara junction.
HEALTH & FITNESS
- The importance of breast screenings and early detection
  
  Many women will avoid going for regular breast screening exams because they are afraid of that they will be maybe diagnosed with cancer. The first impression when a patient is diagnosed with breast cancer is: “Am I going to die?” Breast cancer
- Go pink for a cause
  
  October is marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the aim of raising awareness for a disease which impacts approximately 1 in 8 women. While you may enjoy all the pink desserts and treats around you this month, the underlying cause behind
- From Peach To Pink The Woman Who Started It All
  
  There are few symbols that genuinely speak to people all over the world. One of the most recognisable is the pink ribbon. The pink ribbon has become an international symbol of the battle against breast cancer as well as awareness and ultimately
- Simple Yoga For Breast Cancer Survivors
  
  In this month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, we have highlighted the importance of yoga in healing individuals who go through the tough phase of pain and sorrow fighting against the disease. Yoga is an ideal way to channel one’s energy
BEAUTY
- Spa Offers And Deals To Tempt You
  
  Take a break from the pressures of everyday life and treat yourself to some me-time at any of the city’s luxurious spas. Here is our roundup of some amazing offers just for you this month.
- Skin Treatments Debunked: What Do They Mean?
  
  Every beauty lover, both female and male, knows that sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends. More often than not there’s such an overwhelming flow of new beauty treatments with ever-growing names that it can start to sound
- REVIEW: New Celebrity Greek Salon
  
  A new premium salon, VK Beauty Lounge and Bar, has opened its doors in Dubai's JBR. The salon focuses on hair, make-up and nails, and has a team of European experts with experience of more than 10 years.
- Cellulite Explained And How To Manage It
  
  The word ‘cellulite’ is something of a taboo in our society. We don’t like talking about it and a lot of us are ashamed to say we have it. But, with cellulite affecting between 80%-90% of women over 30, why is such a common cosmetic condition
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Applying to UK Universities?
  
  The benefits of a university degree are well recognised - opening doors for future employment and conferring economic advantages over a life time. But that does not always help when you are trying to select your degree path! The UK has over 37,000
- What To Ask A Head Teacher
  
  Choosing a school can feel like a hard task as parents consider the needs of their children along with the value that they will get for the fees they pay. Asking the right questions to a head teacher, makes this task more informed and much easier
- Books For Children
  
  Books are a passport to all kinds of knowledge, intelligence and wisdom. Now that children are on a break from their regular curriculum books, the process of knowledge sharing should not stop.
- Autumn/ Winter 2018
  
  Style your children with the latest A/W collections from some of the top childrens brands around town. We have hand-picked these pieces to help you dress your children in the latest trends.
DINING
- Social by Heinz Beck at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
  
  World-renowned, 3-star Michelin Chef Heinz Beck brings contemporary Italian dining to Dubai. Featuring inviting design elements and offering innovative contemporary Italian cuisine, Social by Heinz Beck offers a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere
- REVIEW: Ba Restaurant at Fairmont The Palm
  
  There over 9,500 restaurants and diners in Dubai, some new, some established and some that were around for a bit, closed for a while and reopened later with a fresh look. Ba Restaurant and Lounge at the Fairmont The Palm is exactly that.
- Dining Offers This Month
  
  If you love to dine out as much we do, here’s a roundup of October's latest dining offers which include new brunches, menus, fun nights and the opening of some new concept restaurants in the city. It is time to get this month rolling with some new
- Shoot To Score Sports Bars
  
  Dubai is no stranger to a love of sports, with football being its most popular. The UAE actually qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 1990 for the first and only time since. The next most popular sport is cricket, due to the UAE’s large expatriate
HOME & GARDEN
- Furry Friends Looking For Loving Homes
  
  38smiles is a non-profit animal rescue group that was created in 2012. Since day one the founder and a group of likeminded people have been trying their very best to help the stray animals of Dubai.
- Cooking With Chef Guram Baghdoshvili
  
  Award-winning and Celebrity Georgian Chef Guram Baghdoshvili speaks 5 different languages and is a true artist at heart, being a professionally trained singer and chef, he considers food an art and is thrilled to bring Georgian cuisine to Dubai.
- How To Save In Dubai
  
  Dubai attracts expats for one simple reason- tax free salaries which motivate them to save more money than they could in their home countries. Even then, many expats leave Dubai without saving enough. If you don’t want to be one of them, you better
- Credit Cards Simplified
  
  The credit card has become important for some UAE residents. With over 200 variations of credit card available, it is often hard to choose one that is suited best for yourself. You obviously don’t want to choose a card that piles up unnecessary fees
WHATS ON
- The Children's City Science Film Festival
  
  Visit Children’s City at Dubai Creek Park for the launch of the sixth edition Science Film Festival featuring film screenings, innovative activities, and science shows for kids. The Science Film Festival caters to children ages 5 to 16, with
- The Fridge Concert Series Presents A.K. Radaydeh
  
  Musician, composer, arranger and music educator, A.K. Radaydeh is performing the final gig in the latest concert season at Alserkal Avenue venue, The Fridge. Radaydeh has performed with international musicians like Andrea Bocelli and
- Pascal Gallet at Théâtre de L'Alliance Française
  
  The noted French pianist will be performng an eclectic programme from the classics – Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin – and contemporary music composers: Ennio Morricone, Serge Gainsbourg, Leonard Cohen. Expect movie soundtracks
- Swan Lake at Dubai Opera
  
  The most popular ballets of all time – Swan Lake tells the story of a beautiful maiden who is transformed into a swan by an evil knight. The Houston Ballet is the fifth largest ballet company in the United States, with 59 dancers, and has
COMPETITIONS
- Win With Kava & Chai
  
  Ends on: 31 Oct 2018
- Win With The Arabic Language Centre
  
  Ends on: 31 Oct 2018
- Win With Daiso Japan
  
  Ends on: 31 Oct 2018
- Win With Swissôtel Al Ghurair
  
  Ends on: 31 Oct 2018
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The importance of breast screenings and early detection

11 October 2018

Many women will avoid going for regular breast screening exams because they are afraid of that they will be maybe diagnosed with cancer. The first impression when a patient is diagnosed with breast cancer is: “Am I going to die?” Breast cancer

Go pink for a cause

04 October 2018

October is marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the aim of raising awareness for a disease which impacts approximately 1 in 8 women. While you may enjoy all the pink desserts and treats around you this month, the underlying cause behind

Simple Yoga For Breast Cancer Survivors

04 October 2018

In this month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, we have highlighted the importance of yoga in healing individuals who go through the tough phase of pain and sorrow fighting against the disease. Yoga is an ideal way to channel one’s energy

From Peach To Pink The Woman Who Started It All

04 October 2018

There are few symbols that genuinely speak to people all over the world. One of the most recognisable is the pink ribbon. The pink ribbon has become an international symbol of the battle against breast cancer as well as awareness and ultimately

Exercise Effectively And How To Stay Healthy

03 September 2018

A lot of times people work out with the aim of losing weight. While losing weight is the point, weight should be lost the healthy way. A lot of times people tend to combine various ideas and opinions, from what they know, what they hear and what they

Yoga For Strong Core

02 September 2018

A strong torso is your body’s powerhouse with endless benefits. A strong core makes you less prone to injuries, protect the most important inner organs, central nervous system and help prevent back pain. Having a strong core does not mean to have abs

The Key Check-Ups To Keep A Track On Your Health

02 August 2018

Getting a regular health check-up done is the best way to keep your health on track. Regular health exams can help find problems before they start.

Summer's Here Stay Fit And Healthy

03 July 2018

Summer at its peak brings a plethora of health concerns and issues, such as sunstroke and skin rashes. It becomes important to adopt mindful lifestyle changes to keep yourself healthy while able to remain active. We spoke with a few experts

Jump Your Way To Fitness New Trampoline Classes

03 July 2018

Fitness First is ensuring it keeps members in tip-top shape, as it becomes one of the first health club chains in the UAE to launch trampoline classes.

Yoga For Back Pain

03 July 2018

Back pain! It hurts right? Be it from long working hours, wrong body posture or wrong mattresses, back pain is surely a major health worry and there are as such no treatments for generic backaches other

Yoga for concentration and focus

04 May 2018

From the moment we wake up to the end of long busy days, distractions are everywhere making it difficult to garner actual focus and concentration.

Life is where the heart is

03 May 2018

What you need to know about your heart. The heart, famous in February, timeless in its symbolism for love and emotion

Cosmetic Dentistry

02 May 2018

Don’t we all want a perfect Hollywood smile? Even though we are not always born with a perfect one but who cares when we can get it any way. Cosmetic Dentistry is the answer to all your doubts and to a wishful smile.

REVIEW: Uplifting facial at Burj Club

01 May 2018

The Burj Club has set the beauty goals as high as the tallest building in the world. Located next to Burj Khalifa, it spans over five floors featuring an indoor pool, ladies only gym and spa, mixed gym and spa and a rooftop pool and lounge.

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