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This Oldest Palace Reopens
Abu Dhabi’s oldest heritage site Qasr Al Hosn reopens as a museum after the completion of its renovation and renewal works. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander
Have You Noticed The Name Change On Your Mobile?
UAE residents noticed a change again where the network name usually appears on their mobile, which has been replaced with ‘Qasr Al Hosn’. This time around the name change is due to a historic landmark in Abu Dhabi, which is set to reopen as a
The UAE Went All-Out This Weekend For National Day
This long weekend has been jam-packed with events celebrating the 47th UAE National Day. Whether you celebrated with family and friends in the region or you enjoyed the break overseas, there was just so much going on that you probably
UAE Passport Now Ranked Number One Worldwide
After being recently being placed at 8th spot, followed by 3rd, the UAE Passport has now jumped to the top spot worldwide. Ranked as the number one best in the world, the UAE passport allows holders to enter 167 countries visa-free
Orthopaedic Problems Of Upper Limbs In Diabetes
Diabetes amongst people living in UAE is a growing concern and figures from International Diabetes Federation revealed that 17.3% of people aged between 29 and 75 have Type 2 diabetes, and currently there are over 1 million people in UAE suffering
Common Illness and Treatments and How To Avoid Them
No matter how much we enjoy the change in the weather this time of year, we cannot ignore the fact that it comes with its own baggage of illnesses which if you fall prey to can turn everything upside down for you and take some shine off the festive
Yoga For Stronger Immune System
We love this weather and all these festive vibes around us but we cannot disagree that these festive vibes can be affected for some, as the change in season comes with its own share of infections and illnesses and almost every other person we know
Diabetes and eye health - your sight matters!
Diabetes mellitus can cause several eye problems, such as cataract, glaucoma and ocular nerve palsies. The most common and vision-threatening eye complication is diabetic retinopathy. The high blood sugar level damage small blood vessels in
REVIEW: KeraStraight Ultimate at Pastels Salon
After a long, hot, hectic summer, my hair had become dull and lifeless. Being a KeraStraight fan, I knew that was the answer if I was going to enjoy salon finished looking hair over the holidays. KeraStraight is a treatment that rebuilds and replaces
Skincare Revivals
’Tis the season… to eat a whole lot, get no sleep and say goodbye to your beauty routine. Yikes! Don’t worry, we get how hard it is to look after your skin (and yourself in general) during one of the busiest times of the year.
Editor's Picks
Check out our Editor's top picks this month for all your beauty needs in Dubai.
REVIEW: Lava Shell Massage Tao Spa
Located in The Mall, opposite Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Tao Spa is a go to place for relaxing massages and other pampering services. The spa caters to both men and women and has two separate sections for them featuring a beauty lounge for grooming
Learning outside the classroom
Extracurricular activities, or ECAs, provide an opportunity for children to really broaden their horizons, learn new skills and have fun. But with so many on offer how do you know which ones to pick? Gabbitas share our top tips to help you make
After School Activities Soccer Over iPad
In this extraordinary world, academics are just not enough to stand out and therefore mums are always on the lookout for extra-curricular activities for their children, to develop their overall skills including cognitive abilities.
Books For Children
Hello little book readers! We have got some exciting reads for you this month. For young readers, Mummy Fairy and Me will make for a fun and light read as they go on a magical journey filled with amusing ups and turns.
December 2018: Children Can Say The Funniest Things
We share some of your funny moments with your children who are all celebrating birthdays this December 2018.
We Won’t Be Home For Christmas: Christmas Brunches
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! As the weather cools down and the decorations come out, we’re ready to celebrate. We understand that although the Christmas festivities are full of joy, there’s so much to do - which can be quite a trying
Dining Offers This Month
If you love to dine out as much we do, here’s a round up of December’s latest dining offers which include the return of some famous brunches, fun nights, and the opening of some new restaurants. It is time to get this month rolling with some more
REVIEW: Le Cirque at DIFC
All The fun of the fair with some serious foodie flare, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more theatrical dining experience than that of Le Cirque. Carnies with an affinity for the finer things in life will feel right at home at this swanky, upscale
Jones the Grocer Gets Festive
Jones the Grocer gifts you the luxury of delicious meals and more time with your loved ones, as they take all the fuss out of your festive feast preparations. This year Dubai’s favorite eatery brings you the best foods the festive season has to
Tabby-mania
A tabby cat is a cat that has a coat featuring distinctive stripes, dots, lines or swirling patterns, usually together with a mark resembling an 'M' on its forehead.
Sending Money Overseas From The UAE
Regardless of nationality, most of us are here in the UAE for one common reason- to earn and save money. High salary brackets with no income tax on them attract professionals from across the world, who will be going back to their country at some
Christmas Gift Ideas
Christmas gift ideas something for her and for him.
Property Buying And The Process Involved
Hunting for a residential property to buy in Dubai? Before you do, it is advisable to get a comprehensive understanding of the loan application process laid out by the banks if you are planning to fund your purchase through a mortgage.
Urban Outdoor Cinema
Winter is the perfect time to watch a movie under stars. Round up your friends and reserve a spot at Habtoor Grand which is playing host to Urban Outdoor Cinema, this week showing The Greatest Showman on Sunday and Fantastic Beasts and Where
Tones of a Golden Time by Dubai Music Band
Back by popular demand, Dubai Music Band will take the stage to perform a repertoire of patriotic songs for their second grand performance of the year. You can expect them to perform tracks by famous Emirati singers such as Jaber
Al Marmoom Ultramarathon
Elite ultra-runners from around the world will be competing for a total prize money of around Dhs 290,000 (US $80,000). The race includes three gruelling distances to choose from: the world’s longest desert run at 270km, as well as 100km and
The Nutcracker and I
With a grand piano on stage, played by Dariescu, and a ballerina behind a transparent gauze screen, this new take on The Nutcracker and I is brought to life with hand-drawn digital animations projected onto the gauze that follow the music
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