UPDATES
- Emirates Announces New Schedule During DXB Runway Closure
  
  Dubai International Airport's (DXB) Southern Runway will close for 45 days between 16 April and 30 May 2019, which will impact a significant number of scheduled Emirates flights. Given the limitations, there will be a 25% reduction in the overall
- New Visa For Healthcare Professionals
  
  In order to attract global healthcare professionals to serve citizens and residents of the UAE, the government has launched a new visa which will make Dubai an attractive option for them. Currently, visiting doctors can only obtain a temporary
- Spring Break Dates Confirmed
  
  Looking to plan a vacations when schools are closed? Now you can as The Ministry of Education has confirmed the dates for the two-week long Spring Break for private and public schools. For both, private and public schools, the Spring Break will
- Highest Rooftop Infinity Pool Is Coming To Dubai!
  
  A new spot to soak up the sun and take in the gorgeous skyline from completely unique perspective is on its way to Dubai. Construction has started on one of the world’s highest infinity pools, located on the roof of The Palm Tower,
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Yoga For A Better Digestive System
  
  If this holiday season you stuffed your face with tasty savouries, do not let your guilty pleasures spoil those celebratory festive memories, instead rub your happy stomach gently and turn to yoga practice to take care of your digestive health.
- Chronic Stress And The Importance Of Recognising Where Support Is Needed
  
  Many individuals experience high levels of stress and do nothing about it. They continue to live their lives as though this is normal with agonising levels of worry, anxiety and a range of physical symptoms. This is both psychologically
- Food Intolerances All About Maintaining A Healthy Gut
  
  It is estimated that up to 20% of the world’s population may have a food intolerance. This condition, is however not life threatening like food allergies and causes discomfort when intolerant food is consumed in large amount.
- #NewYearNewMe Diet Plans Explained
  
  It is officially the start of the new year and we can all safely say that we’ve over-indulged ourselves over the past month. After all, what is the festive season good for if not to add a few pounds of padding to stave off the chill?
BEAUTY
- Beauty Products
  
  To give you a helping hand and to save you from dry skin, we have collected a list of the latest beauty and make-up products. Take a quick look, pick up your favourites and continue looking your best!
- Editor's Picks
  
  Check out our Editor's top picks this month for all your beauty needs in Dubai.
- 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.
- 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
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Books For Children
  
  Hello little and growing readers! Here is the a list of books to start off your new year. For young children, parents should get hold of ‘I Can Read With My Eyes Shut'. In this book, the author has played wonderfully with pictures and rhymes
- Admission Process Simplified!
  
  Registering your children in Dubai’s private schools can give parents goosebumps. The process of admission starts with applying to a school. From choosing a right school to following the admission process, and making timely payments of school fees
- To Board Or Not To Board?
  
  Choosing a school for your child will be one of the most daunting, exciting and important decisions you will ever make. The education opportunities both here and abroad are amazing but it can often be overwhelming when there are so many different
- Fashion For Children
  
  Are you looking forward to dressing your children in some of the latest clothes available around town? Let's take a sneak peak at some of these little people's clothes we have collected, that will make your cute baby bear look even cuter!
DINING
- Dining Out The Healthy Way
  
  A healthy heart is a happy heart. As it’s January, after all, we’ve collectively decided to make 2019 the year that we really focus on our health. Although exercising does a whole lot of the work and is vital to our health
- Dining Offers This Month
  
  If you love to dine out as much we do, here’s a round up of January’s latest dining offers which includes new menus, theme nights and the opening of some new restaurants. It is time to get this month rolling with some more dining options.
- Restaurants With A View
  
  Treat yourself to a meal out with the family or your special someone that shoots to the top of your most memorable moments list. There are a number of elements to a great dining experience and eating out is about so much more than just the food.
- REVIEW: Doors Freestyle Grill At Al Seef
  
  Probably not for vegetarians, Doors Freestyle Grill is the ideal spot for carnivores. Located in one of the city’s oldest backdrops, the Dubai Creek, the restaurant adopts the traditional ideals of Turkish dining. Predominantly revolving around meat
HOME & GARDEN
- Three Adorable Puppies Looking For Loving Homes
  
  If you’ve never had a puppy you’ve never experienced the unconditional love only puppies know how to give. Tail wagging like crazy every time you look at your puppy; puppy eyes that say innocent even when proven guilty for the ‘snow’ in the living
- New Year New Start Saving For The Future
  
  By the end of every month, when you receive your salary, most of it goes directly into covering the basic monthly expenses, and you may be able to save some of it for emergencies. Sometimes we question whether we could ever safe enough to fulfil
- 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
WHATS ON
- Microdermabrasion Facial For Only Dhs 250 For Connector Readers
  
  Benefit from the latest offer from renowned Bloom Aesthetic and Laser Clinic, which is available only for Connector and Discover Dubai readers. You can receive a Microdermabrasion Facial Treatment at Bloom for only Dhs 250. To take an advantage
- The Fridge Concert Series ft. We Left As Humans
  
  First in the line-up of the Fridge Concert series is Dubai based five-piece-space-rock band, We Left As Humans. The band has recently released its album ‘Wrath and Lust’ and is ready to prove its rock skills at the stage this week. Joining
- Spotlight on Samir Rafi
  
  Celebrated artist from the Arab world who started to paint at the age of 13 and left an ever lasting impact on the global art scene, Samir Rafi’s artwork is a dreamy portrayal of the universe of loneliness. Green Art Gallery at Alserkal
- Camel Racing
  
  Talented camel riders from across the world will race this week for the most coveted title. This is a great way to spend a weekday watching a race belonging to Emirate’s rich heritage. Entry to watch this nail biting competition is free.
COMPETITIONS
- Win With Eggspectation
  
  Ends on: 31 Jan 2019
- Win With Soul Spa and Wellness
  
  Ends on: 31 Jan 2019
- Win With The PAD
  
  Ends on: 31 Jan 2019
- Win With Greek Restaurant, Ammos
  
  Ends on: 31 Jan 2019
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

It's About To Get Hot Before It Gets Cold

15 January 2019

According to the weather forecast by The National Centre of Meteorology, the weather will be mildly cooler this weekend as the temperature is expected to not cross 22°C. It definitely means you should wrap up warm if you have some outdoor

More People Took Taxis In 2018

15 January 2019

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) recently released the 2018 data for taxi bookings revealing that in 2018, a total of 12.3 million passengers used RTA taxis, 17 percent higher than the 10.5 million passengers in 2017. According to the RTA,

Leaving Some Food On Your Plate For "Mr Manners" Could Get You Fined

15 January 2019

Are your eyes bigger than your stomach? Do you like to order more food than you can eat and then don’t feel guilty about wasting it later? If this is you, then you can now get fined for this habit. Gulou Hotspot in Al Barsha adds Dhs 50 to the bill

How To Book Your Ticket To See Pope Francis

14 January 2019

Pope Francis is visiting the UAE for three days next month, from 3 -5 February. A landmark moment for all Catholics in the region, it will be Pope Francis’s first visit to not only the UAE but to the GCC region. If you are looking to see

Emirates Announces New Schedule During DXB Runway Closure

13 January 2019

Dubai International Airport's (DXB) Southern Runway will close for 45 days between 16 April and 30 May 2019, which will impact a significant number of scheduled Emirates flights. Given the limitations, there will be a 25% reduction in the overall

Ruler Of Dubai Chronicles His 50 Years

13 January 2019

To mark 50 years of serving the nation, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has released his latest book titled “Qissati” (My Story) giving an insight into his 50 years

New Visa For Healthcare Professionals

13 January 2019

In order to attract global healthcare professionals to serve citizens and residents of the UAE, the government has launched a new visa which will make Dubai an attractive option for them. Currently, visiting doctors can only obtain a temporary

Spring Break Dates Confirmed

13 January 2019

Looking to plan a vacations when schools are closed? Now you can as The Ministry of Education has confirmed the dates for the two-week long Spring Break for private and public schools. For both, private and public schools, the Spring Break will

Highest Rooftop Infinity Pool Is Coming To Dubai!

09 January 2019

A new spot to soak up the sun and take in the gorgeous skyline from completely unique perspective is on its way to Dubai. Construction has started on one of the world’s highest infinity pools, located on the roof of The Palm Tower,

Ruler Of Dubai Appears In The Sky In The Most Extraordinary Way

09 January 2019

2019 is set to be the UAE’s Year of Tolerance, and Dubai is leaving no stone unturned to promote it. Dubai’s sky was lit up recently next to the iconic Burj Al Arab, with the image of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Air Arabia To Start Direct Flight To This European City

09 January 2019

Are you looking for a summer break, and considering a European city other than the more obvious choices of Paris, Madrid or Rome? One you may want to consider now is the Serbian capital, Belgrade as Sharjah based Air Arabia’s have announced a new

New Ferry Service To Begin Between These Two Malls

09 January 2019

Have you ever been shopping in The Dubai Mall and discovered what you want is in Dubai Marina Mall? Or have you gone to meet your friend for a coffee in Dubai Marina Mall only to find out that they were in The Dubai Mall? Well now those challenges

'The Fifty-Year Charter' For Continuous Prosperity

08 January 2019

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has published an annual document named ‘The Fifty-Year Charter’ marking 50 years of him serving the nation. The document divided

RTA Honours Sheikh Mohammed In A Unique Way

08 January 2019

In honour of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai’s 50 years of serving the nation, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has marked this milestone by decorating public