UPDATES
- Reel Cinema Launches A Dedicated Children Screen At The Dubai Mall
  
  Reel Cinema has announced the opening of a dedicated screen for little film fans at The Dubai Mall. Young ones can now watch and possibly ‘critic’ the cartoon characters in a movie, while slouching back on colourful bean bags. Don’t worry, parents
- Roxy Cinema Slashes Ticket Prices
  
  Cinema-goers can now save themselves some money if they book tickets with Roxy Cinemas. Until the end of Ramadan, the cinema chain owned by Meraas, has slashed movie ticket prices by 40%. It means, tickets are now available at Dhs 20 and the offer is
- Crown Prince Attends NAS Night Challenge
  
  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council attended the individuals Nad Al Sheba (NAS) Night Challenge Championship on Friday, 17 May. Held as part of the NAS
- Dubai Menus To Soon Have Calorie Count For Every Meal
  
  Dubai residents love to eat out and with more and more delivery services coming handy, this trend seems to have been fuelled. Health authorities estimate that more than 40 per cent of children are either overweight or obese. Even though a recent
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Basic Habits For A Healthy Mouth
  
  It’s no secret that having a beautiful smile can do wonders for our confidence and self-esteem. With recent advances in aesthetic dentistry, more people are opting for cosmetic dentistry to improve their smiles. It is important to note that having
- How To Look After Your Heart
  
  Heart disease is a condition that affects your heart by narrowing or blocking blood vessels that could lead to a heart attack, chest pain or a stroke. Other conditions that affect heart muscles, or valves are also considered forms of heart disease.
- Yoga For Maintaining A Healthy Heart
  
  Yoga postures and breathing techniques help maintain good circulation of oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to each cell, increases lung capacity and boosts blood circulation. It improves your heart rate, body mass index (BMI), lowers blood pressure and
- Physiotherapy For Lower Back Pain
  
  Physiotherapy is a treatment to restore a patient’s mobility through programmes of bodily movement and exercise. It focuses on the scientific principles of motion and helps people to restore, maintain and maximise their physical strength, function
BEAUTY
- Know Rosacea - A Common Skin Condition
  
  Rosacea is a common skin condition that can result in the redness & visibility of blood vessels on the skin of the face. Some of these symptoms are akin to those that occur with acne, & this can result in rosacea often being misdiagnosed as acne
- 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 some me-time and enjoy a pampering session at one of these refreshing spa offers of the month. Offers include new massages, limited period discounts and some 'wow' relaxation packages introduced for you.
- REVIEW: Swedish Massage To Relax The Entire Body
  
  Located on the 34th floor of Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Fit & Spa Lounge overlooking Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai Marina skyline is an appreciable escape for anyone who is looking to pamper oneself with a tailor made spa treatment
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Splash N' Party Announces Summer Camp 2019
  
  Exciting activities such as canoeing, water aerobics, robotics, science lab, and culinary activities will deliver a fun and stimulating experience for little ones. Summer is just around the corner... with schools closing down for the summer break
- Splash N’ Party Celebrates End of School Extravaganza!
  
  Little ones can experience a memorable and exciting time with water play and have fun with water balloons and water guns. With summer break getting closer, Splash N’ Party are organizing their ‘End of School Extravaganza!’ on the 27th June to
- Splash ‘n’ Party Celebrates ‘Eid Carnival Event’
  
  ‘Eid Al-Fitr Carnival’ is a five-day event (June 4th-8th) from 9am to 9pm and will feature a variety of entertainment such as jugglers, stilt walkers, led show, splash carnival dancers, mascots, water guns, water balloon fights and lots
- Splash ‘n’ Party Celebrates Ramadan
  
  Little ones can experience a thrilling time with games, fun and entertainment. Ramadan is a holy month when Muslims commemorate the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Mohammed. The month is spent by Muslims fasting during the daylight hours
DINING
- Royal Ramadan Iftar Experience
  
  Make this Ramadan memorable and join us for a sumptuous Iftar Buffet catered by our culinary award winning Chefs’ showcasing the finest of Egyptian specialties. Savor on an irresistible Iftar Journey from across the Middle East with special Egyptian
- REVIEW: Carine At The Emirates Golf Club
  
  Chef Izu Ani is a well known face in the Dubai dining scene and the name linked to some of Dubai’s most treasured restaurants, including La Serre, La Petite Maison and more recently Gaia in DIFC.
- Iftars To Enjoy This Ramadan
  
  Ramadan teaches us the value of togetherness in so many ways. When the sun sets, friends and families sit at the table and break their fast together. The moments of togetherness make the meal even more valued and the Holy month
- Dining Offers This Month
  
  If you love dining out as much we do, you'll enjoy our roundup of the best May dining offers, including - updated menus, the opening of new restaurants and some exciting fresh offers. Let's all agree to get this month rolling by trying something new.
HOME & GARDEN
- Digital-only banks: 101 Paperless banks are on a roll in the UAE
  
  We are in a time where a bank account can be opened at 10pm in less than five minutes from the comfort of your bed. Welcome to the digital-only banks era. The UAE’s largest banks are now adapting to the digital course bringing substantial changes
- Three Adorable Pets Looking For A Loving Home
  
  38smiles is a non-profit animal rescue group that was created in 2012. Since day one the founder and a group of like minded people have been doing their very best to help the stray animals of Dubai.
- Three Adorable Puppies 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 like minded people have been doing their very best to help the stray animals of Dubai.
- Furry Friends Looking For A Home
  
  38smiles is a non-profit animal rescue group that was created in 2012. Since day one the founder and a group of like minded people have been trying their very best to help the stray animals of Dubai.
WHATS ON
- Flow Talk Ramadan Series
  
  Flow Talks Ramadan series returns this Wednesday with yet another interactive and interesting session with a local artist. This week, grab this chance to meet with Jalal Luqman, an Emirati author and artist, known both locally and
- Things To Do This Week
  
  The week is packed with Ramadan markets, so if you could not find anything that suited you over the weekend, we have more options for the next few days. This week looks good with activities including Flow Talks returning this week, a tough
- 43 Floors Stair Climb Training
  
  Gulf4Good returns with its signature Stair Climb intense work out. Calling out all fitness enthusiasts, the organiser says it's not for the faint-hearted. The stair climbing training is considered to be a great training for any mountain challenge
- Art Therapy: Creating Self-Care Space
  
  As part of Mental Health Awareness month, thejamjar calls upon parents who wish to explore art therapy as a method through which to improve their well-being. The talk will be led by experts on the subject, including Sara Powell, Natalia Gomez
COMPETITIONS
- Win With Palapa
  
  Ends on: 31 May 2019
- Win With NRTC Fresh
  
  Ends on: 31 May 2019
- Win With Little Lahore
  
  Ends on: 31 May 2019
- Win With Streetery
  
  Ends on: 31 May 2019
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Ramadan Blue Donation Boxes Are Back

22 May 2019

Have you spotted a big blue box inscribed with the message ‘Share a Touch of Love’. You may have spotted them being set up across six different Dubai communities including Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), Bay Avenue, Bay Square, Mudon Community

Permanent Residency Granted To Over 6,000 People

21 May 2019

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took to Twitter to announce the news of the first UAE residents who have now become permanent visa-holding residents and are granted Gold Card status.

Five Star Hotel Releases 15 Baby Sharks Into The Ocean

21 May 2019

In a move that shows its commitment to marine sustainability, Atlantis The Palm released fifteen baby sharks and two stingrays into the ocean at Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary. In addition to wildlife releases, the hotel also carries a number of

20 Lucky Contestants Win A Round Trip To Dubai With A Plus 1

21 May 2019

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) popular tourist campaign “BeMyGuest”, with Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador, has garnered quite a lot popularity since its launch in December 2016. In its third year,

Rumours About Injecting Cows For More Milk Rejected

21 May 2019

Rumours have been doing the rounds across social media about ‘unethical’ methods to increase milk production have been squashed by Dubai Municipality. A statement released said, “Dubai Municipality denies rumours about injecting the cattle producing

Reel Cinema Launches A Dedicated Children Screen At The Dubai Mall

20 May 2019

Reel Cinema has announced the opening of a dedicated screen for little film fans at The Dubai Mall. Young ones can now watch and possibly ‘critic’ the cartoon characters in a movie, while slouching back on colourful bean bags. Don’t worry, parents

Roxy Cinema Slashes Ticket Prices

20 May 2019

Cinema-goers can now save themselves some money if they book tickets with Roxy Cinemas. Until the end of Ramadan, the cinema chain owned by Meraas, has slashed movie ticket prices by 40%. It means, tickets are now available at Dhs 20 and the offer is

Crown Prince Attends NAS Night Challenge

19 May 2019

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council attended the individuals Nad Al Sheba (NAS) Night Challenge Championship on Friday, 17 May. Held as part of the NAS

Dubai Menus To Soon Have Calorie Count For Every Meal

19 May 2019

Dubai residents love to eat out and with more and more delivery services coming handy, this trend seems to have been fuelled. Health authorities estimate that more than 40 per cent of children are either overweight or obese. Even though a recent

Dubai Records Lowest Unemployment Rate In Dubai

19 May 2019

The Dubai Statistics Centre’s latest report has revealed that the unemployment rate in the emirate is the lowest in the world with 0.5% recorded for last year. The survey also showed the percentage of the total working-age population reached 83.2%

Weather Update: Rain To Return This Week

19 May 2019

This week's weather report is a cool respite from the hot weather that has picked up in last few days and almost touching on 40°C. Dubai residents will see changes until Wednesday as scattered rainfall of different intensities is expected over the

Sheikh Mohammed Writes A Poem For His Sons

19 May 2019

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took to his official Twitter account to express his content and joy at the wedding of his three sons His Highness Sheikh Hamdan

Sheikh Hamdan And His Brothers Get Married

16 May 2019

The most awaited news is officially out. On Thursday, local newspapers confirmed that His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai was married to Sheikha Sheikha bint Saeed bin Thani Al Maktoum in a joint

Travis Scott Is Set To Headline Abu Dhabi's Yasalam After-Race Concert

16 May 2019

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is so well known for its top class after-race concerts that UAE residents and Formula 1 fans are always excited to know who’s taking to the stage next and it’s never too early to know. Feeding the excitement of fans,

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