UPDATES
- KHDA Reduces Notice Period For School Inspections
  
  Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced new changes for 2019-20 inspection cycle, including review visits and reducing the duration of notice period. KHDA addressed school principals at a gathering to celebrate the be
- Burj Khalifa To Light Up For Friends Tonight
  
  Today, the iconic TV series Friends celebrates its 25th anniversary, and Dubai is marking the occasion in fashionable and iconic style, along with other cities around the world. Visitors to Downtown Dubai can spot the Central Perk set up on a
- UAE Tests Nano Technology To Boost Rainfall
  
  National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), has launched ‘nanomaterials testing campaign' in cloud seeding operations through the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science. The new test investigates the efficiency of new cloud seeding materials
- Royal Family Celebrate Sheikh Mohammed's Daughter's Wedding
  
  Sheikha Maryam bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, married Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, a member of
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Making Healthcare Marketing Work
  
  With over 7 years of Marketing experience in private healthcare, Supriya Taggar, a marketing and business development manager for HealthBay shares with us the challenges, tactics and creation of making healthcare marketing work in the U.A.E
- What You Need To Do To Get Started With Yoga At Home
  
  While it is always advisable to learn the fundamentals of yoga in a live classroom, there’s nothing better than practicing yoga from the comfort of your home, if fighting traffic to make it your class post work is not your thing.
- On Your Journey To Fitness Here’s How Not To Get Injured
  
  When we sign up for a gym or a workout class, we have fitness goals. That’s a good thing, however, problem arises when we want to achieve those goals in a shorter period than required. The focus shifts from achieving results by hook or crook rather
- Routine Health Check-Ups Are Important For You
  
  It simply means that a healthy person, not curretnly facing any illness in particular, should at least visit their doctor once a year for a general health check-up. It enables doctors to evaluate general state of wellbeing and diagnose health problem
BEAUTY
- Spa Offers And Deals To Tempt You
  
  Who likes being pampered and deserves some quality me-time? Of course you do. Have look at some of this months offers and treat yourself, or be treated, to a refreshing pampering session. Offers this month include free haircuts and amazing discounts
- Beauty Products
  
  A peel off mask, pop-glow stick, hydrating foundation, precious oil shampoos are just some of the latest beauty products that will keep you looking fresh and radiant all day long.
- Editor's Picks
  
  Check out our Editor's top picks this month for all your beauty needs in Dubai.
- REVIEW: A New Ayurveda Centre Brings Century Old Treatments On Forefront
  
  Ayur Mandala Ayurveda Center was established in 2017 on Al Wasl Road to offer Ayurvedic treatments in Dubai. In brief, Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems developed more than 3,000 years ago.
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Strep Throat; A Painful Child's Ailment During The School Year!
  
  Even though strep throat can affect anyone, it is extremely common among school-age children and teenagers; 5 through 15 years old. This common and highly contagious infection occurs very often during the school year when large groups of students
- Your Child's Sleep Pattern Needs Some Attention Now!
  
  Now that the summer holiday is approaching its end, so are the nights of staying up late. At times, getting children to bed can be a struggle for parents, especially after the `liberties` of an extended vacation. There is a lot you can do to help
- My Child Is Feverish; Shall I Take Him To The Paediatrician Right Away?
  
  All children get sick; this is part of being a child! Certain infections are very common in childhood, especially among school-aged children; common cold, influenza, throat infection (e.g. strep throat), middle ear infection, and viral
- Keep Your Child Healthy During The Academic Year!
  
  Viruses and bacteria are the prime suspects behind many childhood illnesses, especially during school age. All it takes is a single child to bring a germ to class for the spread to commence. By teaching our children some essential healthy habits
DINING
- Touch Down For All The Sporting Action
  
  September is a great month for sport and sports fans. The football seasons are well under way in the top leagues in Europe and across the world, including the much watched English Premier League, for cricket lovers the longest contested tournament
- Dining Offers This Month
  
  As the season changes, so do dining options in Dubai, with new restaurants opening and new menus launching. What is constant though is the variety of offers to get us to try something different. Here is our pick of some of the new things and offers
- REVIEW: Opso At The Dubai Mall
  
  Malls are not just places to shop, they are leisure destinations that offer attractions, activities and places to eat. Most have fast food places in food courts or sit down casual dining restaurants, but if you want to see mall dining
- REVIEW: Mama Fu’s - A Pan Asian Miracle
  
  This month we found ourselves roaming around one of Dubai’s most bustling shopping malls, Dubai Festival City, and after our shopping adventure, we were craving some good food. Next thing we know, we find ourselves at Pan Asian restaurant Mama Fu’s,
HOME & GARDEN
- Find Out The Best Way To Remit Money From The UAE
  
  The United Arab Emirates UAE is the world’s largest outbound remitter to all countries around the world with a high expat population that come to the country to leverage tax free salaries. As all expats are bound to go back to their home countries
- A Simple Guide To Buying A Car Or Renting A Car
  
  Of the many financial decisions as adults we take, one of them certainly is to decide between buying a car and renting a car. You may call it Dubai’s first world problem, however believe it or not with so many attractive offers by rental companies
- We Only Have FIV …It's No Reason To Freak Out!
  
  FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) sounds bad but honestly isn’t that big of a deal. Then why are cats with FIV overlooked and often considered unadoptable? The answer is simply because most people are misinformed and believe that FIV cats
- 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.
WHATS ON
- Things To Do This Week
  
  This new week is full of fun fun activities for all to enjoy. Enjoy the city wide celebrations of the 89th Saudi National Day, watch greats show at Dubai Opera and techies and gadget fans, it is that time of year where you can head straight to over
- Saudi National Day Fireworks
  
  Three prominent waterfront destinations in Dubai, The Beach, Bluewaters Island and The Pointe are set to host an extravagant show of fireworks on the occasion of Saudi National Day on Monday, 23 September. Free to attend for all, visitors can either
- Saudi National Day Celebrations
  
  Head to The Dubai Mall this week to experience the sight of Burj Khalifa lighting up in green and white colours in honour of 89th Saudi National Day . That's not all, a choreographed water and light show at The Dubai Fountain is set to mesmerise the
- GITEX Shopper 2019
  
  The largest electronic event of the region returns in this month. It's a great chance to grab jaw dropping deals on the world's top brands that come together under one roof at Dubai World Trade Centre. Also, catch brands unveiling their latest
COMPETITIONS
- Win With Casa Mia
  
  Ends on: 30 Sep 2019
- Win A Customised Cake With Pastel Cakes
  
  Ends on: 30 Sep 2019
- Win With Tips & Toes
  
  Ends on: 30 Sep 2019
- Win With Soul Sante
  
  Ends on: 30 Sep 2019
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

New Law For Real Estate Sector

16 September 2019

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has issued a new law related to Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA).Dubai Land Department (DLD) will replace RERA in

Top Performing Entities Receive Two Month Salary Bonus

15 September 2019

There is no doubt that the UAE has has become a role model for development in the region and beyond, and in order to keep standards improving His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler

New Road Links Sheikh Zayed Road With Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road In Just Four Minutes

15 September 2019

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened new sections of the Al Yalayis and Al Asayel Streets Improvement Project. Al Yalayis Street connects Sheikh Zayed Road with Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road. The new street

Colour Coded Food Labelling Approved

12 September 2019

Life will be far easier for calorie conscious residents once the new Nutrition Labelling Policy comes into effect Approved by the UAE Cabinet, the new policy will now also require manufacturers to have colour-coded nutritional labels on all food

Watch The Sun Rise From The Top Of The World

11 September 2019

Are you a fan of a great sunrise? Well now you can watch the dawn of a new day and the glorious and pristine scenery of a Dubai sunrise, when the sky turns into a beautiful colour palette of red and orange, from one of the highest vantage points

Calling All Budding Artists

10 September 2019

There is another opportunity for budding artists to showcase their talent to a wide audience and also stand a chance to win a cash prize at the same time. The Waterfront Market and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority have joined forces for a second

Regional Airlines Ban MacBook Pro

10 September 2019

Following the action taken by some of the International airlines around the world, regional carriers including Emirates, Flydubai and Etihad have also put restrictions on carrying certain models of Apple MacBook Pro. The restrictions were announced

Dubai Metro Reaches 10 Years

09 September 2019

At nine minutes and nine seconds passed nine (09:09:09) on the evening of 9 September 2009 (9/09/09), His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the Dubai Metro and

Big Book Sale Is Coming Back

08 September 2019

The world's biggest book sale is set to return back to Dubai next month. To be held from 10 to 20 October, the Big Bad Wolf book sale will have three million new books on offer. The sale will take place at the Sound Venue Stage in Dubai Studio City

Dubai Opera Celebrates Third Anniversary With A New Line-Up

08 September 2019

The iconic Dubai Opera, celebrates its third anniversary this year and to mark the occasion has now announced eight new shows including: Omar Kamal, Broken Wings, Katherine Jenkins, Camille Thomas, Dial M for Murder, The Greatest Love of All, Bjorn

UAE Government Revises The Holiday List

08 September 2019

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has updated the dates of official public holidays and tweeted the new list on Sunday, 8 September. According to the new list, there are four days of public holidays remaining for rest of the

Free WiFi On Dubai Taxis

05 September 2019

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the implementation of ‘Tech Taxi’.Tech Taxis provide free WiFi in Dubai taxis and a package of digital services to taxi passengers. Once connected to the WiFi, the passenger can log-on to www

Famous International Restaurant Is Set For Dubai

05 September 2019

Internationally acclaimed restaurant SUSHISAMBA, which has already impressed a host of discerning diners in London, Miami, Las Vegas and Amsterdam is set to soon open its doors to Dubai diners in an amazing setting. The new restaurant will be located

Authorities Issue Fresh Warnings To Motorists

04 September 2019

Dubai Police took to Twitter to advise motorists to drive carefully when in school areas. The tweet on @DubaiPolicsHQ reads, “Dear motorists: Do not overtake other vehicles or change lanes when in schools zones or at crosswalks.”