UPDATES
- A New Program To Enhance Children's Internet Safety
  
  A new programme ‘Child Digital Safety’ has been launched by the UAE government to raise awareness among children about online threats; and to educate them on how to use the internet in a constructive manner. The programme also aims to educate
- Speed Limit Increased On Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street
  
  Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General HQ have increased the speed limit on Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street between Dubai-Al Ain Road and Al Yalayes Road from 90 to 100kmh. The existing speed limit signs advertised
- Artificial Intelligence To Measure Your Smile
  
  Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Happiness Centres to measure customer satisfaction levels. Smart cameras using AI analyse the facial expressions of customers before and after processing
- World Tallest Building Lit Up Green
  
  Joining the brigade of world famous buildings including the Sydney Opera House, the London Eye and the Empire State Building in New York, that turn green to mark Saint Patrick’s Day each year, the iconic Burj Khalifa was lit up with green laser
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Why A Kcal Extra Meal Plan Could Be Exactly What You’re Looking For
  
  A multitude of healthy eating blogs, fitness Instagram accounts and gym membership emails forcing you to think about diets, food prep, clean eating and getting beach body ready can become tiresome and just plain annoying- we know, we’ve done
- Yoga For Bloating
  
  Nothing makes you feel as bad as a bloated stomach can do. Whether it’s for the wrong food that you ate, or if it’s that time of the month or it is simply the water retention, bloating makes you feel like you are carrying an extra load around
- REVIEW: Anti-Dandruff Scalp Treatment At Tips and Toes
  
  Blame it on dust or heat, dandruff is really a constant enemy for many of us. Needless to say that hair fall comes right behind sniffing the possibility of dandruff, and we will do anything to keep our hair healthy and strong.
- Fat Transfer And How It Works
  
  Have you ever come across a woman, who says she is happy with her body and does not need a single change? I wonder if you have as it is next to impossible. We always want corrections in our body and often wonder if we can just move fat cells
BEAUTY
- Editor's Picks
  
  Check out our Editor's top picks this month for all your beauty needs in Dubai.
- Beauty Products
  
  There is no such thing as enough make-up and if you agree here’s a sneak peek into some of the latest beauty and make-up products launched this month, including jazzy lipstick and eye shadow shades and beauty products which will help in keeping
- Look Good And Feel Great
  
  Skincare is a vital part of overall health care especially in a country like the UAE where the temperatures in the summers can get very hot, while the winters get cold and windy. This results in the skin having to face a lot of changes in heat
- Yoga for healthy and glowing skin
  
  The physical, mental and emotional balance from yoga works similarly to a regular skincare routine, but better. It will naturally enhance your skin, creating a radiant glow. Yoga helps to stimulate working system of our body mechanic such as
KIDS & EDUCATION
- March 2019: Children Can Say The Funniest Things
  
  We share some of your funny moments with your children who are all celebrating birthdays this March 2019.
- Fashion For Children
  
  Children grow so quickly and keeping their wardrobes well-stocked and up-to-date can be quite challenging. We have selected some of the latest clothes from the city’s favourite kids shops to keep children stylish and cute.
- How To Plan A Birthday Party
  
  Gone are those days when planning a birthday party meant buying a cake and taking your child and his squad to a Pizza Hut or a McDonalds where, dizzy with sugar, they run, scream and generally have a great time.
- Books For Children
  
  Developing reading habits in your children is one of the best things you can do for them. And here we look at some of the books you might want to choose for your little ones. This month, parents of toddlers can read them this interesting book of
DINING
- REVIEW: Chicago Meatpackers At The Pointe Palm Jumeirah
  
  The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai’s newest dining and leisure destination, offers a great day and evening out. A wide choice of places to sit down and eat, while enjoying amazing views of the Palm crescent and the iconic Atlantis.
- Time For Brunch And Which To Try
  
  Brunch, both a verb and noun, has different meanings to different people. A brunch is a light snack usually taken at a time of day that is too late to be called breakfast and too early to be called lunch, and to brunch is to go out for
- Dining Offers This Month
  
  If you love to dine out as much we do, here’s a roundup of March’s latest dining offers which include new menus, the opening of new restaurants and some of the new exciting offers. It is time to get this month rolling with some more dining options.
- 24 Valentine's Day Dining Options
  
  February means Valentine’s Day, the day where couples show their love and appreciation of each other. Gifts are bought and plans are made to spend time with that special person, and as food is always best enjoyed in the company of a loved one
HOME & GARDEN
- 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.
- Home Contents Insurance
  
  In the UAE, we are fortunate to live in an environment with a low crime rate, one that is also relatively free from natural disasters like fires, earthquakes and floods. However, we're not immune to tragedy, building fires for example are a rare
- How to get a credit card in the UAE
  
  Credit cards have now become essential for paying for the day to day expenses, as they not only give you access to short term credit, but also come with a number of additional benefits such as air miles, cash-back, two for one movie tickets and
- 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
WHATS ON
- Things To Do This Week
  
  Looking for different things to do over the next few days? Here’s a cheat-sheet to help you choose. Besides, multiple art events throughout town to enjoy and explore, foodies can try some limited period dining options along with an amazing movie
- Try Limited Edition Dessert Pizza
  
  Who knew pizza could be a sweet treat? 800PIZZA is celebrating its 12th birthday this March and is giving away a complimentary ‘Birthday Pizza’ prepared with Nutella and Ricotta, with every order above Dhs 40 from the 17-20 March
- Screening: Capernaum
  
  Capernaum, a film which received a 15-minute standing ovation at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival tells the story of a young boy, Zain, who sues his parents for the crime of giving him life. At just 12, Zain is a troubled adult who grew up on the
- Galleries Night
  
  Round up your art loving friends and go to the city’s thriving creative hub, Alserkal Avenue, for a special Galleries Night which will see top galleries such as Ayyam Gallery, Green Art Gallery, Grey Noise and many more unveiling new collections by
COMPETITIONS
- Win With Brambles
  
  Ends on: 31 Mar 2019
- Win With Beauty Garden
  
  Ends on: 31 Mar 2019
- Win With Purani Dilli at Four Points
  
  Ends on: 31 Mar 2019
- Win With Chubby Cheeks Organics
  
  Ends on: 31 Mar 2019
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Pictures Of 'Palace of Nation' Revealed

11 March 2019

When it was announced last week that a new cultural landmark ‘Qasr Al Watan’, part of the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi will open its doors to the public, we could only imagine how impressive the architecture of the new building would look

Abandoned Slow Loris Finds A New Home

11 March 2019

Spotted abandoned in a box on a street in Dubai, this wide-eyed primate the Slow Loris, has found a new home at The Green Planet. The Green Planet and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) have teamed up to spread awareness

Ruler Of Dubai Attends Super Saturday Races At Meydan Racecourse

10 March 2019

The Dubai World Cup Carnival- Super Saturday horse race on 9 March at Meydan Racecourse was attended by none other than His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai along with

Gwen Stefani To Perform At Dubai World Cup

10 March 2019

Three time Grammy award winner Gwen Stefani will bring down the curtain on one of the world’s richest races, Dubai World Cup. The pop-star is behind chartbuster hits such as 'What You Waiting For?' ‘Hollaback Girl’ and 'Rich Girl’.

Sheikh Hamdan To Lead His Team Again This Year At Gov Games

10 March 2019

The second edition of the Gov Games will return from 3-6 April, 2019. The competition comprises of teams from various Dubai Government departments, Government departments from other emirates and the UAE Federal Government, as well as international

Novo Cinemas Opens Region’s Largest IMAX Screen In Dubai

07 March 2019

Novo Cinemas has brought the region’s largest IMAX cinema screen to Dubai. The next generation cinema screen, measuring 24.4 metres wide and 13.8 metres high, features in a new 12 screen multiplex now open at IMG Worlds of Adventure.

Government Department Closes Down Social Media Accounts

06 March 2019

The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai permanently closed down almost 14,000 social media accounts in 2018 after they were found to be selling counterfeit goods.

Private And Public Sector Workers Granted Equal Holidays

06 March 2019

The UAE government has announced that the private and public sectors will receive an equal number of holidays for the years 2019-2020. A tweet from the government communications agency- WAM read, “The UAE Cabinet approves public holidays for the

A New Cultural Landmark To Open In The UAE

05 March 2019

‘Qasr Al Watan’, a new cultural landmark set within the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi will open its doors to public on Monday, 11 March. While taking a tour of Qasr Al Watan, visitors can visit the Qasr Al Watan Library to explore centuries

Nursery Chain Wins Awards For Innovation and Business Excellence

05 March 2019

UAE’s British Orchard Nursery has won two coveted awards for a second time for excelling in the fields of innovation and business. The nursery group received Business Excellence Award in the Middle East region at the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al

You Have To See The Biggest Catch Of The Year

04 March 2019

The Biggest Catch competition is held every year at The Waterfront Market in Diera, Dubai’s unique destination for quality fresh sea produce, to celebrate the city’s fishing culture and heritage. This year, Khalid Abdulla Lootah was crowned

New Playgrounds To Be Built In All Residential Areas

04 March 2019

If you do not have easy access to a playground near your house for children, this may change for you very soon. Dubai Municipality has begun a new project under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Roger Federer Wins His 100th ATP Title Right Here In Your City

03 March 2019

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium erupted into cheers, applause and tears as ace tennis player Roger Federer beat Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 to win the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship and his 100th ATP tour title.

Will Smith Goes Skydiving In Dubai With His Family

03 March 2019

As part of his reality TV series 'Bucket List’ on Facebook Watch, Will Smith has been out and about on an adventurous journey ticking off items from his very own must do list one by one, and some of those were done here in Dubai.