UPDATES
- New Road Name For Expo
  
  Dubai is constantly gearing up for Expo 2020, with all 'roads' leading closer to the high event. To mark the event, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered
- Chilly Weather To Continue!
  
  Temperatures dropped noticeably over the weekend with cloudy skies and strong winds prevailing throughout. It was close to impossible to ditch your warm clothes and according to the weather forecast, the weather will remain the same until Monday.
- Cooler Weather And Rain Expected This Weekend!
  
  Wrap up this weekend as we can expect cool and windy weather with a chance of rainfall. The temperature on Thursday afternoon is expected to touch 23°C but as the night draws in, and we move closer to the weekend, the temperature will drop,
- First 10-Year Visas Granted
  
  The Cabinet decision to grant 10-year visa to specialists and experts in the medical, scientific, research and technical fields, as well as scientists and creative talents in culture and arts has been put into force by issuing visas to
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
- #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?
- REVIEW: Signature Massage At Soul Wellness And Spa
  
  Located on the 52nd floor of Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, the spa has the whole floor to itself and offers stunning views of the city. The elevator opens straight in to the spa, which is quite open and rejuvenating to look at.
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
- "Connecting Humanity" Photo Exhibition
  
  Dutch photographer Jeroen Swolfs is bringing an extraordinary photo-exhibition to Dubai which explores street life in different capitals of the world, exposing the unity and similarity of people across the globe. Entry is free.
- The Fridge Concert Series ft. Thanae Pachiyannaki
  
  A member of Muscat's popular band, Pulse and Soul, Omani Greek singer Thanae Pachiyannaki is headlining the second Concert Series session this week. The artist released her solo album ‘Between 2 Doors’ in November 2018
- Cinema Akil Screening: Ambulance
  
  The documentary shows the journey of Mohamed Jabaly, an ambulance crew from Gaza City. Filmed on location in Gaza, the documentary captures first had experience when the war breaks out and how he deals with everything a war brings
- The Magical Number 2, Plus or Minus 7
  
  Keeping memory as their central theme, three artists are displaying their artworks created using different mediums and thought processes. Asma Khoory’s 'Recollection' illustrates passing moments, Shadow by Salama Nasib illustrates how
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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You Get Mail

03 January 2019

Getting your mail just got a whole lot easier thanks to Emirates Post. The MyHome service, that allows post to be delivered once or twice a week to residents villas, has been extended and now also includes residents who live in apartments

Sheikh Hamdan And Ronaldo Meet

03 January 2019

Footballing superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo is visiting the UAE this week and pictures of him have appeared on social media enjoying his stay, including images of him relaxing on a yacht and pictures of him with his fiancee and son, Cristiano Jnr,

Preparations Are In Place For The Burj Khalifa Fireworks

31 December 2018

Are you planning to be around Dubai this evening to see some of the many firework shows. Are you one of the many people heading to Downtown Dubai to see in the New Year? The advice is, wherever it is you are going, get there early

Planning Your Vacations For Next Year? Knowing When These Public Holidays May Be Will Help

30 December 2018

As 2018 is set to come to a close it has been confirmed that 1 January will be a holiday for the public and private sector and work will resume again on 2 January. What other days off can we expect in 2019? To help plan, here is a list of expected

Petrol Prices For January 2019 Have Been Announced And It Is Good News

30 December 2018

The fuel prices in the UAE for the month of January 2019 have been and announced and the good news is they have come down … and by quiet a bit as well. This is the third consecutive month that the price of petrol has come down. The Ministry of Energy

Djokovic Wins Abu Dhabi Title

30 December 2018

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic ended 2018 with another title by winning the Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) in Abu Dhabi. After being forced to pull out last year on the eve of the 2017 tournament, and starting 2018 off by undergoing

More Rewards At DSF

27 December 2018

Just when you thought Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) could not get any better, Dubai Mall and Emirates Skywards go and announce some additional perks for the 6 week festival. DSF started on 26 December and is running up to 2 February, and this year

Free Parking And Changes To RTA Service Times For New Year

27 December 2018

With New Years Eve and New Years Day less than one week away, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a revised schedule to all its services for the two days over the holiday period. For users of the Dubai Metro, the Red Line will

New Child Protection Law Passed

27 December 2018

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has passed a new child protection law. The new Child Rights law, is also known as Wadeema’s Law, after the 8 year old Emirati girl

Real Madrid Triumph In Abu Dhabi

23 December 2018

Spanish giants Real Madrid made history in Abu Dhabi by winning their fourth FIFA Club World Cup, their third in consecutive years, by triumphing 4-1 over local team Al Ain FC. The atmosphere in Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City was electric as fans

All Car License Plates Will Change

23 December 2018

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will be mandatory for all vehicles in Dubai to change to the new style number plates. From January 2019 all new cars registered in Dubai will be issued with the new style plates

One Billion People Have Gone Through Dubai Airport

23 December 2018

Dubai International Airport (DXB) was opened on 30 September 1960 and has continuously grown to become one of the worlds busiest airports, and recently reached the magical milestone of welcoming its one billionth passenger. The milestone

Over 1,000 Forged Passports Identified At Dubai Airports

20 December 2018

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDFRA) has announced yah in excess of 1,000 fake passports were seized across Dubai’s airports so far this year. The GDFRA uses some of the lates technology to detect all kinds

Property Prices End The Year Down

20 December 2018

A recent report on the property market performance in the second half of 2018 by Bayut.com has seen a a slight slide in property prices. Though a few areas have remained steady in the second half of the year, some locations have seen declines