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
  
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- Win With Soul Spa and Wellness
  
  Ends on: 31 Jan 2019
- Win With The PAD
  
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- Win With Greek Restaurant, Ammos
  
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New Alert System To Help Find Missing Children in the UAE

11 December 2018

There will be a new alert system in the UAE to help families find children who have gone missing. In collaboration with Facebook, the ‘Neda,’ which means ‘alert’ in Arabic, will notify Facebook users of SOS cases in relation to missing children.

Emirati Women Representation At FNC To Increase

09 December 2018

Emirati women will represent 50% of the seats in the Federal National Council (FNC) from next years parliamentary term, under new directives issued by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Currently of the 40 seats,

WATCH: Sheikh Mohammed Cheer Up A Little Girl On National Day

06 December 2018

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai cheered up a little girl who was upset on missing out on a National Day call from him. The video that went viral on social media shows a bunch

Dubai's First Floating Supermarket

06 December 2018

As if shopping on dry land was not enough, Dubai residents can now buy groceries at sea as well. Retail giant Carrefour has announced the launch of its sea store to serve yachts as well as beach goers in Dubai. This is a first of its kind

Pope To Make His First Visit To The UAE

06 December 2018

Pope Francis has accepted the UAE’s invitation to visit the country. The Vatican has confirmed that the Pope will visit the UAE in February. This will be the first ever visit of the Pope to the Gulf region and leaders of the nation expect this to

This Oldest Palace Reopens

06 December 2018

Abu Dhabi’s oldest heritage site Qasr Al Hosn reopens as a museum after the completion of its renovation and renewal works. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander

Have You Noticed The Name Change On Your Mobile?

05 December 2018

UAE residents noticed a change again where the network name usually appears on their mobile, which has been replaced with ‘Qasr Al Hosn’. This time around the name change is due to a historic landmark in Abu Dhabi, which is set to reopen as a

The UAE Went All-Out This Weekend For National Day

04 December 2018

This long weekend has been jam-packed with events celebrating the 47th UAE National Day. Whether you celebrated with family and friends in the region or you enjoyed the break overseas, there was just so much going on that you probably

UAE Passport Now Ranked Number One Worldwide

04 December 2018

After being recently being placed at 8th spot, followed by 3rd, the UAE Passport has now jumped to the top spot worldwide. Ranked as the number one best in the world, the UAE passport allows holders to enter 167 countries visa-free

UAE Satellite Captures Iconic Photo From Space

04 December 2018

Last month, the first ever completely Emirati-made satellite, KhalifaSat was launched. Taking off into space from Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan, the satellite’s purpose is to capture images of Earth from space. KhalifaSat’s first image was

UAE Amnesty Scheme Extended For One Month

04 December 2018

The amnesty scheme which took effect on 1 August and was originally planned to continue until 31 October, has been extended for a second time. The first extension saw the scheme continuing through to 1 December, however, it will now continue until

Fuel Prices For December Announced

01 December 2018

The fuel prices in the UAE for the month of December have been and announced and the good news is they have come down … and by quiet a bit as well. The Ministry of Energy and Industry has announced that from 1 December the price of unleaded

This Is Why Your Phone Network Reads '30NOV'

28 November 2018

Did you notice the change on your mobile phone this morning? Well you are not the only one. This time around, the network name has been changed and includes in its place ‘30 NOV’ to mark the UAE’s Commemoration Day which falls each year on

Third Jazz Festival Act Announced

28 November 2018

Hot off the heals of the announcements that Snow Patrol and Jamiroquai are confirmed to perform in Dubai next year, the third headline act confirmed to perform at the three-day Dubai Jazz Festival is American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys,