UPDATES
- A Dental Clinic Is In Trouble For Giving Away Freebies
  
  A dental clinic is facing action from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) for hosting a non-approved prize give away event, causing a traffic jam on Al Wasl Road in Jumeirah. Authorities have not given out the name of the clinic but in a statement
- A New Edutainment Bus Arrives In Dubai
  
  One of Dubai’s leading nursery groups, Raffles Nurseries and Raffles Starters, in partnership with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have launched a new ‘Bug Bytes’ bus to provide high quality technology teaching to little ones.
- Ruler Of Dubai Spotted At Al Qudra Lakes Wedding
  
  Dubai's Love Lakes near Al Qudra was transformed into a unique and breath-taking wedding destination for nine Chinese couples who wanted to tie knot amid a picturesque dessert landscape in Dubai. The wedding was organised by Meraas, Dubai Holding
- Now Pay Less For Terminating Mobile Contracts
  
  The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has revised the early termination fees of telecom contracts in favour of consumers. The new rule where new customers need to pay one month fee for early termination will replace the previous
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.
- 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
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
- Cinema on the Sand
  
  Zero Gravity’s beachside outdoor cinema is playing a pop culture classic and one of Audrey Hepburn’s most popular movies, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The romantic comedy tells the story of Holly Golightly, a young girl who dreams of climbing the
- Dubai Challenge Cup 2019
  
  The largest handicap tournament returns for its fourth year in the region that attracts world class competitive players and teams, along with eminent crowds, including royalty and celebrities. If you want to be a part of the thrilling sport
- Tiny Shoulders and Soar
  
  Cinema Akil is holding two free screenings back to back on Tuesday for movie buffs. Catch 'Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie', the documentary that unravels 60 years of womanhood through the eyes of the popular Barbie Doll, followed by a
- Arsenal v Al Nasr Friendly Match
  
  Football fans are in for a treat this week as two major teams, thirteen-time English champions Arsenal, and Al Nasr, the UAE’s first and oldest club comprising mostly Emirati players, come face to face in Dubai for a friendly match
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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UAE Reach Semi Final

27 January 2019

Excitement is continuing to build across the country as the UAE National Team beat Australia 1-0 in Al Ain to reach the semi finals of the Asian Cup 2019. Going into the quarter final as the underdogs against the defending champions, this tight

Pleasant Days And Cold Nights To Continue!

27 January 2019

The weather will continue to remain pleasant during the daytime, however relatively cold at night over the coming days according to the latest weather forecasts. The lowest temperature recorded in the UAE was 7.1°C in Raknah, a suburb of Al Ain

Mouthwash Withdrawn From The Market!

27 January 2019

Zordyl mouthwash, a product manufactured by Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) has been pulled from shelves for containing harmful impurities. The Ministry of Health and Prevention circulated the order to withdraw the product after it

Dubai Public Beaches Are Among The Cleanest In The World

24 January 2019

Five public beaches in Dubai will be hoisting ‘Blue Flags’ for the first time as they receive global accreditation from the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) for being the cleanest, safest and the most environment friendly beaches.

WATCH: HSBC Pedals To A New World Record As It Opens Its Headquarter In Dubai

23 January 2019

HSBC UAE sets a Guinness World Record as it opens its new UAE headquarters in Dubai, by breaking the record for the Most Nationalities in a Static Bike Cycling Relay. A group of 344 members of the bank's staff, including Abdulfattah Sharaf

Indians To Get Passports In Two Days

23 January 2019

Indian expatriates living in the UAE will soon be able to file their passport applications online which will ultimately bring down the time needed to issue a passport from 4-5 working days to 2-3 working days, through a centralised online system.

Food Items Banned In Schools

23 January 2019

The Ministry of Education has banned nine food items in school canteens in order to preserve the safety and health of students. According to the circular issued to UAE schools, items such as sausages, marmalade, pastrami, and iodine are banned for

Sheikh Mohammed Visits Hatta

22 January 2019

Known for its beautiful scenery – mountains, wadis, farms, dams and fresh air, Hatta attracts UAE residents for a much-needed day trip away from city life. However, Hatta is undergoing a major revamp and will soon emerge as a major tourist attract

Emirates Airline Reduces Baggage Allowance

21 January 2019

Emirate has announced changes to their baggage allowance policy which comes into effect next month. According to the new policy, Economy Class passengers will have their baggage allowance reduced by 5kgs. The airline four different type of Economy

New Routes Introduced

21 January 2019

Getting around Dubai is now easier, with more options across the public transport network, lining up more areas. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched six new bus routes to bolster the public bus network within Dubai

You Are In For A Real Treat At The Irish Village

21 January 2019

The Irish Village has confirmed that three popular UK rock and pop bands are set to perform in Dubai in the coming months. The line-up of concerts announced for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium includes three-boy English rock band Busted,

New Road Name For Expo

20 January 2019

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!

20 January 2019

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.

Burj Khalifa's #10yearchallenge

20 January 2019

Posts across social media ar going viral with the latest photo craze, the '#10yearchallenge'. If you are on social media, there is very little chance you have missed this. The challenge encourages you to post a picture from 2009 alongside the