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
  
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WATCH: Here's A Sneak Peek At Burj Khalifa's NYE Fireworks

01 November 2018

If you’re itching for the festive season and New Year’s Eve is your celebration of choice, you’re in great company. Dubai never does anything by halves so naturally, the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Burj Khalifa are nothing short of epic

WATCH: HH Sheikh Mohammed Wipes Tears of Young Girl Using His Headdress

31 October 2018

Hearts melted all over the UAE when a video posted by HRH Princess Haya bint Hussein went viral. The video features HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai at an awards ceremony

Emirates NBD Warns Residents Of VAT Scam

31 October 2018

Another scam has come to light in the region. This one is in the form of a ‘VAT Refund Notification.’ Scammers have begun emailing residents with the subject line ‘VAT Refund Notification’ claiming that the recipient is eligible for a certain

UAE Amnesty Scheme Has Been Extended For Another Month

31 October 2018

The amnesty scheme which took effect on 1 August and was originally planned to continue until 31 October, has been extended. The scheme was intended for expats living in the UAE illegally to regularise their residency status or leave the

Petrol Prices For November Announced

30 October 2018

Petrol and diesel prices in the UAE fluctuate this November, the Ministry of Energy announced on Tuesday. The price of unleaded Super 98 has been reduced to Dhs 2.57 per litre, down from Dhs 2.61 in the previous month.

Dubai Consumer Protection Department Warns Against The Opinions of Influencers

30 October 2018

To influence or not to influence, that is the question. During the rise of social media influencers, a fair few have given the practise a bad reputation. How The Dubai Consumer Protection Department feels about influencers is now no longer under

Dubai Is Opening The First Skin Bank In The Region

30 October 2018

As the first in the Arab region, Dubai is set to introduce a skin bank. Skin banks contain healthy skin that has been surgically removed and frozen for future use. It is one of the most valuable resources for skin grafting - particularly used

WATCH: The UAE's First Ever Satellite Was Launched Today

29 October 2018

The first ever completely Emirati-made satellite, Khalifa Sat was launched this morning. The satellite took off into space from Tanegashima Space Centre in Japan. The historic event took place this morning, at 8.08am UAE-time onboard the

HH Sheikh Mohammed Reaches 2 Million Followers On Linkedin

28 October 2018

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has officially reached two million LinkedIn followers. His Highness is now the second most followed Global Political Leader and one

Sheikh Zayed Road Will Turn Into Art For 'Dubai Street Museum' Project

28 October 2018

Dubai is getting a makeover! Brand Dubai and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have now launched the third phase of ‘Dubai Street Museum’ in the form of the Dubai Metro Murals Project. The project will see two international artists,

Dua Lipa Headlines the Louvre Abu Dhabi's Anniversary Celebrations

28 October 2018

In celebration of Louvre Abu Dhabi’s one-year anniversary, the venue will see some exciting events. From the 8-11 November, the venue will see a host of concerts, exhibitions, family activities and workshops as well as pop-up spoken art performances.

Dubai's Population Reaches Over 3 Million

28 October 2018

It certainly is getting a little cosy in here! Dubai Statistics Center (DSC) revealed yesterday that Dubai’s resident population grew by 232,400 to reach 3,136,400 at the end of the third quarter of 2018. The total population has experienced a growth

One Of The UAE's Most Iconic Buildings Will Reopen Soon

25 October 2018

Qasr Al Hosn is one of the oldest heritage sites in Abu Dhabi. It is made up of two iconic buildings, the Inner Fort, which was erected all the way back around 1795 and the Outer Palace, which was built in the 1940s. Not only is the building

Dubai Mall Is Set To Add 5,000 More Parking Spaces

25 October 2018

As one of the largest malls in the world, Dubai Mall can hold a lot of people. What mall-goers frequently face, however, is a lack of parking spaces. The mall currently hold 9,500 parking spaces in its entirety and will now be getting an