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
  
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- Win With The PAD
  
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- Win With Greek Restaurant, Ammos
  
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Exhibition: Tammam Azzam 2007-2017

06 January 2019

Syrian-born artist Tammam Azzam has documented Syria over the last few years in his stupendous artwork. The visuals of his work showcase the state’s condition starting from political unrest to its mutation into a destructive war, along

Special Offer At Splash ‘n’ Party For Connector Readers

02 January 2019

Planning your kid’s birthday party? We have got a special offer for Connector’s readers. Celebrate your little one’s birthday and give it a Carnival theme at Splash ‘n’ Party for just Dhs 99 per child. To take advantage of this special offer

50% Discount At Dreamland Aqua Park For Connector Readers This Month

02 January 2019

Looking for some waterpark fun in some other emirate? We have got a special offer only for Connector readers. Plan a weekend or a day trip to the emirate of Umm Al Quawain and get 50% discount for two on entry ticket to Dreamland Aqua park

Win A Birthday Present For Your Child

30 December 2018

Is your child’s birthday in February? Connector magazine has a section each issue where you can share your little ones birthday with us and maybe even win them a birthday present.

Dubai Shopping Festivai

23 December 2018

Dubai Shopping Festival is back and the malls around Dubai come to life, and this time it is bigger and longer. More outlets taking part, bigger discounts and unbeatable deals, more events, entertainment, concerts and fireworks and even more chances

Spread Your Wings At The Top

20 November 2018

It’s time to spread your wings at the world’s tallest building as At the Top, Burj Khalifa reveals a new and amazing artwork of hand-painted wings on the glass panels of Level 124 and 125. Definitely, making it to visitors’ ‘insta feed & stories’

WATCH: Jetman Dubai Is Back With More Adrenaline-Fuelled Stunts

13 November 2018

As the wind beneath the wings of the first man in history to independently fly using a jet-engine powered carbon fibre wing, Jetman Dubai will be releasing a new documentary. And we’ve got a sneak peek of what’s to come. The Jetman Story teaser

The final cut: what to watch this month

05 November 2018

We love great cinema. It’s the best way to unwind and escape into the lives of our favourite characters. Here’s what we’ve tune in to this month that have to be on your watch-list!

Happy UAE Flag Day!

01 November 2018

Today we see Emiratis and residents all over the UAE raising the flag to honour the country. National Flag Day is usually celebrated on 3 November, but this year it is celebrated on 1 November. The occasion is to mark the anniversary of

Global Village Opens And Here's What's New

29 October 2018

Global Village is back and better than ever! Our favourite multicultural festival park is reopening for its 23rd season. Global Village officially opens on Tuesday, 30 October, and will run for 159 days until 6 April 2019.

Game of Thrones Star Crowned World's Ultimate Strongman

29 October 2018

You may know him as The Mountain from Game of Thrones, but proving he’s just as strong as he looks, Hafthor Bjornsson was named the World's Ultimate Strongman. After triumphing over 13 of the world's strongest men in the Beasts in the

Watch: RTA Accepts the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2018 With Adrenaline-Fuelled Video

24 October 2018

The fitness challenge is back, and with it, the city goes wild with creative ways to respond to the call of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has just

Chef Beck Is Back In Town

14 October 2018

World renowned and 3 Michelin starred chef, Heinz Beck returns to Dubai for an unforgettable experience. Chef Beck will be at Social by Heinz Beck, at the Waldorf Astoria on Palm Jumeirah on the 17 and 18 October, with an extraordinary

Dubai Gets Its First Floating Pool

30 September 2018

Dubai is very well known for its reputation of surprising its residents and visitors, with new concepts consistently opening. The latest addition to the leisure scene is Dubai's first floating swimming pool, just 50 metres offshore in the