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UPDATES
- Travel Time On Sheikh Zayed Road And Al Khail Road Slashed
  
  Dubai’s RTA has completed key upgrades around Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, cutting travel times by up to 40% and easing traffic flow in one of the city’s busiest areas.
- UAE Honours Sheikh Zayed And Sheikh Rashid With New Coins
  
  The UAE Central Bank has released gold and silver coins to honour Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid, celebrating their legacy in founding the nation and strengthening national pride.
- MoHRE Cracks Down On Businesses Violating Labour Laws
  
  The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has fined over 1,300 inactive businesses more than Dhs 34 million for violating labour laws and falsely registering workers without actual employment.
- Dubai Sees Successful Trial Of Air Taxis
  
  Dubai has successfully completed the region’s first air taxi test flight, marking a major step toward launching the world’s first commercial aerial taxi service by 2026.
HEALTH & FITNESS
- Managing Cholesterol: How To Keep It In Check
  
  High cholesterol is increasingly becoming a silent problem among people across generations and geographies. Connector looks at how you can take concrete steps that will keep high cholesterol under check.
- Understanding Sleep Disorders: Causes, Solutions And When To Seek Help
  
  With the help of expert insights, Connector explores the most common sleep disorders, the underlying causal factors and potential solutions to them.
- Dealing With Food Intolerances
  
  Tips for dealing with food intolerances
- Prevalence Of Vitamin D In The UAE
  
  Over 90% in the region are deficient in vitamin D, which can cause weakness in bones and joints
BEAUTY
- Choosing The Right Sunscreen This Summer
  
  Connector helps you build the right sunscreen routine this summer with the help of expert insights.
- How An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Can Help Your Skin Glow
  
  Connector spoke to experts to help you understand the root causes behind inflammation and how anti-inflammatory diet can help you look more radiant.
- Your Guide To Summer Hair Care
  
  Connector spoke with experts and specialists in the UAE to help you with hair care during summer. Use these expert tips to beat the heat, humidity and hair hassles
- Skincare Routine: Advice From Skin Experts On Choosing Between 10 Step Or 3 Step Routine
  
  Connector spoke with skincare experts to clarify the essentials and help you understand the best practices for a realistic skincare routine.
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Exciting Summer Camps In Dubai Your Children Will Love
  
  Check out these exciting summer camps in Dubai perfect for your children this year. From camps for leisure and activities, to educational camps, there's a lot on offer this summer.
- How To Help Your Child Use AI The Right Way
  
  Artificial intelligence is redefining the way children learn and engage with the world. Connector speaks with leading educational experts in the region to explore how you can help your child use AI the right way.
- Help Your Child Learn Faster And Smarter With These Science-Backed Tips
  
  Understanding the science behind memory and learning can significantly enhance your child's educational journey. Here are some evidence based strategies to help them learn faster.
- Preparing For Summer Exams: A Guide For Students And Parents
  
  As summer exams approach, students across Dubai face the challenge of balancing revision and time management and often face exam anxiety. Connector spoke to education experts who provided valuable insights on how to be better prepared for exams.
DINING
- Indoor Restaurants In Dubai With Stunning Views
  
  Summer in Dubai is the perfect time to check out indoor dining spaces that also offer stunning views. Connector rounds up some of the best spots in Dubai to enjoy flavours with excellent views.
- Chef's Corner: Karishma Sakhrani
  
  Connector spoke to Chef Karishma Sakhrani, one of India's most recognised young chefs and Head Chef at The Viceroy Table in Dubai. Chef Karishma shares her culinary journey and inspirations.
- REVIEW: Jones The Grocer JBR – A Relaxed Dining Spot With Global Flavours
  
  Jones the Grocer, JBR, offers great food with exceptional services in an intimate and casual setting.
- Ten To Try: Matcha
  
  Check out Connector's top ten suggestions for matcha beverages and dishes in Dubai
HOME & GARDEN
- Summer Essentials To Get For This Holiday Season
  
  Here are some essential summer products that you can stock up on for this holiday season, from sunscreens to hand-held fans and more.
- Phenomenal Summer Staycations In Ras Al Khaimah
  
  Ras Al Khaimah offers some of the best summer staycation destinations in the UAE, from serene nature escapes to beach front stays and much more. Here's Connector's roundup of some of the top places in RAK for your summer staycation.
- Connector In Conversation With Lezel Cook: A Mother’s Trek To Everest To Raise Autism Awareness
  
  Lezel Cook, a mother of an 8 year old with autism undertook a group trek to Mount Everest to raise awareness about autism. Connector spoke with her about her personal life journey, what the trek meant for her and what she hopes for families like hers
- Simple Ways In Which You Can Save Water At Home And Help Protect The Environment
  
  Connector explores the importance of saving water at home and looks at simple steps UAE residents can take to make a lasting impact on the environment.
WHATS ON
- UFC Returns To Abu Dhabi This October With Major Event
  
  UFC 321 lands in Abu Dhabi on 25 October, bringing top-tier international MMA talent as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week. Tickets go on sale 25 July.
- Abdul Majeed Abdullah Returns To Abu Dhabi This October
  
  Arabic music icon Abdul Majeed Abdullah is set to perform live at Etihad Arena on 11 October, bringing his biggest hits and emotional ballads back to Abu Dhabi.
- Enjoy Summer Thrills With Dubai Summer Surprises
  
  DSS is back with 66 days of non-stop shopping, dining, entertainment, and exciting deals across the city. This summer in Dubai promises so much more.
- Beat The Heat DXB Returns With A Power-Packed Indoor Concert Series
  
  Beat The Heat DXB is back for its fourth season in Dubai, offering the ultimate summer escape with dance and music. Here's what you can expect.
COMPETITIONS

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Find out all the information on Dubai's dining scene from top restaurants, reviews, deals and offers.

REVIEW: Carine At The Emirates Golf Club

04 May 2019

Chef Izu Ani is a well known face in the Dubai dining scene and the name linked to some of Dubai’s most treasured restaurants, including La Serre, La Petite Maison and more recently Gaia in DIFC.

Family Lunches And Egg Hunting

03 April 2019

April often hosts Easter weekend, and Dubai has a basket-load of different ways to spend time enjoying and celebrating it with friends and family. Whether you're looking for a brunch over the weekend, or want to entertain the little ones

Go Al Fresco And Enjoy Outdoor Dining

03 April 2019

We've already begun the slow steady march towards summer, so before we are totally engulfed by the sun, heat and humidity, let’s make the most of Dubai's eclectic collection of al fresco restaurants. Make one last stand on the terraces before we

REVIEW: Hitchki At The Grand Millennium Hotel

03 April 2019

The dining scene in Dubai is as diverse as the population that live here and finding something different is always possible. Dubai is also well known in attracting tried and tested concepts from around the world, and this is not exclusive to just

Eat For Just Dhs 35 At These Hidden Gems

04 March 2019

Dubai’s list of hidden dining gems has been revealed and one thing is very clear, Dubai loves Asian and Middle Eastern food bursting with a whole range of flavours. No x-factor required, food is the real hero here.

REVIEW: Chicago Meatpackers At The Pointe Palm Jumeirah

03 March 2019

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

03 March 2019

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

REVIEW: Opa Dubai at the Fairmont Hotel SZR

03 February 2019

Walk through a secret garden, full of bougainvillea with an olive tree in the centre, and the beautiful smell of jasmine, and you enter Opa, traditionally decorated to give you a feel that you are in an outside courtyard of a taverna on one of

Dining Out The Healthy Way

06 January 2019

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

Restaurants With A View

06 January 2019

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

06 January 2019

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

REVIEW: Le Cirque at DIFC

04 December 2018

All The fun of the fair with some serious foodie flare, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more theatrical dining experience than that of Le Cirque. Carnies with an affinity for the finer things in life will feel right at home at this swanky, upscale

REVIEW: Andalucia Tapas and Grill at Jebel Ali

05 November 2018

The Jebel Ali Club was well known amongst long time residents, originally opening its doors in the 70’s the much loved complex closed a few years back to be replaced by the bigger and more modern Jebel Ali Recreational Club. The new destination

Social by Heinz Beck at Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

16 October 2018

World-renowned, 3-star Michelin Chef Heinz Beck brings contemporary Italian dining to Dubai. Featuring inviting design elements and offering innovative contemporary Italian cuisine, Social by Heinz Beck offers a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere