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UPDATES
- His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Promoted To The Rank Of General
  
  Marking a significant step in his leadership and national service, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan has been promoted to the rank of General following a decree by the UAE President.
- Sweet Welcome Awaits Dubai Visitors At DXB
  
  Travellers arriving at DXB are being greeted with free soft-serve ice cream as part of a unique summer initiative celebrating local hospitality and homegrown talent.
- DXB Sees Record Passenger Traffic In First Half Of 2025
  
  Dubai International Airport recorded 46 million passengers in the first half of 2025, defying regional disruptions and reaffirming its status as the world’s busiest international airport.
- DUBAI REEF Boosts Marine Life With Rapid Results
  
  DUBAI REEF is already showing major environmental gains, with a surge in marine life and biodiversity, marking a breakthrough in ocean conservation.
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.
- Tips To Choosing The Right School
  
  Make the right choice that will ensure the child thrives at school
- 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.
DINING
- DSS 10 Dirham Dish To Deliver Unbeatable Deals All August
  
  From ramen to shawarma and gelato to hot dogs, DSS 2025 is set to launch its latest '10 Dirham Dish' offer across over 700 outlets all August. No vouchers or bookings required.
- Tasty Dining Deals To Try This Week In Dubai
  
  A fresh week brings fresh new reasons to eat out. Connector rounds up some of the best dining deals out there in Dubai this week.
- Unmissable Dining Deals In Dubai This Week
  
  New menus, summer specials, and fresh openings. Dubai’s dining scene is heating up. Explore the best spots to eat this week with Connector’s top picks!
- 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.
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
- Shawn Chidiac And Others Join Star Lineup At Dubai Comedy Festival
  
  Featuring top global comics like Shawn Chidiac, Masood Boomgaard, Paul Taylor and others, Dubai Comedy Festival announces new additions to its lineup.
- Boo Boo Laand Hosts Exciting Event For Children On Friendship Day
  
  From creative workshops to photo moments, Boo Boo Laand at Dubai Mall invites families to celebrate Friendship Day on this weekend, turning a regular Sunday into a memory-filled afternoon for children and their besties.
- Don't Miss The Chance To Observe Milky Way In Al Quaa This Weekend
  
  Get ready for an unforgettable night of stargazing, astrophotography, and celestial stories under the stars with Dubai Astronomy Group's Milky Way observation night this Saturday in Al Quaa Desert.
- Comedian Russell Peters Returns To Dubai This October
  
  Get ready for a night of fresh laughs, fast wit, and unfiltered humour as comedy legend Russell Peters returns to Coca-Cola Arena this October with his Relax World Tour.
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

99% Discount On Laguna Waterpark Tickets

16 April 2019

Dubai’s newest waterpark, Laguna in La Mer, has brought a new surprise for parents planning a family fun day out to celebrate its first birthday. In May, kids aged under twelve can enter the waterpark for just Dhs 1. The original entry price is

This Nursery Bags 3 Prestigious Awards

16 April 2019

After winning a string of awards for business excellence in March, 2019, this Dubai Nursery has bagged three more awards in April for surpassing quality and performance benchmarks at its branches across Dubai. British Orchard Nursery, one of the most

Dubai Airports Are ‘Good To Go’ As Runway Closes

15 April 2019

In a recent tweet, Dubai Airports have confirmed that operations teams at both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) airports are ‘good to go’ for the 45-day long refurbishment of the southern runway at DXB starting Tuesday

All Dubai Taxis Accept Digital Payments

15 April 2019

Now taxi users do not need to ask the cabbie whether credit cards are accepted or not, in cases where they are short of cash or don’t have change to pay for short distance journeys. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the

This Video Of Burj Khalifa Being Hit By Lightning Goes Viral

14 April 2019

On Saturday evening, heavy rain and thunder lashed throughout Dubai and the skies were lit with flashes of lightning. Though the rain caught people in Dubai by surprise, people with camera phones handy were able to share their images of the rain and

UAE Breaks Another Guinness World Record

14 April 2019

Yas Waterworld in its initiative to celebrate the Year of Tolerance won the Guinness World Record title for gathering the 'Most Nationalities in a Swimming Pool" on Friday, 12 April. The event that saw 102 nationalities come together to represent

RAK Emergency Team Supports Trapped Flood Victims In RAK

14 April 2019

Heavy rains lashed the UAE on Saturday, 13 April leading to the National Centre For Meteorology (NCM) issuing flash flood alerts. Even though Dubai was safe from the flood situation, the heavy rains created havoc in Ras Al Khaimah. The emirates poli

RTA Reopens Metro Link Between DMCC And Ibn Battuta Metro Station

11 April 2019

Good news for metro commuters who have been taking the shuttle bus service to Ibn Battuta for over a year now. Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will reopen the metro link between the DMCC metro station, earlier known as

Air India To Divert Its Flights To And From Dubai

10 April 2019

India’s National Airline, Air India and its low-budget airline Air India Express will divert some of their flights that go to and from Dubai, to Sharjah International Airport. The announcement has been made to accommodate flights during the southern

Pay For Petrol Using This New ENOC App

10 April 2019

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) has joined the growing number of companies that now offer cashless and card less payment platforms, as it rolls out its very own payment platform ‘EnocPay’ that allows drivers to pay for petrol from the comfort of

KHDA's School Inspection Reports Are Out Early This Year

10 April 2019

Good news for all parents. Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released preliminary annual school inspection reports earlier than normal to give parents more time to choose a school that best suits them. Dubai School Inspection

RTA Increases Stations And Abras

09 April 2019

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced changes in the marine transit network of Dubai Creek to meet the growing demand of users. RTA has increased the marine transport lines from one to four and has added new two marine stations

Weather Update - Rainfall And Increased Humidity Forecast

09 April 2019

Dubai residents woke up to a bright sunny morning on Tuesday 9 April, however according to the weather report that is not likely to last long as the weather will turn cloudy to partly cloudy during the course of the day, with chances of rainfall

Dubai To Host First Ever 'Dubai Home Festival'

09 April 2019

Ahead of the annual Dubai Summer Surprises, Dubai is set to surprise residents and visitors with yet another shopping festival. This first of its kind shopping festival will offer attractive discounts and workshops focussing on the home furniture