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UPDATES
- New Exit To Improve Traffic Flow Near Ras Al Khor
  
  Dubai’s RTA will soon open a new exit for vehicles heading from Financial Centre Street towards Ras Al Khor Road, cutting travel time by 54% and easing congestion.
- Emirates Suspends Social Media Ads Amid Rising Ticket Scams
  
  Emirates has paused social media adverts after a spike in fake ticket scams, warning travellers to verify promotions and stay alert to fraud.
- Digital Dubai Introduces Virtual Emirati Family Characters
  
  Designed to make learning about the city’s digital services fun and engaging, Digital Dubai has unveiled its first AI-powered virtual Emirati Family, starting with a friendly character.
- Dubai Municipality Ensures Food Safety With Extensive Inspections
  
  Over 34,000 food inspections were carried out by Dubai Municipality in first half of 2025, ensuring restaurants and food outlets meet the highest safety standards across the city.
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
- Things To Do For The Weekend 1 To 3 August
  
  With something happening in every corner of the city, now’s the perfect time to make the most of the summer and explore what Dubai has to offer. Explore Connector's top picks for this weekend.
- Yas Gaming Festival Kicks Off In Abu Dhabi
  
  Offering free entry, gaming zones, cosplay competitions and loyalty rewards, Yas Gaming Festival kicks off at Yas Mall, running until 10 August.
- 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.
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

Crown Prince's Fitness Challenge Returns Next Month

03 September 2018

Dubai: Do you remember 30X30 fitness challenge from last year initiated by none other than Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. We all know how passionate Crown Prince is about fitness. Taking its passion to

Car Crashes Through Bank In Shopping Mall

02 September 2018

ATM users at an Emirates NBD bank in Burjuman shopping centre endured a terrifying ordeal when a car lost control and drove through the window. The incident occurred on Thursday and CCTV footage shows civilians trying to escape

New Netflix Prices For UAE Customers

02 September 2018

With an aim to provide more local experience to its customers, Netflix has changed its pricing structure in the UAE. Now, the users will pay their monthly subscription fees in Dirhams instead of dollars.According to the new pricing list in Dirhams

New App To Follow Your Child’s School Bus Journey

02 September 2018

As students head back to school today, Dubai’s Transport Authority has launched a new real time tracking app to ensure better safety for children. Named as DTC School Bus, the new app enables parents to track the movement of their children’s journey

Dubai Opera Announces Six New Shows

02 September 2018

On its second anniversary, Dubai Opera has announced six new must-see shows which will be happening this year and early next year, and here is a quick look at what they are

Sheikh Mohammed Tweets Inspirational Words To School Children

02 September 2018

Today is the start of a new school year. As our little ones go off, bright-eyed and bushy tailed, some of us are looking for words of inspiration to help guide them on their way. Who better than His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

This New Museum Is Unlike Anything Else In the UAE

30 August 2018

Weird, wacky and the first of its kind in the UAE, the Museum of Illusions is opening soon! As part of the world’s fastest growing museum chain, the Museum of Illusions in Dubai will be their biggest edition yet. The museum is set to open on

Dubai Airport Records It's Highest Passenger Traffic For July

30 August 2018

With the month of July starts the peak vacation season in the UAE and in rest of the world as well. Dubai being the favourite city of many people across the world, at Dubai International Airport, July was the second busiest time ever.

New Visa Rules Suggested For Job-Seekers

29 August 2018

Dubai Government has found out that most of the residency law violators seeking amnesty services entered the country on visit and tourist visas, and overstayed in the country violating the rules as they failed to find a job and did not have money

Lebanese Man Wins $1 Million Jackpot

29 August 2018

A 45-year-old Lebanese national, Antoine Labaki, became a millionaire overnight after he was announced as the winner of the $1 million Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire jackpot on Tuesday. The winner has been buying the tickets for the past

Petrol Prices Announced For September 2018

29 August 2018

The Ministry of Energy has announced the new fuel prices for September. The prices see a slight increase of both petrol and diesel. The new prices announced on Wednesday will see Super 98 go up to Dhs 2.59 per litre in September

A High Number Of Road Accidents Reported Over Eid Al Adha

28 August 2018

Over last week’s Eid Al Adha break, a total of 1,661 road accidents were recorded. A Dubai Police official has stated that as well as the high number of accidents, the Police operations room received 68,203 calls during the holidays. The whopping

It's Time For A Royal Wedding

28 August 2018

Daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikha Maryam Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum is now engaged to Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, a member of

Dubai Among The 25 Top Cities In The World To Visit

28 August 2018

The summer is about to get over and with it starts peak season of tourism when people from across the world visit our city to admire its magnificent buildings, beaches, creeks, malls and a lot more as we have it all here.