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UPDATES
- Fuel Prices For November Announced
  
  Motorists will see lower fuel costs this November as petrol and diesel prices drop across the UAE
- UAE Teachers To Receive AI Training For Future Classrooms
  
  A new UAE initiative will train teachers in artificial intelligence to improve learning methods and prepare students for the jobs of the future, in partnership with Microsoft and the UAE’s AI Office.
- Global Village Joins Dubai Fitness Challenge With Exciting Rewards
  
  Inspiring visitors to stay active with exciting prizes, fun fitness events, and family-friendly activities as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025, Global Village is bringing back the Ozka Step Challenge this November
- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Launches New Volunteering Ecosystem For The Nation
  
  A new national ecosystem has been launched to expand the UAE’s volunteer base to 600,000 people, introducing digital platforms, support funds and nationwide initiatives to strengthen community participation.
HEALTH & FITNESS
- How To Use AI To Track Your Health And Fitness
  
  Connector takes you through some of the essentials insights to using AI to track your health and fitness.
- Benefits Of Physiotherapy: Who’s It For And How Can It Help?
  
  Honouring World Physiotherapy Day on 8 September, Connector looks at how physiotherapy can benefit families and the existing misconceptions about it.
- Building Immunity In Your Children
  
  Make this back-to-school season smooth for your children with these tips to help build their immunity.
- 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.
BEAUTY
- Acne Solutions For Youngsters: Expert Tips Parents Need To Know
  
  Here’s how parents can help their children, or even themselves, manage breakouts.
- How Stress Can Impact Your Skin Health
  
  The connection between the brain and skin means that stress can display visibly on our skin. Let's dive deep into this and understand how stress affects our skin and what measures we can implement to reduce its impact.
- 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.
- Tips To Keep Your Skin Hydrated This Summer
  
  Here's Connector's guide to help you achieve glowing, hydrated skin during the summer
KIDS & EDUCATION
- Benefits Of ECAs And How To Help Your Child Choose The Right One
  
  Parents can support their children in making the right choice for their ECAs with these expert tips.
- Flexible Ways To Pay School Fees In Dubai
  
  School fees in Dubai can constitute a major household expense. Connector explore some of the flexible payment options accepted across private schools in the city.
- How To Nurture Saving Habits In Your Children
  
  Equipping one's children with practical money skills has never been more essential. Connector explores how parents in Dubai can encourage saving habits in their children using simple steps.
- Help Your Child Transition Smoothly This Back-To-School Season
  
  Practical insights that will ease your child back into learning this back-to-school season, and help you breathe easier too.
DINING
- Where To Dine In Dubai This Week: Unmissable Offers And Experiences
  
  Discover Dubai’s best dining offers this week. From Thai festivities to Italian brunches and chic afternoon teas and more, the city’s restaurants are serving irresistible deals for every craving.
- Brunches, Halloween Feasts And More: Dubai Dining Offers To Try This Week
  
  From Halloween feasts to brunches and gourmet nights, Dubai’s dining scene is packed with exciting offers this week. Discover some of the best spots to eat, drink and celebrate around the city.
- Abu Dhabi’s Restaurants Shine In Latest Michelin Guide Reveal
  
  Abu Dhabi’s 2026 Michelin Guide honoured the city’s growing global culinary reputation, with Erth, Hakkasan and Talea retaining their stars, and new Bib Gourmand winners including 3Fils, Bua Thai Café and Goldfish.
- Eating Out This Week? Must-Try Dining Deals In Dubai
  
  From Diwali menus to Halloween feasts, new brunches and more, Dubai’s dining offers this week are full of flavour and fun, perfect for discovering what’s new on the city’s food scene.
HOME & GARDEN
- A Guide To Sustainable Shopping In Dubai
  
  How families can shop wisely, for the planet and their home.
- Using AI To Manage Your Diet: A Simple Guide To Smarter Nutrition
  
  How can you use AI tools to manage your diet? We explore that here, and help you take the first steps to make your diet and nutrition goals smarter.
- Enjoy Live Music Around Dubai At These Locations
  
  If you are a fan of live music performances in soulful lounges or high-energy stages, here are some of the best spots to try out in Dubai.
- Connector In Conversation With Kunhali Syed: A Life In Sales, A Soul In Photography
  
  Connector explores the inspiring journey of Kunhali Syed, a highly sought-after sales strategist, photographer and author.
WHATS ON
- Things To Do For The Weekend 31 October - 2 November
  
  From spooky Halloween-themed events to music, sports and more, this weekend in Dubai promises plenty of fun. Check out Connector's highlights
- Keinemusik Set To Light Up Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Weekend
  
  Berlin’s Keinemusik collective will perform live at Yas Gateway Park during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, bringing their signature mix of house, techno and global beats to the UAE capital this December.
- 'Stranger Things: The Experience' Coming To Abu Dhabi
  
  The world of 'Stranger Things' comes alive at Yas Island this November, with an immersive experience featuring show characters, iconic sets, themed food and exclusive merchandise from the hit Netflix series.
- Zabeel Park Set For Grand Indian Community Festival
  
  On 26 October, Dubai celebrates the Indian community with music, food and vibrant cultural performances in a free public event at Zabeel Park.
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The latest news, updates and stories from Connector Dubai.

You Get Mail

03 January 2019

Getting your mail just got a whole lot easier thanks to Emirates Post. The MyHome service, that allows post to be delivered once or twice a week to residents villas, has been extended and now also includes residents who live in apartments

Sheikh Hamdan And Ronaldo Meet

03 January 2019

Footballing superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo is visiting the UAE this week and pictures of him have appeared on social media enjoying his stay, including images of him relaxing on a yacht and pictures of him with his fiancee and son, Cristiano Jnr,

Preparations Are In Place For The Burj Khalifa Fireworks

31 December 2018

Are you planning to be around Dubai this evening to see some of the many firework shows. Are you one of the many people heading to Downtown Dubai to see in the New Year? The advice is, wherever it is you are going, get there early

Planning Your Vacations For Next Year? Knowing When These Public Holidays May Be Will Help

30 December 2018

As 2018 is set to come to a close it has been confirmed that 1 January will be a holiday for the public and private sector and work will resume again on 2 January. What other days off can we expect in 2019? To help plan, here is a list of expected

Petrol Prices For January 2019 Have Been Announced And It Is Good News

30 December 2018

The fuel prices in the UAE for the month of January 2019 have been and announced and the good news is they have come down … and by quiet a bit as well. This is the third consecutive month that the price of petrol has come down. The Ministry of Energy

Djokovic Wins Abu Dhabi Title

30 December 2018

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic ended 2018 with another title by winning the Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) in Abu Dhabi. After being forced to pull out last year on the eve of the 2017 tournament, and starting 2018 off by undergoing

More Rewards At DSF

27 December 2018

Just when you thought Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) could not get any better, Dubai Mall and Emirates Skywards go and announce some additional perks for the 6 week festival. DSF started on 26 December and is running up to 2 February, and this year

Free Parking And Changes To RTA Service Times For New Year

27 December 2018

With New Years Eve and New Years Day less than one week away, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a revised schedule to all its services for the two days over the holiday period. For users of the Dubai Metro, the Red Line will

New Child Protection Law Passed

27 December 2018

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has passed a new child protection law. The new Child Rights law, is also known as Wadeema’s Law, after the 8 year old Emirati girl

Real Madrid Triumph In Abu Dhabi

23 December 2018

Spanish giants Real Madrid made history in Abu Dhabi by winning their fourth FIFA Club World Cup, their third in consecutive years, by triumphing 4-1 over local team Al Ain FC. The atmosphere in Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City was electric as fans

All Car License Plates Will Change

23 December 2018

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will be mandatory for all vehicles in Dubai to change to the new style number plates. From January 2019 all new cars registered in Dubai will be issued with the new style plates

One Billion People Have Gone Through Dubai Airport

23 December 2018

Dubai International Airport (DXB) was opened on 30 September 1960 and has continuously grown to become one of the worlds busiest airports, and recently reached the magical milestone of welcoming its one billionth passenger. The milestone

Over 1,000 Forged Passports Identified At Dubai Airports

20 December 2018

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDFRA) has announced yah in excess of 1,000 fake passports were seized across Dubai’s airports so far this year. The GDFRA uses some of the lates technology to detect all kinds

Property Prices End The Year Down

20 December 2018

A recent report on the property market performance in the second half of 2018 by Bayut.com has seen a a slight slide in property prices. Though a few areas have remained steady in the second half of the year, some locations have seen declines