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aving just returned from a very relaxing detox break at Viva Mayr in Austria, I am already exhausted simply reading about everything that is happening in Dubai this month! There are live concerts with Paolo Nutini and Blended, the Dubai Dressage Championship and a unique fusion of art, entertainment and education with World Art Dubai. And that’s just getting us started! We spoke to Maxi Malacalza who is competing in the exciting Beach Polo Cup this month, and also had an interesting chat with Clare Napper from Highlife Dubai, creator of a collection of artworks that tell stories of the ‘good life’ we lead here in Dubai. If you are looking to entertain the kids during the holidays, then why not try one of the great spring camps on offer that will help them expend a bit of energy! And when they come home get them in the kitchen and try out our chocolate cupcake or easy ciabatta recipe. If your family loves to camp we encourage you to get out there before the temperatures rise and enjoy the great outdoors. There are some fantastic camping spots in the UAE and surrounding areas that you might want to try out and we have featured some of the best in this issue. Whatever you do…enjoy! This month I’m loving this gorgeous dress from Reiss and the fab Overnight Detox Oil from Caudalie!
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Jack Dee Live in Dubai
Jack Dee, hailed as the ‘Grumpy comedian’ will be coming to Dubai on 19th March to perform his comedy show at the Dubai World Trade Centre. After a 6 year absence, Jack Dee will return to stage to make audiences laugh at everyday annoyances. Supporting the comic on stage is funny man John Widdicombe who currently works on Fighting Talk, the award winning sports radio show. Admission is Dhs 300 (regular) and Dhs 500 (premium). Visit www.doneevents.com.
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Hi Louise, My husband read your article on your trip to the Seychelles in the March issue. It’s always been a dream destination for me, and with our 25th wedding anniversary coming up my hubbie has decided to book a holiday there! Thanks for giving him the idea… I’m so excited! Regards, Rebecca So pleased for you Rebecca. You will love it! Happy Anniversary!
Safa Park lakes, over 200 species This park has three different trees and park of birds, and 16,924 cover 80% of the bushes. Grassy lawns to offer forest and a hill and there is a little out A waterfall flows panoramic views. which the largest lake of the hill and into and touring boats. contains a fountain park, one the to es There are four entranc borders it. from each road that
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One of Hollywood’s most experienced improv and sketch comedy coaches and producers, Christopher Biewer, will be in the UAE from 27th March to 4th April to conduct a week long kids and teens Spring Camp and evening workshops for adult actors in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Biewer will be delivering the workshops along with Miranda Davidson, President and Lead Coach at Miranda Davidson Studios, a UAE leading casting agency. Chris will take students through a number of classes: Acting, Improv, Improv to Sketch Comedy (adults only), voice, writing, stage set-up and rehearsal, all the way through to the final performance showcase at the end of the week. Improv to Sketch Comedy class will be taught to adults only in the evenings. Students can register for classes by emailing Selena at class@MirandaDavidsonStudios.com or by calling 056-4421266. Visit www.MirandaDavisonStudios.com for more information. www.connector.ae
Mushrif Park past Mirdiff on the Mushrif Park is just a visit. The and is well worth Khawaneej Road originally woodland. It was park has acres of zoo with goats and a Ghaf. It has a small ponies. There are also or you can ride a camel Don’t miss swimming pool. train rides and a area, World’ replica house the ‘It’s A Small from all around the featuring mini houses or Dhs Dhs 5 per person world! Entry is only picnics great place for family 30 per car. It is a trees. under the shady and leisurely strolls your e areas too so grab There are barbequ it! and make a day of family and friends
for ng pool. It is perfect huge outdoor swimmi has great facilities It barbeques and picnics. small grocery stores, including small cafés, rooms, children’s play g wash facilities, changin amazing views over and is areas, bikes for hire it but out s. A bit far the Sharjah Lagoon
Trevor Noah - Lost in Translation
Fresh from a ground-breaking total sell-out season across the world, and having scored a seat on the incredibly popular and successful American satirical news show The Daily Show, South African comedian Trevor Noah returns to Dubai. Trevor will be performing at the DUCTAC Theatre with a three-night run of his critically acclaimed performance ‘Lost in Translation’ from 25th to 28th March. For ticket pricing and enquiries call 04-3414777 or visit www.ductac.org.
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Emirates Airline Festival of Literature
The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is the Middle East’s largest celebration of the written and spoken word, bringing people of all ages, nationalities and background s together with authors from around the world to promote education, debate and, above all, a love of reading and writing. The LitFest, as it has become known, will bring, among others, a fantastic cast of over 120 authors, writers and speakers from 25 countries who will cover a wide range of subjects, styles and genres. It provides the chance to attend literary discussions, listen to readings, participate in workshops, and experience the exciting Fringe and children’s events. The event takes place from 3rd to 7th March at the InterContinental Hotel, Festival City. For tickets call 04-3559844 or visit www.emira teslitfest.com.
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or re-hydrating, they have it all. Choose a wonderful range from of U Spa Classic massages, facials and body treatments, which use the aromatic natural products inspired by plants from the Indian Ocean, or pick from the Shiseido Collection, which offers a range of delicious and holistic face and body treatments. I chose the Signature massage which lasted for a blissful hour and a half and nearly left me too chilled out to enjoy dinner… nearly! The Constance Ephélia is ideally suited to families and you can be as energeti c or as lazy as you choose. From zip lining up in the hills, diving and kayakin g through the mangro scuba (don’t take your ves iPhone or expensiv e sunglasses we ended up in the water twice… purely from giggling though! ) to just relaxing by the pool or on the beach with a signature cocktail . The South Beach is quieter and in the mornin g when the tide is out you can walk over to a small island and literally private feel as though you are alone in the world. The North Beach is a bit busier, the bay attracts local families as well as perfectly willing boats to take you out to explore. So whatever you are into, no matter how lazy or energetic you feel, how many kids you have or how old they are - this resort really does have it all and caters for everyone. We loved it and we will be back! -L.C.
live buffets and classic beach side grills. restaurants are faultless All the , each serving the of flavours. The freshest stand out for us was the signatur restaurant Cyann e which served a selection signature dishes of Constance Hotels combining French & Resorts operate culinary techniques with sa collection of luxurio the lightness and flavours of us hotels and resorts local and Asian Seychelles, Maurit influences. in ius and Maldiv The U Spa by Constan es. Visit www.constancehotels. ce is the real highligh com. - a beautiful spa t During the 10th village set in the Constance Culinar heart resort’s stunning of the y Festival in March Constance tropical Belle Mare Plage, are looking for relaxatio gardens. Whether you Maurit offering ius is some special package n, rejuvenation, detoxing s. More information can be found on our www.connector. website www.co ae nnector.ae. Connector MARCH
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A coffee with… Lydia Maskal chats to
Clare Napper
Graphic designer and Artist
What brought you to Dubai?
Eight years ago I was offered a job at Saatchi and Saatchi. I was thrilled with the prospect of tax free earnings as well as a new experience. Last year I quit my job in advertising to set up my own design studio and pursue independent art projects. ‘Highlife Dubai’ is a a collection of 18 artworks inspired by vintage travel and tourism ads of the first half of the 20th Century. In the same style, they tell the story of the ‘good life’ we lead here in Dubai. For westerners, middle class and those that enjoy the privileges that an expat life in Dubai can bring, the collection aims to 22 | APRIL Connector
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Describe a typical day?
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customer orders, problems and delivery issues etc. Then the afternoon will be spent more creatively, doing some design work or working on a new collection. Then I might have a few meetings during the week with various suppliers, galleries or printers. I do tend to work into the evenings as well so it will usually be a long and busy day.
What would you class as a stand out moment in your career?
How did you get into the profession?
I think it’s important to be aware that being just an artist is a very risky business, and unless you’ve really excelled and are sure your work is going to sell, I wouldn’t advise anyone to depend on a degree in Fine Art. I remember when I was head of design at Saatchi and Saatchi I would be sent portfolios from students with a degree in Fine Art seeking jobs in advertising. Although they were really good, they just didn’t have enough commercial background or training and I’d have to turn them down. So my advice to youngsters wanting to go into the field would be to get a degree in something broader than just Fine Art, for example Communications, Graphic Design or Illustration. One of these degrees would be much more reliable in finding a creative job straight out of university.
My parents wanted me to study academic subjects for my GCSEs so my passion for art only really developed after taking it as an A-level and then pursuing with a foundation course. My parents plan had been for me to go to Oxford and become a vet, but when I was 18 I realised it was art that I wanted to do more than anything else, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. However, I was aware that it is near impossible to make a living from a degree in Fine Arts, so I avoided the risk and went into Graphic Design, as I knew I could earn money as a commercial artist. It was the safer choice and I have enjoyed it as they are both intertwined professions - doing advertising and branding campaigns we would of course be using art. The only difference is I’d be working for clients and the art would have a business objective, whereas now with my collection I feel I can have my own voice and create something that I really feel passionate about.
What is the best thing about your job?
I guess the best thing would be that it never actually feels like a job. Working as an artist is like a job and a hobby intertwined into one. I’ll find that as I’m working on a project I completely lose track of time and the hours will just fly by. It feels like I’ve never worked a day in my life! It is also so rewarding when people appreciate and enjoy the work I’ve created.
What is the worst thing about your job?
If I had to choose a worst thing it would probably be the business aspect of it all. It can sometimes be a struggle dealing with difficult customers or clients. The passion for me is the creating and experiencing the reactions of happy customers. www.connector.ae
The launch of my first exhibition on 24th November 2014. It was a full turn out and was definitely a memorable day.
What advice would you have for anyone wanting to get into your field?
What is your motto?
Probably Saatchi and Saatchi’s which was ‘Nothing Is Impossible’. In terms of business, always make sure you push through with your ideas and never doubt yourself. You can make it work! Visit www.highlife-dubai.com for more information.
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Blended 2015
Blended returns to Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on Thursday 30th April and Friday 1st May for another two nights of smooth, funky beats. This time the event introduces British rockers Kasabian and singer Jessie Ware with the evening coming to a mellow close by RnB superstar, Craig David. The second night begins with Kool and the Gang who will be joined by Robin Thicke as well as Nico and Vinz. Ticket prices start at Dhs 395 and are on sale at Virgin Megastore and at www.blended.ae
World Classical Music Series
The fantastic violinist Jozef Lendvay returns to Dubai with his friends after a highly successful show in 2014. See him on Friday 17th April at The One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai. Ticket categories include Gold seating - Dhs 250, Platinum seating - Dhs 350, and VIP seating - Dhs 550. Visit www.mpremiere.com/jozseflendvay-friends-2015 or call 050-8702674.
Paolo Nutini Live In Concert
Scottish singer songwriter Paolo Nutini is live in concert at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre on Friday 10th April. Performing tracks from his critically acclaimed platinum selling third album Caustic Love (2014) as well as his previous multiplatinum selling albums These Streets’ (2006) and Sunny Side Up’ (2009), Paolo makes a triumphant return to Dubai. Tickets are Dhs 350 Regular Standing, Dhs 450 Grandstand Seating, Dhs 500 Golden Circle and Dhs 900 VIP (VIP lounge includes premium F&B). Doors open at 6pm. All ages welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Call 04-3689977.
World Art Dubai
A unique fusion of art, education and entertainment, World Art Dubai - a new and affordable art fair concept designed to unite global artists with Dubai’s international community - will debut at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 8th to 11th April. Catering for all art lovers, buyers and collectors, World Art Dubai will house an affordable collection of several hundred modern and contemporary works - comprising paintings and prints, photography, sculpture and urban art elements - amassed from international artists and galleries across four continents. The accessible art fair will give budding and established collectors, as well as just the curious, the opportunity to embark on an enchanting visual experience and walk away with original, international art regardless of their budget. With a wide-ranging programme featuring numerous form-specific workshops, artist-led talks, seminars and dedicated educational platforms for children, World Art Dubai will also feature live music, DJs and hospitality areas. Visit www.worldartdubai.com. 24 | APRIL Connector
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Beach Polo Cup Dubai
The sport of kings is back on the sandy beaches of Dubai. Beach Polo adds an electrifying dimension by swapping turf for surf as players battle it out on the sands of one of Dubai’s iconic beach locations. The Beach Polo Cup Dubai 2015 will celebrate its on-going success by bringing an entourage of professional polo players from around the world, as well as celebrities from the region. Having been featured in 32 cities around the world, this is the 11th edition of the competition. A parade along JBR ( Jumeirah Beach Residence) marks the official start of the tournament and will be attended by the four participating teams composed of Emirati and international players. The Beach Polo Cup will be held on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th April at Skydive Dubai. Call 04-3408589 for more information. Tickets to the event will be available soon. Visit www.beachpolocup.com/index.html.
The Sand Pit
The Sand Pit is an un-timed 10km obstacle challenge that tests your physical and mental abilities. At The Sand Pit you will experience how tough you really are and how necessary your team and teamwork is to accomplish a daunting challenge. See how good you are on Friday 17th April at Al Barari. Standard entry is Dhs 310 and late entry is Dhs 360. Visit www.thesandpitrun.com or call 050-9293226.
Dubai Dressage Championship
Referred to sometimes as ‘horse ballet’, dressage is a sport of kings and requires great skill and discipline. The Dubai Dressage Championships will be held at the Emirates Equestrian Centre and is open for free viewing to the public on Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th April. Call 050-5587656 or visit www.emiratesequestriancentre.com.
Vertical Marathon
The UAE’s leading vertical marathon is back on Friday 3rd April. The Dubai Holding Vertical Marathon is a marathon conducted on the stairs of the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers. With 1,334 stairs stretching 265 metres and climbing 52 floors, this is the ultimate stair-master challenge. In hopes to raise money for the Al Jalila Foundation to aid in medical research on obesity, the Vertical Marathon will be the 5th highest of its kind after Taipei, Hanoi, Beijing and New York. Admission is Dhs 250 per person. Register online at www.premieronline. com/event/Dubai_Holding_Vertical_ Marathon_2015_1366 or call 04-4496444. 26 | APRIL Connector
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Beach Polo
With the Beach Polo tournament taking place on the 10th and 11th April at Skydive Dubai, we took the opportunity to chat with one of its top players, Maxi Malacalza from Argentina. What advice would you give to someone wanting to get into the sport? I would say: don’t get too close to polo unless you are ready for it! Polo will take over your life, it is pure passion and adrenalin. What is your polo style? I play with my guts; no idea how you translate that into style.
How did you get into polo? My dad’s passion for polo ponies enabled me to discover the polo world. It was simply irresistible! For anyone with a love for horses and team sports, polo is an opportunity you can’t pass up. How long did it take you to turn professional? It took blood sweat, tears and passion! There is no limit to professionalism in this sport, so although I am now a professional I still work as hard as I did in the beginning to be the best I can be and to achieve a higher handicap. How many bones have you broken over the years? Nothing significant enough to mention. What is the most interesting place polo has taken you to? Dubai definitely, I would never have had the opportunity to discover this part of the world without polo and I love it! 28 | APRIL Connector
How difficult is it to play in the sand? It is not difficult as long as the sand surface is compact and I have to say that they are always doing a great job at Beach Polo Cup Dubai. The challenge though, is the ball we play with as it is a small balloon and we are used to a compact plastic ball; as you can imagine it has a mind of its own! What is the cost of a good polo pony? It depends on how much you are willing to invest, competitive horses are never cheap. Tell us about your favourite horse? Cartucho, definitely! He gives me confidence and speed; we work wonderfully together. He amazes me with his generosity and I can always count on him; we are a team! What is the best thing about Dubai? Its buzz; Dubai is happening, you have every opportunity to advance and grow. Dubai is positive and I love that about this city. Tickets for the Beach Polo are priced at Dhs75 for one day pass and Dhs 125 for the two day pass, and are available at www.platinumlist.ae. www.connector.ae
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The Reform Social & Grill
The Reform Social & Grill Easter Carnival on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April, from noon to 6pm, offers an Easter egg hunt and other fun family activities. It is priced at Dhs 100 per child and includes a kids’ menu and carnival ticket. Advance bookings are recommended. Call 04-4542638.
Al Bustan Rotana Dubai
Celebrate with an eggstraordinary Easter brunch at Choices restaurant on Sunday 5th April for Dhs 330 with unlimited selected beverages and Dhs 165 for kids aged from 6 to 12 years. It is free for kids below the age of 5 years. Visit www.rotanatimes.com or call 04-7054818.
Towers Rotana, Dubai
Celebrate Easter on Sunday 5th April at Flavours on Two with an Easter brunch priced at Dhs 175 with selected beverages and Dhs 100 for kids. A delicious Easter dinner will also be served for Dhs 190 with selected beverages. There will also be a bountiful selection of tempting Easter goodies available at Wraps Café until 5th April. Call 04-3122201. 32 | APRIL Connector
Experience an Italian-style Easter brunch at Andiamo on either Friday 3rd or Sunday 5th April for Dhs 199 (soft drinks), Dhs 289 (house beverages), and Dhs 99 for kids from 6 to 12 (soft drinks). Alternatively, The Market Café offers Easter brunch on the same dates for Dhs 249 (soft drinks) and Dhs 125 for kids from 6 to 12 (soft drinks). Ten children will also have the opportunity to sign up on a first come first served basis to a Panini chocolate egg decorating class on Friday 3rd and Sunday 5th April. The class is offered complimentary to any child between four and 12 years of age. Maximum two children per reservation with ten slots available on both dates. Email www.restaurants. dubai.hyatt.com or call 04-3172222
Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach
Talk restaurant offers Good Friday brunch on 3rd April and Easter Sunday brunch on 5th April for Dhs 279 (soft beverages) and Dhs 379 (beverage package). Children below 6 dine free and between 6 and 12 years get 50% off the original price. Soul restaurant will serve New York cuts and all the favourites from 2nd to 6th April with a three-course set menu including a choice of two starters, two main courses and two desserts for Dhs 225 (food only), available from 5pm to 1am. Call 04-4498888. www.connector.ae
The Address Dubai Mall
The Na3Na3 Easter Egg Hunt Brunch at The Address Dubai Mall is a family-style brunch with special kids’ activities. This is available on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th April and is priced at Dhs 250 (soft beverages), Dhs 300 (selected house beverages) and Dhs 150 for the kids’ buffet. Email dine@theaddress.com or call 04-8883444.
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Yalumba’s Mad Hatter’s Brunch on Friday 3rd April features a sumptuous buffet and à la carte options for Dhs 499 with Bollinger Special Cuvée NV or Dhs 599 with Laurent Perrier Rosé NV. The family Easter lunch on the 5th is priced at Dhs 159 for food only or Dhs 299 with regular beverages, selected wines and beers. Call 04-7022328 or visit www.yalumba-dubai.com.
InterContinental Dubai Festival City Celebrate Easter on Friday 3rd April at Anise with a sumptuous Easter brunch and kids’ entertainment for Dhs 325 (soft beverages) and Dhs 425 (house beverage including bubbly). Call 04-7011127/28 or visit www.diningdfc.com.
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The Manava Easter Brunch on Friday 3rd April offers Easter-themed activities and fabulous food for Dhs 350, Dhs 450 with selected beverages, Dhs 135 for ages 12 to18 years, and Dhs 85 for ages 6 to 11 years. It is free for children under 6 years. Visit www.sofitel-dubai-thepalm.com.
Desert Palm
Desert Palm will host a special Vintage Brunch at Rare restaurant and terrace to celebrate Easter. The brunch will take place between 12.30pm and 4pm on Sunday 5th April and is priced at Dhs 495 with half a bottle of Champagne per person, Dhs 420 with unlimited sparkling wine, bottle beers, wines, spirits and Easter cocktails, Dhs 350 for nonalcoholic, and Dhs 195 for kids between 4 and 11 years. Call 04-3238888 or email rare.pdes@ peraquum.com.
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DINING out
Cheese and grape
Flamenco festival
Connoisseurs of fine cheese and grape by the glass can look forward to an evening of culinary combinations at French restaurant, Le Classique, on the last Friday of every month. Enjoy an impressive array of cheeses complemented by a variety of reds and whites. In addition, guests will be provided with a special Le Classique passport where they will receive a stamp for each Cheese and Grape evening. After collecting five stamps, their sixth experience will be free. Starting at 7pm and priced at Dhs 350, the promotion includes a buffet of cheese, cured meat and a selection of red and white grape. Call 04-4179999 or email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com.
Seville’s, the legendary Spanish tapas bar and restaurant located at Wafi, will be hosting a spectacular authentic Flamenco Festival from 21st to 25th April. The evening will include a host of electrifying performances from traditional Spanish dancers España Bravo Flamenco combined with a sumptuous three-course Spanish menu and glass of Cava, all priced at Dhs 195. Call 04-3244777 or visit www.pyramidsrestaurantsatwafi.com.
Pick of the Palm
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah invites you to Mezzerie’s New York inspired Friday brunch, priced at Dhs 345 for soft drinks, Dhs 465 with house beverages, and Dhs 600 with bubbly. Alternatively, the Signature Brunch at Social by Heinz Beck offers a contemporary sit down Friday brunch featuring Italian cuisine for Dhs 345 with soft drinks, Dhs 495 with house beverages, and Dhs 600 with bubbly. Visit www.waldorfastoria.com.
Family fun
The Westin Dubai, Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina has kicked off its new weekly Saturday Pik-Nik, which takes place between 11.30am and 4pm and is designed to give families quality time together within the beautiful surroundings of the Westin resort. Taking place at the Amphitheatre, the price is Dhs 390 per basket for a family of two adults and two children (excluding beverages) and includes entertainment and kids’ activities. Call 04-3994141. 34 | APRIL Connector
Try something new
Situated at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Cove Beach boasts a stunning seafront complex that comprises a one-of-kind gourmet restaurant, the picturesque Rosé Bar and the coveted Sea Lounge, all set to the backdrop of the mesmerising Burj Al Arab, and the tranquil waves of the Arabian Sea. Call 056-1161263 or visit www.covebeach.com for reservations. www.connector.ae
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DINING out
Friday feast
Pullman Dubai Deira City Centre is adding a new theme to Dubai’s trendy ritual of brunch at the Medley Restaurant. Travel back in time to American diners, and enjoy famous 50’s tunes as well as great food for Dhs 165 (with soft beverages), Dhs 195 (house beverages) and Dhs 390 (bubbly package). Children pay Dhs 70. Visit www.pullmanhotels.com.
Viva Mexico!
To celebrate a fantastic first year, Tortuga Mexican restaurant in Mina A’ Salam Hotel has launched a series of exclusive offers. Celebrations start with The Mexican Street Market every Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime, where you can dine unlimited from the menu for Dhs 99 or for Dhs 139 with one glass of hops, grape or classic margarita between 12 and 3pm. Then every Sunday enjoy four bottles of hops for Dhs 99; on Monday enjoy 25% off margarita chingonas; on Tuesday it is 2 for 1 on selected traditional Mexican beverages; sharing is caring on Wednesday with half price on selected bottles of grape when ordering from the restaurant menu; on Thursday enjoy 50% off all Mexican soft drinks; and every Friday get 30% off selected Mexican beverages. Finally, on Saturday, see out the weekend in style with 25% off a wide selection of beverages. Visit www.tortuga.ae.
Cooking classes for kids
On World Health Day on 7th April, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is offering Power Bites cooking classes for children at 11 properties in the Middle East and Asia. Power Bites is Mövenpick’s special menu for children, featuring nutritious meals that are presented in a fun, entertaining way. During this exciting cooking class, parents and children can learn together about how to create delicious, wholesome lunchbox snacks and dishes. For further information, visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com.
Dining delights
Every Sunday, Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City offers a ½ kilo New Zealand grass-fed Rib Eye with one draught beverage of your choice for Dhs 150 per person. In addition, prepare for a weekend of revelry with authentic Belgian delicacies. Available from noon to 3.30pm every Friday and Saturday, the three-course menu is priced at Dhs 225 (with unlimited house beverages). Call 04-7011127/28 or visit www.diningdfc.com.
Something for everyone
Head to Grand Millennium Dubai Hotel during April and savour Crystal Bar’s selection of cheese paired with a selected glass of red for Dhs 75, or upgrade to a bottle with a special offer of Dhs 195. In addition, Belgian Beer Café’s Tuesday Steak Night is where you can enjoy a steak and a glass of brew or grape for Dhs 185, or upgrade to a bottle of grape for Dhs 275 per person. Toshi celebrates Songkran on Monday 13th April with a Thai buffet for Dhs 199 with a glass of grape or bubbly or Dhs 345 with four hours free from 7pm until 11pm; and at The Atrium, Thursdays are all about steak with your preferred cut and a selection of salads and sides for Dhs 185 with a glass of grape or Dhs 275 with a bottle of grape. Finally, in support of World Health Day on Tuesday 7th April enjoy a healthy lunch buffet for Dhs 150. Call toll free on 800 (GMDH) 4634 or visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com. 36 | APRIL Connector
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Mazina @ The Address Dubai Marina Don Alfonso 1890 @ Shangri-La Hotel
Originating in Italy, Don Alfonso 1890 is a world-renowned two-Michelin starred restaurant. This contemporary, high-end restaurant is steeped in the authentic traditions of Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. And to ensure that each dish captures the flavours, aromas and colours of the Sorrentine peninsula, fresh ingredients are imported directly from Alfonso Laccarino’s organic farmhouse in Punta Campanella!
What we ate
We started with two signature dishes - the Mozzarella soufflé with its snow, cherry tomato sauce, crispy basil and oregano from Punta Campanella and the Roasted Calamari with Provolone cheese and zucchini cream. For the pasta course we chose to have the potato gnocchi with porcini mushroom and smoked ricotta cheese. For the mains we plumped for the organic lamb rack, with almond and vegetable on mint scented “Salsa Verde” and the A6 Wagyu beef tenderloin, sautéed spinach and mustard seeds sauce. We finished off with another signature dish, the lemon symphony.
Verdict
Culinary Interactions at Mazina is a new dining experience that is as innovative as it is interactive. Watch the chefs as they cook up a storm across various international cuisines, whether it’s their daily specials or your own requests cooked with the freshest ingredients. Starters include antipasti and Japanese fare, followed by an Indian section offering kebabs and curries. Or savour fresh hand-pulled Chinese noodles and delicious Thai curries, while at the Arabic station there is a wide selection of hot and cold mezze, as well as regional delicacies. There is plenty of variety at the Continental and Italian stations and last, but not least, don’t forget to treat yourself to fresh homemade beverages and some sumptuous desserts!
What we ate
I started with the Charcuterie from the menu while my friend choose to challenge the chef with a strawberry and balsamic vinegar vegan salad - which looked amazing I may add. For mains I challenged the chef with some beautifully cooked lamb chops and vegetables while my friend went for a vegetable stir fry and a vegan pizza. Then we absolutely could not resist sticking our spoons into a decadent chocolate fondant for dessert!
The food was absolutely impeccable, beautifully cooked and delicious - it’s clear to see why Don Alfonso was voted one of the top 10 restaurants in the world! Add this to the expert knowledge and high standard of service from the staff and you cannot fail to be impressed.
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For reservations call 04-3551591 or email reservation@donalfonso.ae. - L.C
For reservations call 04-4367777 or visit www.theaddress.com. - L.C
Starters from Dhs 90, primi piatti from Dhs 95, mains from Dhs 155 and desserts from Dhs 60.
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We loved chatting to the chefs and making requests - which they fulfilled perfectly. The food was beautifully cooked and so fresh. Definitely makes a great change from the usual buffet style! Prices are as per your order. Specials are changed daily.
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EGG HUNT, FACE PAINTING, BRUNCH AND MORE. A bountiful Easter Brunch awaits both the young and young-at-heart with an unparralled array of seafood, fresh salads, mezza as well as a variety of stations including roasted lamb carving, live outdoor BBQ and a sushi counter. Another eggs-cuse for chocolate? Simply enjoy a festive display of desserts to complete the Easter feast. To amuse the little ones, small diners can munch on a dedicated Easter buffet and enjoy the egg hunt with plenty of entertainment.
Easter Brunch Sunday 5th and 12th April starting AED 205 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm
Kids six and under dine complimentary. Beverage packages available.
FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION Please call 04 438 0000 or email hotel.jumeirahlakestowers.fb@moevenpick.com
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GOOD food
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CHOCOLATE CUP CAKES
The Easter holidays are a fun time for children, so why not set aside some time and get cooking with the kids in the kitchen? Be creative and try this yummy and very easy cup cake recipe. Enjoy!
Makes 24 cup cakes
Ingredients 2 x 12-hole cup cake trays 24 paper cases Baby chocolate eggs to decorate Cup cakes 40 grams (1½ oz) cocoa powder 4 tablespoons boiling water 3 eggs (lightly beaten in bowl) 175 grams (6 oz) softened margarine 175 grams (6 oz) caster sugar 115 grams (4½ oz) self-raising flour 1 teaspoon baking powder
Chocolate frosting 60 grams (2 oz) butter melted 30 grams (1 oz) cocoa powder 3 tablespoons milk 250 grams (8 oz) confectioner’s sugar (icing sugar)
Method
Preheat oven to 190c (375F) (Gas 5). Place the paper cases into the trays. In a large bowl sift the cocoa powder and add the hot water and mix to a thick paste. Next sift in the flour and baking powder, add margarine, sugar and eggs. Blend with an electric hand whisk or beat well with a wooden spoon. Make sure there are no lumps. Divide the mixture equally between the cases. Bake for about 10 minutes or until well risen. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool. Topping Put the melted butter in a large bowl. Sift in the cocoa powder and beat until smooth. Add the milk and gradually beat in the confectioner’s sugar until glossy and spreadable (adjust with more milk or confectioner’s sugar if needed). Top the cup cakes with the topping by hand or with an icing bag. Decorate with baby Easter eggs. Happy Easter and bon appétit!
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GOOD food
Fast and guilt free There are always ways to prepare quick meals for your family and yourself in a healthier and lighter way so that you can have them guilt free. Fast food can be nutritious and tasty if prepared in a healthy way. Avoid lots of fat, go
for lean meat and fresh ingredients, use only low fat cheeses (less than 17% fat). Bake the food and never fry it. Avoid mayonnaise. Use whole meal flour and bread. Here is a quick recipe for a healthy quick pizza.
Easy Ciabatta Pizza Total Servings: 2
Serving size: 1 Slice Calories per serving: 357 Kcal Protein: 13g Carbs: 51g Fat: 12g Preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Pizza Sauce: 1 onion - chopped finely 2 garlic cloves - chopped finely 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 kg of fresh tomato - peeled and chopped or 1 and half x 415g cans crushed tomato 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil half teaspoon thyme dash of salt and black pepper (optional: drizzle of hot sauce)
Toppings: 1 onion - cut in to rounds (lightly sautéed) 1 cup coloured and green peppers - cut in to strips 1 cup of fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 cup of light mozzarella cheese or light cheddar - shredded 1 teaspoon fresh or dry oregano 1 ciabatta loaf, sliced lengthways and halved
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 180C. 2. In a sauce pan, prepare the pizza sauce. Pan fry the ingredients in olive oil until soft. Then add the tomatoes. 3. Place the ciabatta halves, facing upwards, on a baking tray. Spread the pizza sauce over the bread, spreading a little to cover. 4. Spread the topping ingredients on the bread and sprinkle over the cheese, then bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling. 5. Garnish with oregano and serve warm.
With thanks to Live’ly Executive Chef Kassem Taha. For further information contact Live’ly on 04-3481008 or visit www.lively.ae.
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ith unique features and premium stainless steel styling, the Ikon Kettle & Toaster Combo is the ultimate in form and function. It has a unique nested design and has been designed with compact kitchen spaces in mind, making it ideal for smaller kitchens and apartment living. The two Slice Toaster features unique Breville Patented Functions such as ‘A Bit More’ function, which gives you an extra 30 seconds more toasting time to get it just right. The ‘Lift & Look’ function, Electronic Browning Control Dial and Extra Wide and Deep Self Centering Slots combine very nicely with the one Litre Kettle. The Kettle features unique Breville Patented Functions such as ‘Soft Open Lid’, preventing hot water splashing, Fast boil concealed element, Removable Scale Filter and a Safety auto shut off with boil dry protection. With both of these essential kitchen items combined in one, you will save time by boiling and toasting at the same time, saving you precious time in the mornings. Your kitchen will remain stylish and modern whilst saving you space without compromising breakfast experience. The Ikon Kettle & Toaster Combo - Better when served together.
COMPETITION
Breville is giving one Connector reader the chance to win and Ikon Kettle & Toaster Combo. Simply answer the following question by 25th April 2015. Note: Prizes must be collected by 1st July 2015. To enter visit www.mydubaiconnection.com or www.facebook.com/connectordubai. How many more seconds does the ‘A Bit More’ function give to your Toasting time? A. 20 seconds B. 50 seconds
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im Will Fix It says that the most common maintenance problems they come across during the year are, unsurprisingly, usually related to the air conditioning! The Dubai climate means that the most common calls that they receive during the hotter months are for air conditioning related problems. Other regular issues throughout the year include power supply faults, defective water heaters and water leaks but having now successfully completed over 45,000 jobs in the last seven years, they have seen it all. Jim Will Fix It only use qualified and English-speaking specialist technicians supported by a British Bookings Team. This means they can begin the diagnosis from your initial phone call and match your maintenance issue with the right specialist from within the staff. Their aim is to complete the repair as quickly and effectively as possible. Their mantra is “one call, one visit, job done”. Two tips on finding a problem-free apartment or villa: 1. Speak to other tenants in the building or surrounding villas to find out what maintenance issues they have faced. Ask them how difficult and expensive the issues were to resolve. 2. Make provision for who is responsible for maintenance costs before signing a tenancy agreement to avoid difficult discussions in the future. Call 800-FIX (800-349) or www.jimwillfixit.ae for more details.
COMPETITION
Jim Will Fix It is giving one Connector reader the chance to win a full day of DIY or painting. Simply answer the following question by 25th April 2015. Note: Prizes must be collected by 1st July 2015. To enter visit www.mydubaiconnection. com or www.facebook.com/connectordubai. The most common maintenance problems Jim Will Fix It come across are usually related to? A. Broken doors B. Falling shelves C. Air conditioning
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SPRING CAMPS
Children’s Oasis Nursery
The Fairmont Falcon Juniors’ Club, part of the Children’s Oasis Nursery group is located at Fairmont The Palm and is holding an Easter Camp from Thursday 2nd March to Saturday 4th April between 2pm and 5pm. Children aged from 3 years old will enjoy the wide selection of activities available including Easter arts and crafts, Easter themed games, cookie decorating, relay races, climbing wall and face painting. There will be a guest appearance from the Easter Bunny on Friday 3rd at 3pm. Priced at Dhs 150 for one day, Dhs 270 for two days or Dhs 380 for three days. Call 04-4573331 or email angela.cheyne@fairmont.com for more information or to make a booking.
to take the pictures you want by knowing how to set up your camera. Students will learn about and gain a better understanding of the digital camera. The class will be a combination of discussion and taking pictures. The classes take place on Saturday 28th March 4.30 to 6.30pm, Tuesday 31st March 4.30 to 6.30pm, Saturday 4th April 4.30 to 6.30pm and Tuesday 7th April 4.30 to 6.30pm. The course is priced at Dhs 900 for ages 10 to 15 years. For registration email artsreception@ductac.org, or visit www.ductac.org.
Hayley’s Comet Theatre Company There are two brand new Spring Camps at Hayley’s Comet Theatre Company this
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year. Kids aged 6 to 14 years can join the camps at James & Alex Dance Studios and immerse themselves into a creative, energetic environment where they can perform, make friends and get the very best tips for acting on the stage and screen! They will play special drama games, build on team skills, learn routines and songs, and create their own characters to become a part of a devised all-singing, all-dancing, all-drama play to be performed on the last day of camp. With a different theme every week, there is something www.connector.ae
for everyone who wants to perform or simply have fun! All workshops will be led by Hayley Doyle, the founder and artistic director of Hayley’s Comet. Hayley made her West End debut playing Ali in ‘Mamma Mia!’ at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London and you might have heard her presenting on Dubai Eye 103.8. The camps will take place at James & Alex Dance Studios in Media City. The cost of each camp is Dhs 750. The camp starts on Sunday 5th until Thursday 9th April from 9am-3pm. No space is guaranteed unless paid for in advance and these camps fill fast! For class registration or enquiries call 055-1040538 or email info@hayleyscomet.com.
Mathnasium
Children can brush up on their math skills in a fun and engaging manner at Mathnasium throughout the week (5 consecutive days). Every day and for one hour throughout the week, kids will have the chance to work on developing a true understanding of mathematical concepts. The spring break programme can be utilised for either one week or two weeks. Starting on the 28th March until 18th April. They are also offering a free assessment upon registration! Call the centre most convenient to you; Al Barsha 04-3958911, Jumeirah 04-3441040, Knowledge Village 04-4216939, Motor City 04-4542707 and Uptown Mirdif 04-2363668 or visit www.Mathnasium.ae.
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Rock Academy Worldwide
Rock Academy Worldwide will be returning to Dubai from 31st March to 4th April with a bigger and better ‘Easter Rock Academy’ at the English College (www.englishcollege.ac.ae). This time, they have partnered with Hard Rock Dubai to offer a unique opportunity for budding young rock stars. After four days of training by professional rock musicians, who have played with bands such as Aerosmith, The Who, Sterephonics and The Rolling Stones, the young rockers will perform in their newly made bands, in front of an eagerly awaiting audience of family and friends, on the huge stage at the Hard Rock Dubai on 4th April. This is a totally unique course for young musicians to get involved with over the Easter holidays and learn about what it’s like to be in a real rock band. They take beginners to experts, and will give you the opportunity to get on the drums, guitar, bass, keyboards or sing your heart out. The course will run daily from 9am to 3pm with the live gig being held at Hard Rock Dubai in Festival City on the morning of Saturday 4th April. The course is priced at Dhs 1,500. To register email info@rockacademyworldwide.com. Connector APRIL | 49
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FANTASTIC
CAMPING SPOTS IN THE UAE If your family loves to camp, you had better get out there before the temperature gets too high! Take advantage of the tail-end of winter and enjoy the great outdoors and make some memories with your loved ones. We have selected three fantastic camping spots in the UAE and surrounding areas that you might want to try out.
mountains and breathtaking deep valleys. It is an excellent location to setup camp and also an ideal hiking area. At the peak you will find an abundance of apricots, olives and fig trees. Visit http://bit.ly/1EWyV3c.
Musandam, Oman
Experience camping on sandy beaches inside the sheltered fjords. Enjoy family time on Khasab Beach campsite under the stars in the remote Peninsula in Oman. Book through one of the tour companies and you can enjoy a dhow cruise experience. More information can be found at http://bit.ly/1Dv57xN.
Al Hajar, Oman
The Hajar Mountains (Arabic for stone mountains) in northeastern Oman and also the eastern UAE are the highest mountain range in the eastern Arabian Peninsula. They separate the low coastal plain of Oman from the high desert plateau, and lie 50 to 100 km inland from the Gulf of Oman Coast. The part that lies in the UAE boasts rugged, steep 50 | APRIL Connector
The Rub’ al Khali (a.k.a. The Empty Quarter / or Liwa)
The Rub is the largest sand desert in the world, encompassing most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula. The desert covers approximately 650,000 square kilometres (250,000 square miles), including parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, and Yemen. It is part of the larger Arabian Desert. If you want to experience a traditional Bedouin experience, then this is the spot for you. Enjoy escorted tours, evening camel treks, and a visit to a local farm. There are also some slightly more modern activities to take part in, like sand-skiing and dune bashing. Visit http://bit.ly/1EWzg6f. Brought to you in conjunction with Mini Exchange - the Middle East’s online marketplace for kids’ fashion. Browse over 10,000 products from over 250 global brands. About 90% of the items are brand new with tags from the stores, starting from as low as Dhs 15. Plus, there is free shipping on orders over Dhs 250. Visit www.miniexchange.com. www.connector.ae
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EYE SCREENING
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any young children are not having their eyes tested, but it is essential that children between 4½ and 5½ years of age should have an eye test. Eye tests for children are quick, simple and painless and can help prevent serious problems in the future. Although this is often done in schools by the nurse, if your child has not had a test then parents should make separate arrangements. Five reasons to take a test 1. Of course, if your child tells you they have a vision problem, then an eye test is clearly needed. However, children who are born with poor vision cannot tell you their vision is poor and they can be unaware that they have a problem and that others have better vision. 2. Eye problems in children are common and one of the most common is amblyopia (also known as lazy eye) which can affect up to 5% of children. This condition can be caused by a squint (crossed eye). This is often visible but it can also be caused by problems which are invisible to parents. Other problems include conjunctivitis, blocked tear ducts, droopy eyelids, eyelid cysts and allergies. 3. Eye problems run in families and some eye problems like a squint, amblyopia (lazy eye), or long sight and short sight do commonly run in families. If a parent, sibling or cousin has one of these problems, the child should have an eye test before three years of age. If there 52 | APRIL Connector
is a rarer genetic disease in the family, such as retinoblastoma or congenital cataract, then children should be examined as babies. 4. Many eye problems give children difficulty with their school work and uncorrected long sight (hypermetropia) or eye muscle balance problems may make reading physically tiring and put children off their studies. Myopia or astigmatism may make it difficult for them to see the whiteboard or see what people are doing the other side of the classroom. 5. Most causes of poor vision are easily correctable if they are picked up and treated on time. The human brain is learning to see from birth until about 7½ years of age and so checking the eyes during this time is extremely important. For example, if there is a problem with one eye that blurs the vision then the part of the brain that processes vision from that eye will not develop properly and instead the brain devotes all its efforts to the other eye. This is called amblyopia or lazy eye. Treatment of lazy eye works better in younger children but is less likely to work after the age of 7½. www.connector.ae
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ORGANISING TIPS FOR NEW MOTHERS A first baby often takes new mums by surprise, especially those who have read all the baby books and remember quite clearly reading words like routine and schedule. The surprise is that babies do not necessarily work to a routine, even though many books promise that your baby will fall straight into a schedule. You have got to be flexible in those early weeks and months; your life will be upside down for at least a year, and the more demands you put on yourself, the more difficult it will be.
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fter a couple of months, a pattern will start to emerge and your life will be easier, but initially it is a minefield. You have your new baby to cope with, a changing relationship with your partner, as well as exhaustion on a scale you thought was reserved for arctic explorers or those who take part in gruelling decathlons! You are thrust into a time when your baby dictates your whole day. Try following these tips to get organised and out the door. • Organise your home before the baby arrives. Coping with a new baby takes a lot of energy without having to sort through clutter, spring clean or sort the paperwork in your home-office. Start early because many a baby has arrived much earlier than expected. • Buy a state-of-the-art nappy bag. Choose one with several compartments and keep it stocked with blanket, extra outfit, diapers, wipes, ointment, snacks for both you and the baby, and feeding supplies. • Keep a baby memory book, a baby how-to book and a notebook ready and accessible. This way you can fill in, find out and make notes whenever you have a spare minute. • Develop a feeding ‘system’. Have a small bag filled with the essentials like a small 54 | APRIL Connector
pillow, blanket, bottle of water and burp cloth that you can grab at a moment’s notice when baby is hungry. • Make lists. It only takes a moment to jot down errands to run, items to buy and things to do. These will help you prioritise and come in very handy next time someone offers to help because you will know exactly what needs to be done. • Do not push yourself by trying to be a perfect mum who steps out looking stunning with her spotless baby. Instead, learn to laugh at yourself and forget how organised the ‘old’ you was. Those first few months are a rollercoaster for you and your baby. From your baby’s point of view, he loves being at home with you and learning all about your environment. He does not need to be taken out every hour of the day, so for his sake as well as yours, save the long day trips until he is older. By choosing just one outing or task a day, both of you will benefit and be more relaxed. • It is okay to admit it is tough sometimes, so avoid trying to keep up the pretence of being a super mum. If you are finding things hard, mention it to your doctor, a friend or relative. Just chatting to someone can help you feel better. www.connector.ae
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ASK THE EXPERT: I would like to work with my son who is a pre-schooler and help develop his mathematical ability. What can I do and how can I help him understand different concepts? Is he too young? - Lena You can introduce your child to mathematical concepts as early as 3 years old. Studies have proven that early math abilities are more important than early reading skills. You can start by helping your child explore different attributes of objects. Encourage them to point out the similarities and differences. Let them try and sort them into different groups systematic organising, arranging, and grouping of objects facilitates addition, subtraction, number sequences, and proportional thinking. You can introduce your child to this concept by letting him organise arrange and group his/her belongings. Patterning is also very important; help them recognise a pattern in nature or in numbers by counting, and skip counting. Encourage them to mimic, extend, and eventually create their own patterns. Learning how to measure distance, capacity, weight, and time, in order to compare and describe the world in quantitative terms is essential. Let them help you cook, this will build a basic introduction of units of measure and an understanding of how parts make up the whole. A first look at geometric shapes and the infinite world of two- and three-dimensional space is a basis for developing Spatial Relationships. Remember that mathematical education and early math skill development has been proven to be paramount not only for later math outcomes but also for later reading and science achievement. With thanks to Mathnasium UAE Mathnasium Al Barsha, Jumeirah, Knowledge Village, Motor City and Uptown Mirdif. Visit www.mathnasium.ae or email uae@mathnasium.com. 56 | APRIL Connector
TEACHER OF THE MONTH Name: Vanessa Louise Temple Nationality: British (Yorkshire, actually!) How long have you been teaching? It seems like yesterday when I graduated, but it was 1991! How can time pass so quickly? As an Early Childhood Specialist, every day with the children renews you and time just flies by. How would you describe your teaching style? I am passionate about creativity, and so the teaching spaces that I work in reflect that. Spaces for children to adapt and create in allow them freedom to follow their interests and work in various ways according to their needs. I like structure, but also flexibility - which is essential when dealing with young children. I like my classrooms to have a vibrancy, to feel the energy of those in it, both children and teachers. Why did you decide to become a teacher? Who decides? It’s something that you are drawn to and by the time you realise that you are actually a teacher, it’s too fantastic to consider anything else. Your best moment as a teacher? There are so many significant moments! Based in the classroom your most significant moments come from the children, when they make that connection or you can see that relationship moving towards where it needs to be. This is essentially the same when mentoring teachers and teams in schools, and also with your own development. It’s all about those significant moments that are captured, valued and celebrated. What would you say to someone wanting to enter the profession? Start with an open mind and an open heart; who knows where it will lead you? What would be your life quote? Work hard, be kind. Vanessa Temple is Head of Foundation Stage at Hartland International School. www.connector.ae
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Kids’ NEWS Residents’ special
Ski Dubai has announced a special residents’ rate to give back to UAE citizens and residents, looking for some snow and savings this year. UAE residents can enjoy the great savings on both the Ski Dubai Slope Pass and Super Pass. Ideal for first-timers to Ski Dubai’s iconic slopes or for residents keen to brush-up on their ski and snowboarding skills, the residents’ rate sees visitors enjoy a three hour slope pass for just Dhs 160, normally costing Dhs 200 for two hours. Alternatively the Super Pass offers fantastic value with residents able to enjoy a full day’s access to the park for just Dhs 160, including use of the Snow Park facilities as well as the Chairlift ride and access to Avalanche café. The 20% savings are available for UAE residents when providing a valid Emirates ID, UAE driving license or labour card. This rate is not valid during public and school holidays. Visit www.skidxb.com.
Calling all mumpreneurs
After building her business empire from scratch at her kitchen table, Annabel has grown to become one of the UK’s most trusted, influential female entrepreneurs with 39 books which have sold over 3 million copies worldwide, supermarket food ranges, weaning equipment, healthy snacks and smartphone apps. Now in her new book Mumpreneur: The Complete Guide to Starting and Running a Successful Business - Annabel is using her wealth of experience in juggling the constant demands of motherhood with building a thriving enterprise to help equip other mums with the confidence, skills and tools to set up their own businesses. Pick up your copy from Kinokuniya Bookstore at Dubai Mall.
International Student Card
The International Student Identity Card has now been available in the UAE for a year and the demand is growing steadily. Over 16,000 UAE students have acquired it so far. The ISIC card not only allows students in the UAE to prove their student status worldwide, but provides them with access to specially developed student benefits in over 130 countries. Through the card, students can benefit from special offers for travel, education, entertainment, shopping culture and many others. Visit www.isic.org for further details. 58 | APRIL Connector
Keeping kids safe
Have you ever experienced the panic of not knowing where your child is? Big On Children has just brought a new product to the UAE that can take away these fears. My Buddy Tag, named one of the Most Innovative Products of 2014 by The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), is a simple device that helps parents keep track of their child using BlueTooth technology. The child puts on the My Buddy Tag wrist band, and the parent knows where the child is, thanks to their smart phone. If the child moves a specified distance away from the parent and goes out of range, the parent gets an immediate notification on their phone. What’s more, My Buddy Tag can connect to up six devices. Each My Buddy Tag costs Dhs 179 and they are available from Big On Children. Visit www.bigonchildren.com for more information. www.connector.ae
Sharing discoveries
Kids fly free
Seawings, the only luxury seaplane tour operator providing scenic aerial tours and charters within the UAE, has launched a special ‘Kids Fly Free’ promotion whereby children can join their parents and experience the inspirational aerial tours that Dubai’s iconic land, sea and cityscapes have to offer. The promotion is valid from 15th March to 15th April and provides every adult who purchases a Seawings Silver Creek or Silver World package flight ticket with one additional complimentary ticket for a child 11 years and below to fly with them on the same flight for free. The Silver Creek package is priced at Dhs 1,595 per person and the World Journey package is Dhs 1,895. Call 04-8070708 or visit www.seawings.ae for further details.
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Majid Al Futtaim has an exciting new initiative for both parents and children at Little Explorers. As part of plans to re-launch the popular edutainment children’s venue, Little Explorers offers My Little Discovery, focusing on the importance of play, interaction and learning within the family unit. My Little Discovery launched last month and runs until 10th April. Parents who go with their child to enjoy time at Little Explorers will be encouraged to share photos and text messages of their child to capture those important moments of discovery. Every week a mother or father will win a complimentary pass for themselves and four friends to go back to Little Explorers together for an interactive group session. For more information visit www.mylittlediscovery.com.
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LOVE! Lola and Lily were rescued from a DEWA site in the Al Nahda area. Both of them were just over 1kg in weight when they were first rescued, dirty, covered in tics and scared. They were placed in a foster home together and over the last few weeks they have more than doubled their weight and have become confident and playful little puppies! They have been given a clean bill of health by the vet and have had their first round of vaccines. Lola and Lily are looking for their forever home together or separate. They are good with other dogs, cats and kids and a real joy to have around. Previous experience with puppy training and socialising would be required. To meet Lola and Lily email info@38smiles.com.
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BEAUTY & bodycare Essie’s new Gel Extensions last for up to 14 days! There is a roaming rodeo of 24 new shades and a new matte top coat in gel, which are long wearing and last a whole lot longer than one night only.
TRESemmé dry shampoo is a convenient, quick way to instantly cleanse and revitalise hair without water.
Fillerina is the at-home cosmetic filler that smoothes out wrinkles, and plumps cheeks and lips! Part of a new generation of non-invasive, temporary cosmetic solutions, Fillerina is a topical filler treatment that can increase and replenish lips and cheekbone volume, as well as fill your wrinkles and lines - all to make your face look youthful and refreshed. It is a simple 2-step treatment that you can administer at home, for a duration of 14 days. And the results are instant!
Editor’s Every day we go into battle with environmental factors such as excessive central heating or air conditioning, exhaust fumes, dust, dirt and stress, which negatively affect the health of our skin. The UrbanVeda range has been formulated using natural ingredients and the principles of Ayurveda in a relevant way for 21st century skin care complaints to ‘pollution proof ’ skin leaving it less vulnerable to the environment.
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The new scent from Molton Brown, Blossoming Honeysuckle & White is a sensual fragrance capturing the timeless innocence of white florals with the rare elegance of white tea. This authentic floral fragrance collection includes an eau de toilette and is complemented by the bath and shower gel, body lotion and hand cream.
The Polyphenol C15 Regimen from Caudalie is an intensely powerful regimen that fights oxidation and wrinkles, while continuously recharging the skin to boost its youth, both on the surface and at the deepest levels. Caudalie’s exclusive stabilised Grape-seed Polyphenols – the most powerful anti-oxidants in the plant world – have joined forces with the top-performing vitamin, stabilised Vitamin C, to block 100% of free radicals. With the addition of hyaluronic acid, the combination also has an instant plumping effect. The skin cells are completely protected and repaired so that they can regenerate more effectively. Instantly, the skin is smooth and unmistakably radiant. Love it!
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The Caviar RepairX Lengthening Hair & Scalp Elixir from Alterna is a nourishing elixir that treats the hair and scalp to maximise hair’s potential length. A gentle serum that treats the scalp, prevents breakage and conditions hair strands, leaving hair soft and smooth, for longer, stronger hair in as little as two weeks! And there are no parabens, sulphates or phthalates. Connector APRIL | 63
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Begin your summer preparations with a foot and nail treatment and book a Jessica Zen Spa pedicure and Jessica GELeration for hands for Dhs 275, or book a pedicure with callus peel and get the callus peel treatment for the special price of Dhs 40. Alternatively, fight the signs of ageing by booking five sessions of the CACI NonSurgical treatment for the discounted price of Dhs 275 per session. Then put an end to split ends and get 10% discount when you book a cut and blow dry and the Brazilian Blowout Split Ends treatment, or enjoy 20% discount on a cut and blow dry when you book a colour service with Sam or Emilia. Finally, for the ultimate pamper package spend the day at Reflection and indulge in a Phytoceane facial, a soothing back massage and a blow dry for Dhs 550, including a light lunch or supper in the relaxing lounge. Call 04-3944595/ 04-3949906.
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Hair loss affects men and women at different stages of life. It can affect men as early as their 20s or 30s. For women, by age 40, nearly 40% have experienced some degree of thinning hair. If you are worried about baldness or thinning of hair, Hair Transplantation is the best and most permanent solution to hair loss. With this special offer at Cocoona Day Surgical Centre you can get a free consultation for Hair Transplant (worth Dhs 600) and also avail of the special price of Dhs 12,000 for 2,000 grafts. Call 04-3884589 to book your appointment with the plastic surgeon.
Jasmine Spa Grand Millennium
Book a detox session at Jasmine Spa on Tuesday 7th April in support of World Health Day and enjoy a 30 minute personal training session, 30 minute detoxifying Dead Sea salt body exfoliation and a choice of a sport or aroma massage for Dhs 455. Enjoy a 50% discount on this package which includes a complimentary refreshing mocktail. Alternatively, opt for the Aroma Essence treatment, a foot scrub, relaxing head massage, traditional aroma massage, and a pure pampering facial. Enjoy this 100-minute package for Dhs 499. Call toll free 800 (GMDH) 4634 or visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com.
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Wow brows By Hannah Lisa
An easy thing to forget when doing your make-up is your brows. They are, however, important as they frame your face and can easily take 10 years off you when done in the right way.
P
ersonally, I’ve always had extremely thin brows, so I know first-hand how much it can affect your face and overall makeup. I find that people often shy away from filling in their brows simply because they don’t know how, so here, I’m going to give you a quick run through to show just how easy it is!
What you’ll need
Brow Powder - When picking the shade, choose a colour that is very close to your hair colour. Angled Brush - Make-up Forever’s 262 Brush is my favourite. It’s really fine so you can be extremely precise with it. Brow Pencil - Try Guerlain’s ‘The Brow Pencil’. It is a dual ended product which has the pencil on one end and a brush on the other. Use the brush to blend the product in and tame unruly hairs. Highlighter - Benefits ‘High-Brow’ is ideal. You just draw the product straight on and blend slightly with your finger. Super easy! Brow Gel/Wax (optional) - Not everyone needs this step. It is only really needed for those who have long and/or thick eyebrows. Try the NARS Clear Brow Gel. It smooth’s hairs into place and keeps them there without any need for extra colour.
What to do
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brow is where the brow should start. • Keep the brush in the same position at the base of the nose, move the top so it crosses your pupil. This is where your brow should arch (be the highest). • The end of the brow should be when the brush is in line with the outer corner of the eye. Step 2 - Fill in the shape of the brow using the powder and the angled brush. Step 3 - Define the brow using the brow pencil and use the brush to blend the colour. Apply in small ‘hair strokes’ to keep it natural. Step 4 - Highlight the brow bone by taking the pencil directly along the bottom of your brows (where the colour stops). Step 5 - Set the brows with a clear gel or wax if needed.
Tips and tricks
• Be careful of harsh lines. Add a little bit of product at a time and build it up. • If you go over-board, use a Q-tip to remove the mistake and dab a bit of concealer to re-blend with your base. • You can use stencils to perfect step 2. Stencils are widely available in stores like Sephora. • Keep the beginning of your brows slightly lighter that the rest for an airbrushed look. With thanks to Hannah Lisa, Celebrity MakeUp artist. Visit www.hannahlisamakeup.com. www.connector.ae
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1. Prepare your nervous system and skin before each treatment
Arrive 10 to 15 minutes before your treatment and prepare your skin by taking a shower, steam, sauna, another steam and then a final shower. This will vitalise your skin making treatments more effective and allowing aroma oils to absorb more easily.
2. Give feedback to your spa therapist during treatment Giving feedback to your therapist during treatment will help them discover areas where tension and knots have built up so that they can work more effectively and produce better results.
3. Pain is not always good
While it is good to feel that the therapist and the technique are strong enough to work out your knots, it is important that it is not too painful. Too much pain causes the muscles to tighten up after the treatment and cause discomfort. A more effective approach is to book two or three massages to focus on areas 68 | APRIL Connector
where tension has built up. As the muscles release the therapist can then work deeper and create more flexibility.
4. One massage is not enough to clear all tension from the body
To really feel the effects you should try to plan at least three massages over a week, particularly if you are holding on to a lot of tension. The key systems of the body (circulation, muscular, nerves) need time to reboot and each massage will work a little deeper. USpa by Constance, with its ‘Classics’ and ‘Deluxe’ ranges of treatments provides experiences that are deeply therapeutic, simple yet enjoyable.
5. Work with your therapist to create a home spa routine Find out from your therapist what you can do to continue the benefits of treatments at home. Aromatherapy products, like those offered at USpa, can be used in the shower or bath to help keep you stress free.
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Tips & Toes, the ladies salon and spa, have created a new Jazz Lounge Spa, but before you girls get excited, this one is just for the boys! The Jazz Lounge Spa is a brand new, two-storey gents grooming complex that offers everything from nail care to facials, massages, Moroccan baths, Turkish baths and hair services. Both male and female technicians are on-hand and only the best quality products are used, including Pevonia (skincare), Morjana (Moroccan baths) and L’Oreal and Kerastase (haircare). What’s involved? I went for the Moroccan bath and express facial, but when I saw the barber shop, I also opted for a haircut. This was my first Moroccan bath, but luckily my technician was an experienced, native Moroccan, who made me feel very relaxed and helped me to fully indulge in the treatment. This was followed by the facial, which again was delivered by an experienced aesthetician, who used a combination of oils and techniques to help revive my skin. Finally I let Mohammed loose on my hair and asked him for something different. My wife loves it and thinks my hair cut actually makes me look younger - well done Mohammed! What are the results? This modern yet earthy spa, decorated with old school jazz icons and musical instruments, creates an ideal environment for men to relax and unwind. The staff are well-trained and the quality treatments are offered at very affordable prices - a great way to spend a chilled-out afternoon.
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Our very own
WORLD RECORD
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Dubai likes to set records: the world’s tallest building, the largest mall, the most expensive license plate, the biggest book and the longest handmade gold chain (measuring 5.52 kilometres). Our small emirate likes to dream big, not only constantly outdoing the region, but the rest of the planet. Our residents are no exception. Connector rounds up some of our lesser-known, homegrown record holders.
Kate Willoughby
Dubai resident Kate Willoughby was 32 on 21st November 2012 when she was the first person to swim 25 kilometres in the open sea around Nakheel’s The World islands, a feat that took her 10 hours and 56 minutes. “When my nephew Harrison was four years old he was diagnosed with a muscle wasting disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,” says Kate. “There’s no cure, it’s fatal and there’s very little in the way of research about it. The diagnosis was devastating.” Wanting to be proactive and help fund more research Harrison’s parents set up the Harrison Fund. To support her nephew’s charity Kate knew she had to do something extreme. No one had attempted to swim around The World islands before so, with the support of Nakheel, Kate decided to take it on. 21st November was selected as the most favourable date for tides and currents. “That gave me 11 months to train. I started with 20 lengths of the pool then gradually built it up. By November I was swimming 12 hours a week, including two hours daily and a longer five-hour open water swim during the weekends.” The 25-kilometre swim started at 6.30am. “I had two kayaks and a medical boat following me and throwing me drinking water every kilometre to keep hydrated. At no point could I touch the side of the boat or kayaks. At the 70 | APRIL Connector
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3rd and 6th kilometre I got painful jellyfish stings. After eight hours straight of swimming I started to really struggle. The last kilometre was the longest of my life. I felt quite emotional and overwhelmed. It was difficult to see with tears filling up my goggles. I could hear my family including Harrison - cheering me on right to the end.” Kate raised Dhs 55,675 and research into possible treatments and cures of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is currently underway. The Harrison Fund continues. For more information visit www.harrisonsfund.com/ news.php.
Andy Fieldhouse
As Commercial Director of Dubai-based corporate team building company biz-events, Andy is a seasoned teambuilder. On 28th November 2013, Andy was part of a team of eight members who broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for making the longest paper chain in three minutes. “It was 6.91 metres,” recalls Andy. “Our only equipment was A4 sheets of paper, staplers and our combined skills. We had three minutes to interlink as many paper loops as possible to break the previous record. Part of the challenge was that we had never met before, yet to achieve the title we had to recognise and draw on our combined base of conceptual, perceptual, practical and pragmatic skills. We broke into pairs and were only allowed a short practice before the real attempt was made. We worked quickly, calmly and orderly. It was an intense three minutes but once we realised our team were the new titleholders we laughed and screamed like children.” Events company biz-events is the only company in the world outside the UK that is licensed to run the Guinness World Records Team Challenge Events. “The philosophy www.connector.ae
behind these events,” continues Andy, “is that they are achievable by anyone. They are designed so that we can all have a chance. This doesn’t mean they are easy - I would estimate a record is broken only 5, perhaps 10% of the time. If it was easy, anyone could hold a world record. No matter how trivial the record may seem, it still requires extraordinary levels of commitment and dedication to be the best in the world at something.” For more information on the Guinness World Records Team Challenge visit www.biz-events. com/teambuilding-events/event-categories/ active-teambuilding/guinness-world-records.
Suzanne Al-Houby
Palestinian mountain climber and Dubai resident, Suzanne Al-Houby, was the first Arab woman to summit Everest on 21st May 2011. She is also the first Arab woman to climb Mont Blanc, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Vinson and Denali (the highest mountains in Western Europe, Europe, South America, Antarctica and North America). She has also summited Kilimanjaro, Connector APRIL | 71
HEALTH & fitness the highest mountain in Africa, eight times. Suzanne has visited more than 100 destinations worldwide, carried a backpack half her weight and camped in extreme conditions. “If a destination is described as daring, innovative or even impossible, I am immediately attracted. Climbing is never about fame or even conquering the mountain, it’s about exploring your limits and uncovering your own potential,” she says. “When I climb, I want to send a message to the world that we Palestinians want to live in peace. We look for a beautiful life, and we reject killing and destruction,” she says. Suzanne decided to leave behind the executive corporate life to start her own adventure and sustainable travel company, Rahhalah. “It is easy to be inspired but it’s not easy to act. Life is about living truly worthy moments. It’s about have a treasure of memories that will put a smile on your face any time. What is more thrilling than seeing the colourful and diversified world we live in?” As an avid environmentalist, humanitarian and explorer, Suzanne Al Houby has inspired thousands of Arab women through her mountaineering exploits. She was ranked number 16 in the 100 most powerful Arab women 2012, number 198 in the 500 most powerful Arabs in 2012 and more recently was ranked number 63 in the Forbes Middle East most powerful Arab Women 2014 list. For more on adventure travel visit www.rahhalah.com.
Catherine Todd
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kilometres (or five marathons back-to-back) the course starts in Death Valley, California, at 86 metres below sea level and traverses three mountain ranges with a total elevation of 3,962 metres. It takes place annually around mid-July, when the weather conditions are the most extreme and temperatures can reach up to 55°C during the day. The cut-off time to complete the run is 48 hours, which is tough even for the most seasoned of ultra runners. Entry is by invitation only with an annual maximum of 100 participants. In 2013, Dubai resident Catherine Todd, associate professor at the University of Wollongong Dubai, not only competed with other elite athletes from around the world, she won it in a time of 29 hours, 55 minutes and 29 seconds, shaving six and a half hours off her attempt the previous year. “From competing in the Badwater Ultramarathon a year earlier I knew my biggest challenges to overcome were heat and appropriate nutrition intake,” she says. “Summer training in Dubai helps, but in Badwater the heat is much drier. Aside from a constant supply of fluids, my support crew sprayed me with water - just enough to keep cool, but not too much to cause blisters or chaffing - and fed me salt tablets. A good portion of the race was at night, but the midday temperatures were brutal. My support crew also kept me supplied with a carefully measured intake of high-energy snacks while I ran.” Most of Catherine’s ultra-running training is done here in Dubai, often starting at 2am. “I can run for several hours and still be www.connector.ae
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Lee Ryan
On 9th January 2015, during a single unbroken 24 hours from 10am through to 10am the following day, Dubai personal trainer Lee Ryan broke not just one but three world records - all related to one of boot camp’s most feared exercises - the burpee. The records broken were the most burpees completed in one minute - the old record stood at 40, Ryan managed 46. His second record was the most burpees completed in 12 hours - the old record stood at 5,730, Ryan broke it by doing 6,800. The third record he broke was the most burpees completed in 24 hours - Ryan managed 10,110 with the old record standing at 10,103. The Guinness World Record sponsored event raised funds for 74 | APRIL Connector
the charity organisation World Child Cancer that endeavours to beat childhood cancer in developing countries. Lee is no stranger to endurance sports having been in the fitness industry for 11 years. He has completed 11 marathons, the first when he was just 18. “But,” he admits, “this was by far the toughest challenge I’ve put myself through. I’d been awake close to 36 hours by the time the world record attempt came to an end so sleep deprivation was my biggest challenge. We had lots of support through the day but during those cold, dark early morning hours it was a struggle. We were outside with very little cover and it got so cold. I wasn’t able to eat anything solid and my hands felt raw and painful - the official burpee requires landing on your knuckles. Giving up was never an option but I did go to some very dark mental places to find the strength to continue”. One of Lee’s favourite Christmas presents as a child was a new copy of the Guinness Book of World Records. “I loved reading about what others had achieved and dreamed of one day being a record-breaker myself. Now that I’m in the book, the reason behind the record has become far more significant than the record itself. I wanted to use my own strength and determination to raise funds for brave children battling cancer. The disease has impacted us all; I lost a friend recently and my mum is currently battling cancer. The burpee challenge was my way of helping children who would otherwise have no access to life saving treatment. The support for the event blew me away - we raised an amazing Dhs 77,000 ($US21,000) for World Child Cancer.” “I challenge myself because I like to have a focus. Getting out for a run is my zen moment. It’s my time to think, reflect and put things into perspective. I’m already working on my next goal.” For more on Lee’s cause visit www.worldchildcancer.org. www.connector.ae
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ANKLES? Ankle sprains are the most common sports injury seen at the emergency department or doctor’s clinic. They account for 25% of all sports injuries and are particularly common in indoor or court sports such as basketball, volleyball or squash. In a mild ankle sprain the initial injury may seem to resolve quite quickly, however, it is shown that you are twice as likely to sprain your ankle again within one year of the initial injury. Clearly there are some long-term consequences that need to be addressed.
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levels. And this is where most people stop. “I guess I just have weak ankles…”, they say. However, there is more. The final stage is maturation when the area of healing becomes stronger and the body is ready to slowly be conditioned back to playing sport. This can take from 3 weeks to over 1 year. To avoid those long-term consequences and increased risk of recurrent ankle sprains your rehabilitation must go on. Physiotherapy can guide you through this very important process. Prevention of re-injury is essential. An ankle brace or taping can be used to stabilise the joint and encourage the muscles to work correctly. Careful reconditioning will enable a faster and safer return to sport. The range of movement in the ankle needs to be restored with full muscle strength, coordination, balance and control. Special exercises called plyometrics are important to provide the speed of recovery and control that is required. These include burpees, box jumps and squat jumps. Balance can be improved using wobble boards, trampolines and exercises standing on one leg. Functional exercises, such as jumping, running and changing directions need to be perfected prior to returning to sport. Going through the full rehabilitation required after an ankle sprain takes patience and dedication. However, it will also mean you never have to mention your ‘weak ankles’ again. With thanks to Paula Robinson, BSc Physiotherapy. www.connector.ae
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Your Horoscope ARIES 20 Mar - 19 Apr
Gentle up with disputes around the 4th with either business or personal partners, because the full Moon appears in that area of your chart and you, or they, are likely to react in an over emotional way if there is any conflict of ideas. A highly charged atmosphere should settle down when everyone accepts the changes that may now be inevitable.
TAURUS 20 Apr - 20 May
If you are experiencing difficulties with financial matters wait until after the 12th to deal with them when your solar ruler, Venus, moves into an area of your chart easing any problems regarding possessions. Try not to be stubborn about considering long term domestic arrangements between the 17th and 21st regardless of your luxury loving ego.
GEMINI 21 May - 20 Jun
Gemini people are usually never short of words, but particularly between the 15th and 19th you would be advised to keep low key about airing your opinions before listening to some good advice regarding any legal or insurance issues. Rash decisions can then be avoided and you are bound to get the satisfactory results you desire.
CANCER 21 Jun - 22 Jul
A lot of planetary activity in the uppermost area of your chart, which on the 18th also includes a new Moon - your solar ruler, should find you putting your best foot forward and making huge progress in any projects you are involved with. Partners may find this challenging and instigate some changes, but nevertheless certain life goals should be met.
LEO 23 Jul - 22 Aug
Jupiter in Leo moves forward after months of retrograde movement after the 9th, so expect some exciting days ahead when you should enjoy a lot of good fortune. The 17th and 21st are days to avoid rising to the bait and reacting badly to someone, but otherwise enjoy some extensive travelling even if it is only on a mental learning curve.
VIRGO 23 Aug - 22 Sep
Expensive domestic changes are likely and could cause difficulties if you are not open and honest about the actual costs involved - particularly around the 19th. If partners are being wishy-washy with their opinions look to other people for more advice and support before instigating any dreams you have of domestic bliss. 80 | APRIL Connector
by Capella
LIBRA 23 Sep - 22 Oct
A full Moon on the 4th in Libra will probably find partners in the mood to party and full of vital energy to get out and about, which is likely to clash somewhat with your need to have a quiet life at the moment. Compromise is the order of the day. Try a little mix and match so that you get equal shares of your interests and everyone feels fulfilled.
SCORPIO 23 Oct - 21 Nov
Energetic Mars is in your house of partners and romantic Venus will also be there until the 12th, so deal with any passionate relationships that need loving attention before then. Afterward, avoid the 17th for deep meaningful conversations. Save any further confidences to be revealed until around the 21st/22nd for the most satisfactory results.
SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov - 21 Dec
A glamorous and creative time is highlighted, which could include youngsters, birthing and even new innovative hobbies. There is a lot of information to share with people, perhaps even teaching them. Someone might try to cramp your style on the 15th, but they will soon come to heel, if you explain what you hope to achieve with your actions.
CAPRICORN 22 Dec - 19 Jan
Numerous planets combine in the domestic area of your chart indicating a possible change of abode. Maybe it is time to down size or it could even be facing the need to expand to accommodate increasing family needs. By the 22nd everyone involved should have aired their views and you should be in a position to make any appropriate moves.
AQUARIUS 20 Jan - 17 Feb
It’s going to be very difficult to keep some very exciting news to yourself for awhile. Wait until after the 9th when Jupiter the planet of good fortune and finance moves forward in your house of partners. You are likely to be in a better position to reveal your secret and partners are likely to be in a very generous mood and help progress your dreams.
PISCES 18 Feb - 19 Mar
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CULTURAL/SOCIAL/CHARITY/ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT GROUPS CULTURAL & SOCIAL GROUPS Abu Dhabi Falcons Ice Hockey Club............... 02 445 6732 Website: www.abufalcons.com Abu Dhabi Netball League............................. 050 445 3068 www.abudhabinetball.com, contact@abudhabinetball.com Alliance Française of Dubai................................... 335 8712 Oud Metha, Street 18, Dubai; Email: info@afdubai.org American Business Council (ABC)....................... 379 1414 admin@abcdubai.com, www.abcdubai.com American Business Group................................ 02 671 1141 Abu Dhabi - Contact: Renee Nearpass, Exec. Director Email: abgroup@emirates.net.ae, www.abg-ad.com American Women’s Association..................... 050 725 7652 Email: awa_of_dubai@yahoo.com, www.awadubai.org ANZA Australia/New Zealand Association Check website for more details - www.anzauae.org Art of Living Foundation................................ 050 458 9196 Sangeeta, www.artofliving.org Australian Business In the Gulf (ABIG).............. 367 2437 Email: abigdxb@emirates.net.ae Belgium Club Dubai....................................... 056 949 8570 British Business Group.......................................... 397 0303 Email: enquiries@britbiz-uae.com, www.britbiz-uae.com Christ Church, Jebel Ali................. 050 758 1469, 884 5436 Services: Fri. 9:30am (w/ children’s groups) & Sun. 7:30pm Circulo Latinas Dubai - circulolatinasdubai@hotmail.com, www.circulolatinasdubai.com (1st Monday of each month) Dubai Archers........................ 050 588 0951 / 050 454 3099 Dubai Arts and Crafts Web Group http://groups.msn.comdubaiartscrafts Dubai Autism Center............................................. 398 6862 Fax: 04-3988262, PO Box 103737, Dubai Provides information, support, advice, diagnosis assessment and training to parents / professional. Dubai Caledonian Society................ www.scotsindubai.com Email: Membership@scotsindubai.com Dubai Chamber Orchestra............................. 050 625 2936 dubaichamberorchestra@hotmail.com, www.dubaiorchestra.org Dubai Concert Committee.. www.dubaiconcertcommittee.com Dubai Drama Group....................................... 050 769 8963 dubaidramagroup@hotmail.com, www.dubaidramagroup.org Dubai Evangelical Church Centre........................ 884 6630 Arabic & English Services, Friday 10am Dubai Flying Dragons (Boating/Water sport in UAE) info@DubaiDragons.com, www.DubaiFlyingDragons.com Dubai Harmony - Ladies 4 part harmony chorus ....................................................... 056 690 7052 / 394 3338 Dubai International Art Centre............................ 344 4398 www.artdubai.com, email: artdubai@eim.ae Dubai International Women’s Club...................... 344 2389 Email: diwc@emirates.net.ae Dubai Irish Society.................... www.dubaiirishsociety.com Dubai Ladies Bridge Club........call Jan Irvine 050 645 4395 Dubai Manx Society............................................... 394 3185 Email: manxman@emirates.net.ae, www.dubaimanxsociety.com, David Sims......... 050 453 4956
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Dubai Natural History Group............................... 394 8871 Every 1st Sunday of the month. Ctc: Valerie Chalmers Dubai Quilters’ Guild...www.dubaiquiltersguild.wordpress.com Dubai Roadsters..................................................... 339 4453 Every Sun./Tues. 7pm. 1-2 hrs cycling. Email: info@wbs.ae Dubai Roadsters Long Cycle................................. 339 4453 Every Friday, 6:30am (Oct-Apr) 6:00am (May-Sept) Dubai Rowing & Sculling Club.....rowingindubai@gmail.com www.dubairowingandscullingclub.com Dubai St. George’s Society.....................email: dsgs@eim.ae Andy Marshall.....050 6522 548 / Jan.............. 050 457 0161 Dubai Welsh Society.................www.dubaiwelshsociety.com Chairman: David Hicks............email: davidrchicks@aol.com Sec: Helen Thomas, email: helenthomas155@yahoo.co.uk Marc Corcoran................................. 394 0762, 050 645 3179 Email: mcorcorn@emirates.net.ae Dubai Wind Band........................................... 050 651 8902 Email: hg@emirates.net.ae Dubai Women’s Football Association........ www.dubaiwfa.com Emirates Arthritis Foundation.............................. 348 7035 Non-profit organization offering support groups & information for people with Arthritis. Facebook: Emirates Arthritis Foundation E-mail: info@arthritis.ae, Website: www.arthritis.ae Emirates Baptist Church, Int’l.............................. 349 1596 Worship services: Friday 9:00am & 11:30am Bible Study (all ages) 10:30am Feline Friends, Dubai...................................... 050 451 0058 Abu Dhabi......02 665 5297......Al Ain............... 03 767 6492 Websites: www.kat-kalls.co.uk, www.felinefriendsuae.com Fellowship of the Emirates............................. 050 397 1316 Contemporary style service: Fridays - 9am, 11am & 1pm info@fellowshipoftheemirates.org, www.fellowshipoftheemirates.org French Business Council, www.fbcdubai.com....... 335 2362 French Speaking Ladies Association.............. 050 380 3519 President of the association: Elisabeth Pierrot - Ibrahim dubai.accueil@gmail.com; www.dubai-accueil.com German Ladies Association ........................... 050 459 1885 Sabine Khourdaji...........................www.frauenkreis-dubai.de Monthly meeting every first Sunday of the month at 10am. Holy Trinity Church, Dubai........... 337 0247/050 758 1459 Services: Sun. 8am & 7.30pm, Fri 9.30am - Family Service International Business Women’s Group in Abu Dhabi Office hours: Sat-Wed 10am-3pm. Tel/Fax........ 02 446 0883 Lunch meetings every first Monday of the month. Email: ibwg@emirates.net.ae, www.ibwgabudhabi.org International Business Women’s Group in Dubai Monthly meetings: contact Sue-Sharyn Ward.......050 657 8445 Email: ibwg_dxb@eim.ae; Website: www.ibwgdubai.com JMC Children’s Choir (8-12 y/o)........................... 349 2662 choir@jumeirahmusic.com, www.jumeirahmusic.com K9 Friends (www.k9friends.com)........................... 887 8739 Email: info@k9friends.com; Facebook: K9 Friends, Dubai Kings’ Revival Church International Ministries..050 454 5902 / 050 893 6431, 19 services in a week - Al Karama www.yourmiraclelife.com Library, The Old........................................ 341 4777 ext. 207 Email: theoldlibrary@hotmail.com Timings: 10am to 6pm. Except Fridays & Public Holidays.
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CAKE DECORATING CLASSES Tavola Studio, Gold and Diamond Park.......... 388 3767 Certified Wilton and PME Courses CARDIAC HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................... 800 6332273 Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Alja Vlahovic Stipac, Specialist Cardiologist CARDIOLOGY Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohammad Motaweh Specialist Cardiologist Boston Diabetes & Endocrine Center............ 380 5555 Dr Hassan El Tamimi, Specialist Cardiology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Azan Salem Binbrek, Consultant Cardiologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Alja Vlahovic Stipac, Specialist Cardiologist Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Hassan El Tamimi CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Hissah Enrichment Center....................... 052 983 3111 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdiff.................................. .......................................... 050 114 6549 / 050 509 2236 CHILDREN’S THERAPY Hissah Enrichment Center....................... 052 983 3111
Kalimati Speech & Communication Center.. 283 9196 CHINESE MEDICINE Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Lu Yongjie CHIROPRACTOR Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Neda Nafei CIRCUMCISION Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Foroozan Khezri, Specialist Urologist CLINICS & HOSPITALS Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 American Hospital Dubai................................ 336 7777 Connector APRIL | 5
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BEAUTY SALONS 1847- Executive Grooming for Men................. 330 1847 Amaya Salon & Spa Downtown Burj.............. 374 1496 Amaya Salon & Spa Silicon Oasis................... 320 7390 BBLUNT Hair & Care(Men & Women), DIFC..352 6300 Blossom Beauty Salon, Al Barsha................................... .................................................. 454 8414/ 050 561 8560 N.BAR - Fast glamour for nails.... 800 NBAR / 346 1100 NAILS AT HOME–prepared to be pampered.. 298 0707 Orchid Beauty Boutique (Shj Ladies Club).. 06 506 7878 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622
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BARIATRIC SURGERY (Weight Loss Surgery) Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Patrick Noel, Specialist Laparascopic Surgeon Bariatric Surgery
Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Neuro Spinal Hospital....................342 0000/ 315 7777 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452
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COCHLEAR IMPLANTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist
DENTAL IMPLANTS Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch..... 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon
Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584
COLORECTAL SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon COLOUR THERAPY W/ ALTEARAH BIO Dalouk Spa.................................................. 06 506 7880 COSMETIC DENTISTRY British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Linda Joy Afif, BChD (UK) Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Johnny Haddad, DDS, DU, AACD Dr William’s Dental Center............................. 346 7677 Dr Ihab William, DDS, DU, AACD COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY (Advanced medical aesthetic treatments) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................... 800 6332273 Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist COSMETIC THERAPIST (Rehabilitation of scar tissue, scar camouflage, permanent make-up corrections) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................... 800 6332273 COUNSELLING Hissah Enrichment Center............... www.hissahec.com CYCLING REVOLUTION NIGHTS Stewart Howison....................................... 050 680 4528 Revolution cycles presents revolution nights every Wednesday night at the Dubai Autodrome 6pm – 9pm. Free for all to Run, Walk, Jog or cycle at Revolution nights. For all ages, this is the safest place to learn to ride or just get fit! No Helmet No Ride. DANCE LESSONS bnf Dance Academy (www.bnf.ae).................... 364 4881 Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Belly Dancing. Email: school@bnf.ae DanceHorizons.........................360 7691, 050 644 2972 Specialized Music & Movement Program from 4 years, RAD Ballet. www.dancehorizons.ae 6 | APRIL Connector
DENTISTS Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Carsten Froelich, Dental Surgeon Dr Kahtan Wardeh, General Dentist Dr Shahanas Mohamed, Dental Surgeon Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr May Abdul Muniem Mahdi Dentist Bright Smile Dental & Orthodontic Center.. 344 9675 Dr Tariq Sahawneh, Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hussam Chaykhouni, General Dentist British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Rodney Harrison, General Dentist, BDS (UK) Dr Deon Hugo, General Dentist, BChD (SA) Dr Linda Joy Afif, General Dentist, BChD (UK) Dr Faisal Munif, General Dentist, BDS (UK) Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontist & Implantologist (UK) Dr Y.S. Tosun, DDS. Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hani Abd-ul-Salam, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (CANADA) City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sondos Awad, General Dentist Dr Shallen Verma, Specialist Dentist Dr Ramesh Kumar, Specialist Orthodontics Dentist Dr Ketan Parekh, Specialist Orthodontics Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Anmol Batria, General Dentist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Evan O'Malley, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Nora Powell, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Dr Gilda Behnam (Orthodontist) Dr Emma Caseley, G.P. (Dentist) Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist Dr Hani A. Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon www.connector.ae
Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Cornelia Prevot, GP Dentist Dr Tahereh Zehtaban, GP Dentist
DIABETES COUNSELLING American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6876 Dr H. Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Pediatric Endocrinologist DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY Boston Diabetes & Endocrine Center............ 380 5555 Dr Ghada Aoun, Specialist Endocrinologist DIAGNOSTICS Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) DIALYSIS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6370 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr V. Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) DIETICIAN (See Weight Loss) Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Akram Osman, Dietician www.connector.ae
DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery DIGESTIVE & LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY (General & Laparoscopic Surgery) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Federica Margherita Fabris, Specialist Gastroenterologist DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION Lexicon Reading Center........................... 050 795 4428 www.LexiconReadingCenter.org EAR, NOSE & THROAT SPECIALISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Michel Charles Szalay Marcel ENT Specialist Dr Tarek Eissa Mohamed Hussin ENT Specialist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Vikas Nehru, Specialist ENT/ Head & Neck Surgery Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dr Sasa Janjanin, Specialist ENT Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Sasa Janjanin, ENT Specialist Dr Udaya Chand Das, ENT Specialist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mohamad I. El – Naggar, Consultant ENT Dr Ghassan Younes, Specialist ENT Surgeon Dr Nikita Malhotra, Specialist ENT Surgeon EAR PROTECTIONS Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Riza A.V, Audiologist Anu Mohan, Audiologist EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS Professional Minds FZ LLC..................... 050 921 8035 Proficient Nursery set up. Website: www.prminds.org Email: info@prminds.org Connector APRIL | 7
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DERMATOLOGISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Ibrahim Abbara Registrar Dermatologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Samer Kudsi, Specialist Dermatology Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Rolf Soehnchen, Consultant Dermatologist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Bina Rabadia, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Radmila Lukian, Specialist Dermatologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Bina Rabadia, Specialist Dermatologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist Minal Medical Center...................................... 342 0990 Minal Specialised Clinic Dermatology...... 06 574 9610
American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6606 Mariam Saleh, Dietician May El Moghrabi, Dietician Dana Al Shaka’a, Dietician City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Leila Smaily MA, RD, BSc Canadian Board Certified Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian
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Dr Marija Pavlovic, Periodontist & Oral Implantologist Dr Mamta Mehra, Specialist Prosthodontist OraCare Dental Clinic.................................... 392 7550 Swedish Dental Clinic, Deira.. 223 1297/ 050 588 2213 The only Swedish Dental Clinic in Dubai since ‘85. We do Implants, Orthodontics, Prosthetics & Cosmetic Dentistry w/ our Swedish Dentists. High quality & competitive price.
EFT - EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE Beryl Comar MA, MEd, MNLP, CHt...... 050 655 4523 EFT Training & Coaching, www.changeassociates.ae EMERGENCY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6644 Dr H. Abd El- Latif, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Imad Fakhani, Registrar Emergency Medicine Dr Nader Hassaballa, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Colin Bullard, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Mueed Ahmad, Specialist Emergency Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7777 Dr Ahmed Moneir, General Practicioner Dr Ahmed Abdelhameed, Specialist Undersupervision Internal Medicine Dr Laila Ahmad, General Practitioner Dr Muhammad Noor, General Practicioner Dr Manei Blei, General Practicioner ENDOCRINOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr H. Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Pediatric Endocrinologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Khalid Al Ghofaili, Specialist Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Dia) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 ENTERTAINMENT & EVENT MANAGEMENT Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 EXECUTIVE HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) EXECUTIVE MEDICALS Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 EXERCISE / FITNESS CONSULTATION Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 FAMILY GENERAL PRACTICE Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dr John McCallen, Specialist Family Medicine Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Barbara Vela, G.P. General Practitioner Dr N.S.Prasad, G.P. General Practitioner Dr Ahmar Ghorbanpor, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Haris Akhtar, G.P. General Practitioner Dr Mostafa Vasigh, G.P. General Practitioner FAMILY MEDICINE Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Athir Ghanim, Specialist in Family Medicine Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Maged Shurrab, Specialist in Family Medicine Dr H.M. Idrees, Specialist in Family Medicine 8 | APRIL Connector
City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Bassmah Al Rowaily, Specialist Family Medicine Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Specialist Family Medicine FERTILITY CLINIC Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 FETAL MEDICINE Fetal Medicine & Genetic Center................... 360 4040 Dr Afshin PourMirza, Specialist OBS./GYN. Fetal Maternal Medicine (Germany) Dr Ulrich Honemeyer, Specialist OBS./GYN. (Germany), Master of Ultrasound Obs/Gyn, Consultant DHA Serenity Clinic Fetal Maternal Care............... 360 4829 Dr Soraya Farah, Specialist Obs/Gyn Fetal Maternal Medicine (France) FITNESS CENTRES & HEALTH CLUBS GFX – Executive Towers, Business Bay........425 5940 Zumba, Power Yoga, Body Pump, Bollywood Dance classes Try your First Group X Class for FREE! www.gfx.ae Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 Sharjah Ladies Club.................................... 06 506 7868 The Yoga Studio................................................ 346 7110 www.thestudiodxb.com; info@yogafitness.ae TribeFit, Dubai Marina (tribefit.com).... Call 800 87423 FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy & Proctoscopy) Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Suhail Kasim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad MD, Consultant Gastroenterologist GASTROENTEROLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Regina Will, Sp. Gastroenterologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Anand Nathwani Specialist Gastroenterologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Wagdy Emile Mikhail, Specialist Gastroenterologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Federica Margherita Fabris, Specialist Gastroenterologist Dr Rahmatollah Alinejad, Specialist Gastroenterologist GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353 Dr Adnan Abuhammour, Consultant Gastroenterologist www.connector.ae
GERIATRICS (Ageing) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr S. Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatrics Medicine www.connector.ae
GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINING DuGym...................................................... 050 553 6283 W: www.dugym.com; E: suzanne@dugym.com GYNAECOLOGISTS & OBSTETRICS Abbara Poly Clinic........................................... 268 5333 Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353 Dr Maria Nikolopoulou, Specialist OBS/ GYNE Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Valentina Ghorashi, Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Rupinder Kaur Ruprai, Specialist in Gynaecology & Obstetrics Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist in Gynaecology & Obstetrics American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr O. Braithwaite, Consultant Obs/Gyn Dr A.C. Rajalakshmi, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dr Anthony Brignoni, Specialist Obs/Gyn Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Galina Stefanova Specialist OBS/GYN Dr Amal William Habib Specialist OBS/GYN Dr Munima Habib Registrar OBS/GYN City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sheikha Alia Al Qassimi, Specialist Obstetrics & Gynecology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN. Dr Rajesh Devassy, Specialist OBS./GYN Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr Sreelatha Gopalakrishnan, Specialist OBS/GYN Fetal Medicine & Genetic Center................... 360 4040 Dr Afshin PourMirza, Specialist OBS./GYN. Fetal Maternal Medicine (Germany) Dr Ulrich Honemeyer, Specialist OBS./GYN. (Germany), Master of Ultrasound Obs/Gyn, Consultant DHA Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Azza Gouda Attia Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa Sulaiman Al Nasseri, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Ivana Cmiljic, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Connector APRIL | 9
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GENERAL SURGERY Abbara Poly Clinic............................................ 268 5333 Dr Ismail Abbara (Frankfurt Univ) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Nabil Abdulla Abdulkader Specialist General Surgeon City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Ali Hassan, Specialist General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Dejan Stepic, Specialist General Surgeon Dr Abdulkader Weiss, Specialist General Surgeon Dr Lizica Itu, Specialist General Surgeon under Supervision Dr Shadi Ali Najem, Registrar Surgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7777 / 315 7877 Bassam Nouh, Specialist General Surgery
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GENERAL PRACTITIONERS (See Family/General Medicine) Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Ivica Djupovac, General Practitioner Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Marco Labib Anton General Practitioner Dr Ashraf Fathi Omer General Practitioner Dr Ryan Beatizula General Practitioner Dr Abdul Majeed Salih Abdullah General Practitioner City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Marvie Hinampas, General Practitioner Dr Haritha Potu, General Practitioner Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Ammar Hassan, General Practitioner Dr Hind Khalid Mohammed, General Practitioner Dr Atique Ur Rehman, General Surgeon Dr Ali Sabah, General Practitioner Dr Saima Khan, General Practitioner Dr Yusra Damani, General Practitioner Dr Samera Mahfoud Ahmed, General Practitioner Dr Zaid Abas Al Said, General Practitioner Dr Khaled Elsaid, General Practitioner Dr Farah Siddiquie, General Practitioner Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Rachel Hayek Dr Adham Alameddin
Serenity Clinic Fetal Maternal Care............... 360 4829 Dr Soraya Farah, Specialist Obs/Gyn Fetal Maternal Medicine (France) Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Dolores Ruth Kent, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology HAEMORRHOIDS Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Ali Hassan, Specialist General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon HAIR EXTENSIONS Gold Salon.................................321 1423, 050 625 0288 Great Lengths to go..................321 5162, 050 535 5527 Karkafi Hair...............................352 8711 / 03 766 2177 HAIR PRODUCTS Great Lengths Hair Extensions....................... 321 5162 Great Lengths UAE.................................. 050 625 0288 Exclusive Distributors and Educators JOICO Hair Colors & Hair care..................... 605 8516 Philip Kingsley Hair Care................................ 605 8516 Tanagra at Gold Salon..................................... 321 1423 HAIR REMOVAL Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) HAIR SALONS BBLUNT Hair & Care (Men & Women), DIFC.......... .......................................................................... 352 6300 JetSet - For fabulous hair days........................... 330 0886 HAIR TRANSPLANTATION Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Sajjad Haider Khan, Specialist In Hair Restoration Surgery HAIRDRESSERS Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622 HAND SURGERY Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Jose Manuel Rojo, Hand Surgeon Specialist Dr Christiana Savvidou, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon HEARING AIDS Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist 10 | APRIL Connector
HEART CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6364 Dr Khaldoun Taha, Consultant Cardiologist Dr Omar Hallak, Interventional Cardiologist Dr Mohamed Salem, Interventional Cardiologist Dr Steven Griffin, Sp. Cardiothoracic Surgeon HERNIA Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)........... .......................................................................... 268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery HOSPITALIST American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr S. Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatrics Medicine Dr Saria Gouher, Specialist Internal Med. Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp.Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine Dr Elie Nehme, Specialist Internal Medicine HYPNOTHERAPIST Beryl Comar MA, MEd, MNLP, CHt.....050 655 4523 Hypnotist 25+ yrs. Training Hypnotists since ‘96 Only faculty member of NGH in Middle East www.ngh.net, www.changeassociates.ae ICE SKATING Sharjah Ladies Club.................................... 06 506 7822 IMPLANTOLOGIST British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon INFECTIOUS DISEASE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Moeena Zain, Sp. Infectious Disease INTERNAL MEDICINE Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Sevdalina Velizarova, Specialist Internal Medicine Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Abrar Hussein Consultant Internal Medicine City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Moayad Hasan, Specialist Cardiology (Cardiovascular Diseases) Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)........ 800 352 Dr Dragana Sarenac, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Rula Albadri, Consultant Internal Medicine Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Mina Milovanovic, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Iwona Marczak, Specialist Internal Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mazen Raid Naba, Specialist Internal Medicine www.connector.ae
LASER SKIN SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist
INTERVENTIONAL NEURO RADIOLOGY Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7725 / 315 7722 Stenting, Coiling & Embolization Dr Sandeep B.K Specialist Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
LEARNING CENTRES Kalimati Speech & Communication Center.. 283 9196
JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGEONS Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic
KINESIOLOGY KinesioCoach (ICPKP), Knowledge Village.... 276 1155 W: www.kinesiocoach.ae; E: info@kinesiocoach.ae LANGUAGE CENTRES Dar-el-ilm school of languages........................ 331 0221 Arabic for Kids and Foreign Languages to Adults & Kids www.dubailanguages.com The Arabic Language Centre........................... 331 5600 Specialists in teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language to Adults LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTORECTOMY Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Rajesh Devassy, OBS/GYN Laparoscopy LAPAROSCOPY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Anthony Brignoni, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Rajesh Devassy, OBS/GYN Laparoscopy Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Dejan Stepic, Specialist General Surgeon Dr Abdul Kader Weiss, Specialist General Surgeon LASER HAIR REMOVAL American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Sidra Zia, Laser Therapist www.connector.ae
Vernus Early Learning Centre, Umm Suqeim... 321 4606 W: www.vernuselc.ae; E: info@vernuselc.ae LIFE COACHING Claire Higgins MSc (www.wildzen.me).... 050 655 3775 Humanitarian Coaching for People, Organizations & Communities.
LITHOTRIPSY - ESWL (Removal of Kidney Stones without surgery) Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6642 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) MEDITATIVE ARTS Meditation for World Peace..........368 8067 / 368 8104 Fax: 368 8121; Email: phfdubai@emirates.net.ae MEMBERSHIP Club Registration....................................... 06 506 7701 MENS GROOMING 1847 - Executive Grooming for Men................ 330 1847 MUSIC SCHOOL Brooklyn Melodies Music Center Mirdif, Street 37................................................ 288 8951 Uptown Mirdif.................................................. 251 4098 Meadows Village............................................... 422 5357 Studio City........................................................ 446 8716 JBR, Rimal 3..................................................... 451 8809 Arabian Ranches............................................... 447 1884 Jumeirah, Al Wasl Road.................................... 388 4815 Dubai Mall, Ice Rink area.......................... 055 795 0367 E-mail: info@brooklynmelodies.com Website: www.brooklynmelodies.com NAIL STUDIOS The Nail Beautique........................................... 348 1888 NATUROPHATIC MEDICINE Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Parviz Rashvand NEONATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr S. Kalyanasundaram, Consultant Neonatologist Dr Umair Sharih, Specialist Pediatrician Connector APRIL | 11
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KENNELS & CATTERY Animal Care Centre.................................. 050 646 7792 www.animalcarecentre.biz Deira Veterinary Clinic.............258 1881, 050 651 6440 Website: www.dr-azziz.com Poshpaws Kennels & Cattery................... 050 273 0973 www.poshpawsdubai.com
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Dr Salvin George, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Ihab Mohd Ramadan, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Rihab Mohamed Elnour, Specialist Internal Medicine
NEPHROLOGY (Kidney Diseases) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr V. Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) NEURO - LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP) Beryl Comar MA, MEd, MNLP, CHt...... 050 655 4523 Gold Master Trainer, Trainer of the Year 2007 NLP Coach Confidential, www.changeassociates.ae Matrix Consulting (Training).......................... 343 2555 NLP Certification programs, Time Line Therapy®, Hypnosis, NLP Coaching NEURO - REHABILITATION Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Kaydar Al Chalabi, Specialist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation NEURO SURGERY (Brain and Spine Surgery) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6629 Dr Jin-Yul Lee, Consultant Neurosurgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Hassan Kadri, Consultant Neurological Surgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Ahmed Bitar, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Catalin Majer, Specialist Neurological Surgery NEUROLOGIST Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Khalid Abdul Jabbar Al Saffar Specialist Neurologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Amin Abdullah Al Shawabkeh, Specialist Neurologist Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology Dr Sarmad Al Shammaa, Specialist Neurology NEUROPHYSIOLOGY Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology NUCLEAR MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6643 Dr Shah Numani, Consultant Nuclear Med. NURSERY (PRIVATE) (See Schools) Al Barsha Seashells Nursery............................ 341 3404 www.seashellsnursery.com 12 | APRIL Connector
Al Safa Early Learning Center Tel no: 342 9575; Email: newsafanursery@gmail.com Branch Tel no: 344 3878; safakindergartennursery@gmail.com Basateen Pre-School Centre....................... 06 506 7717 British Orchard Nurseries.............................................. .......................................800-PRESCHOOL /398 3536 Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Media City, Deira, JBR www.britishorchardnursery.com Children's Oasis Nursery...............348 8981 / 379 0790 2m - 4 yrs, flexible schedule, following EYFS Emirates British Nursery, Mirdif..................... 288 9222 Umm Sequim.....348 9996, Motorcity............... 567 6555 First Steps Nursery Montessori....348 6301 / 348 6302 www.firststepsnm.com; firststepsnm@gmail.com Jebel Ali Village Nurseries JBR Branch..................................................424 3791 / 2 Meadows Branch............................................... 422 4222 Arabian Ranches Branch................................... 368 9882 Lakes................................................................. 454 8404 Al Furjan Branch............................................... 551 6335 www.jebelalinursery.com Jumeirah International Nurseries Al Safa branch (jinspire.com)............................ 394 5567 Al Wasl branch (jinspire.com)........................... 349 9065 Southridge, Burj Downtown (jinspire.com)....... 456 4955 Kid’s Island Cocoon Nursery group, Jumeirah 3............ ...............................................................394 2578 / 9394 From 12 MThs www.kidsislandnursery.com Ladybird Nursery, Jumeirah - 1........................ 344 1011 Ladybird Nursery, Umm Suqeim - 3................ 346 5240 Odyssey Nursery...................... 348 8805/ 056 600 7657 French, English & Arabic, 7:30am-6pm, 4mths - 4yrs www.odysseynursery.com Royal Beach Nursery................ 394 8181/ 050 738 4811 www.rbnursery.com Small Steps Nursery Mirdif............................. 288 3347 Email: smallstepsnursery@hotmail.com The Blossom Nursery............................ 055 NURSERY Academic City, Downtown Dubai, Umm Suqeim & Umm Al Sheif. 6mo-6yrs, British Curriculum, transportation offered Toddler Town British Nursery...... www.toddlertown.ae JBR.............................. 452 8080; E: jbr@toddlertown.ae Jumeirah.............452 8080; E: jumeirah@toddlertown.ae NURSING HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES Beverly Hills Home Healthcare...................... 800 2492 NUTRITIONISTS City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Leila Smaily MA, RD, BSc Canadian Board Certified Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian www.connector.ae
ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr Maroun Khoury, Consultant Oncologist Dr Faraz Khan, Specialist Oncologist Dr N. Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem
OPEN MRI SCREENING Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) OPHTHALMOLOGISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Nadim Habash, Sp. Ophthalmologist Dr Ammar Safar, Sp. Ophthalmologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohammad Samir Jamal Specialist Ophthalmologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Adnan Obaid, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr Chidamber Srinivas, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr Gurdeep Singh, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr K.R. Sathish, Specialist Ophthalmology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anwar Hamdan Sajwani, Consultant Ophthalmology Dr Naima Ben Moussa, Specialist Ophthalmology Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lama Toufiq Sharbek, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Mohamed El Zawahr, Specialist Ophthalmologist ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Dr Luis Gavin, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hani Abdul Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon ORTHODONTISTS Bright Smile Dental & Orthodontic Center.. 344 9675 British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Y.S. Tosun, Specialist Orthodontist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Gilda Behnam (Orthodontist) Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist www.connector.ae
PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Medgate Center ( Jumeirah)..... 395 2575 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist. E: drmazen@drmazenpediatric.com Connector APRIL | 13
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ORTHOPAEDISTS Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Hans-Joachim Poessel, Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Dr Ibraheem Saleh Hijazi, Consultant Orthopedic American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Ghazwan Maki, Sp. Orthopaedic Dr Tarek Abuzakuk, Sp. Orthopaedic Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Tabet Ahmed Al Sadek Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Iyad Al Souri, Specialist Orthopedic Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr William Murrell, Specialist Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Board Certified Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Kutaiba Salman, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Wail Ahmad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Chris Whately, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Imtiaz Hashmi, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Anwar Sadath, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Barry McKillop, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Simone Batiibugli, Specialist Paediatric Orthopaedic Dr Maan Taba, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Salman Farrukh Hameed, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Azzam Fayyad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Nikola Vagic, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Sripathi Rao, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Benjamin Joseph, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Anand Gorva, Paediatric Orthpaedic Surgeon Dr Ahmad Shukri Issa, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Ehab Saad Mostafa, Specialist Internal Medicine – Rheumatology Dr Mohamed Abdelrhman Elzaki, General Practitioner Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Hussam Abdul Kader, Specialist Orthopaedic
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Fadi Shkour - Occupational Therapist Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Anita Sanjay Bhatia, Occupational Therapist Andrea Marciniak, Occupational Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr N. Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic PAEDIATRIC SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Hussein Naji, Specialist Pediatric Surgeon
Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 PALLIATIVE MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp.Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine PARENTING Beryl Comar MA, MEd, MNLP, BCH...... 050 6554523 Sleeptalk parenting workshops & one to one consulting www.SleepTalkME.com Hissah Enrichment Center....................... 052 983 3111
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PAEDIATRICIAN Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohamed Ahmed Al Khojai Specialist Pediatrician Dr Wasfi Jaouni Consultant Pediatric Surgeon Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Medgate Center ( Jumeirah)..... 395 2575 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist. E: drmazen@drmazenpediatric.com Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Fakhri Azzam, Specialist Paediatrics Dr Mustafa Mohamed Helmi, Consultant Paediatrics Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hala Marouf, Consultant Paediatrician & Specialist Neonatologist Dr Issam Abd Albari, Specialist Neonatologist Dr S. M Anees, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Indira Tahmiscija Bakija, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Hisham Maree Khalil, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Nasma Karawi, Specialist Paediatrician
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PAEDIATRICS Treatment of all childhood illness; Assessment of growth and development; Immunisation; Kidney diseases in children and bedwetting. Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Riham Ammar, Specialist Paediatrics American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Abed Aydin, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Omer Ahmed, Consultant Pediatrician Dr S. Kalyanasundaram, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Rim Albalkhi, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Ishfaq Naeem, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Basil Nasrallah, Specialist Pediatrician Dr David Cremonesini, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Umair Sharih, Specialist Pediatrician City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Ayman Jabbar, Specialist Pediatrics Dr Zakieh Al Jayousi, Specialist Pediatrics 14 | APRIL Connector
PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6139 Dr Aaron Han, Consultant Clinical Pathologist Dr Kadria Syed, Specialist Anatomic Pathologist PERIODONTOLOGY (Gum Treatment) British Dental Clinic........................................ 342 1318 Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontist & Implantologist (UK) Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist PERSONAL TRAINER Certified Lady Personal Trainer............... 050 141 6953 Body Shaping/ Toning/ Fat Loss for ladies aged 50+ Modernwomanfitness.com....................... 052 777 4343 andrea@modernwomanfitness.com PEST CONTROL SERVICES Benchmark Pest Control & Cleaning Svc...... 235 5937 benchdxb@eim.ae; www.pestprouae.com PET GROOMING Pets Habitat, Barsha......................................... 341 8085 Pets for sale, please call us or visit www.petshabitat.com Poshpaws Kennels & Cattery................... 050 273 0973 Shampooch Mobile Grooming, Salon, Training, Daycare & Boutique Hotel.............................. 340 0507 www.shampooch.ae, email: info@shampooch.ae PET RELOCATION Animal Care Centre.................................. 050 646 7792 www.animalcarecentre.biz PHOTOGRAPHY Goldfish Photography & Video..390 3586/056 244 6141 www.goldfishdubai.com; hello@goldfishdubai.com ReFrame Photography - Engagements, Pregnancy & Events - www.reframe.ae – 050 501 5895 www.connector.ae
PILATES Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Zuhair Al Fardan, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Nikolina Lalou, Specialist Plastic Surgeon PLASTIC SURGERY (See Cosmetic Surgery) City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Zoran Lekic, Specialist Plastic surgeon PRIMARY CARE CLINICS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Fadi Hamwi, Sp. Internal Medicine Dr Aamerah Shah, Sp. Family Medicine Dr Fazel Khalili, Sp. Internal Medicine Dr Mariam Dehyar, Sp. Family Medicine www.connector.ae
PSYCHIATRISTS Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Samaa Sherif El Abd, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Bahar Subasi Celen Specialist Psychiatrist Dr Amer Saadeddin................. 507 8000 / 050 455 8886 Specialist Psychiatrist, Dubai Community Health Centre Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) PSYCHOLOGISTS Hissah Enrichment Center....................... 052 983 3111 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Andrea Tosatto PULMONOLOGISTS (Respiratory Diseases) Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353
Dr Siraj K. Ahmed, Specialist Pulmonary Disease American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr E. Kowatli, Specialist Internal Med. Dr Rashid Nadeem, Sp. Internal Med. Pulm. RADIATION ONCOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 336 7777 Dr Salim Rassou, Cons. Radiation Onco. Dr Lillian Lily Shakibnia, Sp. Radiation Onco. Gulf International Cancer Center............ 050 666 4625 Dr Aly Abdel Razek, FACRO RADIOLOGY Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Open MRI, Muti Slice CT, X Ray, Mammography, Ultrasound, Cardiac Doppler Dr Binu Jose, Specialist Radiologist Mr. Biju Philip, Chief Radiographer American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6643 Dr Shah Numani, Consultant Nuclear Med./ PET/CT Dr Raouf Bessifi, Specialist Radiologist Dr K. Kantawala, Specialist Radiologist Dr Emad Hamid, Specialist Radiologist Dr Mahmoud Hamza, Specialist Radiologist Dr Mansour Grand, Specialist Radiologist Dr Sonal Arjuna, Specialist Radiologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Hany Moustafa Afifi Consultant Radiologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Open MRI, Multi Slice CT, X Ray, Fluoroscopy, Color Doppler, Mammogram, Ultrasound etc with Male & Female Radiographers & Radiologists Connector APRIL | 15
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PHYSIOTHERAPIST Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Sarah Lloyd-Davies Medcare Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre, Dubai...................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hussam Touma, Specialist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Ms. Kusum Jham, Physiotherapist Ms. Abroo K Malik, Physiotherapist Ms. Omnia Mahdi El Ansary, Physiotherapist Ms. Aparna Taneja BPT Ms. Katha Upadhyay BPT Ms. Jane Gomintong Bsc PT Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Wasim Labban - MSc. Physiotherapist Ida Olden - Physiotherapist Nirvana Ramharakh - Physiotherapist Rachel Macloughlin - Physiotherapist Alicja Gozdzialska - Physiotherapist Cristina Lenuta Cracium - Physiotherapist Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Binil Pillai, Physiotherapist Kelly Lara Hamilton, Physiotherapist Elisabeth Palmquist, Physiotherapist Kate Booth, Physiotherapist Miraline M. Castillo, Physiotherapist Maureen M. Martin, Physiotherapist Andrzej Andrew Sulimierski, Physiotherapist Anne Katherine Gue, Physiotherapist Richie Gue, Physiotherapist Fratin Madaline, Physiotherapist
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PHYSICAL & REHABILITATION SERVICES American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 5060 Dr Nazakat Hussein, Specialist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7722 Functional MRI, Multislice C.T. Scan, Biplan Angiography, Ultrasound & X-rays
SMOKING CESSATION American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Emad Kowatli, Specialist Internal Med
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Harbor Real Estate.............325 1616 / 050 916 6543 Rent, Sale, Property Management, Evaluation, Handover, Snagging & Project Management. RHEUMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Waseem Raja, Specialist Rheumatologist Dr Fadi Ajine, Specialist Rheumatologist Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Humeira Badsha – Consultant Rheumatology, American Board Certified ROOT CANAL TREATMENT British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Deon Hugo, BChD (South Africa) Dr William’s Dental Center............................. 346 7677 Dr Ihab William, Specialist Endodontics Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist Dr Marija Pavlovic, Periodontist & Oral Implantologist SCHOOLS Nord Anglia International School.................. 361 4330 Regent Int’l School (risdubai.com).................. 360 8830 Sunmarke School (sunmarkedubai.com).......... 360 8830 SCHOOLS FOR THE HANDICAPPED Al Noor Training Centre for Children .with Special Needs .......................................................................... 340 4844 Dubai Centre for Special Needs...................... 344 0966 Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre................... 340 0005 SECOND HAND CLOTHES Dubai Center for Special Needs...................... 337 8246 Holy Trinity...................................................... 337 0247 Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre................... 340 0005 SKIN CANCER SCREENING Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery SKIN CARE & BEAUTY THERAPY Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist dermatologist SLEEPING DISORDER American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Emad Kowatli, Specialist Internal Med. Dr Rashid Nadeem, Specialist Internal Med. Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Sasa Janjanin, ENT Specialist 16 | APRIL Connector
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Mrs. Houria Bey Speech Therapist Kalimati Speech & Communication Center.. 283 9196 Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Nusaiba Sallam - Speech Therapist Hanouf Hassan - Speech Therapist Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Pallavi Malik, Speech Therapist Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre................... 340 0005 SPINAL SURGEONS Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Catalin Majer, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Walid Othman, Consultant Orthopaedic SPORTS MEDICINE Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic STORAGE Storall LLC (www.storall.ae)............................ 880 3644 Self-Storage, Warehousing & Logistics – info@storall.ae STRESS MANAGEMENT Hissah Enrichment Center............... www.hissahec.com SUN BED (Vertical Tanning Unit) Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 SWIMMING COURSES Sharjah Ladies Club.................................... 06 506 7740 TAILORING Royal Fashion Men’s Tailoring & Textiles Near Burjuman Centre...................................... 396 8282 Souk Madinat Jumeirah.................................... 368 6192 Jumeirah Road................................................... 394 4844 Jumeirah Beach Hotel....................................... 348 6878 JLT “C” Goldcrest Exec..................................... 443 8766 JW Marriott Hotel............................................ 432 3166 Westin Hotel, Al Sufouh 2................................ 399 7172 TENNIS COACHING Sharjah Ladies Club.................................... 06 506 7783 www.connector.ae
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The Spice Club, Le Meridien Fairway .............. 6085000 Zaika, Al Marooj Rotana .................................. 3211111 INTERNATIONAL Al Dawaar, Hyatt Regency Dubai..................... 3172222 Al Nafoorah, Coral Deira, Dubai...................... 2248587 Al Samar Lounge, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...... 3668888 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel............................ 7011111 Arboretum, Souq Madinat Jumeirah................. 3668888 Armoury Lounge, Souq Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 3413600 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 4095999 Atrium, Capitol Hotel, Bur Dubai.................... 3460111 Bab Al Yam, Burj Al Arab Hotel ...................... 3017777 Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi .................... 3993333 Baywatch, Sheraton Jumeirah Hotel ................. 3995533 Blue Orange, Westin Hotel............................... 3994141 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................ 2057333 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Café Insignia, Ramada Hotel ........................... 3519999 Cascades, The Fairmont Hotel ......................... 3325555 Celebrities, The One & Only Royal Mirage, ... 3999999 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana................................ 2820000 Da Gama, Century Village ............................... 2823636 Dar ElKamar.............................. 800 elkamar (3552627) Elements Café Restaurant, Wafi City.............. 3244252 Ember, The Address Dubai Mall....................... 4388888 Epicure.............................................................. 6029333 Evory Lounge, Kempinski Hotel, .................... 3413600 Fazaris, The Address Downtown ...................... 4368888 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Fountain, Movenpick Hotel ............................. 3366000 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2271111 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2127551 Inferno Grill, Marina Walk............................... 3689193 Jeema, Hatta Fort Hotel, Hatta......................... 8523211 K Grill, Kempinski Hotel.................................. 4095999 Kaleidoscope, The Palm.................................... 4262626 Khaymat Al Bahar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah..... 3668888 La Baie, Ritz Carlton ........................................ 3994000 La Cite, City Centre Hotel, Deira..................... 2941222 La Fontana, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Marguerite, Carlton Tower Dubai .............. 2227111 Latitude, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ....................... 3480000 Le Gourmand, Ibis Hotel ................................. 3324444 Le Rendevouz, Taj Palace Hotel ...................... 2232222 Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai..................... 3172222 Mazina, The Address Dubai Marina.................. 4367777 Oceana, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah ....................... 3991111 Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 Planet Hollywood, Wafi.................................... 3244100 Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Hotel... 3998888 Saffron, Atlantis................................................. 4262626 Salmontini, Mall of the Emirates...................... 3410222 SeaBreeze, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort.... 3995555 Senses, Gold Swiss - Belhotel Dubai................. 3019888 Shoo Fee Ma Fee, Souk Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3118316 Tang, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ..................... 3993333 22 | APRIL Connector
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JAPANESE Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana............................. 2820000 Bento-Ya............................................................ 3430222 Café Sushi, Fairmont Hotel ............................. 3118316 Creekside, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.. 2071750 Creekside, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.. 2281111 ET Sushi, Emirates Towers Hotel.................... 3300000 Haru, Emirates Road......................................... 8853897 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai ................................. 2170000 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai ................................. 2824040 Kisaku, Al Khaleej Palace Hotel ....................... 2231000 Manga, Beach Park Plaza Centre...................... 3428300 Minato, Raddison Blu Hotel............................. 2227171 Minato, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................. 2057333 Miyabi Sushi & Bento..3868444 / 800 649224 / 800 678744 Miyako, Hyatt Regency Hotel........................... 3172222 Miyako, Hyatt Regency Hotel........................... 2096717 Nobu, Atlantis................................................... 4262626 Noodle Sushi..................................................... 3211500 Okku, Monarch Dubai...................................... 5018777 Sakura, Crowne Plaza Hotel.............................. 3311111 Sakura, Taj Palace Hotel .................................. 2232222 Sho Cho’s, Dubai Marine Beach Resort............ 3461111 Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel .......................... 2227171 Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel .......................... 2057333 Sumo Sushi and Bento ..................................... 3435566 Sushi Sushi, Century Village ............................ 2829908 Sushi, Grand Hyatt Hotel ................................ 3172222 Sushi Times, Media City.................................. 3910198 Teppanyaki House, Ramada Hotel .................. 3519999 Teppanyaki House, Ramada Hotel .................. 5061150 The Dhow, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi............... 3993333 Tokyo@ The Towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers...3198088 Tokyo@ The Towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers.3300000 Toshi, Grand Millennium Hotel ...................... 4299999 Wagamama, Al Fattan Towers.......................... 3995900 Yakitori House, Ascot Hotel ............................ 3520900 Yo! Sushi, BurJuman Shopping Mall................. 3594579 Zuma ................................................................. 4255660
MEXICAN / TEX - MEX Cactus Cantina, 1st Floor Wafi Pyramids ........ 3574441 Cactus Jacks, Millennium Airport Hotel........... 2823464 El Paso, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa ... 3493455 Maria Bonita’s Taco Shop................................ 3954454 Maya, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3995555
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LATIN AMERICAN Parhanga, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah..................... 3182530 MEDITERRANEAN Finz, China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall ................ 3685620 Gozo Garden, Millennium Airport Hotel ........ 2823464 Lafeef Restaurant......................................... 06 5067844 Majlis Al Bahar, Burj Al Arab........................... 3017600 Olives, The One & Only Royal Mirage ............ 3999999 Sails, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ........................ 2625555 Sketch, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ................... 2270000 Thyme, Oasis Beach Tower................................ 3154200
MOROCCAN Almaz By Momo, Mall Of The Emirates.......... 4098877 Marrakesh, Shangri-La Hotel .......................... 3438888 Samari, Al Mina Road, near Capitol Hotel ...... 3454511 Shoo Fee Ma Fee, Souk Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Tagine, The One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel ... 3999999 NOODLE BARS Noodle House, Emirates Towers Hotel ........... 3300000 Noodle House, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........... 3668888 Wagamama, Crowne Plaza Hotel .................... 3311111 Yum!, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira....................... 2057333 PAKISTANI Baithal Ravi Restaurant, Al Musalla Road....... 3258090 Karachi Darbar, Al Musalla Road..................... 2723755 Ravi Restaurant ................................................ 3315353 PIZZA Bacchus, The Fairmont Hotel ........................... 3118000 Pizza Express..................................................... 3552424 Pizza Express..................................................... 3945616 Pizza Express..................................................... 4370171 POLYNESIAN Trader Vics, Crowne Plaza ............................... 3311111 Trader Vics, Madinat Jumeirah ........................ 3665646 PUB GRUB Aussie Legends Bar & Grill, Rydges Plaza Hotel.3982222 Biggles, Millennium Airport Hotel .................. 2823464 Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ................. 3455888 Champions Sports Bar, JW Marriott Hotel .... 2624444 Chelsea Arms, Sheraton Dubai Creek, Deira.... 2071721 Connector APRIL | 23
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KOREAN Dae Jung Kum, Royal Ascot Hotel ................... 3558500 Mannaland Korean Restaurant, Mina Road.... 3451300 Miyabi Sushi & Bento..3868444 / 800 649224 / 800 678744 Silla, Ramada Continental Hotel, Deira............ 2662666
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Le Dune Pizzeria, Bab Al Shams ..................... 8096100 Luciano’s, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.......... 3995000 Mama Oliva, Festival Centre............................ 2328622 Marzano, Al Manzil Hotel................................ 4201136 Medzo, Wafi City ............................................. 3240000 Mosaico, Emirates Towers Hotel ..................... 3300000 Ossigeno, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort..... 3995555 Pax Romana, Dusit Thani Dubai ...................... 3433333 Prego’s Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............... 4350000 Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis ................................. 4262626 Segreto, Madinat Jumeirah................................ 3666730 Spendido, Ritz Carlton...................................... 3994000 Stefano’s, Marina Walk .................................... 4222632 The Conservatory, Emirates Golf Club............. 3802222 Toscana, Madinat Jumeirah............................... 3668888 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel ..................................... 2232222 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel .................................... 2113020 Vivaldi, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.2071717
Dubliners, Le Meridien Dubai ......................... 2824040 Fibber Magee’s.................................................. 3322400 Fox & Hounds, Marco Polo Hotel ................... 2720000 Harvesters, Crown Plaza Dubai........................ 3311111 Irish Village, Aviation Club.............................. 2824750 Jimmy Dix, Movenpick Hotel .......................... 3366000 Jules Bar, Le Meridien Dubai ........................... 2824040 Long’s Bar, Towers Rotana Hotel, ................... 3438000 QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club............ 2956000 Red Lion, The Metropolitan Hotel................... 3430000 Sherlock Holmes, Arabian Courtyard .............. 3519111 The Pub, Radisson Blu Hotel ........................... 2057333 The Underground, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.3995000 The Viceroy, Four Points Sheraton ................... 3977444 Waxy O’Conner’s, The Ascot Hotel ................. 3520900 RUSSIAN Arbat Russian Club, Carlton Tower Hotel ...... 2227111 Bolshoi, Moscow Hotel Dubai.......................... 2288222 Nefertiti, Khalid Bin Waleed Street.................. 3558855 Russian Home, Near Lamcy Plaza ................... 3346050 Suvoroff, Jumeirah Beach Residence ................ 4370178 Troika, The Ascot Hotel, Bur Dubai................. 3520900 SEAFOOD Al Bandar, Heritage Village, Deira.................... 3939001 Al Mahara, Burj Al Arab................................... 3017600 Amwaj, Shangri-La Hotel ................................ 3438888 Aquarium, Dubai Creek ................................... 2956000 Beach Bar and Grill, The One & Only............. 3999999 Blue Fish Seafood Restaurant.......................... 2947744 Far East Seafood Market, Regent Palace Hotel. 3963888 Fish Basket, Movenpick Hotel ......................... 3367171 Fish Bazaar, Metropolitan Hotel ...................... 3430000 Fish Market, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira........... 2057333 Flooka, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa...... 3461111 La Baie, Ritz Carlton ........................................ 3994000 Mi Vida, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3995555 Ossiano, Atlantis .............................................. 4262626 Peppercrab, Grand Hyatt Hotel ....................... 3171234 Pierchic, Al Qasr Hotel .................................... 3668888 Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 Sails, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ........................ 2625555 Sammach, Beach Centre Shopping Mall .......... 3494140 Sea World ......................................................... 3211500 Seafood Market, Le Meridien Dubai ............... 2824040 The Dhow, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi............... 3993333 The W Grill & Cocktail Terrace.................... 3244100 The Wharf, Madinat Jumeirah........................... 3668888 Waves, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi..................... 3993333 SOUTH - EAST ASIAN Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 4068999 Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana............................. 2820000 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai ................................... 3433333 Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House Dubai ............. 3998888 Royal Orchid, Marina Walk............................. 3674040 Soy, Ibn Battuta Mall ........................................ 3685474 The Noodle Factory, Wafi ................................ 3244100 The Sapphire, Century Village.......................... 2868520 White Orchid, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa .... 8145604 SPANISH Al Hambra, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................. 3668888 24 | APRIL Connector
Seville’s, Wafi.................................................... 3247300 The Agency, Tapas, Emirates Towers............... 3198780 The Agency, Tapas, , Souk Madinat Jumeirah.. 3668888 STEAKHOUSES AND GRILLS American Dream, Seashell Inn Hotel .............. 3934777 Butcher Shop & Grill, Mall Of The Emirates.. 3471167 Entrecôte Café de Paris, Al Khaleej Palace Hotel.2231000 Fire & Ice, Raffles Dubai .................................. 3248888 Grand Grill, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa...... 3994221 Grill Room, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort . 3995533 Hunters Room & Grill, Westin Hotel............. 3994141 JW’s Steakhouse, JW Marriott Hotel .............. 2624444 Legends Steakhouse, Creek Golf & Yacht Club.2956000 Manhattan Grill, Grand Hyatt Hotel .............. 3172222 MJ’s Steakhouse, Al Qasr Hotel....................... 3666730 M’s, Le Meridien Dubai, Garhoud.................... 2824040 Nezesaussi Grill, Al Manzil Hotel.................... 4285888 Palm Grill, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira.............. 2057333 Prime Rib, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort ... 3995555 Rare, Desert Palm ............................................. 6029333 Rips & Rumps, Dubai Mall ............................. 4340468 Rodeo Grill, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel .............. 2820000 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Monarch Hotel ....... 5018666 Seafire, Atlantis ................................................. 4262626 St. Maxim, Mall of the Emirates....................... 2869029 St. Maxim, Mall of the Emirates....................... 3413415 Terra Firma, Al Badia Golf Club ..................... 7011128 The Exchange Grill, The Fairmont Hotel ........ 3325555 The Meat Company, Souk Madinat Jumeirah... 3686040 The Rib Room, Emirates Towers Hotel............ 3300000 Wellington’s Steakhouse, Royal Ascot Hotel .. 3558500 Western Steakhouse, Crowne Plaza Hotel....... 3311111 THAI Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 3480000 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai .................................... 3433333 Blue Elephant, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel .......... 2820000 Fusion, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort ......... 3995555 Indochine, Grand Hyatt Hotel ......................... 3172222 Lemongrass....................................................... 3342325 Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahar............................. 4267317 Pai Thai, Al Qasr Hotel..................................... 3666730 Shang Thai......................................................... 3805408 Silk Route, Arabian Courtyard, Bur Dubai....... 3519111 Sukhothai, Le Meridien Dubai ........................ 2824040 Thai Bistro, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa.3461111 Thai Chi, Wafi................................................... 3244100 Thai Connection, Ascot Hotel.......................... 3520900 Thai Kitchen, Park Hyatt Hotel........................ 3172222 The Royal Buddha, Holiday Inn Hotel ............ 3234333 The Zen Restaurant .......................................... 3580099 Thiptara, The Palace .......................................... 4287961 TURKISH Istanbul Flowers, Underneath Safestway.......... 3434585 Kosebasi, Jumeirah Beach Residence................. 4393788 Ottomans, Grosvenor House Hotel.................. 3998888 Topkapi, Taj Palace Hotel ................................ 2113020 VIETNAMESE Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel ................................ 4052703 www.connector.ae
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9.00am Naseem 9.30am Ronak Gajjar 9.30am Niloo 9.30am Edith 10.15am Madam Sunita 10.30am Dina 10.30am Niloo 10.30am Doha 10.30am Uros Metric 11.30am Uros Metric 11.30am Madam Sunita 11.45am Dina 12.45pm Madam Sunita 3.15pm Madam Sunita 4.00pm Sebastian 4.00pm Karina 4.30pm Madam Sunita 5.00pm Sharmila 5.00pm Sebastian 5.00pm Lydia 5.00pm Cris Bonet 5.45pm Madam Sunita 6.00pm Lydia 6.00pm Susanna 6.00pm Luisa 7.00pm Sarah 7.00pm Luisa and Yeison 7.00pm Camilo and Manuela 7.00pm Lydia 7.00pm Madam Sunita 7.30pm Sharmila 8.00pm Luisa and Yeison 8.00pm Camilo and Manuela
SUNDAY Intermediate Gems of Yoga General Hatha Gems of Yoga Body Attack GFX Studio Hatha Yoga The Yoga Studio Ballet Barre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates The Yoga Studio Therapeutic Private Gems of Yoga Ashtanga Flow The Yoga Studio Zumba GFX Studio Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Private Sessions Gems of Yoga Prenatal Pilates Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs+) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Zumba Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Intensive Gems of Yoga Beginners Practice Gems of Yoga Strong Hatha Gems of Yoga General Ballet (Pre-teens, Teens + Adults) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE
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6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Uros Metric 8.30am Dessi 8.30am Heba 8.30am Katy 8.30am Susan 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.30am Lara 9.30am Majid Lahmadqui 9.30am Dina 9.30am Heba 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Heba 10.30am Emma 10.45am Monique 11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.00pm Sharmila
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Dubai Fitness Calendar - April 2015
Pre-natal /Yoga (Pre-booking) The Yoga Studio Vinyasa Flow The Yoga Studio Power Yoga GFX Studio Intermediate Gems of Yoga Abs Stretch BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Advanced Ballet (Teens, Adults + Professionals) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Zumba GFX Studio Power Yoga The Yoga Studio Prenatal Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Bachata Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Intermediate Gems of Yoga Body Pump GFX Studio Pilates Mat All Levels Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates The Yoga Studio Bachata Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Restorative Gems of Yoga Body Balance GFX Studio
5.30pm Nora 5.30pm Edith 5.30pm Ronak Gajjar 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sebastian 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Majid Lahmadqui 6.30pm Edith 6.30pm Alpa 6.30pm Pavlina 7.00pm Luisa and Yeison 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Julie Willets 7.30pm Jo 7.30pm Pavlina 7.30pm Hermoine 8.00pm Luisa and Yeison 8.15pm Jithu 8.30pm Uros Metric
MONDAY Intermediate General Hatha Pilates Reformer 1/2 Slimdown Power Yoga Pilates Hatha Flow Pilates Reformer Advance Yoga 4 All Body Step Therapeutic Private Total Body Toning Private Sessions Prenatal Yoga Pilates class Pilates Mat 2 Body Step Power Yoga Clinical Pilates Prenatal Yoga Hatha Intensive Beginners Practice Strong Hatha Liv Dance - Level 2 (13yrs-16yrs) Hatha Flow Zumba Body Jam Intermediate Liv Dance - Teen (16yrs-21yrs) Dance Mash Up Vinyasa Yoga Pilates Reformer 1 Body Pump Body Pump Tango Level 1 Cross Fit Intermediate Body Combat Ashtanga
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6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Heba 8.30am Slavica 8.30am Ronak Gajjar 8.30am Susan 8.30am Karina 9.30am Heba 9.30am Dana 9.30am Uros Metric 9.30am Madam Sunita 9.30am Ayesha 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Alpa Lokhande 10.30am Slavica 10.45am Pavlina 10.45am Maria 11.30am Jithu 11.30am Hened 11.45am Dina 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Nora 5.30pm Majid Lahmadqui 5.30pm Elaine, Linley, Amber 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Doha 6.30pm Carol 6.30pm Slavica 6.30pm Olga Ferris 6.45pm Catherine 7.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 7.00pm Sebastian 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Olga Ferris 7.30pm Lara
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7.30pm Susan 7.30pm Jamie 7.30pm Slavica 8.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 8.15pm Jithu 8.30pm Majid Lahmadqui 8.30pm Slavica
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6.30am Madam Sunita 6.30am Ronak Gajjar 7.30am Julie Willets 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Julie Willets 8.30am Kristina 8.30am Dessi 8.30am Jo 8.30am Slavica 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.00am Julie Willets 9.30am Julie Willets 9.30am Jo 9.30am Alpa 9.30am Ayeshah 10.00am Aishata 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Slavica 10.45am Pavlina 11.30am Jithu 12.30pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Nora 5.30pm Nora 5.30pm Marit 5.30pm Sharmila 5.45pm Jithu 6.30pm Jo 6.30pm Slavica 6.30pm Ayesha 7.00pm Camilo and Luisa 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Camilo and Luisa 7.30pm Slavica 7.30pm Sarah 7.30pm Sharmila 7.30pm Sharmila 7.30pm Hermoine 7.30pm Sophie 8.15pm Jithu 8.15pm Hened
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6.30am Madam Sunita 7.30am Warren Conolly 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Susan 8.30am Karina 8.30am Uros Metric 8.30am Pavlina
TUESDAY Intermediate Power Yoga Body Attack General Hatha Body Pump Pilates Hatha Yoga Pilates Reformer 2 Pilates Mat All Levels Therapeutic Private CX Worx Zumba Pilates Reformer 1 Hatha Yoga Weight Loss- Steps African Dance Private Sessions Pilates Combo Barre Floor Beats Power Yoga Hatha Intensive Beginners Practice Strong Hatha Prenatal Yoga- Pre booking Vinyasa Flow Body Pump Live Dance - Level 2 (13yrs-16yrs) Intermediate Pilates Reformer 1 Slimdown Zumba Salsa Level 1 Intermediate Salsa Level 2 Pilates Jumpboard Vinyasa Yoga Live Dance - General Adult (18yrs+) Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs+) Pilates Power Yoga Restorative Clinical Pilates
WEDNESDAY Intermediate 4D Pro General Hatha Pilates Hatha Flow Body Balance Pilates Reformer 1
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DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR
Pilates Zumba Pilates Reformer Advance Tango Level 2 Restorative Zumba Pilates Mat All Levels
Body Sculpt Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Therapeutic Private Gems of Yoga Body Attack GFX Studio Body Attack The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Advance Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Ashtanga Flow The Yoga Studio Private Sessions Gems of Yoga Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs +) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Prenatal Pilates Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Mat All Levels Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pre-natal Yoga (Pre-booking) The Yoga Studio Prenatal Yoga GFX Studio Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Intensive Gems of Yoga Beginners Practice Gems of Yoga Strong Hatha Gems of Yoga General Ballet (Pre-teens, Teens + Adults) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Body Combat GFX Studio Hatha Flow The Yoga Studio Intermediate Gems of Yoga Advanced Ballet (Teens, Adults + Professionals) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Bootybarre The Yoga Studio Dance Mash Up The Yoga Studio Body Step GFX Studio Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Zumba Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates class Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Adult Ballet Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Tango Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Aerial Silks BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Intermediate Gems of Yoga Ashtanga The Yoga Studio Body Balance GFX Studio Pilates Reformer 1/2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Tango Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Cross Fit BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village RPM The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Restorative Gems of Yoga BollyFit GFX Studio Abs Stretch BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village
8.30am Slavica 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.30am Uros Metric 9.30am Maria 9.30am Violleta 9.30am Pavlina 9.30am Lara 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Sharmila 10.30am Caroline 10.45am Ljiljana 11.00am Nora 11.00am Alpa Lokhande 11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Olga Ferris 5.30pm Karina 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Jaspreet 6.30pm Doha 6.30pm Uros Metric 6.30pm Elaine 6.30pm Susanna 6.30pm Slavica 6.45pm Ginny 7.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 7.00pm Jade 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Lara 7.30pm Uros Metric 7.30pm Slavica 7.30pm Dina 8.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 8.00pm Sebastian 8.00pm Greg 8.15pm Jithu 8.30pm Sheena Lakhani 9.00pm Sebastian
THURSDAY Intermediate General Hatha Yoga Stretch Pilates Reformer 2 Pilates Weight loss Hatha Yoga Therapeutic Private Weight Loss- Steps Body Pump Zumba Pilates Reformer 1 Mat & Props Pilates Jumpboard African Dance Private Sessions Zumba
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6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.00am Sarah 8.30am Maryliz 8.30am Jolanta 8.30am Dessi 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.30am Ayeshah 9.30am Adnan Siddiqui 9.30am Monique 9.30am Maryliz 10.30am Katy 10.30am Ljiljana 10.00am Aishata 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Majid Lahmadqui
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11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.30pm Elaine 5.30pm Susan 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Joleen 6.30pm Warren Conolly 7.00pm Lashley 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Majid Lahmadqui 8.15pm Jithu
Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR GFX Studio Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga GFX Studio Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga GFX Studio Gems of Yoga The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga
9.00am Caroline 9.30am Ronak Gajjar 10.00am Alpa 10.00am Caroline 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Olga Ferris 11.00am Caroline 11.30am Jithu 11.30am Olga Ferris 12.45pm Jithu 3.00pm Elaine 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.45pm Jithu 7.00pm Jithu
FRIDAY Pilates Reformer 1/2 Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Pilates Reformer Advance Hatha Intensive Body Pump Pilates Reformer 1 Power Yoga Body Attack Hatha Intensive Kick Boxing Beginners Practice Strong Hatha Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate
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Power Yoga Hatha Intensive Beginners Practice Strong Hatha Body Pump Pilates Intermediate Liv Dance - Teens (16yrs-21yrs) Pilates Reformer 1/2 4D Pro Pilates Reformer 1/2 Intermediate Zumba Restorative
Sharjah Fitness Calendar - April 2015 SATURDAY Aqua Zumba 180 degrees CSC Latin Aerobics
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
10.00am Manal 11.00am Reem 5.00pm Khrystena
SUNDAY Tae Bo & Abs Zumba Kids Aqua
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
10.00am Wesal 5.00pm Maha 5.00pm Raquel
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
10.00am Samar 4.00pm Jane 6.00pm Samar
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
9.00am Maha 6.00pm Jane 6.00pm Khrystena
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
11.00am Lydia 5.00pm Rasha 7.00pm Aksana
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
9.00am Maha 5.00pm Khrystena 7.00pm Lydia
MONDAY Fight Do Body Pump Spin & abs
TUESDAY Zumba Boxing Circuit Fairy Club
WEDNESDAY Bellyrobics TRX Yoga
THURSDAY Zumba Hip Hop Oriental Groove
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SATURDAY Advanced Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Advanced Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Motor City Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Ballet - 4y Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Ballet - 4y Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - 5y Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Ballet - 6y Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Ballet - Grade 1 Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Ballet - Grade 4 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Grade 5 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Grade 6 & 7 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Babies Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Babies Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City Beginners Taekwondo The Ballet Centre Jumeirah Beginners Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City Body Movement (5-7 years old) BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Body Movement (8-11 years old) BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 8 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah
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12.00pm Sabum 12.30pm Sabum 10.00am Madalina 10.00am Heba 11.00am Melina 11.00am Madalina 11.00am Popa 12.00pm Madalina 12.00pm Popa 9.00am Lizelle 10.00am Beth 11.00am Becky 2.30pm Helena 10.00am Heba 2.00pm Heba 10.30am Heba 11.15am Heba 12.00pm Heba 2.30pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 4.30pm Heba 9.30am Sabum 10.00am Sabum 10.00am Sabum 10.30am Sabum 2.00pm Leidy 3.00pm Leidy 10.15am Crystal 11.00am Crystal 12.15pm Crystal 1.00pm Crystal 2.30pm Crystal 3.30pm Crystal 10.30am Karen 11.45am Lizelle 1.30pm Beth 2.00pm Jamie 11.45am Jamie 1.30pm Lizelle 9.00am Helena 9.00am Beth 10.00am Lizelle 2.30pm Lizelle 9.00am Becky 10.00am Jamie 3.30pm Lizelle 9.00am Jamie 10.00am Helena 2.30pm Beth 10.00am Becky 1.00pm Jamie 2.00pm Becky 3.30pm Beth 1.00pm Helena
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Children’s Activity Classes Dubai - April 2015
Grade 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Hip-Hop The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Interfoundation Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City Junior Modern The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Junior Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Kids Yoga (Pre-book) Gems of Yoga Live Dance - Level 1A+B (7yrs-12yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Pointe (Ballet) The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Motor City Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre Jumeirah Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Tap The Ballet Centre, Motor City Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Rhythmic Gymnastics The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah
11.00am Helena 5.15pm Ahmed 3.00pm Jamie 3.00pm Helena 11.00am Sabum 11.30am Sabum 11.00am Jamie 12.15pm Becky 4.30pm Madam Sunita 4.00pm Sharmila 12.15pm Lizelle 9.00am Karen 11.00am Lizelle 11.45am Beth 1.15pm Becky 9.30am Lizelle 10.30am Beth 12.45pm Lizelle 3.00pm Becky 9.45am Karen 11.00am Beth 11.30am Becky 11.45am Karen 12.30pm Beth 1.00pm Julia 2.30pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.30pm Julia 6.45pm Julia 2.45pm Angel 3.30pm Angel
SUNDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Babies Ballet – 3 yrs Ballet - 4y Ballet - 5y Ballet - Grade 2 Ballet - Grade 3 Basic Ballet (7yrs+) Beginners Irish Dancing Beginners Irish Dancing British Overseas Dramatic Arts British Overseas Dramatic Arts British Overseas Dramatic Arts British Overseas Dramatic Arts Contemporary & Jazz Dance Dance Mix Freestyle Disco & Street Dance Freestyle Disco & Street Dance Freestyle Disco & Street Dance Freestyle Disco & Street Dance Freestyle Disco & Street Dance
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3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Melina 4.30pm Melina 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 5.30pm Madalina 5.30pm Popa 3.30pm Helena 3.300pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 4.15pm Heba 5.15pm Heba 4.00pm Sharmila 3.00pm Siobhan 3.30pm Siobhan 4.00pm Crystal 4.45pm Crystal 5.45pm Crystal 6.45pm Crystal 6.15pm Heba 2.00pm Silvi 3.00pm Tara 3.45pm Tara 4.30pm Tara 5.30pm Tara 6.30pm Tara
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4.00pm Jamie 5.00pm Jamie 4.15pm Lizelle 4.45pm Becky 5.30pm Becky 3.45pm Becky 6.15pm Lizelle 4.45pm Helena 5.15pm Lizelle 6.15pm Becky 5.45pm Helena 4.30pm Siobhan 5.30pm Siobhan 4.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Slavica 3.30pm Mahboube 3.30pm Lizelle 3.15pm Jamie 3.15pm Becky 2.45pm Jamie 4.00pm Helena 2.30pm Heba 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3.45pm Karine
MONDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Babies Ballet – 3 yrs Baby Sensory Dance Mix Dance Mix (8-10 yo) GD 1 Ballet GD 2 Tap GD 3 Ballet GD 3 Ballet GD 4 Ballet GD 5 Ballet GD 5 Ballet GD 5 Tap GD 6 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet (School Only) Hip-Hop Karate Kid1 (Beginners) Karate Kid2 (Colored Belt) Latin Rhytyms Level 1 (5-7 years old) Latin Rhytyms Level 2 (5-7 years old) Little Gymnastics (3.5-4 yo) Liv Dance - Level 1A+B (7yrs-12yrs) Pre-Primary Ballet Prep Ballet – 4 yrs Primary Ballet Primary Ballet
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3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 4.30pm Heba 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Melina 4.30pm Ravil 4.00pm Beth 9.30am Oana 2.00pm Silvi 2.45pm Silvi 4.45pm Karen 3.15pm Beth 4.30pm Beth 5.00pm Helena 5.30pm Jamie 4.30pm Jamie 6.00pm Helena 5.30pm Beth 6.30pm Jamie 2.25pm Lauren 4.15pm Ahmed 4.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Slavica 4.00pm Leidy 5.00pm Leidy 2.00pm Julia 4.00pm Sharmila 3.45pm Jamie 3.45pm Helena 4.00pm Karen 4.15pm Helena
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GD 1 Ballet (7-8 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR GD 2 Ballet (9+ yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Modern The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Modern The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 8 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Irish Dancing The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Irish Dancing The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Karate Kid1 (Beginners) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Karate Kid2 (Colored Belt) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Kids Martial Arts (Prebooking) The Yoga Studio Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Pre Primary Ballet (5 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet (3-4 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet - School Only Raffles World Academy Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Regent International School Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 years old) Regent International School Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Regent International School Yoga for Kids The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club
Rhythmic Gymnastics The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Rhythmic Gymnastics The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Rhythmic Gymnastics The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR
2.45pm Angel 3.30pm Angel 4.30pm Angel 3.00pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia
TUESDAY Advanced Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Advanced 1 Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (5-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Motor City Beginners Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Beginners Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Contemporary The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 1 Modern The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Grade 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City Grade 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Modern The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City Karate Kid (MIXED) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Kids Martial Arts (Prebooking) The Yoga Studio Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Regent International School Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yo) Regent International School Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Regent International School Yoga The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Young Musicians 2 (4-5 yrs) Uptown Primary School Young Musicians 3 (5-6 yrs) Uptown Primary School Young Musicians 4 (6-7 yrs) Uptown Primary School Zumba Kids (4-6 years) GFX Studio Zumba Kids (7-11 years) GFX Studio Zumba Kids Junior Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Zumba Kids Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR
5.30pm Sabum 6.30pm Beth 3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 4.30pm Heba 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Melina 5.30pm Ravil 3.30pm Jamie 4.30pm Helena 3.30pm Sabum 3.30pm Sabum 4.00pm Crystal 4.45pm Crystal 5.45pm Crystal 6.45pm Crystal 6.00pm Jamie 4.30pm Beth 3.45pm Beth 4.00pm Jamie 5.00pm Helena 5.15pm Lizelle 5.00pm Jamie 5.45pm Becky 6.00pm Helena 6.15pm Lizelle 5.30pm Beth 4.30pm Sabum 4.30pm Sabum 4.30pm Slavica 3.30pm Mahboube 3.45pm Becky 3.45pm Helena 4.30pm Becky 4.30pm Lizelle 3.15pm Beth 5.15pm Becky 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3.45pm Karine 3.45pm Maristela 4.30pm Maristela 5.15pm Maristela 4.30pm Cris Bonet 5.30pm Cris Bonet 4.30pm Monique 5.00pm Monique
WEDNESDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y)
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3.30pm Madalina
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3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Melina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Ravil 4.30pm Madalina 3.45pm Jamie 6.00pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 5.00pm Heba 4.30pm Heba 3.15pm Crystal 4.00pm Crystal 5.00pm Crystal 6.00pm Crystal 4.30pm Sheena Lakhani 4.30pm Helena 4.15pm Beth 5.00pm Jamie 5.00pm Lizelle 6.00pm Lizelle 5.15pm Helena 5.15pm Beth 6.15pm Helena 6.00pm Jamie 6.15pm Beth 4.15pm Becky 3.30pm Becky 4.15pm Lizelle 3.45pm Helena 3.00pm Becky 4.15pm Jamie 5.00pm Becky 3.30pm Beth 4.30pm Maristela
THURSDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Ballet - Grade 4 Ballet - Grade 5 Beginners Taekwondo Contemporary & Jazz Dance Intermediate Taekwondo Kids Ballet Little Gymnastics (3.5-4 yo) Live Dance - Level 1A (7yrs-9yrs) Live Dance - Level 1B (10yrs-12yrs) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (6-8 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Tiger Kids (3-6 years)
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3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Melina 3.30pm Ravil 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 5.30pm Madalina 5.30pm Ravil 3.30pm Heba 4.00pm Heba 3.30pm Sabum 5.00pm Heba 4.30pm Sabum 4.00pm Susan 1.00pm Julia 4.00pm Sharmila 5.00pm Sharmila 2.00pm Julia 3.00pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.15pm Julia 6.45pm Julia 4.30pm Warren Connelly
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DUBAI - CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES
Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Ballet Grade 3 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Grade 5 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Grade 6 &7 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Pointe W Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Bollywood Kids (6-13 years) GFX Studio GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 8 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Grade 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Interfoundation Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Tap The Ballet Centre, Motor City Junior Modern (7-8 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pre Primary Ballet (5 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet (3-4 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet (6+ y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Primary Modern The Ballet Centre, Motor City Young Musicians 4 (5-6 yrs) Jumeirah Music Centre
Tiger Kids (7-9 years)
GFX Studio
5.30pm
Warren Connelly
Gems of Yoga
4.30pm Jithu
FRIDAY Kids Yoga (Pre-book)
Timetables are subject to change. Please refer to the service directory for the contact details of the above - mentioned Dance, Yoga, Fitness Centres & Health Clubs. 36 | APRIL Connector
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Dr. SAMA ZIBDEH Specialist General Surgeon (Breast Surgery) Australia Dubai
Dr. CHRISTIAAN DE BRUYNE
Dr. ROGER BATROUNI Specialist General Surgeon Belgium Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Specialist General Surgeon (Obesity Surgery) Belgium Dubai
Dr. HAYAN ADI
• Laparoscopic Surgery
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04-349 6666
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Reasonable Cost
• Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy for sweaty hands • Breast Conserving Surgery • Veins (without surgery) • Internal Laser (Endolaser & Endovenous laser) • Sclerotherapy (Injections) • External Laser
• Vein Surgery
(stripping, micro-phlebectomy)
• Ultrasound Doppler Evaluation
Also in Dubai Marina
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Dr. SERIFE SIMSEK
Specialist General Surgeon France Abu Dhabi
Most insurance accepted
(ligation, infrared, stapling, rectal prolapse repair)
Dr. ANTOINE HANNA
Specialist General Surgeon France Dubai, Abu Dhabi
www.EmiratesHospital.ae
Dubai - Marina
04-447 1555
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