August 2015 Connector Dubai

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August 2015

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A family photo shoot A two-night hotel stay

Fat-fighting foods 14 of the best

A coffee with...

Lama Younis

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e were delighted to meet Lama Younis this month, the renowned psychologist and children’s rights activist striving to empower communities and create healthier, stronger societies in the UAE. She is an amazing woman determined to make a difference. Speaking of trying to make a difference, the non-profit animal rescue group 38smiles has helped a huge number of Dubai’s homeless and injured animals over the years, but they do need our support. See what you can do to help on page 60.

If you’re looking for some travel ideas we give you some of the Connector team’s top tips for places they’ve visited this summer. There’s also some short break ideas and might I suggest the Waldorf Astoria RAK - I was there recently and had a great time! Back from your travels and all too aware you’ve over-indulged? Then, like me, you’ll love our article on the 14 best fat-fighting foods to keep weight loss simple!

Up for grabs this month is a 2 night stay in Oman, a family photo shoot from Johnson’s Baby and more… simply visit www.connector.ae to enter now!

Enjoy!

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Kids & Education

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Animal Magic

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Beauty & Bodycare

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Health & Fitness

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A COFFEE WITH… Lama Younis BENTLEY’S FLYING SPUR The drive of your life RAK RETREAT The Waldorf Astoria TRAVEL TIPS! From the Connector team BON APPÉTIT Corn beef scotch eggs 5 SUMMER LOLLIES To make with the kids BEING A FOSTER PARENT To Dubai’s homeless animals EDITOR’S PICKS My top beauty treats BEAUTY APPS The ones you need 14 FAT FIGHTING FOODS To keep weight loss simple

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I really enjoyed your interview with sailor Sam Davies. What an amazing woman and an example of what can be achieved when you have determination and a passion. It just shows you can be anything you want to be in life. I’m really enjoying the series on inspirational women in the magazine. Best regards, Gillian

Dear Connector, I loved last month’s recipe for summer soup. I always read recipes but never seem to get around to trying them, but I had some ladies for lunch yesterday and decided to give it a go as it was just so hot.

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Great to see your selection of mini breaks in Connector. My husband is unable to take any leave this summer so we have decided to take some long weekends and holiday closer to home. There are some amazing offers at the local hotels and resorts - keep them coming!

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Hi Louise, thanks for the info on places that are open for lunch during Ramadan. My friend was visiting and as non-fasters it saved us a lot of time knowing where to go. From Saskia

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THIS month

A coffee with…

Lama Younis

Connector chats to Lama Younis: psychologist, children’s rights activist and founder of Hissah Enrichment Centre.

What brought you to Dubai?

Dubai, being an international hub that is open to new ideas and entrepreneurial ventures, provides an ideal platform for entrepreneurs to explore new dimensions of business. Moreover, Dubai accepts the leadership role that women have to play in business and creates opportunities for women to grow in a safe environment, along with enjoying a great sense of freedom. Dubai has welcomed the world without compromising on its values and culture; a unique factor which sets it apart as a business hub from the rest of the world. These are some of the reasons I chose Dubai for my unique venture, Hissah Enrichment Centre.

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Describe a typical day.

I am a Forensic Psychologist, Criminologist, Traumatologist and a children’s rights activist. Each day is different for me; some days, I provide people support to overcome situations they have been through, with creative therapeutic techniques such as art and play therapy. On other days, I attend meetings to develop and materialise ideas to try to create a significant change in the society. I believe the community needs education to respond in a timely manner to situations so that they are equipped to take appropriate measures to protect and save lives. So I involve myself in projects that will empower communities and create healthier, stronger societies. A healthy body www.connector.ae

leads to a healthy mind which helps you to stay focused and give your best. Therefore I give a lot of importance to exercise and I work out a few times a week, in addition to my passion for horse riding.

How did you get into this profession?

My aim in life has always been to create change in the world. One of the incidents that had influenced me early in my life was something I witnessed while visiting the local grocery store. I saw an annoyed mother scolding and mercilessly hitting her child with a wooden spatula. I realised that the form of punishment that the mother adopted only harmed the child and did not result in a corrective behaviour. I www.connector.ae

tried to approach security so as to seek some help to stop the mother from hurting her child but he said he had no authority to interfere in the personal matters between a mother and a child. Others were simply walking by like this was a normal scene they had witnessed before.

I realised that people need to be educated on the aspects of discipline and how to distinguish between discipline, punishment and abuse.

In order to create awareness and educate parents and caregivers, I myself needed to be well equipped with tools and resources to counter abuse. This drive led me to pursue Psychology and I graduated in Counselling Psychology from Saudi Arabia’s Effat University.

I then pursued my graduate studies in the UK and obtained a Masters Degree from Middlesex University in London where I double majored in Criminology and Forensic Psychology. This led me to be titled as the first female criminologist and forensic psychologist in the GCC. I worked in the field as a freelancer since 2007 and my professional skills and strong educational background helped me to travel across the entire Middle East region to provide qualified and expert consulting and educational services.

During this time I was also affiliated with Effat University where I taught Developmental Psychology and Communication Methods courses in their Department of Psychology. I was looking for further professional development and in 2008, I attended a post-graduate course at Harvard University entitled Delinquents, Criminals, Psychopaths, and Terrorists. In 2013 I completed a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Traumatology and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and this has helped me to guide and support individuals who have undergone traumatic experiences of abuse in their life. I have also served as guest speakers on different panels, one of them being in Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and Forensic Science in the Islamic Legal System. The topics discussed on this panel were “Discipline and Punishment of Children” as well as, “Child Abuse: A General Perspective in Saudi Arabia”. I also served as a panel member in the seminar “Role of Women in Family Business” which was held in support of the noble legislation undertaken by Connector AUGUST | 19

organise events and workshops for people to come together and share their experiences.

Recently we organised the first registered National Cancer Survivors Day in the GCC which brought together people from different walks of life. These events help you to reflect and be thankful for the enriching life that you have.

And the worst?

HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai in 2012, to make it compulsory for companies and businesses to appoint women to their boards and senior managerial roles.

The education I have received, my years of experience working with abuse victims and research on topics related to abuse have helped me to understand the services and assistance that is required in the GCC to protect individuals and create safer communities. This is what led to the establishment of Hissah Enrichment Center which was built in response to the region’s growing need to provide education, training and consulting in areas related to coping with societal change and to strengthen personal and professional relationships in the workplace, the home and the community.

What is the best thing about your job?

The best part of my job is to be able to help and support people to transform their life into something meaningful. When I say transform, I don’t get to do it... I hold their hands, stand next to them and we do it together. Most often, people do not realise their own potential and get caught up in past experiences. I constantly remind people “There is no future in your past”. It hinders them from reaching their true potential and moving forward in their lives. It gives me happiness to guide these individuals and help educate them to be insightful about themselves.

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There is no worst part of my job, but there are definitely challenges. I believe you have to enjoy what you do in life, so work becomes a transforming experience and not tasks that you have to complete. I see the challenges that I face as learning experiences that help me think of alternative approaches to situations and move forward in an efficient manner.

What was a standout moment in your career?

The standout moments are when I see the happiness on children’s faces and the change that I see in my clients. It makes me feel that I have made a worthwhile difference in their lives. I believe it is these achievements that lead me to being recognised in the community. I have been listed as one of the “The 100 Most Powerful Arabs Under 40” by Arabian Business in April 2015 and “Middle East, 50 personalities you need to know” by the Italian news from the world website, SecoloNuovo. I was also featured in the Destination Riyadh magazine as one of “The Most Powerful Saudis Under 40”. In November 2014, I was awarded the “Woman in Business” title by the second Arabian Business StartUp Awards - all great blessings in less than two years since I opened HEC.

What advice would you have for any young person wanting to get into your field?

Believe in yourself and your potential. When you work towards your goal let it be for the common good of humanity and not for selfish needs. When you give selflessly to the world, God will reward you in abundance.

Your motto

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THIS month

DSS Kids Starz

Jaden Smith and his sister Willow Smith, the kids of the incredibly popular actor Will Smith, are coming to The Dubai Mall on Thursday 13th and Saturday 15th August. Jaden Smith will be hosting a concert on one day, after which he will be joined by his sister who will launch a new fashion line from their brand Misfits at the Kids Fashion Fest.

Admission is free. Call 04-5561580.

Family fun factory

Atlantis, The Palm’s newest family attraction, the Family Fun Factory, is an exciting indoor entertainment destination packed with video games, prizes, treats and arts & crafts, all available for unlimited play for one fixed price - perfect for keeping youngsters (and parents) entertained during the summer months. Taking place until 31st August from 3pm to 10pm daily, the Fun Factory costs Dhs 75 per child (16 and under) including one free adult entry with every purchase. Included in the cost will be unlimited play on all games, giving youngsters the best chance to win amazing gifts and prizes from five exciting zones. Free face painting will also be offered alongside arts and crafts and the chance to purchase a selection of carnival themed sweets and treats. Call 04-4261000 or visit www.atlantisthepalm.com.

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Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows

Hailing from the state of Melbourne, Australia, Joe Camilleri & The Black Sorrows is a band that dips its toes in blues, roots, RnB, country, jazz and even Gospel music. See them at The Music Room at Majestic Hotel, Bur Dubai on Friday 7th August. Admission is Dhs 120 and tickets are available from Timeout Tickets. Call 04-3598888.

Jungle adventure!

This month, check out Adventureland, the indoor entertainment facility which first opened its doors in 2002. Located at Sahara Centre, Adventureland now covers 70,000 square feet of floor space and houses signature attractions such as the indoor roller coaster and elevated train. They have now added exciting new rides including the Motocoaster, two-level indoor Go Kart track and four-level Soft Play facility. The new attractions deliver their thrills in a unique jungle setting, providing a virtual world of tall tree canopies, tribal huts and exotic animals.

The lush rainforest theme is enhanced with a specially-designed and fully-integrated light and sound effects system. Adventureland’s exciting new additions now offer a total of 21 rides and attractions, almost a hundred video and simulator games, party halls, food kiosks, and a host of other high quality indoor leisure activities. Visit www.adventureland-sharjah.com. www.connector.ae

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Summer

sports academies

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ubai Sports World (DSW) is back and there’s plenty on offer! This year there is an exhilarating roster of UAE-based sports academies for their biggest-ever schedule of indoor Summer Camps for children aged between 4 and 16.

Last year’s smash hit is back - free badminton courtesy of Shuttle Time Dubai. In addition to complimentary court bookings from 4pm to midnight on weekdays and 8am to midnight on weekends, two of the six courts will also be reserved for companies, clubs and leagues from 4pm to midnight on weekdays. Shuttle Time Dubai will also offer coaching clinics operated by five badminton academies from 8am to 4pm on weekdays.

Besides the six badminton courts there are four pro-standard pitches for five-a-side football, four pro-standard pitches for seven-a-side football and rugby, four basketball courts, two tennis courts, a mini cricket pitch, nets, an Olympic-length 400-metre running track and a regulation-sized volleyball court. An expansive skate-boarding and BMX park designed by extreme sports and recreation retailers, Rage, will boast ramps, rails, pipes and verts; while a state-of-the-art gym by TechnoGym will feature world-class weights and fitness equipment. For the first-time, the gym area will include a dedicated fitness studio for group classes and a cycling studio operated

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IFA football coaching programme will be expertly delivered by English FA and UEFA qualified coaches under the supervision of ex-Premier League and England player, Dale Gordon. With dynamic daily sessions focusing on technique, technical drills and competitive games, the academy will also run adult men’s and women’s leagues.

The IFA Basketball Academy aims to develop and enhance individual skills including shooting and dribbling, passing and team play, and tactical knowledge of offence and defence. The sessions will be run by former professional Ishmael Awange, who played professionally in the USA and China and is the proud wearer of an NCCA Championship ring.

BasicBall are getting ready to score the ultimate slam dunk this summer when they welcome NBA stars Peja Stojakovic and Ricky Rubio. The NBA superstars will be hosting an exclusive six-day training academy alongside certified FIBA coaches from 22nd to 28th August. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for any basketball fan with 2011 NBA Championship winner, two-time NBA Threepoint shootout victor and former FIBA World Champion Peja Stojakovic and Spanish NBA star and Olympic silver medallist, Ricky Rubio, who will host running sessions and passing top tips and tricks.

With an exciting schedule of professional coaching clinics, tournaments and celebrity sessions, G Force Cricket Academy is also back for the third consecutive year. Gopal Jasapara, a former first-class cricketer, will offer lessons to improve form and develop the mental and physical attributes required for competitive cricket. Tennis 360 is also holding a Cardio Tennis Clinic involving aerobic drills, ball striking and TRX exercises. Running Sunday to Thursday, the academy caters to all ages and abilities and aims to develop an overall love for the game.

DSW is open daily between 8am and 12am until 29th August at Dubai World Trade Centre.

For more information or to enrol in the summer camps visit www.dubaisportsworld.ae or call 04-3064000. www.connector.ae

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Millennium Resort Mussanah, Oman

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ith 4 restaurants, 5 swimming pools including a shaded ladiesonly pool and kid’s splash pool, outdoor fitness park, luxurious spa, floodlit tennis courts and an amazing beachfront location, Millennium Resort Mussanah is just 45 minutes from Muscat International Airport or 4 hours drive from Dubai/Abu Dhabi. tFor everyone from families to beach lovers and active sports people, this is the ideal family destination.

Enjoy international buffets and live cooking station at Mydan; savour Moroccan and Far Eastern cuisine in the dynamic, intriguing setting of the Al Bahar Restaurant; relax over delectable coffee, cakes and snacks in the Naseen Lounge; or unwind with a cocktail in the maritime ambience of The Deck, as you gaze out to sea.

For more information on the resort and bookings visit www.millenniumhotels.com/ millenniumresortmussanah

COMPETITION Millennium Resort Mussanah is giving one Connector reader the chance to win a 2 night stay for 2 adults and 2 children including breakfast.

Valid for stays until 20th December 2015. Simply answer the following question by 25th August 2015. Note: Prizes must be collected by 1st November 2015. To enter visit www.connector.ae or www.facebook.com/connectordubai.

How many swimming pools does Millennium Resort Mussanah have?

A. 1 B. 5 C. 10

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Johnson’s Baby

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e all know that wonderful feeling; when you slip off your shoes at the end of a long day, walk through fresh grass or stroll along the beach.

We call it ‘that barefoot feeling’, a moment when you’re relaxed, comfortable and can truly be yourself. Johnson’s Baby knows that every mother wants to capture great photos of their loved ones especially the always-on-thego child.

Barefoot Dubai offers stylish, contemporary and beautiful images that are captured on relaxed and fun photo shoots. They are qualified by the British Institute of Professional Photography and were the first photography company in the UAE to have been awarded membership of The National Association of Professional Child Photographers, an association whose mission is to promote and support the artistry and integrity of professional child photographers around the world.

Visit www.johnsonsbabyme.com/en and www.barefootdubai.com

COMPETITION Johnson’s Baby and Barefoot Dubai Photography are giving one Connector reader the chance to win a free photo shoot for the family. Simply answer the following question by 25th August 2015. Note: Prizes must be collected by 1st November 2015. To enter visit www.connector.ae or www.facebook.com/connectordubai.

What is the barefoot feeling?

A. Walking in stilettos B. Walking in trainers C. Walking in bare feet

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THIS month

The 2015 Bentley Flying Spur Bentley may have re-invented itself with the popular two-door Continental GT, but the new four-door Flying Spur is an essential part of Bentley’s luxury collection.

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he older Continental Flying Spur was really just a stretched out version of the coupe, and wasn’t really refined enough to be classed as a super-luxury limousine. But by dropping the ‘Continental’ affiliation, the 2015 Flying Spur has now moved the focus to the rear seats.

With subtle styling differences, a re-engineered chassis, softer springs, anti-roll bars and bushes, and wider front and rear axles to give it a more confident stance, the team from Crewe have produced a car that is not only distinguishable from its sporty siblings, but has a character all of its own.

Inside the tastefully rendered cabin, filled with muted details of wood and butter-soft leather, the hand-laid stitching and attention to detail creates the ultimate luxury environment.

In the back you can choose between a threeseat bench, or two individual seats with fully adjustable heat, cool and massage functions.

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entertainment systems via the on-board Wi-Fi, and you can even stream dashboard dials to keep an eye on the Sat Nav and speedo.

The front seats are beautifully crafted with the same functions as the rear seats. The fully adjustable steering wheel has all the usual controls available at your fingertips and a large LCD screen in the centre console caters for all your infotainment needs.

The 6Ltr W12, makes 616bhp and 590lb ft of torque (making this the most powerful four-door Bentley), and can achieve 0-60mph in 4.3secs, with a top speed of 200mph (320kmh). The 4Ltr V8 isn’t much slower with 500bhp and 487lb ft of torque and a 0-60mph of 4.9secs and top speed of 183mph (295kmh). Both are driven through ZF’s eight-speed auto transmission to all four wheels and the suspension has four modes ranging from Comfort to Sport. Unless you’re standing on the brakes or attacking a corner, the Spur feels quite balanced for a 2.5-tonne car, which is perhaps its greatest achievement.

The Flying Spur may not be as grand as the Mulsanne, but it is still a compelling symbol of status and wealth, and not only brings this classic British marque in line with its rival, Rolls-Royce, it is a cut above your average German boat.

Call Manish Roy on 04-2944492, 055-1738736 or visit www.bentleymotors.com.

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THIS month

Ras Al Khaimah retreat at the Waldorf Astoria

When it’s your 10th Wedding Anniversary and someone (very kindly) lends you a Bentley Flying Spur for the weekend, what better place to go than the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah!

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hile the drive up to the hotel is impressive, walking into the lobby is even more so.

One of the first things to catch our eye was the grand clock, a feature of all the 20-plus Waldorf Astoria hotels, this one a tribute to Ras Al Khaimah’s rich pearl diving heritage and worth USD 500,000. Off the side of the lobby is Peacock Alley - a signature lounge found in all Waldorf Astoria hotels which could have been cut straight out of a scene from The Great Gatsby. With so much history to take in be sure to make use of your personal concierge, they know all the stories and are available to all guests throughout their stay to cater to their every need.

Our junior suite with a sea view and private balcony was exquisite - but I do love a good bathroom and this one was amazing! Decked in black marble and gold, it had a huge tub, separate rain shower and came complete with big fluffy robes and Salvatore Ferragamo products. Worried I’d never leave, my husband suggested lunch at Azure, the poolside restaurant. After deliciously fresh Mediterranean style food and smashing cocktails we were fit for nothing else except sitting by the stunning pool.

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houses and the famed street in New York, the restaurant is famous for its steak. So after tasting their signature cocktail, The Monroe, we sat down to enjoy some of the best cuts we’ve ever had. Chef Lij’s unique air-dried beef cuts cannot be found anywhere else in the Middle East and are simply delicious. After dinner if you fancy a bit of a boogie head up to 17Squared!

The next morning, breakfast at Qasr al-Bahar was an international affair. The buffet included hearty cooked breakfasts, with various live cooking stations, freshly baked pastries, fresh juices and smoothies, and was served until 12 noon. After some more chill out time at the pool and a spa treat we unfortunately had to head for home.

With eight restaurants and bars, two swimming pools, children’s club, fitness centre, tennis courts, ballroom, sightseeing tours, water sports activities, scuba diving, fishing and infants’ nursery; not forgetting the 18-hole championship golf course and the impressive Al Hajjar Mountains on the horizon - whatever your tastes are there’s something for everyone!

Room rates start from Dhs 950 and you can save 30% with The Hilton Summer Sale.

Visit www.waldorfastoria3.hilton.com or call 07-2035555 for reservations -L.C.

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THIS month

Travel tips!

Where we’ve been this summer...

Lise was in Paris, France Where I stayed

In the 8th Arrondissement near the Place de la Concorde and just round the corner from the Hermès flagship store. My best friend and I ate, walked and talked for 3 days - we vowed never to take any form of transport and must have walked about 20km each day!

Food

For seafood, the classic brasserie Le Boeuf sur le Toit is excellent. This is an art deco Paris institution and I recommend that you ask for a table at the front. For classic French cuisine, try Benoit, one of Alain Ducasse’s restaurants. His other restaurant, the Jules Verne, is in the Eiffel tower and is literally out of this world. Book well in advance.

What I packed

Comfortable shoes! I lived in my Converse, though a little tricky every time I wanted to try shoes on. A Hermès scarf has multiple uses and you may pass as a Parisian! An LBD, great for going to a trendy bar or a smarter restaurant, but simple enough to look casual. A small handbag that you can wear across your chest and with the opening against you - pickpockets are a real menace.

My top tips

Walk, walk, walk…

You can get just as good a meal in a small café as in a nice restaurant. - look for the busy ones.

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petition, they are there to distract you while they pick your pocket!

Look out for exhibitions and events on www.parisinfo.com Do the Louvre Museum in stages, 45 minutes at a time and focus on one area/period or interest, don’t try and do it all.

The Musee des Arts et Metiers is great for older children it has great pieces of 19th and early 20th century engineering. The craftsmanship is amazing. If you ever wondered who invented the machines that build machines, you will find the answer there.

Have your coffee at the bar rather than at a table, it’s cheaper.

Jonny was in Sydney, Australia Where I stayed

Bondi Beach, right on the beach with the most beautiful view of the sea and sand. My brother and I went exploring, hiking and even took our turn at surfing… it’s a lot harder than it looks!

Food

I fell in love with a bar / restaurant called Bucketlist. Situated right on the sea front with a full view of the beach it really is the perfect setting for a sunset meal and drink. Serving delicious seafood along with great BBQ grub. The atmosphere is just right for those sunny days, with chilled out music and good conversation you can really kick back and chill out!

What I packed

Comfy! I never took off my Havaianas, apart from the long walks (they even have vending machines selling them just in case!).

Pack for the weather according to the time of year

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you go. Remember it’s their summer around Christmas, so it can get very hot.

I also packed a few nice shirts and shoes for meals in the city; although you are literally 20 minutes away from sand, sandals and vests the CBD of Sydney has some fantastic trendy bars that will require shoes and a shirt.

My top tips

Do the Bondi to Coogee walk; it travels across the coastline and really is breath-taking. It normally takes around 45 minutes.

Take the bus into the CBD; it is costs a fraction of the price of a taxi (around about $5) and they come every 5 minutes. Look out for the 281 / 280 and the 333 buses. They go straight into town.

Visit the Royal Botanical gardens, these beautiful landscapes include a number of different trees and flowers, perfect for a sunny day.

Take a train up to Katoomba Mountains, it takes just over an hour and drops you into Katoomba. From there take a bus into the Blue Mountains - easily the most scenic place I have ever visited, it also has the world’s steepest train!

Obviously you have to check out the amazing Sydney Harbour Bridge, you can actually walk along it in a group; just make sure you are good with heights! Failing that you can sit back and relax at the Opera Bar. This is situated next door to the iconic Sydney Opera House and from here you can see the bridge and also the opera house.

Go to the public BBQ area in south Bondi.

The council provides an area for people to go and take their own food and cook, as long as you clean up after. Here you can meet new people while watching the sunset.

Don’t go for a short period of time - it takes a while to get there so you may as well make the most of it, try and go for minimum of 3 weeks; it takes 4 days to get over time difference and jet lag!

Vanessa was in Phuket, Thailand Where I stayed

I stayed at the Novotel Karon Beach Resort and Spa - a 10 minute drive from town. The hotel was really nice and relaxing, the room was so comfortable and the service was fantastic! www.connector.ae

They have an amazing pool surrounded by trees - I just loved it! The room rate per night was really affordable - I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Food

Yummy! Don’t be afraid to try out the great markets serving traditional food and cuisine it’s definitely worth it. There’s plenty of seafood, along with fresh fruits and juices which were pretty much my daily cravings! Two of my favourite restaurants were Joe’s Downstairs in Patong Beach, they served Thai cuisine and the most amazing seabass I’ve ever had; and Da Maurizio’s which served Italian cuisine - really nice food with the best view and it is super romantic also at Patong Beach!

What I packed

Casual! My suitcase was full of comfy dresses, shorts and beach wear with flip-flops and a nice flat sandal for the evening. I also took running shoes for walking and a cross body bag to keep my hands free.

My top tips

Visit Phi Phi Island, it’s the most beautiful, quiet island in Thailand.

Walk around Bangla Road at night, well it is the only street in Phuket. In day time there’s nothing much to see but it gets totally mad at night!

Get a massage! They are so cheap… they turned into my daily routine at night before I went to bed.

Get your picture taken with a Tiger at Tiger Kingdom.

Visit Flying Hanuman - one of the best zip lining experience.

Shop until you drop!

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THIS month

Looking for a short

break?

Automatic upgrades

Eastern Mangroves by Jannah’s Family Summer Package gives you an additional bedroom for free for every booking until 15th August. If you book a one bedroom suite you will get an automatic free upgrade to a two bedroom suite for the duration of your stay. Call 800-526624.

The ultimate staycation

Grosvenor House Dubai has created the ultimate weekend package to enjoy this summer.

The exclusive Ultimate Weekend Staycation package is available until 12th September and is priced at Dhs 600 per person including an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room at Grosvenor House Dubai and Friday brunch at either Sloane’s all-day-dining restaurant or Toro Toro (inclusive of soft drinks). You will also have access to the pool facilities at Grosvenor House Dubai as well as the beach and pool facilities at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa. This offer is subject to availability and the overnight stay is valid to book on Thursdays and Fridays for UAE residents only. Call 04-3998888 or visit www.grosvenorhouse-dubai.com.

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Exciting room deals

You don’t need a long drive away from the city to chill out and relax as Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham offers hot deals perfect for the summer season. Check in from Dhs 500 per night for a deluxe room, Dhs 600 for a onebedroom suite and Dhs 900 for a two-bedroom suite.

The package includes buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi for up to three devices per suite. Located at The Walk, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham is five minutes from the beach and is easily accessible to different shopping and dining venues. Summer rates are valid until 30th August 2015, excluding public holidays.

Call 04-3999979, email reservations@hsdubai.com, or visit www.hawthornsuitesdubai.com.

It’s a date

With date harvest season in full swing at Six Senses Zighy Bay, the resort presents a sweet offer for guests to experience this seasonal delight. The promotional package means you can enjoy 10% off a onebedroom villa and 20% off a two-bedroom villa (inclusive of complimentary breakfast). Children under 12 years eat and sleep for free when dining with parents, maximum two children and selecting from the children’s special menu. This offer is valid until 30th September with black-out dates from 20th to 23rd September 2015 and rates start from USD 567 (USD 667). For reservations email zighy@sixsenses.com. www.connector.ae

Stay longer for less

The temperature may be rising, but you and your family can look forward to a cool summer at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates, with special deals from now until 31st August. Stay three nights and save 15%, stay four nights and save 20%, or stay five nights and save 25%. Call 04-4095095 or email reservations.malloftheemirates@kempinski.com.

Super staycation

Treat yourself to a break at Vida Downtown Dubai this summer and enjoy access to the city’s top attractions from VIP passes to the famous aquarium, to a visit to the top of Burj Khalifa. Options include: stay 3 nights and enjoy complimentary passes to Dubai Ice Rink, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, SEGA Republic and Reel Cinemas; or stay 5 nights and enjoy complimentary passes to Dubai Ice Rink, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, SEGA Republic, Reel Cinemas and KidZania. The rates are Dhs 799 (room only) for single occupancy and Dhs 899 (room only) for double occupancy, valid until 31st August and available for UAE residents. Call 04-4238899 or visit www.vida-hotels.com/en/index.aspx.

Desert escape

This summer, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort

by Anantara has launched an offer where your second room or second night is absolutely free. This special offer is available to GCC residents until the end of August 2015. Overnight stays start from Dhs 1,200 including breakfast for two. Alternatively, the Summer Villa Special starts from Dhs 1,999 per night in a onebedroom Anantara Pool Villa, inclusive of buffet breakfast for two adults. This offer is valid until 30th September 2015.

Visit www.qasralsarab.anantara.com. www.connector.ae

Residents’ offer

Experience the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa’s Autograph Collection with an exclusive 15% discount for UAE residents. This special offer includes breakfast for two people, free Internet and an Elixir Spa treatment upgrade (book any 60-minute treatment and receive a 90-minute treatment). Email hgrs.recreation@habtoorhotels.com or call 04-3995000.

Magical Musandam

Make the most of your August and September weekends with the Atana Summer Escape Promotion which includes best available rates and a money-back offer equivalent to the Oman entry visa value when you drive through the border in Ras Al Khaimah. For a family of four, that adds up to Dhs 200, which can be redeemed in any of the hotel restaurants (not available with any other promotion). This promotion is valid until 30th September 2015 and can be booked via www.atanahotels.com.

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A cool summer...

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This month’s dining destinations...

A new look

Toshi, the Grand Millennium Dubai’s popular Pan-Asian Signature Restaurant serving five different cuisines under one roof, is set to welcome diners once again after a complete makeover. The restaurant will open its doors in the middle of August after an extensive remodelling which has given it a whole new look and feel.

Enjoy family style dinners, à la carte options and a variety of set menus as well as a Saturday brunch.

Visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com.

Get set to party

Okku Japanese Restaurant and Lounge introduces Disco Sushi, The Friday Party Brunch.

Expect an original twist on brunch with a stunning bespoke menu and exceptional bottle service set against a backdrop of 80s/90s retro music and quirky style from the best party era. Dhs 599 per person for the full brunch package includes cocktails on arrival, twelve-course bespoke menu and a generous bottle service or pay Dhs 399 for the non-alcoholic package. There is a minimum group booking of four persons. Non brunch guests are free to join in the party from 3pm and take advantage of the cash paying bar. Email reservations@okkudubai.com or call 04-5018777.

French flair

La Residence Restaurant & Lounge at Raffles Dubai offers a French-inspired brunch that includes 14 exquisite courses. Launching on Saturday 15th August and ongoing every Saturday, prices are Dhs 250 (house beverages only - no food), Dhs 300 (soft drinks and food) and Dhs 350 (unlimited house beverages, selected cocktails, Champagne/sparkling wine and Belaire brut). Call 04-3962211 or visit www.laresidence-dubai.com.

The perfect blend

Lazy afternoons in Dubai will never be the same again as The Lotus Lounge at Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa presents its Asian take on the traditional afternoon tea. Taking place from Saturday to Thursday from 2pm to 5pm, the cost is Dhs 145 per person. Email restaurants.dubai@anantara.com or visit www.dubai-palm.anantara.com or call 04-5678304.

Theme dream

Head for Talk restaurant at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach for the new daily theme nights. Enjoy the best of British at the Sunday roast, spice it up on Monday, sample a taste of Asia on Tuesday, Wednesday is Italian Trattoria night, indulge in the flavours of India on Thursday, dive into the Friday Fish Market, or opt for Arabian Night on Saturday. Each night is priced at Dhs 165 (buffet and soft beverages) and Dhs 195 (buffet and beverage package) from 6.30pm to 11pm. Kids 12 and under dine free. Call 04-4498888 or email Talk.Jumeirahbeach@moevenpick.com.

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A culinary flight

Anyone with a penchant for explorative dining should head to Jumeirah Emirates Towers for the Gastronomer’s Dinner - a three-course culinary flight with a difference. Launching on 1st August, the night starts with an aperitif followed by a three-course menu perfectly paired with grape beverages, followed by a dessert cocktail. Served across three different venues, this allows each restaurant to showcase its unique expertise and dishes. This is available for Dhs 750 per person and will be offered daily with a single sitting at 7.30pm. Call 04-3665866 or email JRGreservations@jumeirah.com.

Midnight menu

Dubai’s night owls should head for Maison Mathis Dusit Thani, the 24/7 dining destination at Dusit Thani Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, where a mouth watering feast will satisfy those midnight cravings.

Available daily from 10pm to 1.30am, enjoy a selection of menu items that are ideal for sharing, ranging from healthy, fresh salads to indulgent treats. The set menu is Dhs 150 per person for two courses with two glasses of house grape. Call 04-3357769.

Urban picnic

No need to picnic at the park when you can head to VIDA’s ‘Urban Picnic’ by the pool for a relaxing Friday afternoon, filled with delicious food, funky beats, and fun in the sun. This is available at Vida Downtown’s 3in1 Restaurant and Lounge for Dhs 265 (with soft beverages and juices), Dhs 295 (with selected beverages) or Dhs 495 (with unlimited bubbly).

Dhs 100 will be added to each package, per guest for booking a cabana by the pool.

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Something for everyone

JW Marriott Hotel Dubai invites you to savour the spirit of Japan with their Japanese food festival evening available from Saturday to Wednesday and priced at Dhs 215 (with soft beverages), Dhs 375 (with house beverages) and Dhs 60 for children aged 6 to 12 years. Or you could visit Hofbrauhaus for an authentic Bavarian Munch and Match Menu where original German dishes are paired with the region’s best frosty brews, served daily from 6pm to 11.30pm. Finally, the Friday Family Funtastic Brunch is where you can dine around at The Market Place, Hofbräuhaus and Bamboo Lagoon while your kids are entertained. Prices are Dhs 275 (soft beverages), Dhs 375 (house beverages) and Dhs 60 for children aged 6 to 12 years. Kids under 6 dine free. Call 04-6077977 or visit www.marriottdiningatjw.ae.

Social dining

Little More café offers Friday brunch at the Internet City outlet for Dhs 95 per person and Dhs 55 for kids. The warm and relaxing interior, outstanding service and extensive selection of dishes make it the perfect haven for a fun gathering. For those who wish to make the most of being indoors during the weekend, Little More’s team will deliver to the home or office, bringing fresh food straight to the door across Media City, Tecom, JLT, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah and DAFZA. Call 04-4200100.

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DINING out

The best of Belgian

Belgian Café at Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City has something for everyone this summer. King of Prawns night on Saturday offers 1 kilo of grilled King Tiger prawns, garlic bread, mixed salad and Belgian fries with two draught beverage for Dhs 220.

Mighty Steak on Sundays features a half kilo of New Zealand’s grass-fed Rib Eye with one draught beverage for Dhs 150 and mussel Mania on Monday offers two pots of mussels with two draught beverage for Dhs 220 (for two persons).

Burgers & Brews on Tuesdays offers a trio of mini burgers and one draught beer for Dhs 115, and Belgian Beef Ribs on Wednesdays includes one draught for Dhs 150. Call 04-7011127/28 or email restaurantreservation.dfc@ihg.com.

The best of the US

Enjoy the best of the US at West 14th, Oceana Beach Club with a selection of the butcher’s favourite cuts and grapes on Sunday and Monday for Dhs 295 (with half a bottle of red grape per person). Alternatively, the 3 in 1 Lunch offers your three favourite dishes with a coffee or tea for Dhs 120 from Sunday to Thursday; the Friday Long Lunch is Dhs 299 (soft drinks) and Dhs 399 (unlimited grapes and spirits); and Mom’s Morning, every morning from 9.30am to 11am, offers a Baker’s Basket, a choice of hot beverage and one hour of child supervision for Dhs 85. Call 04-4445613 or email dine.ibnbattuta@moevenpick.com.

Mixing it up

InterContinental Dubai Festival City offers a host of dining promotions to tempt your taste buds. Try the new four-course dinner menu at Reflets par Pierre Gagnaire priced at Dhs 450 (excluding beverages), available Monday to Saturday. Anise offers the Seafood Indulgence every Thursday night and every Friday lunchtime for Dhs 275 (soft beverage) and Dhs 375 (house beverage). Kids under 12 years are free (limited to two children accompanying two full paying adults). Terra Firma Steakhouse is hosting Prime Pair Wednesdays offering the best US steaks with a choice of two sides and a glass of selected beverage for Dhs 290. Email restaurantreservation.dfc@ihg.com or call 04-7011127/28.

Go gluten-free

Per Te Ristorante e Café, Jumeirah’s hidden gem, has handcrafted glutenfree menu items to cater to those with gluten-intolerance and allergies. The authentic Italian specialities are also ideal for health conscious diners. The specials are available for dine-in only.

Call 04-3446455.

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Get set to brunch

For a limited time only, the world’s highest theatre club, The Act Dubai at Shangri La Hotel, Dubai UAE, will host The Brunch Club, a Peruvian brunch in partnership with Love Parties. This will be followed by an after-brunch featuring a special drink package for those who wish to carry on the party. Available every Friday for Dhs 450 for ladies and Dhs 550 for gents (including house wine and spirits, beers and soft drinks). The drink package (free bar) is Dhs 350. Email reservations@theactdubai.com or call 04-3551116. www.connector.ae

DINING out

Dining delights

Pergolas restaurant at Al Murooj Rotana brings you exciting culinary offers from all over the world.

It’s the Far East Feast every Sunday and Al Dente night every Thursday, each with prices starting from Dhs 189.

Alternatively, Tuesday Seafood night offers a lavish buffet starting from Dhs 249. Then the Pergolas Friday Brunch offers a fun family day priced at Dhs 135 for kids and starting from Dhs 220 for adults.

Visit www.rotanatimes.com or call 04-3211111.

Sweet summer deals

Enjoy the Mahec Friday brunch at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre this summer for Dhs 99 (non-alcoholic) or Dhs 125 (with two glasses of wine, beer or house cocktail).

Alternatively, The Dubliner’s Fish ‘n’ Chips promotion, available every Saturday to Thursday from noon to 11.45pm, is Dhs 85 (with one selected alcohol beverage).

Visit www.lemeridien-dubai.com or call 04-7022455.

New summer offerings

Viva Espana

Head for The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina where El Sur’s Spanish Family Lunch is back every Saturday for Dhs 195 (soft beverages), Dhs 295 (free-flowing sangria, hops and grape) with a set menu for kids between six to 12 years priced at Dhs 95 (kids under six dine free).

In addition, El Sur offers Sur-Downers from 6pm to 8pm from Saturday to Wednesday with selected cocktails, hops, grapes and sangria priced at Dhs 25 or after work bubbles featuring a Veuve Clicquot bottle for Dhs 495 or a glass for Dhs 95.

Then #GetSurcial Ladies Night every Sunday offers the ladies three free drinks; Monday Vino & Paella night is Dhs 145 for two and Dhs 75 for each additional person; Buenos Martes every Tuesday offers six tapas with free-flowing grape, hops and sangria for Dhs 195; and the Tapas Lunch every Friday starts from Dhs 245 or Dhs 175 (soft beverage package). Call 04-3997700.

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Zuma Japanese restaurant, lounge and bar offer a selection of new summerinspired dishes. These include a number of light and refreshing vegetarian options, each of which have been carefully created using bold ingredients such as summer truffle and pickled eggplant for a fresh, temporary addition to the menu. Zuma signature dishes now appear in bite-sized form on the bar menu. Call 04-4255660 or visit www.zumarestaurant.com.

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DINING out

Something for everyone

Head for Butcher’s Block at Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai every Tuesday evening and indulge in premium steaks, gourmet burgers, sausages, veal and lamb chops priced at Dhs 235 (with non-alcoholic beverages) and Dhs 330 (with alcoholic beverages).

Alternatively, have a lobsterlicious Thursday at Dunes Café with an unlimited lobster feast for Dhs 240 (non-alcoholic beverages) and Dhs 345 (alcoholic beverages). Finally, enjoy an extensive daily menu of Vietnamese dishes at Hoi An and traditional Cantonese cuisine at Shang Palace, each priced at Dhs 500 per person. Call 04-4052703 or email f&breservations.sldb@shangri-la.com.

A taste of India

Fine-dining Indian hot spot, Mint Leaf of London, offers brunch with a new menu, available from 1pm to 4.30pm every Friday and Saturday and priced at Dhs 195 (soft beverage package), Dhs 295 (house cocktails and beverages), Dhs 345 (Prosecco package) and Dhs 435 (Champagne package). All alcohol packages serve free-flowing cocktails. Alternatively, enjoy a sophisticated Monday Ladies’ Night where the girls can feast on fabulous canapes and sip on three complimentary cocktails, bubbly or wine; whilst the guys can enjoy 30% discount on food and drink. Call 04-7060900 or email reservations@mintleafdubai.com.

The ultimate family affair

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach introduces a culinary adventure through Friday Brunch at Suq, its lively, interactive restaurant. Offering a journey through international cuisine and exciting tastes with six multi ethnic live cooking stations the brunch features an extensive range of Middle Eastern, Oriental, Asian and Western favourites. Prices are Dhs 350 (non-alcoholic beverages), Dhs 500 (white, red and sparkling wines) and Dhs 650 (with premium Champagne). There is 50% discount for ages 6 to 12 years. Call 04-2707802.

Bites from Brazil

Launching on Saturday 1st August at Media One Hotel, Spirito Lounge & Kitchen brings Brazilian flavour to the heart of Dubai. The new dining concept offers authentic South American dishes inspired by street food and the dynamic lifestyle and ethos of natives. Take advantage of 50% discount to the food bill for anyone dining throughout August. Visit www.spirito.ae or email info@spirito.ae.

Home delivery

Dubai’s British Gastropub, Reform Social & Grill, is to launch a delivery service to surrounding areas on Friday 17th August.

Operating in The Lakes, JLT and Tecom throughout launch, The Greens, Springs and Meadow areas will also be introduced over the coming months. Deliveries are available Sunday to Saturday between noon and 10pm and orders can be placed by telephone, with a minimum spend of Dhs 110 and an estimated delivery time of one hour. Visit www.ReformSocialGrill.ae or call 04-4542638.

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OKKU @ H Hotel

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inner of the Caterer Awards’ ‘Restaurant Of The Year’ for three years in a row, this luxury Japanese restaurant and lounge, located at the H Hotel, #1 Sheikh Zayed Road, serves up some amazing signature dishes.

What we ate To get a sense of the menu, we were served a taster selection especially prepared by the chef.

This included three types of edamame beans (chilli-garlic, truffle teriyaki and hakata sea salt), together with green bean tempura with yuzu-truffle aioli, and grilled asparagus skewers.

From the small plate menu we tried the ‘O’ style ginger salmon sashimi (amazing!), tuna & foie gras carpaccio and the O’ style avocado volcano (fab!). For mains we had the wagyu himalayan shioyaki (perfection!), miso lobster onigarayaki, seabass mushiyaki and a mouth-watering platter of selected sushi. Everything was cooked to perfection and, even though there was an abundance of food, all the plates went back empty!

Verdict In addition to some of the best Japanese food I have tasted, the level of service and attention to detail was impeccable. From the welcoming cocktails on arrival, to the Sommeliers expert advice on wine pairing, the whole experience was faultless and definitely a night to remember.

Price Youkosos start from Dhs 19, salads from Dhs 60, grilled skewers from Dhs 48, tempura from Dhs 45, small plates from Dhs 60 and mains from Dhs 105.

Email reservations@okkudubai.com or call 04-5018777. - L.C. www.connector.ae

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GOOD food

Bon appétit!

CORN BEEF SCOTCH EGGS

Fortnum & Mason, the London store, claims to have invented the Scotch Egg in 1738 and they still sell them in their deli today for £3.50 each. Scotch eggs are available all over the UK in supermarkets, pubs and restaurants and also Dubai’s deli counters. They are ideal for picnics, school packed lunch, party buffets, as a main course or just a snack. Traditionally made with sausage meat, our recipe is corn beef and baked instead of fried, saving on calories. You can make them ahead of time and refrigerate but do not freeze.

Serves 4

Ingredients 1 large can corn beef 4 hardboiled eggs, peeled (boil for 8 minutes and cool) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon flour

pinch of salt pinch of pepper 1 egg beaten 1 cup dry bread crumbs (or packet bread crumbs) 1 non-stick oven tray oil to grease oven tray

Method

Preheat oven to 200C (400F) (Gas 6), grease the oven tray.

Place corn beef in a bowl with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and flour, mash with a fork. Divide mixture into four equal parts.

Flatten out and mould around the eggs, rolling between your hands to shape leaving no gaps. Next place bread crumbs into a dish and have the beaten egg ready.

Dip the balls into egg, and then roll in the bread crumbs until well coated. Shake off excess. Place eggs on to prepared greased tray and bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until breadcrumbs are crispy and corn beef is cooked through. Allow to cool and serve with garlic mayo and a mixed salad. Enjoy!

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GOOD food

Avocado 4 easy ways Ava-smoothie!

Base • • •

whole avocado ½ - 1 cup almond or dairy milk.

1 tbsp honey or agave syrup (optional sweetener)

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Add a whole banana (the riper the sweeter), or try a frozen browned banana.

Mango also goes well with this recipe!

Handful of spinach (for a nutrient boost you’ll barely taste!)

1 tbsp of chia seeds for antioxidants 1 tbsp of flax seed for a fatty acid and fibre boost.

1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla) for a post workout boost!

Breakfast avo & eggs on toast Base •

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Your choice of bread - wholegrain, sourdough, rye, pumpernickel, or glutenfree, toasted (two slices).

2 poached, fried or soft boiled eggs (runny, or to preference).

Avocado spread Combine the following ingredients in a bowl and mash with the back of a fork, then spread onto toast.

• ½ avocado • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • lemon juice (1 tsp or to taste) • sea salt and coarse black pepper to taste.

• 1 tbsp of room temperature butter or olive oil (try a garlic, chili or basil infused one for an extra kick)

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Cut cherry tomatoes into halves, sprinkle with cracked salt and black pepper, drizzle with a tsp of olive oil and microwave for 30-60 seconds until soft and sizzling.

Also goes great with a couple of strips of your favourite bacon for a more indulgent breakfast. www.connector.ae

Easy peasy guacamole •

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Scoop out 5 large avocados (slightly soft to press and black in colour) into a bowl.

Immediately add the juice of 1-2 limes or small lemons (to taste) to prevent browning, and mash with the back of a fork.

Gently combine the following into the mixture: • 1 diced medium red or white onion • ¾ cup fresh chopped coriander • 1 large tomato, diced (not overly ripe) • freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste • 1 clove of garlic (pressed/ minced)

Optional • Finely chopped jalapeno peppers, a couple of drops of hot sauce, paprika or dried chilli flakes for a spicy kick!

Serve as a side or with your favourite tortilla chips!

Creamy avocado garlic dressing • • •

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½ avocado ¼ cup greek yoghurt ¼ tsp garlic powder (or one small fresh clove pressed) salt & pepper to taste dash of extra virgin olive oil squeeze of lime juice

Optional • Replace or half-half the greek yoghurt with sour cream. Add a hint of spice with a pinch of chilli powder, paprika or cayenne pepper.

Mash avocados thoroughly with a fork or puree and combine the rest of the ingredients until smooth. www.connector.ae

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HOME & garden

Summer

H&M Home

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The One

Indigo Living Indigo Living

Fiore Rosso

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HOME & garden

Five simple tips to save water at home

shower consumes an estimate of 114 litres of water. That is a total of 144 litres, 1008 litres weekly, 4,320 litres monthly, 52,560 litres yearly for just washing, brushing teeth and showering. So close the faucet when not in use, the environment and your wallet will thank you.

According to DEWA, residents in the UAE use 500 litres of water per day compared to an international average of 300 litres a day. The largest uses of household water are when flushing the toilet, taking showers and baths. Despite the fact that over 70% of the planet is covered by water, almost 900 million people around the world still lack access to safe drinking water. The importance of water cannot be undermined and as a resource we must conserve it.

2. Repair dripping taps. We’ve all experienced an episode of a dripping tap, whether in the bathroom or kitchen. While it may seem like a few drops of water, it accumulates and could fill a 20 litre bucket over time. Invest in repairing any broken taps in your home and save water and reduce your bills.

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here are ways in which we can save water and contribute to the wellbeing of the planet. www. helpling.ae, UAE’s online platform for cleaning services and advocate of ecofriendly living, offers tips on how to save water: 1. Turn off the tap while brushing teeth and reduce shower time. As simple as it sounds, it is also greatly neglected. We tend to wash our face and brush our teeth while keeping the water tap running. The average water running for five minutes of washing hands and brushing teeth is estimated at 30 litres.

A 15-minute

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3. Do not use the dishwasher half load.

Ten minutes of washing dishes by hand consumes 57 litres of water while running the dishwasher for one load consumes around 8 litres daily. You obviously save water by using the dishwasher, however always ensure that it is fully loaded to conserve water consumption.

4. Use a spray bottle to clean. When cleaning the various rooms in the house, use a spray bottle to minimise the amount of water wasted without compromising on the cleaning process. Use a solution of water mixed with disinfectant and wipe with a cloth to ensure ultimate cleaning.

5. Water your plants early in the morning or in the afternoon. The UAE is known for its hot summer. The best time to water plants during the summer months is in the early morning or in the afternoon while it is cool enough.

This allows the water to run down the soil and reach the roots of the plant without being lost to evaporation.

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KIDS & education

5 G

summer lollies

et creative with these easy to make treats, perfect for summer and healthier than readymade options! Here are a few ideas you can experiment with, using this basic format of mixing fresh fruits with yogurts and fruit juices.

Combine the following ingredients in a blender until smooth, pour mixture into four ice lolly moulds and add sticks. Freeze for at least 4 hours until completely solid.

Mixed berry blast

Creamy blueberry

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250g of blue and blackberries 100ml of plain or vanilla flavoured yogurt 1 tsp of honey

Banana milk & honey • • • •

2 ripe bananas 50ml yogurt (plain, vanilla or strawberry) 50ml whole milk 2 tsps of honey

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250g of mixed berries (blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) 100ml of apple juice 2 tbsps of yogurt

Mango ctrus tango • • •

250g of fleshed out mango 100ml of fresh orange juice Squeeze of lime

Strawberry white chocolate sprinkle 250g strawberries 50g caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 150ml plain yogurt

After the lollies are frozen, dip the tips into 100g of melted white chocolate and then immediately into rainbow sprinkles.

Fun tip

Add thinly sliced pieces of the accent fruit after blending for added texture and taste. www.connector.ae

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Your community. Your school.

Welcome to Ranches Primary School at Arabian Ranches 2

Admissions Now Open for September 2015 Download our application form at www.rpsdubai.com

Visit our Admissions Centre at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club Sun-Thurs: 8am to 4pm Saturdays: 10am to 4pm

Enjoy the simple pleasures of life that come with a world-class school in your community.

• EYFS and Cambridge Primary curriculums • Fully-equipped science and computer labs • Specialist facilities for music, art and foreign languages • Two multi-purpose halls • • • •

Temperature-controlled pool Networked library Outdoor play and learning areas Spacious cafeteria

• Innovative home-learning programme • Thoughtfully designed after-school activities • ICT BYOD programme • Arabic language from FS1 • Parent-friendly timings • Community-based mother tongue lessons • Personalised communication portal

School opening and operations are subject to the completion of the building and final approval from KHDA.

Ranches Primary School (Branch of International Management Ventures LLC) Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai | www.rpsdubai.com | Call 800 1777

KIDS & education

ASK

the expert How can yoga be beneficial for kids?

Preparing for the first day of school

As a parent, finding the right school for your child was the first of many important decisions you needed to make. So, when it comes to that all-important first day of school, it’s perfectly understandable to have concerns and worries - but beware these can be transferable! Being worried is normal because your child starting “big school” can be almost as daunting for you as it is for your child. Try not to let your child see this as it may make them anxious.

Preparation and communication is the key factor to a smooth transition. It is therefore imperative that as parents you have returned all of the documentation that the school’s administrative team has requested. Prior to the first day of school, it is essential that you have updated the school with your up to date contact information, along with returning the school’s Medical Form.

Start to prepare a checklist to ensure you are ready. Have you purchased all of the necessary school uniform? Is it labelled with your child’s full name? Are you aware of the schools drop off and collection procedure? The day before check the schools website and communication portals for any updates. Most importantly, have an early night and make sure the family has a healthy nutritious breakfast in readiness for the day ahead. The morning of, ensure you leave in plenty of time to get to school and you are not rushing from the house at the last minute.

There will only be one first day of ‘Big School’ therefore ensure that everyone is fully prepared to make it enjoyable and memorable day.

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Our children live in a hurry-up world of busy parents, school pressures, incessant lessons, video games, malls, and competitive sports.

We usually don’t think of these influences as stressful for our kids, but often they are. The bustling pace of our children’s lives can have a profound effect on their innate joy - and usually not for the better.

Yoga can help counter these pressures, when children learn techniques for self-health, relaxation, and inner fulfilment, they can navigate life’s challenges with a little more ease.

Yoga at an early age encourages self-esteem and body awareness with a physical activity that’s non-competitive. Fostering cooperation and compassion - instead of opposition - is a great gift to give our children.

Children derive enormous benefits from yoga. Physically, it enhances their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness.

In addition, their concentration and sense of calmness and relaxation improves. Doing yoga, children exercise, play, connect more deeply with the inner self, and develop an intimate relationship with the natural world that surrounds them.

Children need to discover the world on their own .Yoga is a recreation which can improve behaviour and focus, increase strength, flexibility and balance, and also promote self-regulation in children with special needs through posture, breathing, and mindfulness. There are many postures that can be selected specifically for children on the slow development or autism spectrum, with ADHD, Dyslexic, sensory processing and emotional/behavioural disorders, and other exceptionalities.

“Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.” B.K.S. Iyengar.

With thanks to Tender Hearts. www.connector.ae

ANIMAL magic

Being a foster parent 38smiles is a non-profit animal rescue group that was created in 2012. Since day one, the founder and a group of likeminded animal lovers have been trying their very best to help the stray animals of Dubai.

Their motto is “Helping the strays of today become the pets of tomorrow’’.

38smiles rescues sick and injured stray animals and provides them with the vet care they need. They find them foster homes where they can be properly socialised and allow them to become acquainted to living indoors and becoming part of a family.

38smiles relies on support from the public with fundraising, fostering and volunteering.

One of the ways to get involved is by being a foster parent. Foster homes are incredibly important, as they provide safe and loving temporary homes for rescued animals until they find forever homes. By opening up your home and offering your time, energy and love to an animal in need, you help rehabilitate, socialise and prepare them for adoption into a forever home.

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to become a pet and frees up a space for another to be rescued from the streets.

38smiles are looking for unique individuals who can dedicate their time to nurturing and loving those who need it most. One of the most rewarding experiences for these carers is seeing a previously uncared for animal finding who they are and learning to trust and enjoy life.

For more information email info@38smiles.com.

A poem to my foster dog

by Diane Morgan I am the bridge, Between what was and what can be.

I am the pathway to a new life.

For one little time you are mine.

I will make you whole.

Because when the time comes I will let you go-not without a tear, But without regret.

For you are safe foreverA new dog needs me now. www.connector.ae

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Furry friends Looking for a home Here are just some of the gorgeous and loveable 38smiles cats and kittens looking for a forever home, email info@38smiles to meet them.

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Meet Buddy & Little C

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BEAUTY & bodycare

The Push Up Buttocks Sculpting Gel from Eric Favre Paris is a multi-action complex shaping gel. It can help lift, shape and firm up your behind by increasing the synthesis of collagen and fibronectins. At the same time, the gel firms and tones your bum as it eliminates excess water with its active ingredients.

Dermatologically tested, it shows a significant reduction of stretch marks and the effects can be seen in just a few weeks.

The Solar Gel Polish collection by Kinetics is a long-lasting new solution to beautiful nails. These gel like nail polishes give an elegant and vibrant manicure that lasts up to 10 days without chipping, with no need for a base coat or UV lamps!

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The new Mask Collection from Caudalie includes 4 masks that offer busy women perfect skin in record time; including detox, purifying and moisture masks as well as a glycolic peel. They combine the power of active ingredients extracted from the vine with highly indulgent textures, so that time out for a face mask becomes a glamorous and relaxing ritual, both for the skin and the mind. Lush!

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Maybelline New York’s latest eyebrow innovation, the Brow Satin Smoothing Duo allows you to define brows with a gel pen and cream powder combo that blend seamlessly for fuller looking natural brows in one handy product!

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Bath & Body Works newest collection - Tahiti Island Dream is addictive! Top notes of fresh coconut water, sparkling mandarin, golden pear and kiwi blossom are combined with the dry notes of Tahitian vanilla musk, skin amber and Australian sandalwood.

The Éminence Balance Collection includes a 2 in 1 masque and moisturiser duo treatment for combination skin and a multi-action cleanser suitable for all skin types. The divided jars contain two products: one is formulated for oil control of the T-Zone and the other for the dry areas of the cheeks.

The lightweight 3 in 1 cleanser, toner and make-up remover is an effective, time-saving solution for skin concerns. The Balance Collection is a perfect way to treat combination skin using all-natural and organic ingredients that only nature can produce.

PICKS

Benefit’s POREfessional Blot on the Spot is an instant oil-blotting stick with tiny invisible blotting spheres that mattifies shine for up to 6 hours. The specially designed triangular tip is perfect for application on those shiny zones…the sides of your nose, forehead and chin.

Paradiso from Roberto Cavalli is a scent of summer paradise with the floral-woody fragrance of the Mediterranian and a fresh burst of citrus - the perfect holiday perfume! www.connector.ae

Alterna Haircare’s Caviar Repair ReTexturizing Protein Cream is a deeply restorative leave-in treatment for coarse, porous, severely damaged hair.

Formulated with Strand-Building Proteins it helps restructure strands, filling in gaps and tears in the cuticle and strengthening the hair to protect from breakage and future damage. Love it!

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This month’s

special offers Pretty Woman Salon

Pretty Woman Salon has two special promotions for August. The first, priced at Dhs 750, includes a Keratin hair treatment (90% straight), L’Oréal roots colour, a manicure/pedicure and eyebrow threading.

The second offers a full leg and full arm waxing, underarm waxing, eyebrow threading, Thalgo deep cleansing facial and manicure/ pedicure for Dhs 550. Call 04-3438858 or visit www.prettywomanbeautydubai.com

Four Seasons Resort Dubai

H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF) and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, declared 28th August each year as Emirati Woman Day. In honour of this, Shai Salon, The Pearl Spa and Ever En Vogue at Four Seasons Resort Dubai invites ladies to celebrate the day with friends and enjoy 2 for 1 on afternoon tea, massages, and hair and beauty treatments accompanied by decorative pastries and treats. Shai Salon’s Traditional Afternoon Tea is priced at Dhs 180 per person, and the Modern Arabic Afternoon Tea is Dhs 160.

Call 04-2707777.

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Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites

Quote ‘Drift Away’ at Saray Spa, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites and receive 50% off any treatment. This offer is valid until 31st August 2015 and is available from Sunday to Thursday between 10am and 9pm. Call 04-3194630.

Spa Cordon

Spa Cordon, located in Sky Gardens DIFC, has created the ultimate summer pampering package, which is great value for mums and perfectly timed to suit summer camp hours. The package includes the Skin Quench Hydrating Facial and finishes with a relaxing Spa Cordon Manicure and Pedicure, which includes a soak and scrub, all for Dhs 295 per person. The Summer Pamper Package is available every Sunday to Thursday, between 11am and 4pm until 30th September. Call 04-4213424 or visit www.spacordon.com.

Le Meridien Dubai

Le Royal Club at Le Meridien Dubai & Conference Center invites you to experience the benefits of the Moroccan Hammam. The Traditional Hammam Experience is priced at Dhs 250, the Signature Hammam Experience is Dhs 350, the Detox Hammam Experience is Dhs 450, Le Royal Club Hammam Experience is Dhs 550, the Pampering Hammam Experience is Dhs 750, and the Exclusive HalfDay Hammam Experience is Dhs 1,500.

For further details call 04-2170000. www.connector.ae

BEAUTY & bodycare

Beauty apps

With most of us spending more time staring at our phones than in the mirror, here’s our pick of apps to incorporate some beauty into your screen-time.

L’Oreal Makeup Genius

L’Oréal’s new makeup genius is a must for all make-up addicts. No more swatching testers of countless shades on your hand and holding them up to your face in store - this app has a real-time camera that allows you to virtually try on any beauty product or shade from the collection. The app transforms your camera into a mirror and allows you to try on different beauty looks, keeping the make-up on your face as you move. You can try on all L’Oréal’s make-up products available from eyeshadows to lip gloss, and also try different looks from the catwalk and red carpet, as seen on celebs like Eva Longoria, Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez and Julianne Moore. We had a laugh making over some of the guys in the office too!

its ingredients from one to ten on a “Dirty Meter” and also suggests greener alternatives.

Although the library isn’t the most extensive, especially for new releases, you can submit non reviewed products for consideration.

Beware of the rating system though, as I was in for a shock at first when I searched some well-known toxin free products only to find them with very dirty ratings - fragrance/ perfume can hike up the rating, while the rest of the ingredients rated as low as zero and one. This is because they only rate products as low as their highest scoring ingredient, so be sure to click the details for the break-down, to further read why they are harmful, if they are known to have long term carcinogenic effects or contain allergens.

Skinbetter

Beauty 365

This app uses dermatologist-grade scanning technology to identify your biggest skin issues.

Just take a photo of yourself without make-up on, fill out your skin profile questionnaire, and let the app do its thing. It helps identify and rate your skin issues such as wrinkles, redness, and dark spots, along with using information from your skin profile to recommend products to treat them. It only takes a few minutes to complete, and you can even purchase the products straight from the app!

Think Dirty

Not just for the SLS, SLES, Paraben (…the list goes on) conscious, this app makes determining how toxic your beauty products are easy; with a rating and breakdown of the ingredients, and their potential harmful effects. Scan a product’s barcode or search the database by product name and the app ranks 68 | AUGUST Connector

Described by iTunes as a “one tap makeover”, Beauty 365 is Kim Kardashian’s secret to a flawless selfie - along with her round the clock glam-squad of course! You can get close though, with this easy to use touch-up app. The effects are surprisingly realistic if you’re easy on the editing. You can brighten your under eyes, blur skin imperfections, slim your face even add makeup - including fabulously transforming nose contouring. Tip: the lip-gloss tool, eyeliner and lashes tools are great to spruce up your make-up - again, if you’re subtle with them!

Can’t afford that Hollywood smile? Well you can whiten your teeth and even change your eye colour. It’s a fix-all beauty tool that every girl needs in her selfie arsenal!

All the apps mentioned are FREE and available for iPhone and Android. www.connector.ae

BEAUTY & bodycare

Beauty myths true or false?

By celebrity make-up artist Hannah Lisa

I’m always asked what beauty rumours are actually true and which ones are not. They say there’s no smoke without fire, meaning there must be some truth to them. So here I get to the bottom of some of the most common beauty myths and tell you which ones are true, which are false and which are simply misunderstood.

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Wearing make-up will give me spots

This could not be further from the truth. In fact, wearing make-up can actually protect your skin from harmful environmental damage such as pollution and UV rays. Most foundations nowadays contain an SPF, which is a crucial factor in anti-ageing, and you can easily come across mineral-based products which are gentle on most skin types. You must however make sure you remove your make-up properly every night.

This is the key to wearing make-up and keeping your skin healthy. While you are asleep your body repairs and rejuvenates the skin cells, so if you’re wearing make-up, the cells and products will clog your pores causing blackheads and spots. Use a gentle cleansing formula, like Khiels Ultra Facial Cleanser, every evening to remove make-up and dirt before going to bed and use an intense deep cleansing mask once a week to remove stubborn dirt and impurities.

Egg whites shrink pores

This one is definitely not true as unfortunately nothing can shrink your pores. Egg whites can however tighten your skin enough to diminish the appearance of large pores as egg whites are full of protein which will nourish the skin. Simply separate the whites from the yolks, mix, and apply to the face and neck. Add a few drops of lemon juice if you skin is oily. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes and you will feel your skin tightening as the egg dries. It’s a great way to ensure you are looking glowing before a big event.

Bathing in milk will make you beautiful

Cleopatra was on to something here ladies!

While it’s not necessary to fully bath in it (it would be pretty expensive), milk does have its benefits when used topically. Milk contains lactic acid, which will soften, soothe and help to remove dead skin cells. Goat’s milk has the closest PH level to our skin, so try and go for that where possible. Fresh bio yoghurt also has the same benefits. Fresh and organic is always best, whichever product you decide to use. Simply apply to the skin in sweeping motions, using a cotton ball, leave for 10 minutes and then rinse. www.connector.ae

You can also try this on agitated areas like eczema or psoriasis.

Brushing your hair with 100 strokes will make it grow

Definitely false! In fact, doing this could be detrimental to your hair, especially if it is thin as excessive brushing can cause excess oil and breakage. Try stimulating the blood flow with a head massage instead as your hair grows from the roots, so increasing blood flow with a massage will make your hair grow thicker and stronger.

Stronger hair will grow longer as it is less likely to break. Using a hot oil and massaging it in once a week before shampooing will also not only help, but is extremely relaxing too. Simply looking after your hair will give the impression that it is growing faster. Get your hair trimmed every six to eight weeks, and use a mask once a week to give strength and shine too. I love Rahua’s Omega 9 Hair Mask, which really works to penetrate the hair and strengthen it from the inside, rather than coating it like most masks do.

Blackheads are caused by dirt

Wrong! Blackheads are a build-up of sebum (oil) in your pores, which is then blocked by dead skin cells. Those with oily skin are more prone to blackheads due to the over production of sebum. Ensure you regularly exfoliate to keep dead skin cells away, and to prevent the formation of blackheads. Try using a daily cleanser that contains a small amount of salicylic acid. This will help prevent blackheads by removing dead skin cells. NUXE aroma-perfecting Cleansing Gel, is great for gentle yet effective cleansing and for an extra kick, use a treatment once or twice a week - Bioderma’s Sebium Exfoliating Gel, is perfect. For your daily moisturiser, don’t go too heavy as this will clog the pores too - Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Cream is great and contains an SPF too.

Ultimately, skin care, hair care and make-up are all such a personal choice. You really need to use what works for you which means trying different products and deciding which you prefer. And as clichéd as it may sound, the secret to every beauty trick or product, is to complement it with a smile!

Visit www.hannahlisamakeup.com.

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14 fat fighting foods

to keep weight loss simple We are constantly bombarded with new health information and fad diet plans, which can make maintaining a well-balanced diet seem complicated. So keep it simple with low-cal, nutrient-rich staples at the core of your diet and you can’t go too wrong! From speeding up metabolism to satiating your appetite, here is a list of your best fat fighting friends.

Oatmeal

Grapefruit

A staple in most diet plans and fad diets, there has been much focus on the mechanism behind grapefruit’s ability to aid in weight loss. The overall understanding is that it helps boost metabolism and is relatively high in fibre for being low calorie. It is also a “negative calorie” food, which means it takes more calories to digest than it contains.

Recent research has shown that it lowers insulin and regulates blood-sugar along with metabolism. To get the full benefits, eat fresh grapefruits, drink grapefruit juice, or add some to a salad, and be sure to eat the white fleshy membranes. Caution is advised if on regular medication, some prescription drugs react with grapefruit including cholesterol and blood pressure medication.

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Your mid-morning snack attack is caused by a dip in blood sugar levels after the breakfast insulin spike. With 10.6 grams of fibre, 17 grams of protein and only 68 calories per 100 gram serving, fibre-rich oatmeal helps regulate your bowels, hunger and metabolism. Digesting for hours it gives a slow energy release that helps stave off cravings caused by energy dips - it’s a super convenient breakfast option for those of us who forget to eat throughout the day. Avoid the sugary flavoured and instant varieties and opt for the plain stuff - you can always sweeten it with agave syrup or berries.

Green tea

There are a number of benefits for switching out your sweetened coffees and milky teas for green tea. Consumed hot or cold, green tea is calorie-free and contains an antioxidant/

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Chilli peppers

caffeine combination that will boost your weight loss. Green tea has been shown to boost metabolism by 4% within 24 hours.

That may not sound like a lot, but making it a daily staple will keep rev your metabolism into gear over the long term. It has also been known to supress appetite in some people when drank regularly.

Eggs

Eggs contain vitamin B12, which your body needs to help metabolise fat and use it for energy. Several studies have found that people who had eggs as their daily breakfast as opposed to grain based breakfasts consumed fewer calories at their next meal and ate less in general over the next 36 hours. Eggs are packed with amino acids; L-arginine helps the body synthesise proteins and produce growth hormones, and Leucine which also produces growth hormones as well as regulate blood sugar levels - all essential for building muscle and using fat. If your cholesterol is normal, don’t ditch the yolk as it actually contains most of the vitamins and minerals, plus half of its protein.

Nuts

Go nuts and still lose weight! A Purdue University study showed that people who snacked on nuts felt full longer than those who ate rice cakes. Choose nuts with their skin intact like almonds or walnuts, and limit yourself to 24 almonds a day to satisfy your snacking without overloading on calories. Avoid salted nuts as too much sodium raises blood pressure. www.connector.ae

Research has found that spicing up your food could help you slim down, speed up metabolism and curb your appetite! Capsaicin, the chemical that makes chillies and chilli based spices like paprika hot, stimulates the food in your stomach to be converted to heat - a process called diet induced thermogenesis. This causes calories to be burned up immediately without storing them, and carbohydrates are usually used up the most in the process. Research has also found that adding chilli to a meal tricks you into thinking the meal contains more fat than it actually does, causing satiety.

Olive oil

We all need a little fat in our diets to control hunger, and olive oil is high in monounsaturated fatty acids that will help keep your cholesterol under control and satisfy cravings. Research indicates that replacing other types of fats with monounsaturated fats can help people lose weight without additional food restriction or physical activity, and people tended to eat less food. Several other studies indicate that monounsaturated fat enhances the body’s breakdown of stored fat.

Beans

Beans are another low-calorie food that is packed with fibre and protein. You can cut back the saturated fat in your diet by replacing meat for beans in dishes such as burritos or curries.

Bean-heavy diets can also help you get up to 25% more arginine, an amino acid that’s been shown to increase both carbohydrate and fat burning. Fava beans and lentils are also rich in arginine as well as glutamine, another amino acid that has been tied to a 50% boost in postmeal calorie burning.

Lean meats and fish

Your body burns more calories digesting protein than carbs or fat. The leanest meat out there is turkey, but to further cut down on the saturated fat, choose fish. Tuna and salmon are great choices as they full of omega-3s, which helps control the stress hormone cortisol that promotes belly fat.

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Parmigiano-Reggiano

Peanut butter

A favourite treat of fitness freaks, who would have guessed that a kid-friendly food could be waist-friendly too? Peanut butter is packed with niacin, which keeps the digestive system on track and prevents belly bloat. Just keep an eye on portion size: peanut butter does have a lot of fat, so limit yourself to no more than two tablespoons a day, and go for an all-natural one without added sugar.

Avocados

In addition to containing lots of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, avocados are a terrific source of filling fibre (11 to 17 grams per avocado!), both of which make them a great food for staving off hunger.

Dark green leafy veg

High in fibre, low in calories and you can fill up on them without breaking the calorie bank.

Super nutrient rich veggies like broccoli and spinach are the better option over romaine or iceberg lettuce that have next to no fibre and

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Low calorie and calcium and protein rich, Parmesan cheese is a treat that can safely be incorporated into your soup or salad without having to worry about your waistline. With only 22 calories and 1 gram of fat per tablespoon, it’s great for weight management. It contains more calcium than any other cheese and is also packed with protein, both of which help the body metabolise fat. It is also a low-lactose food, so some people who are sensitive to dairy don’t have to miss out. less nutrients due to the high water content.

Berries

Berries are nutrient and antioxidant rich, and lower in sugar and calories compared to other fruit such as mangos and bananas, which can help keep that sweet tooth under control. Berries are also fibre dense, which slows digestion and absorption of fructose.

Greek yoghurt

Switching to Greek yoghurt can help you cut down your calorie intake, as it is relatively lower in calories than fruit flavoured varieties that contain lots of added sugar. Plain Greek yoghurt is also rich in dietary protein, with 17 grams of protein per 170 gram container, compared to regular plain low-fat yoghurts that contain about 9 grams per 170 gram portions.

Protein helps satiate appetite and helps your body burn extra calories, according to a 2009 study published in the Journal of Nutrition that found that protein and dairy intake helps with weight loss and muscle gain. Greek yoghurt also has a higher concentration of probiotics - good bacteria that help maintain gut health, which have also been linked to aiding weight loss. www.connector.ae

HEALTH & fitness

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Teste & d Trie

Lifestyle plan @ Love Food Love Food is the new gourmet, organic, meal plan delivery service that brings restaurant quality healthy food to your door.

The meal plans are convenient and pack a massive nutritional punch, using the freshest local organic produce, free range and grass fed meats which are 100% process free, GMO, refined sugar and additive free. Three types of meal plans are available - Vitality, Lifestyle and Power. I chose the Lifestyle plan which is based on the Paleo diet and is nutrient dense, anti-inflammatory, low GI, and also totally gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free - great for those who want to lose weight and most of all maximise their health.

What type of cuisine can you expect?

All the dishes and recipes are designed by the two Chefs and owners of Elements Catering Services. Being native Australians, they have developed a menu that reflects a modern Aussie flair, infused and influenced by the freshest local produce, cultural cooking methods and flavours.

What results can I expect to see?

Love Food is not a diet; it’s a lifestyle choice. By eating a healthier more balanced diet you can expect a magnitude of results including; controlled long term weight loss, improved mood, more energy, healthier skin, hair and nails, control of many diseases such as heart disease, blood sugar management, diabetes, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, some cancers, depression, arthritis and improved longevity.

What about calories?

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around calorie intake, they instead focus on high quality meals for a nutritionally balanced, sustainable lifestyle. Calories are not all created equal; for example 100 calories in two tablespoons of chocolate chips are not the same as 100 calories in broccoli as there’s a huge difference in nutrients and the way they affect your appetite, energy levels, and long-term health.

Verdict I had 3 meals and 2 snacks per day plus 3 bottles of water with fruits and herbs.

Breakfast included dishes such as a delightful vegetable frittata, sweet potato pancake or granola with yoghurt. Morning snacks included apple avocado elder flower and spinach smoothie and an amazing gazpacho.

Lunch ranged from daikon pasta bolognese to lamb quinoa avocado salad. The afternoon snacks included things like lavender macarons and dinner sea bass bok choy and rice and braised beef sweet potato spinach and asparagus. Everything was super tasty and although I was clearly eating a lot less in portion size I wasn’t hungry at all. By the end of the week I had lost a couple of kilos but I felt much better, lighter, cleaner and more energised. I would definitely do this again!

How much?

Monthly meal plans are priced between Dhs 729 and Dhs 1,187 per week and are customisable based on individual requirements (duration, frequency and meal plan).

Call 04-3212663 or visit www.lovefoodme.com, email info@lovefoodme.com -L.C. www.connector.ae

HEALTH & fitness

Summer health & fitness Half price health club membership

The Grand Millennium Dubai has launched a special summer offer to help you continue your physical fitness routine despite the heat. The five-star hotel, known in Dubai for its luxurious spa and wet facilities, offers 50% discount on all types of membership at the Jasmine Spa Health Club. Avail this membership offer, valid until 31st August 2015, to enjoy unrivalled facilities offered by the state-of-the-art gymnasium with temperature controlled outdoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, indoor Jacuzzi, steam, sauna and ice fountain. The Health Club facilities also include free access to separate male and female locker rooms, use of towels and access to the relaxation area. Visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com.

Cool down

During the summer months RIVA Beach Club and Ignite Surface want to keep sun worshippers and water sport lovers busy with their extended hours; now open from 6am to 7pm. Perfect for those who enjoy catching the early rays, Ignite offers both Paddle Boarding (SUP) and Kayaking, from private lessons and hire through to SUP beginner classes, both mixed and girls-only, as well as SUP yoga, along RIVA’s private beach. For the real fitness fanatics, after a session on the water you can also use the gym facilities, fitted out with a spectrum of high-tech machinery and equipment.

Make sure you try out RIVA’s Mediterranean inspired restaurant and choose from its selection of fresh seafood, salads and pastas, which include gluten free options after your workout. Throughout August enjoy beach access, including sun loungers for Dhs 100, which is fully redeemable on all ordered food and drink.

Call 04-4562482 for more information.

No time to work out?

With a large percentage of the UAE’s population suffering from obesity, my30minutes fitness studio addresses the need for a quicker solution. Taking only 30 minutes for a full body work out, my30minutes is the perfect alternative to spending several hours in the gym. By using Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) with the guidance of a highly qualified personal trainer, my30minutes could be the answer to tackling the UAE’s increasing obesity rates. A trial session starts at Dhs 250 with monthly packages, nutritional guidance and advice from a personal trainer also available. Call 04-3855353 or email info@my30minutes.com.

Second location

Physique 57 is excited to announce the opening of its second location, nestled in the heart of Umm Suqeim on Al Thanya Road. The exercise phenomenon launched its newest Dubai studio location in Al Thanya Mall (known to most as The Waitrose Mall) this summer. The luxurious facility includes two exercise studios, full-service men’s and women’s locker rooms and the ever-popular Physique Boutique. Visit www.physique57.com or call 04-3448757.

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Live better

Ice baths and cooling therapy are methods that have been used for centuries to alleviate pain and achieve faster muscle recovery. Today, thanks to advances in technology and the invention of cryotherapy, countless additional benefits to these icy treatments have been discovered that can be life changing to the right person. Localised cryotherapy is ideal to help with pain management, bruising, healing and for joint disorders such as arthritis. Whole-body cryotherapy can also be used for pain management, and is often used by athletes for muscle recovery, as well as instant energy boosts. Whether it’s before or after a gym session, after a long flight, for better sleep or to fight a bad headache, the sessions will make users feel revitalised in an instant with simple, non-invasive, cooling technology. Cryo is located at The Boulevard, Jumeirah Emirates Towers and at Dubai Ladies Club in Jumeirah. Call 04-3518300 or 056-7240608 or email contact@cryo-health.com.

Putting an end to dieting

Rachel Foy, Emotional Eating & Body Image Coach for women, brings a revolutionary new approach to dieting, weight loss and body confidence with her Ditch The Diet Drop The Weight virtual four-month coaching programme.

She helps women figure out who they are and what they want, whilst addressing the emotions in the background around food, eating and body image. Foy’s clients end up feeling calm, relaxed and happier in a more slim line body with no diets or exercise programmes.

Visit www.RachelFoy.com. or call 056-4467927 for further details.

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Membership offer

Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf, Dubai’s has a health club monthly membership offer with 50% discount. Weekday and weekend access is now Dhs 400 or pay Dhs 300 for weekdays only. The offer is valid for purchases until 31st August 2015 and membership until 31st December 2015.

Call 04-3177777.

Get out of the heat

Get out of the heat this summer with the new indoor archery range at Al Forsan International Sports Resort Abu Dhabi with prices starting from Dhs 100 per person. Al Forsan also offers Flyby Mondays where ladies can enjoy one premium drink while partying at The Wave and enjoy 50% off wakeboarding from 2pm to 10.30pm. Alternatively, for Dhs 100 of Dhs 150 including a meal you can choose one sport from 15-minute karting, 150 paintballs, 30-minute archery, 30-minute laser shooting or caliber.22 pistol shooting (valid until 31st August). Call 02-5568555 or visit www.alforsan.com.

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Your Horoscope

by Capella

LEO 23 Jul - 22 Aug

AQUARIUS 20 Jan - 17 Feb

VIRGO 23 Aug - 22 Sep

PISCES 18 Feb - 19 Mar

Mars in Leo after the 9th brings you as much energy as you need to enjoy yet more travelling and luxury loving fun times - as per last month. A complete change of domestic environment is possible with a new Moon in Leo on the 14th suggesting exciting new beginnings and yet again involving overseas interests or long haul travelling.

Five planets in your house of partners indicate you or they will be very busy with either business or your personal relationships. You could find yourself running around with numerous colleagues in order to get back-up to progress an exciting venture. Rely on family members to get an honest answer to any in-depth problems worrying you.

A lot of planetary activity in Virgo indicates a very fortunate and lucky spell in the first week. If you have been keeping secrets wait until the 6th to tell a loved one what you have been planning. Avoid heated debates around the 12th and if people seem confused tell them all will be revealed by the 15th, when they are more likely to see your point of view.

An unusual but very pleasant workload should keep you occupied in early August, but you do need to cosset your health, so keep an eye open for a gentle exercise programme. Neptune, your solar ruler, is making difficult aspects on 12th and at the end of the month.

Meditating in your usual dreamy style should bring some welcome peace.

LIBRA 23 Sep - 22 Oct

ARIES 20 Mar - 19 Apr

Make the most in early August to party and attend every function you are invited to. Someone may not initially seem to be the usual type of person you are attracted to, but if you are not already in a relationship with that special person look out for a very quirky guy or girl who could bring amazing challenges and much excitement into your life.

Massive changes are pending, if they have not already occurred and surprising news on the 2nd and the 18th should leave you feeling elated. It could be regarding creativity on your part or someone else’s good fortune.

Whatever, it is likely to be expensive. Just think of the likely cost if it concerns funding a baby shower - yours or a friend’s!

SCORPIO 23 Oct - 21 Nov

TAURUS 20 Apr - 20 May

A sudden change in your work environment is indicated and therefore perhaps a new career path is likely. Five planets in the uppermost part of your chart suggest you should have the energy and enthusiasm to be making an extra push to promote yourself, so it should be an exciting time. Around the 21st you should be aware of the results of any interviews.

SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov - 21 Dec

It might seem a hard task to accept the ideas of a business colleague or an older friend, so you would be well advised initially to keep some alternative ideas to yourself.

Domestic issues could come to the fore, but around the 21st, having quietly considered everyone’s needs you can successfully progress your own ideas.

GEMINI 21 May - 20 Jun

Your spiritual or religious needs may come to the fore whilst you have numerous planets in the area of your chart which governs them. Changes and a new way of thinking, particularly around the 14th, when the new Moon also highlights that area, may be enlightening, and bring you peace in a way you never thought possible.

Mars makes a brilliant aspect to Saturn bringing you endless energy between the 4th and 7th and there is bound to be a lot of idle chatter going on in your peer group after the 9th. However exciting it might seem it could be very distracting to your workload, so pay proper attention to your responsibilities before you rush off to party with them.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec - 19 Jan

CANCER 21 Jun - 22 Jul

Wishful thinking won’t get you very far if you want to benefit from training sessions. You need to get out and sign up for a September course of learning if you want to better yourself. Legal issues are indicated, so perhaps a study in law or even a course in financial investments would benefit you. Other people are not about to finance you.

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Five planets sit in your house of personal finance and possessions after the 9th, so in order to avoid any surprises keep on top of budget planning whilst all that energy is about. That house isn’t always about money, but can represent the input your own personal presence and attitude can make to develop and improve situations. www.connector.ae

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BEAUTY ALTERNA HAIRCARE Orchid Salon (Sharjah Ladies Club), JAM Beauty Lounge Garhoud, Dollhouse Dubai Ladies Club BATH & BODY WORKS Bath & Body Works stores BENEFIT Wojooh www.wojooh.com CAUDALIE Bin Sina, Supercare, Community Pharmacy, Boots Pharmacy, Mediclinic Dubai Mall, Mediclinic Al Garhoud, Medilink Arabian Ranches, Sephora EMINENCE ORGANIC SKIN CARE Dalouk Spa & Joori Salon Sharjah Ladies Club ERIC FAVRE PARIS Bella Cure Nails Abu Dhabi KINETICS Solar Gel Available at Enigma Beauty Group MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Carrefour stores ROBERTO CAVALLI Paradiso Wojooh wojooh.com, Sephora, Debenhams, Areej, Paris Gallery, Vavavoom, Harvey Nichols

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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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CHARITY GROUPS 38smiles (email: info@38smiles.com).............. 050 534 6741 www.38smiles.com; www.facebook.com/38smiles Dubai Foundation for Women & Children.......... 606 0300 Foresight (Fax: 364 3705)....................................... 364 3703 Gulf for Good (www.gulf4good.org)...................... 368 0222 Injaz-UAE.............................................................. 429 8763 E-mail: info@injaz-uae.org; Website: www.injaz-uae.org International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Mr. Ahmad Al Jabi, email: ifaw.uae@gmail.com, www.ifaw.org PoshPaws Animal Sanctuary.......................... 050 273 0973 www.poshpawsdubai.com/AnimalSanctuary.aspx SOS Children’s Villages Arab Fund............... 050 559 8591 The British Community Assistance Fund (BCAF)...... 337 1413 The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) Website: www.pcrf.net; E-mail: uae-admin@pcrf.net UNICEF............................................... 360 0778 / 368 0707 E-mail: dubai@unicef.org; Website: www.unicef.org ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP Emirates Environmental Group............................ 331 8100 P.O. Box 7013, Dubai...................................... (fax) 332 8500 SUPPORT GROUPS 3B (Better Bone Belt) National Alliance of Osteoporosis... ................................................................................ 282 6411 Adoption................................................................. 365 8498 Dr Raymond H. Hamden. Fellow ACFEI, Diplomate: ABPS, ABECI. Human Relations Institute

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Adoption-Synergy International Adoption Service.....348 5452 Alcoholics Anonymous, Dubai....................... 050 687 0648 Ladies only - 050 1518132; www.aaarabia.org All 4 Down’s Syndrome, Dubai....................... 050 880 9228 Allergy Support Group at Synergy Integrated Medical Centre.

Call for monthly meetings....................................... 348 5452 Anxiety & Depression Support Group................. 365 8498 Autism Friends Support Group, CEIMC............. 423 3667 Breast Awareness Hotline...................................... 345 4000 Dr Walid Achi, Belhoul European Hosp......... 050 632 4275 Breast Cancer Support Group............................... 309 6553 Based at the American Hospital Dubai on the 1st Monday of each month at 7.30pm.

Breastfeeding Q&A........email:breastfeedingqa@yahoo.com Cancer Support Group.......................................... 348 5452 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre, call for meetings.

Crisis Prevention Program............................. 050 943 3111 (at the Indian Consulate, Dubai) Saturday, 10am-2pm.

Divorce Support Groups....................................... 335 1200 Dubai Physiotherapy Clinic.................................. 349 6333 Email: dxbphys@emirates.net.ae Dyslexia Support Group & Learning Support Services For assessments & consultations, call Anita Singhal 050 652 4325, e-mail: asinghal99@yahoo.com; cdpalmer@emirates.net.ae Genesis International Ventures...... 335 5578, 050 485 3160 Educational &training centre for people dealing w/ special needs.

Grief Support Group............................................. 380 9298 Raymee Grief Center at the LightHouse Arabia Email ckirk@lighthousearabia.com to attend.

Manzil - Educational & adaptive living skills program for students with special needs.......... 06 534 7663, 050 354 2994 Mother to Mother Toddler Gp ctc: Ilse.......... 050 452 7674 Mums and Tots Community Group............... 050 775 4579 Mothers’ Network of Asthmatic Children............ 282 6411 Out of the Blues (post natal depression support group)........ ............................................. outofthebluesdubai@gmail.com Overeaters Anonymous.................................. 050 249 4650 Email: oaindubai@hotmail.com Psychology for Everyday Living: Not For Women Only Human Relations Institute...................................... 365 8498 Special Families Support, call Gulshan-360 5654, 050 454 1940 Fun activities for the children with special needs & families.

Website: www.sfs-group.net Still Birth and Neonatal Death Society (S.A.N.D.S) Please see website for further details www.dubai-sands.org Stop Smoking Program, Dr Taher Khalil.............. 268 7655 Stress Workshop..................................................... 365 8498 Dr Raymond H. Hamden, Clinical & Forensic Psychologist Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse Support Group clarebugden@gmail.com, Monthly meetings for ladies only.

The Al-Anon Family Groups.......................... 050 697 4393 TwinsPlus, a support group for parents of twins, triplets or more.

Contact Suman at 050 658 1338 or info@twinsplusme.com.

Wafi Shopping Mall Mum & Toddler Gp..... 050 656 5837 Every Sun, Mon, & Wed from 9.30am-11.30am.

Workshops in Psychology...................................... 365 8498 Human Relations Institute

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SUPPORT Groups

Ockenden International...........................www.ockenden.ae UK Registered charity exclusively supporting refugees worldwide.

Parkinson's Support Dubai............................. 050 450 9224 Meetings every 1st Saturday of the month E: bazyoung@eim.ae Playgroup at Meadows 9 Emaar Properties Jane............................ 050 466 0845/3682 283/050 657 9411 Sun-Weds 9.30-11.30am, Weds 2.30-4pm Arts & Crafts activities.

Sharjah Playgroup ctc: Joni............................. 055 153 0703 http://sharjahplaygroup.webs.com Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding 353 6666 Email: smccu@emirates.net.ae, www.cultures.ae, Mosque tours: Sat., Sun., Tue. & Thu.,10am at Jumeirah Mosque St. Lukes Church, Ras Al Khaimah.07 236 4007/050 560 3782 St. Mary’s Church, Dubai...................................... 335 8504 South African Women’s Association (SAWA).......055 508 4721 Chairperson: Yvonne Callaghan; email: admin@sawa-uae.org Tango Dubai - Paul Bradley............................ 050 645 4004 Website: www.tangodubai.com The Emirates Children’s Symphony Orchestra Conductor - Mr. Riad Kudsi............................ 050 633 5270 Email: csokudsi@emirates.net.ae UAE Photo............................... email: hbos@emirates.net.ae Every last Sunday of the month. www.uae-photo.com United Christian Church of Dubai....................... 884 6623 Evangelical Church Services. Members from more than 50 nationalities. Website: www.uccdubai.com Women’s Guild Dubai/Sharjah Jane Henderson..................394 5331, Gil Salway....394 3185 Word of Life Church, Sharjah......050 457 3836 /050 735 8117 Email: jo@samaritans.org. English Service, Fridays - 10:30am. www.samaritans.org operated by Samaritans in UK

SERVICE DIRECTORY 24-HOUR WALK - IN CLINIC Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) ACUPUNCTURE Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Acupuncturist AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Bassmah Al Rowaily, Specialist Family Medicine ALLERGY & ASTHMA Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Mina Milovanovic, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Fakhri Ahmed Azzam, Specialist Paediatrics AMBULANCE SERVICES American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 ANAESTHESIA American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Bassam Al Asad, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Ali Ibrahim, Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Jochen Bongardt, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Mari Aallos Ravenna, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Rajesh Pattanayak, Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Tibor Serdult, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Mohammad Zafar Khan, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Nayzak Raoof, Specialist Anaesthetist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nalla Sivam Natarajan, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Salma Nadir Al Mnini, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Yasameen Majid, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Sherin Joseph Sunil, Specialist Anaesthetist ANDROLOGY (Deals with male health, particularly relating to the male reproductive system and urological problems) Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 ANTE - NATAL CLASSES & CLINICS American Hospital Dubai......................... 050 558 5901 Ms. Froozandeh Afshar, Midwife Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR.......................... 424 3777 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa B. Sulaiman, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 4 | AUGUST Connector

Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist ANTI - AGEING CLINICS (TREATMENTS) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 ART & CRAFT CLASSES, CENTRES & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Lotus Educ. Institute (Arts & Design)............ 391 1718 ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Humeira Badsha – Consultant Rheumatology, American Board Certified AUDIO - VESTIBULAR CLINICS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr. Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine Ms. Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist AUDIOLOGY CLINIC Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist BACK CARE SPECIALISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Jin- Yul Lee, Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr Waseem Raja, Specialist Rheumatologist Dr Fadi Ajine, Specialist Rheumatologist 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 BALLOONS Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 Party Centre LLC, Garhoud...........283 1353/ 297 9125 Party Centre LLC, Media City........................ 453 3373 www.mypartycentre.com BEAUTY SALONS 1847- Executive Grooming for Men................. 330 1847 Abbey Beauty Lounge, Souk Al Bahar............. 430 8572 info@abbeybeautylounge.com 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 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622 www.connector.ae

BRAIN TUMOR & NEUROVASCULAR UNIT Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7711 Dr Ahmed Bitar, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology Dr Sarmad Al Shammaa, Specialist Neurology Dr Sandeep B. K, Specialist Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology) Dr Maysaa AlKayem, Specialist Anaesthesiology Pallavi Malik, Speech Therapist

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 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, Specialist Cardiology www.connector.ae

CHILDREN’S THERAPY Kalimati Speech & Communication Center... 283 9196 CHIROPODY Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic .......................................................................... 349 6333 Kersten Elliott, Chiropodist / Podiatrist (UK) 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 Amgad Farouk, Consultant 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 Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Neuro Spinal Hospital....................342 0000/ 315 7777 Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 COCHLEAR IMPLANTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist COLORECTAL SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon COSMETIC DENTISTRY Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Dr Johnny Haddad, DDS, DU, AACD Dr William’s Dental Center............................. 346 7677 Dr Ihab William, DDS, DU, AACD Connector AUGUST | 5

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BREAST SCREENING CLINIC American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6399 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN. Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Sreelatha Gopalakrishnan, Specialist OBS/GYN Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa B. Sulaiman, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdiff.................................. .......................................... 050 114 6549 / 050 509 2236 GymJuniorz (British Orchard Nurseries)......... 398 3536 Tender Hearts Arena....................................................... ..........................321 3138/ 050 349 3596/ 050 887 3455 Recreational Services for kids w/ Special Abilities.

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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 CYCLING REVOLUTION NIGHTS Stewart Howison....................................... 050 680 4528 Revolution cycles presents revolution nights every Wednesday night at the Dubai Autodrome 6pm – 9pm.

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DANCE LESSONS bnf Dance Academy (www.bnf.ae).................... 364 4881 Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Belly Dancing.

Email: school@bnf.ae Sharmila Dance..................................050 858 1083 / 84 Hip Hop, Jazz, St.Jazz, Lyrical Contemporary & Classical Ballet Classes. www.sharmiladance.com; email: info@sharmiladance.com 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 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 General Dentist Bright Smile Dental & Orthodontic Center.. 344 9675 Dr Tariq Sahawneh, Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hussam Chaykhouni, General Dentist British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Deon Hugo, General Dentist, BChD (SA) Dr Faisal Munif, General Dentist, BDS (UK) Dr Stephen Reid, 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) 6 | AUGUST Connector

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 & Dentistry 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 Dr Marija Pavlovic, Periodontist & Oral Implantologist OraCare Dental Clinic.................................... 392 7550

Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Cornelia Prevot, GP Dentist Dr Tahereh Zehtaban, GP Dentist DERMATOLOGISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant 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 & Dentistry 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 DIABETES COUNSELLING American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6876 Dr Hubert Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist DIAGNOSTICS Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) DIALYSIS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6370 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist 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 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 Tarek Eissa Mohamed Hussin ENT Specialist Dr Michel Charles Szalay Marcel 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 www.connector.ae

ENDOCRINOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Hubert Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Khalid Al Ghofaili, Specialist Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Dia) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mohamed Nabil Mahna, Specialist Endocrinology

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DIETICIAN (See Weight Loss) Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Akram Osman, Dietician 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

EMERGENCY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6644 Dr Hesham 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 Dr Mohan Koppuravuri, Consultant 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

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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 Connector AUGUST | 7

City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Bassmah Al Rowaily, Specialist Family Medicine Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic ......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Dr Susan Norton, Family Medicine (CANADA) Mark Janowski, MD Specialist Internal Medicine (USA) Dr Yin Cheong Ng Rundell, Specialist Internal Medicine (UK) Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Helen Johns, 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 in DHA Dr Shanthi Sairam, Specialist OBS./GYN. Diploma in Fetal Medicine (UK) Kathleen Le Marquand, Genetic Counselor, FHGSA (Australia) Serenity Clinic Fetal Maternal Care............... 360 4829 Dr Soraya Farah, Specialist Obs/Gyn Fetal Maternal Medicine (France) FITNESS CENTRES & HEALTH CLUBS Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 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, Specialist 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 GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353 Dr Adnan Abuhammour, Consultant Gastroenterologist 8 | AUGUST Connector

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 Sara Benish General Practitioner Dr Jerica Lei Pajo General Practitioner City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Marvie Hinampas, General Practitioner Dr Haritha Potu, General Practitioner Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Shadi Najem, General Practitioner Dr Ammar Hassan, General Practitioner Dr Hind Khalid Mohammed, General Practitioner Dr Atique Ur Rehman, General Practitioner Dr Ali Sabah, General Practitioner Dr Saima Khan, General Practitioner 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 Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7777 / 315 7877 Bassam Nouh, Specialist General Surgery GERIATRICS (Ageing) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Senthil Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatric Medicine Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp. Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINING DuGym...................................................... 050 553 6283 W: www.dugym.com; E: suzanne@dugym.com GYNAECOLOGISTS & OBSTETRICS Abbara Poly Clinic........................................... 268 5333 www.connector.ae

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 HEART CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6364 Dr Steven Griffin, Sp. Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Khaldoun Taha, Consultant Cardiologist Dr Omar Hallak, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Dr Mohamed Salem, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Connector AUGUST | 9

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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

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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 Omowunmi Braithwaite, Consultant Obs/Gyn Dr Arathil Candoth Rajalakshmi, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dr Anthony Brignoni, Specialist Obs/Gyn Surgeon 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 in DHA Dr Shanthi Sairam, Specialist OBS./GYN. Diploma in Fetal Medicine (UK) Kathleen Le Marquand, Genetic Counselor, FHGSA (Australia) 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 Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 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

HERNIA Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)........... .......................................................................... 268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Hussein Naji, Specialist Pediatric Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery HOMEOPATHY Al Fida Medical Centre, Al Attar Mall, Karama..335 5357 Dr Subair Panikkaveettil, G.P. Homeopathy HOSPITALIST American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Senthil Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatrics Medicine Dr Saria Gouher, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Elie Nehme, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp. Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine 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 Dr Sadeer Samara Specialist 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 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic..349 6333 Dr Yin Cheong Ng Rundell, Specialist Internal Medicine (UK) Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mazen Raid Naba, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Salvin George, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Ihab Mohd Ramadan, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Rihab Mohamed Elnour, Specialist Internal Medicine 10 | AUGUST Connector

INTERVENTIONAL NEURO RADIOLOGY Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7725 / 315 7722 Stenting, Coiling & Embolization Dr Sandeep B.K Specialist Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology) JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGEONS Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic KENNELS & CATTERY Al Zubair Animal Care........06 743 5988, 050 647 6487 www.azacuae.com 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 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 Surgeon 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 LASER HAIR REMOVAL American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Sidra Zia, Laser Therapist LASER SKIN SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist www.connector.ae

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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, Pranic Healing Center ...368 8067 / 368 8104 ; Email: phfdubai@emirates.net.ae

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 2, The Village......................... 447 1884 Jumeirah, Al Wasl Road.................................... 388 4815 Jumeirah Park Pavilion...................................... 551 9901 Dubai Mall, Ice Rink area.......................... 055 795 0367 E-mail: info@brooklynmelodies.com Website: www.brooklynmelodies.com NAIL STUDIOS The Nail Beautique........................................... 348 1888 NEONATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, Consultant Neonatologist Dr Umair Sharih, Specialist Pediatrician NEPHROLOGY (Kidney Diseases) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr Viorica Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) NEURO - LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP) 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 www.connector.ae

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 Al Safa Early Learning Centre Tel no: 342 9575; Email: newsafanursery@gmail.com Branch Tel no: 344 3878; safaelcbranch@gmail.com British Orchard Nurseries.............................................. .......................................800-PRESCHOOL /398 3536 Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Deira, JBR, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Media City, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi. 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 Connector AUGUST | 11

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Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Riham Ammar, Specialist Paediatrics American Hospital Clinics, DMC.................. 377 5500 Dr Rim Albalkhi, Specialist Pediatrician American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Abed Aydin, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Omer Ahmed, Consultant Pediatrician Dr Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, Consultant 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 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 PARTY SOLUTIONS Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 PARTY SUPPLIES Party Centre LLC, Garhoud...........283 1353/ 297 9125 Party Centre LLC, Media City........................ 453 3373 www.mypartycentre.com PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6139 Dr Aaron Han, Consultant Clinical Pathologist Dr Kadria Syed, Specialist Anatomic Pathologist Connector AUGUST | 13

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Dr Mervat Hosny Faragalla Specialist Pediatrician 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.

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Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel ................................ 3438888 Japengo, Dubai Mall.......................................... 4341433 Japengo, Mall of the Emirates........................... 3411671 Japengo, Palm Strip........................................... 3454979 Japengo, Sheikh Zayed Road............................. 3435028 Japengo, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...................... 3686575 Lotus One, Convention Tower......................... 3293200 Mun Chi, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa .......... 3995000 Noshi Noshi, Opposite Jumeirah Beach Park .. 3443377 Toshi Grand Millenium Dubai, TECOM ..... 429 9999 White Orchid, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ..... 8836000 AUSTRALIAN Yalumba, Le Meridien Dubai ........................... 2170000 BAR FOOD Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi..................... 3993333 Belgian Beer Café, Crowne Plaza..................... 7012222 Belgian Beer Café, Grand Millenium Dubai, TECOM. .......................................................................... 429 9999 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Carters, Wafi City............................................. 3240000 Cin Cin, Fairmont Hotel .................................. 3118316 Harry’s Place, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ......... 2625555 Harvesters, Crown Plaza Dubai........................ 3311111 Jambase, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...................... 3668888 La Casa del Habano.......................................... 3303308 Left Bank, Souk al Bahar................................... 3684501 Oscar’s Vine Society, Crowne Plaza Dubai....... 3311111 QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club............ 2956000 The Agency, Souk Madinat Jumeirah ............... 3666730 The Cellar, Century Village............................... 2829333 The Terrace, Park Hyatt.................................... 6021234 Trader Vic’s, Mai Tail Lounge, Al Fattan Tower.. 3998993 Trader Vic’s, Souk Madinat Jumeirah............... 3665646 Vintage, Wafi..................................................... 3244100 BRITISH Barzar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........................ 3666730 Fish & Chips Room ......................................... 4270443 Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Hotel .. 3998888 Rivington Grill, Souk al Bahar ........................ 4230903 The Plaice, Century Village .............................. 2868233 BUFFET Bamboo Lagoon, JW Marriott Hotel ............... 6077977 Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 4068999 Dunes Café, Shangri-La Hotel ......................... 3438888 Dusit Delicatessen, Dusit Thani Hotel ............ 3433333 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Market Place, JW Marriott Hotel..................... 2624444 Meridien Village, Le Meridien Dubai .............. 2824040 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3325555 Spice Island, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ............ 2625555 Tahiti, Polynesian, Metropolitan Palace Hotel .2270000 CHINESE Chimes Restaurant............................................ 3234211 China Sea, Al Maktoum Street ........................ 2959816 China Times, Jumeirah Plaza............................ 3442930 20 | AUGUST Connector

Chinese Pavillion, Jumeira Beach Centre ........ 3444432 Chopstix, Marco Polo Hotel ............................. 2720000 Da Shi Dai ........................................................ 4264636 Duck King, Beach Park Plaza Centre ............... 3428041 Dynasty, Ramada Hotel, Bur Dubai.................. 3519999 Emperor, Capitol Hotel, Satwa......................... 3460111 Golden Dragon Restaurant, Internet City....... 3911480 Golden Dragon Restauran, Jebel Ali Free Zone...8815242 Hukama, The Address Downtown.................... 4368888 Lan Kwai-Fong, Opposite Movenpick Hotel .. 3353680 Long Yin, Le Meridien Dubai .......................... 2824040 Mandarin Tree Restaurant............................... 4475022 Mini Chinese, Al Diyafah Street ...................... 3459976 Noodle Bowl ..................................................... 3453381 Peacock, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort ....... 3995533 RED Lounge Terrace, Raffles Dubai................ 3248888 Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel ...................... 3438888 Summer Place, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ...... 3430000 The China Club, Radisson Blu Hotel................ 2057333 The Noble House, Raffles Hotel ...................... 3149888 Zheng He’s, Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 Zyng Asian Grill, Ibn Battuta Mall .................. 3669808 FILIPINO Barrio Fiesta, Bur Juman................................... 3594158 Delmon.............................................................. 3369561 Kabalen Restaurant .......................................... 3978839 FRENCH Bistro Domino, Deira City Centre................... 2925000 Bistro Madeleine, Intercontinental Hotel......... 7011111 Café Chic, Le Meridien Dubai ......................... 2824040 Entrecôte Café de Paris, Al Khaleej Hotel....... 2231000 Le Classique, Emirates Golf Club ................... 3802222 Margaux, Souk Al Bahar................................... 4397555 P2, Souk Madinat Jumeirah............................... 3666730 Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire.............................. 7011111 Rive Gauche, The Address Dubai Marina......... 4367777 Rostang, The French Brasserie, Atlantis............ 4262626 Signatures, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa .......... 8836000 St. Tropez Bistro, Century Village ................... 2869029 Traiteur, Park Hyatt Hotel ............................... 3172222 Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek ............................... 2127551 FRIDAY BRUNCHES Al Muna, Mina A’Salam Hotel......................... 3666730 Al Qasr Hotel.................................................... 3666730 Al Samadi Café.................................................. 4329520 Amwaj, Shangri-la Hotel................................... 4052703 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel............................ 7011111 Aquara Restaurant & Lounge.......................... 3627900 Bamboo Lagoon, JW Marriott Hotel ............... 6077977 Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 4068999 Belgian Beer Café, Crowne Plaza..................... 7012222 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai ................................... 3433333 Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar................................. 4230982 Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ................. 3455888 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel............................. 2227171 Brasserie, Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3165550 Carters, Wafi City............................................. 3240000 www.connector.ae

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INDIAN 25 Degrees North Restaurant........................... 4527779 Aangan, Dhow Palace Hotel............................. 3599992 Al Shindagah, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ........ 2270000 Antique Bazaar, Four Points Sheraton ............. 3977444 Aryaas, Nakheel Building.................................. 3355776 Asha’s, Wafi Pyramids....................................... 3244100 Ashaya (Karama)................................................ 3365339 Ashiana, Sheraton Dubai Creek........................ 2071733 Barbecue Delights, Movenpick Hotel............... 3490711 Bollywood Café, Regal Plaza Hotel .................. 3556633 Bombay By The Bay, The Walk......................... 4297979 Calicut Paragon................................................. 3358700 Casa Goa, Palm Beach Rotana Inn ................... 3931999 Chutney’s Movenpick Hotel ............................ 3104340 Coconut Grove, Rydges Plaza Hotel, .............. 3983800 Dakshin, Lotus Hotel ....................................... 2278888 D’Fusion, Grandeur Hotel ............................... 3418777 Dhadkhan, Carlton Tower Hotel ..................... 2227111 Dhamaal, Seashell Inn Hotel ............................ 3934777 Gazebo, Kuwait Street....................................... 3958555 Govindas, Palace Hotel .................................... 3960088 Handi, Palace Hotel ......................................... 2113020 Haveli, Imperial Suites Hotel ........................... 3515100 Indego, Grosvenor House Hotel ..................... 3998888 India House, Al Hisn Street, Bur Dubai .......... 3526006 India Palace Restaurant, Al Garhoud .............. 2869600 India Palace Restaurant, Ibn Battuta Mall....... 3685567 Indian Pavillion, Spinney’s Centre, Um Suqueim.3941483 Iz, Grand Hyatt Dubai...................................... 3172222 Jashan, White Crown Building, Shk. Zayed Rd. 3320202 Kamat, Kuwait Street........................................ 3595441 Kebab Korner, Highland City Hotel................. 3938538 Keva, Nasr Leisureland...................................... 3344159 Khazana, Al Nasr Leisureland........................... 3360061 Manvaar............................................................. 3368332 Masala Craft, Century Village........................... 2829626 Masala, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams ....................... 8096100 Mercurries......................................................... 3700737 Mint Leaf of London, DIFC............................ 7060900 Mithaas, Rolla Road.......................................... 3591300 Mohanlal’s Taste Buds, Fish Market, Karama.3362001 Mumtaz Mahal, Arabian Court Hotel ............. 3519111 Nalukettu, Grand Hotel, Al Ghusais................ 2632555 Nina, The One & Only Royal Mirage .............. 3999999 Options.............................................................. 3293293 Paratha King, Next to Baskin Robins............... 3979110 Planet Bollywood, Royal Ascot Hotel............... 3558500 Qureshi’s Kebab & Kurry, Country Club Hotel ..3988840 Rasoi, Coral Deira, Dubai.................................. 2248587 Spice Café, Town Centre Shopping Mall, ....... 3499951 Spice Lounge, Al Ghazal Mall ......................... 3453365 Sukh Sagar, Trade Centre Road ....................... 3967222 Tandoori, Ibn Battuta Mall .............................. 4233855 The Bombay, Marco Polo Hotel ....................... 2720000 The Kebab Connection, Gold Swiss-Belhotel... 3019888 The Rupee Room, Marina Walk .................... 3905755 Connector AUGUST | 21

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GERMAN Brauhaus, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel .................... 3455888 Der Keller, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 3480000 Hofbrauhaus, JW Marriott Hotel .................... 6077977

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Certo, Radisson Blu Hotel ................................ 3669111 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana................................ 2820000 Cucina, Courtyard by Marriott.......................... 8852222 Dakshin, Lotus Hotel ...................................... 2278888 Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana ................. 3211111 Esca, Qamardeen Hotel .................................... 4285923 Ewaan, The Palace, Old Town Dubai............... 4287888 Fazaris, The Address Downtown ..................... 4368888 Fibber Magee’s ................................................. 3322400 Focaccia, Hyatt Regency Hotel ........................ 3172222 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2127551 Grand Grill, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa...... 3994221 Hofbrauhaus, JW Marriott Hotel .................... 6077977 Icon Bar & Lounge, Radisson Blu Hotel ......... 3669111 Latitude, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ....................... 4068999 Legends Steakhouse, Creek Golf & Yacht Club .2956000 Locker Room, Golden Tulip............................. 3417750 Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahar.............................. 4267313 Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai..................... 3172222 Market Place, JW Marriott Hotel..................... 6077009 Marrakech, Shangri-La Hotel........................... 4052703 Mays El-Reem, JW Marriott Hotel.................. 6077009 Momotaro, Souk Al Bahar................................ 4257976 More.................................................................. 2830224 More, Al Murooj Rotana................................... 3433779 More, Gold & Diamond Park........................... 3234350 Nelson’s, Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............. 4350000 Nineteen, The Address Montgomerie............... 3905600 Oceana Restaurant, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah..... 3182540 Olive Tree, Flora Creek Hotel.......................... 2943532 Palm Garden, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort .3995533 Planet Hollywood............................................. 3244100 Player’s Lounge, Country Club Hotel............... 3988840 Prego’s Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............... 4350000 Rock Bottom Café, Regent Palace Hotel.......... 3963888 Saffron, Atlantis................................................. 4262626 Sezzam, Kempinski Hotel ................................ 4095999 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3118316 Spendido, Ritz Carlton...................................... 3994000 Spice Island, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ............ 2625555 Thai Chi, Wafi .................................................. 3244100 Thai Kitchen, Park Hyatt Hotel ....................... 3172222 The Atrium, Grand Millennium Hotel ............. 4299999 The Cellar, Century Village............................... 2829333 The Conservatory, Emirates Golf Club............. 3802222 The Med, Media One Hotel ............................. 4271000 The Observatory, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel.3194000 The Terrace, Deira Hotel .................................. 2688888 The Warehouse, Le Meridien Dubai ................ 2170000 Thyme, Oasis Beach Tower................................ 3154200 Traiteur, Park Hyatt Hotel ............................... 3172222 Waxy O’Conner’s, The Ascot Hotel ................. 3520900 Westin Hotel .................................................... 5117136 Yalumba, Le Meridien Dubai ........................... 2170000 Zuma ................................................................. 4255660

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 | AUGUST Connector

Teatro, Towers Rotana Hotel ........................... 3438000 The 25th, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa .......... 3995000 The Boardwalk, Dubai Creek & Yacht Club .... 2956000 The Explorer, Marco Polo Hotel ...................... 2720000 The Junction, Traders Hotel.............................. 4259889 The Kitchen, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Deira........ 2091234 The Rotisserie, The One & Only Royal Mirage .3999999 Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek ............................... 2271111 Vintage, Wafi .................................................... 3240000 Vista Rooftop, Holiday Inn Express.................. 4275500 Vu’s, Emirates Towers Hotel ............................ 3300000 Warehouse, Le Meridien Dubai ....................... 2170000 Waves, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ................... 3993333 World Trade Club, Dubai World Trade Centre .. 3097979 IRANIAN / PERSIAN Al Borz .............................................................. 3318777 Al Zumorrod, Carlton Tower Hotel ................ 2227111 Anar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........................... 3688505 Iranian Club, Oud Metha Road........................ 3367700 Pars Iranian Kitchen, Wilson building,............ 3984000 Persia Persia, Wafi............................................ 3244100 Sarband, Century Village .................................. 2833891 Shabestan, Radisson Blu Hotel ........................ 2057333 Shabestan, The InterContinental Hotel ........... 2227171 Shahrzad, Hyatt Regency Hotel ....................... 2091200 Special Ostadi, Al Musalla Road .................... 3971933 ITALIAN Al Fresco, Crowne Plaza.................................... 3311111 Andiamo!, Grand Hyatt.................................... 3172222 Andiamo!, Grand Hyatt.................................... 3171234 Bellucci, Wafi.................................................... 3244100 Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar................................. 4230982 BiCE, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah .......................... 3991111 Biella, Wafi........................................................ 3244666 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Capanna Nuova, Dubai Marine Beach Resort .3461111 Carluccois’s, Dubai Mall .................................. 4341320 Carnevele, Jumeirah Beach Hotel .................... 3480000 Casa Mia, Le Meridien Dubai .......................... 2824040 Cavalli Club, Fairmont Hotel .......................... 3329260 Centimetro, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................ 3666730 Certo, Radisson Blu Hotel ................................ 4355000 Ciro’s Pomodoro, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ... 3993333 Come Prima, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Garhoud.2820000 Cubo Pasta, Ibis Hotel ..................................... 3324444 Cucina, Courtyard by Marriott.......................... 8852222 Cucina, JW Marriott Hotel, Deira.................... 2624444 Da Vinci’s, Millennium Airport Hotel ............. 7039123 Dante, Grand Millennium Dubai, Tecom........ 4299999 Don Corleone, The Metropolitan Hotel .......... 3430000 Focaccia, Hyatt Regency Hotel ........................ 2091234 Frankies Italian Bar & Grill ............................ 3994311 Gusto, The Palm................................................ 4309466 Il Rustico, Rydges Plaza Hotel ......................... 3982222 La Moda @ Media City..................................... 3669111 La Traviata, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Veranda, Movenpick Hotel, Bur Dubai....... 3366000 La Vinga, Century Village................................. 2820030 www.connector.ae

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 AUGUST | 23

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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 | AUGUST 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

SATURDAY Pilates Reformer Beg/Int Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Intermediate Pole Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Intermediate/Advance Chair Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Beginner Reformer Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Prenatal Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Cross Fit BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Liv Dance - Level 2 (13yrs-16yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Abs Stretch BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Belly Dance BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Bachata Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Salsa Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Liv Dance - General Adult (18yrs+) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Bachata Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Salsa Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village

9.00am Jo 10.00 Walid Tebarki 10.30am Dina 11.00am Walid Tebarki 11.00am Elena Goncearova 11.45am Dina 4.00pm Sebastian 5.00pm Sharmila 5.00pm Sebastian 6.00pm Luisa 7.00pm Luisa and Yeison 7.00pm Camilo and Manuela 7.30pm Sharmila 8.00pm Luisa and Yeison 8.00pm Camilo and Manuela

SUNDAY Ballet Barre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Beginner/Intermediate Reformer Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Int Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Prenatal Pilates Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs+) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Zumba Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Beginner Reformer Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center General Ballet (Pre-teens, Teens + Adults) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Intermediate/Advance Reformer Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Abs Stretch BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Advanced Ballet (Teens, Adults + Professionals) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Barre Floor Beats Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Bachata Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Pilates Reformer Beginner Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Mat All Levels Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Bachata Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village

8.30am Heba 9.00am Walid Tebarki 9.30am Dina 9.30am Heba 10.30am Heba 10.30am Emma 10.45am Monique 4.30pm Elena Goncearova 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Walid Tebarki 6.00pm Sebastian 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Pavlina 7.00pm Luisa and Yeison 7.30pm Pavlina 7.30pm Jo 8.00pm Luisa and Yeison

MONDAY Pilates Mat All Levels Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Advanced Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Fundamentals Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center "Move it" Functional Training Class The Hundred Wellness Center Pilates class Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Prenatal Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Body Step The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Clinical Pilates Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Liv Dance - Level 2 (13yrs-16yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Beginner/ Intermediate Chair Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Body Jam The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Liv Dance - Teen (16yrs-21yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE HIIT Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club YOGA (Ashtanga Vinsaya & The Art of Inversion) The Hundred Wellness Center Tango Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village

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8.30am Jo 9.30am Heba 9.30am Dana 10.00am Elena Goncearova 10.00am Mikaela Liljemark 10.30am Slavica 10.45am Claire 10.45am Maria 11.30am Hened 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Elena Goncearova 5.30pm Elaine, Linley, Amber 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Susanna 6.45pm Catherine 7.00pm Walid Tebarki 7.00pm Brayan and Tatiana

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Dubai Fitness Calendar - August 2015

Cross Fit Zumba Pilates Reformer Beg/Int Tango Level 2

BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village

7.00pm Sebastian 7.30pm Susanna 7.30pm Jo 8.00pm Brayan and Tatiana

TUESDAY Pilates Reformer Intermediate Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Bodysculpt Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Intermediate Mat Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Hatha Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Beginner Reformer Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Intermediate Circuit Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Intermediate Circuit Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Live Dance - Level 2 (13yrs-16yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Pilates Mat Intermediate Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Beginner Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Salsa Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Salsa Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Cardio Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Live Dance - General Adult (18yrs+) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs+) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Clinical Pilates Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

8.30am Pavlina 8.30am Juana 9.00am Walid Tebarki 9.30am Alpa 10.00am Elena Goncearova 4.30pm Elena Goncearova 5.30pm Walid Tebarki 5.30pm Marit 5.30pm Sharmila 6.30pm Summer 6.30pm Jo 7.00pm Camilo and Luisa 7.00pm Camilo and Luisa 7.30pm Hened 7.30pm Sarah 7.30pm Sharmila 7.30pm Sharmila 8.15pm Hened

WEDNESDAY Pilates Reformer Beg/Int Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Mat Beginner Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Body Attack The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Advanced Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Fundamentals Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center "Move it" Functional Training Class The Hundred Wellness Center Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs +) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Prenatal Pilates Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR General Ballet (Pre-teens, Teens + Adults) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Advanced Ballet (Teens, Adults + Professionals) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Pilates Mat Beginner Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Intermediate/Advance Circuit Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center YOGA (Ashtanga Vinsaya & The Art of Inversion) The Hundred Wellness Center Tango Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Aerial Silks BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Pilates class Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Circuit Interval Functional Training Class The Hundred Wellness Center Tango Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Cross Fit BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village RPM The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Abs Stretch BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village

8.30am Pavlina 8.30am Jo 9.30am Maria 9.30am Alpa 9.30am Pavlina 10.00am Elena Goncearova 10.00am Mikaela Liljemark 10.30am Sharmila 10.30am Jo 5.00pm Sharmila 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Elaine 6.30pm Summer 6.30pm Elena Goncearova 7.00pm Walid Tebarki 7.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 7.00pm Jade 7.30pm Summer 7.30pm Dina 8.00pm Walid Tebarki 8.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 8.00pm Sebastian 8.00pm Greg 9.00pm Sebastian

THURSDAY Yoga Stretch Pilates Reformer Beginner Pilates Reformer Intermediate Latino Cardio Body Pump

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Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club

8.30am Sarah 8.30am Miriam 9.30am Miriam 9.30am Liris 5.30pm Elaine

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Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE

6.00pm Sharmila

Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club

10.00am Alpa 3.00pm Elaine

FRIDAY Hatha Yoga Kick Boxing

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DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR

Liv Dance - Teens (16yrs-21yrs)

Children’s Activity Classes Dubai - August 2015 SATURDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Ballet - 4y Ballet - 4y Ballet - 5y Ballet - 6y Ballet - Grade 1 Ballet - Grade 4 Ballet - Grade 5 Ballet - Grade 6 & 7 Body Movement (5-7 years old) Body Movement (8-11 years old) Live Dance - Level 1A+B (7yrs-12yrs) Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG)

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10.00am Madalina 10.00am Heba 11.00am Melina 11.00am Madalina 11.00am Popa 12.00pm Madalina 12.00pm Popa 10.00am Heba 2.00pm Heba 10.30am Heba 11.15am Heba 12.00pm Heba 2.30pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 4.30pm Heba 2.00pm Leidy 3.00pm Leidy 4.00pm Sharmila 1.00pm Julia 2.30pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.30pm Julia 6.45pm Julia

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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 3.300pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 4.15pm Heba 5.15pm Heba 4.00pm Sharmila 6.15pm Heba 2.00pm Silvi 4.00pm Jamie 5.00pm Jamie 4.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Slavica 3.15pm Jamie 2.45pm Jamie 2.30pm Heba 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3.45pm Karine

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) Ballet - 4y Ballet - 5y Ballet - Grade 2 Ballet - Grade 3 Basic Ballet (7yrs+) Contemporary & Jazz Dance Dance Mix GD 1 Ballet (7-8 y.o) GD 2 Ballet (9+ yo) Karate Kid1 (Beginners) Karate Kid2 (Colored Belt) Pre Primary Ballet (5 y.o) Prep Ballet (3-4 y.o) Primary Ballet - School Only Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 years old) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Yoga for Kids

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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) Dance Mix Dance Mix (8-10 yo) Grade 1 Ballet (School Only) 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) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG)

Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif German International School German International School Raffles World Academy Regent International School Regent International School BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 4.30pm Heba 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Melina 4.30pm Ravil 2.00pm Silvi 2.45pm Silvi 2.25pm Lauren 4.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Slavica 4.00pm Leidy 5.00pm Leidy 2.00pm Julia 4.00pm Sharmila 3.00pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia

Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Regent International School Regent International School Regent International School The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Uptown Primary School Uptown Primary School Uptown Primary School Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 4.30pm Heba 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Melina 5.30pm Ravil 4.30pm Slavica 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3.45pm Karine 3.45pm Maristela 4.30pm Maristela 5.15pm Maristela 4.30pm Monique 5.00pm Monique

TUESDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Karate Kid (MIXED) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Yoga

Young Musicians 2 (4-5 yrs)

Young Musicians 3 (5-6 yrs) Young Musicians 4 (6-7 yrs) Zumba Kids Junior Zumba Kids

WEDNESDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif 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 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 Junior Modern (7-8 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pre Primary Ballet (5 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Prep Ballet (3-4 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Primary Ballet (6+ y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Young Musicians 4 (5-6 yrs) Jumeirah Music Centre

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3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Melina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Ravil 4.30pm Madalina 6.00pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 5.00pm Heba 4.30pm Heba 4.15pm Becky 3.30pm Becky 3.00pm Becky 5.00pm Becky 4.30pm Maristela

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DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR / CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES

MONDAY

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 Contemporary & Jazz Dance 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)

Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

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 5.00pm Heba 1.00pm Julia 4.00pm Sharmila 5.00pm Sharmila 2.00pm Julia 3.00pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.15pm Julia 6.45pm Julia

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