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his month, we had the pleasure of catching up with the founder of Dubai rescue group 38smiles. The vital work that Kay Ivanova does goes above and beyond, and I am delighted that Connector is able to support her in any way we can.

Yes, the ‘mercury is rising’ as we’re fond of saying during the summer, but it doesn’t mean that Dubai grinds to a halt. In fact, there is plenty going on to keep you and the whole family occupied. Take a look at our top 22 things to do this summer!

With Ramadan falling throughout the whole month of July, it is a great opportunity for us to experience a truly Arabic Iftar at one of Dubai’s many fantastic restaurants and brush up on the local culture. You could even start that new health regime you’ve been planning - and, if you’re anything like me, been putting off!

Whatever your plans… Enjoy!

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Kay Ivanova Top 22 things To do this summer!

Looking to enjoy Iftar Dubai’s best Bon appétit Falafel sandwich Reducing salt In our kids’ food Editor’s picks Beauty treats Going gluten free…

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So glad you enjoyed it! We’ll keep you posted on the next one...

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his month we had the pleasure of grabbing a chat with the extremely busy Kay Ivanova, who not only founded and runs 38smiles but also pursues a career in fitness. Kay, originally from Bulgaria, set up 38smiles, a non-profit animal rescue group in 2012.

What brought you to Dubai? I arrived to Dubai to work for The Aviation Club in group exercise and as a personal trainer eight years ago and I still do. In 2012 I established my own animal rescue group called 38smiles aimed at rehoming stray animals, mainly cats and putting smiles on their faces.

Describe a typical day - My time during the day is dedicated to 38smiles: answering emails, Facebook messages and phone calls, coordinating with foster families to make sure their foster animal is up to date with vaccinations etc, planning adoption days and fundraising events and following up on the progress of the cats having treatment at the vets. We work with two vets, Vienna Vet and Pet Zone, so normally I will go - if not to both, to at least one a day to see how the cats are doing. At around 4pm I get ready and head to The Aviation club or a personal training client for my real job.

How did you get into fitness - Once I commit to something I have a habit of totally immersing myself in it. I started training years ago and totally loved it, I was spending so much time at the gym I thought I might as well make a career out of it so I started doing my fitness courses to get qualified. …and animal rescue - About four years ago my husband and I moved into a villa and found three kittens in the garden.

One was very ill so I took her to the vet and asked what I could do since it seemed out of the question for me to keep her, as my husband is allergic to cats. The vet directed me to Friends of Animals and they allowed me to attend one of their adoption days where my three kittens were adopted, and that’s when my mission to re-home stray cats began.

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atmosphere in a group exercise class - the music, the energy, the physical challenge, my participant’s faces during and after the class.

When it comes to animal rescue the best thing is looking at the before and after photos of the animals we have rescued and rehomed and thinking ‘I cannot believe the difference between the two images’ and knowing that you were the one to make the difference in their lives.

Worst thing about your work - The worst thing has to be seeing how poorly people treat their cats and pets in general; they treat them as commodities and dump them when they’re bored. On many occasions we find cats in the most horrific condition due to maltreatment by humans and it is just appalling and heartbreaking.

Stand out moment in your career Every rescue is a stand out moment from bottle feeding a week old kitten, rehoming them and then seeing them grow in their forever home to rehoming a desert dog in Alaska and seeing it off at the airport.

Recently we managed to re-home a cat found by three school bus drivers. They took her to the vet who then contacted us. When we visited the cat, we found that half her leg was missing and it had to be amputated. We posted her story on our Facebook page and received 18 adoption requests and when we found the right owner it was really gratifying to see that we had given this unfortunate little feline another chance - we put a smile on her face!

What advice? You have to do what you believe in; you have to have your own principles and stick to them because each rescue group works differently. Although we have the same concept as other animal rescue groups we aim to be different and stand out.

And of course you have to be very stubborn when the going gets tough and luckily being Bulgarian and Sagittarius I have plenty of stubbornness in me!

Motto - At 38 smiles our motto is ‘helping today’s strays become the pets of tomorrow’.

If you can help 38smiles in any way please email info@38smiles.com.

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1. Get wet You know it, and you love it. Right in front of the stunning Burj Al Arab and themed around the tale of Juha, a well-known character from Arabian folklore, Wild Wadi is our favourite waterpark. Set free your inner child on the Master Blaster, Tantrum Alley and Burj Surj.

Those brave enough to conquer the new Jumeirah Sceirah, which now has two tandem slides, have to climb to a height of 32 metres and stand on a trap door which will release you down the 120 metre slide at an astonishing speed of over 80 km per hour. Or you could just sit back and watch the kids do it! Open from 10am to 8pm, ticket prices are Dhs 275 for General Admission 1.1m and above and Dhs 215 for General Admission below 1.1m.

Call 04-3484444 or visit www.wildwadi.com.

2. Edutainment camp KidZania Summer Camp is based on the award-winning children’s ‘edutainment’ destination’s RightZkeepers: Urbano, the adventurous; Beebop, the artist; Vita, the thinker; Chika, the friendly and Bache, their fun and affectionate puppy. The creative and informative week-long summer camps will offer children a refreshingly creative platform to nurture their talents. KidZania, at Dubai Mall, provides a safe, unique and realistic educational environment that allows kids to 24 | JULY Connector Connector Master Layout - July 2014.indd 24

enact over 80 role-playing activities. The camp will be held Sundays to Thursdays, until 28th August (with the exclusion of Eid from 27th July to 7th August) from 9am to 3pm, and from 10am to 4pm, during Ramadan.

The summer camp is priced at Dhs 800 per child per week, with free entry for parents on the last day of the workshop for the graduation ceremony. Call 04-4485222 or email enquiries@kidzania.ae.

3. Take a desert ride You’ve been here for years but have you ever actually seen a desert fox, tiny gazelle or been up close and personal with a camel? For a true Arabian adventure, check out Al Sahra Equestrian Centre. Whether you’re a complete novice or the most experienced rider, you can enjoy miles of glorious natural desert, and the freedom, beauty and excitement of horse riding in the desert. Take the late afternoon ride and watch the magnificent sunset over Dubai or see the desert waking up in the morning for Dhs 200 (60-minute ride).

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looking for something really special, why not try a Champagne Camel ride to a luxurious Bedouin tent in the desert and watch the sun sink over the horizon. Call Lisa on 04-4274055 or 0561772856, email Equestrian.centre@ alsahra.com or visit www.alsahra.com.

27th July to 2nd August, during Eid. The summer camp is priced at Dhs 675 per child per week.

Email TDMsummercamp@emaar.ae or call 04-4485200.

4. Become a soccer star

With music, nose clips and big smiles, Synquatics introduces kids to synchronised swimming. They can either swim solo or share the fun in a team of two or more. The growing team of synchronised swimmers currently has five exceptional coaches who teach all ages. As the sport becomes increasingly popular in the UAE, swimmers are now preparing to showcase their skills in international events. There are a few sports that combine technical and artistic merits, and synchronised swimming is definitely one of them. What better way to spend the summer than in the water dancing to music?

Call 055-4485381, email sarah@synquatics.com or visit www.synquatics.com.

The Dubai Sports City Football Academy Summer Camp is the perfect way for the kids to improve their footballing skills ahead of the new season while having fun and making new friends. For children aged three to five years, Socatots teaches basic football skills that will act as a huge aid to coordination, together with language, number and colour identification skills. And for children aged five and above, there is more advanced training including warming up, techniques and tactics plus match action, along with table tennis, foosball (table football), Playstation, water games and multi-sport activities. And it’s all in the air-conditioned comfort of the Indoor Dome with its FIFA-approved artificial pitch.

Prices start from Dhs 100. Call 04-4481555, email football@dxbsport.com or visit www.footballacademy.com.

5. Ice skate During Ramadan, you can skate all day long with your friends at Dubai Ice Rink with the day pass available for Dhs 100. This offer is valid on public skating sessions during Ramadan only (27th June to 27th July). Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.dubaiicerink.com or call 04-4485111.

6. Summer camp Children aged seven years and above can join ‘The Dubai Mall Summer Camp,’ from 22nd June to 21st August. It offers fun edutainment experiences at the interactive mini-city KidZania, the Olympic-size Dubai Ice Rink, Reel Cinemas, Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and SEGA Republic. Guaranteeing a mix of learning, entertainment, fun and physical activity, the camp is held Sundays to Thursdays, from 9am to 3pm, and from 10am to 3pm, during Ramadan. No activities will be held from www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - July 2014.indd 25

7. Synchronised swimming

8. Rockin’ Ever After Disney On Ice presents Rockin’ Ever After - bringing an all-star line-up of your favourite Disney characters to the ice in a live production. This brand-new spectacular featuring scenes from Disney•Pixar’s BRAVE, Tangled, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast is in Dubai from 10th to 13th September for eight performances at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Tickets are on sale now and are priced in five tiers: Bronze Dhs 175, Silver Dhs 275, Gold Dhs 475, VIP Dhs 1,000 and Royal Rink-side Dhs 2,000 - available from all Virgin Megastores and www.virginmegastore.ae. To learn more about Disney On Ice visit www.disneyonice.com.

9. Cultural Iftar The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding’s Cultural Iftar aims to help outsiders understand the UAE’s traditions and culture. Held in the courtyard of the wind-tower house in the heart of the Al Fahidi Historic District of Old Bur Dubai, the evening begins with the Athan (the call to prayer) followed by the breaking of the fast Connector JULY | 25 6/26/14 1:02 PM

THIS month with the Emirati hosts and some good Arabic coffee and dates. The Cultural Iftar is from 1st to 26th July, priced at Dhs 135, with children below 12 free of charge.

Call 04-3536666 or visit www.cultures.ae.

10. Limitless rides YasWaterworld Abu Dhabi’s newly launched Family Annual Pass is designed for families of four (2 adults and 2 children aged 18 years old and below) and offers 365 days of unlimited fun. Along with limitless rides, the pass gives access to other benefits including a 10% discount on food and beverage at the park, 10% discount at the souvenir shop as well as 10% discount on PearlMasters YasWaterworld’s unique interactive treasure hunt. Priced at Dhs 2,500, the General Family Annual Pass membership gives you a saving of up to Dhs 1,900. Call 02-4142000 or visit www.yaswaterworld.com.

11. Ramadan Night Market Dubai’s only night market during the holy month of Ramadan is back from 17th to 27th July at Dubai World Trade Center.

Over 350 retailers will offer everything from clothing, fashion, accessories, cosmetics, health and beauty products, jewellery, perfumes, leather products, healthcare, electronics, toys and childcare, educational products, gift items, Eid gifts, souvenirs, collectibles, art, food and much more. Entry is free and opening hours are from 8pm until 2am. Visit www.ramadannightmarket.com.

12. Nature’s rare phenomenon Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo’s (Dubai Mall) new addition has come all the way from Australia. Regarded as nature’s rare phenomenon, King Croc is one of the world’s largest reptiles. King Croc and his female companion of 20 years now reside in a special enclosure at the Underwater Zoo that replicates their natural habitat. At over five metres long and weighing an imposing 750 kg plus, equivalent to the weight of over 15 fullygrown men, King Croc is 40 years old and has 26 | JULY Connector Connector Master Layout - July 2014.indd 26

the potential to grow even bigger in the next 50 years of his expected lifespan.

Visit www.thedubaiaquarium.com.

13. Art exhibition The Third Line closes the season with Summer Show 2014, presenting a selection of artworks by artists represented by the gallery and those who have shown at the gallery in the past. The series of media includes photography, painting, sculpture and installations. The exhibition closes on 24th July. Visit www.thethirdline.com

14. Snow-Aerobics boot camp Ski Dubai is offering a monthly fat burning boot camp, the customised 45-minute snow aerobic work-out sessions are part of a 30-day fitness plan. Geared at weight loss and complemented by a unique high impact workout experience, Snow-robics is offered every month on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30am and 9am. Opt for single sessions at Dhs 90 or Dhs 1,000 for 12 sessions over the month. Visit www.skidxb.com.

15. Cinderella Maksim Surov, the 27-year-old star of Russia’s acclaimed Bolshoi Ballet, is in the UAE capital for his debut performance in the Emirates. Maksim, who joined the Bolshoi in 2008 and has taken the lead in most of the theatre’s signature roles, is the Prince in the Cinderella performances, which will run at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) as part of Abu Dhabi Summer Season. The ballet is the curtain raiser of Abu Dhabi Summer Season, which opened last month and runs until 31st August with a blockbuster programme of world-class shows and concerts. Tickets to Cinderella by The Royal Moscow Ballet begin at Dhs 199 and are available at www.TIXBOX.com.

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THIS month offers a high-octane adrenaline sport to anyone who feels like jumping around. It’s basically a giant skate park made out of trampolines! Check out www.bounce.ae.

17. Learn to swim Learn to swim at a unique and dedicated indoor facility in Al Quoz. The new Swimtime Centre, with programmes operated by Australian International Swim Schools (AISS), is the first fully enclosed indoor swimming facility designed specifically for all learn-to-swim programmes. It is also the first public venue with full disabled access, including specially designed disability change and shower rooms, hydraulic wheelchair lift and a specialised pool lift allowing for safe pool entry. Call 04-3211848, 056-6367978 or email swim@aiss.ae.

the Dubai Outlet Mall. Call 04-4253530 or visit www.chuckecheesesdubai.com.

20. Sports mad?

Dubai Sports World is one of the Middle East’s largest indoor sports events. Running until Saturday 30th August, it has all your favourite sports in one professional standard, air-conditioned arena at Dubai World Trade Centre. Visit www.dubaisportsworld.ae or call 04-3321000.

21. Jump out of a plane!

The Beach, at JBR, brings a fun and refreshing new option to cool off with friends and family this summer with The Beach Waterpark on the sea. For Dhs 50 per hour (for kids aged 6 and older) and Dhs 60 for adults per hour, a child-and-adult daily rate of Dhs 195 is also available. Lifejackets are included. The Waterpark kiosk is open from 10am to 7pm every day. Simply register at The Beach Waterpark kiosk located on the beach.

For the first time, Skydive Dubai The Palm dropzone will be open during summer for tandem jumps, from 5am to 10am. Experience the rush of the free fall while being safely strapped to a professional instructor - a Tandem jump + video + photos is Dhs 1,999!

The Desert Campus Drop Zone (SD2), the school for continued education and newer jumpers (100 jumps or less), is located 35 km from Dubai and offers some of the best Skydiving instructors in the world. Courses include accelerated free fall and tandem progression, and for experienced skydivers, canopy piloting, formation, free flying and wing suit courses. Open from 7am to 12 noon during the summer season. (Note: skydiving is weather permitting.) Visit www.skydivedubai.ae or email info@skydivedubai.ae.

19. Chuck E. Cheese

22. Indoor skydiving

If you’re looking to keep the kids entertained this summer, Chuck E. Cheese offers the magical solution for the whole family. The 50,000 square foot pizza restaurant, with a wide variety of arcades and attractions, is a great indoor entertainment centre and an ideal place to escape the heat. Aimed at bringing people of all ages together, Chuck E. Cheese is very competitively priced, and is easy to find at

Indoor skydiving at iFLY Dubai is safe for kids (over 5 years), challenging for adults, exciting for teens and realistic for skydivers, offering endless excitement, adrenaline and adventure and no experience is necessary. It’s not a ride or a simulator, it’s a vertical wind tunnel (VWT) that moves air in a vertical column, offering the best possible flight experience for indoor skydiving. iFLY have two clear acrylic tunnels 10m high and 3m wide, with fans that can blow up to 200kph.

Execute twists, turns and somersaults in the specially constructed chamber, without having to leave the safety of terra firma… well in a plane anyway! Call 800-6422 or visit www.mirdifcitycentre.com.

18. Stay refreshed

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odhesh World, one of the most popular family edutainment destinations in the region, celebrates its milestone 15th edition this year with a line-up of family fun. Featuring internationally renowned entertainment characters and a wide array of interactive and themed experiences, Modhesh World offers families and children their most memorable summer holidays in Dubai.

Children, pre-teens and teenagers can enjoy all the fun of the fair, with rides such as Carousel, Chair-O-Plane and Crazy Wave as well as kiddie bungee jumping, bouncy castle-type inflatables, and arcade and video games. Visitors can also learn more about Emirati culture and traditions at the Heritage Zone.

Other activities include the WWE non-contact wrestling experience, Hello Kitty & Friends around the World, the Lego/Duplo Zone, the Laser Quest laser- tag game, the ice-themed Winter Wonderland and Little Stars - a zone sponsored by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority to help children develop motor skills and learn a number of sports.

Then, in celebration of the Eid festivities, Modhesh World will host the World Premieres of interactive experiences featuring the Angry Birds Universe and the Transformers.

Modhesh World is gearing up to offer children, as well as their parents, an unforgettable time through numerous experiences, attractions and activities spread across several zones including a wide array of games, contests, rides, shows, adventure-oriented activities, and much more. It is open from 10am to 10pm Sunday to Wednesday, from 10am to midnight on Thursdays and Saturdays and from 3pm to midnight on Fridays. The timings during Ramadan are noon to 2am on all days except Fridays, when it will be 5pm to 2am. The three days of Eid Al Fitr will see Modhesh World stay open from 10am till midnight.

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Visit www.modheshworld.com.

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To celebrate Ramadan award winning jewellery retailer Pure Gold Jewellers, has launched a range of exquisitely designed diamond pendants with the inscription ‘Allah’ and ‘Mashallah’ in Arabic calligraphy. The Islamic pendants made with gold, coloured stones and intricately set brilliant cut diamonds, reflect the spirit of holiness, prayer and giving that symbolises the Holy month.

The Mashallah pendant in the limited edition collection features diamonds set against a backdrop of Mother of Pearl which is framed in gold. This round shaped pendant with delicate Arabic designs in gold on the outer frame is available for a price of Dhs 2,799 and is a timeless piece.

Another work of art is the Allah pendant in a magical blend of colours and dazzling diamonds. This stunning creation set in colour stones is available for a price of Dhs 1,499.

Also in the collection is a crescent shaped diamond pendant for Dhs 899 and another featuring two lines of diamonds surrounding the inner inscription of Allah. This pendant is available for Dhs 1,999. Visit www.pugold.com for more information.

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DINING out

To break the fast...

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers

The Iftar buffet at nosh restaurant, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers, is priced at Dhs 99 with kids under six dining free. Feast on traditional Arabic delicacies including dates, dried fruits, mezze section, soup, lamb ouzi along with a delectable selection of international dishes and Arabic sweets with panoramic lake views. There is also a dedicated area with games to keep the little ones entertained, plus a chance to win daily prizes and a raffle draw for a five-night stay at Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul, including airline tickets. The winner will be announced on 29th July. Call 04-4380000.

Intercontinental Dubai Festival City

Anise restaurant delivers its usual service and excellence, coupled with the finest spread of traditional Arabic fare and live entertainment for Dhs 195 including Ramadan juices, tea, coffee and soft beverages or Dhs 98 for kids aged from six to 12 years. Then for Eid, a waterfront feast awaits you at Anise with a buffet on the first day of Eid priced at Dhs 210 with soft beverages for lunch and Dhs 275 with soft beverages for dinner. The second day of Eid lunch is priced at Dhs 275 with soft beverages. Call 04-7011127/28.

Towers Rotana Hotel Dubai

Towers Rotana welcomes you to Flavours on Two for an international Iftar buffet, priced at Dhs 145 (with fresh juices, dates and Arabic sweets).

For reservations call 04-3122201.

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa

Brasserie offers an Iftar buffet for Dhs 180 per person and an à la carte menu is also available.

Shisha is available on the terrace. For more information visit www.brasserie-dubai.com.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek

During Ramadan, the second floor of the hotel will be transformed into the hotel’s Iftar venue offering a buffet priced at Dhs 149 (with soft drinks and special Ramadan juices). Alternatively, enjoy Iftar onboard the Al Mansour Dhow where a booking for a minimum of 30 people is required. Call 04-2057333/7444.

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Ibis Al Rigga

The Iftar buffet at Lounge Café Restaurant is priced at Dhs 65 including Ramadan beverages. Pay for 4 buffets and get one buffet complimentary.

Call 04-2068255 or email h6685-fb@accor.com. www.mydubaiconnection.com

Grand Millennium

At Grand Millennium, get together with friends and family to enjoy the daily Iftar at The Atrium restaurant for Dhs 145. A dedicated in-room Suhour dining menu will be served from the late night hours until the early morning for Dhs 105. For Eid, celebrate with an extravagant lunch at The Atrium restaurant for Dhs 175. Children between eight and 12 years dine with 50% off, and kids under eight dine for free (maximum two per family). Call 04-4299999.

Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate

Illuminated by 88 grandiose Arabic lanterns, the extensive Iftar buffet will take place daily in Al Bahou from sunset until 9pm for Dhs 165. Following the Iftar feast, guests are invited to visit Moroc Bar & Lounge, where they can enjoy shisha services and refreshing beverages within the airconditioned comfort of the enclosed terrace.

Email dine.ibnbattuta@moevenpick.com or call 04-4445613.

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Café Habana

During Ramadan, Café Habana at Souk Al Bahar offers an exclusive Sunset Siesta brunch-themed menu from 7pm to 9pm daily. Diners can enjoy all of the dishes on the Sunset Siesta Menu, each served à la carte in three tempting courses with 11 mouthwatering plates in total. This is priced at Dhs 195 with soft drinks included. Call 04-4222620.

Ibis Mall of the Emirates

For Dhs 185 per person, Mezzerie offers a familyfriendly Iftar that includes abundant live cooking stations, fabulous Middle Eastern dishes and delicious international delicacies. Call 04-8182222.

Fairmont The Palm

Fairmont The Palm invites guests to break their fast at Flow Kitchen with an Iftar buffet that is extended into an air conditioned outdoor tent, and is priced at Dhs 185 (with Ramadan juices). An à la carte Suhour is also offered daily from 9pm to 3am. Email palm.dining@fairmont.com or call 04-4573457.

The Iftar buffet at Amici Restaurant is priced at Dhs 85 including Ramadan beverages.

For reservations call 04-3823036 or email h6670-fb1@accor.com.

The Ivy

The Ivy has an Iftar menu to break your fast with a culinary twist. Enjoy four à la carte courses of sensational sharing dishes for Dhs 250 (including unlimited soft drinks and mocktails) from sunset onwards. For reservation call 04-3198767.

Novotel Deira City Centre

The Iftar buffet at Tala Restaurant is priced at Dhs 89 including Ramadan beverages. For reservations call 04-2925225 or email h6481-re@accor.com. www.mydubaiconnection.com

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Hyatt Regency

Hyatt Regency Dubai offers Iftar at Al Dawaar, Dubai’s only rooftop revolving restaurant. The buffet includes traditional Ramadan delicacies, beverages and Emirati dishes for Dhs 190 (with traditional Ramadan drinks) and Dhs 95 per child aged six to 12 years. Call 04-3172222.

Sheraton Dubai Creek

Priced at Dhs 119 per person, Hatta’s Iftar buffet features a wide selection of traditional Arabic delicacies. Private group Iftar packages are also on offer for groups of 10 or more, starting from Dhs 109 per person. There is also a daily Suhour at The Lobby Café where an à la carte menu will be served between sunset and 4am. Call 04-2281111.

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Enjoy a relaxed Iftar at Nawwara or Kitchen 6 for Dhs 195. Additionally, the Dubai Ballroom is transformed for Ramadan and also offers Iftar for Dhs 195 as well as shisha and live oud players.

The ballroom also has LCD screens showing the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil and Ramadan TV specials. Visit www.jwmarriott.com.

Lafayette Gourmet

Enjoy an Iftar selection with Lafayette Gourmet’s multi kitchen experience from bespoke salads, Arabian grills, Moroccan delicacies to classic Ouzi, complemented with the tastes and flavours from all of their 11 kitchens. This is priced at Dhs 155 and Dhs 80 for children aged seven to 12 (free for kids under six). There are also home catering options. Email lafayetteevents@medsdubai.com or call 04-3399933.

Sofitel Dubai Downtown

Enjoy Ramadan treats at Les Cuisines with a lavish Iftar buffet priced at Dhs 155 or an Iftar banquet priced at Dhs 145.

Children between six and 12 years receive 50% discount (free for kids under five years). Call 04-5036666.

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club

Iftar at Palermo offers an array of traditional Emirati delicacies for Dhs 140 per person, with group bookings also available.

Call 04-3618111.

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Le Meridien Dubai

Break your fast at Yalumba with mouth-watering Iftar specialities for Dhs 159 inclusive of Ramadan juices and water.

Call 04-7022328 or visit www.lemeridien-dubai.com.

Grosvenor House

Sloane’s will serve a special Iftar buffet which blends traditional cuisine with contemporary fare. From the traditional helpings of lentil soup and dates, to seafood, sushi, wok dishes, fresh fish and a selection from the rotisserie, there are many dishes to savour.

Perfect for the individual diner or groups, the buffet is Dhs 260 per person. The Iftar buffet will run from sunset to 8.30pm throughout Ramadan. Visit www.sloanes-dubai.com for more information.

Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates

The Ski Chalets of Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates welcomes guests to dine in their own ski chalet overlooking the ski slopes of Ski Dubai. The chalets can accommodate up to 12 people and come with a dedicated team that will serve you during Iftar for Dhs 395 per person (minimum six). For Suhour, Aspen by Kempinski has a set menu for Dhs 150.

And for Eid, KGrill’s buffet is Dhs 295 (with soft drinks, water, coffee and tea) and is available on the second and third day of Eid. Call 04-3410000 or email restaurants.mallofthemirates@kempinski.com.

The Address Dubai Mall

Na3Na3 invites you to an Iftar buffet with all the traditional favourites for Dhs 155 with soft beverages or Dhs 195 with Ramadan juices. Then for Eid, gather with family and friends over a stunning selection of Arabic cuisine for Dhs 250.

Call 04-4388600.

Hard Rock

Get together with friends and family this Ramadan at this Iftar buffet, available from Sunday to Thursday, from Dhs 95 per person. Call 04-2328900 or visit www.hardrock.com/dubai.

Emirates Golf Club

Visit M’s, Emirates Golf Club’s MeditArabian themed restaurant on Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout Ramadan for a delicious Iftar buffet for Dhs 135 with juices or Dhs 60 for kids below 12 years.

Reserve your table in advance for special discounts of 10% for 10 to 15 guests and 20% for 15 guests. Then for Eid, M’s offers a family brunch for Dhs 195 with selected soft beverages or Dhs 85 for kids below 12 years. Call 04-4179999.

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DINING out

Catch the match!

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Keep up with the World Cup at the ultimate FANZONE urban bar & kitchen - ubk, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Enjoy bucket loads of limited edition bottles, pre-match ubk madness daily drinks for only Dhs 19 on selected beverages between 8.30pm and 10.30pm and an all you can drink Friday brunch for Dhs 150 on selected beverages between 3.30pm and 6.30pm. Call 04-4380069 or email hotel.jumeirahlakestowers.fb@moevenpick.com.

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Reform Social & Grill

To celebrate the World Cup, Reform Social & Grill at The Lakes has a huge air conditioned tent complete with ‘pour your own pint’ beer tenders at tables. Enjoy beer buckets (6 for Dhs 140), selected beers for Dhs 35, British Summer Jam Jar Cocktails for Dhs 45, and World Cup inspired ice cream.

Face painting for children is available for early games and women wearing football shirts will receive a free drink.

Visit www.reformsocialgrill.ae or call 04-4542638.

Cheer on your favourite team at Belgian Beer Café at Grand Millennium Dubai where you can catch the match on one of the nine screens or the massive screen. Chill-out indoor or outdoor at the newly refurbished rooftop for a minimum spend of Dhs 150 per person. Prizes are also up for grabs.

Visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com.

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Watch the footy at Sky Nay, Nay Restaurant & Lounge at DIFC with a minimum spend of Dhs 100.

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Head to British pub Girders where they have six screens showcasing the games at 8pm, 11pm and 2am. Located at JBR at JA Ocean View Hotel, there are special bucket deals, happy hours and drinks starting from Dhs 25. Email eatout.ovh@jaresorts.com or call 04-8145590.

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Book a DATE for Iftar Iftar Buffet at Flavours on Two for the rate of AED 145* including fresh juices, dates and Arabic sweets, daily during the Holy Month of Ramadan from Azan/Iftar call to 8.30pm.

Ramadan Specials: Group offer – Book for 10 people and 2 persons will dine for free. *Corporate offer - Book for groups of 15 and more* and benefit from discounted rate of *AED 125** per person. *Terms and conditions apply P.O.Box 30430, Dubai, U.A.E, T: +971 4 3122201, F: +971 4 3435111, towers.dubai@rotana.com www.mydubaiconnection.com

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DINING out

Something else?

Home alone?

JW Marriott Hotel Dubai has just the recipe to put any boredom to rest this summer. Kick back with the lads at the American-themed sports bar and share the game platters for Dhs 69 with a bucket of six brews for only Dhs 135. Then every Monday at Chateaubriand night, indulge in a 10oz steak for Dhs 280 or 20oz steak for Dhs 500 with a selection of grapes. Choose between Diamond Label, Rosemount and Cabernet Sauvignon for Dhs 94 per glass and Dhs 395 per bottle.

Finally, every Saturday Café de Paris night offers an 8oz steak for Dhs 225 with a selection of grape.

The choices are Mouton Cadet Reserve St. Emilion, Baron Philippe de Rothschild for Dhs 139 per glass and Dhs 595 per bottle. Call 04-6077977.

Happy hour

Sundowner Saturdays

Cargo’s Sundowner Saturdays mean the weekend can last that little bit longer. Get together with friends from 4pm to 8pm and relax with laid back jazz and soulful house tunes by Cargo’s resident DJs. Choose any four dishes from the starter menu to create personalised sharers for just Dhs 99. Alongside the usual Happy Hour offers, Cargo’s signature Bloody Marys are just Dhs 35, bottles of sparkling grape are Dhs 195 and you can share a bucket of hops with friends for Dhs 140 for five bottles. Call 04-3618129 or visit www.cargo-dubai.com.

Round up your coworkers and friends for Iris Dubai’s Summertime Happy Hour every Sunday to Thursday from 6pm to 8pm to enjoy 50% off all beverages. Call 056-9511442.

Three-step feast

Every Wednesday night, Mazina at The Address Dubai Marina offers three steps to simple Mongolian Food - choose, cook, then eat and enjoy. The themed nights offer guests an array of proteins, vegetables and sauces to choose from and prepared to your liking at the live cooking stations for Dhs 165. Call 04-4367777.

Some old favourites

The noodle house, Jumeirah Restaurant’s flagship restaurant, has recently revamped its new menu and brought back some old favourites along with exciting new and delicious dishes for its loyal fans. The tantalising new menu will consist of 17 new dishes, all inspired by the authentic culinary methods, flavours and ingredients of Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Visit www.thenoodlehouse.com.

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Sashimi & Rolls The Best of Bento Rolls, Rolls, Rolls Vegetarian Delight All meals serve 2 or 4 and include miso soup and salad with complimentary water and dates.

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DINING out

Room with a view

What can be better than enjoying breathtaking views with a cut of delicious steak? The Observatory at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites has it all. Choose from a Filet Mignon, NY Sirloin or Rib Eye along with any two side dishes and sauces accompanied by a bottle of red or white house grape for Dhs 299. Don’t forget to pick up your discount voucher for 20% off all treatments and massages at Saray Spa. Call 04-3194795.

From London to Dubai

Geales Dubai, London’s favourite seafood restaurant, has opened its doors at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort + Spa. Established in 1939 in Notting Hill, London by Concept Venues, Geales has cemented itself on the UK Food & Beverage scene as the leading fish restaurant in London, and is a firm favourite with devoted locals and celebrities alike. Geales Dubai is the third venue overall and first outside of the UK, now managed by the skilled F&B team at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort + Spa. Call 04-3165550 or visit www.geales-dubai.com.

Saturday Roast

End the week with a delicious traditional roast served with all the trimmings at Aquara Restaurant at Dubai Marina Yacht Club for Dhs 150. A bottle of grape is Dhs 55 with roast dinner and a hop beverage is Dhs 25.

Alternatively, head for an evening brunch under the stars every Friday priced at Dhs 220 with soft beverages, Dhs 350 with sparkling grape and house beverages, and Dhs 450 with bubbly and house beverages. Call 04-3627919.

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Rustic cheer

Fümé is the latest hot-spot at the Pier 7 tower Dubai Marina. No bells, whistles or flashing lights, just wholesome food from around the world.

Call 04-4215669 or visit www.fume-eatery.com.

Summer survival

Leaving your husband alone in the UAE for the summer and worried about his kitchen survival skills? DinnerTime delivers to your door a weekly box of fresh ingredients and recipes for four dinners. Each week’s box includes one meat dish, one chicken dish, one fish dish and one vegetarian, pasta or soup dish. Each recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and cook. Delivery is available in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and there is a gluten-free version for Dubai.

A DinnerTime box for two people will set up your husband for dinner and lunch leftovers the following day. The box can be delivered to his office each Sunday for just Dhs 300.

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BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN! Join us on

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AL MUROUJ Al Murouj Complex Opp. Burj Khalifa Dubai, UAE 04 3211234 / 04 3437934 AL RIGGA Al Rigga St., Near Al Rigga Metro Station, Dubai, UAE 04 2223566 / 04 2223011

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GOOD food

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Falafel Sandwich

Falafel is a common vegetarian dish eaten throughout the Middle East. The fritters are now found around the world as a replacement for meat and as a form of street food. They are also called ‘hot dogs of the Middle East’. Great for buffets or picnics and school pack lunches.

Ingredients 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained 1 medium red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon coriander ¾ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped 2 tablespoons flour cooking oil

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Method

In a large bowl mash the chickpeas then add all the rest of the ingredients and mix well into a thick paste. Form the mixture into small balls and slightly flatten them. Fry in 2 inches of oil at 350 degrees until golden and brown (2-5 minutes). When cooked remove and drain on kitchen paper.

Serve falafel by itself, or in hot bread with salad and tahini sauce.

Ramadan Kareem!

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KIDS & education

A parent’s guide to reducing

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Parents have been officially warned that a high salt intake is dangerous for their children. In a report issued, the Food Standards Agency claimed there is now strong evidence that too many salty foods from a young age can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and strokes in later life.

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However, cutting down is not an easy task for parents. Professor Graham MacGregor of St George’s Hospital in London believes that food manufacturers have their reasons for adding so much salt - often unnecessarily.

“It would cost the industry dear to reduce levels,” he says. “It is one of the cheapest flavour enhancers available and it makes unpalatable food taste edible. It also allows the addition of water to meat products at no extra cost.” One of the major opponents to reducing salt in the diet is the soft drinks industry. “Salt makes us thirsty so if we consumed less of it we would also buy fewer soft drinks,” say MacGregor. “Drink manufacturers would lose sales of one and a half billion drinks a year if salt consumption was lowered to recommended amounts.”

So where do you start? And how do you plan a healthy low-salt diet for your children? Here, we provide all the facts you need to know about salt intake for toddlers to teens:

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Dietetic Association, Luci Daniels, “By the age of four months, a baby’s kidneys are maturing and they are more efficient at conserving water.

Although this means that they can cope with more concentrated nutrients, they still need a lot of fluids and salt should still be avoided”.

Contrary to what many parents think, baby foods are well regulated and closely monitored so that they are highly unlikely to provide too much salt. A study of baby foods carried out at the University of Surrey found most to be a consistently high standard. Where problems can arise is in the incorrect mixing of infant formula. Be careful never to add too much powder or too little water to the mix as this can upset the delicate balance of body salts.

Don’t cut out salt completely

Nobody is advocating that salt should be banned altogether, even from children’s diets because some sodium is needed for the body to function properly. Sodium helps to regulate the body’s fluid balance and is needed for the nerves and muscles - including those in the heart - to keep working. It is also required for the absorption of some nutrients in the small intestine and kidneys. “Salt is an essential mineral for human health, but the current adult average of nine grams a day increases poor health,” says Professor Alan Jackson, chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Food. Also, research has shown that children who develop a taste for salty food at a young age will continue to consume too much salt throughout their lives, putting them at a greater risk of getting high blood pressure, a risk factor for the two killer diseases, heart disease and strokes. The World Health Organization found that in countries where people eat less than three grams a day of salt, they tend to have the same blood pressure at 65 as when they were aged 15.

Choose salt-reduced foods

Some manufacturers have bowed to pressure from health watchdogs by lowering the amount of salt in their products over the last couple of years. Kellogg’s, for example, dropped salt levels in its cereals by 10%, UK Connector JULY | 49 6/26/14 1:03 PM

KIDS & education supermarket Asda announced a 25% salt reduction in more than half of its branded foods and Co-op was the first UK retailer to promote the use of low sodium salt alternatives in its foods. Yet in spite of these moves, around 75% of the salt we eat - more than 220,000 tons a year - is hidden in food by manufacturers. Only 10% occurs naturally and less than 15% is added at the table or in cooking. “If your children eat a lot of preprepared foods, then try to pick from ranges with little salt”, says Luci Daniels. “Get into the habit of looking at the labels to make sure that you aren’t picking salt-laden products.”

Use other flavourings

As your children get older, make sure they become used to a wide range of healthy flavourings rather than developing a taste for over-salty foods. A tip is to use herbs and spices as much as you can rather than adding salt to cooking, and avoid using stock cubes which are a whopping 60% salt by weight.

Lemon juice, pepper and garlic are all healthy alternatives to salt for use in oriental style dishes. Low sodium salt is widely available but shouldn’t be used for diabetic children or those who suffer with kidney problems as it decreases the ability of the body to excrete potassium - talk to your child’s GP if this is the case. Also, remember to cut down on buying children’s food that contains preservatives or artificial flavourings; many of these are derived from sodium compounds, like the flavour-enhancer monosodium glutamate or the raising bicarbonate of soda.

Avoid the worst offenders

Around 40% of infants and almost two thirds of the toddlers whose parents took part in a recent survey commissioned by baby food

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manufacturers SMA had worrying high levels of salt in their diets. But it is all too easy to exceed the current guidelines set by the FSA without realising it. Many breakfast cereals are high in salt - just two large bowls of cornflakes a day provide two grams of salt, the upper limit for the under six age group. Also a single slice of pizza has 4.1 grams of salt - double the daily limit for children of this age. Crisps have about 0.4-0.5 grams, which is equivalent to one quarter of the daily intake of a child aged one to six. Bread used to be the single largest provider of salt in all of our diets.

However, in responding to an investigation by the FSA three years ago, bakers have cut the amount of salt used in production by 21% which the Department of Health, the faculty of Public Health Medicine and the British Heart Foundation insisted was necessary to protect the nation’s health. It is lower in salt, but by no means salt-free, so try not to let your children eat too much bread in addition to other salty foods. Bottom of the list is a cooked breakfast, which can contain up to ten grams of salt per plateful.

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KIDS & education

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Toddlers do the most delightful things. They give unexpected cuddles, squeal with laughter and snuggle up with you when they are tired - however, they can also do some not very delightful things like scream, kick and... bite.

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lthough biting is quite common in children of this age, this fact is of little consolation if your toddler bites.

With biting, it is important to address the behaviour right after it happens. The next time your child bites another child, separate the little ones involved and try these steps:

Firstly, comfort the victim - Make your focus of attention the person who has been bitten, especially if it is another child.

Addressing the wrongdoer first may reinforce this negative behaviour if he or she bites to get attention. If there is an injury, clean the area with soap and water and apply ice.

Be calm and unyielding - Address your child with a firm, “No biting!” Keep it simple and easy for a toddler to understand.

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lengthy explanations that your child is not old enough to understand. Remain calm and you will resolve the situation more quickly.

Comfort the biter, if needed -

Oftentimes, toddlers do not realise that biting hurts. Do comfort a child who may be feeling upset about hurting a friend.

Offer substitutes - When things have calmed down, suggest alternatives to biting, like using the words “no,” “stop”, and “it’s mine” when communicating with others.

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After a thorough written and oral math assessment, they tailor-make a personalised learning programme for your child.

Mathnasium principals are based on oral, visual and spacial methods that develop a deeper understanding of math. The programme suits students who are struggling with math, doing well, or are even ahead in math. Mathnasium make math make sense.

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Teacher of the MONTH Name: Andrea Hand Nationality: British How long have you been teaching?

21 years Why did you decide to become a teacher? I never planned to. I wanted to be an environmentalist and save the world but then I did a teaching work experience in Liverpool and loved it.

How would you describe your teaching style? I believe strongly in the power of praise and trying to ensure every child feels valued. I also expect an atmosphere of mutual respect and this is the backbone of my teaching style.

Your best moment as a teacher? It is quite simply whenever a student enjoys a lesson and comes away having learned something at the same time.

One sentence of advice to someone wanting to enter the profession? When I began teaching someone already working in a very challenging school said to me ‘always set your expectations high and believe that the students will achieve them’. I have followed this always and it has proved true.

What would be your life quote? I particularly love quotes from Mark Twain and use them a lot in school assemblies. A favourite of mine is “The secret of getting ahead is getting started”.

A funny story from the classroom: I was trying to integrate a severely autistic child in to a mainstream maths lesson in the UK and some serious work was going on in silence. When the teacher asked for an answer to a question a child answered “3” and the boy I was integrating sang out beautifully “3 is the magic number”, the whole class joined in with laughter.

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ANIMAL magic

Shedding problems in snakes

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s with all animals, snakes need to change their old skin cells for new ones to grow. Unlike other animals, who shed small amounts of skin, snakes shed in an uninterrupted sheet, a process called ecdysis.

Recognising an impending shed

A week or two before shedding, the snake may seem quieter, be inactive and look thinner.

During this time the skin becomes dull and its eyes turn in to a cloudy and bluish colour.

The animal hides more and may be more temperamental (due to loss of sight).

After a few days, the eyes become clear again and the snake begins seeking out rough surfaces in its enclosure to help rub the skin off. That marks the beginning of the shedding process, which starts from the nose and goes down to the tail, like a sock being turned inside out. In total, it takes from seven to fourteen days.

Normally, they will shed routinely a few times a year (some even once a month), especially when they are young and they are growing rapidly. The frequency depends on many factors: species, age, nutritional and reproductive status, health condition, the temperature and humidity of enclosure.

Shedding problems

There are many reasons for an incomplete or improper shedding process, called dysecdysis.

This is a symptom of another problem and not a primary one. The most common reasons are related to poor husbandry and/or nutrition, but also health problems such as mites, skin infections, trauma, stress of over-handling or other underlying problems.

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A complete shedding should include the transparent scale, called spectacle or eye cap.

Retained eye caps may also occur even in a complete shed skin and can harbour bacteria causing infection and restricted vision. They are easy to remove but always require an experienced assistant. Old shed can also cause skin infections and constriction to appendages like the tip of the tail.

Care for your shedding snake

• Provide objects in the enclosure such as rocks or branches to help rub off the skin.

• Ensure a proper environmental humidity and temperature for your species. Offering a water dish that has a large surface area, which may aid evaporation and increase enclosure humidity.

• Soak the animal in shallow warm water in a flat container for an hour a few times a day to hydrate the skin, always under supervision.

• Avoid handling the animal when it shows signs of an impending or active shedding.

• Force-feeding is not necessary even if the animal goes off food during the whole process.

• Do not remove the old skin without expert supervision.

• Examine the shedded skin after the process to make sure that it was complete.

If your animal does not shed for over four months or shows signs of dysecdysis, it should be checked by an experienced reptile veterinarian.

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ANIMAL magic

My rescue story:

Hi, my name is Millie and I’m adopted. I live in The Villas with my mum, dad, their little boy Charlie and my step-brother Tank. I don’t remember much from when I was little, but I know I was taken away from my mum and went to live with another family. I didn’t really like it there as the food wasn’t very nice, my fur felt funny and I had to live outside.

Then one day they took me to the vet and left me outside.

The vet knew my new mum very well. She is very good at rehabilitating animals and she also knew that Tank and I would get on very well, so she asked her to take me home. At first mum had to give me lots of antibiotics, which I didn’t like, but she never shouts at me.

I get great food and lots of walks and play all the time with Tank and Charlie. I don’t think mum likes it when Charlie feeds me his toys though, but they taste great and are perfect for chewing, I love living with my new family!

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Meet Robyn

Robyn is 9 months old, playful, attention seeking and a lovable little fella! Robyn will tap you on the shoulder to invite you to play.

He will groom your hair while you watch TV and at night will cuddle with you in bed. Robyn is fully vaccinated, micro chipped and neutered and ready to move to his forever home. If you can give Robyn the loving home he deserves please email info@38smiles.com.

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BEAUTY & bodycare

This month’s

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Hyatt Regency Dubai presents a soothing 90-minute ‘Aloe Vera Body Ritual’ spa treatment to rejuvenate and prepare skin for summer for Dhs 400. Call Club Olympus Spa & Fitness on 04-2096802.

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Eternel Clinic

To celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan during July, Eternel Clinic will be giving something back. 25% of all proceeds from facial homecare products (including Image Skincare, Obagi and Janssen) and 10% of all proceeds from injectable treatments with Dr Inaam Faiq, will be donated directly to UNICEF, for its work with the children of Syria’s refugees. This offer is valid from 1st to 31st July. Visit www.eternelclinic.com or call 04-3440008.

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Between 1st June and 15th September, Dubai residents and Madinat Jumeirah hotel guests can benefit from the Spa-mazing Day Escape, priced at Dhs 599, that includes a 90-minute massage of choice, yoga class, computerised skin analysis session and access to Madinat Jumeirah’s beaches and leisure pools. During the summer months, there will also be a 30% discount off all 90-minute and 120-minute treatments. And for those looking to shape, unlimited yoga classes at Talise Spa are available for Dhs 500 per month from now until September.

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BEAUTY & bodycare

Special offers Spa InterContinental

During Ramadan, it’s important to take care of yourself, so why not pamper yourself at Spa InterContinental with a complimentary spa treatment when you purchase a treatment? Valid only during Ramadan at InterContinental Hotel and Al Badia Golf Club, the complimentary treatment will be considered on the lowest value, must be redeemed on the same day and by the same guest. Terms and conditions apply.

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Cocoona Centre

Cocoona offers the Cocoona Shine Facial with microdermabrasion for Dhs 249 and laser hair reduction for full body for Dhs 1,799 per session with their pain free laser machine.

Alternatively, for a sparkling smile visit the dentist for a free consultation or if hair loss is a problem, get a free consultation on hair transplantation. Call 04-3884589 or email info@cocoona.ae.

Retreat Spa

Retreat Spa at Grosvenor House Hotel Tower One is offering an Early Bird treat with a 40% discount on any 60-minute treatment from 9am until 2pm daily. The Summer Indulgence package allows you to book any 60-minute minimum treatment of your choice and receive a 30-minute complimentary massage (back, foot, scalp, hands or face); and the Pure Delight Rasul Mud treatment followed by a relaxing massage or express facial for Dhs 490.

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During Ramadan enjoy 20% discount on all Jasmine Spa treatments and packages.

Alternatively, refresh your skin and exfoliate with a 45-minute Moroccan Hammam followed by a stress relief Balinese Massage.

Then treat yourself with a 25-minute facial and wrap up your treatment with a soothing 10-minute Rose Petal Bath. Enjoy this 120-minute package for Dhs 549 and enjoy a complimentary 30-minute reflexology session.

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Don’t have time for these culinary delights?

Prepare some hard-boiled eggs before going to bed to take to work with you. If you have a fridge at your office, keep a stash of breakfast foods to have along with your morning coffee.

Steaky Saturday

Nutritional tips

for

healthy hair

This is a prime opportunity to embrace Sunday roasts and summer barbeques. Red meat is your body’s best source of iron - a mineral essential for healthy hair growth, and it’s important that you incorporate it into your diet at least once a week to keep your levels sustained. Low iron, or ferritin (stored iron) levels can cause increased hair shedding - and can also make your hair fall out before it reaches its optimum length.

If you are a vegan or vegetarian, nutritional supplements are often needed to maintain healthy iron levels. While iron is present in certain vegetables and dark, leafy greens, it is not as easily absorbed or found in the same amounts.

Snack healthy

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Energy to form hair cells drops four hours after eating a meal. Snack on a complex carbohydrate, such as whole meal crackers, fresh fruits, dried apricots, or a fresh fruit/vegetable smoothie to keep your follicles nourished.

Start the day with a good breakfast

Drink approximately 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day depending on your activity level and climate. Your scalp, just like your skin, can become dehydrated.

healthy diet is key to healthy hair and hair growth, so we thought we’d make the road to happy hair days easier for you with these useful dietary tips.

It is here where a proper nutritional boost is most needed. Energy available to your hair follicles is lowest first thing in the morning so incorporate a mixture of proteins (at least 120g) with any form of complex carbohydrate.

Top breakfast picks: Scrambled eggs on whole-wheat toast with sautéed spinach.

Fresh berries with honey and a pot of low fat cottage cheese.

Smoked salmon and sliced tomatoes on a seeded bagel.

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Stay hydrated

Don’t skip meals

As well as being bad for your general health, skipping meals can be especially bad news for your hair. As your hair is not a vital tissue, your body will never prioritise its nutritional needs.

Think of it this way - if your essential organs are not getting the energy they need to function properly, or are receiving the minimum amount of nutrients, your hair cells certainly won’t be.

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Win with Vitalita Salon

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et perfectly manicured hands and feet with an invigorating spa manicure and spa pedicure at Vitalita Salon. What’s more, their creative talent has literally nailed down the wonderful art of nail designing, so you can show off intricately designed nails embellished with Swarovski crystals.

Located at Habtoor Grand Resort and Spa, Vitalita Salon operates daily from 10am to 9pm. This one stop beauty establishment offers everything from hair extensions to permanent make-up. Call 04-3995020 or email vitalitasalon@hotmail.com.

COMPETITION

Vitalita Salon is giving five Connector readers the chance to win a spa manicure and pedicure with nail designs (terms and conditions apply). Simply answer the following question by 25th July 2014.

Note: Prizes must be collected by 1st October 2014.

What can Vitalita embellish your nails with?

A) Diamonds B) Beads C) Swarovski crystals

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HEALTHY living

Considering going

gluten free?

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ot just for the gluten intolerant or confined to health food stores, gluten free products have become the latest health and diet fad. Many supermarkets now stock an abundant array of ‘gluten free’ labelled items, and many restaurants offer gluten free options on the menu. This abundance is a blessing to those who are gluten intolerant or suffer from celiac disease, but recently, it’s become ‘hip’ to go gluten free for a number of other reasons. Many people claim that switching to a gluten free diet can help to lose weight, boost energy, treat autism, and improve overall health.

What is gluten?

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What’s so bad about gluten?

Gluten is only dramatically harmful to individuals who suffer from celiac disease as gliadin, the gluten protein, triggers an auto immune response against one’s own body.

However, there have been various findings on the effect of gluten on healthy individuals.

As the structure of gliadin is similar to other proteins found in tissues of such organs as the thyroid or the pancreas, antibodies against gliadin can end up attacking those organs and ultimately cause autoimmune diseases like hypothyroidism and type 1 diabetes. Gluten is also thought to cause a high inflammatory effect in the gut, causing cells to die prematurely and cause oxidation. This has www.mydubaiconnection.com 6/26/14 1:03 PM

been associated with leaky gut syndrome, where a leaky gut can allow bacterial proteins and other toxic compounds to get in the blood stream, which can also lead to autoimmune attacks on the body. A leaky gut also means that food is not digested properly and utrients are not absorbed fully, which can lead to nutrient deficiency.

What’s all the health hype?

With the recent increase in people being diagnosed with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, the idea of a completely gluten free diet has been researched by physicians from a spectrum of nutritional fields including weight loss and bariatric specialists and dieticians. The variety of health benefits claimed to be found include improving cholesterol levels, promoting digestive health, and increasing energy levels if the individual has gluten intolerance.

Apart from decreasing your intake of common carbohydrates, the gluten free diet isn’t a miracle weight loss solution in itself. Shelley Case author of The Gluten Free Diet, says what’s really at work is your selection of food being limited, which in turn prevents over eating. You end up eliminating a variety of foods that are actually very unhealthy, such as fried foods due to their batters and breading, and desserts like cakes, donuts and pastries which are high in sugar and fat.

Another major group of foods that is off limits in a gluten free diet are most processed foods as they can be extremely high in gluten. Gluten is present in the form of wheat in many additives, colourings and flavourings.

Avoiding gluten has a knock on effect to avoiding carbs, fats and sugars. By limiting processed foods you’re more likely to eat more fruit and vegetables as they are the main reliable gluten free foods. In the long run, eliminating gluten from your diet may decrease the risk of heart disease, certain cancers related to gastrointestinal health, and Type 2 Diabetes, especially in individuals with a gluten intolerance. It may improve overall health by warding off viruses and germs because you are more likely to eat food higher in antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals. www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - July 2014.indd 71

Should you go gluten free?

If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity then the answer is yes, you have to follow a

An estimated 3 million people in the USA may have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity but only a fraction have been diagnosed. gluten free diet. However, experts debate the significance of benefits of eliminating gluten from the diet of healthy individuals. There is no doubt that most of the foods that you will consume on gluten free diets can promote healthy weight loss, especially if you maintain a healthy balance between fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Portion size should be moderated, and gluten free carbohydrates, which also happen to be complex carbs such as brown rice, sweet potatoes and quinoa should be substituted.

Be cautious and know the facts when reading labels. Many products claim to be gluten free, but actually contain minimal amounts which don’t have any significant effect on healthy indivuals, but can wreak havoc for someone with celiac. Some people may also take the label ‘gluten free’ to mean healthy, but you need to beware of unhealthy substitutes used to help bind ingredients together and make the product

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HEALTHY living more palatable such as higher amounts of fat and sugar. This can counter your desired effect of a healthy diet.

Giving up gluten is not just another version of the low carb diet craze, and when followed strictly can be quite a hassle. Apart from breads, cereals and pastas, gluten is in everything from salad dressings, soya sauce and seasonings. Apart from the hassle, people may be missing out on fibre and B vitamins derived from wholegrain, and substitute gluten free brownies for a healthy diet.

If you skip the gluten free goodies and focus meal planning with the right balance of dairy, protein, vitamins, minerals, fats and carbs, a gluten free diet in this sense can be a healthy diet for anyone.

An estimated 3 million people in the USA may have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity but only a fraction have been diagnosed. It can be confusing to diagnose because many people can be asymptomatic for many years, or the symptoms overlap with many other medical problems.

According to the Celiac Sprue Association, there are hundreds of recognised symptoms for gluten sensitivity. The most common include: chronic diarrhoea or constipation, abdominal pain and bloating, unexplained weight loss, anaemia, fatigue, and infertility.

If you suspect you have gluten sensitivity, do not eliminate it from your diet before getting screened by a specialist as you may get a false negative result.

Gluten Free Carrot Cup Cakes Makes 30

Ingredients 2 large eggs plus one egg white 200g (7oz) brown sugar 150 ml peanut oil 3 tablespoons buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 160g (6oz) gluten free flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon ginger powder 260g (9oz) shredded carrots 80g (3oz) dark or golden raisins 50g (2oz) chopped nuts - walnuts or toasted pecans Pinch of salt

Method

Preheat the oven to 175C (350F) (Gas 4).

Prepare 2 mini cupcake pans (24 each) with mini liners or grease and flour them.

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ginger and mix. With a spatula gently fold the flour into the wet mixture. Next, fold in the carrots, raisins and nuts into the mix until thoroughly incorporated. Pour the mix into the cupcake tins - about ¾ full. Bake for about 10 minutes, rotate the pans and bake about 5-7 minutes more or just until a toothpick comes out clean. Cakes should feel springy to the touch. Cool for a minute and then remove each cupcake to a rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

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HEALTH & fitness

Technology versus

Technological advancements have made our lives much easier, but it has not come without a price.

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review of statistics on health and disease over the past century suggests that the incidence of autoimmune disease has been on the rise. There has been a growing disconnect between the nature and the manner in which we live our lives. This has disturbed the biological clock and the circadian rhythms of the human body, which require a constant connection with nature in order to be maintained in perfect harmony.

The human body has the incredible innate power to heal itself. One of the reasons of disease is a disruption in the body’s capacity to heal itself - a disruption that results from the ‘disconnect’. This leads to chronic inflammation, currently considered to be the underlying cause of almost every chronic disorder in one way or another.

One of the instances of the ‘disconnect’ is the indoor air quality that we breathe. This is engineered air and, while a necessity in order to combat the climatic conditions, it creates a ‘disconnect’ and allows numerous opportunities for germs, so we often pay with the health of our respiratory systems.

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human body is largely mineralised water and is electrically highly conductive; therefore, it is unlikely to remain immune to electromagnetic fields around it. The ideal would be for our bodies to be electrically neutral but in reality, given the fact that we have close proximity to a huge presence of electromagnetic radiation through wireless routers, cell phones, iPads, fluorescent lights, computers, laptops, PlayStations, microwave ovens and other devices, the chances are that indoor pollution through such radiations will only get worse.

One medical condition that has been recognised of late is known as Electro-hypersensitivity.

It has been suggested that all of creation, including the human body, is made up of five essential elements namely earth, water, fire, air and ether, and that upon death the human body dissolves into these five elements thereby balancing the cycle of nature. These five elements are important for the functional integrity of the body. The rhythms of the planet we live on have a lot do with the rhythms of our body. We need to be wary of any technology that, in the name of creating creature comforts, creates a physical barrier between us and nature. This takes us away from an inexhaustible source of energy that is indispensable for the body to have the ability to continuously heal and sustain itself.

With thanks to Dr Vikas Nehru, a Head of the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.

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HEALTH & fitness

Keeping residents healthy at the

‘crossroads of the world’

As travel becomes easier and more affordable for many people and tourism grows rapidly, the world is becoming a smaller place.

Increased travel and tourism means greater mobility of people but also of infectious diseases transmitted through human or animal contact or other exposure.

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he most recent severe examples are Avian flu and SARS - serious infectious diseases moving around the globe but there are others, such as Malaria, TB, meningitis and not to forget the foodborne diseases, which can cause a threat to health. In general, each area of the world presents particular health risks, which may often be easily prevented by consulting a specialised travel clinic prior to travelling.

With Dubai located at the crossroads of the world, lying between the East and the West, and on the northern routes out of Africa, and the local resident population itself being so mobile, the potential for infectious diseases to travel in and out of Dubai is high.

Travel medicine clinics provide advice and guidance, as well as vaccinations and immunisations, to leisure and business travellers heading out of Dubai. These clinics can also offer advice and services to pilgrims planning their Hajj and Umrah visits to Saudi Arabia.

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residents in the UAE is to assume that ‘going home’ requires no health planning or preventative action. It is a fact that people who have been away from their native countries for some time can become susceptible to local infections. Or they may just be unaware of a particular new health threat that may exist in that country or region.

Of course, one of the biggest movements of people takes place during the Hajj and Umrah, with two million pilgrims travelling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia every year. Pilgrims need to plan well ahead to ensure they have the required vaccinations (for example, meningitis vaccination) and are able to stay healthy through their pilgrimage to Mecca.

Dubai’s position at the crossroads of the world means that infectious organisms are constantly on the move. This is the result of so much inbound/outbound travel by the very multicultural local resident population. The effect is most clearly seen at peak travel times, such as during the summer holidays and the various festive seasons, when residents are flying home and tourists are arriving in Dubai, resulting in infectious diseases being transmitted.

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Beat the

Ramadan myth

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ith Ramadan upon us, it is a common practice for those who are fasting to throw caution to the wind when it comes to their health by overeating and forsaking exercise. Here are some useful tips to keep the weight off and stay fit this Ramadan:

Exercise adjustments

Although it may seem like exercising is too difficult to do when energy levels are so low or when you’re so full, exercise is crucial, especially during Ramadan. It is important to adapt your regular fitness regime around the times your body feels best suited for exercise, be that before Iftar or after you break your fast. Reduce the intensity of your workouts as this allows you to stay consistent in working out without depleting your energy reserves.

Stay hydrated

Drinking enough water throughout a normal day is hard enough as it is, let alone when you’re fasting. Between Iftar and Suhour, drink a minimum of 12 glasses of water. Opt for fresh fruit juices and avoid caffeinated beverages as they are said to cause dehydration.

Limit fat and sugar intake

Limit fat but do not cut fat out completely.

Healthy fat (for example omega 3 fish oils, natural fats found in nuts) is a good source of energy, especially when fasting. For something sweet, stick to fruits as they are naturally sweet, rich in vitamins and minerals and a great source of antioxidants.

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Eat Suhour

Suhour is the pre-dawn meal that will keep you going throughout the day and will most likely keep you from devouring the dinner table when it’s time to break your fast. Opt for Suhour meals that contain all the food groups including protein (meat or fish), complex carbohydrates (oats, lentils, brown rice, grains and seeds), fruit or vegetables and some dairy.

Stay away from fried, greasy and sugary food

These foods do little in the way of keeping you healthy when you’re not fasting. Just imagine the effects it would have on your health when your eating patterns have drastically changed.

Keep away from fried, greasy and sugary food and spend the hours you can eat munching on healthy snacks and meals.

Be consistent

Being consistent is what will make the biggest difference in keeping you fit during Ramadan.

Focus on small, regular work-outs instead of your usual routine. Do what you can, when you can. The important thing is to stay fit and stay healthy and always listen to your body.

Stay fit and healthy this Ramadan by following these simple steps. Spread the word; the myth is beatable.

With thanks to Fitness First UAE. www.mydubaiconnection.com 6/26/14 1:04 PM

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Your Horoscope

CANCER 21 Jun - 22 Jul

by Capella

CAPRICORN 22 Dec - 19 Jan

It shouldn’t be difficult to open up and tell people how you are really feeling when the full Moon is in your house of partners on the 12th. If there are any ructions from your attitude all should be smoothed over when Venus the planet of love and harmony moves into Cancer on the 19th. Wait until after the 25th before making any major financial changes.

If disagreements with relatives are getting you down you may find on the 12th and 17th you will have the opportunity to not rise to the bait and be able to keep a cool attitude, when they seem out to further goad you into a reaction to something said. Work off surplus energy by getting out and about and boost your health with some short walks.

LEO 23 Jul - 22 Aug

AQUARIUS 20 Jan - 17 Feb

The Sun, Leo’s solar ruler, and jolly Jupiter, are both in Leo after the 23rd, and make a brilliant aspect to one another, so enjoy feeling very uplifted and full of enthusiasm, which should inspire people to crack on with any domestic projects they are interested in. Beware loose talk in case someone overhears and gets the wrong idea.

The Sun moves through the health section of your chart assisting a feel good factor, but if you have been indulging excessively and your weight quite frankly shows it - get a grip. Energy for competing in some form of sport could be quite advantageously helpful; energetic Mars is in the uppermost part of your chart to support you.

VIRGO 23 Aug - 22 Sep

PISCES 18 Feb - 19 Mar

Energetic Mars and Venus, the planets representing men and women make a brilliant aspect to one another around the 10/11th. It could mean the start of a wonderful relationship in a very friendly work environment, or alternatively, you should be able to extend yourself and give of your best to make an awe inspiring lucrative career move.

Dreamy Neptune, Pisces solar ruler, is going to spend many years in Pisces, so get used to waves of compassion for needy people, but this month it will probably be you who can achieve great advancement in life with the help of a very special friend. Not that you have seemed needy, maybe they just wish to repay some kindness on your part.

ARIES 20 Mar - 19 Apr

LIBRA 23 Sep - 22 Oct

Harmony loving Venus, your solar ruler, now in Libra until the middle of July, meets up with sexy Mars on 10/11th, so expect your life and relationships to border on seventh heaven. Opportunities to take long haul journeys may be on your agenda, if not, it would be an ideal time to make plans for the future for that special holiday.

Fiery Mars in your house of partners clashes with volatile Uranus in Aries between 7th and 9th. The issues raised probably concern the hours you keep between your domestic and business life. The 24th is another day to avoid squabbles - you might not win. Fortunately your cheeky outrageousness should end with a lot of laughter all round.

SCORPIO 23 Oct - 21 Nov

TAURUS 20 Apr - 20 May

If you have been prevaricating over a decision you know needs to be made regarding youngsters and have felt suppressed by their behaviour; you can look forward to it probably being resolved when they may take responsibility for themselves in early July. The 24th is a good day for helpful discussions that should bring some understanding.

Serious, controlling Saturn has been in your house of partners for some time, but on the 21st it moves forward, so you should experience a sense of relief - if not general ease.

Maybe a sense of duty toward someone is altered one way or another, or perhaps an inhibition is released by either you or a partner. It should only be welcomed and a pleasure.

SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov - 21 Dec

GEMINI 21 May - 20 Jun

Sagittarius is the ninth zodiac house. Your solar ruler, benefic Jupiter, meets the radiant Sun in that house on 25th, so all things indicated by the ninth house are strongly represented, i.e. training courses, philosophy, sport, legal profession and long distant travel. Costs are likely to be inhibitive but the benefits of such pursuit far outweigh the expense.

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Monetary matters need sorting before they cause a bit of a shock, although it may be someone else’s spending causing you concern. Lively youngsters could be costing more than you would like. You have the planet of love, Venus, in Gemini and your ruler Mercury, so a little conference combined with gentle humour should resolve the matter. www.mydubaiconnection.com 6/26/14 1:04 PM

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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 & Luxembourg Society.................... 050 448 6440 Email: belgianclub@yahoo.com 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 Archery Group............................................ 361 7530 Simon Linton - office.............................................. 221 5839 Dubai Arts and Crafts Web Group http://groups.msn.com/dubaiartscrafts 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

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Dubai Manx Society............................................... 394 3185 Email: manxman@emirates.net.ae, www.dubaimanxsociety.com, David Sims......... 050 453 4956 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................................................(tel/fax) 885 8953 Email: k9@emirates.net.ae, www.k9friends.com

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Adoption................................................................. 365 8498 Dr Raymond H. Hamden. Fellow ACFEI, Diplomate: ABPS, ABECI. Human Relations Institute 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 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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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.

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 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 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

SERVICE DIRECTORY 24-HOUR WALK - IN CLINIC Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) ACUPUNCTURE Emirates European Medical Centre Huafei Li, Chinese Medicine Practitioner ................................................. 348 1166 / 050 681 5979 Top Medical Center (Branch), 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 Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 ALLERGY AND ASTHMA Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Mina Milovanovic, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Olusola Adeola (Shola), 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, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Jochen Bongardt, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Mari Aallos Ravenna, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Rajesh Pattanayak, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Tibor Serdult, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Mohammad Zafar Khan, 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 Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Ramiz Atassi, Specialist Urology 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 10 | JULY Connector

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 ANTI - AGEING CLINICS (TREATMENTS) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 ART & CRAFT CLASSES, CENTRES & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Lotus Educ. Institute (Arts & Design)............ 391 1718 Sharjah Ladies Club Art Centre................. 06 506 7733 Ballet, Piano and Violin classes.

ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Humeira Badsha - Specialist Internal Medicine Rheumatology, American Board Certified ASSESSMENT CENTER Hissah Enrichment Center............... www.hissahec.com AUDIOLOGY CLINIC American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Ms. Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist AVIATION MEDICINE Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Adham Alameddin Dr Rachel Hayek BACK CARE SPECIALISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Jin-Yul Lee, Consultant Neurosurgeon 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 Party Centre LLC, Media City........................ 453 3373 www.mypartycentre.com BARIATRIC SURGERY (Weight Loss Surgery) Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Patrick Noel, Specialist Laparascopic Surgeon Bariatric Surgery www.mydubaiconnection.com

BEHAVIORAL THERAPY Hissah Enrichment Center............... www.hissahec.com BIRTHDAY PARTIES Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 Funny Magicians, www.tomymagic.com... 050 657 4722 FunTime Parties, www.dubaifuntime.com.. 052 993 3753 Petting Farm Parties-Poshpaws Animal Sanctuary....... ................................................................... 056 604 4091 Facebook-Poshpaws Animal-Sanctuary-Kennels-Cattery BODY CONTOURING Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon..... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 BOTOX the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org BRAIN TUMOR & NEUROVASCULAR UNIT Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7711 Dr Ahmed Bitar, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Karim Den Hammodah, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology Dr Sarmad Al Shammaa, Specialist Neurology Dr Sandep B. K, Specialist Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology) Dr Maysaa AlKayem, Specialist Anaesthesiology Pallavi Malik, Speech Therapist www.mydubaiconnection.com

BREAST SCREENING CLINIC American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6399 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon 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 Aseel Abdul Razzaq, 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 Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist CAKE DECORATING CLASSES Tavola Studio, Jumeirah................................... 344 0299 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 Boston Diabetes & Endocrine Center............ 380 5555 Dr Hassan El Tamimi, Specialist Cardiology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Azan Salem Binbrek, Consultant Cardiologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Alja Vlahovic Stipac, Specialist Cardiologist Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Hassan El Tamimi CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Hissah Enrichment Center....................... 052 983 3111 CHILDREN’S THERAPY Hissah Enrichment Center....................... 052 983 3111 Safe Center for Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome........... ................................................. 394 6411 / 050 451 6363 Music Therapy, Play Therapy CHINESE MEDICINE Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Lu Yongjie CHIROPODY Chiropody Center, Beach Rd. Villa 780.......... 348 4092 Connector JULY | 11

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BEAUTY SALONS 1847 - Executive Grooming for Men................ 330 1847 Amaya Salon & Spa Downtown Burj.............. 374 1496 Amaya Salon & Spa Lamcy Plaza................... 335 1101 Chiropody Center Beauty Dept................ 050 494 4813 CACI non-surgical facelift and Micro Dermabrasion LPC for Full body & Face (CIBTAC - London) N.BAR - Fast glamour for nails.. 800 NBAR / 346 1100 NAILS AT HOME... 282 8385/ 298 0707 / 050 465 4522 Orchid Beauty Boutique (Shj Ladies Club).................... ..................................................................... 06 506 7878 SpaDunya Colour Experience, The Walk JBR..439 3669 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622 The Hair Shop Salon, Trade Center Block B... 332 6616 The Nail Spa................................................ 600 544 001 For bookings & enquiries call Or visit www.thenailspa.com Branches: Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Meadows Town Centre, Mercato The Aviation Club, The Lakes Club

BREAST AUGMENTATION Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon..... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256

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BEAUTY PRODUCTS Bio Sculpture® Gel - leading nail care............. 341 4820 info@bio-sculpture.ae, www.biosculpture.me Kevin Murphy – Professional Hair Care Products. 341 4820 info@kevinmurphy-me.com, www.kevinmurphy.com.au

Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Kersten Elliott, Chiropodist / Podiatrist (UK) CHIROPRACTOR Emirates European Medical Centre............................... ................................................. 348 1166 / 050 640 3307 www.chiropracticdubai.com, chiropractic, nutrition, physiotherapy and massage Osteopathic Health Centre............................................ ........................................348 7366/ 288 8525/ 423 2096 Peter Engmark, Chiropractor / Integrative Care Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Neda Nafei the DentalSPA..........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24-Hour Emergency.................................. 050 563 0611 CIRCUMCISION Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ).268 5333 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Mohamed Usman Shaikh, 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 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 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 COCHLEAR IMPLANTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist COLORECTAL SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon COLOUR THERAPY W/ ALTEARAH BIO Dalouk Spa.................................................. 06 506 7880 SpaDunya Colour Experience, The Walk JBR..439 3669 COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH EDUCATION Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 UK & USA accredited training in psychological & holistic therapies. info@transforminst.com 12 | JULY Connector

COSMETIC DENTISTRY American Dental Clinic, Dubai344 0668 / 800TEETH British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Linda Joy Afif, BChD (UK) Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Johnny Haddad, DDS, DU, AACD General Dentist General Dental the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24-Hour Emergency.................................. 050 563 0611 COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY (Advanced medical aesthetic treatments) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................... 800 6332273 Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist COSMETIC SURGERY Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 COSMETIC THERAPIST (Rehabilitation of scar tissue, scar camouflage, permanent make-up corrections) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................... 800 6332273 COUNSELLING American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology.. 314 1000 www.americancenteruae.com Ms. Norma Cairns Counselling Psychologist GNC, German Neuroscience Center.............. 429 8578 www.gncdubai.com Hissah Enrichment Center............... www.hissahec.com Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 Individuals, Couples, Families & Corporate EAP providers. info@transforminst.com CRANIO - SACRAL THERAPY Osteopathic Health Centre............................................ ......................................348 7366 / 288 8525 / 423 2096 Malcolm Gregory, D.O. Russell Hill, B. Sc (Hons) Ost Lauren Whalan, B Sc. Osteopathy, M Ost (AUS) Bassam Husain, D.O. (France) CYCLING REVOLUTION NIGHTS Stewart Howison....................................... 050 680 4528 Revolution Cycles presents Revolution nights each Wednesday night at the Dubai Autodrome 6pm – 9pm.

Free for all cyclists but HELMETS ESSENTIAL. For all ages, this is the Safest place to learn to ride or just get Fit !

DANCE LESSONS Cello Music & Ballet Centre (Cello Ballet).................... ........................................................399 5452 / 422 2452 DanceHorizons.........................360 7691, 050 644 2972 Specialized Music & Movement Program from 4 years, RAD Ballet. www.dancehorizons.ae www.mydubaiconnection.com

DENTAL IMPLANTS American Dental Clinic, Dubai..344 0668 / 800TEETH Dr Michael R. Ziegler, General Dentist & Implantologist. Trained & Board Certified USA, Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI, USA).

Dr Mauricio Gomes Taborda, General Dentist & Implantologist (Brazil) Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Amin ur Rahman, Harvard University Specialist Dentist Periodontics Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Dr Bijus Implantology Dental Clinic............................ .................................................. 257 4295/ 050 892 9314 Dr Biju Thomas BDS, FFDRCS (Ireland) FICOI (USA) Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24-Hour emergency................................... 050 563 0611 DENTAL LABORATORIES Qualident Dental Laboratory...342 7576 / 06 525 5199 Mr. Samer Sabbagh, CDT, Germany Esthetic Crowns and Veneers DENTISTS Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 American Dental Clinic, Dubai.344 0668 / 800TEETH Dr Michael R. Ziegler, General Dentist & Implantologist. Board Certified USA Dr John F Lohse, Orthodontist Trained & Board Certified USA Orthodontic Care for Adults & Children Dr Hala Al Sakka, DDS, General Dentist Trained & Board Certified Canada & USA, www.mydubaiconnection.com

DERMATOLOGISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Samer Kudsi, Specialist Dermatology Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Rolf Soehnchen, Consultant Dermatologist Connector JULY | 13

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DENTAL HYGIENIST American Dental Clinic, Dubai... 344 0668 / 800TEETH Mrs. Roxana Tabrizian, Dental Hygienist Trained & Board Certified Canada

Dr Deyse Carvalho, DDS, Prosthodontist (Brazil) Dr Mauricio Gomes Taborda, General Dentist & Implantologist (Brazil) Dr Philippe Saleiman , Specialist Endodontics Dr Grace Miled Eid, Specialist Paediatric Dentist (Lebanon) Dr Rafif Tayara, Specialist Paediatric Dentist (Canada) Mrs. Roxana Tabrizian, Dental Hygienist Trained & Board Certified Canada British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Rodney Harrison, General Dentist, BDS (UK) Dr Deon Hugo, General Dentist, BChD (SA) Dr Linda Joy Afif, General Dentist, BChD (UK) Dr Faisal Munif, General Dentist, BDS (UK) Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontist & Implantologist (UK) Dr Y.S. Tosun, DDS. Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hani Abd-ul-Salam, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (CANADA) City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sondos Awad, General Dentist Dr Shallen Verma, Specialist Dentist Dr Ramesh Kumar, Specialist Orthodontics Dentist Dr Ketan Parekh, Specialist Orthodontics Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Anmol Batria, General Dentist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Evan O'Malley, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Nora Powell, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Dr Gilda Behnam (Orthodontist) Dr Emma Caseley, G.P. (Dentist) Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist Dr Hani A. Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Marija Pavlovic, Periodontist & Oral Implantologist Swedish Dental Clinic, Deira....223 1297/ 050 588 2213 The only Swedish Dental Clinic in Dubai since ‘85.

We do Implants, Orthodontics, Prosthetics & Cosmetic Dentistry w/ our Swedish Dentists. High quality & competitive price. the DentalSPA............395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24 hours emergency.................................... 050 563 0611 Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Cornelia Prevot, GP Dentist Dr Tahereh Zehtaban, GP Dentist

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Expressions of Dance & Drama (Expression)................ ............................................ 02 493 0115 / 056 739 7721 Sharmila Dance......................................... 050 858 1083 HipHop, Jazz, St.Jazz, Ballet & Lyrical Contemporary classes. www.sharmiladance.com, info@sharmiladance.com The Ballet Centre - R.A.D. Ballet.................... 344 9776 I.S.T.D. Modern, Tap and Jazz. Taekwondo, Hip-Hop, Drama, Irish Dancing, Rhythmic Gym, Piano Fitness and Adult Dance Classes Turning Pointe.......................................... 050 877 5918 800 BALLET (800 225538) 800 DANCE (800 32623) 3ys - 18yrs, RAD Ballet, Baby Boppers, Mini Movers, Street Jazz & Hip Hop. Over 40 studios throughout the UAE. www.turningpointe.ae

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 the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org DIABETES COUNSELLING American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6876 Dr H. Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Pediatric Endocrinologist DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY Boston Diabetes & Endocrine Center............ 380 5555 Dr Ghada Aoun, Specialist Endocrinologist DIAGNOSTICS Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) DIALYSIS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6370 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr V. Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) DIETICIAN (See Weight Loss) 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 DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Mohamed Usman Shaikh, Specialist General Surgery DIGESTIVE & LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY (General & Laparoscopic Surgery) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Mohamed Usman Shaikh, 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 IngeniousEd. www.ingenioused.com............... 421 8443 Dubai Dyslexia and LD Support Group Lexicon Reading Center........................... 050 795 4428 www.LexiconReadingCenter.org 14 | JULY Connector

EAR, NOSE & THROAT SPECIALISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist 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 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST Osteopathic Health Centre..348 7366/ 288 8525 /423 2096 Jeannine Deitos (Clinical Psychologist) EMERGENCY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6644 Dr H. Abd El- Latif, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Imad Fakhani, Registrar Emergency Medicine Dr Nader Hassaballa, Specialist Emergency Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7777 Dr Ahmed Moneir Kamal, General Practicioner Dr Ahmed Abdelhameed, Specialist Undersupervision Internal Medicine Dr Laila Ahmad, General Practitioner Dr Khalid M. Hassan, Specialist Undersupervision Internal Medicine ENDOCRINOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr H. Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Pediatric Endocrinologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sona Abu El Kheir, Specialist Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Dia) Dr Khalid Al Ghofaili, Specialist Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Dia) Dr Alaeddin Saghir – Endo & Diabetes - AMC............ .......................................................................... 363 5353 Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Jalal Nafach, Consultant Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes, American Board Certified Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 ENTERTAINMENT & EVENT MANAGEMENT Alissar Event Management JLT...454 2301, 050 497 3484 E. info@alissarevent.com; Website: www.alissarevent.com Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 www.mydubaiconnection.com

EXECUTIVE MEDICALS Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 EXERCISE / FITNESS CONSULTATION Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 FACIALS SpaDunya Colour Experience, The Walk JBR..439 3669

FAMILY MEDICINE Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 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 (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Specialist Family Medicine FERTILITY CLINIC Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ).268 5333 Bourn Hall Clinic........................... 800 IVF / 705 5055 Dr David Robertson, ChB, MB, FRCOG Dr Diana Z. Kayal, MD New Hope IVF............................................ 06 525 4446 Dr Gautam Allahbadia (Consultant A IVF “MOH”) Dr Talha Mohammad Al Shawaf (Consultant A IVF “MOH”) FETAL MEDICINE Fetal Medicine & Genetic Center................... 360 4040 Dr Afshin PourMirza, Specialist OBS./GYN. Fetal Maternal Medicine (Germany) Dr Ulrich Honemeyer, Specialist OBS./GYN. (Germany), Master of Ultrasound Obs/Gyn, Consultant DHA Dr Samer Cheaib, Specialist OBS./ GYN. Fetal Maternal Medicine (Virginia, USA) FITNESS CENTRES & HEALTH CLUBS GFX – Executive Towers, Business Bay........425 5940 Zumba, Power Yoga, Body Pump, Bollywood Dance classes Try your First Group X Class for FREE! www.gfx.ae www.mydubaiconnection.com

FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy & Proctoscopy) Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Suhail Kasim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad MD, Consultant Gastroenterologist FURNITURE Everest Furniture Factory................................ 338 6255 Upholstery, Curtains, Sofas, Cushions, fabrics Al Quoz 1, Behind Natuzzi Sheikh Zayed Road. www.everrest.ae Falaknaz – The Warehouse............................... 328 5859 Quality Teak furniture, Outdoor, Umbrellas Sheikh Zayed Rd Showroom, next to VW www.falaknazthewarehouse.com GASTRIC BANDING & GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon GASTROENTEROLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Regina Will, Sp. 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 Dr Mohamed Usman Shaikh, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Federica Margherita Fabris, Specialist Gastroenterologist GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY Dr Adnan Abuhammour- Abuhammour Med Cntr....... .......................................................................... 363 5353 GENERAL PRACTITIONERS (See Family/General Medicine) 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 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Rachel Hayek GENERAL SURGERY Abbara Poly Clinic............................................ 268 5333 Dr Ismail Abbara (Frankfurt Univ) Connector JULY | 15

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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

Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 Sharjah Ladies Club.................................... 06 506 7868 The Yoga Studio................................................ 346 7110 www.thestudiodxb.com; info@yogafitness.ae

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American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon 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 Dr Mohamed Usman Shaikh, 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 S. Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatrics Medicine GYNAECOLOGISTS & OBSTETRICS Abbara Poly Clinic........................................... 268 5333 Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr O. Braithwaite, Consultant Obs/Gyn Dr A.C. Rajalakshmi, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dr Anthony Brignoni, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dr Mia Branch, Specialist Obs/Gyn City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Nirmala Raghunathan, Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology Dr Maria Nikolopoulou- Abuhammour Med Cntr........ .......................................................................... 363 5353 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN. Dr Rajesh Devassy, Specialist OBS./GYN Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist OBS/GYN Fetal Medicine & Genetic Center................... 360 4040 Dr Afshin PourMirza, Specialist OBS./GYN. Fetal Maternal Medicine (Germany) Dr Ulrich Honemeyer, Specialist OBS./GYN. (Germany), Master of Ultrasound Obs/Gyn, Consultant DHA Dr Samer Cheaib, Specialist OBS./ GYN. Fetal Maternal Medicine (Virginia, USA) 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 16 | JULY Connector

Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Maria Nikolopoulou Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Dolores Ruth Kent, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology HAEMORRHOIDS Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)..268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon 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 Dr Mohamed Usman Shaikh, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon HAIR EXTENSIONS Gold Salon.................................321 1423, 050 625 0288 Great Lengths to go..................321 5162, 050 535 5527 Karkafi Hair...............................352 8711 / 03 766 2177 Toni&Guy DIFC (Natural Soft Press Link)... 330 3345 HAIR PRODUCTS Great Lengths Hair Extensions....................... 321 5162 Great Lengths UAE.................................. 050 625 0288 Exclusive Distributors and Educators JOICO Hair Colors & Hair care..................... 282 2555 label.m, Lee Stafford (Vogue Trading)............. 286 8919 Philip Kingsley Hair Care................................ 282 1555 Tanagra at Gold Salon..................................... 321 1423 HAIR REMOVAL Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) HAIR SALONS JetSet - For fabulous hair days........................... 330 0886 SpaDunya Colour Experience, The Walk JBR..439 3669 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 The Hair Shop Salon, Bab Al Shams............... 809 6238 The Hair Shop Salon, Meydan Hotel............... 381 3368 The Hair Shop Salon, Trade Center Block B... 332 6616 Toni&Guy, Grand Hyatt Hotel....................... 324 4900 Toni&Guy, DIFC Marble Walk...................... 330 3345 HEARING AIDS Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist www.mydubaiconnection.com

HERNIA Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ).268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Mohamed Usman Shaikh, Specialist General Surgery

HOSPITALIST American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Saria Gouher, Specialist Internal Med. Dr Amjed Abumuhanna, Specialist Internal Med. HYDRO THERAPY Osteopathic Health Centre............................................ ........................................348 7366/ 288 8525/ 423 2096 HYPNOTHERAPISTS Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 Consultants include Senior Harley Street Clinical Supervisor & Trainer. info@transforminst.com ICE SKATING Sharjah Ladies Club.................................... 06 506 7822 IMPLANTOLOGIST British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon IN VITRO FERTILIZATION Bourn Hall Clinic........................... 800 IVF / 705 5055 INFECTIOUS DISEASE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Moeena Zain, Sp. Infectious Disease INTERNAL MEDICINE City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sherif Amer, Specialist Internal Medicine (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 www.mydubaiconnection.com

INTEVENTIONAL 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, Specialist 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 LANGUAGE CENTRES The Arabic Language Centre........................... 331 5600 Specialists in teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language to Adults Dar-el-ilm school of languages........................ 331 0221 Arabic for Kids and Foreign Languages to Adults & Kids www.dubailanguages.com LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTORECTOMY Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Rajesh Devassy, OBS/GYN Laparoscopy LAPAROSCOPY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Rajesh Devassy, OBS/GYN Laparoscopy Dr Mohamed Usman Shaikh, Specialist General Surgery 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, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Connector JULY | 17

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HOMEOPATHY Osteopathic Health Centre............................................ .........................................348 7366/288 8525/ 423 2096 Dr Vaneeta Shahani

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

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

Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Sidra Zia, Laser Therapist the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org

NEONATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr S. Kalyanasundaram, Specialist Pediatrician

LASER SKIN SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist

NEPHROLOGY (Kidney Diseases) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr V. Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Dr Subhi Sulaiman – Abuhammour Med Cntr.............. .......................................................................... 363 5353 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273)

LIPO ABDOMINOPLASTY Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 LIPOSUCTION Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 LITHOTRIPSY - ESWL (Removal of Kidney Stones without surgery) Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE Osteopathic Health Centre..348 7366/288 8525 / 423 2096 Moira Macdonald MCSP (MLD therapist) MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6642 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) MASSAGES SpaDunya Colour Experience, The Walk JBR..439 3669 MEDITATIVE ARTS Meditation for World Peace..........368 8067 / 368 8104 Fax: 368 8121; Email: phfdubai@emirates.net.ae MEMBERSHIP Club Registration....................................... 06 506 7701 MENS GROOMING 1847 - Executive Grooming for Men................ 330 1847 MUSIC SCHOOL Brooklyn Melodies Music Center Mirdif, Street 37................................................ 288 8951 Uptown Mirdif.................................................. 251 4098 Meadows Village............................................... 422 5357 Studio City........................................................ 446 8716 JBR, Rimal 3..................................................... 451 8809 Arabian Ranches............................................... 447 1884 Jumeirah, Al Wasl Road.................................... 388 4815 Dubai Mall, Ice Rink area.......................... 055 795 0367 E-mail: info@brooklynmelodies.com Website: www.brooklynmelodies.com NAIL STUDIOS The Nail Beautique........................................... 348 1888 NATUROPHATIC MEDICINE Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Parviz Rashvand 18 | JULY Connector

NEURO - LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP) Matrix Consulting (Training).......................... 343 2555 NLP Certification programs, Time Line Therapy®, Hypnosis, NLP Coaching Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 Trainers “highly recommended” by NLP Co-Founder, Dr Richard Bandler. Only international Society of NLP licensed Centre in UAE. Individual coaching, NLP Practitioner & Master courses. info@transforminst.com NEURO - MUSCULAR / REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST Osteopathic Health Centre............................................ .......................................348 7366/ 288 8525 / 423 2096 Naomi Cassrels Dip NMT, MT (NZ) NEURO - REHABILITATION Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Kaydar Al Chalabi, Specialist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation NEURO SURGERY (Brain and Spine Surgery) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6629 Dr Jin-Yul Lee, Consultant Neurosurgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Hassan Kadri, Consultant Neurological Surgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Ahmed Bitar, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Karim Ben Hammodah, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Catalin Majer, Specialist Neurological Surgery NEUROLOGIST American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology.. 314 1000 www.americancenteruae.com Dr Imad Yassin Consultant Paediatrics/ Neurology Div. Dr Abubaker Almadani Consultant Neurologist American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Mohd. Ismail, Specialist Neurologist www.mydubaiconnection.com

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.

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NURSING HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES Beverly Hills Home Healthcare...................... 800 2492 NUTRITIONISTS City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Leila Smaily MA, RD, BSc Canadian Board Certified Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Fadi Shkour - Occupational Therapist Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Anita Sanjay Bhatia, Occupational Therapist Andrea Marciniak, Occupational Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Safe Center for Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome........... ................................................. 394 6411 / 050 451 6363 ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr Maroun Khoury, Consultant Oncologist Dr Faraz Khan, Specialist Oncologist Dr N. Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem OPEN MRI SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) OPHTHALMOLOGISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Nadim Habash, Sp. Ophthalmologist Dr Ammar Safar, Sp. Ophthalmologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Adnan Obaid, Specialist Ophthalmology Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lama Toufiq Sharbek, Specialist Ophthalmologist ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hani Abdul Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon ORTHODONTISTS American Dental Clinic, Dubai.344 0668 / 800TEETH Dr John F Lohse, Orthodontist Trained & Board Certified USA Orthodontic Care for Adults & Children Connector JULY | 19

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NURSERY (PRIVATE) (See Schools) Al Barsha Seashells Nursery............................ 341 3404 www.seashellsnursery.com Baby Land Nursery (Montessori)..................... 348 6874 www.babylandnursery.com; info@babylandnursery.com Basateen Pre-School Centre....................... 06 506 7717 British Orchard Nurseries.............................................. .......................................800-PRESCHOOL /398 3536 Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Media City, Deira, JBR www.britishorchardnursery.com Children's Oasis Nursery...............348 8981 / 379 0790 2m - 4 yrs, flexible schedule, following EYFS Emirates British Nursery, Mirdif..................... 288 9222 Umm Sequim.....348 9996, Motorcity............... 567 6555 Jebel Ali Village Nurseries JBR Branch..................................................424 3791 / 2 Umm Suqeim 3................................................. 348 6720 Meadows Branch............................................... 422 4222 Arabian Ranches Branch................................... 368 9882 Lakes................................................................. 454 8404 Al Furjan Branch........................................ 056 101 9888 www.jebelalinursery.com Kid’s Island Cocoon Nursery group, Jumeirah 3............ ...............................................................394 2578 / 9394 From 12 MThs www.kidsislandnursery.com Ladybird Nursery............................................. 344 1011 From 18 mos.- 4 1/2 years. Timings: 8am-12.30pm New Safa Nursery............................................. 342 9575 Centre for Early Childhood Education www.safanurseries.net; newsafanursery@gmail.com Odyssey Nursery, www.odysseynursery.com...056 600 7657 French, English & Arabic, 7:30am-6pm, 4mths-4yrs Royal Beach Nursery................ 394 8181/ 050 738 4811 www.rbnursery.com Safa Kindergarten Nursery School.................. 344 3878 Centre for Early Childhood Education www.safanurseries.net; safakindergartennursery@gmail.com

Small Steps Nursery Mirdif............................. 288 3347 Email: smallstepsnursery@hotmail.com Tender Love and Care (TLC).......................... 367 1636 www.tenderloveandcare.com The Blossom Nursery............................ 055 NURSERY Academic City, Downtown Dubai, Umm Suqeim & Umm Al Sheif. 6mo-6yrs, British Curriculum, transportation offered Toddler Town British Nursery...... www.toddlertown.ae JBR.............................. 452 8080; E: jbr@toddlertown.ae Jumeirah.............452 8080; E: jumeirah@toddlertown.ae

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GNC, German Neuroscience Center.............. 429 8578 www.gncdubai.com 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

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DUBAI DINING DIRECTORY AFRO - PORTUGUESE Nando’s (Peri-Peri), Al Rigga Road ................. 2211992 Nando’s (Peri-Peri), Arabian Center................ 2845678 Nando’s (Peri-Peri), Delivery Hotline.......... 600542525 Nando’s (Peri-Peri), Dubai Mall....................... 4340190 Nando’s (Peri-Peri), Shk. Zayed Rd................. 3212000 Nando’s (Peri-Peri), The Greens....................... 3608080 Nando’s (Peri-Peri), Downtown Burj Khalifa... 4224882 AL FRESCO Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi..................... 3993333 Beach Bar and Grill, The One & Only ............. 3999999 Capanna Nuova, Dubai Marine Beach Resort.. 3461111 Dhow & Anchor, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.......... 3480000 Luciano’s, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa ......... 3995000 CLC Medzo, Wafi Pyramids ................................. 3244100 Meridien Village Terrace, Le Meridien Dubai.2824040 Pierchic, Al Qasr Hotel .................................... 3668888 QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club............ 2956000 Rooftop Terrace, Movenpick Hotel ................. 3366000 CLC Seville’s, Wafi ............................................. 3247300 Sho Cho’s, Dubai Marine Beach Resort............ 3461111 Thai Bistro, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa .3461111 The Boardwalk, Dubai Creek & Yacht Club .... 2956000 The Irish Village, Aviation Club ...................... 2824750 The Meat Company, Souk Madinat Jumeirah... 3686040 AMERICAN Asado, The Palace, The Old Town Dubai......... 4287888 Beyond El Rancho, Marco Polo Hotel ............. 2720000 Billy Blues, Chelsea Plaza Hotel ...................... 3982272 Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ................. 3455888 Chilli’s, BurJuman............................................. 3522900 Chilli’s, City Centre.......................................... 2959559 Chilli’s, Garhoud............................................... 2828484 Chilli’s, Internet City......................................... 3901495 Chilli’s, Jumeirah............................................... 3441300 Fuddruckers, Opposite India Palace ................ 2827771 Go West, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ...................... 3480000 Henry J Beans, Capitol Hotel ........................... 3458350 Jambase, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...................... 3666730 Johnny Rockets................................................. 3682339 Johnny Rockets, Dubai Mall ............................ 4341526 Johnny Rockets, Mall of the Emirates.............. 3412380 Johnny Rockets, Opp. Jumeirah Centre ........... 3447859 La Parilla, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ..................... 4068999 Loca, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa......... 3461111 Manhattan Grill, Grand Hyatt Hotel .............. 3171234 Maria Bonita’s Taco Shop................................ 8853188 Planet Hollywood, Wafi City .......................... 3244777 Ponderosa Steakhouse ..................................... 2953527 Roadster Diner.................................................. 4243983 Rock Bottom Café, Regent Palace Hotel.......... 3963888 TGI Friday’s, Crowne Plaza Hotel .................. 3318010 ARABIC / LEBANESE Abdulwahab & Abdulwahab, Souk al Bahar.4230988 / 89 26 | JULY Connector

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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 CLC 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 CLC 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 www.mydubaiconnection.com

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 CLC 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 CLC Zyng Asian Grill, Ibn Battuta Mall ............... 3669808 EGYPTIAN Dar ElKamar.............................. 800 elkamar (3552627) Dubai Marina, Dorrabay Boardwalk CLC

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 CLC St. Tropez Bistro, Century Village ................ 2869029 Traiteur, Park Hyatt Hotel ............................... 3172222 Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek ............................... 2127551 CLC

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 Connector JULY | 27

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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

Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ................. 3455888 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel............................. 2227171 Brasserie, Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3165550 CLC Carters, Wafi City......................................... 3240000 Certo, Radisson Blu Hotel ................................ 3669111 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana................................ 2820000 Cucina, Courtyard by Marriott.......................... 8852222 CLC 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 CLC 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 CLC 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 28 | JULY Connector

GERMAN Brauhaus, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel .................... 3455888 Der Keller, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 3480000 Hofbrauhaus, JW Marriott Hotel .................... 6077977 GREEK Elia, Majestic Hotel Tower................................ 5012692 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 CLC 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 CLC Dakshin, Lotus Hotel ................................... 2278888 CLC 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 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 CLC Rasoi, Coral Deira, Dubai............................. 2248587 Spice Café, Town Centre Shopping Mall, ....... 3499951 Spice Lounge, Al Ghazal Mall ......................... 3453365 Sukh Sagar, Trade Centre Road ....................... 3967222 www.mydubaiconnection.com

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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 CLC Bellucci, Wafi............................................... 3244100 Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar................................. 4230982 BiCE, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah .......................... 3991111 CLC 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 Connector JULY | 29

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INTERNATIONAL Al Dawaar, Hyatt Regency Dubai..................... 3172222 CLC 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 CLC 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 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 CLC 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

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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 Le Dune Pizzeria, Bab Al Shams ..................... 8096100 Luciano’s, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.......... 3995000 Mama Oliva, Festival Centre............................ 2328622 Marzano, Al Manzil Hotel................................ 4201136 CLC 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 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 30 | JULY Connector

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Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Pre Natal Zumba

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Ballet Centre Gems of Yoga

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Body Step Pilates Mat 2 Hatha Yoga Preg. Pilates

Hatha Yoga Pilates Mat 1 Latino Cardio Live Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs+) 4D PRO Pilates

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Wafa 11.30am Jithu 12.00pm Wafa 12.00pm Slavica 12.45pm Kavita 1.00pm Wafa 2.00pm Kavita 3.15pm Manish 3.15pm Kavita 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Manish 4.30pm Nora 5.00pm Mahjid Lahmadqui 5.30pm Marit 5.30pm Sharmila 5.30pm Doha

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Wafa 2.00pm Kavita 3.15pm Manish 3.15pm Kavita 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Manish 5.30pm Elaine 5.30pm Nora 5.45pm Manish 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Silvi 6.00pm Wafa 6.00pm Sharmila 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Manish 7.00pm Wafa 7.30pm Ronak 8.15pm Manish

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Hatha Yoga Aerobics Stretching

Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Pre Natal Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Body Pump Vinyasa Flow Hatha Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Pilates Reformer 1-2 Zumba

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Power Yoga Yoga for High Stress Job. Exec.

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DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR

Body Pump Indoor Bootcamp Body Sculpt Pilates Mat 2 Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Meditation

Beginners Ballet Vinyasa Flow Belly Dance Martial Arts Adult Body Step Power Yoga Vinyasa Yoga Pilates Mat 1 RPM Belly Dance Coarse Bollywood Dance

Pilates Reformer 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Hatha Yoga GFX Studio Pilates Reformer 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Body Pump GFX Studio Pilates Jumpboard Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Kick Boxing The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga

9.00am Caroline 9.30am Ronak 10.00am Caroline 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Adnan 11.00am Caroline 11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.00pm Elaine 3.15pm Jithu 5.45pm Jithu 7.00pm Jithu

Abu Dhabi Fitness Calendar - July 2014 MONDAY Modern Jazz Dance

EDD- Music Institute

6.15pm

Anastasiya

EDD- One to One Hotel

8.00pm

Okzana

EDD-Music Institute EDD- One to One Hotel

6:45pm Anastasiya 7:00pm Sarah

TUESDAY Vertical flex

THURSDAY Adult Ballet Irish Dance Adult

Sharjah Fitness Calendar - July 2014 SATURDAY Body Pump Zumba Latin Aerobics

Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

10.00am Ria 11.00am Verna 5.00pm Khrystena

Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

5.00pm Mary Win 7.00pm Raquel 7.00pm Natasha

Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

10.00am Samar 11.00am Natasha 4.00pm Rasha

Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

6.00pm Mary Win 6.00pm Khrystena 7.00pm Natasha

Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

9.00am Rasha 11.00am Ria 7.00pm Sama

Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

10.00am Aksana 4.00pm Natalia 5.00pm Andrea

SUNDAY Aqua Aerobics Spinning & Abs Body & Mind

MONDAY Fight Do Oriental Sensation TRX Circuit

TUESDAY Step & Abs Latin Aerobics Spinning & Abs

WEDNESDAY TRX Circuit ARKE Pilates X55

THURSDAY Yoga Zumba Body Pump

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SATURDAY Advanced 1 Modern Advanced Foundation Ballet Advanced Taekwondo Babies Ballet Babies Ballet Babies Ballet Babies Ballet Babies Ballet Babies Ballet Babies Taekwondo Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Beginners Taekwondo Fairy Ballerina GD 1 Ballet GD 1 Ballet GD 1 Ballet GD 2 Ballet GD 2 Ballet GD 2 Ballet GD 3 Ballet GD 3 Ballet GD 4 Ballet GD 4 Ballet GD 5 Ballet GD 5 Ballet GD 5 Ballet GD 5 Ballet GD 7 Ballet GD 6 Ballet GD 8 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 performers Grade 3 performers Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet

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The Ballet Centre 2.00pm Helen The Ballet Centre 11.00am Laura The Ballet Centre 12.00pm Sabum Turning Pointe. DESS Oud Metha 12.45pm Chloe Turning Pointe. WAFI Oud Metha 9.30am Lorna The Ballet Centre 9.00am Karen The Ballet Centre 9.45am Lizelle The Ballet Centre 10.30am Becki The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 9.30am Sabum CMBC- Springs Town Centre 9.30am Michelle CMBC- Springs Town Centre 10.00am Michelle CMBC- Oasis Centre 10.30am Reanne CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 11.15am Anastasiya CMBC- Oasis Centre 11.30am Reanne CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 2.30pm Anastasiya The Ballet Centre 10.00am Sabum CMBC- Springs Town Centre 11.45am Michelle The Ballet Centre 10.15am Lizelle The Ballet Centre 11.00am Karen The Ballet Centre 11.45am Becki The Ballet Centre 10.00am Karen The Ballet Centre 11.45am Lizelle The Ballet Centre 1.15pm Karen The Ballet Centre 9.00am Becki The Ballet Centre 10.00am Helen The Ballet Centre 9.00am Laura The Ballet Centre 10.00am Jamie The Ballet Centre 9.00am Helen The Ballet Centre 10.00am Laura The Ballet Centre 1.00pm Helen The Ballet Centre 2.15pm Becki The Ballet Centre 2.30pm Laura The Ballet Centre 1.00pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 1.00pm Laura CMBC- Springs Town Centre 1.00pm Michelle CMBC- Oasis Centre 1.30pm Reanne Turning Pointe. WAFI Oud Metha 10.00am Lorna Turning Pointe. AL DIYAFAH Al Ghusais 1.00pm Carmen Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 11.00am Michelle Turning Pointe. VIP Sports Club Oud Metha 2.00pm Thea Turning Pointe. AL DIYAFAH Al Ghusais 4.00pm Carmen Turning Pointe. DESS Oud Metha 9.45am Chloe CMBC- Oasis Centre 2.15pm Reanne CMBC- Springs Town Centre 2.15pm Michelle CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 4:15pm Anastasiy CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 12.15pm Anastasiya CMBC- Springs Town Centre 3.00pm Michelle Turning Pointe. WAFI Oud Metha 12.30pm Lorna Turning Pointe. DIA. Emirates Hills 2.15pm Sophie Turning Pointe. VIP Sports Club Oud Metha 4.00pm Lauren Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 3.15pm Sophie Turning Pointe. VIP Sports Club Oud Metha 1.00pm Thea Turning Pointe. AL DIYAFAH Al Ghusais 3.00pm Carmen Turning Pointe. DESS Oud Metha 10.45pm Chloe Turning Pointe. WAFI Oud Metha 2.30pm Lorna

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Children’s Activity Classes Dubai - July 2014

Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Performer Grade 5 Ballet Grade 6 Ballet Grade 6 yr.1 Ballet Intermediate Ballet Intermediate Ballet Intermediate Foundation Ballet Intermediate Taekwondo Interfoundation Modern Kids Pilates Kids Posture

Kids Yoga Kids Yoga (Ages 6-11) Live Dance - Level 1A+B (7yrs-12yrs) Live Dance - Level 2 (13yrs-16yrs) Pre-Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Prep Ballet Prep Ballet Prep Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Pointe Work Salsa Stretching 10+ Strictly 4's Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet

Turning Pointe. DIA. Emirates Hills 10.00am Michelle CMBC- Springs Town Centre 4.00pm Reanne Turning Pointe. WAFI Oud Metha 11.00am Lorna CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5.00pm Reanne Turning Pointe. WAFI Oud Metha 1.30pm Lorna Turning Pointe. DIA. Emirates Hills 9.00am Michelle The Ballet Centre 11.00am Jamie CMBC- Springs Town Centre 6.00pm Reanne The Ballet Centre 11.00am Helen The Ballet Centre 11.00am Sabum The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Helen Spa Dunya

3.00pm Wafa Spa Dunya

11.00am Wafa Gems of Yoga 4.30pm Kavita The Yoga Studio 3.00pm Nora Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE 4.00pm Sharmila Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE 5.00pm Sharmila The Ballet Centre 9.15am Amie The Ballet Centre 11.00am Becki CMBC- Springs Town Centre 11.00am Michelle CMBC- Oasis Centre 12.00pm Reanne The Ballet Centre 1.30pm Lizelle CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.30pm Anastasiya Turning Pointe. AL DIYAFAH Al Ghusais 5.00pm Carmen Turning Pointe. DESS Oud Metha 9.00am Chloe Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 1.30pm Sophie Turning Pointe. VIP Sports Club Oud Metha 12.15pm Thea The Ballet Centre 9.30am Karen The Ballet Centre 10.00am Becki The Ballet Centre 11.15am Lizelle The Ballet Centre 2.30pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 9.00am Lizelle The Ballet Centre 12.00pm Karen CMBC- Springs Town Centre 12.15pm Michelle CMBC- Oasis Centre 12.45pm Reanne The Ballet Centre 12.45pm Lizelle CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 1.00pm Anastasiya Turning Pointe. AL DIYAFAH Al Ghusais 2.00pm Carmen Turning Pointe. DESS Oud Metha 11.45am Chloe Turning Pointe. VIP Sports Club Oud Metha 3.00pm Lauren The Ballet Centre 3.15pm Beck The Ballet Centre 11.00am Chris The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Jamie CMBC- Oasis Centre 10.00am Reanne CMBC- Springs Town Centre 10.30am Michelle CMBC- Oasis Centre 11.00am Reanne CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 11.45am Anastasiya CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.00pm Anastasiya

SUNDAY Advanced Foundation Babies Ballet Babies Ballet Babies Ballet Baby Ballet Basic Ballet (7yrs+) Beginners Irish Dancing Beginners Irish Dancing Dance Mix Early Learning Program

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Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe. KINGS Al Wasl CMBC- Springs Town Centre Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre German International School CMBC- Springs Town Centre

5.00pm Lara 3.00pm Becki 3.45pm Helen 4.00pm Ami 2.30pm Michelle 4.00pm Sharmila 3.00pm Siobhan 3.45pm Siobhan 2.00pm Silvi 9.30am Natalia/Rowena

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CMBC- Oasis Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis Turning Pointe. GWPS Turning Pointe. EIS Meadows Turning Pointe. Uptown Primary School Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills Turning Pointe. KINGS Al Wasl CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe. KINGS Al Wasl Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe. EIS Meadows CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre Spa Dunya

CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe. KINGS Al Wasl Turning Pointe. CAS Umm Sequim 1 Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis Turning Pointe. JBS Jumeirah 1 Turning Pointe. EIS Meadows The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe. CAS Umm Sequim 1 Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe. EIS Meadows Turning Pointe. KINGS Al Wasl Raffles World Academy Turning Pointe. Raffles South Turning Pointe. Gems Royal Dubai Mirdif Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif Regent International School Regent International School Regent International School CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club CMBC- Oasis Centre GFX Studio

3.30pm Anastasiya 3.30pm Becki 4.15pm Becki 4.00pm

Laura 4.15pm Helen 5.00pm Laura 5.00pm

Becki 6.00pm Laura 5.00pm

Helen 4.30pm Lauren 2.30pm Lorna 3.00pm Michelle 5.00pm Thea 4.00pm Lara 5.30pm Lauren 5.00pm Lorna 6.00pm Ami 6.00pm Michelle 7.00pm Ami 5.00pm Aindrea 6.00pm Lorna 6.30pm Aindrea 5.45pm Michelle 4.15pm Michelle 4.30pm Anastasiya 5.15pm Michelle 6.30pm Lara 7.00pm Michelle 4.45pm

Siobhan 5.45pm Siobhan 5.15pm Anastasiya 5.00pm Vahida 3.30pm Michelle 4.30pm Ami 2.35pm Thea 3.45pm Lauren 1.50pm Lauren 4.00pm Michelle 3.30pm Laura 1.30pm Thea 4.00pm Aindrea 4.45pm Michelle 5.15pm Ami 2.30pm Heba 2.30pm Ami 2.40pm Andrea 7.00pm Lorna 6.00pm Aindrea 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3:00pm Michelle 3.45pm Karine 4.00pm Anastasiya 4.00pm Cris Bonet

The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre

5.00pm 6.30pm 3.30pm

MONDAY Advanced Foundation Ballet Advanced 2 Ballet Babies Ballet

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Fairy Ballerinas GD 1 Tap GD 2 Tap

GD 4 Ballet GD 5 Tap

GD 5 Ballet GD 6 Ballet GD 7 Ballet

GD 8 Ballet

Grade 1 Ballet Yr2 Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grd.2+3 Grade 3 ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Grade 6 Ballet Grade 6 yr.1 Ballet Grade 6 yr.2 Ballet Grade 6 yr.2 Ballet Hip Hop Grd.1-3 (6-9yrs) Hip Hop Jr Hip Hop Jr Hip Hop Sr Intermediate (exam group) Intermediate Ballet Irish Dancing

Irish Dancing Junior Kids Yoga

Pre-Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary ballet - Kg2 Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Prep Ballet - Prek and Kg1 Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet - School Only Primry Ballet - KG2 -School Only Primry Ballet Yr1 School Only Pure Pointe Pure Pointe Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 years old) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Strictly'4 Ballet Yoga for Kids

Yoga/Gymnastic Zumba Kids (7-11 years)

Babies Ballet - Fs1 Babies Ballet - Fs1 Babies Ballet - FS1 (School Only) Babies Ballet - FS1 (School Only) Babies Ballet - Pre-K Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Beginners Irish Dancing

Beginners Irish Dancing Cheerleading Contemporary Dance Mix Dance Mix (8-10 yo) Early Learning Program GD 1 Ballet

GD 2 Ballet

GD 3 Ballet

GD 4 Ballet

GD 4 Tap GD 5 Ballet

GD 6 Modern Grade 1 Ballet (School Only) Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 6 Ballet Grade 7 Ballet Grade 8 Ballet Gym Kids Sr Hip Hop Jr Hip - Hop (6- 9 yrs) Hip-Hop (9-12yrs) Intermediate Ballet

Intermediate Foundation Irish Dancing

Karate Kid1 (Beginners) Karate Kid2 (Colored Belt) Kids Ballet

Live Dance - Level 1A+B (7yrs-12yrs) Mini Movers -Fs2 Pre-Primary Ballet

Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet FS2 (School Only) Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet - (School Only) Pre Primary Ballet - (School Only) Prep Ballet

Prep Ballet - EY1 + EY2 Primary Ballet Primary Ballet

Primary Ballet Primary Ballet - Yr1 Primary Ballet - KG2 Primary Ballet - Yr1

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Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis 1.00pm Michelle Turning Pointe. LadyBird 9.30am Michelle Turning Pointe. Gems Royal Dubai Mirdif 12.30pm Aindrea Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim 12.45pm Michelle Turning Pointe. GWA (School Only) Al Barsha 1.45pm Chloe CMBC- Springs Town Centre 2.30pm Michelle CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 2.30pm Vicky The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Siobhan The Ballet Centre 3.45pm

Siobhan CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5.00pm Michelle The Ballet Centre 6.30pm Jamie German International School 2.00pm Silvi German International School 2.45pm Silvi CMBC- Springs Town Centre 9.30am Natalia/Rowena The Ballet Centre 4.45pm Karen The Ballet Centre 4.45pm Karen The Ballet Centre 5.00pm Helen The Ballet Centre 4.00pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 4.15pm Helen The Ballet Centre 4.00pm Laura The Ballet Centre 6.00pm Helen Raffles World Academy 2.25pm Lauren Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif 4.00pm Aindrea CMBC- Springs Town Centre 4.15pm Michelle Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim 4.00pm Lara Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif 5.00pm Aindrea CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 5.15pm Vicky Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 5.45pm Michelle Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif 6.00pm Aindrea Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim 4.30pm Thea Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim 6.00pm Thea Turning Pointe. CAS Umm Sequim 1 5.15pm Lauren Turning Pointe. CAS Umm Sequim 1 6.45pm Lauren CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5:45pm Michelle CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 6.30pm Vicky Turning Pointe. OPTIMAL FITNESS 4.00pm Paty Turning Pointe. OPTIMAL FITNESS 4.45pm Paty The Ballet Centre 5.00pm Jamie Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim 5.00pm Lara The Ballet Centre 4.45pm Siobhan Regent International School 4.00pm Slavica Regent International School 5.00pm Slavica Spa Dunya

4.00pm Wafa Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE 4.00pm Emma Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis 1.45pm Michelle The Ballet Centre 3.15pm Jamie CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 3.30pm Vicky Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim 1.30pm Michelle Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 4.00pm Michelle Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis 4.20pm Carmen Turning Pointe. Gems Royal Dubai Mirdif 2.40pm Aindrea Turning Pointe. GWA (School Only) Al Barsha2.30pm Chloe The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Karen Turning Pointe. DIS Festival City 12.30pm Carmen CMBC- Springs Town Centre 3.30pm Michelle The Ballet Centre 4.00pm Karen CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 4.15pm Vicky Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 4.45pm Michelle Turning Pointe. GWA (School Only) Al Barsha3.50pm Chloe Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis 5.05pm Carmen

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Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim Turning Pointe. CAS Umm Sequim 1 Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills GFX Studio GFX Studio

2.45pm Thea 6.15pm Lauren 5.30pm Thea 3.00pm Angel 4.30pm Angel 3.30pm Angel 5.30pm Angel 6.15pm Carmen 3.35pm Carmen 3.00pm Michelle 3.00pm Vicky 4.00pm Warren Connelly 5.00pm Warren Connelly

TUESDAY Advanced Taekwondo Babies Ballet

Babies Ballet

Babies Ballet Babies Ballet Babies Ballet Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Ballet

Beginners Taekwondo

Early Learning Program GD 1 Ballet

GD 3 Ballet

GD 4 Ballet

GD 4 Ballet GD 5 Ballet GD 6 Ballet GD 7 Ballet GD 8 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Performer Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Grade 6 Yr. 2 Ballet Grade 6 yr.1 Ballet Grade 6 yr.2 Ballet Grade 7 Ballet Grade 8 Ballet Intermediate (mixed group + advanced) Intermediate Foundation Ballet Intermediate Taekwondo

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The Ballet Centre 5.30pm Sabum The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Laura The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Jamie Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 4.15pm Ami Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif 4.00pm Aindrea Turning Pointe. Motor City 4.00pm Lauren CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.00pm Christina CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 3.00pm Anastasiya The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Becki The Ballet Centre 3.30pm

Sabum CMBC- Springs Town Centre 9.30am Natalia/Rowena The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Becki The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Laura The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 4.30pm

Laura The Ballet Centre 5.30pm Helen The Ballet Centre 5.30pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 5.30pm Laura CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 4.00pm Christina Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim 3.45pm Carmen Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 4.45pm Ami Turning Pointe. JPS Al Safa Park 5.30pm Chloe Turning Pointe. Motor City 4.30pm Lauren Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 5.45pm Ami Turning Pointe. AL DIYAFAH Al Ghusais 6.00pm Lorna Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim 4.45pm Carmen CMBC- Springs Town Centre 4.00pm Louise CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 5:30pm Anastasiya CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5:00pm Louise CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 5.45pm Christina Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif 6.00pm Aindrea Turning Pointe. AL DIYAFAH Al Ghusais 7.00pm Lorna Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim 4.00pm Lara Turning Pointe. JPS Al Safa Park 6.30pm Chloe Turning Pointe. JESS Arabian Ranches 6.00pm Lauren CMBC- Springs Town Centre 6.00pm Louise Turning Pointe. JESS Arabian Ranches 7.00pm Lauren Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 6.45pm Ami Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim 6.30pm Lara Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim 5.45pm Carmen CMBC- Springs Town Centre 7.00pm Louise Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim 5.00pm Lara The Ballet Centre 5.15pm Becki The Ballet Centre 4.30pm

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Primary Ballet - Yr1 (School Only) Pure Pointe Pure Pointe Rhythmic Gymnastics 3-4

Rhythmic Gymnastics 7-12 Rhythmic Gymnastics 5-6

Rhythmic Gymnastics -2 7-12 Street Jazz Yrs (10+) Street Jazz Yrs 3,4 & 5 (7-9yrs) Strictly' 4's Ballet Strictly' 4's Ballet Tiger Kids (3-6 years) Tiger Kids (7-9 years)

Jazz Kids Yoga Lyrical Jazz/ Contemporary Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet - School Only Pre Primary Ballet Prep Ballet

Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet - School Only Primary Ballet

Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Street Jazz KG2-G2 (7-9yrs) Street Jazz 8+ Strictly' 4's Ballet Strictly' 4's Ballet Strictly' 4's Ballet Yoga

Young Musicians 2 (4-5 yrs)

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

CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches Spa Dunya

Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe. JPS Al Safa Park Turning Pointe. GWPS Turning Pointe. DIS Festival City Turning Pointe. Motor City The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe. JPS Al Safa Park Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe. DIS Festival City The Ballet Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 Regent International School Regent International School Regent International School Turning Pointe. Dubai American Academy Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Uptown Primary School Uptown Primary School Uptown Primary School GFX Studio

5:00pm Christina 6.00pm Vahida 6.45pm Carmen 4.00pm Anastasiya Pre-Prep 4.30pm Aindrea 3.45pm Chloe 2.30pm Ami 12.30pm Lorna 3.15pm Lauren 4.00pm Helen 4.30pm Chloe 5.15pm Aindrea 2.50pm Lorna 3.15pm Helen 3.15pm Louise 4.30pm Becki 4:45pm Anastasiya 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 2.00pm Carmen 7.00pm Aindrea 2.45pm Louise 3.30pm Christina 3.30pm Anastasiya 3.45pm Karine 3.45pm Maristela 4.30pm Maristela 5.15pm Maristela 4.00pm Cris Bonet

WEDNESDAY Advanced 2 Modern Babies Ballet Babies Ballet - FS1 Baby Ballet Baby Boppers - Fs1 Baby Boppers Pre K + KG1 Butterfly Ballerinas Early Learning Program Fairy Ballerina GD 1 Ballet GD 2 Ballet GD 2 Modern GD 4 Modern GD 5 Ballet GD 5 Modern GD 7 Ballet GD 8 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 performers Grade 3 performers Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet

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The Ballet Centre 6.15pm Helen The Ballet Centre 3.15pm Becki Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis 3.45pm Lorna CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 3:00pm Leyla Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis 1.00pm Lorna Turning Pointe. GWA (School Only)Al Barsha1.45pm Sophie Turning Pointe. EBN Motor City 2.15pm Chloe CMBC- Springs Town Centre 9.30am Natalia/Rowena CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3:00pm Michelle The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Laura The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Becki The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Helen The Ballet Centre 5.30pm Becki The Ballet Centre 5.15pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 5.15pm Helen The Ballet Centre 6.00pm Laura The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Laura CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 5:00pm Michelle Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 5.15pm Carmen Turning Pointe. JPS Al Safa Park 4.30pm Michelle Turning Pointe. Motor City 3.45pm Chloe Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis 5.00pm Lorna CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 5:45pm Michelle Turning Pointe. Motor City 4.45pm Chloe Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis 6.00pm Lorna Turning Pointe. JPS Al Safa Park 6.15pm Michelle Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif 4.30pm Aindrea Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 6.15pm Carmen

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Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim 4.00pm Lara CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 6:30pm Michelle Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim 5.00pm Lara Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif 7.00pm Aindrea Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 7.15pm Carmen Turning Pointe. EIS US Umm Sequim 6.00pm Lara Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis 4.15pm Lorna CMBC- Springs Town Centre 3:45pm Siobhan CMBC- Springs Town Centre 4.30pm Siobhan CMBC- Springs Town Centre 3:00pm Siobhan CMBC- Springs Town Centre 6:15pm Siobhan CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5.15pm Siobhan CMBC- Oasis Centre 6:00pm Sajjad Spa Dunya

5.00pm Wafa CMBC- Springs Town Centre 2:30pm Natalia CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.30pm Michelle The Ballet Centre 3.45pm Jamie Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 4.00pm Carmen Turning Pointe. Gems Royal Dubai Mirdif 2.40pm Aindrea Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis 1.45pm Lorna Turning Pointe. GWA (School Only)Al Barsha2.30pm Sophie Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif 5.30pm Aindrea The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Laura The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 3.45pm Becki CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 4.15pm Michelle The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Jamie Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills 4.30pm Carmen Turning Pointe. GWPS 2.30pm Michelle Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif 6.30pm Aindrea The Ballet Centre 6.15pm Jamie Turning Pointe. JPS Al Safa Park 5.30pm Michelle Turning Pointe. GWIS 4.15pm Paty Turning Pointe. GWA (School Only)Al Barsha4.45pm Sophie Turning Pointe. GWA (School Only)Al Barsha3.50pm Sophie CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 3:30pm Leyla Jumeirah Music Centre 4.30pm Maristela GFX Studio 4.00pm Cris Bonet GFX Studio 5.00pm Cris Bonet

THURSDAY Babies Ballet - Fs1 Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Beginners Taekwondo Early Learning Program Fairy Ballerina Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 6 Yr1 Hip Hop/Jazz Intermediate Taekwondo Kids Ballet Kids Yoga (Ages 6-11)

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Turning Pointe. GWEK CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre The Ballet Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe. DIA Emirates Hills Turning Pointe. EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe. OPTIMAL FITNESS Turning Pointe. OPTIMAL FITNESS CMBC- Oasis Centre The Ballet Centre Spa Dunya The Yoga Studio

12:30pm Thea 2:30pm Jessica 3.45pm Reanne 3.30pm Sabum 9.30am Natalia/Rowena 2:30pm Michelle 4:30pm Michelle 5.00pm Jessica 6:15pm Reanne 5:45pm Jessica 4.30pm Aindrea 5.30pm Michelle 5.30pm Aindrea 5.00pm Lauren 6.00pm Lauren 7:00pm Reanne 4.30pm Sabum 4.00pm Wafa 11.00am Nora

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DUBAI - CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES

Grade 4 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 6 yr.1 Ballet Grade 6 yr.2 Ballet Hip Hop 10yrs+ Intermediate Foundation Irish Dance Irish Dance Beg Irish Dance Jr Irish Dance New Irish Dance Adv Irish Dance Sr Kids Martial Arts Kids Posture Kinder Music Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet

Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet - Fs. 2 - School Only Pre Primary Ballet - Fs2 Pre Primary Ballet - KG1 Pre Vocational Prep Ballet Prep Ballet Primary Ballet

Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Pure Ponte (Advanced) Senior Jazz Street Jazz 8 - 12yrs Street Jazz G1-4 (6-9yrs) Street Jazz G4-7 Street Jazz KG2-G3 Strictly 4's Ballet Young Musicians 4 (5-6 yrs) Zumba Kids (4-6 years) Zumba Kids (7-11 years)

Live Dance - Level 1A (7yrs-9yrs) Live Dance - Level 1B (10yrs-12yrs) Modern G2 & Tap G1 Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Prep/Pre Primary - Fs2 & Yr1 Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Street Jazz 6 - 9yrs Street Jazz 6 - 9yrs Strictly 4's Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Tiger Kids (3-6 years) Tiger Kids (7-9 years)

Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre Turning Pointe. GWEK CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre Turning Pointe. STAR Umm Sequim Turning Pointe. OPTIMAL FITNESS Turning Pointe. GWSO Silicon Oasis Turning Pointe. GWPS Turning Pointe. GIS AL KHAIL CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre GFX Studio GFX Studio

4.00pm Sharmila 5.00pm Sharmila 6:45pm Jessica 3:00pm Michelle 3:30pm Jessica 4.45pm Reanne 1.30pm Thea 3.45pm Michelle 4:15pm Jessica 5.30pm Reanne 4.15pm Michelle 4.00pm Lauren 2.15pm Lauren 1.30pm Michelle 3.15pm Thea 3:00pm Jessica 4:15pm Reanne 4.00pm Warren Connelly 5.00pm Warren Connelly

Gems of Yoga

4.30pm

FRIDAY Kids Yoga

Jithu

Children’s Activity Classes Abu Dhabi - July 2014 SATURDAY Babies Ballet Fairy Ballerina Grade 1 Balet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Prep ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet

Turning Pointe. Pearl Primary School EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel Turning Pointe. Pearl Primary School EDD-Hiltonia Hotel Turning Pointe. Pearl Primary School EDD-Hiltonia Hotel Turning Pointe. Pearl Primary School EDD- One to One Hotel Turning Pointe. Pearl Primary School Turning Pointe. Pearl Primary School EDD-Hiltonia Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel

9.15am Ami 10:00am Hannah 11:45am Hannah 11.30am Ami 2:00pm Hannah 9.45pm Ami 2:45pm Hannah 2.00pm Ami 11:00am Hannah 10.45am Ami 1.00pm Ami 1:15pm Hannah 10:30am Hannah

Turning Pointe. Brighton College Turning Pointe. Brighton College Turning Pointe. Al Yasmina Khalifa City Turning Pointe. Al Yasmina Khalifa City EDD- One to One Hotel Turning Pointe. Al Yasmina Khalifa City EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel Turning Pointe. Brighton College EDD- One to One Hotel Turning Pointe. Al Yasmina Khalifa City Turning Pointe. Brighton College Turning Pointe. Al Yasmina Khalifa City EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel

4.00pm Sophie 5.30pm Sophie 3.00pm Carmen 5.45pm Carmen 4.30pm Hannah 6.45pm Carmen 6.15pm Hannah 6.30pm Hannah 3.15pm Sophie 3:00pm Hannah 5.00pm Carmen 4.45pm Sophie 4.00pm Carmen 3.45pm Hannah 5.15pm Hannah

EDD-Music Institute

5:45pm Anastasiya

SUNDAY Babies Ballet FS1 (3-4yrs old) Contemporary 12yrs + Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Grade 7 Ballet/Intermediate Hip Hop Yr3-6 (7-11yrs old) Lyrical Dance Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet FS2 (4-5yrs old) Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Pointe Beginners Ballet

MONDAY Advance Ballet

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EDD-Music Institute 4:00pm Anastasiya EDD-Khalidiya Village 2:45pm Hannah Turning Pointe. Gems American Academy 4.45pm Ami EDD-Khalidiya Village 4:45pm Hannah Turning Pointe. Gems American Academy 5.45pm Ami EDD-Music Institute 4:45pm Anastasiya EDD-Khalidiya Village 5:30pm Hannah Turning Pointe. Gems American Academy 3.00pm Ami EDD-Khalidiya Village 3:15pm Hannah Turning Pointe. Gems American Academy 3.45pm Ami EDD-Khalidiya Village 4:00pm Hannah EDD-Khalidiya Village 6:15pm Hannah

TUESDAY Babies Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 performers Grade 5 Ballet Grade 7 Ballet/Intermediate Hip Hop 5 - 8yrs Hip Hop 9 - 12+yrs ISTD Modern Grade 4 Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Pointe Advance Pointe Beginners Strictly 4's Ballet Tap 2 Ballet

Turning Pointe. Al RAHA Khalifa City Turning Pointe. Al RAHA Khalifa City Turning Pointe. Al RAHA Khalifa City EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel Turning Pointe. Al RAHA Khalifa City Turning Pointe. Al RAHA Khalifa City EDD-Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD-Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD-Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD-Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD- One to One Hotel

3.00pm Sophie 6.30pm Sophie 4.30pm Sophie 6.00pm Hannah 3.30pm Hannah 3.45pm Sophie 5.30pm Sophie 5:00pm Michelle 3:30pm Michelle 4:15pm Michelle 3:00pm Hannah 6.30pm Hannah 3:00pm Michelle 5.45pm Hannah

Turning Pointe. Al Yasmina Khalifa City EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD-Golf Garden/Khalifa A Turning Pointe. Al Yasmina Khalifa City EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar Turning Pointe. Al Yasmina Khalifa City EDD-Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD-Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD-Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD-Golf Garden/Khalifa A Turning Pointe. CAMBRIDGE Turning Pointe. Sheik Zayed Private School Turning Pointe. Al Yasmina Khalifa City Turning Pointe. CAMBRIDGE EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD-Music Institute EDD-Music Institute EDD-Music Institute EDD-Music Institute EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD-Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD-Music Institute

3.30pm Ami 3:00pm Anastasiya 4:00pm Christina 5.00pm Ami 4:00pm Anastasiya 6.00pm Ami 6:15pm Christina 5:30pm Christina 4:45pm Christina 5:30pm Anastasiya 3:15pm Christina 12.00pm Thea 12.45pm Ami 4.00pm Ami 2.15pm Thea 4:45pm Anastasiya 3:45pm Hannah 4:30pm Hannah 5:15pm Hannah 6:15pm Hannah 3:30pm Anastasiya 2:45pm Christina 3:00pm Hannah

EDD-Music Institute EDD-Music Institute Turning Pointe. Brighton College Turning Pointe. Brighton College EDD- One to One Hotel

5:45pm Anastasiya 4:00pm Anastasiya 5.15pm Sophie 3.15pm Sophie 4:15pm Hannah

WEDNESDAY Babies Ballet Baby Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Hip hip Intermediate Hip hop Junior Hip Hop Senior Modern Jazz Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet - Fs.2 S.O. Prep ballet class - Kg1 & kg2 Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Yr.1 Primary Ballet RAD Grade 1 Ballet RAD Grade 3 Ballet RAD Grade 4 Ballet RAD Grade 5 Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Tap Advance

THURSDAY Advance Ballet Beg Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Yr2 (6-7yrs old) Grade 2 Ballet Yr3+ (7+yrs old) Hip Hop Intermediate

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Beg Ballet Fairy Ballerinas Grade 1 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Intermediate Ballet Istd Modern Grade 3 Pre Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Street Jazz/Hip Hop

Hip Hop Jr Intermediate Ballet Irish Dance Junior Irish Dance Senior Primary Ballet Yr1 (5-6yrs old) Street Jazz class (6-9yrs)

EDD- One to One Hotel EDD-Music Institute EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel Turning Pointe. Brighton College Turning Pointe. Sheik Zayed Private School

5:00pm Hannah 4:45pm Anastasiya 5:30pm Hannah 6:15pm Hannah 4.15pm Sophie 1.00pm Sophie

Children’s Activity Classes Al Ain - July 2014 TUESDAY Grade 1 Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Primary Ballet RAD Grade 7 Ballet

EDD-House of Arts EDD-House of Arts EDD-House of Arts EDD-House of Arts EDD-House of Arts

5:00pm Reanne 6:15pm Reanne 5:45pm Reanne 4:15pm Reanne 3:30pm Reanne

EDD-House of Arts EDD-House of Arts EDD-House of Arts EDD-House of Arts EDD-House of Arts

5:45pm Reanne 4:45pm Reanne 5:15pm Reanne 3:45pm Reanne 6:30pm Reanne

WEDNESDAY Grade 2 Ballet Pre primary Ballet Prep Ballet RAD Grade 7 Ballet Teen Ballet

Children’s Activity Classes Ras Al Khaimah - July 2014 MONDAY Grade 1 Ballet Yr2 Grade 2 Ballet Yr3 Primary Ballet Yr1 Pre Primary Ballet Fs2 Street Jazz (8yrs+)

Turning Pointe. RAK Academy IB Campus 5.00pm Lorna Turning Pointe. RAK Academy IB Campus 6.00pm Lorna Turning Pointe. RAK Academy IB Campus 3.15pm Lorna Turning Pointe. RAK Academy IB Campus 4.15pm Lorna Turning Pointe. RAK Academy IB Campus 7.00pm Lorna

Children’s Activity Classes Sharjah - July 2014 THURSDAY Grade 1 Ballet Yr2 Grade 2 ballet Pre Primary Fs2 Primary Ballet Yr1

Turning Pointe. VISS Sharjah Turning Pointe. VISS Sharjah Turning Pointe. VISS Sharjah Turning Pointe. VISS Sharjah

4.15pm Chloe 5.15pm Chloe 1.45pm Chloe 3.15pm Chloe

Timetables are subject to change. Please refer to the service directory for the contact details of the above - mentioned Dance, Yoga, Fitness Centres & Health Clubs.

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