www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 1
MOH No. EW62249
visit www.discover-dubai.ae | Call 04 390 2727
Treatment of Children’s Allergies
Skin Prick Testing Enables The Identification Of Exact Allergen There is a significant increase worldwide in allergy symptoms particularly among young children, causing distress and anguish for both the child and the parents. Children’s allergies can show up in different ways - skin rashes, asthma, hay fever or through food - it is also common to have more than one type of allergy. Dust, cats, cow’s milk and peanuts are some of the more common causes, but how do identify the trigger? And what is the solution? At the American Hospital Dubai, our pediatric doctors, specialized in allergy and respiratory diseases, use the Skin Prick Test, which is the latest diagnostic tool that can isolate the exact allergen causing the allergic symptoms. This allows us to provide the right advice. This simple diagnosis method is suitable for children as it is relatively painless, more accurate than a blood test and detects immediate allergic reactions within minutes. Recognized as a progressive healthcare provider in the region, the American Hospital Dubai is committed to improving the lives of children with allergies through its experienced and dedicated doctors, state-of-the-art facilities and sophisticated diagnostic and treatment technologies.
MOH WZ78990
For appointments, please call +971 4 377 5500 or visit www.ahdubai.com
American Hospital Dubai accepts most major health insurance plans, please call 800 - 5500
GIFT A BEAUTIFUL BLESSING.
CRESCENT PENDANT
AED 1299
70% CAS H BAC K FO R L I FE T I M E O N D I A M O N D J E W E L L E RY P U RC H AS E | FREE LIFETIME REPAIR WARRANTY
This holy month, make an auspicious beginning by gifting gold and diamond studded special edition pendants. GENEROSITY PENDANT
AED 1099
ASK FOR OUR FLEXI PAYMENT PLAN E XC H A N G E G UA R A N T E E F R E E L I F E T I M E R E PA I R 1 0 0 % C E RT I F I E D B E S T S E RV I C E P E R F O R M A N C E B R A N D
SHOP ONLINE AT PUGOLD.COM
DUBAI - U. A.E. TEL: +971 4 4479988 UAE | GCC | ASIA | EUROPE
ﺃﻓـﻀـﻞ ﻋـﻼﻣــﺔ ﺗـﺠﺎﺭﻳــﺔ ﺍﺳـﺘـﻬـﻼﻛـﻴـﺔ BEST CONSUMER BRAND
C
note
ontrary to popular belief Dubai does not simply ‘shut down’ for the summer. In fact, there’s loads of things to do both old and new - check out our article for 35 ways to keep you entertained in this great city. Something else to enjoy this month are the fab Iftar buffets on offer for Ramadan. Though, if you’re not fasting it’s often difficult to find places to eat during the day so we’ve got you covered with the lowdown on where to have lunch during the holy month. Find all this and more on our website www.connector.ae. There’s also some amazing prizes up for grabs this month; you could win a 1,000 GBP shopping spree with your own personal shopper at Heathrow Airport or a 2 night stay in Oman - so make sure you enter now! Have a great summer!
This month I’m loving this gorgeous dress from Alice and Olivia, skin nourishing treats from Balanced Guru and Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Tinted Moisturiser!
Managing Editor: Lynda Poncia Editor: Louise Carne Editorial Assistant: Angelica Lasquite Senior Sales Manager: Tara Cameron Sales Executive: Lise Stokes, Jonathan Gardner Vanessa Haddad Green Page Listings Sales Executive: Melanie Manalo Graphic Designer: Virgie Santillan Webmaster: Ronel Guevarra Accounts: Maria Liezel Inonog Administration: Irene Espinosa Connector is published by: Connector Publishing FZE and managed by Connector Advertising JLT Office 3005, Al Mazaya Business Avenue, BB1, Jumeirah Lake Towers PO Box 26435, Dubai, UAE Email: reception@connector-dubai.com Website: www.connector.ae For advertising & distribution enquiries contact: Tel: 04-3902727 Fax: 04-3908058 For editorial/subscription & Green Page enquiries contact: Tel: 04-3752113 Fax: 04-3908058 For Human Resources email hr@connector-dubai.com
Printed by Masar Printing Press, Dubai Contents of this publication are copyright. No material may be reproduced without written permission. Notice and disclaimer... The material used in this publication is intended to be used for informational purposes only. A sincere effort has been made to report accurate information. However, one or more recognised authorities in health and nutrition may hold different views than those reported therein, and the reader is so advised. This publication is not meant to be an endorsement of any specific product or services offered.
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 13
Cover by: Jalal Abuthina Reframe Photography www.reframe.ae
editor’s
Dr. Deepak Janardhanan
Specialist Urologist MBBS, MS, MCh., Dip. in Laparoscopic Urology (France)
contents REGULARS This Month
18
Fashion Update
34
Dining Out
36
Good Food
42
Home & Garden
44
Kids & Education
48
Animal Magic
58
Beauty & Bodycare
60
Health & Fitness
70
Horoscopes
88
Classified Directory
81
features A COFFEE WITH… Sam Davies SUMMER IN THE CITY 35 things to do in Dubai! LOOKING FOR A MINI BREAK? Check these offers out OPEN FOR LUNCH During Ramadan BON APPÉTIT Gazpacho Andaluz GETTING KIDS CREATIVE With the arts KIDS IN THE KITCHEN With Annabel Karmel EDITOR’S PICKS My top beauty treats A SMARTER WAY TO WORK Make it a healthier, happier day!
18 20 32 40 42 48 56 60 70
THIS MONTH’S COMPETITION WIN ...
A 1,000 GBP shopping experience at Heathrow Airport...................................................... 30 A 2 night stay at Atana Musandam, Oman.......................................................................... 30 Connector JULY | 15 www.connector.ae
e s i u o L o t Letters Well done to Connector for the info on looking after pets in the summer months. It’s a year round problem here in the UAE, but it makes my blood boil when I see people walking their dogs or leaving them in the car. So much education is needed on this as many owners just don’t seem to understand that they’re very often risking their pet’s life… just by not thinking, or maybe they just don’t care. Dogs are just like us… if you’re hot then they are too!!! From Mark I completely agree with you Mark!
m.
dubai.co
nnector-
orial@co rs to edit e tt le r u o you! Send y hear from I’d love to
I adore Katie Holmes and always wondered how she managed to achieve such fab hai r all the time - professional blow-dri es aside! Willing to give Alterna a try if it can get me hair like tha t! Vanessa Honestly Vanessa I love Alterna products, my hair is so sof t, shiny and swishy!
Loved the Ramadan Iftar offers page last month. Although my family and I do not celebrate, we do love the Iftar buffets on offer - hope to see more! I was also wondering do you know what restaurants are still operating as normal i.e. still serving lunch throughout Ramadan. Thanks! Eloise x Check out the dining section in this month’s issue for more Ramadan Iftars and places serving food during the day.
e! ne’s issu re in Ju as a bit u t a e f d over an trainers Great c een personal t I love s s ay king bu and I I’ve alw amp for my li women tc too boo e specialises in of a lifestyle din re that Na ea that it’s mo learly very Hi Louise, it was great to see you drawing id ’s c e e cca h in t like . Nad s! Rebe he n e o io t d a attention to child nutritionist Annabel Karmel in e m h r ut t hat s transfo ean abo ither. bout w m a e u the latest issue of Connector. My son is six and t o a y n e t wha tea passio exactly not my cup of has always been very difficult when it comes w o n o k s I and ca, p Rebec ferent to that to eating. He was very underweight at one m a c t o o b dif is very point which was very upsetting. Some Nadine ! g time ago I started to use some of Annabel’s in ir p ins methods and recipes and he is getting much better. I can highly recommend her. Regards, Mona. 16 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
WE ARE PROUD OF OUR ACHIEVEMENTS CARE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN
HAND FRACTURE RECOVERY
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS TREATMENT
TORN LIGAMENT SURGERY
Dr. Jose Manuel Rojo-Manaute
Dr. Christiana Savvidou
Specialist Orthopaedics
Specialist Orthopaedics
DEPARTMENT OF HAND SURGERY @MEDCARE Management of wrist pain, injury & fractures | Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of hand & wrist Hand & wrist deformity correction | Work related hand overuse syndromes Paediatric upper extremity injuries & congenital hand deformities correction Management of hand ligaments injury, arthritis & hand fractures | Surgical treatment for tendon injuries
Accredited by
MOH application no. JT87671
Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital 800 MEDCARE (6332273) www.medcareorthopaedics.com 2nd Interchange, Sheikh Zayed Road P.O. Box No. 215565, Dubai. All major medical insurance companies are accepted
THIS month
A coffee with…
Sam Davies
CONNECTOR chats to Sam Davies, Skipper of the all women team SCA in the Volvo Ocean Race, from Portsmouth, UK.
Describe a typical day.
A typical day is not actually a day, as we work day and night. There are things we do every day and we try and maintain a routine. We run a watch so we basically live on a 4 hour rotation, on for 4 hours, off for 4 hours. When you are on watch, you are racing so there is no time for meals or breaks. When you are off watch you need to try and rest, eat and prepare your gear for the next watch, as well as housekeeping on the boat. As a skipper I work closely with the navigator on issues such as weather and routings, so I am not necessarily on deck all the time during my watch. I make sure I have the right people in the right place on deck and spend at least an hour on the navigation planning. Even where we sleep is a tactical issue, we have to plan where to sleep or rest to keep the boat balanced.
How did you get into this profession? One of my grandfathers was a submarine commander and the other raced motorboats, so both sides had a passion for boats. When I was one my parents bought a sailing cruiser and we sailed every weekend and holidays for fun. When I was 15, Tracey Edwards was the foremost female sailor taking on the men in 18 | JULY Connector
the world’s most challenging races. I wore my parents’ video player out re-playing clips from the race over and over again. I was interested in boats and how they worked. I studied maths and then got an engineering degree - my dream job was to be a racing yacht designer. I did work experience with a yacht designer and met a lot of professional sailors which got me thinking about making a living out of racing. Tracey Edwards knocked on my door when she was putting together an all-female crew to try and break the round the world record. I missed my graduation because I was sailing across the Atlantic as a try out for the crew and I got the job!
What drives you?
I have always had that competitive edge, even when we were cruising and not racing my dad always wanted to get in first. It comes a little from your genes and a little from your upbringing. I don’t feel as an all women crew that we have anything to prove, we hope to inspire other women, but women have been sailing and wining for long enough that the point has already been made. www.connector.ae
What is the best thing about your job? It’s hard to find bad things about it. I describe it as when you wake up, you can’t wait to go and do your job whether it’s sailing, training or going to the gym, it’s all about improving your performance. I always look forward to going to work. This is more than a job, it’s a way of life, though it is how I earn a living, but the day it becomes routine or I don’t look forward to getting out there, I will go and get a real job!
What is the worst thing about your job?
Things I find difficult, I take as a challenge. Being a skipper rather than sailing singlehanded means I have to manage people. The pressure of the competition can mean that amongst any crew small problems can become large ones if they are not managed well. The sleep deprivation is hard; you rarely get 4 hours sleep at a time. Eating freeze dried food is not great either, but we put up with these things because we want to win, so you accept that being wet and cold and dirty is part of the deal. Mind you, because our sponsor SCA makes wipes and paper products we are probably the cleanest crew of the fleet! I dream of a hot shower and fresh water. I miss my family; I have a 3 year old son, but I appreciate that it is even harder for them as I am out doing what I love. My son understands, as it has always been the way we live. I hope I can inspire other young mums to realise that you can have children and follow your passion as long as you have great support. It is great for my partner and son as we get to discover new places all the time, as they meet me on stopovers. We might have not thought about coming to Abu Dhabi for example, but now my son has seen the desert and met a camel.
What has been a stand-out moment in your career?
Finishing 4th in the Vendee Globe race which is the toughest single-handed round the world race. Just competing was a standout moment, but doing so well made it even better. It took 95 days and it was the hardest thing I have ever done. www.connector.ae
What advice do you have for any young woman looking to get into your field?
Your education is really important; don’t drop education to follow your passion. The opportunities I got came from the fact that I had an engineering degree. You need to believe that these things are possible. We are just normal people at the end of the day, we come from normal backgrounds. It’s not magic, it’s all about hard work and wanting to do something so badly that you are willing to make sacrifices.
How do you overcome fear and danger?
You learn that your body is capable of way more than you think. When I de-masted in the Route du Rhum race, I learned that when it comes to a crisis trust that you can manage it. You don’t have time to think, so all your experience and knowledge kicks in to keep you going. I am not afraid of being afraid, we train to handle situations and I put my trust in that training. We have done all the safety courses and we have the best gear - it’s all in the preparation.
How do you manage a work-life balance?
We don’t lead a very balanced life. As a crew, we are all at different stages of life; the girls who don’t have children accept the fact that outside of the boat our priorities are different. They are all great about that. I think it does help to have my son; he makes me switch off from work and helps me keep balanced.
What is your motto?
You perform well if you are enjoying yourself. Connector JULY | 19
r e m m Sinuthe city THIS month
Dubai doesn’t stop just because the mercury rises. If you’re staying here for summer, why not revisit an old favourite, or even try something completely new? So here it is, (in no particular order) 35 things to do in Dubai!
Rate offer of Dhs 175 instead of Dhs 220 (terms and conditions apply). Open Sunday to Wednesday from 10am to 11pm, and Thursday to Saturday from 10am to midnight. Visit www.theplaymania.com/ifly or call 04-2316292.
Dreamland Aqua Park Foster an animal
If you’re staying home for the summer, why not foster a cat or dog? So many animals are abandoned in the city, and rescue organisations find themselves overwhelmed especially over the summer. Visit 38smiles at www.38smiles. com, SOS for Emirates Dogs at www. facebook.com/pages/SOS-for-EMIRATESDOGS/701969393152041, Feline Friends at www.felinefriendsdubai.com, K9 Friends at www.k9friends.com or Animal Action at www.facebook.com/animalactionuae to help out.
Wild Wadi
Situated in front of the stunning Burj Al Arab, Wild Wadi offers 30 rides and attractions for all the family. From June to August the waterpark is open from 10am until 7pm and every Thursday the park closes at 6pm in preparation for Ladies’ Night starting at 8pm. The general admission rate is Dhs 275 for visitors 1.1 metres or above in height and Dhs 230 for visitors below 1.1 metres. Call 04-3484444 or visit www.wildwadi.com.
iFly Dubai
Take to the skies at Mirdif City Centre’s iFly Dubai skydiving simulator. Enjoy the Resident 20 | JULY Connector
Dreamland Aqua Park is the largest family water park in the region with over 250,000 square metres of lush landscaped gardens. Located in Umm Al Quwain, it offers thrilling rides, overnight waterside camping facilities in tents or cabanas as well as a mini zoo, sporting facilities and various dining outlets. Admission during Ramadan is priced at Dhs 75 for adults and children. Season pass prices start at Dhs 300. Visit www.dreamlanduae.com or call 06-7681888.
The Beach Waterpark
Head for JBR’s The Beach this summer and cool off at The Beach Waterpark on the sea. Prices are Dhs 50 per hour for kids aged 6 and above and Dhs 60 for adults per hour, a child-andadult daily rate of Dhs 195 is also available and lifejackets are included. Register at The Waterpark kiosk on the beach which is open from 10am to 7pm every day.
Yas Waterworld
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi is the largest waterpark in the capital. Spread over 15 hectares, it features a thrilling range of rides, slides and attractions. All day ticket prices start at Dhs 240 for those that are 1.1m tall and above and Dhs 195 for juniors 1.1m and below. The ‘Glamour and Glow’ theme nights are a ladiesonly haven available every Thursday. Call 02-4142000 or visit www.yaswaterworld.com. www.connector.ae
KidZania
KidZania offers an educational environment that allows kids between the ages of 4 to 16 to do what comes naturally to them; roleplaying by mimicking activities done by adults in real life. Kids can perform jobs and are either paid for their work (as a fireman, doctor, police officer, journalist, beautician, etc.) or pay to shop or to be entertained. The indoor edutainment centre is a city built to scale for children, complete with buildings, paved streets, vehicles and a functioning economy. There is also a separate area for toddlers. Call 04-4485222 or visit www.kidzania.ae.
Aquaventure Waterpark
The Ultimate Summer Experience brings you closer to marine life with the opportunity to meet the dolphins or sea lions; also including same day admission to Aquaventure Waterpark, a free meal and entry to The Lost Chambers Aquarium. Prices start from Dhs 795, available until 15th July (terms and conditions apply). Visit www.atlantisthepalm.com.
Dubai Ice Rink
Improve your skating skills at Dubai Ice Rink Skating Academy, at Dubai Mall. Open to anyone, these 1.45 hour sessions mean you can enjoy ice skating for the first time or perfect your skills. If you like it lively and loud, you can also enjoy high-powered Disco Sessions with the in-house DJ. Junior skaters can even hold a ‘penguin’ to keep them steady on the ice. Open from Sunday to Wednesday between 10am and 10pm, Thursday from 11.15am to midnight, and Friday from 11am to midnight. Call 04-4485111 or visit www.dubaiicerink.com.
Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding’s Cultural Iftar aims to help everyone 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 www.connector.ae
to prayer) followed by the breaking of the fast with Emirati hosts and Arabic coffee and dates. Following the meal, take a casual walk around the beautiful Al Fahidi historical site and visit the Diwan Masjid. Iftars will be held until 15th July and advance booking is required. Priced at Dhs 135 per person (free for under 12’s). Call 04-3536666 or visit www.cultures.ae.
Dubai Museum
Dubai Museum is located at the Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai. Open from Saturday to Thursday between 8.30am and 8.30pm, and on Friday from 2.30pm to 8.30pm, entrance is Dhs 3 for adults and Dhs 1 for children over 6 and free for children under 6. Call 04-3531862.
Ramadan Night Market
The Ramadan Night Market, at Dubai World Trade Centre, runs from 2nd to 11th July between 8pm and 2am. It offers products and brands from around the region, including clothing, jewellery and accessories, health and beauty products, personal care, perfumes, food, home appliances, electronics, toys and baby items, handicrafts, souvenirs & collectibles, travel & tourism, handwriting analysis, automobiles and more. Entry is free. Visit www.ramadannightmarket.com.
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
The 10-million litre Dubai Aquarium tank at Dubai Mall, is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world. It houses thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. Over 300 sharks and rays live in this tank, including the largest collection of Sand Tiger Sharks in the world. Walk through the 48-metre tunnel with a 270 degree view from 11 metres below the surface of the tank, go on a glass-bottom boat ride, or go for a dip in the tank with the cage snorkelling experience or a shark dive that brings you within inches of a large variety of sharks and rays. You could also meet the amazing King Croc! Call 04-4485200 or visit www.thedubaiaquarium.com. Connector JULY | 21
THIS month
Yas Marina Circuit
Enjoy fantastic summer offers at Yas Marina Circuit. With Tour for 2 you can buy one Venue Tour and receive the second one free (priced at Dhs 120). With Drift2 you can buy one Taxi Drift experience and get one free (Dhs 450). With Need for Speed you can buy one Radical SST passenger experience and receive free entry into Ferrari World (Dhs 460). With Splash & Sprint you can buy one Drift Sprint experience and receive a day pass to Yas Waterworld (Dhs 540). These offers are valid until 31st August and are redeemable until 30th September 2015. Call 800 YAS (927) or visit www.yasmarinacircuit.com.
Arabia’s Wildlife Centre
Not only does Arabia’s Wildlife Centre house the world’s largest collection of Arabian wildlife but it is also the only zoological park in the Middle East to be completely indoors, making it perfect for a day out regardless of the weather. The centre is home to reptiles, invertebrates, birds, and large carnivores. Entry is Dhs 15 for adults and children over 13, and free for children under 13. Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 9am and 6pm; closed Tuesday; open Friday between 2pm and 6pm, and Saturday from 11am to 6pm. Call 06-5311999 or visit www.breedingcentresharjah.com.
Aqua Play
Making a big splash with kids of all ages, Aqua Play provides hours of watery entertainment, so roll up your sleeves and explore the world. Aqua Play combines water-based rides and activities which are both fun and educational. Located in Mirdif City Centre, prices start from Dhs 11 (per ride) and Dhs 25 (for soft play). Open from Sunday to Wednesday from 10am to 10pm, and on Friday and Saturday from 10am to midnight. Visit www.theplaymania.com/aquaplay or call 04-2316311.
Ski Dubai
Discover the ultimate indoor snow resort at Ski Dubai and enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing. Plus you can now meet and play 22 | JULY Connector
with Ski Dubai’s newest residents - the Snow Penguins! Visit www.skidxb.com.
BOUNCE
Imagine a world where the wall becomes the floor, a slam-dunk is within your grasp and the rules of gravity no longer apply. It takes the rush of getting airborne and adds a bunch of new dimensions - from aerial manoeuvres to slam dunking, wall running and dodgeball warfare. The best part is it doesn’t matter if you’re under 5 or an action sports junkie in training - at this trampoline playground you’re never too old or too young to have an awesome time. Visit www.bounce.ae.
Dubai Sports World
Dubai Sports World is one of the Middle East’s largest indoor sports venues. Running until Friday 29th August, it has all your favourite sports’ facilities in one professional standard, airconditioned arena at Dubai World Trade Centre. Host to numerous academies and events, as well as courts and pitches available for rent, Dubai Sports World caters to all ages and levels. Visit www.dubaisportsworld.ae or call 04-3321000.
Splash Pad
Splash Pad is a refreshing splash park for toddlers and kids that offers an array of activities from fountains, tipper buckets and water squirters alongside climbing frames and other play equipment. Conveniently shaded and located at JBR’s The Beach near Reel Cinema, the price for an hour is Dhs 60 per child, with and additional hour costing Dhs 20. A full day is Dhs 100 per child. Open weekdays from 9am to 8pm and weekends between 9am and 8pm. Call 04-2766915 or visit www.thebeach.ae. www.connector.ae
THIS month
Skydive Dubai
Skydive Dubai The Palm dropzone will be open during the summer for tandem jumps between 5am and 10am. Experience the rush of the free fall whilst strapped to a professional instructor, a tandem jump (with video and photos) is priced at Dhs 1,999. Visit www.skydivedubai.ae or email info@skydivedubai.ae.
The Big Bus
The Big Bus two-hour panoramic Night Tour invites you to see Dubai from the top of a fully air-conditioned double decker. Starting daily from Deira City Centre at 7.30pm and Souk Madinat Jumeirah at 8.30pm, tickets are priced at Dhs 145 for adults and Dhs 75 for children. Visit www.BigBusTours.com or call 800 Big Bus (800-244287).
Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club
Learn to shoot at Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club’s indoor shooting range. You could also try Target Archery at the indoor range, complete with the latest equipment and qualified personal trainers. Visit www.golfandshootingshj.com or call 06-5487777.
Ice Land Water Park
Only 45 minutes from Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah’s Ice Land Water Park offers snow and ice right here in the desert. Individual ticket prices are Dhs 175 for adults above 1.20 metres and Dhs 100 for children below 1.20 metres with combo packages also available. Call toll free on 800-969725 or visit www.icelandwaterpark.com.
Dubai Dolphinarium
Dubai Dolphinarium is one of the region’s most loved attractions, and is where you can get up close and personal to graceful bottlenose dolphins and playful seals at the action-packed live shows. Watch in wonder as the dolphins and seals perform incredible acrobatics, dance, sing, juggle, play ball, jump through hoops and even paint. Join in the fun at the UAE’s only exotic bird show for an action-packed experience with over twenty species of birds and parrots. Become a part of the show as the birds fly overhead and interact with the audience. Located at the Creek 24 | JULY Connector
Park. Visit www dubaidolphinarium.ae or call 04-3369773.
Dubai Bowling Centre
You may not have done it in years, but bowling is a fun and social way to spend a few hours with family or friends. Check out Dubai Bowling Centre just across Sheikh Zayed Road from Safa Park. Call 04-3391010 or visit www.bowlingdubai.com.
The Pavilion Dive Centre
Dive into the waters of Dubai, Oman and beyond to discover a whole other world of sunken shipwrecks and exotic sea creatures. From scuba diving for beginners, right the way through to courses for professional dive instructors, The Pavilion Dive Centre at Jumeirah Beach Hotel has the expertise to make sure your experience is everything you hoped. Call 04-4068828 or email divecentre@jumeirah.com.
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Continuing the display of its collection to the public ahead of opening, Louvre Abu Dhabi shows the latest additions in Louvre Abu Dhabi Stories. Taking place at Manarat Al Saadiyat until 30th August, the showcase of the new acquisitions is divided into two displays Louvre Abu Dhabi Stories: Al Qalam (until 25th July) and Louvre Abu Dhabi Stories: Immortal Figures (28th July to 30th August). Both presentations include the important Fayoum portrait, a fine example of an Egyptian funerary painting that would traditionally have been placed on the face of a mummified body. Visit www.louvreabudhabi.ae.
Made in Tashkeel 2015
This summer Tashkeel, the contemporary and non-profit art organisation located in Nad Al Sheba, continues to showcase the various techniques - with the annual group exhibition Made in Tashkeel 2015. The exhibition, which is open now and runs until 20th August, features the recent works of UAE-based artists demonstrating their creativity resulting from experimentations, workshops and residencies facilitated by and held at Tashkeel. Both traditional and contemporary www.connector.ae
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 25
THIS month person. The Abu Dhabi Ramadan Snapshot experience takes off from Yas Marina Island and is available for Dhs 895 (kids below 12 years fly free of charge on every paid adult seat). Call 04-8070708 or visit www.seawings.ae. techniques throughout the different practices, including hand-made jewellery, bespoke furniture, typography, painting, vinyl record to digital and screen prints will be presented. Visit www.tashkeel.org.
The Majlis
Located at the Dubai World Trade Centre, The Majlis is an annual event that takes place during Ramadan. Until 17th July you can take part in the daily Iftar and Sohour and enjoy exquisite fine dining by world class chefs from DWTC. Iftar will be served from 7pm to 8pm daily and will be followed by Sohour, which is à la carte, from 9pm until 3am with the weekends going until 4am. Admission is Dhs 140 per person. Call 04-3086322 or visit www.majlis.ae.
Dubai Summer Surprises
The Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival is one of the highlights of the city’s summer calendar with GCC residents and other tourists flocking to the city, looking for bargains in over 6,000 stores that are participating in this annual event. This festival is also heavily geared towards families with each mall undertaking a programme of events for children of all ages. This year DSS runs from Thursday 23rd July to Saturday 5th September.
Seawings
Seawings Ramadan Flights of Reflection packages are available until 16th July and provide families with a unique opportunity for reflection while experiencing Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s landmarks from the air. The Seawings Creek Silver Ramadan from Creek Golf & Yacht Club includes an Iftar buffet at QD’s restaurant and is priced at Dhs 1,195 per person. The Seawings Silver Ramadan experience from Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa includes Iftar at La Fontana Restaurant and is also priced at Dhs 1,195 per 26 | JULY Connector
Ramadan at The Walk
The Walk at JBR, in collaboration with leading artists, artisans and chefs of the UAE, is hosting a unique concept in celebration of Ramadan. Hosted at the Murjan and Sadaf areas along The Walk, RWAQ Ramadan is an interactive and educational event, featuring five zones each with its own unique theme including contemporary food, retail, art installations and exhibitions. Ensuring that the experiential zones truly have a sense of Arabian flair, select sections have been curated by local luminaries, like cARTel and TimaOuzden, giving their personal touch to Ramadan at The Walk. RWAQ Ramadan will be open daily from 7pm to 2am during Ramadan and from 2pm to 2am during Eid, entrance is free. Call 800 MASAT or visit www.rwaq.ae.
Ramadan Delight Market
During Ramadan, The Corner Shop in conjunction with Tom & Serg will host a nightly selection of Dubai’s finest shop vendors with different stores and products. Running between 7pm and 10pm alongside Rule the Roast 2.0 they are showcasing a mix of fashion, art, jewellery, home wares, furniture and treats. Call Emily from The Corner Shop on 056-3452135 or email emily@thecornershopme.com.
Mawasim Organic Market
The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi invites foodies and health enthusiasts to explore the recently launched Mawasim Organic Market, taking place every Friday from 2pm to 8pm on the ground floor of the mall. Shoppers can enjoy an array of nutritious, seasonal fruits and vegetables that have been sourced from the EU organically certified, local farm Mawasim. Whether stocking up on groceries for the week ahead, or spending a leisurely day with family and friends, Mawasim Organic Market is the perfect place to enjoy a Friday afternoon in the capital. Visit www.mawasim.ae. www.connector.ae
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 27
THIS month
Modhesh World 2015
all set to entertain One of the region’s largest indoor edutainment destinations, Modhesh World annually opens its doors to kids of all ages, in a relaxed and safe ambience, with the two-fold objective of entertaining and educating little minds.
L
aunched in 2000 by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, an agency of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Modhesh World has emerged as a top summer attraction for families, especially children of all ages and nationalities. Modhesh World is the huge home of the sunny and cheerful cartoon character, Modhesh who makes surprise visits and goes on goodwill tours to malls, hospitals and schools to spread cheer and initiate a journey of endless fun, creativity and learning. Modhesh has been capturing the hearts and minds of both parents and children ever since being developed as a home-grown entertainment concept. After marking 15 consecutive years of success with children, Modhesh World will see it’s biggest-ever edition this year, under the theme, ‘Every step is a new adventure’ from 9th July to 29th August. Located at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Modhesh World 2015 spans over 34,000 square metres, boasting 8 massive activity halls, each with its own thematic adventures and fun identities to entertain visitors of all age groups and cultural backgrounds. 28 | JULY Connector
Featuring the highest number of attractions for a themed destination of its kind in the region, Modhesh World will this year have five new highlights, namely: Fly Jump - where kids get to be fit the fun way, by bouncing off trampolines, in a dedicated premium space; X-Rider - a four-seater 5D motion theatre that promises all the chills and the thrills of virtual reality; Valkyrie - an exciting and simulative shooting competition between humans and zombies; Mirror Maze - a great way to explore the magic of reflections and be entertained by its strange and humorous versions; and The Slide, a fun way to spend time as a family with three slides designed for kids as well as adults. Modhesh World also features exciting attractions such as Little Stars and popular children’s character Hello Kitty, Spiderman’s Web, Tarazina, and carousel rides. For the tiny tots, rides such as Clown Around are ideal. Modhesh World 2015 will also organise many parades with Modhesh and his companions of clowns and jugglers, with kids being able to actively participate in them. Special lounges to relax and an array of food outlets serving diverse cuisine, in addition to the affordable ticket prices and parking facilities, make Modhesh World an even more attractive fun destination for families in Dubai this summer. For more information call Sheerin Al Shinawy on 056-3553008, email sheerin.dfre@outlook.com or visit www.modheshworld.com. www.connector.ae
THIS month
Win with Heathrow Personal Shopping
Win with Atana Musandam, Oman
A H
eathrow offers complimentary Personal Shopping for those looking for a personal touch. Browsing through over 400 outlets at the airport, you can book a bespoke consultation with an accredited stylist either ahead of time or on arrival at Heathrow. The Personal Shopping team is on hand from the first to the last flight to offer assistance in 38 languages, including Arabic. Browse recommended items in the privacy of an exclusive consultation suite, and get access to products that many luxury stores keep hidden behind their counters. With a team of expertly trained Personal Shoppers, Heathrow’s style experts help over 120,000 customers each year. To find out more or book an appointment with one of the stylists, visit www.heathrow.com/personalshopper.
tana Musandam is a family-friendly waterfront hotel featuring 110 rooms, elegantly furnished suites and duplexes situated on the northern tip of the Musandam Peninsula, just 3 hours’ drive from Dubai. Showcasing traditional Omani style and hospitality, you can relax by the pool, explore the cultural sights of Musandam, participate in a mountain safari or join a dhow cruise for snorkelling and dolphin watching. Scuba diving is also available. The signature restaurant, Al Mawra offers an appetising, all-day dining experience, where in addition to the international cuisine, traditional Omani and fusion Omani treats are also served. The hotel offers complimentary WiFi throughout the entire property, including in the rooms, and a kids’ club with a shaded pool. For further information visit www.atanahotels.com/our-hotels/atanamusandam/.
COMPETITION
Heathrow Airport is offering one lucky winner the chance to spend 1,000 GBP (over Dhs 5,500) with a Personal Shopper at the airport. Simply answer the following question by 25th July 2015. Note: prize must be collected from Connector magazine by 1st October 2015. To enter visit www.connector.ae or www.facebook.com/ connectordubai. Terms and conditions apply. How many languages do the Personal Shopping Team at Heathrow Airport speak? A. 18 B. 28 C. 38
30 | JULY Connector
COMPETITION
Atana Musandam is giving one Connector reader the chance to win a 2 night stay for 2 adults and 2 children including breakfast. Simply answer the following question by 25th July 2015. Note: Prizes must be collected by 1st October 2015. To enter visit www.connector.ae or www.facebook.com/connectordubai. Where is Atana Musandam located? A. Muscat B. Mussanah C. Musandam
www.connector.ae
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 31
THIS month
Looking for a
mini break?
Here are some great ideas. Visit www.connector.ae for more offers!
The great escape
Escape the demands of city living with two distinctively unique vacation retreats just a stone’s throw from the heart of Dubai. From Meydan Hotels & Hospitality - ‘The Great Escape’ starts from Dhs 490 per room, per night at both Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa and The Meydan Hotel. Available from 1st May to 30th September 2015. Visit www.meydanhotels.com.
Weekend staycation
For a limited time only, relax, unwind and enjoy a perfect weekend stay at Grosvenor House Dubai guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated this summer. The exclusive Ultimate Weekend Staycation package is available from 23rd July to 12th September, priced at Dhs 600 per person including an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room at Grosvenor House Dubai and Friday brunch at either Sloane’s all-daydining restaurant or Toro Toro (inclusive of soft drinks). This offer is subject to availability and the overnight stay is valid to book on Thursdays and Fridays for UAE residents only. For more information, or to make a reservation visit www.grosvenorhouse-dubai.com or call 04-3998888.
Eid break
Enjoy an Eid break at JA Jebel Ali Beach Hotel with accommodation in a Garden View room inclusive of breakfast, dinner, and a choice of leisure activity (Mini Golf, JA Wibit Water Park in the sea). This offer is valid for two adults and one child below 12 years and rates start from Dhs 1,600 per room per night. Alternatively, stay at JA Palm Tree Court with accommodation in a Garden View Junior Suite inclusive of breakfast, dinner, and a choice of leisure activity. This offer is valid for two adults and two children below 12 years and rates start from Dhs 1,800 per room per night. These offers are valid from 16th July to 22nd July. Call 04-8145500 or visit www.jaresortshotels.com for more information.
Stay and play
Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel and Els Club Dubai are offering golfers the ideal retreat with the Stay and Play Golf Experience that starts from Dhs 850 and includes a relaxing stay at the hotel and a round of golf on the Troon Golf managed, Ernie Els designed course. Alternatively, beat the summer heat with the hotel’s Summer Snow package where after a relaxing night in a Sheraton Sweet Sleeper, you can enjoy breakfast before you visit the residents of Ski Dubai at the March of the Penguins. For further details call 04-3772005 or email reservations.03889@sheraton.com. 32 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
Stay & spa
Madinat Jumeirah has launched a luxurious Stay & Spa experience, inviting you for the ultimate pampering holiday with privileged access to the resort’s awardwinning Talise Spa. Valid across all room categories for a minimum stay of three nights within the three hotels of Madinat Jumeirah - Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Jumeirah Al Qasr and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf - you can choose one 60-minute experience per day from a selection of treatments for optimum relaxation. Breakfast and airport pick-up in a private chauffeur driven car are also included. Visit www.madinatjumeirah.com.
Treat yourself
Located on Palm Jumeirah’s Eastern Crescent, Rixos The Palm offers a haven of serenity and relaxation. From 16th June to 30th September the resort is offering a rate of Dhs 750 (weekdays) and Dhs 850 (weekends) per room per night inclusive of breakfast as well as 50% off all spa experiences and 50% off all food and beverages across the resort’s restaurants and bars. Throughout Ramadan a special rate of Dhs 550 is also available. Terms and conditions apply. Call 04-4575425 or visit www.thepalmdubai.rixos.com/offer-list.
www.connector.ae
Desert oasis
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? Desert Palm offers you the opportunity to experience the true meaning of the holy month in the serenity of its surroundings with prices starting from Dhs 365 for a Palm Deluxe Room and Dhs 465 for the Palm Suites. Additionally, you have the chance to pamper yourself with some of Lime Spa’s most famous treatments, where any 30-minute treatment provided at the facility is priced at Dhs 179 throughout Ramadan. Call 04-3238888 or email rare.pdes@peraquum.com.
Spa mini break
Fancy a spa break? Zayna Spa at Millennium Resort Mussanah boasts 11 spacious treatment rooms, including one indulgent couples’ suite and Oman’s only Ayurveda facility, Hammam, steam rooms, Jacuzzi and ladies’ lounge overlooking the private Marina. With personalised programmes crafted on request, the resort is offering GCC Residents an exclusive Treat Yourself to Something Soothing spa promotion valid until 30th September. This includes an overnight stay with complimentary upgrade to sea view room, breakfast, a 45-minute full body massage, 30-minute facial, 30-minute manicure or pedicure, and access to sports and recreational facilities (charges apply for water sports). The price for single occupancy is OMR 80 and for double OMR 120. Additional nights are available at Best available rate and terms and conditions apply. Call +968 26871518 or email reservations.mrmo@millenniumhotels.com. Connector JULY | 33
FASHION update Zara
H&M
Zara
Summer fun! Zara Gaudi
Pandora
Marks & Spencer
Alice and Olivia Kurt Geiger
34 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
Chopard Promod Stradivarius
C.Nicol
Shoe Mart
Zara
Oasis Parfois
Kurt Geiger
www.connector.ae
Vince Camuto
Connector JULY | 35
DINING out
for Ramadan Grand Millennium Dubai Hotel
Grand Millennium Hotel Dubai is rolling out a grand Eid feast enabling guests to indulge in the season’s finest hospitality. The Eid lunch buffet will be served at The Atrium restaurant and is priced at Dhs 150 per person. Children below six years of age dine for free (maximum two children per family), while those between 6 and 12 years enjoy 50% off. Visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com.
Raffles Dubai
La Residence Restaurant and Lounge offers a Ramadan set dinner menu created by Michelin-star chef Frederic Vardon for Dhs 220 per adult. This is available throughout Ramadan after sundown. Visit www.laresidence-dubai.com or call 04-3962211.
Novotel
The Tala restaurant at Novotel, Deira City Centre are offering an Iftar buffet with Ramadan beverages priced at Dhs 89 per person. Call 04-2925225, 04-2925200 or email h6481-re@accor.com.
Dusit Thani Dubai
Dusit Thani Dubai marks Ramadan with Iftar on the hotel’s 24th floor with a panoramic view of Dubai’s skyline from both The Californian Restaurant and the PAX Ristorante & Lounge where both Sohour and Iftar are priced at Dhs 149. Call 04-3174515 or email dine.dtdu@dusit.com.
Dubai Creek Yacht Club
Spanish restaurant Casa de Tapas, located at the Dubai Creek Yacht Club, welcomes Ramadan with an Iftar buffet priced at Dhs 130. Call 04-4161800or email reservations@casadetapas.ae. 36 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams
Share exquisite Iftar and Sohour with family and friends at The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa. The Meydan Hotel is hosting its ‘Ramadan in the Sky’ Iftar at the Sky Bubble priced at Dhs 170 with 50% discount for children aged between 5 and 12 (kids aged four and below dine free). Alternatively, discover authentic Arabia with a Bedouin inspired experience at Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa and enjoy Iftar in an air-conditioned tent at Al Hadheerah. Relax to traditional entertainment including a camel and caravan show, oud player and tanoura dancer. Call 04-3813111.
VIDA Downtown Dubai
The Ibis Hotel
Amici restaurant at The Ibis Hotel, Mall of the Emirates are offering a traditional Iftar buffet with Ramadan beverages priced at Dhs 85 per person. Call 04-3823218 or email h6670-fb@accor.com.
The RitzCarlton, Dubai
Elegantly designed with an Arabian oasis theme and featuring indoor seating as well as outdoor tents facing the resort’s verdant lawns, Caravan is the ideal location for intimate Iftar and Sohour gatherings. Iftar is priced at Dhs 220 (including water, Ramadan beverage selection and soft drinks) and Dhs 110 per child (5-12 years old) and Sohour is à la carte with a minimum spend of Dhs 90 per person. Dedicated prayer rooms are available. Call 04-3186150 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/Dubai. www.connector.ae
Break your fast at VIDA Downtown Dubai with a flavourful spread of traditional dishes priced at Dhs 170 and Dhs 85 for children aged between 6 and 12 years (kids below 5 dine free).Visit www.vida-hotels.com.
Fairmont The Palm
Fairmont The Palm invites you to celebrate Ramadan and to spread the generosity of this holy month. This year, Dhs 10 from every Iftar served will be donated to UAE charities. The giving continues with special offers and inspiring quotes revealed online every day during Ramadan at www.celebrateatfairmont.com. Flow Kitchen offers a daily Iftar buffet for Dhs 185 and Dhs 92.50 for children from 6 years to 12 years (free for under 5 years). Then on the first day of Eid Al Fitr, Flow Kitchen will host lunch for Dhs 175 and dinner for Dhs 195 per person. Children from 6 years to 12 years dine at half price and kids under five are free. Call 04-4573457 or email palm.dining@fairmont.com Connector JULY | 37
DINING out...
in July Ocean fresh
Popular all-day dining restaurant Sloane’s at Grosvenor House Dubai has launched a new seafoodinspired Friday brunch, perfect for those looking for succulent seafood fresh from the ocean. From delicious lobster and jumbo prawns through to fantastically fresh oysters, brunch is available every Friday from 1pm to 4pm for Dhs 280 (including soft drinks). Call 04-3176000.
Salt launches The Beach House
The city’s first gourmet ‘treasure hunt’ restaurant on wheels (#findsalt) has now taken a permanent position at Kite Beach Dubai and has launched an air-conditioned indoor terrace called The Beach House, so you can enjoy Salt during the hot summer months. Apart from their regular menu with favourites such as; Cheetos Chicken, Wagyu Sliders and Fire Fries, Salt has also launched a bar area with refreshing summer drinks such as Pink Lemonade and Lemon & Mint and enticing ice-creams such as the Lotus Softie. Salt customers are treated to occasional live music and free paddle boarding sessions from Surf House Dubai every weekend from 4pm to 7pm. Salt is open from 12pm to 12am in Dubai, Kite Beach, during Ramadan SALT is open from 7pm until 4am daily. Instagram @findsalt. 38 | JULY Connector
Lunch buffet
nosh at Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes offers an international lunch buffet throughout Ramadan with a daily changing menu including soup, salads, hot and cold mezzas, main courses and a dessert selection. This is priced at Dhs 59 with kids six and under dining free and kids from 6 to 12 getting 50% off. Call 04-4380000.
Tiki-up your night
Mahiki Dubai at Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces a new Lobster and Burger night, available every Wednesday from 7pm till 11pm in Mahiki’s late night cocktail lounge. Pay Dhs 195 for half a lobster, a big Mahiki Burger, succulent sides and a jug of Cucumber Apple Mojito; or Dhs 150 for half a lobster and a big Mahiki burger. Visit www.mahiki.ae or call 04-3807731.
Dine and dream
Enjoy the summer with the doubly delightful Dine & Dream 2015 campaign by Emaar Hospitality Group. Until 30th September, in addition to the discounts of 20% on the total food and beverage bill every time you dine in across 37 outlets under Emaar Hospitality Group, Dine & Dream gives customers the opportunity to enter a special draw to win incredible trips. Lucky customers will win exclusive Business Class return air tickets to New York (first prize), London (second prize) or Singapore (third prize). Call 04-8883444 or visit www.dineanddream.com. www.connector.ae
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 39
DINING out
Open for lunch during Ramadan It’s always a challenge finding a place open for lunch during Ramadan, so for those of us not fasting, here’s a list of cafés and restaurants that are still serving. DIFC ZUMA Gate Village 6. Open 12.30pm to 3.00pm. Call 04-4255660 1762 The Gourmet Deli Co. Building 5, The Balcony, level 1 (near More Cafe). Open 8am to 4pm. Call 800-1762 Gaucho Gate Village 05. Open 12 noon to 11:30pm. Call 04-4227898 La Petite Maison Gate Village 08. Open 12 noon to 3pm & 7pm to 11pm. Call 04-4390505 (Closed 28th June to 4th July 2015) Mint Leaf of London Emirates Financial Towers, South Tower, 15th Floor. Open 12 noon to 1am. Call 04-7060900 Royal China Building 4, Open 11.30am to 11.30pm. Call 04-3545543 The Gramercy Precinct Building 3. Open 8.30am to 12am Call 04-4377511 Wheeler’s Of St James Gate Village 2. Open 10am to 12am. Call 04-3860899 Downtown Dubai Baker and Spice Souk Al Bahar. Open 8am to 11pm Call 04-4252240 La Serre Emaar Boulevard. Open 7am to 3.15pm Call 04-4286969 La Porte des Indes Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd. Open 12 noon to 11:30pm Call 04-4388610 Bench Brunch The Pavilion Downtown Dubai. Open 10am to 3pm Friday and Saturday. Call 04-4477025
40 | JULY Connector
Motor City Cycle Bystro Motor City. Open 2pm to 10pm Call 04-425655 Media City 1762 The Gourmet Deli Co. OMD Building, ground floor, back entrance. Open 8am to 4pm. Call 800-1762 Ext 3 Avec Aurora Tower, ground level. Open 11am to 3am. Call 04-4303700 Pascal Tepper Atlas Business Centre, Pfizer Building, ground level. Open 7am to 9pm. Call 04-4542408 Urban Bistro Building 2, Al Sufouh Road. Open 9am to 6pm. Call 04-3624330 Vapiano Thuraya Tower, ground floor. Open 8am to 11pm. Call 04-4370786 Little More Business Central Tower. Call 04-4200100 Jumeirah Lakes Towers Fraiche Swiss Tower, Cluster Y. Open 8am to 10pm. Call 04-3697821 nosh Movenpick Hotel, Cluster A. Open 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Call 04-4380000 Jazz@Pizza Express Movenpick Hotel, Cluster A. Open 12 noon to 1am Saturday to Wednesday and 3am Thursday and Friday. Call 04-4416342 Nais Italian Kitchen HDS Tower, Cluster F. Open 12 noon to 8.30pm. Call 04-4529991 Friends’ Avenue Fortune Executive Towers, ground level, Cluster T. Open 8am to 6pm. Call 04-5545813 Nofara Cafe Cluster Y. Open 11am to 9pm. Call 04-4322023 www.connector.ae
Jumeirah & Umm Suqeim One Cafe Life’n One Wellbeing Centre, Jumeirah Beach Road ( Jumeirah 1). Open 9am to 9pm. Call 04-3436676 The Surf Café Beach Road. Open 9am to 6pm. Call 04-3466292 Tortuga Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Open 12 noon to 2pm. Call 04-3665866 LOCA Dubai Marina Beach Resort and Spa, Jumeirah Beach Road, 4A Street ( Jumeirah 1). Open 12 noon to 4pm and 7pm to 2am. Call 04-3461111 Emirates Hills Reform Social & Grill The Lakes. Open 8am to 11.30pm. Call 04-3750324 Palm Jumeirah Riva Beach Club Shoreline Apartments (between buildings 7 & 8). Open 12 noon to 12 midnight. Call 04-4309466 Sophie’s Shoreline Apartments, Building 8. Open 7am to 9pm. Call 04-4515982 West 14th Oceana Beach Club Open 12.30pm to 3pm Sunday to Thursday and 4pm on Friday. Breakfast served Friday and Saturday 9am to 11.30am. Call 04-4477601 Ronda Locatelli Atlantis The Palm. Open from 12 noon to 4.45pm. Full à la carte menu from 12 noon to 2.45pm, pizza and pasta only from 2.45pm to 4.45pm. Call 04-4262626 The Burger Joint Atlantis The Palm. Open 11am to 10pm on weekdays and 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Call 04-4262626 Kaleidoscope Atlantis The Palm. Open 12.30pm to 4pm on weekdays and 5pm on Friday and Saturday. Full à la carte menu from 12 noon to 2.45pm, pizza and pasta only from 2.45pm to 4.45pm. Call 04-4262626 ASIA Republic Atlantis The Palm. Open 12 noon to 10pm on www.connector.ae
weekdays and 11pm on Thursday and Friday. Call 04-4262626 Rixos - The Palm The main all day dining restaurant will be open for breakfast and lunch. Call 04-4575555 Crescendo Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa Open 7am to 11am for Breakfast and 12.30pm to 3.30pm for Lunch. Call 04-5678304 The Beach House Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa Open 12noon to 1am. Call 04-5678304 Deira & Bur Dubai Chutney’s Restaurant Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments. Open 12noon to 9pm. Call 04-3366000 The Boardwalk Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. Open 12 noon to 1am. Call 04-2956000 Long Yin Le Meridien Dubai Hotel. Open 12.30pm to 3pm. Call 04-7022455 Seafood Market Le Meridien Dubai Hotel. Open 12.30pm to 3pm. Call 04-7022455 M’s Beef Bistro & M’s Seafood Bistro Le Meridien Dubai Hotel. Open All Day. Call 04-7022455 Jules Bar Le Meridien Dubai Hotel. Open 12 noon to 12 midnight. Call 04-7022455 Promenade Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai. Open 12noon to 3pm Saturday to Thursday Call 04-3977444 Sheikh Zayed Road Cave Conrad Dubai. Open 8am to 1am. Call 04-4447444 The Eatery Four Points by Sheraton. Open 8am to 1am Call 04-3230333 Dubai Marina Geales Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa. Open 12.30pm to 4pm. Call 04-3165550 Connector JULY | 41
GOOD food
Bon
SUMMER SOUP - GAZPACHO ANDALUZ
Gazpacho is a Spanish vegetable soup which is served ice-cold. It is widely eaten in Spain and Portugal during the hot summer months and has many different influences from Greece and Italy, but also from the Moors’ and Arab culture. Spain, Andalusia more specifically, was invaded by the Moors in the Middle Ages bringing with them their cuisine. The ingredients are tomatoes, peppers, onions, cucumber, olive oil, and usually breadcrumbs, but there are many additional regional variations within Spain. The soup can be served with garlic croutons and small bowls of raw diced vegetables. Its name is of Arabic origin, and means literally ‘soaked bread’. Enjoy this recipe which can range from rustic and chunky to smooth and elegant.
Makes 4-6
Ingredients 1kg (2lb) very ripe plum tomatoes, peeled, skinned, seeded, coarsely chopped 1 onion (roughly chopped) 1 small red pepper (seeded and roughly chopped) 1 small green pepper (seeded and roughly chopped) 1 small cucumber (Spanish type) peeled, seeded and roughly chopped 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 slices stale white bread with crusts removed
*5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil *4 tablespoons red wine vinegar *Salt and black pepper to taste *Juice of half a lemon Garnish ½ cucumber, de-seeded and diced small 1 small green pepper, halved, seeded and diced small Garlic croutons
Method
Put first 7 ingredients into a liquidiser (*not the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, lemon juice) and puree/blend until smooth or desired mix. Next slowly add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and if you want to dilute slowly add cold water. Pour the mixture into a bowl and add the lemon juice. Cover and chill in fridge for at least 1 hour. Serve well chilled in glass bowls with portions of the diced garnish and garlic croutons. Buen provecho! Tip: To add some protein sprinkle chopped hard boiled eggs on top.
42 | JULY JUNEConnector Connector
www.connector.ae
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 43
HOME & garden
Arabian treasures
Fiore Rosso
Designers Home
Silal Design House
Cities Boutique Little Things
O’ de Rose
Designers Home 44 | JULY Connector
Al Huzaifa
www.connector.ae
Zara
Etqaan
Lakeland
Al Huzaifa
Zara
Avantcha
Fiore Rosso
The East India Company O’ de Rose
Cities Boutique
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 45
HOME & garden
On the HOMEFRONT... Does your dirty work for you The Kobold VR200 Robot has been carefully designed for an intelligent and unrivalled cleaning performance, with next to zero effort from you. Designed with the user in mind, your must-have independent cleaning device comes with an in-built LCD menu control panel for ease of programming. You can set the VR200 Robot to a fixed time to begin your clean, so when you return home after a long day at work, all your vacuuming has been done for you! The Kobold VR200 Robot is Dhs 3,750 and you can get a free home demonstration prior to purchase so you can see the results for yourself first. For more information on the Kobold VR200 Robot and 4work products visit www.4work.me. Now anyone can cook! Bring out the chef in you with the RECKE Multicookers! Prepare conventional favourites from start to finish with a tap of a button or try the easy-to-follow recipe book with up to 250 recipes that lets you create anything from a cake, to a chicken roll or a full-blown continental meal. For the seasoned enthusiastic and adventurous cook, the PRO function makes for truly unique preparations. RECKE Multicooker is an ‘All-in-One’ appliance designed to substitute the kitchen stove, oven, steamer, fryer, pan, microwave oven. Available across selected stores and e-commerce entities in the UAE, prices range from Dhs 299 to Dhs 649. Visit www.myrecke.com.
Ready to wear Everyone knows the feeling of disappointment when they select a favourite garment from the wardrobe, or suitcase and it looks wrinkled and not ready to wear. Now those moments can be easily rectified with the range of Philips steamers, ProTouch, Steam&Go and newly launched ClearTouch. Create ready-to-wear garments with a specialist finish! The range is specifically developed for the needs of everyone, whether they want to steam clean at home, or whilst traveling and on the go. Visit www.mea.philips.com for more information.
For everyday cooking Simplifying meal preparations Panasonic has introduced an all-rounder 4-in-1 Hand blender, MX-SS40 capable of multi-functions like chopping, shredding, slicing and whisking. With the latest high blending performance, cooking a variety of delicacies is now more convenient than ever. Priced at Dhs 249, its available from Al- Futtaim Panasonic (AFP) and across all Lulu branches. 46 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
KIDS & education
e v i t a Cre
kids Dubai has no shortage of activity centres to satisfy your child’s creative interests: from learning to play a musical instrument or singing, to drama, comedy, dance and much more!
C
hildren are like sponges - they absorb so much when they are young so it is the best time for them to easily pick up new skills like learning how to play an instrument. Kids don’t have many inhibitions and acting comes naturally to them. The same goes for dancing, which also teaches them co-ordination, which is a plus. Above all, these activities are fun, and your kids will have a blast! It’s also an opportunity for them to get passionate about something. Dubai has numerous schools and organisations that offer lessons in various cultural activities. Here are a few that we found to help you raise your kids with culture. 48 | JULY Connector
THEATRE /ACTING ACTING THEATRE/ If you have a little actor in the family, enroll them in a drama class. Kids’ Theatre Works! They offer fun and inspiring musical theatre, acting, creative drama classes, and singing to kids aged 3 to 18 years. The staff are passionate about instilling a sense of self-belief, achievement and self-awareness in students. Visit www.kidstheatreworks.com. Drama Scene Dubai Classes introduce children to the magical world of drama and role-play, focusing on interactive activities, aimed at developing communication, co-operation skills, building confidence, and teaching youngsters how to use their imagination. Visit www.dramascenedubai.com. Dubomedy If your offspring is a bit of a class clown, why not try comedy? Dubomedy offers kids and teens training with stand-up comedy, hilarious improv, and how to overcome a fear of public speaking. Visit www.dubomedy.com. www.connector.ae
DANCE CLASSES Dance classes If your child loves to move, then dancing is a great way to do it. Core Dance Academy Core Dance Academy caters for children aged 13 months to 18 years old. Dance genres include: Moms ’n Tots - to strengthen the bond between mother and child. Ballet for children aged 3 to 12 - to build confidence, posture and grace. Musical Theatre, Street Jazz, Contemporary and Freestyle - where teenagers aged 13 to 18 have an environment where they feel free to express themselves, develop their character. Visit www.coredirection.com. Boogie Babies This offers stretching, warm-up exercises and workout routines to fun, music with a good beat. Classes are divided into 2 groups: under 3 years old and over 3 years old. Visit www.boogiebabies.org. The Little Gym A perfect place to harness all that endless energy that kids seem to have. The Little Gym of Ibn Battuta Dance programme introduces children to ballet, tap, and hip-hop, allowing them to express themselves through creative movement. Your child can even work on complementary gymnastics skills, which help to emphasise poise and balance. Visit www.thelittlegym.com. The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre offers fun and creative classes for little wannabeballerinas. Preparatory for classical ballet technique classes are designed to develop coordination, balance, strength, and rhythm. Develop creativity and musicality with the use of props that will nurture your child’s imagination. Visit www.balletcentredubai.com. www.connector.ae
MUSICLESSONS LESSONS MUSIC Do you have a little rock star in your brood? Brooklyn Melodies Music Centre Programmes are developed between the student and the teacher to help kids master the beginner stage at their own pace. Starting with general music education and leading to the more practical learning of the instrument, students will gradually cover all the basic fundamentals: reading, technique, and performance. Visit www.brooklynmelodies.com. Little Musicians Dubai Your child can participate in weekly group music classes where they will learn about the elements of music. Every musical activity targets specific developmental goals and musical instruments making learning fun and exciting. Visit www.littlemusiciansdubai.com. Musical Madness Musical Madness is aimed at children aged 3 to 9 years. It combines musical appreciation with skills training to develop your child’s love of music into technical ability. Visit www.musicalmadness.net. Centre for Musical Arts Dubai There is a vast offering of music lessons and affiliated programmes at the Centre for Musical Arts Dubai. Children aged between 6 and 10 years can learn to play string instruments (violin, cello, etc), woodwind (flute, clarinet, saxophone, etc), brass (trumpet, trombone, tube, etc), percussion (drums, piano, etc), guitar and so much more. Visit www.cmadubai.com. Dubai Music School The objective of this school is to provide training in music skills to students interested in, and capable of benefiting from a programme designed for beginners and serious amateurs. Visit www.dubaimusicschool.com. Brought to you in conjunction with Mini Exchange - the Middle-East’s online marketplace for kids’ fashion. Browse over 10,000 products from over 250 global brands www.miniexchange.com. Connector JULY | 49
KIDS & education
Stress-free travel Family holidays are fun and exciting but the actual travel to the destination and back can have moments that are challenging and frustrating, particularly when travelling with children. Always be realistic that your travel may not go according to plan, and that things may not always be in your control. However, if you plan properly and get organised, you can potentially prevent some of these issues, or at least be prepared to manage them, and ease the frustration.
Here are a few tips that may make life easier when you travel with your children: 1. When flying, it is important that children have something that they can suck or chew on, especially during takeoff and landing, as this will assist with their ears popping when the cabin air pressure changes. For babies, a simple bottle or a dummy would be effective; for older children, a couple of sweets or lollies will work wonders (not something we would usually encourage, but definitely worth breaking the rules on these occasions for the comfort of the child). 2. Pack a carry-on bag that includes distraction items and food - this will be your ‘Magic Survival Bag’! Consisting of little items that can be available easily at any time to distract the child for a period of time, this bag will come in handy when the children get restless. You could include a colouring book with crayons, a rattle and a little book. With the disruption in routine whilst travelling, children can be prone to tantrums and this is when a food treat will come in handy, so add a few nibbles. Healthier options would of course be better for the children, so think about including sultanas, bread sticks, bananas, grapes, crackers and cheese. Your selection would depend on the age of the children you are travelling with, but try to limit sweets and lollies as they may give the children an ‘energy rush’ and this is certainly 50 | JULY Connector
with children
not what you want when you are travelling! 3. If possible, plan your trip according to your child’s sleep patterns so that the child sleeps for most, if not all of the journey. You should try and sleep at the same time as your child so that you are not tired, irritable and frustrated at a time when you are required to be alert and ready. 4. Be prepared with a bag that includes essentials such as nappies, wipes, nappy bags, a change of clothing, bibs, dummies, bottles, drinks, their favourite toys and blankets. Also consider all the dirt that they may come across and ensure that you have packed some antibacterial hand wipes so that they do not pick up germs along the way. Include all the essentials, however try not to overload the bag as you will have enough to carry and this could be difficult and frustrating when trying to juggle your child and all of your luggage! As a mother you know and understand your child better than anyone. Stay one step ahead, watch for those warning signs with your child, and try and eliminate them before they escalate. Stay positive and most importantly, stay in control, then just enjoy your holiday! Happy holidays and safe travelling! With thanks to Michaela Glynn, nursery manager of Babilou Downtown Dubai. www.connector.ae
KIDS & education
Coping with your baby’s cold
F
ew things are more frustrating and saddening for a new parent than watching their baby suffer through their first cold. Your baby will be uncomfortable, snuffling, and will probably have trouble feeding. It is hard to watch, but there is a lot you can do to alleviate the discomfort. You can be assured that it is called the common cold for a reason, and it is seldom serious. However, it is safer to take your baby to a doctor at the first sign of illness if your child is less than three months old. Experts estimate that your baby will get between eight and ten colds in their first two years alone. That’s a lot of tissues and long nights! A sick baby will probably have a fever (up to 1010F/ 380C degrees), cough, reddened eyes, a sore throat, and runny nose. Your child may also be irritable and lose their appetite. Children are not usually developmentally ready to blow their own noses until about the age of four, so you will have to help younger children clear the mucus. Symptoms generally abate after three to ten days, though in very young babies they may last up to two weeks. Most babies who have some exposure to older children will experience six to ten colds during their first year, so it may seem like they've got a is runny nose all winter long. There is little you can do except let it run its 52 | JULY Connector
course and help your child get plenty of rest and liquids (increase their intake of Vitamin C-rich fruit juices). Do not administer any cold remedies without consulting your GP. Nonetheless, there are some remedies to ease the discomfort: • If your baby is congested, elevate the head of the mattress with an old towel or two. Sleeping at an incline may help relieve your baby’s postnasal drip. Do not use pillows to prop your baby up as they pose a suffocation hazard. • Because babies are too young to blow their noses, the best way to help them breathe more easily is to wipe their noses. You can also apply petroleum jelly to the outside of your baby’s nostrils to reduce irritation. If your child is having trouble breastfeeding with a stuffy nose, you could apply a natural preservative-free seawater nasal spray like Rhinomer, which clears stuffy noses and alleviates pressure in the sinuses to each nostril, 15 minutes before a feed. Some parents then use a suction bulb to clear the nose of salt water and mucus. • Try a cool mist vaporiser to moisten the air. Alternatively, take your baby into the bathroom with you, turn on the hot water or shower, close the door, and sit in the steamy room for about 15 minutes. Remember to change your baby into dry clothes after the steam. • If your child has a stuffy nose without any other symptoms, check his nostrils for foreign objects; even little ones are capable of putting things up there. Colds are a fact of life. Once you’ve survived your baby’s first one, you will know what to expect with the next. www.connector.ae
Your child’s global learning experience is just around the corner. Give your child the right foundation with EYFS and Cambridge Primary curriculums, now at Ranches Primary School, Arabian Ranches 2 • Fully-equipped science and computer labs • Specialist facilities for music, art and foreign languages • Two multi-purpose halls • Temperature-controlled swimming pool • Networked library • Outdoor play and learning areas • Spacious cafeteria
• Innovative home-learning programme • Thoughtfully designed after-school activities • ICT BYOD programme • Arabic language from FS1 • Parent-friendly timings • Community-based mother tongue lessons • Personalised communication portal
Admissions Now Open for September 2015 Download our application form at www.rpsdubai.com Visit our Admissions Centre at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club RAMADAN TIMINGS Weekdays: 9am to 3pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
School opening and operations are subject to the completion of the building and final approval from KHDA.
Connector JULY | 53 www.connector.ae Ranches Primary School: Arabian Ranches 2, Dubai | www.rpsdubai.com | Call 800 1777 for more information.
KIDS & education
ASK THE EXPERT: What benefits are there in recreational activities for children with learning disabilities? The benefits from physical and other kinds of recreational activity are universal for all children, especially those with learning disabilities. Stimulating children outside of the educational environment is a good way to use up free time and energy on activities they enjoy, reducing stress. There are a myriad of recreational activities including arts, music, sports, movement and dance. They stimulate both the mind and the body, getting rid of excess energy and giving an outlet to imagination. Being involved in recreation is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle and is important to a child’s sense of value and identity. Involvement in recreational activity such as sports particularly promote feelings of inclusion, optimises physical function and increases overall wellbeing. Regular physical activity can ward off life-threatening diseases, reduce feelings of depression and anxiety, help control weight and obesity, and build and maintain healthy body and mind. Clinical studies also show that sports and recreation programs are a great outlet for children to express their feelings and learn to evaluate their surroundings from different perspectives and help overcome the stereotypical ways of seeing things around them. Dr Temple Gradin says, “We are focusing so much on academics that we have taken out things like art, music dance, cooking and other things that might introduce kids to hobbies if not careers. Children need to be exposed to different things to develop- a child is not going to find out he likes to play a musical instrument if they’ve never been exposed to it. We are all born with great potential. Shouldn’t every child have a chance to achieve it? Try everything with your child and you will find skills and talents unique to them”. With thanks to Tender Hearts Arena, Recreational services for kids with special abilities. Call 04-3213138 or visit www.tenderhearts.ae. 54 | JULY Connector
TEACHER OF THE MONTH Name: Mina Joy G. Tolentino Nationality: Filipino How would you describe your teaching style? I would say “student centred”, since I tend to prioritise my students’ needs and try to understand their strengths and weaknesses. I always want my students to feel accepted, worthy, validated, successful, appreciated, and comfortable. Through this, I believe they are more open to learning and discovering their potential. Why did you decide to become a teacher? I became a teacher because I wanted to help my students discover their abilities and cultivate them to be successful in the future. Your best moment as a teacher? When my students say “thank you!” – its only two words yet they are very meaningful and priceless. Hearing these words means that I did my job well and they have learnt from me. It makes me feel appreciated and loved. Your worst moment? Seeing a student fail and lose confidence, this is heart-breaking for me. One sentence of advice to parents? Believe in your child’s potential, it’s limitless. One sentence of advice to someone wanting to enter the profession? Teaching is a very fulfilling profession, so always keep in mind to teach from your heart. Best quote/question/expression from a child: “Don’t you get tired of teaching?” What would be your life quote? “Teachers make all professions possible.” MIna Tolentino is a teacher at Mathnasium. www.connector.ae
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 55
Get kids
KIDS & education
cooking with
Annabel Karmel Children love to ask questions; they’re naturally inquisitive and want to explore the world around them. There are many ways to feed children’s curiosity - starting in the kitchen.
B
y preparing recipes together from scratch, you’ll stand a good chance of instilling a love of good, healthy food. They’ll learn all about getting the balance right between wholesome options and occasional treats. Check out Annabel’s Top Tips for a Cracking Time in the Kitchen: 1. What a mess: Let’s face it; cooking with kids is never going to be mess free. Spending time in the kitchen with different smells, sights and textures should be a fun and memorable experience, so don’t worry about a bit of mess. 2. Early birds: Kids can join you in the kitchen earlier than you might think. From three years old, they’ll love to measure with spoons, mix, stir, roll dough and cut out shapes, albeit with a helping hand. Give them bowls of various ingredients and let them explore. 3. Squabble-free fun: If you are cooking with more than one child, give each of them their own job or spoon to stir. Yes, it’s important to encourage sharing, but they also want their 56 | JULY Connector
own responsibilities. It also stops sibling squabbles. 4. Food trivia: It’s important to introduce as many foods as possible at an early age. Try playing a game and blindfold each child before introducing a new food and ask them to guess what it is. Giving them facts is likely to make them more interested about what they are eating. 5. Healthy fast food favourites: Try making healthy junk food using good quality lean meat for burgers and English muffins for pizza bases. A good way to coat homemade fish fingers is to dip them in seasoned flour, beaten egg and crushed cornflakes. For more recipe inspiration download Annabel’s Essential Guide to Feeding Your Baby & Toddler app. Access more than 200 delicious recipes, as well as a host of features to keep your family on track and enjoying meal times. Download the new version from the App Store now (£3.99) or visit www.annabelkarmel.com. www.connector.ae
Vegetable Skeleton Dip Makes 1 Skeleton Ingredients Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream Dip 100g cream cheese 100g soured cream 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (or to taste) 1 tsp lime juice Decoration Ÿ cucumber, sliced ½ carrot, peeled and sliced in half 3 mushrooms, sliced 2 sticks celery 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced 2 broccoli florets A handful of salad cress Black pitted olive, sliced Red pepper
www.connector.ae
Method 1. First make the dip. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then beat in the sour cream, sweet chilli sauce and lime juice. Cover and chill until needed. 2. Arrange the vegetables on a board to make the skeleton (save a little of the carrot and pepper for the face). 3. Transfer the dip to a small bowl and add the cress, olive slices, carrot and pepper to make the face.
Connector JULY | 57
ANIMAL magic
Hot tips! The hot weather makes for some unique summer pet care challenges and your animal companion is just as susceptible to extreme temperatures as you are. What does that mean for your pet? When the temperatures get extreme, pet safety should be top priority.
Here are 3 ways to stay safe:
Meet Betty Boo
I’m Betty Boo and I am looking for my forever home. I’ve been looking for quite a while now, and can you believe I haven’t had anyone interested in me? I just don’t understand it. I was rescued in 2011 from the streets of Deira with a pretty nasty wound on my neck and I must admit I did look terrible. Now you can’t even tell as I’m such a beauty! I’m about two years old now and I think it’s about time there was someone for me. I love to cuddle and purr, but get a bit scared when I’m picked up. I absolutely love Dreamies and will open the packet if I find them! I would very much like my family to have had cats before so that they totally understand my needs. They shouldn’t have small children, but I’m fine with older ones - as long as they know how to open the treats! I would also prefer to be an only cat; I tolerate other cats I just don’t like them very much! Please contact my foster family by sending an email to info@38smiles.com. 58 | JULY Connector
1. Respect the heat. Your pet has a limited ability to deal with the heat, dogs release heat through their paw pads and by panting. According to the ASPCA, animals with flat faces - like Pugs and Persian cats cannot pant as effectively, and are therefore more susceptible to heat stroke. You should also keep an eye on elderly or overweight pets or animals with heart and lung disease. Dehydration can be a big problem for pets during the hot weather. Make certain that Fido and Fluffy always have access to plenty of fresh, cool water, and avoid letting them run around outside during the hottest parts of the day. 2. Find out if your pet needs sunscreen. Some pets, particularly those with short fine hair and pink skin, can be susceptible to sunburn. Talk to your veterinarian about which types of sunscreen are safest on your pet’s skin. 3. Practice water safety. As with other aspects of summer pet care, water safety is all about thinking ahead. Although it’s fun to take your pet to the beach or pool to stay cool together, always keep a close eye on your pet when they’re in or near the water.
www.connector.ae
ADOPTION DAY KITTENS� AND� CATS FRIDAY 17 JULY 3PM-6PM
@ THE PET STORE/CREATURES OASIS STREET 31 A, JUMEIRAH 1, (BEHIND JUMEIRAH PLAZA) 04 343 4534
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 59
BEAUTY & bodycare ‘My little chloés’ is a trio of limitededition miniature fragrances featuring the perfumes of the signature line: chloé, roses de chloé, and l’eau de chloé. Presented in 20ml bottles perfect for travelling with.
Caudalie’s Vinoperfect Radiance Tinted Moisturizer Spf20. An all-in-one beauty treatment and complexion enhancer that corrects and covers dark spots thanks to a formula that is both a care product and makeup. Amazing results and maximum radiance.
Guerlain’s Météorites Oxygen Care infuses the epidermis with a natural glow. Each pastel bead has a specific function for beautifying the skin. Pink for a healthy glow, pale green to correct redness, mauve to catch the light, highlighting pearlescent white and a gold shade for a boost of radiance!
Editor’s Voesh, the New York-based beauty brand, has perfected the art of the manicure and pedicure. Their Collagen Gloves immediately restore the skin’s firmness, with intense moisture, leaving it smoother, used as part of your regular manicure or pedicure regime, rehydrates the skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to the hands and feet.
Braun’s Silk-épil 9 provides the most precise results and in the quickest time yet! The 40% wider head ensures even more hairs are captured and removed in one stroke. It’s Braun’s most efficient wet and dry epilator - for long-lasting smooth skin for up to 4 weeks. 60 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
The Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Cream from L’Occitane En Provence is a 24-hour moisturising cream with an intelligent texture agent that enables it to adapt its action to various climates and humidity levels, leaving your complexion looking fresh, luminous and rested, with an immediate radiance boost.
Make Up For Ever’s Aqua Matic combines long-wear and easy application. Ideal for those who want quick-to-apply make-up that is both flawless and very long-lasting. Guaranteed waterproof, it offers maximum resistance to water and rubbing to provide unique staying power on the face, eyes and lips. Caviar Clinical Daily Densifying Foam from Alterna is a lightweight foam that thickens and strengthens hair while helping to prevent hair loss from breakage, maintaining existing strands. This mousse is formulated with non-sticky polymers to make hair look instantly fuller and denser with long-lasting body.
PICKS Say goodbye to clumped-up mascara and hello to dramatic eye-lashes. Get volume quickly and easily with No7’s Lash Impact Mascara. Gives great volume in just one coat and an amplified false lash effect in two, No7 Lash Impact Mascara creates dramatic-looking lashes without clumping or flaking. www.connector.ae
With its extensive range of USDA certified organic, cruelty free and sustainable products for face, body and hair - formulated with both ancient eastern wisdom and modern western science, Balanced Guru nourishes the skin and promotes physical, emotional and spiritual wellness; whilst limiting the environmental impact and giving back to the community. Perfect!
BEAUTY & bodycare
This month’s
special offers Reflection Hair and Beauty Centre
Take advantage of Reflection’s summer offers! The St. Tropez Spray Tan treatment is the quickest, safest way to get a natural looking tan. Book a St. Tropez Spray Tan with Body Scrub this month for the discounted price of Dhs 200. Whether you want a whole new look or just a slight update, get a head start with the latest colours and cut trends - and get a 20% discount when you book for any tint service, cut and blow with hair stylist Emilia. Plus you can book 3 sessions of the Universal Contour Wrap, the only scientifically proven inch loss treatment that guarantees a minimum 6 inch loss in the first session for the special price of Dhs 999. Call 04-3944595 or visit www.reflectionhairandbeautycentre.com for appointments.
Pretty Woman Hair & Beauty Salon
Enjoy a homemade honey, cream and milk bath including your choice of a 60-minute or 90-minute full body massage or a hot stone massage for Dhs 180 for one treatment, or buy a package of four sessions and get one for free, or buy six and get two free. Call 04-3438858.
62 | JULY Connector
Heart & Soul Spa
Al Barari’s Heart & Soul Spa offers a 60-minute cooling hand and foot treatment for Dhs 110 (hand) and Dhs 130 (foot); a 60-minute couples’ massage and 60-minute facial for Dhs 1,760 per couple; Sodashi Spa for two (exfoliating Sodashi vanilla body bliss, signature massage, and express facial) for Dhs 2,000 per couple; Heavenly Bliss for two (back, neck and shoulder massage followed by a classic hand and foot treatment) for Dhs 780; and the Couples’ Massage priced at Dhs 750 (60 minutes) or Dhs 1,050 (90 minutes). Call 04-3207350.
Fairmont The Palm
Willow Steam Spa at Fairmont The Palm offers the Twilight Package featuring an hourlong desert aloe body wrap and 30-minute luxurious hydration facial for Dhs 455, available until 31st July. Call 04-4573388 or email palm.willowstream@fairmont.com.
Cocoona Centre
Take care of your skin this summer with these offers from Cocoona Centre. Rejuvenate and glow with the Organic Whitening facial for Dhs 399, plus you can meet the Dermatologist for a free skin assessment. Get rid of wrinkles with Botox Dhs 1,049 for 2 areas or get a Lip Enhancement using Fillers for Dhs 1,499, Get a hair free body with the painless laser machine - Laser Hair Reduction for the full body, and is priced at DhS 8,999 for 5 sessions. Get rid of unwanted fat with the non-surgical slimming package priced at Dhs 4,500 for 8 sessions. Meet the Plastic Surgeon for a free consultation and get a 20% discount on the surgery cost. Call Cocoona Centre on 04-3941090 for bookings and more offers. For more information visit www.cocoona.ae or email Info@cocoona.ae. www.connector.ae
BEAUTY & bodycare
Special offers Cryo
Cryo’s facial cryotherapy treatments are the ideal way to get your pre-wedding pampering started. The Beauty Angel Professional treatment is priced at Dhs 275 for a single treatment or Dhs 1,250 for a 5 pack. The CryoGlow Facial is also priced at Dhs 275 (single treatment) or Dhs 1,250 (5 pack). Alternatively, the Beauty Angel Professional and Cryo Glow Combo is Dhs 550 (single treatment) and Dhs 2,625 (5 pack). Cryo is located at The Boulevard, Jumeirah Emirates Towers and Dubai Ladies Club. Call 04-3518300 or 056-7240608
Sensasia Urban Spa
Feeling stressed by summer? SensAsia Urban Spa will soothe you back to sanity with two months of unbelievable savings on massages. Running from 1st July to 31st August, Summer Massage Celebration prices apply to select signature massage treatments which can be booked and taken between 10am and 4pm on weekdays at all four SensAsia Urban Spa locations. The Thai Yoga Stretch Massage is Dhs 239, the Yummy Mummy-To-Be Massage is Dhs 239, the Balinese Massage is Dhs 279, the Knead It Massage is Dhs 299 (60 minutes) or Dhs 351 (90 minutes), the Bali Chic Massage is Dhs 324, and the Sensasia Hot Stone Massage is Dhs 398. Visit www.sensasiaspas.com.
Park Hyatt Dubai
Amara Spa invites you to experience this summer’s Cooling Rehydration Treatment. Staring with a delicate mountain oil foot ritual - which takes place in a lavish private garden, a Dead Sea salt body scrub is followed by a 30-minute back massage and 30-minute mini-facial using Natura Bisse products and olive mask to rehydrate and cool your skin. Call 04-6021660.
Spa Cordon, DIFC
Spa Cordon, located in Sky Gardens DIFC, has created the perfect gift for the ladies in your life with its Eid Pamper Package, available from 17th July to 17th August and priced at Dhs 740. Combining an Oriental Bath, Youthful Renewal Epicuren Facial and Spa Cordon Express Manicure, it is the perfect rejuvenating experience. You can also enjoy a refreshing wet spa area for those looking to make a day of it, with a sauna, two steam rooms and a luxurious whirlpool. Call 04-4213424 or visit www.spacordon.com.
Taj Dubai
Relax your mind and body through an array of rejuvenating treatments at Jiva Spa and enjoy a special 25% saving all through the summer period ending on 31st August. Call 04-4383171. 64 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 65
BEAUTY & bodycare
MAJOR make-up MISTAKES and how
to avoid them
66 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
W
hen it comes to make-up, part of the fun is in a little experimentation and let’s face it we have all had a few beauty blunders along the way. Here are a few tips from celebrity make-up artist Hannah Lisa on how to avoid some of the most common make-up mistakes! EYEBROWS are probably the feature that stands out the most when you get it wrong. The rest of your make-up could be flawless, but bad brows will ruin your whole look. Eyebrows should frame your face and a good arch can take ten years off your brow-bone, by giving the effect of a lift. To get a perfect, natural brow, I love to use an angled brush, like the straight 262 brush from Makeup Forever. Brows should be no darker than 2 shades from your hair colour and I like to use a powder like the Benefit Brow Zings (it comes with a waxy base too) or the Anastasia Brow Powder Duo. Brush the powder on, starting lightly and building it up. Just make sure the beginning of your brow isn’t too blocky or you run the risk of looking angry all day. Highlight directly under the brow and on the brow bone to sharpen your brows further. The best way to know your shape is this age old q-tip trick: • Take a Q-tip and your brows should start when the q-tip is in-line with the base corner of your nose. • Keeping the Q-tip at the base and looking straight ahead, take it diagonally across your pupil - this is where the highest part of the brow should be. • Move the Q-tip so it’s in-line with the outer corner of your eye and this is where your brow should end. Best brow products: • Benefit Brow Zing • Anastasia Brow Powder Duo and Dipbrow • Makeup Forever Aqua Brow www.connector.ae
• Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil • Makeup Forever 262 Brush • MAC 208 Angled Brow Brush BASE - Getting the right base is so important. It is easy to go too orange, or the opposite and too ashy, which is mostly down to the undertone of your skin. Most people will see a shade that looks like their skin tone, but it is the wrong undertone (confusing, I know!). To make it a bit clearer, the skin has its tone or shade, which is made up of light, medium, dark etc, and then it has its undertone which is either neutral, pink, or yellow, also reffered to as warm or cool. Yellow undertones are the most common and pink are the rarest. It is actually very hard to tell which undertone you are, so the best way to find out is simply trial and error. Try out different foundations and the one that makes your skin bright and glowing is the one for you. A couple of good indicators though are, if you tan well you are likely to be warm or if you burn easily in the sun, you are likely to be cool (either way, wear an SPF!). Also, try the gold/silver test. If you feel you suit silver more than gold, you are probably cool and vice versa. If none of these are really you, then you’re possibly neutral. Most shades of foundation will have a cool and a warm counterpart. Bare Minerals is great for working this out as it is clearly labeled on the counter. Illamasqua are also good for this to and they will have two or three shades with different undertones. For example, with their skin base foundation, shade 3.5 is pink undertone (cool), shade 4 is a yellow undertone (warm) and shade 4.5 is a yellow olive undertone (neutral). Wearing a cool tone if you are warm based will instantly give you an over-all ashy look, which will make your skin look dull and tired. You could also pop in and try the new Pantone colour IQ in Sephora stores to get the right shade and tone for you from hundreds of formulas! Connector JULY | 67
BEAUTY & bodycare • Once a week, deep condition your hair to leave it ultra-soft and super strong. Use a deep conditioning treatment or oil. You can even apply your usual conditioner all over damp hair and wrap in a shower cap or towel for ten minutes, and rinse thoroughly.
Hair care tips
H
ealthy looking hair is all about strength and shine. Try these simple tips for durable locks so your tresses are ready to take on any style you like. Washing and conditioning • Always condition hair if you are prone to breakage to give your hair the nourishment it needs to stay strong. • When applying conditioner, focus on the mid-shaft to ends where the most damage is. You don’t need to moisturise the roots. Rinse conditioner out well, as residue left on your hair will weigh it down and not allow you to get the most optimal style. • Very dry or brittle hair may benefit from having a little conditioner left on the ends after rinsing. • If you have fine hair, heavy conditioners will only weigh it down, so use an appropriate conditioner and rinse well. You can even apply conditioner first in the shower and then shampoo your hair. That way, your hair gets the moisture it needs, and you’ll get the clean, full-bodied feeling of a fresh shampoo. • At the end of your wash, do a final rinse with cool water to seal the cuticle and leave hair looking extra shiny. 68 | JULY Connector
Brushing and styling • Hair is most fragile and delicate when wet so do not rough dry wet hair out of the shower with a towel as the friction causes damage. Blot your hair instead to remove the moisture, and allow it to air dry and avoid brushing until most of the moisture has evaporated. • Brushing hair before washing is recommended to reduce tangles, and if necessary, use a detangling spray and wide tooth comb on damp hair if you must. Never use a metal or bristle brush on wet hair. • Getting the right brush is key to frizz-free hair. Invest in a boar-bristle brush with a rubber base to smooth and straighten hair, or other brushes designed to detangle with minimum damaging effects. • Do no use elastic bands with metal clasps on them. Always tie up your hair with covered or snag-free elastics. • Try not to sleep with your hair tied back, leave it down as often as possible at night to prevent breakage. • If your hair is especially delicate, sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase, which will not snag your hair or cause friction like cotton, which can rough up the cuticle of extremely fine hair. Nutrition • For naturally stronger, healthier- looking hair make sure you have a well-balanced diet that includes essential nutrients: omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B5, A, and C, and iron to name a few. When the body is lacking in proteins and other nutrients, hair, low on the list of vital functions, is the last to receive them. Your hair is a reflection of you inner health, so design your eating habits accordingly. These tips are brought to you by Tresemme. www.connector.ae
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 69
HEALTH & fitness
A smarter, healthier way to work You’ve probably heard by now that sitting at your desk is killing you. No? Allow me to elaborate. The average person spends between 7 to 15 hours per day or a third of their life sitting down, which lowers good cholesterol, decreases blood flow, puts you at risk of diabetes and heart disease, and not to mention chronic back and neck issues. Doctors are now calling this culturally ingrained activity “Sitting Disease”, which seems a little dramatic, but there’s much truth to it. 70 | JULY Connector
I
n today’s fast paced, tech-driven society, a typical work day is ironically spent seated in a chair. We sit to commute to work and then sit between 6 to 12 hours hunched over a computer and in meetings before it is time to drive back home and unwind on the couch for the rest of the evening. This prolonged, morning-tobedtime type of sedentary behaviour can spell bad news for our health. Even those who meet the daily minimum amount of physical activity set forth by UK and US exercise guidelines are not immune from the harmful effects of excessive sitting for the simple www.connector.ae
fact that 30 minutes of exercise is only 1/48th of the day. In other words, a 30 minute or 1 hour workout does not compensate for the lack of inactivity from being seated all day. Luckily you can combat the daily drag of being desk-bound by adopting these tips to re-energise your workspace and create a happier, healthier and more productive work environment at home or the office.
1. Say goodbye to the old desk & chair
Sitting in front of a computer all day can have serious consequences on your short and long term health which is why individuals and companies everywhere are catching on to the appeal of stand-up desks. However, just as prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on the body, so can standing all day, so be sure to choose an option that offers an in-between solution that allows you to move more throughout the day. Focal Upright’s revolutionary Locus Workstation provides users with an ideal posture halfway between sitting and standing leaning! The active seat encourages core muscle engagement and a neutral spine to help relieve the common aches and pains associated with continued sitting. It also helps achieve mental clarity rarely felt when sitting by encouraging healthy movement, blood circulation and oxygen flow. (www.FocalUpright.com)
Even if you don’t get an upright workstation, you can simply create one by finding a surface in your home or office such as a high counter or a shelf to work from. Whatever solution you opt for, it is time to say goodbye to the beloved chair and take a stand for your health!
2. Angle your chair
While it isn’t recommended to sit in a chair even an ergonomic chair - for extended periods of time, a chair with a reclining feature is better suited than a standard fixed chair if it can create an angle of 110 to 120 degrees with the hip and trunk. This creates less tension on the lower back by decreasing the flexion at the hip flexors. If your backrest does not recline, you can create the same effect by tilting the bottom of your chair forward so that your knees are below the height of your hips. Most car seats have this capability and can relieve those suffering with sciatica.
3. Support, stretch & strengthen
Poor ergonomics like the distance of your keyboard, the height of your desk and the type of chair that you sit on can all affect your posture. If you still prefer to use a traditional chair, make sure that your lower back is well supported by using a soft pillow between your lower back and chair and take frequent walking breaks. Stretching out the tight muscles of the hip flexors and doing chin tucks to strengthen the weakened muscles of the neck are two simple and effective exercises that can help regain muscular balance over time.
4. Bring the outdoors in
UK Researchers found that bringing live plants into your workspace can boost productivity by up to 15%. They list 3 mechanisms by which plants improve productivity outcomes: • Plants produce oxygen and remove volatile organic compounds (such as formaldehyde, benzene and hexane) that may exist in the workplace. • Plants remove carbon dioxide from the air. • Plants in the workplace boost creativity and memory retention. www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 71
HEALTH & fitness
6. Water, water, and more water
Keep a large reusable glass water bottle by your desk at all times and drink frequently. If you don’t like the taste of plain water, then jazz it up with a few slices of lemon, fresh herbs or berries, or opt for herbal teas instead. Fatigue is one of the main symptoms of dehydration. Stay hydrated, stay energised!
7. Adopt the 30-10 rule
Try these creativity-boosting, energyenhancing plants: • Peppermint: has been found to increase alertness and enhance memory. • Lemon Balm: the scent of lemon was found to improve mood and raised levels of norepinephrine, a brain chemical linked to mood and behaviour. • Gardenia: is like a long-acting antidepressant; every time you smell its flowers, your emotional outlook improves, according to research from Rutgers.
5. Rethink your snacks
The ongoing stress that work brings can zap resources quickly, so be sure to have healthy snacks on hand to keep your energy levels in check. Swap out the candy bowl at reception or in the meeting room with better alternatives such as individually wrapped dates or fresh fruits. Also keep a small container filled with a variety of nuts, seeds and dried fruits on hand to ensure you always have a nutritious snack to satisfy cravings and beat the afternoon energy slump. And if you would rather have someone else prepare it for you, Munchbox.ae can deliver healthy portioned snacks right to your door. 72 | JULY Connector
It’s almost too easy to procrastinate on the Internet. With good intentions, you search for something related to the task at hand, but then your mind wanders off and before you know it, you’ve spent 45 minutes watching videos of your neighbour’s new puppies running around in circles. If that sounds familiar, then adopt what Leo Babuta of Zen Habits calls the 30-10 rule. Simply set a timer for 30 minutes and power through distractions and get to work. When the timer goes off, spend 10 minutes doing whatever it is you like - checking Facebook, watching videos, whatever. Then, it’s back to work. This routine will keep you energised and hyperfocused for shorter bursts of time.
8. Stretch break
If you sit all day, it is important to take frequent breaks to help decompress and refocus. Stepping away from a difficult problem or project for a moment can bring some much needed clarity. Set a timer to go off every 20 to 25 minutes as a reminder to get up, walk around and stretch for five minutes, or download Stand Up! The Work Break Timer on your smartphone.
Think outside the box: consider a power nap Although it is still considered taboo in many workplace environments, a 15 to 20 minute power nap can offer many benefits. Simply put, someone who is well-rested concentrates better, makes better decisions, and is far more productive than someone who is sleep-deprived. With thanks to Bernadette Abraham, Fitness & Nutrition Expert. www.connector.ae
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 73
HEALTH & fitness
CONNECTOR chats to
Nathalie Haddad Founder and Managing Director of Right Bite Nutrition and Catering Services What brought you to do Dubai?
I grew up in Abu Dhabi and the UAE was my home, so it only made sense for me to start a business here. I started Right Bite in 2004 due to the demand from clients wanting to eat healthily yet struggling with choices and variety.
Describe a typical day
Honestly, I don’t really have a typical day! When I get to the office, I usually have a few meetings planned with my team to catch up on the operations and what we have going on as well as planning the next steps and strategy moving forward for my business. At times, I also have a few meetings with individuals from the industry and then have a bit of time to catch up on emails, to take a step back and evaluate the business and see what I need to do personally for work. Time usually flies and there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done!
How did you get into this profession?
I was always interested in the medical field and nutrition and dietetics was one way of helping individuals stay healthy and prevent many of the common diseases we face today such as diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure etc. I completed my degree in nutrition and dietetics and started my career as a dietitian counselling individuals on a one on one basis. Based on the demand from my clients and trends at that time, I felt that there was a need for a personalised healthy meal delivery service and this is how the business started.
What is the best thing about your job?
Two things I have to say…Firstly and most importantly, is the difference we make in the 74 | JULY Connector
lives of our customers on a daily basis whether they are losing weight, feeling healthier, getting more energised and achieving their target goals. Secondly, when I take a step back and look at my team and see how great they all are and how well we have done internally and how much we have achieved thus far as we celebrate our 10 year anniversary and hope to achieve much more in the coming decade!
And the worst?
Other than not having enough hours in the day to do everything that I would like to with my team and my business, there really isn’t a bad side to my job; I feel very blessed and grateful.
What was a standout moment in your career?
Every year we have our annual staff party whereby we take a step back and look at everything we have achieved as a team that year…and each year it somewhat catches me by surprise how much we have accomplished!
What advice would you have for any young person wanting to get into your field?
Remember to work hard, think big and start small! That’s the advice I once got and always remember to chase your dreams. Visit www.right-bite.com. www.connector.ae
Center for Orthodontic Treatments.
JUMEIRAH T: 04 3285332
BURJUMAN T: 04 3555357 NOW OPEN
MIRDIF T: 04 2845722
KARAMA T: 04 3979522
www.drjoydentalclinic.com MOH-DC07957-31/7/2015
HEALTH & fitness
reasons to keep a food journal 3. Get a feel for portion control. By learning more about calories, you also learn more about portion control and the types of foods you can eat in larger portions like lean meats, vegetables, and certain fruits, and the types of food you want to eat sparingly.
or most of us our eating habits are not consistent and aren’t always that great. In fact, we don’t usually fully understand the quality of the foods we are putting in our body, how they affect us, and why we sometimes go on eating binges. However, eating habits can soon change for the better if you keep a food journal. It can be an eye opening experience and can really help to improve your eating habits, quality of food and can help with weight loss and management. Here are 6 reasons to keep a journal, even for only a couple days:
4. Identify situations where you binge. Every once in a while you can find yourself eating really unhealthy food in large proportions. Why? Well, you don’t really know why until you start recognising the situations that set off an eating binge. There are a number of factors that could set off an eating binge, such as having a very small lunch, or light breakfast, which puts your hunger into overdrive later in the day. Sometimes eating can be more emotional. For example eating to celebrate, or when you are feeling down in the dumps. All these situations can be made aware of by tracking your food and emotions within a journal.
1. Learn how to control your calories. The most important lesson is learning more about calories in foods eaten on a regular basis. For example, one tablespoon of olive oil has 110 calories, this could easily be added to your salad daily. And you may realise that on certain days or meals you’re eating far too few calories.
5. Provides a hard, objective record. Our minds are good at tricking us into believing we haven’t eaten something, or that it wasn’t that unhealthy. When you have a written log, it takes the guesswork out of the equation. You will know exactly how you are eating and that objective feedback can help inspire change.
2. Understand your sources of calories. Calories aren’t just about total calories, but about the breakdown of protein, carbohydrates, and fat, which are three nutrients that provide energy for your body. You’ll also keep track of alcohol consumed, which is another element that provides calories to your body, but is not a nutrient. You might realise you only have 10% of your calories from protein despite being an active individual. It is essential to get the right balance of all the food groups, and journaling will help you get it right.
6. Identify if you have a calorie surplus, or deficit. Not only does a food journal tell you the total calories you are eating, but you can also figure out how many more, or less calories you are eating relative to your calorie burn.
F
76 | JULY Connector
A lot of our habits are subconscious, so by making yourself conscious of how you eat by keeping a food journal, it makes changing your eating habits a whole lot easier. Visit www.goodhabitsuae.com. www.connector.ae
HEALTH & fitness
Health update Benefits of yoga during Ramadan Ramadan is a period of fasting, reflection, devotion, generosity and sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world. During the holy month one can easily include some yoga practices to stay energised and healthy.
D
ue to fasting energy in the body becomes limited as fewer calories are consumed due to the lengthy gap between the beginning and the breaking of the fast. During this gap the digestive system gets a break and therefore the body goes into a state of detoxification. Including some gentle yoga postures can aid in this process and keep the body from feeling sluggish. Yoga postures and breathing exercises accelerate the elimination of these toxins which may otherwise remain in the system resulting in side effects such as headaches and a general feeling of tiredness. The yoga practice should avoid dynamic movements and include calming poses and breathing exercises which focus on the mind and soul. Gentle yoga postures done especially
78 | JULY Connector
before breaking the fast helps to re-energise the body. Breathing exercises are also important and are a very beneficial aspect for those who are fasting. They increase the oxygen in the body’s cells and balance hormone production. The result is a stabilised, relaxed and fresh body, and more energy. Contrary to the modern view of yoga where the focus is entirely on the physical practices, another important aspect of yoga is meditation. The act of fasting gives us an opportunity to stop and take time out from our incessant pursuit of pleasure and desire. Often we eat unmindfully to deal with stress thus making unwise choices with our food. This practice of fasting during Ramadan brings up all the craving and how led we are by our desires and impulses. Not giving into them and spending time to introspect is a vital part to having a better relationship with food and all that life offers us. Yoga has many meditation techniques which can help to calm us down and bring us back into balance when it becomes difficult or challenging to continue through the day while fasting. Just as fasting is not only about hunger and thirst, yoga is not only about exercise - they both purify the body, mind and soul. With thanks to Aparajita Ghose, Fitness First. www.connector.ae
Belly dance your way to fitness Tired of crunching your way to better abs? Why not enter the magical world of belly dance and shimmy your way to a sexy stomach instead? James & Alex Dance Studios in Dubai Media City offer belly dancing classes for a range of abilities priced at Dhs 55 each or a 10 class package is available for Dhs 500. Visit www.jamesandalex.com
Health Majlis
Medeor 24x7 Hospital has launched a Ramadan Health Majlis to keep a watch on your health while you fast. The Health Majlis aims to enhance the healthy living habits and provide simple check-ups which can help detect a more serious health problem. Located at the front of the Medeor 24x7 Hospital the Ramadan Health Majlis is open from now until the end of Ramadan from 10am to 10pm. The tent is fully equipped with all amenities and you can enjoy consultations with a General Practitioner, Specialists, Dietician and Physiotherapist free of charge. As well as primary check-ups including blood pressure, blood sugar levels and BMI. There are also plenty of competitions for the kids. For more information call 04-3500600 or visit www.medeor247dubai.com.
Get in the swing
The Unlimited Golf Wildcard is a summer offer that provides golfers with unlimited access to The Track, Meydan Golf ’s award winning nine-hole golf course, for a low fee. Customers can also use the golf buggies free of charge and perfect their swing with access to the driving range. Wildcards are transferrable and can be conveniently shared. Additionally, Wildcards also qualify holders for a 25% discount at the Qube Sports bar. Meydan Golf ’s Unlimited Golf Wildcard makes the ideal gift for a golfloving dad, allowing him to perfect his game this summer. The Wildcards can be activated anytime between 1st June and 1st August and are valid until 30th September 2015. Call 04-3813733 or email info@meydangolf.com.
Iftar Box
For a hassle-free Ramadan, enjoy a healthy Iftar Box delivered to your doorstep. Right Bite offers a complete Iftar meal for Dhs 70 that includes dates, laban, soup, water plus your choice of a daily special that includes a main meal, side salad and dessert. Right Bite Now delivers to most areas in Dubai and orders can be placed by calling 800-RIGHTBITE (800 74448 2483) and 04-4219988 or by visiting www.right-bite.com. www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 79
Your Horoscope
by Capella
CANCER 21 Jun - 22 Jul
CAPRICORN 22 Dec - 19 Jan
LEO 23 Jul - 22 Aug
AQUARIUS 20 Jan - 17 Feb
VIRGO 23 Aug - 22 Sep
PISCES 18 Feb - 19 Mar
After some surprising news from overseas around the 13th you will be glad of the new Moon in Cancer on the 16th when fresh ideas and a new attitude to a project should keep you busy. Any money worries should be lifted after the 23rd when the Sun shines its radiant light in the finance area of your horoscope and any concerns should simply evaporate. You may find yourself taking off suddenly on long distant journeys to places which you have only previously dreamt about - particularly in the first week of July. After the 23rd the Sun moves into Leo where both Venus, the planet of love, and fortunate Jupiter already sit together, so you can look forward to luxury loving fun times ahead.
Romantic and harmonious loving Venus moves into Virgo on the 19th, so expect improvements in relationships, because you should have so much more good will to offer other people. Gain is indicated from some charitable people who pleasantly surprise you with their interest, although it could be you dishing out the charity.
LIBRA 23 Sep - 22 Oct
The full Moon in Capricorn on the 2nd may incur emotional responses to partnership issues, either personal or business. Numerous planets in that area of your chart indicate a busy time sorting the answers to any problems that arise. The 8th is a good day for a meeting, which should help resolve any complex matters peacefully before the 25th. An elderly and probably very wealthy person has your interests at heart, but may only wish to remain as a very supportive friend. Changes are ahead in an employment capacity and are likely to occur due to some person, unbeknown to you, who has spoken up for you. Go with the energy, because change is inevitable. Your solar ruler, Neptune, is exalted in Pisces, and whilst it makes a brilliant aspect to the Sun in the first few days of July you can expect to be in a dreamy, peaceful and mystical mood. A new cycle in life is beginning were you may possibly be surprised with a very glamorous outcome from meeting someone after the 19th - love is in the air.
You couldn’t have more energy if you tried whilst the Sun and Mars are conjoined in the uppermost part of your chart, so you are likely to succeed in anything you attempt to do. Whilst group activity is also highlighted now would be a good time, if you have ever had an interest in art or dancing, to either arrange a career course or take it up as a hobby.
ARIES 20 Mar - 19 Apr
SCORPIO 23 Oct - 21 Nov
TAURUS 20 Apr - 20 May
Decisions, decisions, endless decisions have to be made and you are probably having difficulty in making choices, which is just as well in order to make the right one, but you do have time on your side, so don’t make hasty ones. The 21st/22nd are days when you realise what needs to be done in order to please everyone and you will feel in control again.
SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov - 21 Dec
Serious, hard working Saturn is approaching Sagittarius, so you may not be feeling your usual outgoing, impulsive self. A change in monetary matters may incur massive expenses between 12th and 18th, but it should eventually be to your advantage. People notice you taking on more responsibility and appreciate your reliability. 80 | JULY Connector
The first few days of July should find you full of amazing ideas you could pursue to change your life style. Change is inevitable so get on with it. It will happen whether you like it or not, so it would be a good idea for you to make the choice of route you take. Avoid confrontations on 13/18/25th and enjoy the resultant feelings of power. A lot of expensive travelling is indicated with a group of friends. If you are organising it you might be in the uncomfortable position of having to fund it upfront yourself. The sooner you advise everyone of their expected share of the costs you should find payment flowing into your account or certainly news of settlement by the 22nd.
GEMINI 21 May - 20 Jun
If you have been involved in heated financial debates the 8th may finally bring the news you have been waiting to hear. Whilst numerous planets now highlight this area of your chart they should bring opportunities to satisfactorily sort any outstanding issues. You will be giving of your personal best to anyone who needs support. www.connector.ae
STORE LOCATIONS FASHION Alice and Olivia Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall Braccialini Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Festival City, World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi, Mushrif Mall Abu Dhabi Chopard Yateem Optician, Dar Optics, Paris Gallery, Majestic Optics, Al Jaber Optical C.Nicol www.cnicol.com Gaudi Festival City, Yas Mall & World Trade Centre Mall Abu Dhabi H&M Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, Arabian Plaza Al Khawaneej Road, Mirdiff City Centre, Ibn Battuta Mall, Deira City Centre, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi Kurt Geiger Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Sowah Square Abu Dhabi Marina Marks & Spencer Dubai Festival City, Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre, Mirdif City Centre, Dubai Mall, Wafi Mall Oasis Deira City Centre, Ibn Battuta Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Mirdif City Centre, Dubai Mall Pandora Ibn Battuta, Dubai Marina Mall, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall, Mercato, Mirdif City Centre, Deira City Centre, Festival City Parfois Dubai Mall, Deira City Centre, Mirdif City Centre Promod Abu Dhabi Mall, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, Mushrif Mall, Yas Mall, Bawadi Mall, Al Ain, Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, Burjuman Trade Centre, Mall of the Emirates, Mirdif City Centre, Deira City Centre Shoe Mart stores Stradivarius Deira City Centre, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Mall, Mirdif City Centre, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Mall Tati Mirdif City Centre Vince Camuto Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Mall, Festival City, World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi, Marina Mall Abu Dhabi Zara Yas Mall Abu Dhabi, Dubai Mall, Burjuman Centre, Deira City Centre, Mall of the Emirates, Mirdif City Centre, Sahara Centre HOME Al Huzaifa Zomorrodah Building Zabeel Road, Abu Dhabi Plaza, Hamdan Street opp. Al Mariah Mall Avantcha www.avantcha.com Cities Boutique Galleria Mall Jumeirah Designers Home Al Wasl Road, The Walk Jumeirah
www.connector.ae
ANIMAL CARE CENTRE Care... for dogs and cats Boarding Kennels, Cattery and Worldwide Pet Relocations
Spacious air-conditioned facilities to care for your pet. Each dog and cat has its own individual indoor and outdoor run. Everything your dog and cat needs while you are on holiday. All Veterinary Services available. Inspection invited. • Boarding• Dog Training • Grooming • Worldwide Pet Relocation • Customs & Clearance
Pick-up & Delivery Service
Mobile: 050-6467792 www.animalcarecentre.ae
We understand that your pets are part of your family and we are dedicated to caring for them as much as you do…
Beach Residence Etqaan Emirates Towers Boulevard Fiore Rosso Eiffel 2 Building Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Outlet Mall Lakeland Mall of the Emirates, Mirdif City Centre Little Things Dubai Mall O’ de Rose Villa 999 Al Wasl Road Silsal Design House Tower 2, Boulevard Plaza The East India Company Etihad Towers Abu Dhabi Zara Home Mall of Emirates, Deira City Centre, Dubai Mall, Palm Strip Mall Jumeirah, Yas Mall Abu Dhabi BEAUTY Alterna Leading luxury salons nationwide: Hello Kitty, JAM Beauty Lounge, Orchid @ Sharjah Ladies Club, Dollhouse @ Dubai Ladies Club. No7 Boots stores Balanced Guru Zoga Yoga Café (Downtown), Greenheart Organic Farm Store, The Farmers Garden Braun all leading electronic stores and hypermarkets Caudalie Bin Sina, Supercare, Community, Boots, Mediclinic Dubai Mall, Mediclinic Al Garhoud, Medilink Arabian Ranches, Sephora Chloé wojooh.com, Sephora, Debenhams, Areej, Paris Gallery, Harvey Nichols Guerlain Guerlain counters at major cosmetics & perfume outlets, department stores L’Occitane stores - Dubai Mall, Mall of Emirates, Dubai Marina Mall Make Up For Ever Sephora City Walk Al Safa, Sephora The Beach JBR, Sephora Abu Dhabi Voesh distributed by The Pure Beauty Company available at leading salons across the UAE
Connector JULY | 81
82 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
Club Connector
For the full list of Club Connector partners, visit www.club-connector.com or call 04 390 2724
The new Club Connector gives you fantastic discounts across Dubai from your favourite restaurants and salons to water parks and attactions with monthly updates and new offers added on regularly. Simply register and start saving! Log on to: http://club-connector.com/ or to become a partner call 04 375 2113
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 1
CULTURAL/SOCIAL/CHARITY/ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT GROUPS CULTURAL & SOCIAL GROUPS Abu Dhabi Falcons Ice Hockey Club............... 02 445 6732 Website: www.abufalcons.com Abu Dhabi Netball League............................. 050 445 3068 www.abudhabinetball.com, contact@abudhabinetball.com Alliance Française of Dubai................................... 335 8712 Oud Metha, Street 18, Dubai; Email: info@afdubai.org American Business Council (ABC)....................... 379 1414 admin@abcdubai.com, www.abcdubai.com American Business Group................................ 02 671 1141 Abu Dhabi - Contact: Renee Nearpass, Exec. Director Email: abgroup@emirates.net.ae, www.abg-ad.com American Women’s Association..................... 050 725 7652 Email: awa_of_dubai@yahoo.com, www.awadubai.org ANZA Australia/New Zealand Association Check website for more details - www.anzauae.org Art of Living Foundation................................ 050 458 9196 Sangeeta, www.artofliving.org Australian Business In the Gulf (ABIG).............. 367 2437 Email: abigdxb@emirates.net.ae Belgium Club Dubai....................................... 056 949 8570 British Business Group.......................................... 397 0303 Email: enquiries@britbiz-uae.com, www.britbiz-uae.com Christ Church, Jebel Ali................. 050 758 1469, 884 5436 Services: Fri. 9:30am (w/ children’s groups) & Sun. 7:30pm Circulo Latinas Dubai - circulolatinasdubai@hotmail.com, www.circulolatinasdubai.com (1st Monday of each month) Dubai Archers........................ 050 588 0951 / 050 454 3099 Dubai Arts and Crafts Web Group http://groups.msn.comdubaiartscrafts Dubai Autism Center............................................. 398 6862 Fax: 04-3988262, PO Box 103737, Dubai Provides information, support, advice, diagnosis assessment and training to parents / professional. Dubai Caledonian Society................ www.scotsindubai.com Email: Membership@scotsindubai.com Dubai Chamber Orchestra............................. 050 625 2936 dubaichamberorchestra@hotmail.com, www.dubaiorchestra.org Dubai Concert Committee.. www.dubaiconcertcommittee.com Dubai Drama Group....................................... 050 769 8963 dubaidramagroup@hotmail.com, www.dubaidramagroup.org Dubai Evangelical Church Centre........................ 884 6630 Arabic & English Services, Friday 10am Dubai Flying Dragons (Boating/Water sport in UAE) info@DubaiDragons.com, www.DubaiFlyingDragons.com Dubai Harmony - Ladies 4 part harmony chorus ....................................................... 056 690 7052 / 394 3338 Dubai International Art Centre............................ 344 4398 www.artdubai.com, email: artdubai@eim.ae Dubai International Women’s Club...................... 344 2389 Email: diwc@emirates.net.ae Dubai Irish Society.................... www.dubaiirishsociety.com Dubai Ladies Bridge Club........call Jan Irvine 050 645 4395 Dubai Manx Society............................................... 394 3185 Email: manxman@emirates.net.ae, www.dubaimanxsociety.com, David Sims......... 050 453 4956
2 | JULY Connector
Dubai Natural History Group............................... 394 8871 Every 1st Sunday of the month. Ctc: Valerie Chalmers Dubai Quilters’ Guild...www.dubaiquiltersguild.wordpress.com Dubai Roadsters..................................................... 339 4453 Every Sun./Tues. 7pm. 1-2 hrs cycling. Email: info@wbs.ae Dubai Roadsters Long Cycle................................. 339 4453 Every Friday, 6:30am (Oct-Apr) 6:00am (May-Sept) Dubai Rowing & Sculling Club.....rowingindubai@gmail.com www.dubairowingandscullingclub.com Dubai St. George’s Society.....................email: dsgs@eim.ae Andy Marshall.....050 6522 548 / Jan.............. 050 457 0161 Dubai Welsh Society.................www.dubaiwelshsociety.com Chairman: David Hicks............email: davidrchicks@aol.com Sec: Helen Thomas, email: helenthomas155@yahoo.co.uk Marc Corcoran................................. 394 0762, 050 645 3179 Email: mcorcorn@emirates.net.ae Dubai Wind Band........................................... 050 651 8902 Email: hg@emirates.net.ae Dubai Women’s Football Association........ www.dubaiwfa.com Emirates Arthritis Foundation.............................. 348 7035 Non-profit organization offering support groups & information for people with Arthritis. Facebook: Emirates Arthritis Foundation E-mail: info@arthritis.ae, Website: www.arthritis.ae Emirates Baptist Church, Int’l.............................. 349 1596 Worship services: Friday 9:00am & 11:30am Bible Study (all ages) 10:30am Feline Friends, Dubai...................................... 050 451 0058 Abu Dhabi......02 665 5297......Al Ain............... 03 767 6492 Websites: www.kat-kalls.co.uk, www.felinefriendsuae.com Fellowship of the Emirates............................. 050 397 1316 Contemporary style service: Fridays - 9am, 11am & 1pm info@fellowshipoftheemirates.org, www.fellowshipoftheemirates.org French Business Council, www.fbcdubai.com....... 335 2362 French Speaking Ladies Association.............. 050 380 3519 President of the association: Elisabeth Pierrot - Ibrahim dubai.accueil@gmail.com; www.dubai-accueil.com German Ladies Association ........................... 050 459 1885 Sabine Khourdaji...........................www.frauenkreis-dubai.de Monthly meeting every first Sunday of the month at 10am. Holy Trinity Church, Dubai........... 337 0247/050 758 1459 Services: Sun. 8am & 7.30pm, Fri 9.30am - Family Service International Business Women’s Group in Abu Dhabi Office hours: Sat-Wed 10am-3pm. Tel/Fax........ 02 446 0883 Lunch meetings every first Monday of the month. Email: ibwg@emirates.net.ae, www.ibwgabudhabi.org International Business Women’s Group in Dubai Monthly meetings: contact Sue-Sharyn Ward.......050 657 8445 Email: ibwg_dxb@eim.ae; Website: www.ibwgdubai.com JMC Children’s Choir (8-12 y/o)........................... 349 2662 choir@jumeirahmusic.com, www.jumeirahmusic.com K9 Friends (www.k9friends.com)........................... 887 8739 Email: info@k9friends.com; Facebook: K9 Friends, Dubai Kings’ Revival Church International Ministries..050 454 5902 / 050 893 6431, 19 services in a week - Al Karama www.yourmiraclelife.com Library, The Old........................................ 341 4777 ext. 207 Email: theoldlibrary@hotmail.com Timings: 10am to 6pm. Except Fridays & Public Holidays.
www.connector.ae
CHARITY GROUPS 38smiles (email: info@38smiles.com).............. 050 534 6741 www.38smiles.com; www.facebook.com/38smiles Dubai Foundation for Women & Children.......... 606 0300 Foresight (Fax: 364 3705)....................................... 364 3703 Gulf for Good (www.gulf4good.org)...................... 368 0222 Injaz-UAE.............................................................. 429 8763 E-mail: info@injaz-uae.org; Website: www.injaz-uae.org International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Mr. Ahmad Al Jabi, email: ifaw.uae@gmail.com, www.ifaw.org PoshPaws Animal Sanctuary.......................... 050 273 0973 www.poshpawsdubai.com/AnimalSanctuary.aspx SOS Children’s Villages Arab Fund............... 050 559 8591 The British Community Assistance Fund (BCAF)...... 337 1413 The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) Website: www.pcrf.net; E-mail: uae-admin@pcrf.net UNICEF............................................... 360 0778 / 368 0707 E-mail: dubai@unicef.org; Website: www.unicef.org ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP Emirates Environmental Group............................ 331 8100 P.O. Box 7013, Dubai...................................... (fax) 332 8500 SUPPORT GROUPS 3B (Better Bone Belt) National Alliance of Osteoporosis... ................................................................................ 282 6411 Adoption................................................................. 365 8498 Dr Raymond H. Hamden. Fellow ACFEI, Diplomate: ABPS, ABECI. Human Relations Institute
www.connector.ae
Adoption-Synergy International Adoption Service.....348 5452 Alcoholics Anonymous, Dubai....................... 050 687 0648 Ladies only - 050 1518132; www.aaarabia.org All 4 Down’s Syndrome, Dubai....................... 050 880 9228 Allergy Support Group at Synergy Integrated Medical Centre. Call for monthly meetings....................................... 348 5452 Anxiety & Depression Support Group................. 365 8498 Autism Friends Support Group, CEIMC............. 423 3667 Breast Awareness Hotline...................................... 345 4000 Dr Walid Achi, Belhoul European Hosp......... 050 632 4275 Breast Cancer Support Group............................... 309 6553 Based at the American Hospital Dubai on the 1st Monday of each month at 7.30pm. Breastfeeding Q&A........email:breastfeedingqa@yahoo.com Cancer Support Group.......................................... 348 5452 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre, call for meetings. Crisis Prevention Program............................. 050 943 3111 (at the Indian Consulate, Dubai) Saturday, 10am-2pm. Divorce Support Groups....................................... 335 1200 Dubai Physiotherapy Clinic.................................. 349 6333 Email: dxbphys@emirates.net.ae Dyslexia Support Group & Learning Support Services For assessments & consultations, call Anita Singhal 050 652 4325, e-mail: asinghal99@yahoo.com; cdpalmer@emirates.net.ae Genesis International Ventures...... 335 5578, 050 485 3160 Educational &training centre for people dealing w/ special needs. Grief Support Group............................................. 380 9298 Raymee Grief Center at the LightHouse Arabia Email ckirk@lighthousearabia.com to attend. Manzil - Educational & adaptive living skills program for students with special needs.......... 06 534 7663, 050 354 2994 Mother to Mother Toddler Gp ctc: Ilse.......... 050 452 7674 Mums and Tots Community Group............... 050 775 4579 Mothers’ Network of Asthmatic Children............ 282 6411 Out of the Blues (post natal depression support group)........ ............................................. outofthebluesdubai@gmail.com Overeaters Anonymous.................................. 050 249 4650 Email: oaindubai@hotmail.com Psychology for Everyday Living: Not For Women Only Human Relations Institute...................................... 365 8498 Special Families Support, call Gulshan-360 5654, 050 454 1940 Fun activities for the children with special needs & families. Website: www.sfs-group.net Still Birth and Neonatal Death Society (S.A.N.D.S) Please see website for further details www.dubai-sands.org Stop Smoking Program, Dr Taher Khalil.............. 268 7655 Stress Workshop..................................................... 365 8498 Dr Raymond H. Hamden, Clinical & Forensic Psychologist Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse Support Group clarebugden@gmail.com, Monthly meetings for ladies only. The Al-Anon Family Groups.......................... 050 697 4393 TwinsPlus, a support group for parents of twins, triplets or more. Contact Suman at 050 658 1338 or info@twinsplusme.com. Wafi Shopping Mall Mum & Toddler Gp..... 050 656 5837 Every Sun, Mon, & Wed from 9.30am-11.30am. Workshops in Psychology...................................... 365 8498 Human Relations Institute
Connector JULY | 3
SUPPORT Groups
Ockenden International...........................www.ockenden.ae UK Registered charity exclusively supporting refugees worldwide. Parkinson's Support Dubai............................. 050 450 9224 Meetings every 1st Saturday of the month E: bazyoung@eim.ae Playgroup at Meadows 9 Emaar Properties Jane............................ 050 466 0845/3682 283/050 657 9411 Sun-Weds 9.30-11.30am, Weds 2.30-4pm Arts & Crafts activities. Sharjah Playgroup ctc: Joni............................. 055 153 0703 http://sharjahplaygroup.webs.com Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding 353 6666 Email: smccu@emirates.net.ae, www.cultures.ae, Mosque tours: Sat., Sun., Tue. & Thu.,10am at Jumeirah Mosque St. Lukes Church, Ras Al Khaimah.07 236 4007/050 560 3782 St. Mary’s Church, Dubai...................................... 335 8504 South African Women’s Association (SAWA).......055 508 4721 Chairperson: Yvonne Callaghan; email: admin@sawa-uae.org Tango Dubai - Paul Bradley............................ 050 645 4004 Website: www.tangodubai.com The Emirates Children’s Symphony Orchestra Conductor - Mr. Riad Kudsi............................ 050 633 5270 Email: csokudsi@emirates.net.ae UAE Photo............................... email: hbos@emirates.net.ae Every last Sunday of the month. www.uae-photo.com United Christian Church of Dubai....................... 884 6623 Evangelical Church Services. Members from more than 50 nationalities. Website: www.uccdubai.com Women’s Guild Dubai/Sharjah Jane Henderson..................394 5331, Gil Salway....394 3185 Word of Life Church, Sharjah......050 457 3836 /050 735 8117 Email: jo@samaritans.org. English Service, Fridays - 10:30am. www.samaritans.org operated by Samaritans in UK
SERVICE DIRECTORY 24-HOUR WALK - IN CLINIC Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) ACUPUNCTURE Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Acupuncturist AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Bassmah Al Rowaily, Specialist Family Medicine ALLERGY & ASTHMA Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Mina Milovanovic, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Fakhri Ahmed Azzam, Specialist Paediatrics AMBULANCE SERVICES American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 ANAESTHESIA American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Bassam Al Asad, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Ali Ibrahim, Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Jochen Bongardt, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Mari Aallos Ravenna, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Rajesh Pattanayak, Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Tibor Serdult, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Mohammad Zafar Khan, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Nayzak Raoof, Specialist Anaesthetist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nalla Sivam Natarajan, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Salma Nadir Al Mnini, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Yasameen Majid, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Sherin Joseph Sunil, Specialist Anaesthetist ANDROLOGY (Deals with male health, particularly relating to the male reproductive system and urological problems) Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 ANTE - NATAL CLASSES & CLINICS American Hospital Dubai......................... 050 558 5901 Ms. Froozandeh Afshar, Midwife Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR.......................... 424 3777 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa B. Sulaiman, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 4 | JULY Connector
Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist ANTI - AGEING CLINICS (TREATMENTS) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 ART & CRAFT CLASSES, CENTRES & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Lotus Educ. Institute (Arts & Design)............ 391 1718 ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Humeira Badsha – Consultant Rheumatology, American Board Certified AUDIO - VESTIBULAR CLINICS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr. Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine Ms. Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist AUDIOLOGY CLINIC Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist BACK CARE SPECIALISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Jin- Yul Lee, Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr Waseem Raja, Specialist Rheumatologist Dr Fadi Ajine, Specialist Rheumatologist Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Catalin Majer, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Walid Othman, Consultant Orthopaedic BALLOONS Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 Party Centre LLC, Garhoud...........283 1353/ 297 9125 Party Centre LLC, Media City........................ 453 3373 www.mypartycentre.com BEAUTY SALONS 1847- Executive Grooming for Men................. 330 1847 Abbey Beauty Lounge, Souk Al Bahar............. 430 8572 info@abbeybeautylounge.com Amaya Salon & Spa Downtown Burj.............. 374 1496 Amaya Salon & Spa Silicon Oasis................... 320 7390 BBLUNT Hair & Care(Men & Women), DIFC..352 6300 Blossom Beauty Salon, Al Barsha...454 8414/ 050 561 8560 N.BAR - Fast glamour for nails.... 800 NBAR / 346 1100 NAILS AT HOME–prepared to be pampered.. 298 0707 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622 www.connector.ae
BRAIN TUMOR & NEUROVASCULAR UNIT Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7711 Dr Ahmed Bitar, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology Dr Sarmad Al Shammaa, Specialist Neurology Dr Sandeep B. K, Specialist Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology) Dr Maysaa AlKayem, Specialist Anaesthesiology Pallavi Malik, Speech Therapist
CAKE DECORATING CLASSES Tavola Studio, Gold and Diamond Park.......... 388 3767 Certified Wilton and PME Courses CARDIAC HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................... 800 6332273 Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Alja Vlahovic Stipac, Specialist Cardiologist CARDIOLOGY Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohammad Motaweh Specialist Cardiologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Azan Salem Binbrek, Consultant Cardiologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Alja Vlahovic Stipac, Specialist Cardiologist Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Hassan El Tamimi, Specialist Cardiology www.connector.ae
CHILDREN’S THERAPY Kalimati Speech & Communication Center... 283 9196 CHIROPODY Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic .......................................................................... 349 6333 Kersten Elliott, Chiropodist / Podiatrist (UK) CIRCUMCISION Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Amgad Farouk, Consultant Urologist CLINICS & HOSPITALS Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 American Hospital Dubai................................ 336 7777 Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Neuro Spinal Hospital....................342 0000/ 315 7777 Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 COCHLEAR IMPLANTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist COLORECTAL SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon COSMETIC DENTISTRY Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Dr Johnny Haddad, DDS, DU, AACD Dr William’s Dental Center............................. 346 7677 Dr Ihab William, DDS, DU, AACD Connector JULY | 5
“If you cant find what you’re looking for, visit www.connector.ae”
BREAST SCREENING CLINIC American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6399 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN. Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Sreelatha Gopalakrishnan, Specialist OBS/GYN Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa B. Sulaiman, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdiff.................................. .......................................... 050 114 6549 / 050 509 2236 GymJuniorz (British Orchard Nurseries)......... 398 3536 Tender Hearts Arena....................................................... ..........................321 3138/ 050 349 3596/ 050 887 3455 Recreational Services for kids w/ Special Abilities.
SERVICE DIRECTORY
BIRTHDAY PARTIES Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 FunTime Parties, www.dubaifuntime.com.. 052 993 3753 Petting Farm Parties-Poshpaws Animal Sanctuary....... ................................................................... 056 604 4091 Facebook-Poshpaws Animal-Sanctuary-Kennels-Cattery
COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY (Advanced medical aesthetic treatments) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................... 800 6332273 Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist COSMETIC THERAPIST (Rehabilitation of scar tissue, scar camouflage, permanent make-up corrections) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................... 800 6332273 CYCLING REVOLUTION NIGHTS Stewart Howison....................................... 050 680 4528 Revolution cycles presents revolution nights every Wednesday night at the Dubai Autodrome 6pm – 9pm. Free for all to Run, Walk, Jog or cycle at Revolution nights. For all ages, this is the safest place to learn to ride or just get fit! No Helmet No Ride. DANCE LESSONS bnf Dance Academy (www.bnf.ae).................... 364 4881 Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Belly Dancing. Email: school@bnf.ae Sharmila Dance..................................050 858 1083 / 84 Hip Hop, Jazz, St.Jazz, Lyrical Contemporary & Classical Ballet Classes. www.sharmiladance.com; email: info@sharmiladance.com DENTAL IMPLANTS Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch..... 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon DENTISTS Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Carsten Froelich, Dental Surgeon Dr Kahtan Wardeh, General Dentist Dr Shahanas Mohamed, Dental Surgeon Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr May Abdul Muniem Mahdi Dentist Bright Smile Dental & Orthodontic Center.. 344 9675 Dr Tariq Sahawneh, Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hussam Chaykhouni, General Dentist British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Deon Hugo, General Dentist, BChD (SA) Dr Faisal Munif, General Dentist, BDS (UK) Dr Stephen Reid, General Dentist BDS (UK) Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontist & Implantologist (UK) Dr Y.S. Tosun, DDS, Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hani Abd-ul-Salam, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (CANADA) 6 | JULY Connector
City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sondos Awad, General Dentist Dr Shallen Verma, Specialist Dentist Dr Ramesh Kumar, Specialist Orthodontics Dentist Dr Ketan Parekh, Specialist Orthodontics Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Dr Anmol Batria, General Dentist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Evan O'Malley, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Nora Powell, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Dr Gilda Behnam (Orthodontist) Dr Emma Caseley, G.P. (Dentist) Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist Dr Hani A. Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Marija Pavlovic, Periodontist & Oral Implantologist OraCare Dental Clinic.................................... 392 7550 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.
Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Cornelia Prevot, GP Dentist Dr Tahereh Zehtaban, GP Dentist DERMATOLOGISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Ibrahim Abbara Registrar Dermatologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Samer Kudsi, Specialist Dermatology Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Dr Rolf Soehnchen, Consultant Dermatologist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Bina Rabadia, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Radmila Lukian, Specialist Dermatologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Bina Rabadia, Specialist Dermatologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist Minal Medical Center...................................... 342 0990 Minal Specialised Clinic Dermatology...... 06 574 9610 DIABETES COUNSELLING American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6876 Dr Hubert Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist www.connector.ae
DIALYSIS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6370 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr Viorica Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273)
DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery DIGESTIVE & LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY (General & Laparoscopic Surgery) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION Lexicon Reading Center........................... 050 795 4428 www.LexiconReadingCenter.org EAR, NOSE & THROAT SPECIALISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Tarek Eissa Mohamed Hussin ENT Specialist Dr Michel Charles Szalay Marcel ENT Specialist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Vikas Nehru, Specialist ENT/ Head & Neck Surgery Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dr Sasa Janjanin, Specialist ENT Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Sasa Janjanin, ENT Specialist Dr Udaya Chand Das, ENT Specialist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mohamad I. El – Naggar, Consultant ENT Dr Ghassan Younes, Specialist ENT Surgeon Dr Nikita Malhotra, Specialist ENT Surgeon www.connector.ae
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS Professional Minds FZ LLC..................... 050 921 8035 Proficient Nursery set up. Website: www.prminds.org Email: info@prminds.org EMERGENCY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6644 Dr Hesham El- Latif, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Imad Fakhani, Registrar Emergency Medicine Dr Nader Hassaballa, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Colin Bullard, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Mueed Ahmad, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Mohan Koppuravuri, Consultant Emergency Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7777 Dr Ahmed Moneir, General Practicioner Dr Ahmed Abdelhameed, Specialist Undersupervision Internal Medicine Dr Laila Ahmad, General Practitioner Dr Muhammad Noor, General Practicioner Dr Manei Blei, General Practicioner ENDOCRINOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Hubert Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Khalid Al Ghofaili, Specialist Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Dia) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mohamed Nabil Mahna, Specialist Endocrinology ENTERTAINMENT & EVENT MANAGEMENT Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 EXECUTIVE HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) EXECUTIVE MEDICALS Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 EXERCISE / FITNESS CONSULTATION Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 FAMILY GENERAL PRACTICE Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dr John McCallen, Specialist Family Medicine Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Barbara Vela, G.P. General Practitioner Dr N.S.Prasad, G.P. General Practitioner Connector JULY | 7
“If you cant find what you’re looking for, visit www.connector.ae”
DIETICIAN (See Weight Loss) Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Akram Osman, Dietician American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6606 Mariam Saleh, Dietician May El Moghrabi, Dietician Dana Al Shaka’a, Dietician City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Leila Smaily MA, RD, BSc Canadian Board Certified Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian
EAR PROTECTIONS Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Riza A.V, Audiologist
SERVICE DIRECTORY
DIAGNOSTICS Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273)
Dr Ahmar Ghorbanpor, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Haris Akhtar, G.P. General Practitioner Dr Mostafa Vasigh, G.P. General Practitioner FAMILY MEDICINE Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Athir Ghanim, Specialist in Family Medicine Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Maged Shurrab, Specialist in Family Medicine Dr H.M. Idrees, Specialist in Family Medicine City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777
Dr Bassmah Al Rowaily, Specialist Family Medicine Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic ......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Dr Susan Norton, Family Medicine (CANADA) Mark Janowski, MD Specialist Internal Medicine (USA) Dr Yin Cheong Ng Rundell, Specialist Internal Medicine (UK) Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Helen Johns, Specialist Family Medicine FERTILITY CLINIC Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 FETAL MEDICINE Fetal Medicine & Genetic Center................... 360 4040 Dr Afshin PourMirza, Specialist OBS./GYN. Fetal Maternal Medicine (Germany) Dr Ulrich Honemeyer, Specialist OBS./GYN. (Germany), Master of Ultrasound Obs/Gyn, Consultant in DHA Dr Shanthi Sairam, Specialist OBS./GYN. Diploma in Fetal Medicine (UK) Kathleen Le Marquand, Genetic Counselor, FHGSA (Australia) Serenity Clinic Fetal Maternal Care............... 360 4829 Dr Soraya Farah, Specialist Obs/Gyn Fetal Maternal Medicine (France) FITNESS CENTRES & HEALTH CLUBS Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 TribeFit, Dubai Marina (tribefit.com).... Call 800 87423 FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy & Proctoscopy) Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Suhail Kasim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad MD, Consultant Gastroenterologist GASTROENTEROLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Regina Will, Specialist Gastroenterologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Anand Nathwani Specialist Gastroenterologist 8 | JULY Connector
City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Wagdy Emile Mikhail, Specialist Gastroenterologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Federica Margherita Fabris, Specialist Gastroenterologist GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353 Dr Adnan Abuhammour, Consultant Gastroenterologist GENERAL PRACTITIONERS (See Family/General Medicine) Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Ivica Djupovac, General Practitioner Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Marco Labib Anton General Practitioner Dr Ashraf Fathi Omer General Practitioner Dr Sara Benish General Practitioner Dr Abdul Majeed Salih Abdullah General Practitioner Dr Jerica Lei Pajo General Practitioner City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Marvie Hinampas, General Practitioner Dr Haritha Potu, General Practitioner Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Shadi Najem, General Practitioner Dr Ammar Hassan, General Practitioner Dr Hind Khalid Mohammed, General Practitioner Dr Atique Ur Rehman, General Practitioner Dr Ali Sabah, General Practitioner Dr Saima Khan, General Practitioner GENERAL SURGERY Abbara Poly Clinic............................................ 268 5333 Dr Ismail Abbara (Frankfurt Univ) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Nabil Abdulla Abdulkader Specialist General Surgeon City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Ali Hassan, Specialist General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Dejan Stepic, Specialist General Surgeon Dr Abdulkader Weiss, Specialist General Surgeon www.connector.ae
GERIATRICS (Ageing) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Senthil Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatric Medicine Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp. Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINING DuGym...................................................... 050 553 6283 W: www.dugym.com; E: suzanne@dugym.com
www.connector.ae
HAEMORRHOIDS Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Ali Hassan, Specialist General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon HAIR EXTENSIONS Gold Salon.................................321 1423, 050 625 0288 Great Lengths to go..................321 5162, 050 535 5527 Karkafi Hair...............................352 8711 / 03 766 2177 HAIR PRODUCTS Great Lengths Hair Extensions....................... 321 5162 Great Lengths UAE.................................. 050 625 0288 Exclusive Distributors and Educators JOICO Hair Colors & Hair care..................... 605 8516 Philip Kingsley Hair Care................................ 605 8516 Tanagra at Gold Salon..................................... 321 1423 HAIR REMOVAL Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) HAIR SALONS BBLUNT Hair & Care (Men & Women), DIFC.......... .......................................................................... 352 6300 JetSet - For fabulous hair days........................... 330 0886 HAIR TRANSPLANTATION Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Sajjad Haider Khan, Specialist In Hair Restoration Surgery HAIRDRESSERS Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622 Connector JULY | 9
“If you cant find what you’re looking for, visit www.connector.ae” www.mydubaiconnection.com”
GYNAECOLOGISTS & OBSTETRICS Abbara Poly Clinic........................................... 268 5333 Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353 Dr Maria Nikolopoulou, Specialist OBS/ GYNE Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Valentina Ghorashi, Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Rupinder Kaur Ruprai, Specialist in Gynaecology & Obstetrics Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist in Gynaecology & Obstetrics American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr Omowunmi Braithwaite, Consultant Obs/Gyn Dr Arathil Candoth Rajalakshmi, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dr Anthony Brignoni, Specialist Obs/Gyn Surgeon Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Galina Stefanova Specialist OBS/GYN Dr Amal William Habib Specialist OBS/GYN Dr Munima Habib Registrar OBS/GYN City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sheikha Alia Al Qassimi, Specialist Obstetrics & Gynecology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN. Dr Rajesh Devassy, Specialist OBS./GYN Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr Sreelatha Gopalakrishnan, Specialist OBS/GYN Fetal Medicine & Genetic Center................... 360 4040 Dr Afshin PourMirza, Specialist OBS./GYN. Fetal Maternal Medicine (Germany) Dr Ulrich Honemeyer, Specialist OBS./GYN. (Germany), Master of Ultrasound Obs/Gyn, Consultant in DHA Dr Shanthi Sairam, Specialist OBS./GYN. Diploma in Fetal Medicine (UK) Kathleen Le Marquand, Genetic Counselor, FHGSA (Australia) Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Dr Azza Gouda Attia Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa Sulaiman Al Nasseri, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Serenity Clinic Fetal Maternal Care............... 360 4829 Dr Soraya Farah, Specialist Obs/Gyn Fetal Maternal Medicine (France) Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Dolores Ruth Kent, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7777 / 315 7877 Bassam Nouh, Specialist General Surgery
HAND SURGERY Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Jose Manuel Rojo, Hand Surgeon Specialist Dr Christiana Savvidou, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon HEARING AIDS Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist HEART CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6364 Dr Steven Griffin, Sp. Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Khaldoun Taha, Consultant Cardiologist Dr Omar Hallak, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Dr Mohamed Salem, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist HERNIA Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)........... .......................................................................... 268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Hussein Naji, Specialist Pediatric Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery HOMEOPATHY Al Fida Medical Centre, Al Attar Mall, Karama..335 5357 Dr Subair Panikkaveettil, G.P. Homeopathy HOSPITALIST American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Senthil Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatrics Medicine Dr Saria Gouher, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Elie Nehme, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp. Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine IMPLANTOLOGIST British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon INFECTIOUS DISEASE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Moeena Zain, Sp. Infectious Disease INTERNAL MEDICINE Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Sevdalina Velizarova, Specialist Internal Medicine Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Abrar Hussein Consultant Internal Medicine Dr Sadeer Samara Specialist Internal Medicine City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Moayad Hasan, Specialist Cardiology (Cardiovascular Diseases) 10 | JULY Connector
Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)........ 800 352 Dr Dragana Sarenac, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Rula Albadri, Consultant Internal Medicine Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Mina Milovanovic, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Iwona Marczak, Specialist Internal Medicine Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic..349 6333 Dr Yin Cheong Ng Rundell, Specialist Internal Medicine (UK) Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mazen Raid Naba, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Salvin George, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Ihab Mohd Ramadan, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Rihab Mohamed Elnour, Specialist Internal Medicine INTERVENTIONAL NEURO RADIOLOGY Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7725 / 315 7722 Stenting, Coiling & Embolization Dr Sandeep B.K Specialist Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology) JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGEONS Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic KENNELS & CATTERY Animal Care Centre.................................. 050 646 7792 www.animalcarecentre.biz Deira Veterinary Clinic.............258 1881, 050 651 6440 Website: www.dr-azziz.com Poshpaws Kennels & Cattery................... 050 273 0973 www.poshpawsdubai.com KINESIOLOGY KinesioCoach (ICPKP), Knowledge Village.... 276 1155 W: www.kinesiocoach.ae; E: info@kinesiocoach.ae LANGUAGE CENTRES Dar-el-ilm school of languages........................ 331 0221 Arabic for Kids and Foreign Languages to Adults & Kids www.dubailanguages.com The Arabic Language Centre........................... 331 5600 Specialists in teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language to Adults LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTORECTOMY Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Rajesh Devassy, OBS/GYN Laparoscopy LAPAROSCOPY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Anthony Brignoni, Specialist Obs/Gyn Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Rajesh Devassy, OBS/GYN Laparoscopy www.connector.ae
LASER HAIR REMOVAL American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Sidra Zia, Laser Therapist LASER SKIN SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist LEARNING CENTRES Kalimati Speech & Communication Center.. 283 9196
LITHOTRIPSY - ESWL (Removal of Kidney Stones without surgery) Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)..268 5333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6642 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) MEDITATIVE ARTS Meditation for World Peace, Pranic Healing Center ...368 8067 / 368 8104 ; Email: phfdubai@emirates.net.ae 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 2, The Village......................... 447 1884 Jumeirah, Al Wasl Road.................................... 388 4815 Jumeirah Park Pavilion...................................... 551 9901 Dubai Mall, Ice Rink area.......................... 055 795 0367 E-mail: info@brooklynmelodies.com Website: www.brooklynmelodies.com NAIL STUDIOS The Nail Beautique........................................... 348 1888 NEONATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, Consultant Neonatologist Dr Umair Sharih, Specialist Pediatrician NEPHROLOGY (Kidney Diseases) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr Viorica Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist www.connector.ae
NEURO - LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP) Matrix Consulting (Training).......................... 343 2555 NLP Certification programs, Time Line Therapy®, Hypnosis, NLP Coaching NEURO - REHABILITATION Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Kaydar Al Chalabi, Specialist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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 Dr Nicandro de Figueiredo Neto, Specialist Neurosurgery Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Ahmed Bitar, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Catalin Majer, Specialist Neurological Surgery NEUROLOGIST Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Khalid Abdul Jabbar Al Saffar Specialist Neurologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Amin Abdullah Al Shawabkeh, Specialist Neurologist Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology Dr Sarmad Al Shammaa, Specialist Neurology NEUROPHYSIOLOGY Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology NUCLEAR MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6643 Dr Shah Numani, Consultant Nuclear Med. NURSERY (PRIVATE) (See Schools) Al Barsha Seashells Nursery............................ 341 3404 www.seashellsnursery.com Al Safa Early Learning Centre Tel no: 342 9575; Email: newsafanursery@gmail.com Branch Tel no: 344 3878; safaelcbranch@gmail.com British Orchard Nurseries.............................................. .......................................800-PRESCHOOL /398 3536 Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Deira, JBR, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Media City, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi. www.britishorchardnursery.com Connector JULY | 11
“If you cant find what you’re looking for, visit www.connector.ae” www.mydubaiconnection.com”
Little Pandas Early Learning Centre, Jumeirah..344 6371 www.littlepandaselc.com
Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273)
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon
Children's Oasis Nursery...............348 8981 / 379 0790 2m - 4 yrs, flexible schedule, following EYFS Emirates British Nursery, Mirdif..................... 288 9222 Umm Sequim.....348 9996, Motorcity............... 567 6555 First Steps Nursery Montessori....348 6301 / 348 6302 www.firststepsnm.com; firststepsnm@gmail.com Jebel Ali Village Nurseries JBR Branch..................................................424 3791 / 2 Meadows Branch............................................... 422 4222 Arabian Ranches Branch................................... 368 9882 Lakes................................................................. 454 8404 Al Furjan Branch............................................... 551 6335 www.jebelalinursery.com Jumeirah International Nurseries Al Safa branch (jinspire.com)............................ 394 5567 Al Wasl branch (jinspire.com)........................... 349 9065 Southridge, Burj Downtown (jinspire.com)....... 456 4955 Ladybird Nursery, Jumeirah - 1........................ 344 1011 Ladybird Nursery, Umm Suqeim - 3................ 346 5240
Odyssey Nursery...................... 348 8805/ 056 600 7657 French, English & Arabic, 7:30am-6pm, 4mths - 4yrs www.odysseynursery.com Small Steps Nursery Mirdif............................. 288 3347 Email: smallstepsnursery@hotmail.com Website: www.smallstepsnursery.ae The Blossom Nursery............................ 055 NURSERY Academic City, Downtown Dubai, Umm Suqeim & Umm Al Sheif. 6mo-6yrs, British Curriculum, transportation offered Vernus Early Learning Centre, Umm Suqeim..321 4606 W: www.vernuselc.ae; E: info@vernuselc.ae
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 ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr Maroun Khoury, Consultant Oncologist Dr Faraz Khan, Specialist Oncologist Dr Nidal Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem ONLINE SHOPPING The Perfect Gift (Gifts & Flowers Delivery)................... ...................................................... www.theperfectgift.ae 12 | JULY Connector
OPEN MRI SCREENING Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) OPHTHALMOLOGISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Nadim Habash, Sp. Ophthalmologist Dr Ammar Safar, Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Mansoor Movaghar, Specialist Pediatric Ophthalmologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohammad Samir Jamal Specialist Ophthalmologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Adnan Obaid, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr Chidamber Srinivas, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr Gurdeep Singh, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr K.R. Sathish, Specialist Ophthalmology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anwar Hamdan Sajwani, Consultant Ophthalmology Dr Naima Ben Moussa, Specialist Ophthalmology Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lama Toufiq Sharbek, Specialist Ophthalmologist ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Dr Luis Gavin, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hani Abdul Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon ORTHODONTISTS Bright Smile Dental & Orthodontic Center.. 344 9675 British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Y.S. Tosun, Specialist Orthodontist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Gilda Behnam (Orthodontist) Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist ORTHOPAEDISTS Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Hans-Joachim Poessel, Consultant in Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Dr Ibraheem Saleh Hijazi, Consultant Orthopedic American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Ghazwan Maki, Sp. Orthopaedic Dr Tarek Abuzakuk, Sp. Orthopaedic Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Tabet Ahmed Al Sadek Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Mohamed Ahmed Mashhour Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Iyad Al Souri, Specialist Orthopedic www.connector.ae
PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Medgate Center ( Jumeirah)..... 395 2575 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist. E: drmazen@drmazenpediatric.com PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr Nidal Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic PAEDIATRIC SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Hussein Naji, Specialist Pediatric Surgeon www.connector.ae
PAEDIATRICIAN Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohamed Ahmed Al Khojai Specialist Pediatrician Dr Wasfi Jaouni Consultant Pediatric Surgeon Dr Mervat Hosny Faragalla Specialist Pediatrician Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Medgate Center ( Jumeirah)..... 395 2575 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist. E: drmazen@drmazenpediatric.com Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Fakhri Azzam, Specialist Paediatrics Dr Mustafa Mohamed Helmi, Consultant Paediatrics Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hala Marouf, Consultant Paediatrician & Specialist Neonatologist Dr Shahid Gauhar, Specialist Neonatologist Dr Issam Abd Albari, Specialist Neonatologist Dr S. M Anees, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Indira Tahmiscija Bakija, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Hisham Maree Khalil, Specialist Paediatrician PAEDIATRICS Treatment of all childhood illness; Assessment of growth and development; Immunisation; Kidney diseases in children and bedwetting. Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Riham Ammar, Specialist Paediatrics American Hospital Clinics, DMC.................. 377 5500 Dr Rim Albalkhi, Specialist Pediatrician American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Abed Aydin, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Omer Ahmed, Consultant Pediatrician Dr Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, Consultant Pediatrician Dr Basil Nasrallah, Specialist Pediatrician Dr David Cremonesini, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Umair Sharih, Specialist Pediatrician City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Ayman Jabbar, Specialist Pediatrics Dr Zakieh Al Jayousi, Specialist Pediatrics Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 PALLIATIVE MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp. Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine PARTY SOLUTIONS Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 Connector JULY | 13
“If you cant find what you’re looking for, visit www.connector.ae” www.mydubaiconnection.com”
PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist
PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)........... .......................................................................... 268 5333
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr William Murrell, Specialist Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Board Certified Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Kutaiba Salman, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Wail Ahmad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Chris Whately, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Imtiaz Hashmi, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Anwar Sadath, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Barry McKillop, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Maan Taba, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Salman Farrukh Hameed, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Azzam Fayyad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Nikola Vagic, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Sripathi Rao, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Benjamin Joseph, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Anand Gorva, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Ahmad Shukri Issa, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Ehab Saad Mostafa, Specialist Internal Medicine – Rheumatology Dr Mohamed Abdelrhman Elzaki, General Practitioner Dr Muhammad Ali Raffat, General Practitioner Dr Mohammad Salah Abdelaal, General Practitioner Dr Mohamed Ali Shafik, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon - ER Dr Usman Ahmed, General Practitioner Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Hussam Abdul Kader, Specialist Orthopaedic
PARTY SUPPLIES Party Centre LLC, Garhoud...........283 1353/ 297 9125 Party Centre LLC, Media City........................ 453 3373 www.mypartycentre.com PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6139 Dr Aaron Han, Consultant Clinical Pathologist Dr Kadria Syed, Specialist Anatomic Pathologist PERIODONTOLOGY (Gum Treatment) British Dental Clinic........................................ 342 1318 Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontist & Implantologist (UK) Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist PEST CONTROL SERVICES Benchmark Pest Control & Cleaning Svc...... 235 5937 benchdxb@eim.ae; www.pestprouae.com PET GROOMING Pets Habitat, Barsha......................................... 341 8085 Pets for sale, please call us or visit www.petshabitat.com Poshpaws Kennels & Cattery................... 050 273 0973 Shampooch Mobile Grooming, Salon, Training, Daycare & Boutique Hotel.............................. 340 0507 www.shampooch.ae, email: info@shampooch.ae PET RELOCATION Animal Care Centre.................................. 050 646 7792 www.animalcarecentre.biz PHOTOGRAPHY Goldfish Photography & Video..390 3586/056 244 6141 www.goldfishdubai.com; hello@goldfishdubai.com ReFrame Photography - Engagements, Pregnancy & Events - www.reframe.ae – 050 501 5895 PHYSICAL & REHABILITATION SERVICES American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 5060 Dr Nazakat Hussein, Specialist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PHYSIOTHERAPIST Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Sarah Lloyd-Davies Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Ms. Kusum Jham, Physiotherapist Ms. Abroo K Malik, Physiotherapist Ms. Omnia Mahdi El Ansary, Physiotherapist Ms. Aparna Taneja BPT Ms. Katha Upadhyay BPT Ms. Jane Gomintong Bsc PT 14 | JULY Connector
Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Wasim Labban - MSc. Physiotherapist Ida Olden - Physiotherapist Nirvana Ramharakh - Physiotherapist Rachel Macloughlin - Physiotherapist Alicja Gozdzialska - Physiotherapist Cristina Lenuta Cracium - Physiotherapist Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Binil Pillai, Physiotherapist Kelly Lara Hamilton, Physiotherapist Elisabeth Palmquist, Physiotherapist Kate Booth, Physiotherapist Miraline M. Castillo, Physiotherapist Maureen M. Martin, Physiotherapist Andrzej Andrew Sulimierski, Physiotherapist Anne Katherine Gue, Physiotherapist Richie Gue, Physiotherapist Fratin Madaline, Physiotherapist PILATES Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 The Hundred Wellness Center........................ 344 7333 www.thehundred.ae, email: info@thehundred.ae PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Zuhair Al Fardan, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Nikolina Lalou, Specialist Plastic Surgeon PLASTIC SURGERY (See Cosmetic Surgery) City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Zoran Lekic, Specialist Plastic surgeon PRIMARY CARE CLINICS American Hospital Clinics, DMC.................. 377 5500 Dr Qudsia Malik, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Edward White, Consultant Family Medicine American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Fadi Hamwi, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Aamerah Shah, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Fazel Khalili, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Mariam Dehyar, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Tariq Akbar, Consultant Family Medicine PSYCHIATRISTS Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Samaa Sherif El Abd, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Bahar Subasi Celen Specialist Psychiatrist BR Medical Suites, DHCC............................. 445 8585 Dr Hossein Mubarak, Specialist Psychiatrist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) PSYCHOLOGISTS Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.349 6333 Dr Valeria Risoli, Clinical Psychologist (ITALY) www.connector.ae
RADIOLOGY Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Open MRI, Muti Slice CT, X Ray, Mammography, Ultrasound, Cardiac Doppler Dr Binu Jose, Specialist Radiologist Mr. Biju Philip, Chief Radiographer American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6643 Dr Shah Numani, Consultant Nuclear Medicine/ PET/CT Dr Raouf Bessifi, Specialist Radiologist Dr Kartikeya Kantawala, Specialist Radiologist Dr Mahmoud Hamza, Specialist Radiologist Dr Sonal Arjuna, Specialist Radiologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Hany Moustafa Afifi Consultant Radiologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Open MRI, Multi Slice CT, X Ray, Fluoroscopy, Color Doppler, Mammogram, Ultrasound etc with Male & Female Radiographers & Radiologists Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7722 Functional MRI, Multislice C.T. Scan, Biplan Angiography, Ultrasound & X-rays REAL ESTATE Harbor Real Estate.............325 1616 / 050 916 6543 Rent, Sale, Property Management, Evaluation, Handover, Snagging & Project Management. RHEUMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Waseem Raja, Specialist Rheumatologist Dr Fadi Ajine, Specialist Rheumatologist Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Humeira Badsha – Consultant Rheumatology, American Board Certified www.connector.ae
SCHOOLS Nord Anglia International School.................. 361 4330 Regent Int’l School (risdubai.com).................. 360 8830 Sunmarke School (sunmarkedubai.com).......... 360 8830 SCHOOLS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS Al Noor Training Centre for Children .with Special Needs .......................................................................... 340 4844 Dubai Centre for Special Needs...................... 344 0966 Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre................... 340 0005 Tender Hearts Arena....................................................... ..........................321 3138/ 050 349 3596/ 050 887 3455 SECOND HAND CLOTHES Dubai Center for Special Needs...................... 337 8246 Holy Trinity...................................................... 337 0247 Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre................... 340 0005 SKIN CANCER SCREENING Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery SKIN CARE & BEAUTY THERAPY Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist dermatologist SLEEPING DISORDER American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Emad Kowatli, Specialist Internal Med. Dr Rashid Nadeem, Specialist Internal Med. Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Sasa Janjanin, ENT Specialist SMOKING CESSATION American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Emad Kowatli, Specialist Internal Medicine SPA 1847- Executive Grooming for Men................. 330 1847 Heart and Soul Spa, Al Barari.......................... 320 7350 MAVEN SPA - Oasis for Beauty, Relaxation & Wellness. Dubai............288 8480; Abu Dhabi.............02 443 3700 N.BAR - Fast glamour for nails..800 NBAR / 346 1100 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Mrs. Houria Bey Speech Therapist Connector JULY | 15
“If you cant find what you’re looking for, visit www.connector.ae” www.mydubaiconnection.com”
RADIATION ONCOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 336 7777 Dr Salim Rassou, Consultant Radiation Oncologist Dr Lillian Lily Shakibnia, Specialist Radiation Oncologist Gulf International Cancer Center............ 050 666 4625 Dr Aly Abdel Razek, FACRO
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Deon Hugo, BChD (South Africa) Dr William’s Dental Center............................. 346 7677 Dr Ihab William, Specialist Endodontics Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Sinan Salim, Conservative Dentist
SERVICE DIRECTORY
PULMONOLOGISTS (Respiratory Diseases) Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353 Dr Siraj K. Ahmed, Specialist Pulmonary Disease American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Emad Kowatli, Specialist Internal Med Dr Rashid Nadeem, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Babith Mankidy, Consultant Internal Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nasser Ahmad Daaboul, Consultant Respiratory Medicine
Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Viviane Cappellari, Speech Therapist (Brazil) Kalimati Speech & Communication Center.. 283 9196 Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Nusaiba Sallam - Speech Therapist Hanouf Hassan - Speech Therapist Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Pallavi Malik, Speech Therapist Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre................... 340 0005 SPINAL SURGEONS Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Catalin Majer, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Walid Othman, Consultant Orthopaedic SPORTS MEDICINE Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic STORAGE Storall LLC (www.storall.ae)............................ 880 3644 Self-Storage, Warehousing & Logistics – info@storall.ae SUN BED (Vertical Tanning Unit) Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 TAILORING Royal Fashion Men’s Tailoring & Textiles Near Burjuman Centre...................................... 396 8282 Souk Madinat Jumeirah.................................... 368 6192 Jumeirah Road................................................... 394 4844 Jumeirah Beach Hotel....................................... 348 6878 JLT “C” Goldcrest Exec..................................... 443 8766 JW Marriott Hotel............................................ 432 3166 Westin Hotel, Al Sufouh 2................................ 399 7172 THYROID CLINIC American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hubert Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist TRAINING Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 Unique UK & US Accredited Professional Practitioner Qualifications & Courses in Positive Psychology: Clinical Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, Counselling, NLP Practitioner, Master & Coach, Effective Parenting, EQ & Lie Detection. info@transforminst.com URINARY INCONTINENCE Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)..268 5333 16 | JULY Connector
UROLOGIST Abbara Poly Clinic........................................... 268 5333 Dr Ismail Abbara (Frankfurt Univ) Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Jamal Jamil, Specialist Urologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Dawood Mohammed Specialist Urologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Essa Kazim, Consultant Urologist
Dr Jamal Abdul Karim Jamil, Consultant Urologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Amgad Farouk, Consultant Urologist Dr Foroozan Khezri, Specialist Urologist Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Ramiz Atassi, Specialist Urology VARICOSE VEINS Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Mohamed Usman Shaikh, Specialist General Surgery VASECTOMY Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 VETERINARY CLINICS USVC - Umm Suqeim Veterinary Centre www.usvetcentre.com ; 348 3799 / 321 0799 Dr Malcolm EJ Rose, BVSc MACVSc MRCVS (UK) Dr Monique Strange, BVSc MACVSc MRCVS (Aus) Dr Scott McDougall, BVMS MRCVS (UK) Dr Christopher Queen, BSc BVSc MRCVS (UK) Dr Scott Mersch, BVSc (Hons1) MRCVS (Aus) Dr Anna Crossa, D vet Med (UK/Ch) Dr Adrian Nevill B.S.(USA) BVM&S (UK) Dubai's ONLY 24 hour clinic Easy Parking, central location on Al Wasl Rd opp J3 mall Modern Veterinary Clinic, Al Wasl Rd.........395 3131 Dr Renata Majka, Dr Scott Crosby, Dr Lukasz Juszkiewicz, Dr Lourdes Lavilla, Dr Cristian Segura General, Orthopedics & Exotic Specialists Advanced Pet Care Clinic, 754A Al Wasl...321 2525 GP for animals with special interest of ophthalmology, Dental & soft tissue surgery. Highly experienced staff with state-of-the-art facilities to deliver the highest quality of care. Canadian Veterinary Clinic, Abu Dhabi.02 677 7631 Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic........................... 884 8580 Dr Dieter, Dr Sabine, Dr Sigrun, Dr Danilo, DIP 1, open daily, House calls, 24/7 Emergency line Deira Veterinary Clinic.............258 1881, 050 651 6440 www.connector.ae
WEIGHT LOSS (SEE DIETICIAN) (Obesity and Weight Control Management) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6606 Mariam Saleh, Dietician May El Moghrabi, Dietician Dana Al Shaka’a, Dietician WELL WOMAN CLINIC Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN Dr Sreelatha Gopalakrishnan, Specialist OBS/GYN Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa B. Sulaiman, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Sharda Brata Ghosh, Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif , Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist YOGA Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 Gems of Yoga.............................331 5161, 050 653 2750 Registered Yoga Teacher Training School RYS200 YogaAlliance.org; www.gemsofyogadubai.com, info@gemsofyogadubai.com www.connector.ae
For the full Fitness Calendar, please log to our website: www.connector.ae/ health/mag/ fitness-calendar
List your company for just Dhs 140 per month! Call 04 375 2113 or email gpl@connector-dubai.com for more information.
Connector JULY | 17
“If you cant find what you’re looking for, visit www.connector.ae” www.mydubaiconnection.com”
Nad Al Shiba Veterinary Clinic................ 056 276 0434 Noble Veterinary Clinic.................885 9800 / 885 4848 Green Community, DIP, Emergency 24/7: 050 340 1421 Dr Soheyl Simaei, Dr Magdalena Lisinska Cattery service, Home Visits & Pick up drop off The Veterinary Hospital, Sheikh Zayed Rd. Interchange 3, Exit 43, Umm Sequim............... 338 7726 Dr Max Spicer B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.(UK) and Associates. 24 Hr Emergency 050 6577851, www.vet-hosp.com Vetcare Veterinary Clinic................................. 430 9797 Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Dr Dominik Saurek Veterinary Surgeon DVM PhD, Dr Anastas Petrov Veterinary Surgeon DVM, Dr Paulina Altrych Veterinarian DVM, Dr Agata Osenko Veterinary Surgeon DVM MRCVS Home visits & Emergency 050 550 1698, www.vetcaredubai.com Vienna Veterinary Clinic......... 388 3827/ 050 283 3450 Umm Suqeim 2, Al Thanya St., Villa 59, lots of parking Dr Michaela Gradinger DVM Dr Zoe Hamilton BVSc, MRCVS 24 Hr Emergency, housecalls, cattery, facebook. Zabeel Veterinary Hospital.............................. 334 0011 Emergency 056 655 0942, www.zabeelvet.com
SERVICE DIRECTORY
Dubai Equine Hospital.................................... 336 6666 www.dubaiequine.ae
SUBSCRIPTIONS HAVING TROUBLE FINDING YOUR COPY OF CONNECTOR? WE WILL SEND IT DIRECTLY TO YOUR DOORSTEP EVERY MONTH FOR
GREEN PAGES LISTINGS
DHS 100 PER YEAR (PRICE APPLICABLE TO UAE ONLY - 12 ISSUES)
ONE YEAR: DHS 100 (12 ISSUES)
2015 RATES APPLICABLE
FIRST NAME: ___________________________________ _________________________________________________
LAST NAME: ___________________________________ _________________________________________________
PO BOX: _______________________________________ _________________________________________________
EMIRATE:_______________________________________ EMAIL: _________________________________________ _________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: ___________________________________ _________________________________________________
6 MONTHS CONTRACT (WITH 1 LINE) : DHS 1,155 DHS 195 - EXTRA LINES 12 MONTHS CONTRACT (WITH 1 LINE) : DHS 1,680 DHS 390 - EXTRA LINES
COMPLETE ADDRESS:_________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
For bulk order rates please contact us on
For enquiries, please email gpl@connector-dubai.com or call: 04 375 2113
Tel. No. 04 3902727 Fax No. 04 3908058 email:
admin@connector-dubai.com
You can now read GPL online with our new eMagazine!
Send in this form with your payment to: PO Box 26435, Dubai, UAE.
Check out www.connector.ae/emagazine
Please make cheques payable to
CONNECTOR ADVERTISING JLT
18 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
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 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 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 www.connector.ae
Ahlan Lounge, Arabian Courtyard ................... 3519111 Ajwa, Millennium Airport Hotel....................... 2823464 Al Basha, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa .......... 3995000 Al Dana, Riviera Hotel ..................................... 2222131 Al Diwan, Metropolitan Palace Hotel .............. 2270000 Al Fardous, Sheraton Deira Hotel .................... 2688888 Al Hadheerah, Bab Al Shams ........................... 8096100 Al Iwan, Burj Al Arab Hotel ............................ 3017600 Al Khaima, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort . 3995555 Al Khayal, Jumeirah Beach Hotel...................... 3480000 Al Mandaloun, DIFC....................................... 3637474 Al Mansour Dhow, Radisson Blu Hotel........... 2227171 Al Mijana, Le Meridien Dubai ......................... 2824040 Al Muna, Souk Madinat Jumeirah..................... 3668888 Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah Emirates Towers.......... 3300000 Al Qasr, Dubai Marine Beach Resort................ 3461111 Al Sultan Brahim.............................................. 7011111 Al Tannour, Crowne Plaza ............................... 3311111 Awafi, JW Marriott Hotel, Deira....................... 2624444 Awtar, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Bur Dubai.............. 3171234 Ayam Zaman, Royal Ascot Hotel...................... 3558500 Baladna, Wafi.................................................... 3246444 Bastakiah Nights, Bur Dubai............................ 3537772 Bazerkhan, Capitol Hotel................................. 3460111 Butterfly, Carlton Tower Hotel ........................ 2227111 Café Arabesque, Park Hyatt Hotel.................... 3172222 Ewaan, The Palace, Old Town Dubai................ 4287951 Kabab-Ji ............................................................ 4370122 Kanzaman, Dubai Heritage Village .................. 3937151 Karam Beirut, Mall of the Emirates.................. 3412204 Khan Murjan .................................................... 3279795 Khater, Karama ................................................. 3344334 Lebanese Village Restaurant............................ 3522522 Levantine, Atlantis ........................................... 4262626 Local House, Bastakia Quarter ......................... 3532288 Mazaj, Century Village...................................... 2829952 Mezza House..................................................... 4205444 Mir Amin, Opposite Jumeirah Beach Park ....... 3449921 Na3 Na3, The Address, The Dubai Mall............ 4388888 Olive House ..................................................... 3433110 Reem Al Bawadi, Beach Road........................... 3947444 Sarai................................................................... 4380640 Wafi Gourmet, Wafi City................................. 3244433 Xennya, Holiday Inn ........................................ 3234333 XVA, Bastakia Quarter ..................................... 3535383 ARGENTINIAN / LATINO Asado, The Palace, The Old Town Dubai.......... 4287971 La Parilla, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ..................... 3480000 Malecon, Dubai Marine Beach Resort ............. 3461111 Pachanga, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah.................... 3991111 ASIAN Blades................................................................ 7011128 Eau Zone, The One & Only Royal Mirage ...... 3999999 Ginseng, Vietnamese, Wafi City ...................... 3244777 Hana, Asian fusion, Riviera Hotel..................... 2222131 Connector JULY | 19
you cant find what you’re looking for, visit www.mydubaiconnection.com” SERVICE DIRECTORY /“IfDUBAI DINING Directory
DUBAI DINING DIRECTORY
Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel ................................ 3438888 Japengo, Dubai Mall.......................................... 4341433 Japengo, Mall of the Emirates........................... 3411671 Japengo, Palm Strip........................................... 3454979 Japengo, Sheikh Zayed Road............................. 3435028 Japengo, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...................... 3686575 Lotus One, Convention Tower......................... 3293200 Mun Chi, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa .......... 3995000 Noshi Noshi, Opposite Jumeirah Beach Park .. 3443377 Toshi Grand Millenium Dubai, TECOM ..... 429 9999 White Orchid, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ..... 8836000 AUSTRALIAN Yalumba, Le Meridien Dubai ........................... 2170000 BAR FOOD Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi..................... 3993333 Belgian Beer Café, Crowne Plaza..................... 7012222 Belgian Beer Café, Grand Millenium Dubai, TECOM. .......................................................................... 429 9999 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Carters, Wafi City............................................. 3240000 Cin Cin, Fairmont Hotel .................................. 3118316 Harry’s Place, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ......... 2625555 Harvesters, Crown Plaza Dubai........................ 3311111 Jambase, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...................... 3668888 La Casa del Habano.......................................... 3303308 Left Bank, Souk al Bahar................................... 3684501 Oscar’s Vine Society, Crowne Plaza Dubai....... 3311111 QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club............ 2956000 The Agency, Souk Madinat Jumeirah ............... 3666730 The Cellar, Century Village............................... 2829333 The Terrace, Park Hyatt.................................... 6021234 Trader Vic’s, Mai Tail Lounge, Al Fattan Tower.. 3998993 Trader Vic’s, Souk Madinat Jumeirah............... 3665646 Vintage, Wafi..................................................... 3244100 BRITISH Barzar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........................ 3666730 Fish & Chips Room ......................................... 4270443 Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Hotel .. 3998888 Rivington Grill, Souk al Bahar ........................ 4230903 The Plaice, Century Village .............................. 2868233 BUFFET Bamboo Lagoon, JW Marriott Hotel ............... 6077977 Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 4068999 Dunes Café, Shangri-La Hotel ......................... 3438888 Dusit Delicatessen, Dusit Thani Hotel ............ 3433333 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Market Place, JW Marriott Hotel..................... 2624444 Meridien Village, Le Meridien Dubai .............. 2824040 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3325555 Spice Island, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ............ 2625555 Tahiti, Polynesian, Metropolitan Palace Hotel .2270000 CHINESE Chimes Restaurant............................................ 3234211 China Sea, Al Maktoum Street ........................ 2959816 China Times, Jumeirah Plaza............................ 3442930 20 | JULY Connector
Chinese Pavillion, Jumeira Beach Centre ........ 3444432 Chopstix, Marco Polo Hotel ............................. 2720000 Da Shi Dai ........................................................ 4264636 Duck King, Beach Park Plaza Centre ............... 3428041 Dynasty, Ramada Hotel, Bur Dubai.................. 3519999 Emperor, Capitol Hotel, Satwa......................... 3460111 Golden Dragon Restaurant, Internet City....... 3911480 Golden Dragon Restauran, Jebel Ali Free Zone...8815242 Hukama, The Address Downtown.................... 4368888 Lan Kwai-Fong, Opposite Movenpick Hotel .. 3353680 Long Yin, Le Meridien Dubai .......................... 2824040 Mandarin Tree Restaurant............................... 4475022 Mini Chinese, Al Diyafah Street ...................... 3459976 Noodle Bowl ..................................................... 3453381 Peacock, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort ....... 3995533 RED Lounge Terrace, Raffles Dubai................ 3248888 Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel ...................... 3438888 Summer Place, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ...... 3430000 The China Club, Radisson Blu Hotel................ 2057333 The Noble House, Raffles Hotel ...................... 3149888 Zheng He’s, Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 Zyng Asian Grill, Ibn Battuta Mall .................. 3669808 FILIPINO Barrio Fiesta, Bur Juman................................... 3594158 Delmon.............................................................. 3369561 Kabalen Restaurant .......................................... 3978839 FRENCH Bistro Domino, Deira City Centre................... 2925000 Bistro Madeleine, Intercontinental Hotel......... 7011111 Café Chic, Le Meridien Dubai ......................... 2824040 Entrecôte Café de Paris, Al Khaleej Hotel....... 2231000 Le Classique, Emirates Golf Club ................... 3802222 Margaux, Souk Al Bahar................................... 4397555 P2, Souk Madinat Jumeirah............................... 3666730 Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire.............................. 7011111 Rive Gauche, The Address Dubai Marina......... 4367777 Rostang, The French Brasserie, Atlantis............ 4262626 Signatures, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa .......... 8836000 St. Tropez Bistro, Century Village ................... 2869029 Traiteur, Park Hyatt Hotel ............................... 3172222 Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek ............................... 2127551 FRIDAY BRUNCHES Al Muna, Mina A’Salam Hotel......................... 3666730 Al Qasr Hotel.................................................... 3666730 Al Samadi Café.................................................. 4329520 Amwaj, Shangri-la Hotel................................... 4052703 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel............................ 7011111 Aquara Restaurant & Lounge.......................... 3627900 Bamboo Lagoon, JW Marriott Hotel ............... 6077977 Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 4068999 Belgian Beer Café, Crowne Plaza..................... 7012222 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai ................................... 3433333 Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar................................. 4230982 Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ................. 3455888 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel............................. 2227171 Brasserie, Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3165550 Carters, Wafi City............................................. 3240000 www.connector.ae
www.connector.ae
INDIAN 25 Degrees North Restaurant........................... 4527779 Aangan, Dhow Palace Hotel............................. 3599992 Al Shindagah, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ........ 2270000 Antique Bazaar, Four Points Sheraton ............. 3977444 Aryaas, Nakheel Building.................................. 3355776 Asha’s, Wafi Pyramids....................................... 3244100 Ashaya (Karama)................................................ 3365339 Ashiana, Sheraton Dubai Creek........................ 2071733 Barbecue Delights, Movenpick Hotel............... 3490711 Bollywood Café, Regal Plaza Hotel .................. 3556633 Bombay By The Bay, The Walk......................... 4297979 Calicut Paragon................................................. 3358700 Casa Goa, Palm Beach Rotana Inn ................... 3931999 Chutney’s Movenpick Hotel ............................ 3104340 Coconut Grove, Rydges Plaza Hotel, .............. 3983800 Dakshin, Lotus Hotel ....................................... 2278888 D’Fusion, Grandeur Hotel ............................... 3418777 Dhadkhan, Carlton Tower Hotel ..................... 2227111 Dhamaal, Seashell Inn Hotel ............................ 3934777 Gazebo, Kuwait Street....................................... 3958555 Govindas, Palace Hotel .................................... 3960088 Handi, Palace Hotel ......................................... 2113020 Haveli, Imperial Suites Hotel ........................... 3515100 Indego, Grosvenor House Hotel ..................... 3998888 India House, Al Hisn Street, Bur Dubai .......... 3526006 India Palace Restaurant, Al Garhoud .............. 2869600 India Palace Restaurant, Ibn Battuta Mall....... 3685567 Indian Pavillion, Spinney’s Centre, Um Suqueim.3941483 Iz, Grand Hyatt Dubai...................................... 3172222 Jashan, White Crown Building, Shk. Zayed Rd. 3320202 Kamat, Kuwait Street........................................ 3595441 Kebab Korner, Highland City Hotel................. 3938538 Keva, Nasr Leisureland...................................... 3344159 Khazana, Al Nasr Leisureland........................... 3360061 Manvaar............................................................. 3368332 Masala Craft, Century Village........................... 2829626 Masala, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams ....................... 8096100 Mercurries......................................................... 3700737 Mint Leaf of London, DIFC............................ 7060900 Mithaas, Rolla Road.......................................... 3591300 Mohanlal’s Taste Buds, Fish Market, Karama.3362001 Mumtaz Mahal, Arabian Court Hotel ............. 3519111 Nalukettu, Grand Hotel, Al Ghusais................ 2632555 Nina, The One & Only Royal Mirage .............. 3999999 Options.............................................................. 3293293 Paratha King, Next to Baskin Robins............... 3979110 Planet Bollywood, Royal Ascot Hotel............... 3558500 Qureshi’s Kebab & Kurry, Country Club Hotel ..3988840 Rasoi, Coral Deira, Dubai.................................. 2248587 Spice Café, Town Centre Shopping Mall, ....... 3499951 Spice Lounge, Al Ghazal Mall ......................... 3453365 Sukh Sagar, Trade Centre Road ....................... 3967222 Tandoori, Ibn Battuta Mall .............................. 4233855 The Bombay, Marco Polo Hotel ....................... 2720000 The Kebab Connection, Gold Swiss-Belhotel... 3019888 The Rupee Room, Marina Walk .................... 3905755 Connector JULY | 21
“If you cant find what you’re looking for, visit www.connector.ae”
GERMAN Brauhaus, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel .................... 3455888 Der Keller, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 3480000 Hofbrauhaus, JW Marriott Hotel .................... 6077977
GREEK Elia, Majestic Hotel Tower................................ 5012692
DUBAI DINING Directory
Certo, Radisson Blu Hotel ................................ 3669111 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana................................ 2820000 Cucina, Courtyard by Marriott.......................... 8852222 Dakshin, Lotus Hotel ...................................... 2278888 Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana ................. 3211111 Esca, Qamardeen Hotel .................................... 4285923 Ewaan, The Palace, Old Town Dubai............... 4287888 Fazaris, The Address Downtown ..................... 4368888 Fibber Magee’s ................................................. 3322400 Focaccia, Hyatt Regency Hotel ........................ 3172222 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2127551 Grand Grill, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa...... 3994221 Hofbrauhaus, JW Marriott Hotel .................... 6077977 Icon Bar & Lounge, Radisson Blu Hotel ......... 3669111 Latitude, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ....................... 4068999 Legends Steakhouse, Creek Golf & Yacht Club .2956000 Locker Room, Golden Tulip............................. 3417750 Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahar.............................. 4267313 Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai..................... 3172222 Market Place, JW Marriott Hotel..................... 6077009 Marrakech, Shangri-La Hotel........................... 4052703 Mays El-Reem, JW Marriott Hotel.................. 6077009 Momotaro, Souk Al Bahar................................ 4257976 More.................................................................. 2830224 More, Al Murooj Rotana................................... 3433779 More, Gold & Diamond Park........................... 3234350 Nelson’s, Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............. 4350000 Nineteen, The Address Montgomerie............... 3905600 Oceana Restaurant, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah..... 3182540 Olive Tree, Flora Creek Hotel.......................... 2943532 Palm Garden, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort .3995533 Planet Hollywood............................................. 3244100 Player’s Lounge, Country Club Hotel............... 3988840 Prego’s Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............... 4350000 Rock Bottom Café, Regent Palace Hotel.......... 3963888 Saffron, Atlantis................................................. 4262626 Sezzam, Kempinski Hotel ................................ 4095999 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3118316 Spendido, Ritz Carlton...................................... 3994000 Spice Island, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ............ 2625555 Thai Chi, Wafi .................................................. 3244100 Thai Kitchen, Park Hyatt Hotel ....................... 3172222 The Atrium, Grand Millennium Hotel ............. 4299999 The Cellar, Century Village............................... 2829333 The Conservatory, Emirates Golf Club............. 3802222 The Med, Media One Hotel ............................. 4271000 The Observatory, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel.3194000 The Terrace, Deira Hotel .................................. 2688888 The Warehouse, Le Meridien Dubai ................ 2170000 Thyme, Oasis Beach Tower................................ 3154200 Traiteur, Park Hyatt Hotel ............................... 3172222 Waxy O’Conner’s, The Ascot Hotel ................. 3520900 Westin Hotel .................................................... 5117136 Yalumba, Le Meridien Dubai ........................... 2170000 Zuma ................................................................. 4255660
The Spice Club, Le Meridien Fairway .............. 6085000 Zaika, Al Marooj Rotana .................................. 3211111 INTERNATIONAL Al Dawaar, Hyatt Regency Dubai..................... 3172222 Al Nafoorah, Coral Deira, Dubai...................... 2248587 Al Samar Lounge, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...... 3668888 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel............................ 7011111 Arboretum, Souq Madinat Jumeirah................. 3668888 Armoury Lounge, Souq Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 3413600 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 4095999 Atrium, Capitol Hotel, Bur Dubai.................... 3460111 Bab Al Yam, Burj Al Arab Hotel ...................... 3017777 Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi .................... 3993333 Baywatch, Sheraton Jumeirah Hotel ................. 3995533 Blue Orange, Westin Hotel............................... 3994141 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................ 2057333 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Café Insignia, Ramada Hotel ........................... 3519999 Cascades, The Fairmont Hotel ......................... 3325555 Celebrities, The One & Only Royal Mirage, ... 3999999 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana................................ 2820000 Da Gama, Century Village ............................... 2823636 Dar ElKamar.............................. 800 elkamar (3552627) Elements Café Restaurant, Wafi City.............. 3244252 Ember, The Address Dubai Mall....................... 4388888 Epicure.............................................................. 6029333 Evory Lounge, Kempinski Hotel, .................... 3413600 Fazaris, The Address Downtown ...................... 4368888 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Fountain, Movenpick Hotel ............................. 3366000 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2271111 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2127551 Inferno Grill, Marina Walk............................... 3689193 Jeema, Hatta Fort Hotel, Hatta......................... 8523211 K Grill, Kempinski Hotel.................................. 4095999 Kaleidoscope, The Palm.................................... 4262626 Khaymat Al Bahar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah..... 3668888 La Baie, Ritz Carlton ........................................ 3994000 La Cite, City Centre Hotel, Deira..................... 2941222 La Fontana, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Marguerite, Carlton Tower Dubai .............. 2227111 Latitude, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ....................... 3480000 Le Gourmand, Ibis Hotel ................................. 3324444 Le Rendevouz, Taj Palace Hotel ...................... 2232222 Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai..................... 3172222 Mazina, The Address Dubai Marina.................. 4367777 Oceana, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah ....................... 3991111 Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 Planet Hollywood, Wafi.................................... 3244100 Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Hotel... 3998888 Saffron, Atlantis................................................. 4262626 Salmontini, Mall of the Emirates...................... 3410222 SeaBreeze, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort.... 3995555 Senses, Gold Swiss - Belhotel Dubai................. 3019888 Shoo Fee Ma Fee, Souk Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3118316 Tang, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ..................... 3993333 22 | JULY Connector
Teatro, Towers Rotana Hotel ........................... 3438000 The 25th, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa .......... 3995000 The Boardwalk, Dubai Creek & Yacht Club .... 2956000 The Explorer, Marco Polo Hotel ...................... 2720000 The Junction, Traders Hotel.............................. 4259889 The Kitchen, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Deira........ 2091234 The Rotisserie, The One & Only Royal Mirage .3999999 Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek ............................... 2271111 Vintage, Wafi .................................................... 3240000 Vista Rooftop, Holiday Inn Express.................. 4275500 Vu’s, Emirates Towers Hotel ............................ 3300000 Warehouse, Le Meridien Dubai ....................... 2170000 Waves, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ................... 3993333 World Trade Club, Dubai World Trade Centre .. 3097979 IRANIAN / PERSIAN Al Borz .............................................................. 3318777 Al Zumorrod, Carlton Tower Hotel ................ 2227111 Anar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........................... 3688505 Iranian Club, Oud Metha Road........................ 3367700 Pars Iranian Kitchen, Wilson building,............ 3984000 Persia Persia, Wafi............................................ 3244100 Sarband, Century Village .................................. 2833891 Shabestan, Radisson Blu Hotel ........................ 2057333 Shabestan, The InterContinental Hotel ........... 2227171 Shahrzad, Hyatt Regency Hotel ....................... 2091200 Special Ostadi, Al Musalla Road .................... 3971933 ITALIAN Al Fresco, Crowne Plaza.................................... 3311111 Andiamo!, Grand Hyatt.................................... 3172222 Andiamo!, Grand Hyatt.................................... 3171234 Bellucci, Wafi.................................................... 3244100 Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar................................. 4230982 BiCE, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah .......................... 3991111 Biella, Wafi........................................................ 3244666 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Capanna Nuova, Dubai Marine Beach Resort .3461111 Carluccois’s, Dubai Mall .................................. 4341320 Carnevele, Jumeirah Beach Hotel .................... 3480000 Casa Mia, Le Meridien Dubai .......................... 2824040 Cavalli Club, Fairmont Hotel .......................... 3329260 Centimetro, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................ 3666730 Certo, Radisson Blu Hotel ................................ 4355000 Ciro’s Pomodoro, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ... 3993333 Come Prima, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Garhoud.2820000 Cubo Pasta, Ibis Hotel ..................................... 3324444 Cucina, Courtyard by Marriott.......................... 8852222 Cucina, JW Marriott Hotel, Deira.................... 2624444 Da Vinci’s, Millennium Airport Hotel ............. 7039123 Dante, Grand Millennium Dubai, Tecom........ 4299999 Don Corleone, The Metropolitan Hotel .......... 3430000 Focaccia, Hyatt Regency Hotel ........................ 2091234 Frankies Italian Bar & Grill ............................ 3994311 Gusto, The Palm................................................ 4309466 Il Rustico, Rydges Plaza Hotel ......................... 3982222 La Moda @ Media City..................................... 3669111 La Traviata, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Veranda, Movenpick Hotel, Bur Dubai....... 3366000 La Vinga, Century Village................................. 2820030 www.connector.ae
JAPANESE Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana............................. 2820000 Bento-Ya............................................................ 3430222 Café Sushi, Fairmont Hotel ............................. 3118316 Creekside, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.. 2071750 Creekside, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.. 2281111 ET Sushi, Emirates Towers Hotel.................... 3300000 Haru, Emirates Road......................................... 8853897 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai ................................. 2170000 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai ................................. 2824040 Kisaku, Al Khaleej Palace Hotel ....................... 2231000 Manga, Beach Park Plaza Centre...................... 3428300 Minato, Raddison Blu Hotel............................. 2227171 Minato, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................. 2057333 Miyabi Sushi & Bento..3868444 / 800 649224 / 800 678744 Miyako, Hyatt Regency Hotel........................... 3172222 Miyako, Hyatt Regency Hotel........................... 2096717 Nobu, Atlantis................................................... 4262626 Noodle Sushi..................................................... 3211500 Okku, Monarch Dubai...................................... 5018777 Sakura, Crowne Plaza Hotel.............................. 3311111 Sakura, Taj Palace Hotel .................................. 2232222 Sho Cho’s, Dubai Marine Beach Resort............ 3461111 Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel .......................... 2227171 Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel .......................... 2057333 Sumo Sushi and Bento ..................................... 3435566 Sushi Sushi, Century Village ............................ 2829908 Sushi, Grand Hyatt Hotel ................................ 3172222 Sushi Times, Media City.................................. 3910198 Teppanyaki House, Ramada Hotel .................. 3519999 Teppanyaki House, Ramada Hotel .................. 5061150 The Dhow, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi............... 3993333 Tokyo@ The Towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers...3198088 Tokyo@ The Towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers.3300000 Toshi, Grand Millennium Hotel ...................... 4299999 Wagamama, Al Fattan Towers.......................... 3995900 Yakitori House, Ascot Hotel ............................ 3520900 Yo! Sushi, BurJuman Shopping Mall................. 3594579 Zuma ................................................................. 4255660
MEXICAN / TEX - MEX Cactus Cantina, 1st Floor Wafi Pyramids ........ 3574441 Cactus Jacks, Millennium Airport Hotel........... 2823464 El Paso, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa ... 3493455 Maria Bonita’s Taco Shop................................ 3954454 Maya, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3995555
www.connector.ae
LATIN AMERICAN Parhanga, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah..................... 3182530 MEDITERRANEAN Finz, China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall ................ 3685620 Gozo Garden, Millennium Airport Hotel ........ 2823464 Lafeef Restaurant......................................... 06 5067844 Majlis Al Bahar, Burj Al Arab........................... 3017600 Olives, The One & Only Royal Mirage ............ 3999999 Sails, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ........................ 2625555 Sketch, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ................... 2270000 Thyme, Oasis Beach Tower................................ 3154200
MOROCCAN Almaz By Momo, Mall Of The Emirates.......... 4098877 Marrakesh, Shangri-La Hotel .......................... 3438888 Samari, Al Mina Road, near Capitol Hotel ...... 3454511 Shoo Fee Ma Fee, Souk Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Tagine, The One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel ... 3999999 NOODLE BARS Noodle House, Emirates Towers Hotel ........... 3300000 Noodle House, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........... 3668888 Wagamama, Crowne Plaza Hotel .................... 3311111 Yum!, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira....................... 2057333 PAKISTANI Baithal Ravi Restaurant, Al Musalla Road....... 3258090 Karachi Darbar, Al Musalla Road..................... 2723755 Ravi Restaurant ................................................ 3315353 PIZZA Bacchus, The Fairmont Hotel ........................... 3118000 Pizza Express..................................................... 3552424 Pizza Express..................................................... 3945616 Pizza Express..................................................... 4370171 POLYNESIAN Trader Vics, Crowne Plaza ............................... 3311111 Trader Vics, Madinat Jumeirah ........................ 3665646 PUB GRUB Aussie Legends Bar & Grill, Rydges Plaza Hotel.3982222 Biggles, Millennium Airport Hotel .................. 2823464 Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ................. 3455888 Champions Sports Bar, JW Marriott Hotel .... 2624444 Chelsea Arms, Sheraton Dubai Creek, Deira.... 2071721 Connector JULY | 23
“If you cant find what you’re looking for, visit www.connector.ae”
KOREAN Dae Jung Kum, Royal Ascot Hotel ................... 3558500 Mannaland Korean Restaurant, Mina Road.... 3451300 Miyabi Sushi & Bento..3868444 / 800 649224 / 800 678744 Silla, Ramada Continental Hotel, Deira............ 2662666
DUBAI DINING Directory
Le Dune Pizzeria, Bab Al Shams ..................... 8096100 Luciano’s, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.......... 3995000 Mama Oliva, Festival Centre............................ 2328622 Marzano, Al Manzil Hotel................................ 4201136 Medzo, Wafi City ............................................. 3240000 Mosaico, Emirates Towers Hotel ..................... 3300000 Ossigeno, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort..... 3995555 Pax Romana, Dusit Thani Dubai ...................... 3433333 Prego’s Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............... 4350000 Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis ................................. 4262626 Segreto, Madinat Jumeirah................................ 3666730 Spendido, Ritz Carlton...................................... 3994000 Stefano’s, Marina Walk .................................... 4222632 The Conservatory, Emirates Golf Club............. 3802222 Toscana, Madinat Jumeirah............................... 3668888 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel ..................................... 2232222 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel .................................... 2113020 Vivaldi, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.2071717
Dubliners, Le Meridien Dubai ......................... 2824040 Fibber Magee’s.................................................. 3322400 Fox & Hounds, Marco Polo Hotel ................... 2720000 Harvesters, Crown Plaza Dubai........................ 3311111 Irish Village, Aviation Club.............................. 2824750 Jimmy Dix, Movenpick Hotel .......................... 3366000 Jules Bar, Le Meridien Dubai ........................... 2824040 Long’s Bar, Towers Rotana Hotel, ................... 3438000 QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club............ 2956000 Red Lion, The Metropolitan Hotel................... 3430000 Sherlock Holmes, Arabian Courtyard .............. 3519111 The Pub, Radisson Blu Hotel ........................... 2057333 The Underground, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.3995000 The Viceroy, Four Points Sheraton ................... 3977444 Waxy O’Conner’s, The Ascot Hotel ................. 3520900 RUSSIAN Arbat Russian Club, Carlton Tower Hotel ...... 2227111 Bolshoi, Moscow Hotel Dubai.......................... 2288222 Nefertiti, Khalid Bin Waleed Street.................. 3558855 Russian Home, Near Lamcy Plaza ................... 3346050 Suvoroff, Jumeirah Beach Residence ................ 4370178 Troika, The Ascot Hotel, Bur Dubai................. 3520900 SEAFOOD Al Bandar, Heritage Village, Deira.................... 3939001 Al Mahara, Burj Al Arab................................... 3017600 Amwaj, Shangri-La Hotel ................................ 3438888 Aquarium, Dubai Creek ................................... 2956000 Beach Bar and Grill, The One & Only............. 3999999 Blue Fish Seafood Restaurant.......................... 2947744 Far East Seafood Market, Regent Palace Hotel. 3963888 Fish Basket, Movenpick Hotel ......................... 3367171 Fish Bazaar, Metropolitan Hotel ...................... 3430000 Fish Market, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira........... 2057333 Flooka, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa...... 3461111 La Baie, Ritz Carlton ........................................ 3994000 Mi Vida, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3995555 Ossiano, Atlantis .............................................. 4262626 Peppercrab, Grand Hyatt Hotel ....................... 3171234 Pierchic, Al Qasr Hotel .................................... 3668888 Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 Sails, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ........................ 2625555 Sammach, Beach Centre Shopping Mall .......... 3494140 Sea World ......................................................... 3211500 Seafood Market, Le Meridien Dubai ............... 2824040 The Dhow, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi............... 3993333 The W Grill & Cocktail Terrace.................... 3244100 The Wharf, Madinat Jumeirah........................... 3668888 Waves, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi..................... 3993333 SOUTH - EAST ASIAN Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 4068999 Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana............................. 2820000 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai ................................... 3433333 Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House Dubai ............. 3998888 Royal Orchid, Marina Walk............................. 3674040 Soy, Ibn Battuta Mall ........................................ 3685474 The Noodle Factory, Wafi ................................ 3244100 The Sapphire, Century Village.......................... 2868520 White Orchid, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa .... 8145604 SPANISH Al Hambra, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................. 3668888 24 | JULY Connector
Seville’s, Wafi.................................................... 3247300 The Agency, Tapas, Emirates Towers............... 3198780 The Agency, Tapas, , Souk Madinat Jumeirah.. 3668888 STEAKHOUSES AND GRILLS American Dream, Seashell Inn Hotel .............. 3934777 Butcher Shop & Grill, Mall Of The Emirates.. 3471167 Entrecôte Café de Paris, Al Khaleej Palace Hotel.2231000 Fire & Ice, Raffles Dubai .................................. 3248888 Grand Grill, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa...... 3994221 Grill Room, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort . 3995533 Hunters Room & Grill, Westin Hotel............. 3994141 JW’s Steakhouse, JW Marriott Hotel .............. 2624444 Legends Steakhouse, Creek Golf & Yacht Club.2956000 Manhattan Grill, Grand Hyatt Hotel .............. 3172222 MJ’s Steakhouse, Al Qasr Hotel....................... 3666730 M’s, Le Meridien Dubai, Garhoud.................... 2824040 Nezesaussi Grill, Al Manzil Hotel.................... 4285888 Palm Grill, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira.............. 2057333 Prime Rib, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort ... 3995555 Rare, Desert Palm ............................................. 6029333 Rips & Rumps, Dubai Mall ............................. 4340468 Rodeo Grill, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel .............. 2820000 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Monarch Hotel ....... 5018666 Seafire, Atlantis ................................................. 4262626 St. Maxim, Mall of the Emirates....................... 2869029 St. Maxim, Mall of the Emirates....................... 3413415 Terra Firma, Al Badia Golf Club ..................... 7011128 The Exchange Grill, The Fairmont Hotel ........ 3325555 The Meat Company, Souk Madinat Jumeirah... 3686040 The Rib Room, Emirates Towers Hotel............ 3300000 Wellington’s Steakhouse, Royal Ascot Hotel .. 3558500 Western Steakhouse, Crowne Plaza Hotel....... 3311111 THAI Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 3480000 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai .................................... 3433333 Blue Elephant, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel .......... 2820000 Fusion, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort ......... 3995555 Indochine, Grand Hyatt Hotel ......................... 3172222 Lemongrass....................................................... 3342325 Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahar............................. 4267317 Pai Thai, Al Qasr Hotel..................................... 3666730 Shang Thai......................................................... 3805408 Silk Route, Arabian Courtyard, Bur Dubai....... 3519111 Sukhothai, Le Meridien Dubai ........................ 2824040 Thai Bistro, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa.3461111 Thai Chi, Wafi................................................... 3244100 Thai Connection, Ascot Hotel.......................... 3520900 Thai Kitchen, Park Hyatt Hotel........................ 3172222 The Royal Buddha, Holiday Inn Hotel ............ 3234333 The Zen Restaurant .......................................... 3580099 Thiptara, The Palace .......................................... 4287961 TURKISH Istanbul Flowers, Underneath Safestway.......... 3434585 Kosebasi, Jumeirah Beach Residence................. 4393788 Ottomans, Grosvenor House Hotel.................. 3998888 Topkapi, Taj Palace Hotel ................................ 2113020 VIETNAMESE Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel ................................ 4052703 www.connector.ae
SATURDAY Pilates Reformer Beg/Int Intermediate Pole Class Hatha Intensive Vinyasa Yoga Intermediate/Advance Chair Class Hatha Intermediate Prenatal Yoga Strong Hatha Beginners Practice Cross Fit Strong Hatha Liv Dance - Level 2 (13yrs-16yrs) Abs Stretch Meditation Bokwa Belly Dance Bachata Level 1 Salsa Level 1 Intermediate Liv Dance - General Adult (18yrs+) Bachata Level 2 Salsa Level 2
Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Hundred Wellness Center Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Hundred Wellness Center Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Gems of Yoga Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Gems of Yoga Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village
9.30am Slavica 10.00 Walid 10.15am Madam Sunita 10.30am Dina 11.00am Walid 11.30am Madam Sunita 11.45am Dina 12.45pm Madam Sunita 3.15pm Madam Sunita 4.00pm Sebastian 4.30pm Madam Sunita 5.00pm Sharmila 5.00pm Sebastian 5.45pm Madam Sunita 6.00pm Susanna 6.00pm Luisa 7.00pm Luisa and Yeison 7.00pm Camilo and Manuela 7.00pm Madam Sunita 7.30pm Sharmila 8.00pm Luisa and Yeison 8.00pm Camilo and Manuela
SUNDAY Intermediate Gems of Yoga General Hatha Gems of Yoga Ballet Barre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Beg/Int Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Beginner/Intermediate Reformer Class The Hundred Wellness Center Therapeutic Private Gems of Yoga Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Int Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Beginner Chair Class The Hundred Wellness Center Private Sessions Gems of Yoga Prenatal Pilates Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs+) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Zumba Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Intensive Gems of Yoga Beginners Practice Gems of Yoga Strong Hatha Gems of Yoga Beginner Reformer Class The Hundred Wellness Center General Ballet (Pre-teens, Teens + Adults) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Intermediate/Advance Reformer Class The Hundred Wellness Center Intermediate Gems of Yoga Abs Stretch BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Advanced Ballet (Teens, Adults + Professionals) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Barre Floor Beats Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Bachata Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Intermediate Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer Beginner Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Mat All Levels Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Bachata Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Restorative Gems of Yoga
www.connector.ae
6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Heba 8.30am Katy 9.00am Walid 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.30am Dina 9.30am Heba 10.00am Janna 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Heba 10.30am Emma 10.45am Monique 11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Elena 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Walid 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sebastian 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Pavlina 7.00pm Luisa and Yeison 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Pavlina 7.30pm Jo 8.00pm Luisa and Yeison 8.15pm Jithu
Connector JULY | 25
SERVICE DIRECTORY “If you cant find whatCALENDAR you’re looking for, visit www.mydubaiconnection.com” DUBAI DINING Directory / FITNESS
Dubai Fitness Calendar - July 2015
MONDAY Intermediate Gems of Yoga General Hatha Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer 1/2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Slimdown Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Advance Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Therapeutic Private Gems of Yoga Fundamentals Class The Hundred Wellness Center Private Sessions Gems of Yoga Pilates class Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Prenatal Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Body Step The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Clinical Pilates Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Hatha Intensive Gems of Yoga Beginners Practice Gems of Yoga Strong Hatha Gems of Yoga Liv Dance - Level 2 (13yrs-16yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Beginner/ Intermediate Chair Class The Hundred Wellness Center Body Jam The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Intermediate Gems of Yoga Liv Dance - Teen (16yrs-21yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE HIIT Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club YOGA (Ashtanga Vinsaya & The Art of Inversion) The Hundred Wellness Center Tango Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Cross Fit BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Intermediate Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer Intermediate Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Tango Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Restorative Gems of Yoga Pilates Mat All Levels Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR
6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Heba 8.30am Slavica 9.30am Heba 9.30am Dana 9.30am Madam Sunita 10.00am Elena 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Slavica 10.45am Dina 10.45am Maria 11.30am Jithu 11.30am Hened 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Elena 5.30pm Elaine, Linley, Amber 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.00pm Susanna 6.45pm Catherine 7.00pm Walid 7.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 7.00pm Sebastian 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Slavica 8.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 8.15pm Jithu 8.30pm Slavica
TUESDAY Intermediate Gems of Yoga General Hatha Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer Intermediate Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Mat Beginner Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Intermediate Mat Class The Hundred Wellness Center Therapeutic Private Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer Beginner Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Hatha Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Beginner Reformer Class The Hundred Wellness Center Private Sessions Gems of Yoga Pilates Combo Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Intensive Gems of Yoga Beginners Practice Gems of Yoga Intermediate Circuit Class The Hundred Wellness Center Strong Hatha Gems of Yoga Intermediate Circuit Class The Hundred Wellness Center Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Live Dance - Level 2 (13yrs-16yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Intermediate Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer Beginner Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Slimdown Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Salsa Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Intermediate Gems of Yoga Salsa Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village
26 | JULY Connector
6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Pavlina 8.30am Slavica 9.00am Walid 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.30am Jo 9.30am Alpa 10.00am Elena 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Slavica 11.30am Jithu 12.30pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Elena 4.30pm Jithu 5.30pm Walid 5.30pm Marit 5.30pm Sharmila 5.45pm Jithu 5.45pm Jo 6.00pm Slavica 7.00pm Camilo and Luisa 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Camilo and Luisa
www.connector.ae
Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR
7.30pm Slavica 7.30pm Sarah 7.30pm Sharmila 7.30pm Sharmila 8.15pm Jithu 8.15pm Hened
WEDNESDAY Intermediate Gems of Yoga General Hatha Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer Beginner Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Body Sculpt Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Therapeutic Private Gems of Yoga Body Attack The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Advanced Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Fundamentals Class The Hundred Wellness Center Private Sessions Gems of Yoga Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs +) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Prenatal Pilates Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Intensive Gems of Yoga Beginners Practice Gems of Yoga Strong Hatha Gems of Yoga Intermediate Circuit Class The Hundred Wellness Center General Ballet (Pre-teens, Teens + Adults) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Bokwa Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Intermediate Gems of Yoga Advanced Ballet (Teens, Adults + Professionals) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Pilates class Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Pilates class Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Tango Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Aerial Silks BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Intermediate Gems of Yoga Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Beg/Int Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Tango Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Cross Fit BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village RPM The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Restorative Gems of Yoga Abs Stretch BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village
6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Pavlina 8.30am Slavica 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.30am Maria 9.30am Violleta 9.30am Pavlina 10.00am Elena 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Sharmila 10.30am Caroline 11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Elena 5.00pm Sharmila 5.45pm Susanna 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.00pm Slavica 6.30pm Elaine 6.30pm Slavica 7.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 7.00pm Jade 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Dina 8.00pm Slavica 8.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 8.00pm Sebastian 8.00pm Greg 8.15pm Jithu 9.00pm Sebastian
THURSDAY Intermediate General Hatha Yoga Stretch Pilates Reformer Beginner Therapeutic Private Pilates Reformer Intermediate Latino Cardio Private Sessions Pilates Reformer Intermedoate Power Yoga Hatha Intensive Beginners Practice Strong Hatha Body Pump Intermediate Pilates Reformer Beg/Int
www.connector.ae
Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR
6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Sarah 8.30am Miriam 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.30am Ljiljana 9.30am Monique 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Ljiljana 11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.30pm Elaine 5.45pm Jithu 5.45pm Miriam
Connector JULY | 27
DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR
Cardio Reformer Vinyasa Yoga Live Dance - General Adult (18yrs+) Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs+) Restorative Clinical Pilates
Liv Dance - Teens (16yrs-21yrs) Intermediate/Advance Mat Class Intermediate Restorative
Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE The Hundred Wellness Center Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga
6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Laura 7.00pm Jithu 8.15pm Jithu
Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga
9.00am Caroline 10.00am Alpa 10.00am Caroline 10.15am Jithu 11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.00pm Elaine 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.45pm Jithu 7.00pm Jithu
FRIDAY Pilates Reformer Beg/Int Hatha Yoga Pilates Reformer Advanced Hatha Intensive Power Yoga Hatha Intensive Kick Boxing Beginners Practice Strong Hatha Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate
Children’s Activity Classes Dubai - July 2015 SATURDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Ballet - 4y Ballet - 4y Ballet - 5y Ballet - 6y Ballet - Grade 1 Ballet - Grade 4 Ballet - Grade 5 Ballet - Grade 6 & 7 Body Movement (5-7 years old) Body Movement (8-11 years old) Kids Yoga (Pre-book) Live Dance - Level 1A+B (7yrs-12yrs) Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG)
Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Gems of Yoga Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR
10.00am Madalina 10.00am Heba 11.00am Melina 11.00am Madalina 11.00am Popa 12.00pm Madalina 12.00pm Popa 10.00am Heba 2.00pm Heba 10.30am Heba 11.15am Heba 12.00pm Heba 2.30pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 4.30pm Heba 2.00pm Leidy 3.00pm Leidy 4.30pm Madam Sunita 4.00pm Sharmila 1.00pm Julia 2.30pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.30pm Julia 6.45pm Julia
Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis
3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Melina 4.30pm Melina 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 5.30pm Madalina 5.30pm Popa 3.300pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 4.15pm Heba
SUNDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Ballet - 4y Ballet - 5y Ballet - Grade 2
28 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah German International School Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Raffles World Academy Regent International School Regent International School Regent International School The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club
5.15pm Heba 4.00pm Sharmila 6.15pm Heba 2.00pm Silvi 4.00pm Jamie 5.00pm Jamie 4.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Slavica 3.15pm Jamie 2.45pm Jamie 2.30pm Heba 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3.45pm Karine
Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif German International School German International School Raffles World Academy Regent International School Regent International School BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR
3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 4.30pm Heba 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Melina 4.30pm Ravil 2.00pm Silvi 2.45pm Silvi 2.25pm Lauren 4.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Slavica 4.00pm Leidy 5.00pm Leidy 2.00pm Julia 4.00pm Sharmila 3.00pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia
Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Regent International School Regent International School Regent International School The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Uptown Primary School Uptown Primary School Uptown Primary School Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR
3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 4.30pm Heba 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Melina 5.30pm Ravil 4.30pm Slavica 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3.45pm Karine 3.45pm Maristela 4.30pm Maristela 5.15pm Maristela 4.30pm Monique 5.00pm Monique
Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif
3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Melina
MONDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Dance Mix Dance Mix (8-10 yo) Grade 1 Ballet (School Only) Karate Kid1 (Beginners) Karate Kid2 (Colored Belt) Latin Rhytyms Level 1 (5-7 years old) Latin Rhytyms Level 2 (5-7 years old) Little Gymnastics (3.5-4 yo) Liv Dance - Level 1A+B (7yrs-12yrs) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG)
TUESDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Karate Kid (MIXED) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Yoga Young Musicians 2 (4-5 yrs) Young Musicians 3 (5-6 yrs) Young Musicians 4 (6-7 yrs) Zumba Kids Junior Zumba Kids
WEDNESDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y)
www.connector.ae
Connector JULY | 29
DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR / CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES
Ballet - Grade 3 Basic Ballet (7yrs+) Contemporary & Jazz Dance Dance Mix GD 1 Ballet (7-8 y.o) GD 2 Ballet (9+ yo) Karate Kid1 (Beginners) Karate Kid2 (Colored Belt) Pre Primary Ballet (5 y.o) Prep Ballet (3-4 y.o) Primary Ballet - School Only Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 years old) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Yoga for Kids
Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Ballet Grade 3 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Grade 5 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Grade 6 &7 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Pointe W Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Junior Modern (7-8 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pre Primary Ballet (5 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Prep Ballet (3-4 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Primary Ballet (6+ y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Young Musicians 4 (5-6 yrs) Jumeirah Music Centre
3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Ravil 4.30pm Madalina 6.00pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 5.00pm Heba 4.30pm Heba 4.15pm Becky 3.30pm Becky 3.00pm Becky 5.00pm Becky 4.30pm Maristela
THURSDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Ballet - Grade 4 Ballet - Grade 5 Contemporary & Jazz Dance Little Gymnastics (3.5-4 yo) Live Dance - Level 1A (7yrs-9yrs) Live Dance - Level 1B (10yrs-12yrs) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (6-8 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG)
Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR
3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Melina 3.30pm Ravil 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 5.30pm Madalina 5.30pm Ravil 3.30pm Heba 4.00pm Heba 5.00pm Heba 1.00pm Julia 4.00pm Sharmila 5.00pm Sharmila 2.00pm Julia 3.00pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.15pm Julia 6.45pm Julia
Gems of Yoga
4.30pm Jithu
FRIDAY Kids Yoga (Pre-book)
Timetables are subject to change. Please refer to the service directory for the contact details of the above - mentioned Dance, Yoga, Fitness Centres & Health Clubs. 30 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae
84 | JULY Connector
www.connector.ae