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his month we take you inside Austria’s worldfamous detox heaven: Viva Mayr. I was lucky enough to be one of the first to visit the new clinic in Altaussee and it was everything I thought it would be and more. And of course, I’m always happy to lose a couple of kilos without trying!

A cooking class with their amazing chef piqued my interest in oils which inspired the feature, Secret Oils.

There are plenty of little known ones, revered in their own part of the world, which look set to become our new cosmetic and culinary essentials.

The fifth edition of Fashion Forward once again saw some fantastic Middle Eastern design talent showcasing their collections and we share some of our favourites with you. Speaking of fashion there are some gorgeous outfits for the little ones in our kids’ section. If you’re looking for things for kids then you can also check out mumzworld.com - this month we were delighted to meet mum-on-the-run and founder Mona Ataya.

There’s plenty of the usual to keep you going in this issue and not forgetting our great competitions online at www.connector.ae!

Enjoy!

This month I’m loving this gorgeous dress from Three Fifty Nine and Alterna’s Caviar Moisture Milk!

Managing Editor: Lynda Poncia Editor: Louise Carne Editorial Assistant: Angelica Lasquite Intern: Nada Ramadan Senior Sales Manager: Tara Cameron Sales Executive: Lise Stokes, Jonathan Gardner Green Page Listings Sales Executive: Melanie Manalo Graphic Designers: 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

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contents REGULARS This Month

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Fashion Update

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Dining Out

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Good Food

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Home & Garden

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Kids & Education

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Animal Magic

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Beauty & Bodycare

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Health & Fitness

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Horoscopes

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features A COFFEE WITH… Mona Ataya TRAVEL FEATURE Detox heaven: Inside Viva Mayr FASHION FORWARD Middle Eastern design talent BON APPÉTITE Stuffed aubergines SUMMER FUN! Kids’ fashion ARE YOU READY… For another baby?

EDITOR PICKS My top beauty treats THIS MONTH’S… Beauty special offers SECRET OILS Your new cosmetic and culinary essentials FIVE REASONS To eat slower

For this month’s great competitions visit www.connector.ae!

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Dear Louise, I really enjoyed reading your writeup on organising tips for new mothers. After five years of marriage, at last we have been blessed with a baby girl - Aiza Khan. It goes without saying that being a mother of a new born baby is not a joke. We planned so many things before her arrival and successfully accomplished all of them. Initially we were afraid of how to handle her as we were all alone in Dubai. But thanks to God, things straightened and smoothed themselves out. Aiza is now 73 days old and so far she has not given us a tough time.

Obviously she is our first child, so we were so excited and feeling over the moon. Thanks for the write-up, it increased our enthusiasm towards Aiza Khan. You have turned our lives and taught us how to be responsible mentors and parents.

Regards, Sami Khan Thank you Sami for your lovely letter and many congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter Aiza!

Hi Louise, I’m really enj oying your series of interview s with Dubai’s local entrepren eurs and business people. It is so inspiring to read about the many successes and interesting jobs in the region, especially as so many of these people are women. Love it! Claire Thanks Claire!

Please can you tell me if you will be giving details of the summer camps for kids? I know it is a little early, but I rely on Connector each year as you always give such a great choice.

Being a working mum with four very active kids, these clubs are a life saver in the summer!

Regards, Bethanie Hi Bethanie, we’ll be bringing you all the great summer camps in the next issue!

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A coffee with‌

Mona Ataya

CONNECTOR chats to Mona Ataya, who is not only the Chief Executive and Founder of mumzworld.com, but also a co-founder of Bayt.com.

What brought you to do Dubai?

My family lived in Kuwait pre the invasion and sadly had to leave with nothing more than a suitcase, so they decided to settle in Dubai and start again. I am one of five children and we were all educated overseas but have gradually returned to the Middle East and Dubai. I moved here full time in 2000 to start Bayt.com with my brother and others after a career with Proctor&Gamble and Johnson and Johnson.

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Describe a typical day

Like any mother I am up early to get my boys (I have three) to school. They leave at 7am and then I start on my emails over breakfast which can take some time. I am normally in the office between 9 and 10am and will stay until 4pm when the boys finish school. My office day is taken up with meeting partners and the team and lunch is taken at my desk. From 4 to 7pm my other job takes over i.e. my mum role and www.connector.ae

I become rugby/swim mum and helper with homework. At 7pm we have a family dinner with my husband and once the boys have gone to bed, my husband and I get to spend some time together.

How did you get into this profession?

In 2000 my brother approached me regarding moving to Dubai and helping with the start-up of Bayt.com. We felt there was a huge gap in the market whereby graduates who were leaving the Middle East could be persuaded to stay if they could connect with future employers; internet penetration was tiny at only 2%, but we could see the potential. Bayt.com allowed me the flexibility to spend time with my twin boys which was very important to me.

By the time I had my third son I had become increasingly frustrated at the lack of choice in the market place for all and any baby/ children products. What was available was very expensive in comparison to other markets and the time spent driving around Dubai looking for suitable products was time spent away from my children. So I put together a business plan for an E-business which would provide choice of intelligent products at a reasonable price.

I wanted to provide a service which gave the purchaser informed choices and allowed them to purchase products that were educational and of a good quality.

I discussed this with my Bayt partners and they suggested I go ahead and they would invest the rest, as they say, is history!

on shipping/delivery companies to deliver when they say they will and suppliers who do not understand the sheer scale of E-commerce and run out of stock. Both are improving as time goes on and they realise the scale of what we are doing, but it can be frustrating.

What was a standout moment in your career?

I have two standout moments; the first was starting work at Proctor&Gamble as an undergrad and realising I was surrounded by people who held MBA’s and that I was more than capable of working alongside them. My second would be leaving the security of a great career to step into the unknown and start up Bayt, but I believed in the team and the proposition and it was a great feeling.

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

Go in with your eyes open, your due diligence completed and don’t take shortcuts. A start-up is all consuming. Do it when you have no other responsibilities, nothing to lose but everything to gain from your experiences.

What is your motto?

“You get back what you put in”. Try your hardest and even if you fail the first time you will have gained in experience and integrity.

What is the best thing about your job?

The best thing is the empowerment of women by offering them choice at a reasonable rate. In the past, big companies have tied themselves to a local agent who is forced to sell within certain boundaries which means prices are firmly fixed.

We always sell at the lowest point and work with many companies who do not work with sole agents which then allow mumznet greater flexibility in pricing.

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7th Dubai Tango Festival

The annual Tango festival is back in Dubai for a night of dancing and fun from Wednesday 27th to Sunday 31st May. This is the 7th year for the eversuccessful Dubai Tango Festival, a time for all things tango. Enroll by yourself or as a couple to learn the beautiful and traditional art of Tango dancing. Here you can witness some of the masters in the field at work and top it all off with a gala dinner. The 7th Dubai Tango Festival will host various tango dance workshops, milongas, an unparalleled tango dance night and a gala dinner.

For details on tickets, performing artists and more visit www.tangodubai.org.

A worthy cause

Take part in the Wings for Life run on Sunday 3rd May and raise funds for spinal cord research.

Taking place at Dubai Autodrome, Motor City, this global running and wheelchair event finishes when the last person is caught by the Catcher Car. Everyone, wheelchair users and runners alike, will start globally at 11am UTC (3pm Dubai time), and will all be chased, slowly, but surely, by the Catcher Car. When the Catcher Car passes you, your race is over, but the fun carries on as finishers catch the shuttle buses back to the starting area, where everyone can celebrate in style. 100% of the Wings for Life World Run proceeds goes to the foundation, which is conducting research on finding a cure for spinal cord injuries. Visit www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/ae/ar or call 04-2995151.

So you think you can dance?

Education exhibition

EYEDEX - Early Years Education Exhibition, taking place from Friday 15th to Saturday 16th May at Conrad Dubai, is an exhibition that caters to the educational needs of children in the region.

Nurseries, Early Learning Centres and Children’s educational materials and supplies are among the many services provided at this exhibition.

Visitors will also be able to learn about education fund management, meet with experts in the field of child education and development, and network with other people with similar needs and interests. There will also be workshops for teachers and parents on children’s education and admission is free. Call 050-8925092 or visit www.eyedexuae.com.

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Now’s your chance, as critically acclaimed US female tap dance band Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies host a dance boot camp in Dubai this May. The first female tap dance band rocked the US on “So You Think You Can Dance” and has since performed on TV, film and stage around the globe. The ladies will be hosting a series of classes and a Boot Camp between 22nd May and 1st June. Beginners, intermediate and advanced level dancers are invited to spend 6 hours learning from the Syncopated Ladies themselves. The Boot Camp will be held on Saturday 23rd May at Deira International School, MPH Dubai Festival City from 11am to 5pm and costs Dhs 600. Visit www.syncopatedladies.com or call Suzanne Clandon on 050-7541763.

A classical evening

Emirates NBD Classics IV presents cellist Sol Gabetta on Friday 22nd May at DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates. Ticket prices range from Balcony - Dhs150, to Regular Stalls - Dhs 200, to VIP Stalls - Dhs 300. Call 04-3414777 or visit www.facebook.com/ENBDClassics/timeline. www.connector.ae

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Traditional Sailing

The Al Gaffal Dhow Race is a traditional sailing race designed to honour the pearl divers who were integral to the emirate’s development as a young trading port.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2015 the race, which takes place on Saturday 23rd May, features around 100 traditional boats, measuring 60 feet each. Spectators can see all the on water action of the dhows with their beautifully polished hulls and crisp sails from ashore or from specially chartered Dubai Ferries. This year, the boats will once again set sail off Sir Bu Na’ir Island at 5.35am, passing by Moon Island as a mandatory checkpoint and ending at Burj Al Arab.

Call 04-3995777.

Family friendly festival

PiknicElectronik will be hosting its fourth and final episode for this season at the Rugby Park, Dubai Sports City on Saturday 9th May. Including local and international electronic music artists, the event will also host a number of creative and fun activities as well as food and beverages for both adults and children, recreating a fun summer picnic environment for the whole family. Admission for Advance Booking is Dhs 130, General Admission is Dhs 150, and children under 12 go free (2 for every accompanying adult). Call 056-2104996 or visit www.piknicelectronik.ae.

Luz Oxidada

Gulf Photo Plus (GPP) presents a series of photographs entitled Luz Oxidada by Spanish photographer Fernando Manso.

Open now at the GPP gallery space in Alserkal Avenue. The exhibition runs until 16th May. Visit www.gulfphotoplus.com or call 04-3808545.

Beautyworld Middle East

One of the biggest exhibitions for hair-care, fragrances, beauty products and wellness is back at Dubai World Trade Centre from Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th May. Call 04-3894500 or visit www.beautyworldme.com for free online registration.

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A night of laughter

One of the Middle East’s most favourite comedians, Omid Djalili is back in Dubai for one night only at the Music Hall at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel on Saturday 9th May. Admission prices are Balcony - Dhs 195, Regular - Dhs 295, and Premium - Dhs 495. Visit www.facebook.com/YakEvents for further details. www.connector.ae

Party Centre is the biggest party superstore in the Middle East that offers the most selection of officially licensed party supplies, tableware, decorations, balloons, costumes and accessories.

DROP BY AT ANY OF OUR 5 PARTY SUPERSTORES AND GET YOUR PARTY STARTED!!!

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howing the world that Bentley is still capable of producing amazing super-cars, the styling team in Crewe, England, have once again improved on the elegantly tailored lines of the landmark Continental GT design. With a gloss-black radiator grille, 21-inch wheels at the corners and figure-eight tailpipes trumpeting from the rear, the lean and muscular look of the new GT is entirely in keeping with the powertrain under the bonnet.

Moving with the times, the new 2015 models now come with the choice of a 4.0-liter, twinturbo V8, instead of the 6.0-liter, twin-turbo W12. Although many of the well-heeled buyers may insist on the range-topping GT-S version, with a fierce 616bhp, 6.0-litre engine, the twin-turbocharged V8, 500bhp model is hardly any slower than the W12 and feels more agile. The V8 also gets an eight-speed automatic transmission instead of the six-speed in the W12.

More ratios mean smoother shifting, especially when using the paddles, and more chance of being in the right gear.

In 2008 Bentley’s aim was to deliver a car with 40% less fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The V8 engine and eight-speed transmission play a big part in this, but another contributor is a clever piece of engine technology called ‘variable displacement’. That means a car known as a 6.0-litre V12, now comes as a V8 that will at times run as a 2.0-litre V4, without you even noticing. The engine idles as a V8 to stay smooth, with the V4 mode operating between 1,500 and 3,000rpm, and to make sure you never notice the change in vibe and exhaust pulse from a V8, extra flaps reconfigure the exhaust, and active engine mounts control the vibrations.

On the road, there’s all the performance you need. The 660Nm torque is enough to catapult you from 0-60 in 4.6 seconds and the 500bhp will take you to a top speed of 303 km/h.

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revs you get an old-school V8, then move the needle towards the red line and you get a throaty growl that is distinctively Bentley.

The chassis is truly best of British, with a surprisingly plush ride, even on the back streets.

The steering handles nicely for a 2.3-tonne car, both on the open road and diving into bends, and it is only when the road begins to meander that you remember the Bentley’s weight. It also feels lighter through the controls than it reacts on the road, but once you get the hang of it, the V8 is a very satisfying drive. When it comes time to return to the likes of traffic, speed bumps and potholes, the Bentley maintains its bearing as a luxury car. The V8 has slightly different styling to the W12, including a new lower front bumper, black grille, new wheels, figure-eight tailpipes and black lower rear diffuser, but it is the better car for fun on your favourite road, and when you’re stuck at normal-traffic speed, it’ll go far further on a tank.

The numbers

3993cc, V8, 4WD, 500bhp, 660Nm, 27mpg, 246g/km CO2, 0-62 in 4.6secs, 188mph, 2295kg

For

Even this entry-level model offers effortless pace and provides all the prestigious image you could wish for.

Against

It doesn’t come cheap, either to buy or to run, and is no sports car in the bends.

Verdict

Fast, secure and a lovely bit of craftsmanship.

Not one for tail-sliding, but involving enough.

Marvellous long-range GT.

Price

If you have to ask…Dhs 995,000. - P.C. www.connector.ae

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Travel feature

Detox heaven:

Inside Viva Mayr My first experience with Viva Mayr was a couple of years ago when I visited the clinic on Lake Worth, Austria. Then struggling with glandular fever and being pumped full of an array of antibiotics, it felt life changing. After only four days I was restored to health, had lost four kilos, slept more than I had in the previous 10 years and had a new zest for life! So when I heard the devotees (including an array of celebrities) had a new destination to choose from, I was one of the first on a plane.

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The Mayr philosophy

You’ve heard the old adage “you are what you eat” - well Viva Mayr take that one step further. They add: you are what you digest, and that the way we eat can either keep us healthy or encourage the development of diseases.

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by Dr Franz Xaver Mayr in Austria almost 100 years ago. Yes, the Mayr Cure is renowned for being hard core, but it will change the way you eat, calm your digestive system and make it more efficient thus sorting out a myriad of health problems with its strict diet programme, a combination of naturopathic and medical procedures and of course, the famous salts!

At Altaussee, salt is the central theme: there is the lovely salt water swimming pool, salt steam bath, salt mud wraps, Watsu body therapy treatments performed while you are floating in… yes you guessed it - salt water, and the not so lovely salt water drink in the morning. What you hear about most when people talk about Viva Mayr are the frequent bathroom trips due www.connector.ae

to the cleansing and detoxifying salts! But I’m not going to dwell, you get over it and more importantly you do feel cleaner, lighter and more energetic.

What to expect

Every stay starts with a consultation with one of the medical doctors who use applied kinesiology alongside conventional medical tests to determine any health problems, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and food intolerances. Your programme for your stay is then based on this and your treatments tailored to suit your needs. Be warned - the restaurant, while providing some absolutely beautiful dishes, are aware of your diet programme and arguing with the little card on your table with the unintelligible hieroglyphics will get you nowhere! You will learn to chew while you are there or you will be hungry, and suddenly surviving on about a third (depending on how much you eat!) of what you normally eat becomes easy. So while they do not promote themselves as a weight loss clinic, a result of all the detoxing, relaxing and healthy eating is that the weight drops off - not a bad side effect!

Between myself and fellow guests there were a variety of health complaints from IBS and insomnia to repeated illness and injury.

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seem to sleep, which was a common moan round the table every morning, while others had crushing headaches and dizzy spells.

Mornings were spent waking up slowly with some gentle yoga - yogis may prefer a one on one class particularly as they have aerial yoga.

After breakfast we were found wandering in our dressing gowns from appointment to appointment with doctors, vitamin infusions, IHT (high altitude training), mud wraps, hydrotherapy and detox foot baths. My walking buddy and I spent our afternoons walking round the lake (7.5kms a day!), which I found the most relaxing despite all the chatting!

I returned a week later feeling healthy, refreshed and relaxed. Plus I managed to lose 2 kilos and gain some fabulous new friends!

Prices start from Euro 220 per night for single occupancy and Euro 175 for double occupancy.

The price includes individually devised or medically prescribed dietary cuisine based on the principles of Modern Mayr Medicine. Mineral water, all teas and the daily programme are included in the price.

Contact Viva Mayr Altaussee on +43-362271450 email reservations@vivamayr.com or visit www.vivamayr.com.

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Fashion Forward FASHION update

The fifth edition of FFWD, the region’s definitive fashion platform, once again united the regional fashion community in support of Middle Eastern design talent. During the three days, 25 designers showcased their collections across three catwalk halls, and here are just some of our favourites.

Daneh

This season was Saudi label Daneh’s first time at FFWD. Designer Daneh Buahmad’s driving force is to create wearable chic statements. Easy to wear pieces come together to make for timeless basics with a twist of urban luxury. Wild yet basic, classic yet innovative, her fresh and feminine twist makes for a playful outfit base. www.danehfashion.com.

Lama Jouni

The eponymous label of the Paris-based, Lebanese designer produces high-end ready-towear pieces. Jouni moved to Paris in 2007 to pursue her designing career, and launched her own label in 2013. Her pieces have discernible and inspiring cultural referents, in outlines or details, and are made to be worn by independent and passionate women. Season Five is her first time showing at FFWD. www.lamajouni.com.

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Madiyah Al Sharqi

Returning for her third season at FFWD, Emirati designer Sheikha Madiyah Al Sharqi offers effortless eveningwear with an updated edge, evolving the traditional vision of elegance. www.madiyahalsharqi.com.

Three Fifty Nine

Egyptian label Three Fifty Nine introduces wearable art collections that are inspired from art pieces and patterns with crisp colours, edgy graphic prints and playful sophistication.

Season Five is their FFWD debut. www.threefiftynine.co. www.connector.ae

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DINING out

Dining delights

nosh at the Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers invites you to Crème de la Mer, a night of excess for fish and seafood lovers available every Thursday for Dhs 205 with soft beverages or Dhs 315 with selected beverage package.

Alternatively, head for the ubk Friday Drunch with an all-you-can-drink package on selected beverages for Dhs 175 from 3.30pm to 6.30pm, and then offers on selected beverages for Dhs 19 from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Call 04-4380000.

Pick of the Palm

Head for Sofitel The Palm Dubai and enjoy pool and beach access and a Friday seafood brunch at Moana for Dhs 300 including with non-alcoholic beverages, Dhs 450 with alcoholic beverages, and Dhs 150 for kids aged between 6 and 11 years. Alternatively, Hong Loong offers Peking Duck Evenings on Thursdays and Fridays from 7pm for Dhs 460 for two; and Porterhouse invites you to a Saturday Roast from 5pm, priced at Dhs 180 including one glass of house red and white.

Call 04-4555656 for reservations.

May flavours

Grand Millennium Dubai invites you to tickle your taste buds at Belgian Beer Cafe’s evening Belgian brunch priced at Dhs 345, dining at Friday Brunch will get you 20% off your total bill on Saturday Brunch (applicable up to four people per table). This is valid on all weekends of May from 4pm to 8pm. At Crystal Bar you can buy one Margarita, Martini or Mojito and get the second one at half the price along with a complimentary canapé platter. While Thursday’s Steaks and Grapes at The Atrium is priced at Dhs 185 (steak and a glass of brew or grape) or Dhs 275 (steak and a bottle of grape). Visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com or call 800 (GMDH) 4634.

Pick your lunch

West 14th New York Bar & Grill at Oceana Beach Club on the Palm Jumeirah features the new ‘3 on 1 Lunch’, available from 12.30pm to 3pm Sunday to Thursday. The menu selection rotates on a daily basis so you can choose your preferred dish of the day to create your very own personalised gastronomic combination. Priced at Dhs 120 with either a coffee or tea. Email west14th.oceana@moevenpick.com or call 04-4477601.

Maifest

Germans are always up for a good party and Maifest, the traditional German celebration that marks the arrival of spring, is back at Grand Hyatt Dubai. Running until 9th May, enjoy German favourites such as Kalbsbratwurst, Spargel, Erdbeerschnitte and the finest German hops in the airconditioned Maifest tent. Saturday brunch is priced at Dhs 180 for food only or Dhs 240 with house beverages. Call 04-3172222 or for group bookings and special Maifest packages call 04-3172618.

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British classics

To mark its first year in Dubai, Fortnum & Mason has introduced a comprehensive all-day dining menu. Served in the newly re-named Restaurant & Tea Salon with stunning views over the Burj Khalifa, the new menu brings together the finest ingredients to create a wide range of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Visit www.fortnumandmason.com.

Master new culinary skills

Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers invites you to sharpen your culinary skills in a series of master classes lead by some of Dubai’s leading chefs. Become a Chocolatier and once you have made your chocolate delights, you can indulge in a delicious afternoon tea with other class participants for Dhs 350, available on Saturday 23rd and Tuesday 26th May (call 04-2071719). The Make the Perfect Sushi class on Wednesday 27th and Saturday 30th May includes a selection of sushi platters, teppanyaki and soft drinks for Dhs 400 (call 04-2071750). Finally, the Create an Italian Masterpiece class on Saturday 2nd and Tuesday 5th May will end with an Italian feast and is priced at Dhs 400. Call 04-2071717.

A meat lover’s paradise

Just for meat lovers the Butcha Steakhouse & Grill is now open at The Beach at JBR, offering the finest cuts and juiciest prime meat. Butcha’s extensive menu offers both traditional cuts such as Tenderloin Dhs 140, Bone In Rib Eye Dhs 190, Wagyu Dhs 360 and Porterhouse Dhs 250 and also mixes things up with some truly unique and mouthwatering Turkish dishes. Visit facebook. com/butchadubai or call 04-5330684. www.connector.ae

Jumeirah Restaurant Week

Jumeirah Restaurant Group Dubai ( JRG Dubai) and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts is hosting the fourth instalment of Jumeirah Restaurant Week in the UAE from 14th to 23rd May. The spring 2015 edition features over 40 Jumeirah restaurants located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including Pierchic, Pai Thai and The Noodle House at Madinat Jumeirah, Junsui and Al Iwan at Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, and The Ivy, The Rib Room and Alfie’s at Jumeirah Emirates Towers and much more. The restaurants are grouped into four price tiers to offer a range of experiences, with set menus available at lunch and dinner. Culinary journeys at casual restaurants start at Dhs 95 for three courses, premium casual restaurants are priced at Dhs 120, the high-end restaurants offer three courses for Dhs 180, and three signature restaurants feature a special set menu at Dhs 370. New in 2015, there will also be four grape packages available.

A full list of participating restaurants and menus is available at www. jumeirahrestaurantweek.com.

Heating up May

Marco Pierre White Grill, Conrad Hotel, heats up May with their new offers. Ladies’ Night offers unlimited rose bubbly and canapés between 7pm and 10pm every Tuesday as well as 25% off for ladies on the à la carte menu from 7pm to 9pm. The Tasting Menu is available from Sunday to Wednesday between 7pm and 12am with a set menu non-alcoholic package for two hours costing Dhs 295; the house spirits, house wine and beer package Dhs 395; and the bubbly package Dhs 495. Finally, do not miss Happy Hour from Sunday to Wednesday from 7pm to 8pm where you can buy one drink and get the next one on the house.

Call 04-4447399.

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GOOD food

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IMAM BAYILDI (STUFFED AUBERGINES)

As one of the traditional dishes in Turkish cuisine, there are various versions of Imam Bayildi (translated as ‘Imam fainted’). It is said that an Imam once fainted before eating this dish, when he saw the amount of olive oil in the recipe as olive oil was so expensive in those times. I first tried Imam Bayildi while sailing with my family on a gulet in Turkey, severed as part of a meze at dinner with Tzatziki and fresh warm rolls - simply delicious! We have been liberal with the olive oil!

Serves 6 (as starter) or 3 (as main course)

Ingredients 3 large fresh aubergines (eggplants) 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil, plus extra for brushing 3 cloves crushed garlic 1 large white onion, finely sliced 8 ripe plum tomatoes 1 teaspoon cinnamon Small bunch flat leaf parsley (washed and finely chopped) Salt and pepper to taste Tzatziki 150g tub Greek yoghurt ½ cucumber (seeds removed and grated) 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint Warm fresh crunchy bread rolls.

Method

Pre-heat oven to 190C/170C fan, Gas 5.

Wash the aubergines. Using a sharp knife

slice the aubergine from stem to opposite end. Score the flesh side deeply making sure not to cut through skin. Brush with a good layer of olive oil and place on ovenproof dish.

Cook for 20 minutes in pre-heated oven until flesh is soft enough to scrape out. Leave to cool. Next, in a frying pan add some olive oil and sauté the sliced onions until soft. Add cinnamon, crushed garlic and cook for one minute. When the aubergines are cooled, scoop out the flesh and chop roughly, add to the onion mixture, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Prepare the tomatoes by scoring the tops and plunge into hot water. Remove skin and scoop out the seeds and juice into a sieve over a bowl and chop the flesh. Add to pan and cook for about 10 minutes until soft.

Here you can add more olive oil if needed.

Stir in the chopped parsley leaving a little to sprinkle over the top when serving. Spoon the filling into the aubergine halves, pour over the juice from the tomatoes, drizzle over more olive oil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes until the aubergines are cooked. Baste at least once. Serve as a starter or a side dish to grilled fish or lamb.

Tzatziki Mix all ingredients together and put into a serving dish.

Bon appétit!

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It’s a wrap Lettuce wraps are are increasingly popular nowadays. By simply substituting your bun or bread for a lettuce leaf, you save calories and carbs and can have a healthier version of your favourite meal. Get really creative with what fillings you put in your wrap. You can swap your usual lunchtime sandwich for a lettuce wrap with turkey cuts and cheese. If

you want to get a little more experimental, opt for a barbecued Chinese chicken lettuce wrap, flavoured with garlic, ginger and hoisin sauce, or for a vegetarian option, pack your wrap with a mixture of beans, such as kidney, pinto or butter beans - the possibilities really are endless. Go ahead and try this delicious and nutritious recipe packed with goodness.

Homemade Chicken Lettuce Wraps Total Servings: 6 persons

Serving size: 2 wraps Calories per serving: 230 Kcal Protein: 26g Carbs: 12g Fat: 9g Preparation time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 700g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 tablespoon plus 1½ teaspoons peanut oil, divided ¾ cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1 can (225g) water chestnuts, drained and diced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 ½ cups shredded carrots

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½ cup julienned green onions 12 Boston or Iceberg lettuce leaves ⅓ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation:

1. In a large skillet cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes; drain. Add the mushrooms, water chestnuts and ginger; cook 4-6 minutes longer. Drain and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and remaining oil. Stir in the carrots, onions and chicken mixture.

3. Spoon onto lettuce leaves; sprinkle with almonds.

With thanks to Live’ly Executive Chef Kassem Taha. For further information, contact Live’ly on 04-3481008 or visit www.lively.ae.

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online tools to simplify your life

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n the old days, a simple mantra of phonekeys-wallet would be enough to ensure that you were not forgetting anything essential as you left the house for the day. Today, our smart phones are capable of making life so much simpler on the go. There is an app for everything. Helpling, the first global online platform for cleaning services, understands the need to simplify. They have researched some of the most useful online tools that you must have to make your life easier, organised and more manageable.

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1. Nike+ Training Club - Start on the road to fitness without ever having to enter a gym. This app has a countless number of exercises that you can tailor to your own fitness goals. Watch the inspirational ladies on the screen do it first, then just follow their lead.

No equipment required, completely flexible timings, and best of all, it’s free.

2. PicLab - How many times can you re-use the same Instagram filters before just losing the inspiration for photography? PicLab www.connector.ae

4. Namshi - When are you expected to find the time to go shopping between meetings, deadlines and friends who want to have brunch? But clothes do wear out, making Namshi such an important app. Search for exactly what you want, send in your order, and have it delivered to your doorstep, ready to wear to the next dinner party.

5. Day One - This journaling app allows you to record life as you live it. From once-ina-lifetime events to everyday moments. Day One’s elegant interface makes journaling a simple pleasure.

allows you to add beautiful typography, apply stunning filters and photo effects. People will soon be asking you for your secret behind such aesthetically pleasing pictures.

3. LinkedIn Pulse - Stay up to date with your industry’s latest news with LinkedIn’s new side app, Pulse. It shows you all the articles from your feed in a clean, nondistracting way. Remain on top of the professional scoop with a coffee in one hand and your phone in the other. www.connector.ae

6. 30/30 - A simple task manager that allows you to divide your day into tasks allocating time to complete each task.

You can track your progress and use your time efficiently.

These online tools cover everything from planning your training sessions to organising your day. But if you are looking to create more time to yourself, why not head to www.helpling.ae to book your home cleaning service. Helpling’s mission is to give people more free time so they get to enjoy the other things in life.

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On the HOMEFRONT Making life easier Tefal offers fantastic home solutions. Standout products include the Actifry Express low fat fryer, the Optigrill, the Clipso+ Precision pressure cooker, Ingenio cookwarewhich thanks to its ingenious removable handle goes from the cooker to the oven to the fridge, and Proflex non-stick silicone bakeware. Visit www.tefal.com.

Just add your touch Nespresso recently introduced the Lattissima Touch to its Lattissima range which was first launched in 2007.

The Touch has been redesigned to offer even more features for coffee connoisseurs who enjoy coffee with milk. This latest addition to the iconic range of sleek and stylish machines creates gourmet recipes for coffee and fresh milk lovers at the touch of a button.

The Lattissima Touch is one of the most feature-rich technologies Nespresso has to offer and enables coffee lovers to enjoy an enhanced coffee quality experience in their own home. With brand new integrated technology, Lattissima Touch owners can create six recipes at the touch of a button including Ristretto and milk froth as two new features. The pre-heating times for the coffee and milk have been further improved so that your favourite coffee recipe is served even quicker.

Priced at Dhs 1,850, the Touch is available in all Nespresso boutiques worldwide, as well as from www.nespresso.com, from the Nespresso Customer Care Centres and from selected trade partners.

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Your home’s new best friend Give your home the ultimate deep clean with 4work’s Kobold by Vorwerk vacuum cleaners - for a cleaner, healthier environment for you and your family. The innovative products range from super efficient all in one power systems, to nifty hand-held vacuum cleaners, to intelligent robots that clean when you are not at home. Kobold products start from just over Dhs 3,000 and potential, interested customers are invited to have a free home demonstration prior to purchase so they can see the results for themselves first. Visit www.4work.me.

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Adorable animals bunnies and frills galore in this year’s Fifi Lapin spring/ summer collection for 0-4 years at Mamas & Papas.

SUMMER FUN!

Back to the beach with Smitten’s Poupette à la Plage high-end beach and swimwear for babies to pre-teens.

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Geox Junior & Baby offers a cool and comfortable collection of sandals. These simple styles are a summer staple.

Easy breasy summer dresses and cool casuals at Next Kids.

Gap Kids cute and trendy spring collection is full of fun prints and cool denim for both for girls and boys!

• Smitten:1st floor of Dubai Marina Mall • Gap Kids: Gap Mall of the Emirates, Mercato Mall, Dubai Mall, Mirdif City Centre, Deira City Centre & Burjuman • Mamas & Papas: Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Mall & Harvey Nichols Mall of the Emirates • Geox: Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Festival Centre & Ibn Battuta Mall • Next Ibn Battuta Mall, Mercato, Mall of the Emirates and Burjuman. www.connector.ae

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DUBAI PICNIC SPOTS:

ENJOY THE WEATHER WHILE IT LASTS

Summer is just around the corner and soon the temperatures will be rising to uncomfortable heights. Take advantage of the cool weather while we still have it. Enjoy the outdoors and visit these Dubai picnic spots.

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here are several picnic spots in Dubai that are suitable for families.

You can find grassy parks with beautiful greenery and plenty of activities for kids to enjoy. Play areas, parks and beaches are great places to spend the day outside. Make the most of it because, before you know it, it will be hot and humid, and your kids will be cooped up indoors.

Here are 3 parks you should try out: Al Barsha Pond Park One of Dubai's newer additions, Al Barsha park is a popular leisure and activity destination within the community. Situated around a main pond is a running and cycling track, with bicycle and quadricycles available for rent, as well as tennis and basketball courts. Aside from the expected playgrounds and shaded picnic areas, there is a mini funfair with bouncy castles and rides for the little ones. The park is also host to the Ripe Night Market on Saturdays between 4pm and 9pm, 46 | MAY Connector

with food vendors, music, and shopping stalls, its a relaxed way to end the weekend.

Kite Beach Pack your picnic basket and head to Kite Beach to enjoy some spectating of the kite surfers. This beach is known for high winds, which is ideal weather for these sports enthusiasts. It also offers great areas for sunbathing and picnics. It is open 24/7 and there is no admission fee.

Creekside Park With so much on offer, it is no wonder this is a very popular outdoor destination in Dubai. You can enjoy long walks in the beautiful gardens or take a ride around the park on a two or four-person bike. It's good exercise and encourages teamwork. There’s even a cable care that offers stunning views over the creek and city skyline. There is so much to do at Creekside Park.

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Are you ready for

ANOTHER BABY?

A recent study conducted by the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention concluded that the optimal gap between births is 18 to 23 months.

According to the researchers involved in the study, this results in the healthiest possible outcomes for both mothers and babies. But never mind the experts, are you ready for another baby?

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ome women are ready to plunge into another pregnancy while they still have one or more children in nappies, while others do not even want to think about babies until their youngest child is on the school bus headed for kindergarten!

Despite such studies being conducted, what they fail to acknowledge is that there is no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ approach to family planning. If the thought of having another baby has even fleetingly crossed your mind, here are some factors to consider: Mind the gap! In general, you need to space your pregnancies at least 18 months apart to ensure your body has fully recovered from the last pregnancy; this is especially true if you had a previous caesarean or other uterine surgery.

However, how long it will take to become pregnant again is not a matter that you will have much control over. If your own fertility and that of your partner is normal, there is roughly a one in three chance of you becoming pregnant each menstrual cycle. On average, it takes couples about 3 to 6 months to conceive, and there is a 15 to 20% chance that you may not achieve pregnancy within a year. One in six UK couples have lower than average fertility and take more than a year to conceive.

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How old is your youngest child? If you are still being woken up two or three times a night by a young baby, you might find the physical demands of a pregnancy hard to deal with.

How much attention do your other children require? If the children you have are not yet self-sufficient, have special medical needs or learning difficulties, you would be wise to put off pregnancy and the thought of another baby for the time being as you may find that you have insufficient energy to cope.

Is your relationship stable? Babies don’t bring couples together - the opposite is often true. If you already have ‘issues’ to overcome, having a colicky newborn around is not going to help! Postpone pregnancy until you both feel that you are on more solid ground.

How does your partner feel about having another baby? If your partner feels quite strongly that he is not ready for another baby, respect his wishes and wait a few months before broaching the subject again.

In the money? How will having another baby affect your family’s financial situation?

Kids cost money and if having another baby is going to stretch your budget, you might want to delay your pregnancy until your financial situation is looking a little healthier.

Weigh up these factors and you should have a pretty good idea about whether or not you are ready for another baby. www.connector.ae

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FIVE STEPS to raising an optimistic child

Why should you want your child to be an optimist? Because pessimism (the opposite of optimism) is an ingrained habit of mind that has sweeping and disastrous consequences - a depressed mood, resignation, under-achievement and even, unexpectedly, poor physical health.

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hildren with optimistic thinking skills are better able to understand failure, have a stronger sense of personal mastery, and are better able to recover when things go wrong in their lives.

How parents can help Step 1: Learn to think optimistically yourself.

What children see and hear indirectly from you as you live your life and intermingle with others influences them much more than what you try to ‘teach’ them.

You can model optimism for your child by incorporating optimistic mental skills into your own way of thinking. With practice, almost everyone can learn to think differently about life’s events - even parents.

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connection between how they think and how they feel. You can do this easily by thinking aloud with them about how your own thoughts adversely create negative feelings in you.

For example, if you are driving your child to school and a driver cuts you off, verbalise the link between your thoughts and feelings by saying something like, “I wonder why I’m feeling so angry? I guess I was saying to myself, now I’m going to be late because the guy in front of me is going so slowly. If he is going to drive like that, he should not drive during rush hour. How rude”.

Step 3: Create a game called ‘thought catching’. This helps your child learn to identify the thoughts that flit across his or her mind. These thoughts, although hardly noticeable, greatly affect mood and behaviour.

For instance, if your child received a poor grade ask, “When you got your grade, what did you say to yourself ?”

Step 4: Teach your child how to evaluate automatic thoughts. This means recognising that what you say to yourself (about yourself ) is not necessarily correct.

For instance, after receiving the poor grade your child may be telling himself he is a failure, that he is not as smart as other kids are and so on. Many of these self-statements may not be accurate, but they are ‘automatic’ in that situation.

Step 5: Teach your child how to produce more accurate explanations (to themselves) when bad things happen and use them to challenge your child’s automatic but inaccurate thoughts. Part of this process involves looking for evidence to the contrary (good grades in the past, success in other areas, etc).

Another skill to teach your child to help him or her think optimistically is to ‘decatastrophise’ the situation, that is to help your child see that the bad event may not be as bad or will not have the damaging consequences imagined. Few things in life are as devastating as we fear, yet we blow them up in our minds.

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ASK THE EXPERT: How do I choose a school for my child?

The best advice I can give as a headteacher is to choose a school where you feel confident that your child will be happy. Happiness and wellbeing are the foundations for learning, progress and success. As parents, it is our prime concern for our children and we instinctively seek to ensure that our children are safe and looked after so that they can thrive. Instincts can and should play an important role in the school choice decision. The best thing a parent can do when choosing a school is visit a number of them.

Forget about inspection reports, branding, leavers’ destinations or word of mouth when making the final call. Visit schools yourself and remember that you know your child best.

Trust your instincts and you will find that the decision on where your child will be happiest comes easily. Whilst it can be scary, remember that you know best. Try to match your school choice with your own personal educational philosophy and belief on what matters in education today. Think about what skills you want your child to develop during their time at school and experiences you want them to gain from education. Where do you want to see your child in the future? Remember education is not a destination; it is a road map to the future.

Melissa McBride is Head of Primary at Hartland International School. Visit www.hartlandinternational.com.

TEACHER OF THE MONTH Name: Andrea Taylor Nationality: USA How long have you been teaching?

11 years How would you describe your teaching style?

Students are encouraged and given opportunities to become independent learners who can make their own choices. My teaching style depends on the objective, my students’ needs, and their learning styles.

Why did you decide to become a teacher?

I fell in love with teaching during my first year in university while I was volunteering in a first grade classroom to help with reading.

Your best moment as a teacher? When I see students reach their highest potentials academically, creatively, and socially are all best moments.

Your worst moment? When a child has needs that you cannot meet at school and outside services are required. It is a tough conversation to have with parents and even harder to come to terms with not being able to meet all the needs of a student as the teacher. I would call it a challenging moment rather than a worst moment.

One sentence of advice to parents? Read to, or with your child daily.

One sentence of advice to someone wanting to enter the profession? Teaching is not a 9-5 job and requires a lot of dedication.

A funny story from the classroom. I think I always get a few giggles reading the writing of my KG2 students at the beginning of the school year. There are some very interesting words produced unintentionally at times.

Best quote/question/expression from a child.

“I am a princess, don’t you know? Princesses don’t clean.” That was from a KG2 Student.

What would be your life quote? Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Andrea Taylor is a KG 2 class teacher at Taaleem’s Al-Mizhar American Academy.

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Kids’ NEWS Put your feet up!

fooTup is the brainchild of Isabelle Millasseau, a 39 year old mother of two who has lived in Dubai for five years. As well as being a mother, Isabelle is a flight attendant for Air France, and is always making sure people are comfortable.

In January 2012, Isabelle came up with the idea of fooTup: “I have two boys and one day while I was driving them to nursery I noticed they were sat in their infant car seats playing with the inboard entertainment system, but there was nothing for them to put their feet on. I came to the conclusion that children could not enjoy travelling with their legs uncomfortably and painfully dangling, and decided to find a solution”.

The main reason children kick the back of your driver’s seat is to relieve the pressure on the back of their legs, pressure which causes bad circulation and numbness. fooTup prevents this bad leg position and provides the comfort and support a child needs whilst travelling. fooTup’s ingenious design can also be used as a step to help the child reach the seat on their own, giving them a feeling of independence.

The easy to adjust lateral supports enable it to fit most child safety seats - Group 1-2-3, Group 2-3 using forward-facing only, and booster car seats with a standard square base design. It can handle weight classes up to 36kg/80 pounds (approx 11 years) and is made in the UAE. With a height adjustable footrest to ensure the perfect fit as your child grows, 90% of the 180 cars tested are compatible (compatibility list available at www.foot-up.com). fooTup has also received awards from the French Society of Medecine in Septembre 2013 and the Silver Medal of the European Inventors Contest « Concours LÉPINE » for improving the sitting position and relieving blood pressure in the legs. fooTup also came 2nd out of 70 applicants in Ro’Ya 2014, an initiative of the Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) and Mastercard to promote female entrepreneurs, and received USD 30,000 to help fooTup start production.

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Making a difference

The Australia-based non-profit organisation, Books Over Bombs (BOB) Foundation, has launched its new T-shirt line, with all profits going to refugee camps in Lebanon.

Aiming to raise awareness and funds for the education of kids in vulnerable areas, BOB promotes #ResponsibleFashion, with their own line of T-shirts now for sale. As well as creating beautiful T-shirts, BOB has teamed up with Postcards for Peace to create a hangtag with a difference, which also acts as an actual postcard allowing customers to send a handwritten message of encouragement and hope to refugee children. An amazing way to let the children know that the world has not forgotten about them, this is another indication for customers that buying from BOB will really make a difference.

Visit www.booksoverbombs.org.

Step out in style

Little Things, located in Dubai Mall, specialises in unique gifts and creative items.

Their handmade ‘Button Shoes’ create a vibrant footwear that is available for all ages, with prices ranging from Dhs 146 to Dhs 445.

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ANIMAL magic

Support local animal rescue and welfare charities Meet Max

Max is one year old, he was someone’s pet but unfortunately for Max his owners abandoned him. Max knows what it is to be loved and give love, but he also knows what it is to be not loved anymore. He is amazing, purrs like a monster, very curious, loving and easy going! If you would like to meet Max please email info@38smiles.com.

A new addition

Ski Dubai has welcomed a Kingchick to its family. The healthy chick hatched from its egg in February and is currently being looked after inside Ski Dubai’s penguin habitat. The chick is the offspring of proud parents Bubbles and Wall-E, two of Ski Dubai’s King penguins. The two penguins had been taking turns incubating the egg inside the penguin habitat. King Penguins incubate the egg under a small flap of skin at the top of their feet, rather than building a nest. The parents then share the responsibility of keeping the egg warm and safe. The chick will not be taking part in Ski Dubai’s penguin encounters or on general view until further announcement, as it remains with its parents, in the colony. However, guests taking part in Exclusive or Ultimate encounters, will be able to see the chick as part of the behind scenes tour. Ski Dubai will soon be hosting a naming competition, giving all UAE residents a chance to name the chick. More details on the completion will be released shortly. Visit Ski Dubai on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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So your friend wants to buy a new pet from a pet store. How can you convince them to adopt instead? Here are four things Pet’s Delight hear a lot, and how you can respond.

If I don’t buy the pet from the store, who will?

Pet stores sell their pets quickly, and will cut prices on slow sellers until sold. If people stop buying from puppies or kittens for pet stores then ultimately, the puppy mills will shut down from lack of demand.

I want a purebred 25% of animals who enter shelters are purebreds but tell your pal that a one-of-akind mutt from a shelter is just as healthy and lovable.

Shelter pets are not likely to be healthy Explain to your friend the many ailments puppy mill dogs - mostly found in pet stores can develop. Remind your pal that any animal can become sick or injured but that at a shelter you know up front if your new pet has any chronic health issues.

My friend has a shelter dog, and he is hyper/destructive/scared/shy Point out that, just like any animal, some shelter animals have behaviour issues to work on. Adopting from a shelter allows you to know exactly what you are getting and prepare for any issues.

Pet’s Delight believe all pets deserve the chance to have a happy and healthy life with a loving family. Visit www.pets-delight.com or call 052-7056290.

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BEAUTY & bodycare Caudalie’s Polyphenol C15 Overnight Detox Oil is a 100% plantderived and natural dry oil which helps overworked skin renew itself overnight and recover from the effects of stress, pollution, UV radiation and other sources of oxidising free radicals. At night is stimulates cell renewal and eliminates the toxins and other debris that accumulate during the day. In the morning your skin is detoxified and looks fresh and radiant!

Make Up For Ever’s new PRO Bronze Fusion gives a luminous and naturally tanned complexion. It’s a waterproof and sweatproof gel-compact bronzer that delivers a natural sun-kissed effect. Its light compact texture melts instantly into the skin giving a boost in a silky smooth effect with no powdery finish. Apply with the PRO Bronze Fusion Kabuki brush for an ultranatural look with no streaks.

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Bath & Body Works newest collection Love & Sunshine is the happiest, most fresh and playful fragrance under the sun! The newest addition to Bath & Body Works’ Signature Collection, Love & Sunshine is guaranteed to make you smile. The fresh and playful fragrance is a bright, happy blend of the juiciest fruits, brightest blooms and most cheerful citrus - it’s happiness in a bottle!

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Avène’s Couvrance compact foundation creams guarantee a flawless, even complexion whether used alone or combined with their colour correction care. Fragrance and preservative free, they are specifically formulated for sensitive skin and offer exceptional coverage for concealing and camouflaging major imperfections while giving a extremely natural result. They are ideal for all those seeking a flawless complexion and come in 4 shades and 2 textures to cater for all skin types and skin tones. www.connector.ae

Evoking the balmy breeze of an Indian Ocean island, the soothing Seychelles range from The White Company combines notes of fresh bergamot, bright orange and rich amber with warming notes of exotic coconut, vanilla and almond. The gorgeous glass decanter full of the scented bath foam is destined to be the most beautiful bottle in your bathroom.

And the body lotion is quickly absorbed to leave skin feeling silky soft and delicately scented.

The Body Shop’s new Fuji Green Tea range is the first body range infused with real green tea leaves and their detoxifying health benefits. And they have been picky about it, quite literally! The green tea comes from the heartland of Japan, the pristine Mount Fuji region. Here, their expert’s hand-pick the finest shoots to capture the potent antioxidant power; and they infuse this in to the range to replenish and refresh with pure moisture for healthier-feeling skin.

PICKS Zoya’s Naturel Satins Collection features an ultra-wearable, low-sheen satin finish. A hybrid between matte and glossy polishes, the Satin formula gives opaque coverage and is longer lasting than traditional matte shades. The result is flawlessly smooth which hides imperfections and creates a softer effect. www.connector.ae

Alterna’s Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Milk is a leave-in conditioner that absorbs instantly and hydrates deeply to treat dry, brittle or ageing hair. This nourishing leave-in conditioner is specially formulated for ageing hair using the same proven ingredients and technologies as Alterna’s top-selling Caviar Replenishing Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner. It is free of Parabens, sulfates or phthalates DEA, TEA, gluten, mineral oil, petrolatum, PABA, and paraffin.

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This month’s

special offers Grosvenor House Dubai

Retreat Spa offers the Morning Treat where you can take advantage of 25% discount on any Retreat Spa treatment (minimum 60 minutes) and on all spa beauty products from 9am until 1pm daily.

Alternatively, enjoy the Spring Detox Revival massage and Phytomer facial for Dhs 690; the Spring Delight Rasul Mud treatment and massage for Dhs 590; rejuvenate with a Vie Collection face and body treatment for Dhs 850; or discover Anne Semonin beauty with a refreshing express facial, a customised Crystal Sand Scrub, and Swedish or Balinese Massage for Dhs 790. These packages are available until 31st May and include the use of steam, sauna and Jacuzzi.

Visit www.retreatspa-dubai.com or call 04-3998888 extension 6761/6762/6763.

Sofitel The Palm Dubai

Renew your body and revive your mind with So Spa’s French-Polynesian charm.

Enjoy an hour of indulgence with a package that encompasses a Crystal Sand Scrub, a Detox Mask and a Bespoke Massage. Valid from 1st to 31st May, the package is priced at Dhs 399. Call 04-4555433.

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Reflection Hair and Beauty Centre

Begin your summer with exclusive personalised hair and nail treatments that will keep you fashionable even under the scorching heat - book a blow dry, a Jessica manicure and pedicure for the special price of Dhs 250. Too hot to hit the beach but want the tan? The St. Tropez Spray Tan treatment is the quickest way to get a professional finish - book the St. Tropez Spray Tan with Body Scrub this month for the discounted price of Dhs 200.

Enjoy a summer day at Reflection - begin with a luxurious Phytoceane facial, followed by a soothing back massage and a blow dry for the finishing look. Enjoy this package with a light lunch or supper in the relaxing lounge priced at Dhs 500. Whether you want a whole new look or just a slight update, get the latest colour and cut trends with a 20% discount when you book any tint service, cut and blow with the new manager, Sam or senior stylist Emilia. Call 04-3944595 or visit www.reflectionhairandbeautycentre.com, email support@reflectionhairandbeautycentre.com.

Le Royal Meriden Beach Resort + Spa

Enjoy exclusive spring specials at Caracalla Spa. The Morning Treat offers 25% discount on any Caracalla treatment (minimum 60 minutes) and on spa beauty products from 9am until 1pm daily. Alternatively, book any Pevonia facial (minimum 60 minutes) and receive a complimentary Pevonia product. The Ultimate Spring Renewal offers a body exfoliation and aromatherapy massage; and the Spring Treat includes a Green Coffee wrap and relaxing foot massage - both packages are priced at Dhs 750. Finally, book any Bellefontaine treatment and receive a free 30-minute back or foot massage and a special gift. Call 04-3995555 extension 5322 or 5543. www.connector.ae

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Special offers The Cure

The Cure Wellness and Beauty Lounge, located in Dubai Media City and The Green Community, have two Annual Unlimited Packages that allow you to drop by anytime, no appointment required, as often as you like with just one annual payment. The Cure’s Annual Unlimited Pamper Package at Media City and Green Community branches is priced at Dhs 4,600 for one entire year, and gives you unlimited manicures, pedicures, polish changes (non gel), threading and tinting. The Cure’s Annual Unlimited Hair Package at The Green Community branch is Dhs 6,000 per year, and allows you to visit the salon as many times as you like for haircuts, colours and blow-dries.

Call 04-3916485.

Cocoona Centre

With summer fast approaching, it’s time to take extra care of your skin. Meet the Dermatologist at Cocoona Centre for a free skin assessment. Refine and rejuvenate your skin with these amazing offers - Botox is priced at Dhs 1,199 (for two areas); Lip Enhancement using Fillers is priced at Dhs 1,500, MesoTherapy is priced at Dhs 399 (face or scalp) and Fraxel Laser is priced at Dhs 1,199 (for full face). You can also get a hair free body with the painless laser machines, five sessions of laser hair reduction for the full body is priced at Dhs 8,999. Call 04-3941090 for bookings.

Kempinski Mall of the Emirates

Give your body a chocolate treat this May with a full body exfoliation, a refreshing, powerful, skin recharging chocolate oil massage and an uplifting body mask. Priced at Dhs 649 for 90 minutes, the combined treatment tones and softens the skin, enhancing your happy endorphins and leaving you with a scent as sweet as heaven. Email spa.malloftheemirates@kempinski.com or call 04-4095909.

InterContinental Dubai Festival City The Mum’s Indulge Package at Spa InterContinental Dubai Festival City offers a 60-minute Balinese Massage and a 75-minute Oxygen Facial for Dhs 795. Alternatively, enjoy the Spring Awakening package that includes a 30-minute Back Massage and 60-minute Diamond White Facial for Dhs 745.

Finally, sooth away the stress with a 60-minute Muscle Soother Massage priced at Dhs 365. Email spa.icdfc@ihg.com.

SensAsia Urban Spa

SensAsia Urban Spa’s Skinny Beach menu is based around the celebrity-favourite, dropa-dress-size body wrap, Shrinking Violet.

This reduces fat from all over the body with body brushing, the application of special oil and a 60-minute (minimum) full body wrap.

Skinny Beach Packages include Shrinking Violet (one session) for Dhs 730, the Power Boost (two sessions within 72 hours) for Dhs 1,290, the Lifestyle Reboot (six sessions within six weeks) for Dhs 3,650 (including one free), and the Skinny Beach ultimate SensAsia inch-loss experience from Dhs 1,200. Visit www.sensasiaspas.com. www.connector.ae

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Hypoxi & LPG @ Bodysmart smoothing, firming and draining. It also works without exercise. You simply don your body stocking and lie down - I actually found it quite relaxing!

The LPG Endermolift for the face is a 100% natural anti-ageing technique to re-densify the skin deep down and erase signs of ageing. It offers immediate results, including a healthy glow and a natural, lifted effect. Each session’s results add up to fill in wrinkles, redefine contours, and clarify the complexion.

What are the results?

Over the past 10 years, Bodysmart have established themselves as targeted body shaping experts, using methods including Hypoxi, Vacunaut, Power Plate, LPG and nutritional advice. When other methods fail, Bodysmart helps both men and women achieve their target weight, re-sculpt their bodies and rid themselves of stubborn fat and cellulite deposits. So I went along to see what all the fuss was about.

What’s involved?

Hypoxi is a combination of moderate training, vacuum and compression. You can lose 60% to 80% of fat in your problem areas mainly the stomach and abdomen or buttocks, hips and thighs, but it also targets cellulite.

As I wanted to target my lower body and cellulite, I chose the upright bicycle - it’s a very moderate pace and you simply cycle away and the machine sucks in the air around you and blows it out.

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Based on what I was trying to achieve (weight loss and cellulite reduction) the team at Bodysmart had advised me to combine Hypoxi and LPG for the best results. I lost a total of 2cms from around my stomach and 2cm from each thigh. But honestly it was the visual results I was most impressed with - the fatty bumps from around my knees went completely, and my cellulite vastly improved!

I noticed the glow with the Endermolift from the very first session, 12 sessions later and my skin feels more hydrated, the little wrinkles have filled in a bit, and I seem to have more shape to my face.

All in all, very impressed!

How much?

Hypoxi is priced at Dhs 1,800 for 15 sessions, Vacunaut is Dhs 2,000 for 12 sessions, Power plate is Dhs 1,800 for 12 sessions and LPG for the body is Dhs 3,120 for 12 sessions. LPG Endermolift is Dhs 2,280 for 12 sessions. Off peak offers are available and Connector readers receive a 20% discount.

Call Bodysmart Meadows Town Centre branch on 04-3638318 or Umm Suqueim 3 on 04-3280191 for appointments. -L.C. www.connector.ae

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Set within the serene and picturesque surroundings of Al Barari, Heart and Soul Spa offers an escape from our hectic daily lives, and aims to restore you with the soothing effects of nature. Expanding on their menu they are now offering the Harp Healing massage, which combines an hour long full body massage with the soothing sounds of an exclusive and private harp performance.

What’s involved?

The Harp Healing Therapy promises to combine the healing power of music with relaxation. The harpists play so that your body absorbs the invisible vibrations of the sound. The vibrations from a harp are said to be especially powerful for changing our body’s energy. Each string vibrates with its whole length, so the body can feel the vibrations even if the ear cannot hear the sounds. The harpist will play special tunes and keys that will relieve anxiety and stress, help release tension and relax while you enjoy a full body massage.

What are the results?

Heart and Soul Spa blew me away, the design, treatment rooms and location is simply sublime.

The massage itself was lovely and the pure sounds of the harp was actually very soothing. A nice change from the usual spa type of music.

Cost

The Healing Harp massage is available during May priced at Dhs 950, and needs to be booked 48 hours in advance.

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The largest annual global prize fund in the non-animal testing sector opens this week, with almost Dhs 1.4 million available to scientists and campaigners. Scientists and organisations across the Middle East are invited to participate. Nominations for the 2015 Lush Prize opened on 24th April, World Day for Animals in Laboratories. This fourth year of the Prize will mark one million pounds having been given to support initiatives to end the use of animals in toxicology (chemical testing) research.

A joint project between cosmetics company Lush and research group Ethical Consumer, the prize is designed to drive forward the complete replacement of animals in experiments. The five main categories of prize cover science, training young researchers, public awareness and lobbying and creating a bridge between all the networks required to create humane and relevant scientific alternatives to using animals. A sixth category, the Black Box Prize, is available to any scientist or team responsible for a key breakthrough in human toxicity pathways research. Thirty seven scientists and organisations in 19 countries have so far benefited from more than Dhs 4.1m Lush Prize funding for ‘outstanding contributions’ to replace animal testing. Lush Prize spokesperson Craig Redmond said: “Animal testing is increasingly recognised as being unreliable and unscientific. In addition, a new report from the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics has described these experiments as ‘morally unthinkable’. The Lush Prize brings together scientists, campaigners and lobbyists to encourage progress in more humane and more relevant scientific activities to end animal tests.

We are excited to again be rewarding fantastic work around the world”. Nominations for the Prize can be made online at www.lushprize.org and close on 24th July. A panel of expert judges from around the world meet in September and winners are awarded their prizes at a conference and dinner in London in November. www.connector.ae

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Secret Oils We know all about sunflower oil, hemp oil, olive oil, evening primrose oil, coconut oil and fish oils and their benefits to body and skin, but there are plenty of little-known oils, many revered in their parts of the world, which may be set to become our new cosmetic and culinary essentials. Alex Gazzola looks at the healthiest oils you’ll soon be hearing a whole lot more of.

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Health practitioners and nutritional therapists are increasingly acknowledging how important good oils are to optimum health. www.connector.ae

From a culinary and nutritional perspective, we need our omega 3s from oily fish to promote heart health, mental functioning and to keep blood pressure low. Meanwhile, omega 6s - from familiar oils like sunflower and corn help with growth, cell structure and a healthy immune system. Olive oil, rich in omega 9s, helps with cholesterol.

When used cosmetically, oils can help chronic dry skin by locking in the skin’s natural moisture. Oils can soften skin, tone it, and protect it from the environment - all the while giving you a healthy shine and glow. Lots of oils are rich in the antioxidants many now believe can help slow the body’s ageing processes, and some can even help repair minor skin abrasions and other damaged patches of skin.

The increased interest in oils’ benefits has prompted many working in the cosmetic and nutritional industries to cast their nets wider in the endless search for ever more potent and magical oils. Just as there are always new superfoods being unleashed onto the market, there are a whole host of super oils just asking to be discovered too. Here are the best to look out for, what they can do for you - and where to find them.

Argan Oil

One of the rarest oils in the world, argan oil is derived from the nuts of the argan tree, found only in southern Morocco, and a protected and endangered tree which thrives in arid, desert conditions. For hundreds of years, Berber women in Morocco have used it for cosmetic purposes, to nourish and moisturise their hair, nails and skin - to them, the argan is ‘The Tree of Life’.

“Argan oil is the moisturiser of the future,” says Karen Borzynski, co-founder of luxury organic argan cosmetic company Arganics. “It’s organically grown, packed with vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids, and so is suitable for all skin types, absorbing perfectly and without leaving a greasy film. It also works well on the T-zone as the oil balances out the skin’s natural oils - so it’s great for open pores. There’s evidence to show that it’s effective on scar tissue too.”

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ease eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox and acne.

Pregnant women use it to prevent stretch marks.

Chinese herbalist Ruth Hajioff also sings the praises of its hydrating properties. “The oil helps cell structure and permeability,” she explains. “It brings water back to the lipid layers, so reducing the appearance of fine lines. Because of its plant sterols, it has anti-inflammatory properties, and so reduces redness, making it good as an after-sun.”

Nutritionally, says Ruth, the rich nutty oil is both delicious and a terrific source of vitamin E (twice as rich as olive oil) and essential fatty acids. “Studies have shown that argan can help reduce cholesterol levels,” she adds. It also contains a vegetable sterol called schottenol, rarely found in plant sources, which may have anti-cancer properties.

Emu Oil

Not one for vegans or veggies, emu oil is a by-product of free-range emu meat production in Australia, and the oil itself comes from the fatty saddle on the back of the birds - which are only ever culled for their meat at full maturity.

The fat goes through a purification process to produce the pure emu oil.

For centuries, the anti-inflammatory properties of emu oil have been put to use by indigenous Aboriginals to soothe muscular and arthritic aches, promote wound healing and relieve insect bites, sunburn and windburn.

It has also been linked with anti-ageing properties, mild reversal of hair loss, and it may help in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis and other irritating skin conditions. Its effectiveness is down to the high penetrability of emu oil, which is absorbed and gets to work quickly, without clogging pores, making it great for cracked heels and thick skin on feet, and other chronically dry areas.

Camelina Oil

Camelina is a flowering plant which is related to the brassica plants and vegetables (cabbages, broccoli, mustard, rape), and is native to colder Scandinavian and central Asian climates. The oil made from it is nutty and full-bodied - and extremely high in omega 3 fatty acids, which Connector MAY | 69

HEALTH & fitness Finland are using it as a functional food ingredient in their margarine”.

Thanks to its nutritional profile, and the relative ease of growing camelina, it may become an environmentally sound superoil of the future.

Marula Oil

has attracted the attention of health researchers.

“Camelina oil is the second best vegetative source of omega 3 - second only to flax seed oil,” says Geraint Hughes of Calon Lân Foods (www.calonlanfood.com), who produce extra-virgin cold pressed camelina oil. “But the trouble with flax oil is that it has a strong and slightly fish taste and aroma, and it’s also quite unstable to cook with. You can cook lightly with camelina oil, as its smoking point is similar to that of olive oil.”

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This comes from the seeds of the marula fruit, from the marula tree, indigenous to southern African countries like Namibia and Zimbabwe, and related to the mango. According to PhytoTrade Africa (www. phytotradeafrica.com), a non-profit trade organisation helping rural producers market their products, the marula tree is central to southern African life. Its fruit is brewed, its bark is a traditional remedy for diarrhoea, fever and malaria, its wood makes utensils and its leaves make a relish.

However it is the healing oil which is particularly special, and southern African women use it cosmetically to moisturise and protect against dry skin. Zulu tribespeople revere the marula, and the tree symbolises women’s femininity and fertility, with newborn girls being welcomed into the world with marula oil ceremonies.

The Body Shop employ marula oil’s qualities in their make-up range, and cosmetic chemist Dr Barbara Olioso, of Forest Secrets Skincare (www.forestsecretsskincare.com), uses it in her iRejuvenate anti-ageing duo of beauty products, of pro-youth facial oil and regenerating skin serum.

“I really like the Fairtrade and environmental profile of marula, and what’s remarkable about it is it’s extremely stable to oxidation, and very rich in antioxidants,” says Barbara. “Southern Africans have been using the oil for millennia as a preservative for meat, and it’s known for its anti-wrinkle potential, and other properties are likely to be discovered with further research - such as stretch mark prevention, which is another promising area.” www.connector.ae

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Get Oiled Here are some other magnificent oils to try or look out for: • Tamanu oil is made from the kernels of the fruit of the tamanu tree, found abundantly in south Pacific islands like Tahiti, where it is considered sacred, and which has been used by the locals as a topical skin remedy for thousands of years, as well as on babies to prevent nappy rash. Research shows it to help reduce visible signs of scar tissue.

• Preciosa oil is a fragrant, marzipany oil extracted from the preciosa tree. It grows only in the Amazon rainforest, and which is rich in oils, minerals and vitamins.

• Starflower/Borage oil is an oil produced from the seeds of a perennial herb originating from Syria, which grows throughout Mediterranean countries. It is the highest known plant source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which is reputed to rejuvenate skin cells.

• Rosehip oil is made from the seeds of the dog rose. It is rich in vitamins A and E, and omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and the size and colour of age spots caused by sun exposure.

• Kukui oil is used by Hawaiians for dry-skin conditions such as psoriasis and as a sun protecting agent, and made from the nuts of the kukui trees which grow wild there, and which are seen as a symbol of peace and enlightenment, this oil is particularly good for hair treatments.

• Carrot Seed oil is a vitamin A-rich oil which has been consistently shown to reduce the signs of

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ageing by revitalising and toning mature skin and decreasing the appearance of wrinkles.

• Spelt Germ Oil comes from spelt, which is an ancient form of wheat thought to be more nutritious than common wheat, and may be more digestible for those suffering mild wheat intolerances. Its germ oil is extremely rich in essential fatty acids and the skin’s favourite vitamin - vitamin E. It therefore helps skin elasticity, natural protection from the sun, and cellular rejuvenation.

• Ximenia oil is common in southern African nations, this oil is derived from the kernels of the plum-like ximenia fruit. It is used mainly as an emollient, and local women use it as an effective hair conditioner.

• Tea seed oil - hard to find in Britain at the moment, yet one of the oldest known culinary oils in the world, tea seed oil is made from the seeds of camellia oleifera flowers, related to the tea plant camellia sinensis, and has a delicate, sweet herbal aroma.

• Mongongo/Minketti oil is derived from the mongongo fruit, which is of great value to the Kung bushpeople of Botswana, this oil has reputed epidermal benefits and may protect against UV rays.

• Karanja oil is derived from the seeds of the pongam tree, native to India, this very light oil has antibacterial qualities and a flowery aroma, and helps clarify the complexion. Popular in ayurvedic medicine for skin conditions and to soothe rheumatic pain. www.connector.ae

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FIVE REASONS to eat slower

Many of us rush through the day, so when we stop to eat, we rush through our meals too. With the simple but powerful act of eating slower, we can begin to reverse this unhealthy habit.

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ow hard is it? You take smaller bites, you chew each bite slower and longer and you enjoy your meal.

It only takes a few minutes extra each meal, and yet it can have profound effects. Here are some reasons why you should consider the simple act of eating slower.

3. Better digestion. If you eat slower,

1. Lose weight. A growing number of

attention to eating can be a great form of mindfulness exercise. Rather than rushing through a meal thinking about what you need to do next, be in the moment.

studies confirm that just by eating slower, you will consume fewer calories - in fact, enough to lose 20 pounds a year without doing anything different or eating anything different.

It takes about 20 minutes for our brains to register that we are full, so when we eat fast we often continue eating past the point where we are full. By eating slowly, it gives our brains time to recognise the feeling of fullness and stop. Of course, we should still be eating healthier foods, but if you are looking to lose weight, eating slowly should be a part of your new lifestyle.

2. Enjoy your food. It is hard to enjoy

your food if it goes by too quickly. Make your meals a gastronomic pleasure, savour the taste and enjoy them fully, so your meals are not just a thing you rush between stressful events.

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you will chew your food better, which leads to better digestion. Digestion actually starts in the mouth, so the more work you do up there, the less your stomach has to do. This can help lead to fewer digestive problems.

4. Less stress. Eating slowly, and paying

5. Rebel against fast food and fast life. Our hectic, fast-paced, stressful, chaotic

lives can lead to eating fast food and eating it quickly. This is a lifestyle that makes us unhealthy, stressed out and unhappy. We rush through our day, doing one task after another, without taking the time to live life, to enjoy life, to relate to each other, to be human. Instead, rebel against that entire lifestyle and philosophy, with the small act of eating slower. Do not eat fast food, eat at a good restaurant, or better yet, cook your own food and enjoy it fully.

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The top 6 DETOX MYTHS 1. During detox the body is starved of nutrients.

FALSE! With a high quality detox made up of fresh, cold pressed fruit and vegetable juices, the exact opposite happens: the body is flooded with a plethora of vitamins, plant enzymes, minerals, phytochemicals and micronutrients. These valuable nutrients help the body at a cellular level, so are more beneficial than just following a healthy diet.

know that protein does not only come from meat and fish, but also is present in many fruit and vegetables (especially green leafy vegetables), as well as nuts, sprouts, seeds, and legumes. Our body can digest these much more easily than the proteins found in meat, as the amino acids found in plant proteins are less complex than those in animal proteins. This, therefore, allows our digestive system to take a break, which is one of the main benefits of doing a detox.

5. After a detox the yo- yo effect happens.

FALSE! Crash dieting or following diet crazes, such as drinking only tea or other home-made recipes such as water, maple syrup and lemon, are extremely harmful. Such radical methods cannot be called detoxing as they are just starving your body while not providing it with any essential nutrients. A proper detox gives your body all the vitamins and fresh goodness it needs, without leaving you really hungry or deflated.

FALSE! The dreaded yo-yo effect arises only then when the body is starved of essential nutrients as the metabolism switches on the back burner because of this malnutrition. As soon as you then start eating ‘normally’ again, your metabolism is overwhelmed and starts to store the sudden supply of food as fat. After a proper detox, however, the body actually does the opposite; it was given ample nutrients and vitamins so the metabolism is activated and then works even more efficiently than before.

3. Detox does not exist.

6. Smoothie is another word for juice.

2. Detoxing is harmful to your health.

FALSE! Although undertaking a detox literally means to get toxins out of the body, it is now used in a mainly figurative sense. By detox it means you are giving your body a break from all the unhealthy habits our lifestyles follow, such as eating sugary food, drinking too much caffeine, smoking, stress at work etc.

4. By detoxing you are not getting enough proteins.

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FALSE! The terms smoothie and juice are indeed often used interchangeably, but they serve very different purposes. The main difference is that plant fibres (dietary fibres) are contained more in the juice, which the body has to digest.

Vitamins, minerals, enzymes and phytochemicals go directly into the blood and provide an instant energy boost. Smoothies and juices also have completely different manufacturing processes: a smoothie is made in a blender; a juice in a juicer.

Also, many fruits like banana, peach or mango are not suitable for fresh juice as they are too thick, so these remain in the smoothie corner.

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So when my hubby told me he had found something in Dubai that could help increase the flexibility in my back and that it had been used by high level equestrian sportsters including Carl Hester, Sandy Phillips, Bettina Hoy and Harry Meade, I demanded to be taken immediately!

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flexibility, target back ache and sciatica and rejuvenate aching legs and feet. All you need to do is lie on the bed while two rollers move up and down your body from feet to head, and let the infrared elements warm you gently.

What are the results?

Okay, so I want one! I’ve been using it twice a day (15 minutes each) for the last couple of weeks and I’ve noticed a definite improvement in my flexibility. My horse has also noticed and it allows her to have greater movement due to my riding position! Hubby is also using it and the long term lower back stiffness he had for years is improving. But here is my favourite bit - I’m sleeping better! It is so relaxing that I have gone from sleeping 4 or 5 disjointed hours a night to a straight six - my feet are doing their little happy dance as I type!

How much?

Taster sessions at the centre in Dubai Mall start from Dhs 150. You can rent The Mobiliser to use at home for Dhs 2,000 per month or purchase one for the special offer price of Dhs 18,000 (usual price Dhs 19,700) only for Connector readers. Call 04-368 0994 or 050-7087260 or visit www.omlifeme.com/ mobiliser, email info@omlifeme.com. -L.C www.connector.ae

Your Horoscope

by Capella

TAURUS 20 Apr - 20 May

SCORPIO 23 Oct - 21 Nov

GEMINI 21 May - 20 Jun

SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov - 21 Dec

You need to read between the lines in a message to see what someone really means either vocally or via mail. You could easily misconstrue their intentions; particularly at the time of the emotional full Moon in your house of partners on the 4th. Relax on the 18th with the new Moon in Taurus. Previously unspoken emotions may then be nurtured.

Your solar ruler, Mercury, appears to move backward after the 20th, so make any travel plans or vital communications before then to ensure accuracy. You can catch up in the last week with any rebuffs you may receive during the month when you should have enough energy to sort any problems that have irritated you - just avoid being hot headed.

CANCER 21 Jun - 22 Jul

You hold a winning hand after romantic Venus moves into Cancer on the 8th and by the 15th you may be feeling ethereal, idealistic and even expressing yourself artistically.

A too heavy approach to someone around the 22nd/24th might lead to a costly surprise, but with Venus still in Cancer you should be able to stay in a harmonious mood.

LEO 23 Jul - 22 Aug

The challenge of working or playing in a new environment may occur and be very wearing in early May, so be kind to yourself and tend to any health matters to improve the quality of your life. Generous Jupiter in Leo makes a brilliant aspect to inspirational and enlightening Uranus, so don’t be surprised if you develop an exciting new outlook on life.

VIRGO 23 Aug - 22 Sep

Make the most of a major breakthrough with a loved one after the 8th - particularly around the 15/16th, or alternatively you may receive a lot of attention from a close friendship. Either way your life will be enhanced in a mystical way. The 22/24th are days that may bring unexpected challenges with testing youngsters, who may vie for your attention.

LIBRA 23 Sep - 22 Oct

Harmonious, easy going Venus in the uppermost of your chart after the 8th indicates it should be easy to put others at their ease and win them over to your thinking, so pay attention to matters involving other peoples’ money concerns, i.e. domestic insurances, legal matters or even legacies; making sure that they are up to date or otherwise tickety-boo.

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The full Moon in Scorpio on the 4th could find you in a heated discussion with partners, so keep a cool head around any financial problems that may crop up and don’t be challenged to make any rash decisions - just take your time until you are sure of what you want to do.

The new Moon on the 18th should find you in tune with each others’ ideas.

Saturn in Sagittarius is likely to calm your usual spontaneous reactions and conversations, which may leave partners confused at your more sedate attitude to life. Everything changes in the last week of May when energetic and sexy Mars meets up with the radiant Sun in your house of partners and somewhat livens up both your lives.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec - 19 Jan

An upbeat phase in your love life should be noticeable after the 8th when Venus, the planet of romance and harmony highlights your house of partners. Even business partnerships could also have cause to celebrate an easier upbeat era after dealing with some aggravating financial issues that would benefit from keeping to yourselves.

AQUARIUS 20 Jan - 17 Feb

You would be wiser to listen to a younger friend sooner than someone much older than you, because they are not as familiar with modern ways of going about things.

Your health should improve noticeably after the 8th when your needs and feelings are likely to be met when Venus moves into the area of your horoscope improving a work related issue.

PISCES 18 Feb - 19 Mar

A celebration or glamorous event is likely around the 15/16th when your solar ruler, mystical Neptune, makes a brilliant aspect to peaceful, harmonious Venus, the planet of love. A few cross words, a week later, over a misunderstanding should give you the opportunity to diplomatically advise someone of your true feelings.

ARIES 20 Mar - 19 Apr

There should be the reward of financial freedom after some maneuvers you make that throw a new light on games someone is playing. An unwelcome surprise around the 24th regarding employment versus domestic issues shouldn’t be too much of a problem if you give yourself credit for all the hard work you are doing. www.connector.ae

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CULTURAL/SOCIAL/CHARITY/ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT GROUPS CULTURAL & SOCIAL GROUPS Abu Dhabi Falcons Ice Hockey Club............... 02 445 6732 Website: www.abufalcons.com Abu Dhabi Netball League............................. 050 445 3068 www.abudhabinetball.com, contact@abudhabinetball.com Alliance Française of Dubai................................... 335 8712 Oud Metha, Street 18, Dubai; Email: info@afdubai.org American Business Council (ABC)....................... 379 1414 admin@abcdubai.com, www.abcdubai.com American Business Group................................ 02 671 1141 Abu Dhabi - Contact: Renee Nearpass, Exec. Director Email: abgroup@emirates.net.ae, www.abg-ad.com American Women’s Association..................... 050 725 7652 Email: awa_of_dubai@yahoo.com, www.awadubai.org ANZA Australia/New Zealand Association Check website for more details - www.anzauae.org Art of Living Foundation................................ 050 458 9196 Sangeeta, www.artofliving.org Australian Business In the Gulf (ABIG).............. 367 2437 Email: abigdxb@emirates.net.ae Belgium Club Dubai....................................... 056 949 8570 British Business Group.......................................... 397 0303 Email: enquiries@britbiz-uae.com, www.britbiz-uae.com Christ Church, Jebel Ali................. 050 758 1469, 884 5436 Services: Fri. 9:30am (w/ children’s groups) & Sun. 7:30pm Circulo Latinas Dubai - circulolatinasdubai@hotmail.com, www.circulolatinasdubai.com (1st Monday of each month) Dubai Archers........................ 050 588 0951 / 050 454 3099 Dubai Arts and Crafts Web Group http://groups.msn.comdubaiartscrafts Dubai Autism Center............................................. 398 6862 Fax: 04-3988262, PO Box 103737, Dubai Provides information, support, advice, diagnosis assessment and training to parents / professional.

Dubai Caledonian Society................ www.scotsindubai.com Email: Membership@scotsindubai.com Dubai Chamber Orchestra............................. 050 625 2936 dubaichamberorchestra@hotmail.com, www.dubaiorchestra.org Dubai Concert Committee.. www.dubaiconcertcommittee.com Dubai Drama Group....................................... 050 769 8963 dubaidramagroup@hotmail.com, www.dubaidramagroup.org Dubai Evangelical Church Centre........................ 884 6630 Arabic & English Services, Friday 10am Dubai Flying Dragons (Boating/Water sport in UAE) info@DubaiDragons.com, www.DubaiFlyingDragons.com Dubai Harmony - Ladies 4 part harmony chorus ....................................................... 056 690 7052 / 394 3338 Dubai International Art Centre............................ 344 4398 www.artdubai.com, email: artdubai@eim.ae Dubai International Women’s Club...................... 344 2389 Email: diwc@emirates.net.ae Dubai Irish Society.................... www.dubaiirishsociety.com Dubai Ladies Bridge Club........call Jan Irvine 050 645 4395 Dubai Manx Society............................................... 394 3185 Email: manxman@emirates.net.ae, www.dubaimanxsociety.com, David Sims......... 050 453 4956

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Dubai Natural History Group............................... 394 8871 Every 1st Sunday of the month. Ctc: Valerie Chalmers Dubai Quilters’ Guild...www.dubaiquiltersguild.wordpress.com Dubai Roadsters..................................................... 339 4453 Every Sun./Tues. 7pm. 1-2 hrs cycling. Email: info@wbs.ae Dubai Roadsters Long Cycle................................. 339 4453 Every Friday, 6:30am (Oct-Apr) 6:00am (May-Sept) Dubai Rowing & Sculling Club.....rowingindubai@gmail.com www.dubairowingandscullingclub.com Dubai St. George’s Society.....................email: dsgs@eim.ae Andy Marshall.....050 6522 548 / Jan.............. 050 457 0161 Dubai Welsh Society.................www.dubaiwelshsociety.com Chairman: David Hicks............email: davidrchicks@aol.com Sec: Helen Thomas, email: helenthomas155@yahoo.co.uk Marc Corcoran................................. 394 0762, 050 645 3179 Email: mcorcorn@emirates.net.ae Dubai Wind Band........................................... 050 651 8902 Email: hg@emirates.net.ae Dubai Women’s Football Association........ www.dubaiwfa.com Emirates Arthritis Foundation.............................. 348 7035 Non-profit organization offering support groups & information for people with Arthritis.

Facebook: Emirates Arthritis Foundation E-mail: info@arthritis.ae, Website: www.arthritis.ae Emirates Baptist Church, Int’l.............................. 349 1596 Worship services: Friday 9:00am & 11:30am Bible Study (all ages) 10:30am Feline Friends, Dubai...................................... 050 451 0058 Abu Dhabi......02 665 5297......Al Ain............... 03 767 6492 Websites: www.kat-kalls.co.uk, www.felinefriendsuae.com Fellowship of the Emirates............................. 050 397 1316 Contemporary style service: Fridays - 9am, 11am & 1pm info@fellowshipoftheemirates.org, www.fellowshipoftheemirates.org French Business Council, www.fbcdubai.com....... 335 2362 French Speaking Ladies Association.............. 050 380 3519 President of the association: Elisabeth Pierrot - Ibrahim dubai.accueil@gmail.com; www.dubai-accueil.com German Ladies Association ........................... 050 459 1885 Sabine Khourdaji...........................www.frauenkreis-dubai.de Monthly meeting every first Sunday of the month at 10am.

Holy Trinity Church, Dubai........... 337 0247/050 758 1459 Services: Sun. 8am & 7.30pm, Fri 9.30am - Family Service International Business Women’s Group in Abu Dhabi Office hours: Sat-Wed 10am-3pm. Tel/Fax........ 02 446 0883 Lunch meetings every first Monday of the month.

Email: ibwg@emirates.net.ae, www.ibwgabudhabi.org International Business Women’s Group in Dubai Monthly meetings: contact Sue-Sharyn Ward.......050 657 8445 Email: ibwg_dxb@eim.ae; Website: www.ibwgdubai.com JMC Children’s Choir (8-12 y/o)........................... 349 2662 choir@jumeirahmusic.com, www.jumeirahmusic.com K9 Friends (www.k9friends.com)........................... 887 8739 Email: info@k9friends.com; Facebook: K9 Friends, Dubai Kings’ Revival Church International Ministries..050 454 5902 / 050 893 6431, 19 services in a week - Al Karama www.yourmiraclelife.com Library, The Old........................................ 341 4777 ext. 207 Email: theoldlibrary@hotmail.com Timings: 10am to 6pm. Except Fridays & Public Holidays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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)

Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Acupuncture Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Acupuncturist

Anti - Ageing CLINICS (Treatments) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671

aesthetic plastic surgery City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Bassmah Al Rowaily, Specialist Family Medicine allergy and 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, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Jochen Bongardt, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Mari Aallos Ravenna, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Rajesh Pattanayak, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Tibor Serdult, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Muhammad Zafar Khan, Specialist Anaesthetist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nalla Sivam Natarajan, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Salma Nadir Al Mnini, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Yasameen Majid, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Sherin Joseph Sunil, Specialist Anaesthetist Andrology (Deals with male health, particularly relating to the male reproductive system and urological problems) Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 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 | MAY Connector

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 audiology clinic American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Ms. Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Dr Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist AVIATION MEDICINE Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Adham Alameddin Dr Rachel Hayek Back Care Specialists American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Jin-Yul Lee, Consultant Neurosurgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Catalin Majer, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Walid Othman, Consultant Orthopaedic balloons Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 Party Centre LLC, Garhoud...........283 1353/ 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 www.connector.ae

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

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 cake decorating classes Tavola Studio, Gold and Diamond Park.......... 388 3767 Certified Wilton and PME Courses CARDIAC HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................... 800 6332273 Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Alja Vlahovic Stipac, Specialist Cardiologist cARDIOLOGY Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohammad Motaweh Specialist Cardiologist Boston Diabetes & Endocrine Center............ 380 5555 Dr Hassan El Tamimi, Specialist Cardiology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Azan Salem Binbrek, Consultant Cardiologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Alja Vlahovic Stipac, Specialist Cardiologist www.connector.ae

children’s activities Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdiff.................................. .......................................... 050 114 6549 / 050 509 2236 children’s therapy Kalimati Speech & Communication Center... 283 9196 chinese medicine Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Lu Yongjie Chiropractor Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Neda Nafei circumcision Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr 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 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Neuro Spinal Hospital....................342 0000/ 315 7777 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452

Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 COCHLEAR IMPLANTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist COLORECTAL SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon cosmetic dentistry British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Linda Joy Afif, BChD (UK) Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Johnny Haddad, DDS, DU, AACD Connector MAY | 5

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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

Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Hassan El Tamimi

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NAILS AT HOME–prepared to be pampered.. 298 0707 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622

Dr William’s Dental Center............................. 346 7677 Dr Ihab William, DDS, DU, AACD COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY (Advanced medical aesthetic treatments) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................... 800 6332273 Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist Cosmetic therapist (Rehabilitation of scar tissue, scar camouflage, permanent make-up corrections) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................... 800 6332273 CYCLING REVOLUTION NIGHTS Stewart Howison....................................... 050 680 4528 Revolution cycles presents revolution nights every Wednesday night at the Dubai Autodrome 6pm – 9pm.

Free for all to Run, Walk, Jog or cycle at Revolution nights.

For all ages, this is the safest place to learn to ride or just get fit! No Helmet No Ride.

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

Email: school@bnf.ae DanceHorizons.........................360 7691, 050 644 2972 Specialized Music & Movement Program from 4 years, RAD Ballet. www.dancehorizons.ae Sharmila Dance..................................050 858 1083 / 84 Hip Hop, Jazz, St.Jazz, Lyrical Contemporary & Classical Ballet Classes. www.sharmiladance.com; email: info@sharmiladance.com The Ballet Centre - R.A.D. Ballet.................... 344 9776 I.S.T.D. Modern, Tap and Jazz. Taekwondo, Hip-Hop, Drama, Irish Dancing, Rhythmic Gym, Piano Fitness and Adult Dance Classes 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 Rodney Harrison, General Dentist, BDS (UK) 6 | MAY Connector

Dr Deon Hugo, General Dentist, BChD (SA) Dr Linda Joy Afif, General Dentist, BChD (UK) Dr Faisal Munif, General Dentist, BDS (UK) Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontist & Implantologist (UK) Dr Y.S. Tosun, DDS. Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hani Abd-ul-Salam, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (CANADA) City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sondos Awad, General Dentist Dr Shallen Verma, Specialist Dentist Dr Ramesh Kumar, Specialist Orthodontics Dentist Dr Ketan Parekh, Specialist Orthodontics Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Anmol Batria, General Dentist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Evan O'Malley, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Nora Powell, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Dr Gilda Behnam (Orthodontist) Dr Emma Caseley, G.P. (Dentist) Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist Dr Hani A. Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon 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, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Ibrahim Abbara Registrar Dermatologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Samer Kudsi, Specialist Dermatology Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Rolf Soehnchen, Consultant Dermatologist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Bina Rabadia, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Radmila Lukian, Specialist Dermatologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Bina Rabadia, Specialist Dermatologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist www.connector.ae

DIABETES COUNSELLING American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6876 Dr H. Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Pediatric Endocrinologist DIABETES & Endocrinology Boston Diabetes & Endocrine Center............ 380 5555 Dr Ghada Aoun, Specialist Endocrinologist diagnostics Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273)

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 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 Michel Charles Szalay Marcel ENT Specialist Dr Tarek Eissa Mohamed Hussin ENT Specialist www.connector.ae

Ear Protections Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Riza A.V, Audiologist Educational consultants Professional Minds FZ LLC..................... 050 921 8035 Proficient Nursery set up. Website: www.prminds.org Email: info@prminds.org Eft - emotional freedom technique Beryl Comar MA, MEd, MNLP, CHt...... 050 655 4523 EFT Training & Coaching, www.changeassociates.ae EMERGENCY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6644 Dr H. Abd El- Latif, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Imad Fakhani, Registrar Emergency Medicine Dr Nader Hassaballa, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Colin Bullard, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Mueed Ahmad, Specialist Emergency Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7777 Dr Ahmed Moneir, General Practicioner Dr Ahmed Abdelhameed, Specialist Undersupervision Internal Medicine Dr Laila Ahmad, General Practitioner Dr Muhammad Noor, General Practicioner Dr Manei Blei, General Practicioner endocrinology American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr H. Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Pediatric Endocrinologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Khalid Al Ghofaili, Specialist Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Dia) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 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) Connector MAY | 7

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dialysis American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6370 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr V. Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273)

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

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Minal Medical Center...................................... 342 0990 Minal Specialised Clinic Dermatology...... 06 574 9610

EXECUTIVE Medicals Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 exercise / fitness consultation Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 family general practice Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dr John McCallen, Specialist Family Medicine Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Barbara Vela, G.P. General Practitioner Dr N.S.Prasad, G.P. General Practitioner Dr Ahmar Ghorbanpor, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Haris Akhtar, G.P. General Practitioner Dr Mostafa Vasigh, G.P. General Practitioner family medicine Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Athir Ghanim, Specialist in Family Medicine Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Maged Shurrab, Specialist in Family Medicine Dr H.M. Idrees, Specialist in Family Medicine City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777

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Haemorrhoids Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Ali Hassan, Specialist General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon hair extensions Gold Salon.................................321 1423, 050 625 0288 Great Lengths to go..................321 5162, 050 535 5527 Karkafi Hair...............................352 8711 / 03 766 2177 hair products Great Lengths Hair Extensions....................... 321 5162 Great Lengths UAE.................................. 050 625 0288 Exclusive Distributors and Educators JOICO Hair Colors & Hair care..................... 605 8516 Philip Kingsley Hair Care................................ 605 8516 Tanagra at Gold Salon..................................... 321 1423 Hair Removal Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Hair SALONS BBLUNT Hair & Care (Men & Women), DIFC.......... .......................................................................... 352 6300 JetSet - For fabulous hair days........................... 330 0886 Hair transplantation Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Sajjad Haider Khan, Specialist In Hair Restoration Surgery Hairdressers Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622 hand surgery Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Jose Manuel Rojo, Hand Surgeon Specialist Dr Christiana Savvidou, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Connector MAY | 9

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Gynaecologists & obstetrics Abbara Poly Clinic........................................... 268 5333 Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353 Dr Maria Nikolopoulou, Specialist OBS/ GYNE Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Valentina Ghorashi, Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Rupinder Kaur Ruprai, Specialist in Gynaecology & Obstetrics Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist in Gynaecology & Obstetrics American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr O. Braithwaite, Consultant Obs/Gyn Dr A.C. Rajalakshmi, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dr Anthony Brignoni, Specialist Obs/Gyn Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Galina Stefanova Specialist OBS/GYN Dr Amal William Habib Specialist OBS/GYN Dr Munima Habib Registrar OBS/GYN City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sheikha Alia Al Qassimi, Specialist Obstetrics & Gynecology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN. Dr Rajesh Devassy, Specialist OBS./GYN Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr Sreelatha Gopalakrishnan, Specialist OBS/GYN 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

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

British Orchard Nurseries.............................................. .......................................800-PRESCHOOL /398 3536 Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Media City, Deira, JBR www.britishorchardnursery.com Children's Oasis Nursery...............348 8981 / 379 0790 2m - 4 yrs, flexible schedule, following EYFS Emirates British Nursery, Mirdif..................... 288 9222 Umm Sequim.....348 9996, Motorcity............... 567 6555 First Steps Nursery Montessori....348 6301 / 348 6302 www.firststepsnm.com; firststepsnm@gmail.com Jebel Ali Village Nurseries JBR Branch..................................................424 3791 / 2 Meadows Branch............................................... 422 4222 Arabian Ranches Branch................................... 368 9882 Lakes................................................................. 454 8404 Al Furjan Branch............................................... 551 6335 www.jebelalinursery.com Jumeirah International Nurseries Al Safa branch (jinspire.com)............................ 394 5567 Al Wasl branch (jinspire.com)........................... 349 9065 Southridge, Burj Downtown (jinspire.com)....... 456 4955 Kid’s Island Cocoon Nursery group, Jumeirah 3............ ...............................................................394 2578 / 9394 From 12 MThs www.kidsislandnursery.com Ladybird Nursery, Jumeirah - 1........................ 344 1011 Ladybird Nursery, Umm Suqeim - 3................ 346 5240 Odyssey Nursery...................... 348 8805/ 056 600 7657 French, English & Arabic, 7:30am-6pm, 4mths - 4yrs www.odysseynursery.com Royal Beach Nursery................ 394 8181/ 050 738 4811 www.rbnursery.com Small Steps Nursery Mirdif............................. 288 3347 Email: smallstepsnursery@hotmail.com The Blossom Nursery............................ 055 NURSERY Academic City, Downtown Dubai, Umm Suqeim & Umm Al Sheif. 6mo-6yrs, British Curriculum, transportation offered Toddler Town British Nursery...... www.toddlertown.ae JBR.............................. 452 8080; E: jbr@toddlertown.ae Jumeirah.............452 8080; E: jumeirah@toddlertown.ae Nursing home healthcare services Beverly Hills Home Healthcare...................... 800 2492 Nutritionists City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Leila Smaily MA, RD, BSc Canadian Board Certified Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian Occupational therapy Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Fadi Shkour - Occupational Therapist 12 | MAY Connector

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 N. Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem online shopping The Perfect Gift (Gifts & Flowers Delivery)................... ...................................................... www.theperfectgift.ae open mri screening Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Ophthalmologists American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Nadim Habash, Sp. Ophthalmologist Dr Ammar Safar, Sp. Ophthalmologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohammad Samir Jamal Specialist Ophthalmologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Adnan Obaid, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr Chidamber Srinivas, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr Gurdeep Singh, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr K.R. Sathish, Specialist Ophthalmology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anwar Hamdan Sajwani, Consultant Ophthalmology Dr Naima Ben Moussa, Specialist Ophthalmology Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lama Toufiq Sharbek, Specialist Ophthalmologist 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 www.connector.ae

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paediatric surgery American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Hussein Naji, Specialist Pediatric Surgeon paediatric urology Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)........... .......................................................................... 268 5333 Paediatrician Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohamed Ahmed Al Khojai Specialist Pediatrician Dr Wasfi Jaouni Consultant Pediatric Surgeon Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Medgate Center ( Jumeirah)..... 395 2575 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist.

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Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Riham Ammar, Specialist Paediatrics American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Abed Aydin, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Omer Ahmed, Consultant Pediatrician Dr S. Kalyanasundaram, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Rim Albalkhi, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Ishfaq Naeem, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Basil Nasrallah, Specialist Pediatrician Dr David Cremonesini, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Umair Sharih, Specialist Pediatrician City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Ayman Jabbar, Specialist Pediatrics Dr Zakieh Al Jayousi, Specialist Pediatrics Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Connector MAY | 13

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American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Ghazwan Maki, Sp. Orthopaedic Dr Tarek Abuzakuk, Sp. Orthopaedic Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Tabet Ahmed Al Sadek Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Iyad Al Souri, Specialist Orthopedic Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr William Murrell, Specialist Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Board Certified Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Kutaiba Salman, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Wail Ahmad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Chris Whately, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Imtiaz Hashmi, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Anwar Sadath, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Barry McKillop, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr 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

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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 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 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 plastic & reconstructive surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Zuhair Al Fardan, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Nikolina Lalou, Specialist Plastic Surgeon plastic surgery (See Cosmetic Surgery) City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Zoran Lekic, Specialist Plastic surgeon prIMARY CARE CLINICS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Fadi Hamwi, Sp. Internal Medicine Dr Aamerah Shah, Sp. Family Medicine Dr Fazel Khalili, Sp. Internal Medicine Dr Mariam Dehyar, Sp. Family Medicine Dr Tariq S. Akbar, Sp. Family Medicine PSYCHIATRISTS Al Das Medical Clinic, Palm Jumeirah............ 452 9998 Dr Samaa Sherif El Abd, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist www.connector.ae

Psychologists Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Andrea Tosatto

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

The Spice Club, Le Meridien Fairway .............. 6085000 Zaika, Al Marooj Rotana .................................. 3211111 INTERNATIONAL Al Dawaar, Hyatt Regency Dubai..................... 3172222 Al Nafoorah, Coral Deira, Dubai...................... 2248587 Al Samar Lounge, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...... 3668888 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel............................ 7011111 Arboretum, Souq Madinat Jumeirah................. 3668888 Armoury Lounge, Souq Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 3413600 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 4095999 Atrium, Capitol Hotel, Bur Dubai.................... 3460111 Bab Al Yam, Burj Al Arab Hotel ...................... 3017777 Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi .................... 3993333 Baywatch, Sheraton Jumeirah Hotel ................. 3995533 Blue Orange, Westin Hotel............................... 3994141 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................ 2057333 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Café Insignia, Ramada Hotel ........................... 3519999 Cascades, The Fairmont Hotel ......................... 3325555 Celebrities, The One & Only Royal Mirage, ... 3999999 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana................................ 2820000 Da Gama, Century Village ............................... 2823636 Dar ElKamar.............................. 800 elkamar (3552627) Elements Café Restaurant, Wafi City.............. 3244252 Ember, The Address Dubai Mall....................... 4388888 Epicure.............................................................. 6029333 Evory Lounge, Kempinski Hotel, .................... 3413600 Fazaris, The Address Downtown ...................... 4368888 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Fountain, Movenpick Hotel ............................. 3366000 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2271111 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2127551 Inferno Grill, Marina Walk............................... 3689193 Jeema, Hatta Fort Hotel, Hatta......................... 8523211 K Grill, Kempinski Hotel.................................. 4095999 Kaleidoscope, The Palm.................................... 4262626 Khaymat Al Bahar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah..... 3668888 La Baie, Ritz Carlton ........................................ 3994000 La Cite, City Centre Hotel, Deira..................... 2941222 La Fontana, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Marguerite, Carlton Tower Dubai .............. 2227111 Latitude, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ....................... 3480000 Le Gourmand, Ibis Hotel ................................. 3324444 Le Rendevouz, Taj Palace Hotel ...................... 2232222 Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai..................... 3172222 Mazina, The Address Dubai Marina.................. 4367777 Oceana, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah ....................... 3991111 Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 Planet Hollywood, Wafi.................................... 3244100 Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Hotel... 3998888 Saffron, Atlantis................................................. 4262626 Salmontini, Mall of the Emirates...................... 3410222 SeaBreeze, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort.... 3995555 Senses, Gold Swiss - Belhotel Dubai................. 3019888 Shoo Fee Ma Fee, Souk Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3118316 Tang, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ..................... 3993333 22 | MAY Connector

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

JAPANESE Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana............................. 2820000 Bento-Ya............................................................ 3430222 Café Sushi, Fairmont Hotel ............................. 3118316 Creekside, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.. 2071750 Creekside, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.. 2281111 ET Sushi, Emirates Towers Hotel.................... 3300000 Haru, Emirates Road......................................... 8853897 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai ................................. 2170000 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai ................................. 2824040 Kisaku, Al Khaleej Palace Hotel ....................... 2231000 Manga, Beach Park Plaza Centre...................... 3428300 Minato, Raddison Blu Hotel............................. 2227171 Minato, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................. 2057333 Miyabi Sushi & Bento..3868444 / 800 649224 / 800 678744 Miyako, Hyatt Regency Hotel........................... 3172222 Miyako, Hyatt Regency Hotel........................... 2096717 Nobu, Atlantis................................................... 4262626 Noodle Sushi..................................................... 3211500 Okku, Monarch Dubai...................................... 5018777 Sakura, Crowne Plaza Hotel.............................. 3311111 Sakura, Taj Palace Hotel .................................. 2232222 Sho Cho’s, Dubai Marine Beach Resort............ 3461111 Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel .......................... 2227171 Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel .......................... 2057333 Sumo Sushi and Bento ..................................... 3435566 Sushi Sushi, Century Village ............................ 2829908 Sushi, Grand Hyatt Hotel ................................ 3172222 Sushi Times, Media City.................................. 3910198 Teppanyaki House, Ramada Hotel .................. 3519999 Teppanyaki House, Ramada Hotel .................. 5061150 The Dhow, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi............... 3993333 Tokyo@ The Towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers...3198088 Tokyo@ The Towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers.3300000 Toshi, Grand Millennium Hotel ...................... 4299999 Wagamama, Al Fattan Towers.......................... 3995900 Yakitori House, Ascot Hotel ............................ 3520900 Yo! Sushi, BurJuman Shopping Mall................. 3594579 Zuma ................................................................. 4255660

MEXICAN / TEX - MEX Cactus Cantina, 1st Floor Wafi Pyramids ........ 3574441 Cactus Jacks, Millennium Airport Hotel........... 2823464 El Paso, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa ... 3493455 Maria Bonita’s Taco Shop................................ 3954454 Maya, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3995555

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LATIN AMERICAN Parhanga, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah..................... 3182530 MEDITERRANEAN Finz, China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall ................ 3685620 Gozo Garden, Millennium Airport Hotel ........ 2823464 Lafeef Restaurant......................................... 06 5067844 Majlis Al Bahar, Burj Al Arab........................... 3017600 Olives, The One & Only Royal Mirage ............ 3999999 Sails, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ........................ 2625555 Sketch, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ................... 2270000 Thyme, Oasis Beach Tower................................ 3154200

MOROCCAN Almaz By Momo, Mall Of The Emirates.......... 4098877 Marrakesh, Shangri-La Hotel .......................... 3438888 Samari, Al Mina Road, near Capitol Hotel ...... 3454511 Shoo Fee Ma Fee, Souk Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Tagine, The One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel ... 3999999 NOODLE BARS Noodle House, Emirates Towers Hotel ........... 3300000 Noodle House, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........... 3668888 Wagamama, Crowne Plaza Hotel .................... 3311111 Yum!, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira....................... 2057333 PAKISTANI Baithal Ravi Restaurant, Al Musalla Road....... 3258090 Karachi Darbar, Al Musalla Road..................... 2723755 Ravi Restaurant ................................................ 3315353 PIZZA Bacchus, The Fairmont Hotel ........................... 3118000 Pizza Express..................................................... 3552424 Pizza Express..................................................... 3945616 Pizza Express..................................................... 4370171 POLYNESIAN Trader Vics, Crowne Plaza ............................... 3311111 Trader Vics, Madinat Jumeirah ........................ 3665646 PUB GRUB Aussie Legends Bar & Grill, Rydges Plaza Hotel.3982222 Biggles, Millennium Airport Hotel .................. 2823464 Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ................. 3455888 Champions Sports Bar, JW Marriott Hotel .... 2624444 Chelsea Arms, Sheraton Dubai Creek, Deira.... 2071721 Connector MAY | 23

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KOREAN Dae Jung Kum, Royal Ascot Hotel ................... 3558500 Mannaland Korean Restaurant, Mina Road.... 3451300 Miyabi Sushi & Bento..3868444 / 800 649224 / 800 678744 Silla, Ramada Continental Hotel, Deira............ 2662666

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Le Dune Pizzeria, Bab Al Shams ..................... 8096100 Luciano’s, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.......... 3995000 Mama Oliva, Festival Centre............................ 2328622 Marzano, Al Manzil Hotel................................ 4201136 Medzo, Wafi City ............................................. 3240000 Mosaico, Emirates Towers Hotel ..................... 3300000 Ossigeno, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort..... 3995555 Pax Romana, Dusit Thani Dubai ...................... 3433333 Prego’s Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............... 4350000 Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis ................................. 4262626 Segreto, Madinat Jumeirah................................ 3666730 Spendido, Ritz Carlton...................................... 3994000 Stefano’s, Marina Walk .................................... 4222632 The Conservatory, Emirates Golf Club............. 3802222 Toscana, Madinat Jumeirah............................... 3668888 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel ..................................... 2232222 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel .................................... 2113020 Vivaldi, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.2071717

Dubliners, Le Meridien Dubai ......................... 2824040 Fibber Magee’s.................................................. 3322400 Fox & Hounds, Marco Polo Hotel ................... 2720000 Harvesters, Crown Plaza Dubai........................ 3311111 Irish Village, Aviation Club.............................. 2824750 Jimmy Dix, Movenpick Hotel .......................... 3366000 Jules Bar, Le Meridien Dubai ........................... 2824040 Long’s Bar, Towers Rotana Hotel, ................... 3438000 QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club............ 2956000 Red Lion, The Metropolitan Hotel................... 3430000 Sherlock Holmes, Arabian Courtyard .............. 3519111 The Pub, Radisson Blu Hotel ........................... 2057333 The Underground, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.3995000 The Viceroy, Four Points Sheraton ................... 3977444 Waxy O’Conner’s, The Ascot Hotel ................. 3520900 RUSSIAN Arbat Russian Club, Carlton Tower Hotel ...... 2227111 Bolshoi, Moscow Hotel Dubai.......................... 2288222 Nefertiti, Khalid Bin Waleed Street.................. 3558855 Russian Home, Near Lamcy Plaza ................... 3346050 Suvoroff, Jumeirah Beach Residence ................ 4370178 Troika, The Ascot Hotel, Bur Dubai................. 3520900 SEAFOOD Al Bandar, Heritage Village, Deira.................... 3939001 Al Mahara, Burj Al Arab................................... 3017600 Amwaj, Shangri-La Hotel ................................ 3438888 Aquarium, Dubai Creek ................................... 2956000 Beach Bar and Grill, The One & Only............. 3999999 Blue Fish Seafood Restaurant.......................... 2947744 Far East Seafood Market, Regent Palace Hotel. 3963888 Fish Basket, Movenpick Hotel ......................... 3367171 Fish Bazaar, Metropolitan Hotel ...................... 3430000 Fish Market, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira........... 2057333 Flooka, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa...... 3461111 La Baie, Ritz Carlton ........................................ 3994000 Mi Vida, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3995555 Ossiano, Atlantis .............................................. 4262626 Peppercrab, Grand Hyatt Hotel ....................... 3171234 Pierchic, Al Qasr Hotel .................................... 3668888 Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 Sails, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ........................ 2625555 Sammach, Beach Centre Shopping Mall .......... 3494140 Sea World ......................................................... 3211500 Seafood Market, Le Meridien Dubai ............... 2824040 The Dhow, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi............... 3993333 The W Grill & Cocktail Terrace.................... 3244100 The Wharf, Madinat Jumeirah........................... 3668888 Waves, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi..................... 3993333 SOUTH - EAST ASIAN Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 4068999 Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana............................. 2820000 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai ................................... 3433333 Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House Dubai ............. 3998888 Royal Orchid, Marina Walk............................. 3674040 Soy, Ibn Battuta Mall ........................................ 3685474 The Noodle Factory, Wafi ................................ 3244100 The Sapphire, Century Village.......................... 2868520 White Orchid, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa .... 8145604 SPANISH Al Hambra, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................. 3668888 24 | MAY Connector

Seville’s, Wafi.................................................... 3247300 The Agency, Tapas, Emirates Towers............... 3198780 The Agency, Tapas, , Souk Madinat Jumeirah.. 3668888 STEAKHOUSES AND GRILLS American Dream, Seashell Inn Hotel .............. 3934777 Butcher Shop & Grill, Mall Of The Emirates.. 3471167 Entrecôte Café de Paris, Al Khaleej Palace Hotel.2231000 Fire & Ice, Raffles Dubai .................................. 3248888 Grand Grill, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa...... 3994221 Grill Room, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort . 3995533 Hunters Room & Grill, Westin Hotel............. 3994141 JW’s Steakhouse, JW Marriott Hotel .............. 2624444 Legends Steakhouse, Creek Golf & Yacht Club.2956000 Manhattan Grill, Grand Hyatt Hotel .............. 3172222 MJ’s Steakhouse, Al Qasr Hotel....................... 3666730 M’s, Le Meridien Dubai, Garhoud.................... 2824040 Nezesaussi Grill, Al Manzil Hotel.................... 4285888 Palm Grill, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira.............. 2057333 Prime Rib, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort ... 3995555 Rare, Desert Palm ............................................. 6029333 Rips & Rumps, Dubai Mall ............................. 4340468 Rodeo Grill, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel .............. 2820000 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Monarch Hotel ....... 5018666 Seafire, Atlantis ................................................. 4262626 St. Maxim, Mall of the Emirates....................... 2869029 St. Maxim, Mall of the Emirates....................... 3413415 Terra Firma, Al Badia Golf Club ..................... 7011128 The Exchange Grill, The Fairmont Hotel ........ 3325555 The Meat Company, Souk Madinat Jumeirah... 3686040 The Rib Room, Emirates Towers Hotel............ 3300000 Wellington’s Steakhouse, Royal Ascot Hotel .. 3558500 Western Steakhouse, Crowne Plaza Hotel....... 3311111 THAI Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 3480000 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai .................................... 3433333 Blue Elephant, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel .......... 2820000 Fusion, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort ......... 3995555 Indochine, Grand Hyatt Hotel ......................... 3172222 Lemongrass....................................................... 3342325 Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahar............................. 4267317 Pai Thai, Al Qasr Hotel..................................... 3666730 Shang Thai......................................................... 3805408 Silk Route, Arabian Courtyard, Bur Dubai....... 3519111 Sukhothai, Le Meridien Dubai ........................ 2824040 Thai Bistro, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa.3461111 Thai Chi, Wafi................................................... 3244100 Thai Connection, Ascot Hotel.......................... 3520900 Thai Kitchen, Park Hyatt Hotel........................ 3172222 The Royal Buddha, Holiday Inn Hotel ............ 3234333 The Zen Restaurant .......................................... 3580099 Thiptara, The Palace .......................................... 4287961 TURKISH Istanbul Flowers, Underneath Safestway.......... 3434585 Kosebasi, Jumeirah Beach Residence................. 4393788 Ottomans, Grosvenor House Hotel.................. 3998888 Topkapi, Taj Palace Hotel ................................ 2113020 VIETNAMESE Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel ................................ 4052703 www.connector.ae

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9.00am Naseem 9.30am Ronak Gajjar 9.30am Niloo 9.30am Edith 10.15am Madam Sunita 10.30am Dina 10.30am Doha 10.30am Uros Metric 11.30am Uros Metric 11.30am Madam Sunita 11.45am Dina 12.45pm Madam Sunita 3.15pm Madam Sunita 4.00pm Sebastian 4.00pm Karina 4.30pm Madam Sunita 5.00pm Sharmila 5.00pm Sebastian 5.00pm Lydia 5.00pm Cris Bonet 5.45pm Madam Sunita 6.00pm Lydia 6.00pm Susanna 6.00pm Luisa 7.00pm Sarah 7.00pm Luisa and Yeison 7.00pm Camilo and Manuela 7.00pm Lydia 7.00pm Madam Sunita 7.30pm Sharmila 8.00pm Luisa and Yeison 8.00pm Camilo and Manuela

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6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Uros Metric 8.30am Dessi 8.30am Heba 8.30am Katy 8.30am Susan 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.30am Lara 9.30am Majid Lahmadqui 9.30am Dina 9.30am Heba 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Heba 10.30am Emma 10.45am Monique 11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Nora

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5.30pm Edith 5.30pm Ronak Gajjar 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sebastian 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Majid Lahmadqui 6.30pm Edith 6.30pm Pavlina 6.30pm Jo 7.00pm Luisa and Yeison 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Julie Willets 7.30pm Jo 7.30pm Pavlina 7.30pm Hermoine 8.00pm Luisa and Yeison 8.15pm Jithu 8.30pm Uros Metric

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6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Heba 8.30am Slavica 8.30am Ronak Gajjar 8.30am Susan 8.30am Karina 9.30am Heba 9.30am Dana 9.30am Uros Metric 9.30am Madam Sunita 9.30am Ayesha 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Alpa Lokhande 10.30am Slavica 10.45am Pavlina 10.45am Maria 11.30am Jithu 11.30am Hened 11.45am Susanna 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Nora 5.30pm Majid Lahmadqui 5.30pm Elaine, Linley, Amber 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Doha 6.30pm Carol 6.30pm Slavica 6.30pm Olga Ferris 6.45pm Catherine 7.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 7.00pm Sebastian 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Olga Ferris 7.30pm Lara 7.30pm Susan

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7.30pm Jamie 7.30pm Slavica 8.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 8.15pm Jithu 8.30pm Majid Lahmadqui 8.30pm Slavica

TUESday Intermediate Gems of Yoga Power Yoga GFX Studio Body Attack GFX Studio General Hatha Gems of Yoga Body Pump GFX Yoga Pilates The Yoga Studio Hatha Yoga The Yoga Studio Pilates Reformer 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Mat 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Therapeutic Private Gems of Yoga CX Worx GFX Studio Zumba GFX Studio Pilates Reformer 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Hatha Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Weight Loss- Steps The Yoga Studio African Dance Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Private Sessions Gems of Yoga Pilates Combo Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Core Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Intensive Gems of Yoga Beginners Practice Gems of Yoga Strong Hatha Gems of Yoga Prenatal Yoga- Pre booking The Yoga Studio Vinyasa Flow The Yoga Studio Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Live Dance - Level 2 (13yrs-16yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Intermediate Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Zumba The Yoga Studio Salsa Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Intermediate Gems of Yoga Salsa Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Cardio Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Live Dance - General Adult (18yrs+) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs+) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Pilates The Yoga Studio Power Yoga The Yoga Studio Restorative Gems of Yoga Clinical Pilates Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

6.30am Madam Sunita 6.30am Ronak Gajjar 7.30am Julie Willets 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Julie Willets 8.30am Kristina 8.30am Dessi 8.30am Pavlina 8.30am Slavica 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.00am Julie Willets 9.30am Julie Willets 9.30am Jo 9.30am Alpa 9.30am Ayeshah 10.00am Aishata 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Slavica 10.45am Juliana 11.30am Jithu 12.30pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Nora 5.30pm Nora 5.30pm Marit 5.30pm Sharmila 5.45pm Jithu 6.30pm Jo 6.30pm Ayesha 7.00pm Camilo and Luisa 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Camilo and Luisa 7.30pm Slavica 7.30pm Sarah 7.30pm Sharmila 7.30pm Sharmila 7.30pm Hermoine 7.30pm Sophie 8.15pm Jithu 8.15pm Hened

WEDNESday Intermediate 4D Pro General Hatha Pilates Hatha Flow Body Balance Pilates Reformer 1 Body Sculpt Therapeutic Private

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6.30am Madam Sunita 7.30am Warren Conolly 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.30am Susan 8.30am Karina 8.30am Uros Metric 8.30am Pavlina 8.30am Slavica 9.00am Madam Sunita

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Zumba Pilates Reformer 2 Tango Level 2 Restorative Zumba Pilates Mat All Levels

Body Attack GFX Studio Body Attack The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Advance Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Ashtanga Flow The Yoga Studio Private Sessions Gems of Yoga Liv Dance - Basic Adult (18yrs +) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Prenatal Pilates Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pre-natal Yoga (Pre-booking) The Yoga Studio Prenatal Yoga GFX Studio Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Intensive Gems of Yoga Beginners Practice Gems of Yoga Strong Hatha Gems of Yoga General Ballet (Pre-teens, Teens + Adults) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Body Combat GFX Studio Hatha Flow The Yoga Studio Intermediate Gems of Yoga Advanced Ballet (Teens, Adults + Professionals) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Bootybarre The Yoga Studio Dance Mash Up The Yoga Studio Body Step GFX Studio Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Bokwa Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates class Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Adult Ballet Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Tango Level 1 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Aerial Silks BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Intermediate Gems of Yoga Ashtanga The Yoga Studio Body Balance GFX Studio Pilates Reformer 1/2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Tango Level 2 BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Cross Fit BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village RPM The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Restorative Gems of Yoga BollyFit GFX Studio Abs Stretch BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village

9.30am Uros Metric 9.30am Maria 9.30am Violleta 9.30am Pavlina 9.30am Lara 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Sharmila 10.30am Caroline 11.00am Nora 11.00am Alpa Lokhande 11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Olga Ferris 5.30pm Karina 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Jaspreet 6.30pm Doha 6.30pm Uros Metric 6.30pm Elaine 6.30pm Susanna 6.30pm Slavica 6.45pm Ginny 7.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 7.00pm Jade 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Lara 7.30pm Uros Metric 7.30pm Slavica 7.30pm Dina 8.00pm Brayan and Tatiana 8.00pm Sebastian 8.00pm Greg 8.15pm Jithu 8.30pm Sheena Lakhani 9.00pm Sebastian

THURSday Intermediate Gems of Yoga General Hatha Gems of Yoga Yoga Stretch Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Weight loss The Yoga Studio Hatha Yoga The Yoga Studio Therapeutic Private Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Weight Loss- Steps The Yoga Studio Body Pump GFX Studio Zumba Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Mat & Props Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Cardio Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR African Dance Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Private Sessions Gems of Yoga Zumba GFX Studio Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Intensive Gems of Yoga Beginners Practice Gems of Yoga

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6.30am Madam Sunita 7.45am Madam Sunita 8.00am Sarah 8.30am Jolanta 8.30am Dessi 9.00am Madam Sunita 9.00am Ljiljana 9.30am Ayeshah 9.30am Adnan Siddiqui 9.30am Monique 10.00am Ljiljana 10.30am Katy 10.30am Ljiljana 10.00am Aishata 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Majid Lahmadqui 11.30am Jithu 12.45pm Jithu 3.15pm Jithu

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4.30pm Jithu 5.30pm Elaine 5.30pm Susan 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Jo 6.30pm Warren Conolly 7.00pm Jithu 7.30pm Majid Lahmadqui 8.15pm Jithu

Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR GFX Studio Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga GFX Studio Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga GFX Studio Gems of Yoga The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga

9.00am Caroline 9.30am Ronak Gajjar 10.00am Alpa 10.00am Caroline 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Olga Ferris 11.00am Caroline 11.30am Jithu 11.30am Olga Ferris 12.45pm Jithu 3.00pm Elaine 3.15pm Jithu 4.30pm Jithu 5.45pm Jithu 7.00pm Jithu

FRIDAY Pilates Reformer 1/2 Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Pilates Reformer Advance Hatha Intensive Body Pump Pilates Reformer 1 Power Yoga Body Attack Hatha Intensive Kick Boxing Beginners Practice Strong Hatha Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate

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. www.connector.ae

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Strong Hatha Body Pump Pilates Intermediate Liv Dance - Teens (16yrs-21yrs) Pilates Reformer 1/2 4D Pro Intermediate Zumba Restorative

Children’s Activity Classes Dubai - May 2015 Saturday Advanced Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Advanced Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Motor City Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Ballet - 4y Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Ballet - 4y Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - 5y Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Ballet - 6y Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Ballet - Grade 1 Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah Ballet - Grade 4 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Grade 5 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Grade 6 & 7 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Babies Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Babies Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City Beginners Taekwondo The Ballet Centre Jumeirah Beginners Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City Body Movement (5-7 years old) BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Body Movement (8-11 years old) BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 8 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Grade 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah

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12.00pm Sabum 12.30pm Sabum 10.00am Madalina 10.00am Heba 11.00am Melina 11.00am Madalina 11.00am Popa 12.00pm Madalina 12.00pm Popa 9.00am Lizelle 10.00am Beth 11.00am Becky 2.30pm Helena 10.00am Heba 2.00pm Heba 10.30am Heba 11.15am Heba 12.00pm Heba 2.30pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 4.30pm Heba 9.30am Sabum 10.00am Sabum 10.00am Sabum 10.30am Sabum 2.00pm Leidy 3.00pm Leidy 10.15am Crystal 11.00am Crystal 12.15pm Crystal 1.00pm Crystal 2.30pm Crystal 3.30pm Crystal 10.30am Karen 11.45am Lizelle 1.30pm Beth 2.00pm Jamie 11.45am Jamie 1.30pm Lizelle 9.00am Helena 9.00am Beth 10.00am Lizelle 2.30pm Lizelle 9.00am Becky 10.00am Jamie 3.30pm Lizelle 9.00am Jamie 10.00am Helena 2.30pm Beth 10.00am Becky 1.00pm Jamie 2.00pm Becky 3.30pm Beth 1.00pm Helena 11.00am Helena

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5.15pm Ahmed 3.00pm Jamie 3.00pm Helena 11.00am Sabum 11.30am Sabum 11.00am Jamie 12.15pm Becky 4.30pm Madam Sunita 4.00pm Sharmila 12.15pm Lizelle 9.00am Karen 11.00am Lizelle 11.45am Beth 1.15pm Becky 9.30am Lizelle 10.30am Beth 12.45pm Lizelle 3.00pm Becky 9.45am Karen 11.00am Beth 11.30am Becky 11.45am Karen 12.30pm Beth 1.00pm Julia 2.30pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.30pm Julia 6.45pm Julia 2.45pm Angel 3.30pm Angel

Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Babies Ballet – 3 yrs Ballet - 4y Ballet - 5y Ballet - Grade 2 Ballet - Grade 3 Basic Ballet (7yrs+) Beginners Irish Dancing Beginners Irish Dancing British Overseas Dramatic Arts British Overseas Dramatic Arts British Overseas Dramatic Arts British Overseas Dramatic Arts Contemporary & Jazz Dance Dance Mix Freestyle Disco & Street Dance Freestyle Disco & Street Dance Freestyle Disco & Street Dance Freestyle Disco & Street Dance Freestyle Disco & Street Dance GD 1 Ballet (7-8 y.o) GD 2 Ballet (9+ yo)

3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Melina 4.30pm Melina 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 5.30pm Madalina 5.30pm Popa 3.30pm Helena 3.300pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 4.15pm Heba 5.15pm Heba 4.00pm Sharmila 3.00pm Siobhan 3.30pm Siobhan 4.00pm Crystal 4.45pm Crystal 5.45pm Crystal 6.45pm Crystal 6.15pm Heba 2.00pm Silvi 3.00pm Tara 3.45pm Tara 4.30pm Tara 5.30pm Tara 6.30pm Tara 4.00pm Jamie 5.00pm Jamie

SUNDAY

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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 The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah The Ballet Centre, Motor City The Ballet Centre, Motor City The Ballet Centre, Motor City The Ballet Centre, Motor City Aspire Ballet, Jumeirah German International School The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

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Hip-Hop The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Interfoundation Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City Junior Modern The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Junior Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Kids Yoga (Pre-book) Gems of Yoga Live Dance - Level 1A+B (7yrs-12yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Pointe (Ballet) The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Motor City Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre Jumeirah Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Tap The Ballet Centre, Motor City Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Rhythmic Gymnastics The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah

GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Modern The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Modern The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 8 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Irish Dancing The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Irish Dancing The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Karate Kid1 (Beginners) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Karate Kid2 (Colored Belt) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Kids Martial Arts (Prebooking) The Yoga Studio Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Pre Primary Ballet (5 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet (3-4 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet - School Only Raffles World Academy Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Regent International School Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 years old) Regent International School Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Regent International School Yoga for Kids

The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club

4.15pm Lizelle 4.45pm Becky 5.30pm Becky 3.45pm Becky 6.15pm Lizelle 4.45pm Helena 5.15pm Lizelle 6.15pm Becky 5.45pm Helena 4.30pm Siobhan 5.30pm Siobhan 4.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Slavica 3.30pm Mahboube 3.30pm Lizelle 3.15pm Jamie 3.15pm Becky 2.45pm Jamie 4.00pm Helena 2.30pm Heba 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3.45pm Karine

Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Baby Sensory The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Dance Mix German International School Dance Mix (8-10 yo) German International School GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 5 Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Grade 1 Ballet (School Only) Raffles World Academy Hip-Hop The Ballet Centre, Motor City Karate Kid1 (Beginners) Regent International School Karate Kid2 (Colored Belt) Regent International School Latin Rhytyms Level 1 (5-7 years old) BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Latin Rhytyms Level 2 (5-7 years old) BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Little Gymnastics (3.5-4 yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Liv Dance - Level 1A+B (7yrs-12yrs) Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Motor City Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City Rhythmic Gymnastics The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Rhythmic Gymnastics The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Rhythmic Gymnastics The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah

3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 4.30pm Heba 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Melina 4.30pm Ravil 4.00pm Beth 9.30am Oana 2.00pm Silvi 2.45pm Silvi 4.45pm Karen 3.15pm Beth 4.30pm Beth 5.00pm Helena 5.30pm Jamie 4.30pm Jamie 6.00pm Helena 5.30pm Beth 6.30pm Jamie 2.25pm Lauren 4.15pm Ahmed 4.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Slavica 4.00pm Leidy 5.00pm Leidy 2.00pm Julia 4.00pm Sharmila 3.45pm Jamie 3.45pm Helena 4.00pm Karen 4.15pm Helena 2.45pm Angel 3.30pm Angel 4.30pm Angel

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TUESDAY

Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

3.00pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia

Advanced Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Advanced 1 Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (5-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Aspire Gymnastics Dubai, Mirdif Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Motor City Beginners Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Beginners Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Contemporary The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 1 Modern The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 6 Tap The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Grade 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City Grade 6 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Modern The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Taekwondo The Ballet Centre, Motor City Karate Kid (MIXED) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Kids Martial Arts (Prebooking) The Yoga Studio Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Regent International School Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yo) Regent International School Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Regent International School Yoga

The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Young Musicians 2 (4-5 yrs)

Uptown Primary School Young Musicians 3 (5-6 yrs) Uptown Primary School Young Musicians 4 (6-7 yrs) Uptown Primary School Zumba Kids (4-6 years) GFX Studio Zumba Kids (7-11 years) GFX Studio Zumba Kids Junior Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Zumba Kids Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

5.30pm Sabum 6.30pm Beth 3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 4.30pm Heba 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Melina 5.30pm Ravil 3.30pm Jamie 4.30pm Helena 3.30pm Sabum 3.30pm Sabum 4.00pm Crystal 4.45pm Crystal 5.45pm Crystal 6.45pm Crystal 6.00pm Jamie 4.30pm Beth 3.45pm Beth 4.00pm Jamie 5.00pm Helena 5.15pm Lizelle 5.00pm Jamie 5.45pm Becky 6.00pm Helena 6.15pm Lizelle 5.30pm Beth 4.30pm Sabum 4.30pm Sabum 4.30pm Slavica 3.30pm Mahboube 3.45pm Becky 3.45pm Helena 4.30pm Becky 4.30pm Lizelle 3.15pm Beth 5.15pm Becky 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3.45pm Karine 3.45pm Maristela 4.30pm Maristela 5.15pm Maristela 4.30pm Cris Bonet 5.30pm Cris Bonet 4.30pm Monique 5.00pm Monique

Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y)

3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Melina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Ravil 4.30pm Madalina

WEDNESDAY

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Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG)

Babies Ballet – 3 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Ballet Grade 3 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Grade 5 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Grade 6 &7 Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis Ballet - Pointe W Aspire Ballet, Silicon Oasis British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah British Overseas Dramatic Arts The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Bollywood Kids (6-13 years) GFX Studio GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Motor City GD 2 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 3 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 8 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Grade 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Interfoundation Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Intermediate Tap The Ballet Centre, Motor City Junior Modern (7-8 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pre Primary Ballet (5 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet – 4 yrs The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Prep Ballet (3-4 y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre, Jumeirah Primary Ballet (6+ y.o) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Primary Modern The Ballet Centre, Motor City Young Musicians 4 (5-6 yrs) Jumeirah Music Centre

3.45pm Jamie 6.00pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 5.00pm Heba 4.30pm Heba 3.15pm Crystal 4.00pm Crystal 5.00pm Crystal 6.00pm Crystal 4.30pm Sheena Lakhani 4.30pm Helena 4.15pm Beth 5.00pm Jamie 5.00pm Lizelle 6.00pm Lizelle 5.15pm Helena 5.15pm Beth 6.15pm Helena 6.00pm Jamie 6.15pm Beth 4.15pm Becky 3.30pm Becky 4.15pm Lizelle 3.45pm Helena 3.00pm Becky 4.15pm Jamie 5.00pm Becky 3.30pm Beth 4.30pm Maristela

Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Ballet - Grade 4 Ballet - Grade 5 Beginners Taekwondo Contemporary & Jazz Dance Intermediate Taekwondo Kids Ballet Little Gymnastics (3.5-4 yo) Live Dance - Level 1A (7yrs-9yrs) Live Dance - Level 1B (10yrs-12yrs) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (6-8 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Tiger Kids (3-6 years) Tiger Kids (7-9 years)

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3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Melina 3.30pm Ravil 4.30pm Popa 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 5.30pm Madalina 5.30pm Ravil 3.30pm Heba 4.00pm Heba 3.30pm Sabum 5.00pm Heba 4.30pm Sabum 4.00pm Susan 1.00pm Julia 4.00pm Sharmila 5.00pm Sharmila 2.00pm Julia 3.00pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.15pm Julia 6.45pm Julia 4.30pm Warren Connelly 5.30pm Warren Connelly

Gems of Yoga

4.30pm Jithu

THURSDAY

FRIDAY Kids Yoga (Pre-book)

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