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hese days parents are bombarded opportunities to learn. However, with activities all promising we see that to turn many young children are their offspring into little experiencing a level Einsteins of anxiety that is overwhelmin and help them to get ahead g for them. in today’s This, along with exhaustion, world. From baby gym to is making it hard toddler for them to cope and creates language school for preschoolers yoga, unnecessary and beyond, stress very early on”. the world can be a busy place for your little However, Anand Subramaniam ones. But whilst investing , Managing in your child’s Director at Brainobrain development can be a positive which offers thing, if their education, life skills and schedule is starting to rival NLP for children, your own then recognises that encouraging you might want to consider your child to excel paring back the does seem to have its educational organised activities and giving them some benefits in the long-term, “some teachers breathing space. feel children’s additional participation Ibtihal Jarad, Nursery Manager takes attention away from school work. Others Venture nursery and community at Kidz say parents put centre too much pressure on children believes too much pressure to excel in too can actually have many areas. Yes if a child an adverse affect on a child’s takes part in too performance, many things, meaning they “parents want their children have no time for to have the homework or are tired in best opportunities and think school, of course that by doing this impacts negatively on more activities, classes and grades. In general sports they however, school grades are are providing their children higher in children with more who participate in extra-curricul ar activities”. 56 | OCTOBER Connector www.mydubaiconnection.com
According to Sahar Moussly a behavioural enough sleep to allow them master coach at Life in to cope and learn Harmony, it is a efficiently during the day matter of treating every is vital” says Anand. child as an individual “It is also important to give and maintaining some balance. them “Some parents during quiet playtime, without space do overstretch their children, hovering or while others getting too involved, in leave their children without order to encourage any activities your child to develop their other than playing on an independence”. I-Pad and being glued to the TV set. Neither way is Even at a young age empowering healthy.” children to make their own decisions about what they As a general rule of enjoy is crucial. “Parents have to speak to their children and discuss thumb, experts advise what activities suit them. Give your child a choice and let him do that children under seven what he enjoys best”. Ibtihal agrees the child should do the should not be doing decision-mak ing and it is the parents’ job to make sure they are not being more than one extra overwhelmed. “Parents should encourage children to choose activity per week.” one favourite activity during each term and allow them to try different things so they can find what they enjoy. As a general rule Competitiveness between of thumb, experts advise parents is another that children under influencing factor in how seven should not be doing we structure our more than one family’s time and this can extra activity per week.” place added financial pressures on the parent. A symptom of living in today’s Sahar is a fast that money cannot buy attention firm believer paced world, many adults and the best have lost sight things in any child’s life of the importance of rest really are for free. and relaxation There are plenty of activities for themselves, and this that a parent constant need for can encourage their child diversion is filtering down to get involved in the generations. So without paying a lot of money, just what are the best ways like reading or to let kids chill out? encouraging the child to “Relaxation is very important write a daily journal. for any child The most and it can be anything from important thing is to spend reading, painting, quality time with the child, to listen, listening to music, doing discuss matters some relaxation and and answer their questions meditation exercises with and encourage the parent or taking them to express their feelings a walk, all of which help and get rid of them to develop selftheir fears and anger. When awareness” says Sahar. you are with your child, be fully present and Night time rest and routine listen. This way you also have a teach children empathy significant impact on how and help to develop a child responds their emotional intelligence, during the day. “Ensuring which will make they are getting them more successful in later life.
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Dear Louise, We’re quite new to Dubai and have our first visitors arriving next month for a family Christmas here in the desert. We’re very excited but also slightly daunted as we have no idea of what to do and where to take them. Will you be featuring any Christmas events or activities in Connector? Also where can I get a copy of your tourist guide Discover Dubai for more info? Thanks. -Melanie & Chris
Yes of course, we’ll be giving you a complete guide to everything that’s happening over the festive period. If you drop us an email with your address we’ll get a copy of Discover Dubai straight to your door. Don’t forget you can also read both magazines on www.mydubaiconnection. com and www.discover-dubai.ae. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:16 PM
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Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau - Counting the cost of education by Mark Atkinson
Over 150 private schools are inspected every year in Dubai and each report published publicly on the Dubai School Inspection Bureau’s website. What are the inspectors looking for and what does it tell you about the quality of teaching and learning in your child’s school?
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The KHDA was set up to monitor and standardise education provision, making sure that it is compliant with Regulations and Compliance Commission, the Government legislator responsible for licensing schools in accordance with their guidelines. In order to assess the quality of learning and teaching, the DSIB carries out an annual audit of each school, collecting information from a variety of sources: in-depth school visits; parent and student surveys; staff interviews; classroom observations and appraising school policy making. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:16 PM
The final report gives a comprehensive assessment of school performance across a range of criteria and an overall rating - ‘outstanding’, ‘good’, ‘acceptable’ or ‘unsatisfactory’. This is not only an indicator of the quality of teaching and learning, but is also linked to the fee structure; ‘outstanding’ schools are allowed to raise their fees currently by 6% whereas ‘acceptable and unsatisfactory’ schools by 3%. There is therefore, a financial incentive for a school to perform well come inspection time.
The process
Each school inspection is guided by seven ‘Key Questions’. These are seen as of paramount importance when assessing a school’s performance. Each key question is assessed according to a framework of ‘Quality Indicators’, which are explained in the Inspection Handbook, available online for schools and parents to view. For example, to be assessed as ‘outstanding’ in student attainment and progress in key subjects, the majority of students would be expected to attain higher results and demonstrate in lessons that their knowledge, skills and understanding are higher than international standards. For a school to be judged as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ in its leadership and management, it is expected that accurate self-evaluation and planning for improvement is rigorously embedded in the school’s practice. Senior leaders will have a clear view of the school’s aims and communicate that vision effectively so that everyone in the school community is aware of and actively promoting the school’s goals. The management team is driving school improvement, sometimes directly, but usually through consultation and working with all stakeholders. At present, schools are told in advance of the inspection date and expected to organise a rigorous self-evaluation at least three weeks prior to the inspectors’ visit. Inspectors - recruited from across the region and internationally - then collect evidence to validate the self-evaluation and use this to assess school performance and make recommendations for future improvement. Once the school receives its detailed written report from DSIB, it is required to set out an action plan to show how it intends to make improvements, the www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - November.indd 27
progress of which is subsequently checked during the next annual inspection. Given that the key questions and quality standards are readily available, is it necessary for the DSIB to give advance warning of their inspections? Should it not just be ‘business as usual’ and no need to make additional preparations? One parent of two children in a British Curriculum school argues that the inspections should be spot checks, as anyone can put on a show if they know when the inspectors are coming. “My kids always know when it is inspection time because their books get marked and they have more exciting lessons,” she says. On the other hand, school senior management teams might argue that there are certain practical arrangements to be made prior to an inspection. “It’s not going to be feasible if half the teachers are on in-service training or the inspectors arrive when all the students are sitting exams,” one Deputy Head of a Jumeirah secondary school observes. However, in the UK, Ofsted inspectors are only required to notify a school of the inspection date by noon the previous day, allowing far less time to ‘fabricate’ a false impression of the day-to-day school operations. What about parents choosing schools for their children? Are they aware of the DSIB and, if so, how much importance do they put on the inspection reports? One parent, looking for schools ahead of the family’s planned move to Dubai, explained that his choice took into account the inspection rating but it was not a driving factor in their decision. “Some schools simply did not have places available and we tended to put more emphasis on parent forums and blogs and see what people have to say,” he remarked. Another parent commented: “You get to know where the good schools are just by talking to people. Sure they also get a good rating, but there are some surprises as well. I would be more worried if a school suddenly dropped in rating. I’d wonder what is going wrong and ask questions.” Of the 153 private schools currently in operation in Dubai, twelve were rated as ‘outstanding’ in the latest inspection, 51 rated as ‘good’, 67 assessed as ‘acceptable’, 10 ‘unsatisfactory’ and 13 reports are not yet Connector NOVEMBER | 27 10/26/13 1:16 PM
SPECIAL feature available. Is there really that much difference between a ‘good’ school and an ‘outstanding’ one, or an ‘acceptable’ school and a ‘good’? Many head teachers when relaying the inspection results to parents take great pains to explain that the overall rating is just that, a generalised summary viewpoint, and that within their ‘good’ rating, there may be some ‘outstanding’ traits. Another argument against such a blanket, four-point rating is that not all schools can be compared directly and do not all have the same educational goals. However, the DSIB does state on its website that: “While there are legitimate disagreements about some aspects of the purpose of schooling, there is an almost universal consensus that an effective school will seek to secure the best possible academic or cognitive outcomes, while also enabling students to thrive in terms of personal development, interpersonal skills and the affective side of human development”. In the six years since the DSIB was established, have there been improvements in school effectiveness in Dubai? The DSIB believe so, stating that, “In the first round of inspections, self-evaluation and improvement planning were found to be unsatisfactory in around one third of schools. In 2010-11, inspectors noted a significant improvement and around one half of schools were judged as good or outstanding in this respect”.
Looking to the future
The DSIB have identified three main areas in which they are giving greater prominence in the quality indicators. Firstly, the DSIB intends to scrutinise the provision of education for children with special educational needs with the aim that all schools should provide a fully inclusive environment. Progress and achievement will be closely reviewed and the level of support offered assessed, as well as future plans for inclusion of all students of all abilities and educational needs. Secondly, the DSIB will continue to gather evidence and review the achievement of all students, but with a special focus on Emirati students. Over half of Emirati students are educated in private schools and the DSIB intends making sure that performance of these 28 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 28
students are evaluated proportionally, according to the percentage of Emiratis in each school. Thirdly, the framework of quality indicators will continue to place emphasis not only on academic achievement but also on “the effective promotion of students’ personal and social development”. This is in line with UAE 2021 Vision which aims for schools to provide the opportunities and support for students to be confident and socially responsible, whether through community service activities or a well-developed and effective programme of personal and social development. The DSIB has now completed its fifth cycle of school inspections. The Bureau itself admits that it is still a work in progress, with quality indicators continually under review and the inspection process evolving over time. But while the inspection results are directly linked to school fee increases and schools given plenty of notification of the inspection date, some will question how valid the inspections are in counting the cost of education. For more information about your child’s school inspection, visit http://www.khda.gov.ae/pages/ en/schoolinspection.aspx.
Key Inspection Questions: • How good are the students’ attainment and progress in key subjects? • How good is the students’ personal and social development? • How good are the teaching, learning and assessment? • How well does the curriculum meet the educational needs of all students? • How well does the school protect and support its students? • How good are the leadership and management of the school? • How well does the school perform overall? Source: DSIB www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:16 PM
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RedFestDXB
Tickets for RedFestDXB, Dubai’s very own music festival to be held at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, are now on sale at www.redfestdxb.com via Time Out Tickets and at Virgin Megastores, and are priced from Dhs 299. On Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February music fans are set to enjoy two stages with over 25 artists performing, many of whom have been handpicked by the listeners of 104.4 Virgin Radio. The line-up includes Ke$ha, Conor Maynard and a Closing Party DJ Set by Marvin Humes ( JLS) on the first night and The Lumineers, Naughty Boy, John Newman, and a Closing Party DJ Set by A-YO (Mark Ronson & Zane Lowe) on the second night.
An evening with John Cleese
The comic genius is back after a sellout show last year. From his origins as a sketch writer on BBC radio to his star turns in Monty Python’s Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers, John Cleese has made a career out of making people laugh. See him from Tuesday 5th to Saturday 9th November at Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Tickets are priced at Dhs 350 (Balcony) or Dhs 380 and Dhs 450 (Stalls) and are available from www.madinattheatre.com. Call 04-3666546.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
John Payton and Lucy Magee for Popular Productions present Matt Addis, Peter Brooke and John Payton in the international smash hit comedy The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. See it at Madinat Theatre from Wednesday 21st to Tuesday 26th November. Tickets are priced at Dhs 160 and Dhs 200 and can be booked online at www.completeshakespeare.co.uk or in person at the theatre box office at Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
Dubai Air Show
Taking place from Sunday 17th to Thursday 21st November at Dubai World Central, Dubai Air Show is a biennial event that has been attracting visitors for the past 23 years. It began as the Arab Air Show back in 1986 and comprised a small civil aviation trade show at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Over two decades later, the show is a huge draw for all those involved and interested in the aerospace sector. Visitors can see over 130 planes while visiting the show. For online registration visit www.daubaiairshow.aero or call 04-6033300. 30 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 30
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys is returning to Dubai for her Set The World On Fire Tour. See her on Friday 15th November at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Admission is Dhs 295 (Regular Standing), Dhs 595 (Front Pit), and Dhs 1,295 (VIP) and tickets can be purchased from www.doneevents.com. Call 04-4390900. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:16 PM
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THIS month
Return of the pack
Record-breaking crowds, thrilling rugby action, entertainment second to none and an impressive purpose-built venue, the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens kicks off again from Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th November at 7he Sevens Stadium. Ticket prices start from Dhs 250. Call 04-3210008 or visit www.dubairugby7s.com.
Dubai Women’s Run
The fourth consecutive Dubai Women’s Run gives opportunities for women to be healthy and active in an inspiring, fun and friendly environment. Taking place on Friday 8th November from 7am to 1pm at The Meydan Hotel, admission is Dhs 100 and registration is available online at www.dubaiwomensrun.com. Call 050-5512991.
Dubai International Parachuting Championship
The 4th parachuting championships are going to be dropping by Skydive Dubai between Wednesday 27th November and Tuesday 10th December. Categories included in the competition are accuracy landing, formation skydiving, canopy formation, canopy piloting and artistic events. All categories are open for both men and women and visitors are welcome to the show which will take place at Skydive on the Jumeirah Beach. Admission is free for visitors. Visit www.skydivedubai.ae/4th-dubaiinternational-parachuting-championshipdipc-2013/.
Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show
Established in 2010, the Dubai Pre-Owned Boat Show is the only event of its kind in the region, offering absolutely everything an aspiring or current boat owner could possibly need in one convenient location. Taking place from Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th November at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, entry is free for visitors. Call 04-2054535.
Teeing off this month
See the greatest players on earth at the DP World Tour Championship from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th November at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The DP World Tour Championship is the final event of the season-long Race to Dubai where The European Tour’s top 60 golfers will battle it out on the Earth course at Jumeirah Golf Estates, for a share of the combined $11.75 million prize-money and The Race to Dubai crown. Featuring a Championship Village, live music, a dedicated Kid’s Zone, Trick Shot shows and a host of food and beverage outlets, there’s plenty for all the family to enjoy both on and off the fairways. Call 04-3400066 or visit www.DPWorldTourChampionship.com. 32 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 32
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THIS month
Fertility Awareness Campaign
Bourn Hall has launched a new fertility awareness campaign aimed to help people understand more about their own fertility and the different tests and treatments available when facing infertility. Bourn Hall Clinic Dubai will host a series of free, monthly fertility seminars at their clinic where the doctors and embryologists will explain different procedures and discuss how the process works in the laboratory for those considering IVF treatments. There will also be the opportunity to tour the state of the art facility, which is a unique opportunity for couples to see behind the scenes what happens at a fertility and IVF clinic. The clinic wants to educate couples in the UAE on their journey towards parenthood both pre and post conception and this is not just limited to IVF. The fertility seminars will enable people to understand more about their own fertility, why getting pregnant can sometimes be difficult and the tests and treatments available, should they need them. According to the World Health Organization, a couple is considered infertile if they have been trying to conceive for two years. Rates of infertility are on the rise and while one in seven couples face infertility in Europe it is around one in six in the MENA region. Contributing factors include diet, lifestyle, genetic factors, a high incidence of polycystic ovary syndrome and the effects of heat. November’s seminars will take place on Wednesday 6th at 7pm and Saturday 30th at 1pm. The clinic is located in Jumeirah in Al Hudaiba Awards Buildings. For more information and to book your free place call 800-IVF (483) or email PatientCareTeam@bournhall-clinic.ae
Skydive saving
iFLY Dubai indoor skydiving facility offers a unique flying experience with great savings. From now until 30th November, save 25% (Dhs 65) and pay Dhs 150 for the thrill and excitement of a real skydiving free fall, in a safe and controlled environment. No prior experience is necessary and children as young as three can participate, as well as aspiring and professional skydivers. Blowing winds up to 200kph, the iFLY tunnels are state of the art and can accommodate up to 12 people and are located at the South entrance of Playnation, Mirdif City Centre. Tickets can be purchased at iFly desk on weekdays from 10am to 10pm, extended to midnight on weekends excluding public holidays. Customers who shout “150!” can avail of the offer. Visit www.theplaymania. com/ifly or call 04-2316292.
Celebrate Guy Fawkes Day
Al Tamimi Stables is holding a special Guy Fawkes Day celebration on Tuesday 5th November. The day will start with a scarecrow-making competition at 9am exclusively for children. Kids can show off their creativity and build a scarecrow with the help of the activities’ officers. The competition will be conducted throughout the day until 6pm. The creator of the scariest scarecrow will be chosen as the winner and will receive exciting prizes. Each scarecrow-building session has a capacity of 20 students. Visitors can participate in the competition by only paying the regular entrance fee of Dhs 60 per adult and Dhs 35 per child. All Dubai residents, tourists and families are invited to join in the revelry. Al Tamimi Stables is a 40 minute drive from Dubai and is open from Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 6pm. For more information, call 06-7431122. 34 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 34
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THIS month
Win with Dubai Dolphinarium
Win with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
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COMPETITION
Dubai Dolphinarium is giving four Connector readers the chance to win a family pass for four to the Legend of the Mermaid show. Simply answer the following question by 25th November 2013. Note: Prizes must be collected by 1st February 2014. To enter visit www.mydubaiconnection.com or www.facebook.com/connectordubai. What time does the new show ‘Legend of the Mermaid’ start? A) 4pm B) 6pm C) 10am
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he Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is returning to the UAE after its sell out seasons in 2006, 2007 and 2009. This irreverent fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays has played to millions around the world and brings with it madness and mayhem in bucketfuls. Now revised for 2013 with extra Shakespeary bits and all new (still rubbish) gags! Get ready for a fast, furious and frenetic 97 minutes featuring every one of Shakespeare’s 37 plays like you’ve never seen them before. Including Othello as a Rap song, Titus Andronicus presented as a cooking show and The Histories turned into an American football game - it’s Shakespeare that would make the great man turn in his grave - with a grin on his face! Starring the brilliant Matt Addis, Peter Brooke and John Payton (who also directs). The show runs at the Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah from 21st to 26th November and at the Al Jaheli Theatre, AFOC, Abu Dhabi from 28th to 29th November. Ticket prices are Dhs 160 and Dhs 200 and can be booked online at www.completeshakespeare.co.uk or at the theatre box offices. See the official show website www.completeshakespeare.co.uk for more information, or visit www.popularproductions.com or www.facebook.com/popularproductions.
COMPETITION
Popular Productions is giving three Connector readers the chance to win two tickets to the Dubai show and one reader the chance to win two tickets to the Abu Dhabi show. Simply answer the following question by 17th November 2013. Note: Prizes must be collected by 21st November 2013. To enter visit www.mydubaiconnection.com or www.facebook.com/connectordubai. In the show, which popular game is The Histories turned into? A) American football B) English football C) American ice hockey
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DINING out
Poolside BBQ
Head for the Argentinian Poolside BBQ at Grand Hyatt Dubai every Thursday and chill out at the poolside with the open BBQ area, enjoy charcoal grilled meat and seafood and finish with a tempting homemade desserts. The Argentinian-themed menu features specialities such as Bife de Chorizo (sirloin steak) and VegetalesAsados and is priced at Dhs 189 (food only), with a 50% discount for children between six and 12 years. Children below six eat complimentary. Call 04-3172222 or visit www.restaurants.dubai.hyatt.com.
Made for sharing
Ossigeno Italian restaurant at Le Royal MĂŠridien Beach Resort + Spa Dubai has launched a new concept with the appointment of Italian Chef Amedeo, who has created an impressive sharing menu, featuring a range of dishes which embrace the flavours and simplicity of authentic Italian cuisine. In addition, the restaurant itself has also experienced a refresh. Now diners can experience its new bright and breezy interior, including stunning Italian artwork and vibrant furnishings dotted throughout; the perfect setting for small and larger groups alike, looking for great quality, and authentic Italian cuisine at its best. Call 04-3165550 or visit www.Ossigeno-dubai.com.
Truffles rhapsody
For a limited time, Teatro at Towers Rotana is honoring truffles, a world famous delicacy that should not be missed. Featuring decadently earthy and subtly sweet black truffle in a special set menu selections, each dish is made even more unique with the truffle additions. The restaurant, helmed by Executive Chef Pasquale Sipone, attempts to bring out the natural flavours of truffle in a simple yet elegant finesse. Available from 13th to 22nd November. Call 04-3122201.
Sushi and sake nights
At The Address Dubai Marina, the world’s greatest culinary combination sushi and the Japanese-inspired beverage sake will make your Thursday night nothing less than spectacular. Available from 7pm to 11pm every Thursday and priced at Dhs 99 for sushi and Dhs 225 with unlimited sushi with sake and selected beverages. Call 04-4367777 or email dine.dubaimarina@theaddress.com.
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Theme Nights
The Atrium restaurant at Grand Millennium Dubai has four amazing theme nights lined up every week. Experience the irresistible sensations of authentic Indian cuisine every Thursday with an array of traditional Indian dishes including Tandoori. Indulge in a traditional English experience every Friday and enjoy a sumptuous buffet of traditional delights. Enjoy a selection of the freshest fruits of the sea every Tuesday, or an authentic Italian Pasta night every Monday. The theme nights are priced at Dhs 175 per person with soft drinks, Dhs 195 per person with one glass of bubbly or grape and soft drinks ,or Dhs 295 per person with unlimited selected beverages. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 years dine for Dhs 85 net per person, children under 6 years eat for free (2 children per family). For reservations call 04-4299999 or email fb.reservations@grandmill-dubai.com. For a chance to win dinner for two visit www.mydubaiconnection.com www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:16 PM
Thanksgiving
Want a home away from home this Thanksgiving? Then join The Gramercy and enjoy a delicious traditional meal that includes juicy turkey, pumpkin pie and lots more. The three-course lunch is priced at Dhs 125, the three-course dinner sharing platter is Dhs 195 per person (including a complimentary glass of wine), and the take away menu that serves six to eight people includes roast turkey, sausage and chestnut stuffing, cinnamon glazed sweet potato, Brussels spouts, sautéed carrots, chef ’s salad, cranberry sauce and gravy with homemade pumpkin pie and crème anglaise and is priced at Dhs 750. Orders should be made two days in advance and collected from The Gramercy. Available from 24th November to 1st December. Call 04-4377511 or email info@thegramercybar.com.
Movember
BidiBondi will play host to this year’s Movember. The month-long campaign encourages males to participate by growing moustaches to raise awareness for men’s health issues. It will kick off with a ‘Clean Shave’ event on Friday 1st November where Mo-bros and Mo-sisters can register, and the gents have a free shave in preparation for the month ahead. Upon registration each participant receives a Movember pack including a membership card that entitles cardholders to 20% discount on all food and beverage at BidiBondi. Photos of Mo-bros will be placed onto the Movember Wall of Fame with weekly ‘Mo-grow’ updates that will be hosted every Friday. The festivities will come to an end with a closing party on 2nd December. Call 04-4270515.
Simply delicious
Friday fun food festival
Every Friday from 12.30pm to 4pm, the 2nd floor of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek is transformed into The Friday Fun Food Festival for one of the best family brunch experiences in town! With over 200 dishes in addition to a wide variety of cooking stations from 10 top quality restaurants, Friday brunch caters to anything your palatte could desire. Kids will have an amazing time too, with video games, a play area including Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, a bouncing castle, balloon twister, mini basket shoot and a magician, plus, their very own special child-sized buffet. Priced at Dhs 149 including soft drinks, Dhs 249 including house beverages, house wine and spirits; and Dhs 269 including house beverages, house wine, house spirits and house sparkling wine. Prices for children are based on height and children below one meter get to eat for free and receive a colourful balloon and a gift on arrival. For bookings call 04-2057333.
Go on a culinary journey this November at Sofitel The Palm Dubai. Feast on French classics at Studio de Chef every Sunday and Monday evening for Dhs 250 for a three-course set menu. Party Grills at Porterhouse incorporate six different cuts of meat cooked in four different styles along with your choice of side dish and side sauce for Dhs 620 for two people, with a minimum of two people sharing. The Grand Brunch at Manava is available every Friday and is priced at Dhs 325, (inclusive of soft drinks and signature mocktails), Dhs 450 (inclusive of bubbly and selected beverages), Dhs 85 for youngsters between the ages of 6 to 11, and Dhs 135 for teenagers between 12 and 17. It is complimentary for children up to 5 years of age. Call 04-4456677. www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - November.indd 39
A taste of the med
Get 50% off selected beverages when ordering any food item between 6-8pm Saturday to Wednesday at Meydan Sur Mer, Meydan Beach, JBR Walk. Take in the stunning views from Meydan Sur Mer’s terrace and enjoy live music whilst indulging in the finest Mediterranean cuisine. Call 04-4333777 for reservations. Connector NOVEMBER | 39 10/26/13 1:16 PM
DINING out
d Teste & d Fiesta at Café Habana, Trie
The ACT Dubai The ACT Dubai is the world’s highest theatre club. The ACT concept allows you to dine whilst being entertained by unique performances from around the world. Select from an extensive Peruvian food menu and indulge in specialty cocktails using Pisco, the traditional spirit distilled from Peruvian grapes. After dinner, the venue transforms into an incredible nightclub, and a combination of stage acts and resident DJ keep this one-of-a-kind party going into the early hours.
What we ate
Souk Al Bahar
Keeping with Dubai’s tradition of brunch-time festivities, Café Habana has launched Fiesta, a Cuban-Mexican themed meal of celebration, bringing together great food and ambience with great company.
What we ate
For starters we had a combination of ceviche de salmon (salmon, coconut, peruvian mango and aji limo chilli), de lomo saltado (seared chifa beef, smoked onion, beef tartare, tomato confit and crispy potato), and enrollado de atun (yellow fin yuna and avocado with chi jau kay sauce). For mains we enjoyed arroz con pato (roasted chiclayano duck, peruvian asparagus and coriander rice with nectarine and maracuya sauce), and arroz meloso con saltado de camarones (sautéed prawns with peruvian wet rice). All the dishes were cooked to perfection and full of different spices from the Peruvian Sierra. For dessert we were one of the first people to try the new Granadilla cheesecake, made from native South America Granadilla fruit which has a sweet and sour flavour - absolutely amazing!
This is a brunch with a difference and instead of the usual food stations, the whole menu is served in unlimited sharing platters. We started with the Mexican style grilled corn, Café Habana chicken wings, quesadilla de pollo, vegetable quesadilla, mini cheese burgers and mini Portobello guacamole burgers. This was followed by Cuban sandwiches, sautéed chicken, Mexican style Hake fillets, grilled steaks, Ensalada de Espinaca y Manzana, grilled corn salad and omelettes. The day was topped off by velvety sponge cake with vanilla cream; bread pudding and homemade Tequila Lime Mousse. Add to this three beverage options and Café Habana gives Dubai a brunch in true Havana style.
Verdict
Verdict
Everything from portion size, presentation and taste were faultless, and the vintage theatrical setting truly enhanced the dining experience. This was our first time eating Peruvian food and we were highly impressed, and is something we’ll be trying again in the very near future.
Cost
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The food was excellent and presented in a truly authentic Habana style. With the combination of a traditional Cuban-Mexican setting, excellent food and drink, and the live band ‘Ritmo de Habana’ filling your day with Cuban tunes, the festival atmosphere at ‘Fiesta’ is something not to be missed.
Cost
Brunch packages include the Free-Flowing Fiesta at Dhs 295, the Bubbly Fiesta at Dhs 345 and the Non-Alcoholic Fiesta at Dhs 195. Call 04-4222620 for reservations. -P.C. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:17 PM
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GOOD food
Mixed grill Picnics and outings become very popular especially when the weather is nice. A mixed grill is a meal popular in picnics consisting of an assortment of grilled meats. The assortment varies from one region to another. One type of mixed grill corresponding to the Middle Eastern cuisine consists of different pieces of meat and vegetables which are
placed on a skewer. Another type of mixed grill of South Asian origin is the chicken tikka and mutton tikka. It is advisable to avoid having organ and fatty meat as part of your mixed grill, instead try to incorporate ground nuts, some vegetable oil and lots of vegetables to render it healthy and a great source of protein, fibre and good fats.
Kofta - minced beef kebabs Number of Servings: 4
Method:
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons shelled walnuts, finely chopped 1 cup chopped parsley 500g minced beef 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika pinch of cinnamon
This recipe has been created by Live’ly Executive Chef Kassem Taha. For further information contact Live’ly on 04-3481008 or visit www.lively.ae.
Serving size: 2 skewers Calories per serving: 211 Protein: 28g Carbs: 1.5g Fat: 10g Preparation time: 30 minutes
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1. Mix the onion, garlic, nuts and parsley with the minsed beef. 2. Mix the salt, pepper, paprika and a little cinnamon and knead well. 3. Divide the mixture into 8 pieces and using moistened hands, form into sausages about 15-17 cm long around the skewers. 4. Grill the kebabs at high heat for about 5-7 minutes.
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GOOD food
Herb Infused Slow Roasted Turkey Breast by Chef Andrew Paderes from The Gramercy DIFC Ingredients: Whole Turkey 4-4.5kg
BRINE SOLUTION
water 2 gal white onion 3 medium size leeks 2 stalks (white part only) celery 2 stalks carrot 2 medium size parsley 1 small bunch bay leaves 3 pieces dried thyme 1 tbsp dried rosemary 1 tbsp dried sage 1 tbsp salt ½ cup sugar ½ cup peppercorn ¼ cup Procedure: 1. Roughly cut all the vegetables. Simmer with 1 gallon of water. 2. Add the herbs, sugar, salt and pepper corn and stir to dissolve. 3. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool it down. 4. Add the remaining water. 5. Place the turkey in a container and pour in the brine. 6. Seal and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. 7. Wash the turkey thoroughly before cooking.
HERB BUTTER
softened butter 150g sage few leaves rosemary few sprigs thyme few sprigs smoked paprika 1½ tsp minced garlic 5 cloves salt and pepper to season Procedure: 1. Soften the butter. 2. Finely chop the fresh herbs, the garlic and mix altogether.
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3. Mix in paprika and season with salt and pepper. 4. Place in a piping bag or zip lock. 5. Carefully pipe the butter under the skin of the breast part. 6. Massage with your fingertips to spread evenly, making sure not to pierce the skin. 7. Refrigerate.
Cooking
1. Preheat the oven to 425 F/220 C degrees. 2. Remove the turkey from the fridge to bring it to room temperature before cooking. 3. Roughly chop some onion, garlic, celery and herbs and put in a roasting pan. 4. Set the turkey on top of the chopped aromatics, add water to produce some steam. 5. Pre-cook for 30 minutes. 6. Adjust the oven temperature to 325 F/160 C degrees and roast for 1½ - 2 hours. (You can cover the bird with foil if you wish, so it won’t brown easily.) 7. Adjust the temperature to 425 F/ 220 C degrees on the last 30 minutes. This should be your final stage where you brown your turkey. 8. Check the temperature of the turkey using a meat thermometer. Temperature should read 80 C/170 F degrees. For manual checking pierce the thickest part of the leg/thigh. The juice should be all clear when it drips. If there is still a hint of blood, return the turkey for further cooking. 9. Rest the turkey for at least 25 minutes before carving. This will make the meat really tender and juicy. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:17 PM
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Eco Living: Conserving water It is one part oxygen, two parts hydrogen and vital for all known forms of life. It is water and it covers 71% of our planet’s surface. This figure may lead you to believe that water must therefore be an abundant resource - but let us look at those figures in more detail.
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nfortunately, only 2.5% of the Earth’s water is fresh water and 98.8% of that water is locked in ice and groundwater. Only a small percentage of our freshwater therefore is where you actually expect it to be - in our lakes, rivers, ponds and puddles. Some observers have estimated that by 2025 more than half of the world population will be facing ‘water-based vulnerability’ and that by 2030, in some developing regions of the world, water demand will exceed supply by 50%. Currently, approximately 70% of the fresh water used by humans goes to agriculture. This is because consumption of water-thirsty meat and vegetables is rising and there is increasing competition for water from industry and urbanisation. So, are we running out of water? The answer is no. There is just as much water on our planet today as there was when life on Earth first appeared. However, as our population increases so does our water consumption. Thankfully, there are things you can do to help conserve this precious resource. The top four strategies that have the greatest impact are as follows: 48 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 48
1. Install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators to save water and energy in your home. 2. Install a low or ultra low-volume toilet. 3. Eat less meat - especially beef. A typical beef burger can take 630 gallons to produce. 4. Buy less stuff. Why? Because everything takes water to make. There is no substitute for water so we have a responsibility to use it wisely and conservatively. Here are other water saving strategies you can implement in your home, garden and daily routine: • Choose native plants and grasses for your garden that thrive in our particular climate with a minimum amount of watering. • Make it a priority to fix water leaks around your home and garden. • Run your dishwasher and washing machine only when full. • Recycle plastics, glass, metals and paper. Buy re-usable products rather than disposable ones because it takes water to make most things. • Do not leave any tap running needlessly. Water conservation is about setting in place strategies, activities and policies to manage our fresh water so that we can meet current and future human demand. Millions of people making even the smallest changes will certainly make a difference. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:17 PM
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Your Home Care & Safety Questions ...answered. After recently hearing of a horrific house fire, I would like to make my home safer. How can I do this? Having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. Ensure you have at least one working smoke detector in your home, ideally situated on the ceiling outside the kitchen. Each home should also have at least one fire extinguisher. Fire appliances need to be kept in working order and kept clear of clothing, furniture, newspapers, etc. Additionally, always keep flammable liquids in suitable containers, in a safe place and away from any heat source. Keep matches, lighters and similar items out of children’s reach at all times. Many fires are caused by electrical items. Follow the tips below to ensure electrical fire safety. • Looking after electrical equipment is vital. Just because something works does not mean it is safe. Always follow appliance instructions carefully, and do not attempt amateur repairs or upgrades. Buy only appliances that have the label of a recognised testing laboratory. • Most electrical distribution fires result from problems with ‘fixed wiring’ such as faulty electrical outlets and old wiring. Problems with Please note that electrical work should be carried out only by a qualified electrician. Call an electrician if you have any of the following: • recurring problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers • a tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance • discoloured or warm wall outlets or switches • a burning smell or rubbery odor coming from an appliance • flickering lights • sparks from a wall outlet • cracked or broken wall outlets. 50 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 50
cords, plugs, receptacles and switches also cause many fires. Many avoidable electrical fires can be traced to misuse of electric cords, such as overloading circuits, poor maintenance, and running the cords under rugs or in high traffic areas. • Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately. Do not try to repair them. Appliances that generate heat, such as clocks, televisions and computer monitors, should be given several inches of clearance all around for good air circulation and cooling. Do not drape clothes, toys or other items over warm appliances. • Light fixtures and lamps/light bulbs are also leading causes of electrical fires. Use bulbs that have the correct wattage requirements for each fixture. Using a higher wattage bulb can cause the fixture to overheat. Always screw bulbs in tightly as a loose bulb can cause sparks or shorts, and be sure to unplug or turn off a fixture completely before changing light bulbs. • Extension cords are a temporary solution only and their use should be minimised whenever possible. Have a qualified electrician determine if additional circuits or wall outlets are needed. Use the proper weight and length of extension cord for the appropriate task, and be sure the cord is rated for indoor or outdoor use, whichever is required. • Major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Never use an extension cord. • Unplug small appliances when not in use. • Use only surge protectors or power strips that have internal overload protection and have the label of a recognised testing laboratory. For your home or office preventative maintenance and all your electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, painting and handyman requirements, contact TASK FORCE Technical Services on 800 TASK (8275). www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:17 PM
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Naturally purify the air in your home Aloe (Aloe Vera)
Houseplants can beautify a home and can also provide an enormous benefit to your indoor air quality. Compounds like formaldehyde and benzene can be generated from construction materials, fabrics, furnishings, paints, solvents, household cleaners and even air fresheners - thankfully certain plants can filter these toxins and leave you with a healthier home environment.
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n the late 1980s, NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space station facilities. They found several plants that filter common volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Lucky for us, the plants can also help clean indoor air here on planet Earth, which is typically far more polluted than outdoor air.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria Trifasciata)
Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue, the Snake Plant is native to tropical West Africa from Nigeria east to the Congo. It is widely used as an ornamental plant and tolerant of irregular watering and dim lightning. NASA scientists found that the Snake Plant has an amazing ability to absorb formaldehyde (which is common in cleaning products, toilet paper, tissues and personal care products), nitrogen oxides and a variety of other chemicals present in the air. Place one in your bathroom where it will thrive with low light and the steamy humid conditions while helping filter air pollutants.
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This easy-to-grow, sun-loving succulent helps clear formaldehyde and benzene, which can be a by-product of chemically based cleaners, paints and more. If you have recently moved into a new property or have repainted, this plant will help filter various gas emissions from toxic materials. The Aloe plant is a smart choice because beyond its air-clearing abilities, the gel inside an aloe plant can help heal cuts and burns.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)
Even if your thumbs are blue instead of green, you will have a hard time killing this resilient houseplant. With its rich foliage and tiny white flowers, the Spider Plant battles benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and xylene, a solvent used in the leather, rubber and printing industries. For better effect, it should be kept in the kitchen where carbon monoxide accumulates.
English Ivy (Hedera Helix)
English Ivy or European Ivy is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. A native to most of Europe and western Asia, English Ivy is the perfect bathroom plant due to its ability to reduce airborne faecalmatter particles. It has also been shown to filter formaldehyde found in some household cleaning products. Unfortunately, its leaves can cause severe contact dermatitis in those susceptible. Having good indoor air quality is very important, especially since many of us in the UAE spend so much time inside, particularly so during the summer months. These plants therefore represent a good investment in your health and wellbeing. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 3:48 PM
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BUSINESS & legal
Offshore gains
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n offshore company is a company that is incorporated in an offshore jurisdiction to benefit from one or more advantages: • Legal and asset protection • Business succession planning • Multiple or joint investments • Easy and uncomplicated set-up • Less reporting • Thinner capitalisation • Lower costs of operation • Tax benefits • Privacy and anonymity
Business owners and partners
Under Sharia law, company shares do not pass automatically by survivorship and have to be probated in the case of a shareholder’s death. This often results in lengthy processes that affect the performance and profitability of the company. It also gets compounded when the company has more than one key shareholder, or upon the death of a husband and wife who are joint shareholders.
Families and homeowners
Special purpose offshore vehicles can be planned and created that are structured to meet specific requirements, so that assets are distributed as per the wishes of the owner/s. The sale or probate of properties can become complex and expensive but if these are collectively held by an offshore company, ownership can be transferred at any stage by company shares rather than the actual transfer of properties. Transferring the titles of assets to an offshore company means that the original owner no longer visibly controls 54 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 54
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Entrepreneurs
Offshore companies have the same rights as an individual person and can make investments, buy and sell real estate, trade portfolios of stocks and bonds, and conduct legal business activities across the world. By structuring an offshore company efficiently, you can ensure that shares of a company can pass without probate and the company goes through a seamless transition for future generations.
High net worth individuals
A high net worth individual with properties and assets in multiple locations may wish to hold all these using an offshore company, to avoid probate in each country. This not only symbolises great savings of time, processes and legal fees, but also avoids any kind of publicity. TWS provide advice and actions related to asset protection and succession planning for business and home owners in the UAE. You need to secure your assets for maximum safety and efficiency and its TWS’s priority to understand your individual circumstances and offer personalised advice. The author of this article is Nita Maru, Solicitor of TWS Legal Consultants, a law firm dedicated to the business of wills, asset protection, business succession planning, offshore structures and trusts. The office is located in HDS Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Call 04-4484284, email nita@willsuae.com or visit www.willsuae.com. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:17 PM
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Good nutrition is important for good health and can help protect against many diseases later in life. However, one important nutrient many children and teens do not get enough of is calcium, found mainly in milk and dairy products and in dark green, leafy vegetables and foods with added calcium.
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alcium is a nutrient that helps to make bones and teeth strong and healthy. It is used in building bone mass and also helps to reduce the risk of bone fracture due to osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile and can break easily.
How do we build strong bones?
Our bodies continually remove and replace small amounts of calcium from our bones. If our body removes more calcium than it replaces, our bones will become weaker and have a greater chance of breaking. However, by getting the recommended amount of calcium, we can help our bones stay strong. Calcium needs are highest during the childhood and teens years, because bones are growing fast then and calcium must be added into bones to make them strong. Most of the calcium that makes bones strong is added be the age of 17 years. By eating and drinking foods that are good source of calcium, children and teens can help store this important nutrient in their bones for later in life. As adults, we lose calcium. The more calcium that is in the bones when losses begin, the less likely it is that our bones will become fragile and fracture easily.
How much calcium do children need?
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calcium because their bones are growing more than at other times in life. They should have one 1,300 milligrams of calcium per day, or about three servings of dairy products daily. One eight-ounce glass of milk has about 300 milligrams of calcium. So just few glasses can go a long way towards getting the calcium needed each day.
Calcium content of foods
Food labels can tell us how calcium is in one serving of a food, they also list the percentage of the “Daily Value� next to the calcium amount. We should try to consume foods with 20% or more of the Daily Value (DV) for calcium. Foods with less than 5% DV for calcium only provide us with a small amount of what we need each day. For most adults, the requirement is one gram of calcium daily, but children aged nine to 18 years need extra calcium. They need an additional 300 milligrams of calcium each day, or an extra eight-ounce glass of milk, or extra servings of other calcium-rich foods.
How much calcium do children get?
Unfortunately, most children and teens do not meet calcium recommendations. National nutrition surveys in the US show that only 19% of teenage girls and 52% of teenage boys get the recommended amounts of calcium. In fact, teenage girls only average slightly over 700 milligrams of calcium per day, well below the amount needed for their normal growth and development. Connector NOVEMBER | 57 10/26/13 3:46 PM
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Where do we find calcium?
Low-fat and fat-free milk and dairy products, such as cheese and yoghurt, are excellent sources of calcium. Milk and dairy products also provide other essential nutrients, all necessary for good bone health and development. These include phosphorus, magnesium, and added Vitamin D. Other sources of calcium include dark green, leafy vegetables, such as kale, and also broccoli, soybeans and tofu processed with calcium, orange juice with calcium added, and other calcium-fortified foods.
What is the best kind of milk?
Fat-free or skim and low-fat milk and dairy products are excellent choices because they make it easy to get enough calcium without adding a lot of extra saturated fat to the diet. For example, a glass of whole milk contributes ¼ of our total saturated fat for a day, while a glass of low-flat milk contributes only about 7% of total saturated fat. There are now a variety of milk products available with different contents of fat and different flavours, but an eight-ounce glass of any type still contains about 300 milligrams of calcium. Babies under one year old should drink only breast milk or iron-fortified formula. Children ages one to two should drink whole milk rather than reduced fat varieties because some fats are necessary for their early growth and development. Between ages two and five, parents should gradually transition children to low-fat or fatfree milk. Beginning at age two, children should get most of their calories from grain products, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and beans, lean meat and poultry, fish and nuts.
Can everyone drink milk?
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National nutrition surveys in the US show that only 19% of teenage girls and 52% of teenage boys get the recommended amounts of calcium. For individuals with lactose intolerance milk is better digested when drunk in small amounts and when combined with other foods, such as cereal or fruits. In addition, many people can eat dairy foods such as cheeses or yoghurt, which cause fewer symptoms. Lactose-free milk products are now available in most stores and there are pills and drops that make it easier to digest milk and dairy products. Some of us, however, are allergic to milk and dairy products and should not eat or drink them. For individuals who cannot have any milk, calcium could be obtained from non-dairy sources, like vegetables. There are many other foods with added calcium and supplements can also be a way to add necessary calcium to our diet. Getting enough calcium is important for building strong bones and ensuring good health. Here are three things we can do to obtain enough calcium and keep bones and teeth strong: • Think of ways to incorporate milk and other calcium rich foods into our meals and snacks. For example, top a baked potato with broccoli and low-fat cheese, or dunk baby carrots into low-fat yoghurt dip. • We should also keep food with calcium in our homes and put them on the table during meals and snacks. • Keep drinking milk throughout our lives, and be sure to consume other foods with calcium. These foods must be an important part of our diet. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:17 PM
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Kids’ NEWS Putting the fun back into learning
MagiKats English and Maths skills are now available in Dubai. MagiKats is a programme that has been running in the UK for the past ten years and has helped many children develop their skills and confidence in both subjects. All students from early years to 16 are welcome to experience the MagiKats effect. The friendly learning environment offers individual programmes and support, promoting confidence and a love of learning. Students attend a weekly workshop for extension and consolidation or extra help. They work individually or in small groups using a combination of games, pencil on paper and practical activities. Topics are sensibly grouped and interesting texts are used to develop reading, comprehension, and creative writing. The workshops are the heart of the MagiKats programme and are planned to give each individual the maximum benefit through a range of approaches. In addition to the workshops a small amount of homework is set to give practice at home and to fill gaps in core skills. Structured preparation is also available for all upcoming exams. To find out more about MagiKats call 050-8422917 ( Jumeirah Lake Towers) or 055-2972826 (Motorcity).
Wet and wild
Dubai Dolphinarium’s new show ‘Legend of the Mermaid’ is a musical and illusion adaptation of a classic fairy-story. Join the master illusionist and beautiful acrobatic mermaid as they take you on a magical adventure through this classic tale followed by a spectacular dolphin and seal show. Also new at the dolphinarium is the UAE’s only exotic bird-show. Join in the fun in the 500 seat, air-conditioned tent for an action packed experience with over 20 species of birds and parrots. Dubai Dolphinarium is also home to the UAE’s only mirror maze. The maze is a dizzying labyrinth with a visual size of over 10,000 square feet. Visitors are challenged to find their way through a baffling and disconcerting maze of mirrors, finding themselves disoriented in a bewildering network of endless corridors achieved by a complex arrangement of reflecting glass. For details and tickets visit www.dubaidolphinarium.ae or call 04-3369773.
The Wiggles live on stage
On the 8th and 9th November, The Wiggles will be performing live on stage at Atlantis, The Palm in the Asateer tent, as part of their world tour. The wild wiggly event presents the ultimate Wiggles party and will have everyone singing and dancing around to the tunes of well-known favourite songs as well as new tracks from The Wiggles latest album and videos. After 21 years of entertaining children around the globe, The Wiggles kick off an exciting new era with their Taking Off! Tour. The worldwide known group will be joined by their most loved famous friends including Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus. During the tour they will also be introducing their new members including Simon (Red), Emma (Yellow) and Lachy (Purple) to their new generation of fans. Tickets start at Dhs 220 with exclusive VIP tickets available at a rate of Dhs 500 and one child under the age of two will receive complimentary admission per paying adult. Tickets are available online at www.ticketmaster.ae or by calling 800 TM UAE (800 86823). Visit atlantisthepalm.com. 60 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 60
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Win with The Mother, Baby and Child Show
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ince its beginning in 2004, the Mother, Baby and Child Show has become the must attend event for parents. With around 20,000 visitors passing through the doors each year, the UAE’s first, and still the best, parenting and pregnancy event is the ideal environment for seeing, touching and tasting the latest and greatest innovations for kids. If you want the best for your pregnancy, baby, or child you can find it all from 12th to 14th December at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre (DWTC). Shop from almost 200 of the latest brands, from cool boutique finds to the latest big brands and everything in between. Your little ones will delight in singing and dancing along with some of their best-loved TV characters, or perhaps they prefer to romp in one of the many play areas. There are some fantastic new features this year as The Mother, Baby and Child Show is celebrating its 10th Birthday. There is a unique, seated theatrical production with a fun-filled lively score, the ‘Snowy Christmas’ that will be performed by Blunderbus - the world famous British theatre company. Additionally, there will be fairground attractions, a festive market and Nibble - the family food zone for tasty, healthy treats. For more information visit www.show.motherbabyandchild.com or join the community on www.motherbabyandchild.com.
COMPETITION
The Mother, Baby and Child Show is giving 25 Connector readers the chance to win a family pass for four to the show. Simply answer the following question by 25th November 2013. Note: Prizes must be collected by 10th December 2013. To enter visit www.mydubaiconnection.com or www.facebook.com/connectordubai. How old is The Mother, Baby and Child Show? A) 15 years B) 5 years C) 10 years
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Win with STS
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chool Transport Services (STS), founded in 2008, is a well renowned transport provider in the region specialising in providing school transport to students all over the UAE. Currently STS provides transport to students in over 50 schools in the UAE. All STS buses are installed with internationally acclaimed CCTV, security systems, GPS and scanners through which the exact location of the bus, and the entry and exits of all students, is monitored live on the control room screen from the beginning to the end of the journey. This is done keeping in mind the safety and security for all students using STS buses. More than 60,000 students use STS Transport every day. Visit www.stss.ae for more information.
COMPETITION
School Transport Services is giving one Connector reader the chance to win one term’s bus fees from January 2014 to March 2014 (terms and conditions apply). Simply answer the following question by 25th November 2013. Note: Prizes must be collected by 1st January 2014. To enter visit www.mydubaiconnection.com or www.facebook.com/connectordubai. Please enter the name of the school your child attends. When was STS founded? A) 2005 B) 2008 C) 2010
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Fun City
While Josh played in the older section Zack could go to the toddler area that offers age appropriate toys and where I could sit with him. It was good fun for both ages and they found the experience d to be very exciting as they got to play in e t s all the different areas. e &T After they had both finished playing Tried we then spent another hour on all the arcade games. They particularly enjoyed collecting tokens from the arcade games and Fun City is a play centre for kids aged cashing them in for a prize. between one and 12 years. It provides children Both boys loved their time there and have with social interactions and active play in safe, been asking when we can go back again as it secure and conveniently accessed locations. was so much fun! ‘Fun n Learn’, an area for children aged from And of course, Josh’s favourite bit was new born to four years, provides avenues for being able to play in a separate section mental and physical development, while the without his annoying little brother following soft play area ‘PlayZone’ provides a safe and him everywhere! secure place to slide, run, climb and jump Prices start from Dhs 30. around. They also do birthday parties, school trips and mum’s coffee mornings. Visit www.funcity.ae or call 04-3397782 for I have two boys Josh (6) and Zack (2) and further details. -C.G. Fun City is great for both their age groups.
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ANIMAL magic
Cats and their claws by Jason Baker
If you’re a cat lover like I am, you’ve probably dealt with the problem of shredded furniture. Cats have to scratch as surely as birds have to fly, for reasons buried deep in their psyches.
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owever, rather than take a hatchet to a hangnail and remove kitty’s claws (and ligaments, muscle, and bone) in a cruel procedure called “declawing,” there are simple, non-invasive solutions to worries about the furnishings. Declawing involves 10 separate, very painful amputations. After surgery, the nails may grow back inside the paw, causing pain but remaining invisible to you. Declawing results in a gradual weakening of leg, shoulder, and back muscles, and because of impaired balance caused by the procedure, declawed cats have to relearn to walk, much as a person would after losing his or her toes. The reasons not to declaw are too numerous to count on one paw. It can make cats who were once full of life lifeless, withdrawn, and upset, and you will not be able to turn back the clock. Cats naturally walk like ballerinas on their “points,” but declawing throws them off balance, forcing them to learn to walk in a very different way, which can cause irreparable and painful damage to the spine. Nearly two dozen countries - including England, Australia, and Japan - ban or severely restrict declawing surgeries. It is the little hook on the end of your cat’s nails that is responsible for pulling threads and tearing at things, so that hook has to be worn down or snipped off. Here is how to avoid tatters while keeping your cat happy: • Get as many scratching posts as you can (the horizontal ones work as well as the vertical), trying different surfaces and styles. Put catnip on them once in a while to make them super inviting. • Smear a little cologne on any fabric area where you do not want your cat to scratch. • If you have a steady hand and good eyesight, buy a pair of cat nail clippers and use them.
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Gently squeeze each nail out, look for the quick (this is vital), and snip off the hook only, just above the quick. If you are unsure, go to a gentle veterinarian or groomer and insist on staying with your cat while his or her nails are clipped. • Spay or neuter your cat! It reduces the need for them to mark their territory. There you have it, friends. Happy purring! Jason Baker is the vice president of international operations for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia. To get involved with PETA’s work in the Middle East, visit PETAAsiaPacific.com. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:17 PM
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Pet
What does it mean when my dog wags his tail? Dogs communicate with their entire bodies. When you get home from work, they wiggle and waggle top to bottom, eyes alight, ears perked up, voice greeting you with highpitched, short yaps. But even if you were to ignore these clues, you could ascertain all the information you need to know to make an accurate judgment about his mood from his tail alone. Consider these basic communications: The Excited Wag: This is the equivalent of the human shimmy. The tail whips back and forth; the body fizzes into a frenzy to indicate happiness and pleasure. The Wary Wag: If the dog is unsure, he will slowly move his tail back and forth at an angle parallel to the ground. His head might dip slightly. 68 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 68
& The Sentinel Wag: Beware the animal that stands at alert with his tail wagging high in the sky. This position is that of a guard dog ready to respond to action. The Alpha Wag: The dominant dog will let you know he thinks he’s the one in control by hoisting a stiff tail high up in the air and then swinging it back and forth at a quick pace. The Beta Wag: A submissive dog will drop his tail and quiet its movement. He might even hide it between his legs in a sign of surrender. Every dog has dozens of wags in his repertoire to communicate with you. The key, then, is slowing down to analyse them. You might get so good at reading ‘Dog’ that you won’t need to use your English at all. My dog often has very itchy skin, do you think a grain free diet will help? True food allergies are rare. However in these uncommon cases, animal based protein sources such as beef, dairy, chicken and egg are more common causes of allergies than grain. In the very rare event that a pet is allergic to a specific grain, there is no need to avoid others. For example in the uncommon situation of a wheat allergy, a pet should have no problems eating a diet that contains oats or rice. Visit www.pets-delight.com or facebook.com/ PetsDelight for more information. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:17 PM
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ANIMAL magic
Al Sahra Equestrian Centre
Set amongst miles of glorious natural desert, these boutique stables give you the opportunity to have a true Arabian adventure. Whether you’re a complete novice or the most experienced rider, enjoy the freedom, beauty and excitement of riding a horse in the desert. Take the afternoon ride and watch the magnificent sunset over Dubai, or see the
desert waking up and catch sight of a desert fox or a tiny gazelle. The friendly staff will ride with you to ensure you have the best time imaginable and return with memories that will last a life time, all for Dhs 300. Alternatively, try a Camel Encounter for Dhs 180; cuddle them, brush them and get to ride one of these magnificent animals. You will learn all about the history of the camel and even try some camel milk! And if you want something really special, Al Sahra can arrange a sunset Champagne ride for another unforgettable memory. Bookings are essential. Call 04-4274055 or 0561772856 or visit www.alsahra.com.
Meet Theo Theo is an amazing looking Turkish Angora mix cat aged 1.5 years. He is very quiet, calm and relaxed. Loves to sunbath in the window and gets a little playful in the evenings when he is happy that you are back from work. Theo is the perfect apartment cat for a single person, a couple or a family with older kids. If you can provide Theo with a loving home and would like to meet him in ‘pawson’ then please email 38smiles on info@38smiles.com. 70 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 70
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BEAUTY & bodycare The years can take a toll on our faces, particularly in the delicate areas around our eyes and lips, and many women turn to expensive anti-ageing laser sessions. Fortunately, there is a simpler solution: L’Oréal Revitalift Laser x 3 is the first anti-ageing cream to challenge the effects of laser sessions.
The Beard Trimmer 9000 from Philips is the first laser-guided beard trimmer in the world. The unique Philips Laser Guide projects a sharp red line of light on the cheek, jawline or neck exactly where the hairs will be cut, so that men can get a perfectly precise symmetrical look, whether it is a three day stubble or full beard.
Editor’s BOSS JOUR Pour Femme is the sophisticated new fragrance for women from BOSS Parfums. It has a beautiful blend of white florals with vibrant citrus. Tangle Teezer is an innovative, best-selling hair brush, specifically designed to smooth away knots, tugs and tangles, quickly and painlessly and it has won numerous awards and is a favourite for hairdressers around the globe.
The Pro-Radiance illuminating Flash Balm from Elemis is a radiance booster, moisturiser and primer - all in one. An exciting new generation “hybrid moisturiser” that makes skin look more radiant and luminous, instantly smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and provides a more even and brighter skin tone. 72 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 72
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Don’t let the skin around your eyes tell your age. Obagi’s Elastiderm Eye Cream is a one of a kind eye product that really works to rebuild the appearance of youthful eyes. It is clinically proven to help restore the elasticity of the delicate skin around your eyes and reduce visible lines and wrinkles in as little as two weeks. It uses a bi-mineral complex to help replenish elastin that your body stops producing in your early 20s and build collagen to restore the elasticity in your skin.
Guerlain has made a flawless, dream complexion a reality with the creation of Tenue de Perfection, its first ultimate lasting perfection foundation that enhances the skin’s natural beauty. Absorbent powders and corrective pigments cleverly combine to create velvety finish that can withstand all of the day’s ups and downs.
PICKS Gucci Made to Measure is the new autumn fragrance for the man who demands the very best. This spicy oriental fragrance is tailored to make a lasting impression.
Fall in love with lip smacking colour with new Colour Crush Lipstick from The Body Shop, the new, super nourishing lipstick collection made from the finest quality crushed pigments. From red-carpet reds, to flirty pinks, to au natural nudes, each cuttingedge lip colour is 100% cruelty free, 100% vegetarian and 100% high impact. www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - November.indd 73
Passioneyes Duo Mascara from Dolce & Gabbana is the extraordinary new mascara with a dual function - curl and volume. Available in three opulent shades for spectacular eyes!
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BEAUTY & bodycare
This month’s
special offers Hair Station
Hair Station offers an array of services to help you achieve your desired look. Whether it’s in the salon or on location, they offer customised hair and make-up packages to suit your needs. During November when you book a make-up and hair style you will get a 25% discount. For appointments call 04-2886483 / 04-2559009 or visit www.hairstationladiessalon.com for more information.
The Address Dubai Marina
During November, why not indulge in this treatment trio featuring an Aromatherapy Natural Exfoliating body scrub, Aromatherapy Massage full body massage, and a Booster facial? That’s 100 minutes for Dhs 599. Alternatively, the 75-minute Original Beauty Facial is an intensive anti-ageing treatment designed to combat wrinkles, loss of elasticity and reduce the appearance of pigmentation, and is priced at Dhs 650. Call 04-4367424 or email spa.dubaimarina@theaddress.com.
Purity Aesthetic Centre
Purity Aesthetic Centre has introduced the DermaPen, Collagen Induction Therapy. A very effective treatment for tightening, lifting and rejuvenating the skin, reducing acne scars and other scarring and also improves wrinkles and fine lines. Plus, it minimises pore size and improves stretch marks. During November, get a package of 6 treatments for Dhs 3,000 (save Dhs 800). Call 04-3485600 for appointments.
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Pastels Salon
Pastels Salon recruits some of the best talent the hair industry has to offer and the latest team additions are testament to this philosophy. Before joining Pastels Salon Mercato, Mare Lombard had been headhunted to work in some of the best salons in South Africa and has also amassed a legion of fans during her time in Mauritius and Seychelles. Sasha Panic has joined the Ritz Carlton Dubai Marina branch. One of the most sought-after stylists in Malmo, the hip Swede is an accomplished hair industry professional and can turn his expert hands to create classic and urban looks. Book a cut and colour with either Sasha or Mare before 20th November and receive a free conditioning treatment. Call The Ritz-Carlton Dubai Marina branch on 04-3995016/318 6141 or the Mercato Mall branch on 04-3447883 or visit www.pastels-salon.com.
Madinat Jumeirah
Relieve stress and ease away tension with the choice of two exclusive full body seashell treatments available at Talise Spa, Madinat Jumeirah. Opt for a relaxing, warm shell massage, called the Talise Seashell Experience, or choose the refreshingly cool Beach Cabana Seashell Massage. The combination of soothing strokes with smooth and gentle pressure applied by natural sea shells make both a thoroughly sensational experience, guaranteeing to leave the body and mind in a calm and peaceful state. The warm Talise Seashell Experience is recommended for anyone seeking the release of muscle tension, relaxation and stress relief. Benefits of the Beach Cabana Seashell Massage include revitalised energy levels and anxiety relief. It is also ideal for boosting circulation, treating sports injuries and soothing sinus problems. Talise Spa’s luxurious outdoor beach cabanas, located on the pristine private beach of Madinat Jumeirah, provide an idyllic setting for a cooling shell massage, while the indoor treatment rooms within the spa’s tropical gardens offer the perfect environment for the unique warm shell indulgence. For bookings visit www.jumeirah.com/mjtalise or call 04-3666818. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:18 PM
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BEAUTY & bodycare
Special offers Hyatt Regency Dubai
Club Olympus Spa & Fitness at Hyatt Regency Dubai presents an indulgent winter facial treatment that assists in repairing the uneven skin tone, brightening the skin and overcoming the dry effects of the season. This ‘Brightening Healthy Skin’ is a Hydroquinonefree facial that uses gentle exfoliation with Lactic acid, extracts of Bearberry and Liqorice roots to effectively reduce hyper pigmentation and restore the skin’s balance. Priced at Dhs 450, book this spa treatment in November and receive a special 25% discount on any spa treatment of your choice, when you make a booking in December. Call 04-2096802.
Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Enjoy the exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap Plus mini facial at Talise spa this month. Aromatic Tahitian Coconut and Frangipani flowers are soaked together to produce the Monoi which is poured all over the body and then cocooned in a nourishing foil wrap. Drenching the skin with moisture, this exotic therapy provides ultimate radiance, vitality and complete body glow. Priced at Dhs 550. Call 04-4068800 or email JBHtalise@jumeirah.com.
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The Cure
This month at The Cure receive a complimentary Eye Contouring Treatment or Neck and Décolleté Treatment with every full-length facial booked. Each free session is worth Dhs 70 and lasts for 15 minutes. Call 04-3916485 or visit www.thecure.ae.
Elche
This month Elche has created a package that includes an Elche No. 1 deep cleansing facial, a Fruit Enzyme Renewal facial, a Swedish full body massage and a body scrub and massage for Dhs 2,020 (save Dhs 350). Call 04-3494942 or 04-3495952.
Meliá Dubai
YHI Spa at Meliá Dubai is embracing the ancient healing benefits of stone therapy in November, with three exceptional treatments that use hot and cold temperatures. Harnessing the power of frostier temperatures, the YHI Cold Stone Facial is a refreshing and soothing 90-minute treatment designed to calm irritated and over-exposed skin, priced at Dhs 495. The 90-minute YHI Mineral Hot Stone Massage combines warm oil and the healing power of galvanic stones, your therapist will perform a relaxing massage by placing warm stones on specific points of the body to encourage the energy flow within, priced at Dhs 395. For the ultimate extravagance choose the YHI Le Stone Therapy, which combines the YHI Mineral Hot Stone Massage and YHI Cold Stone Facial, that’s 120 minutes for Dhs 695. Call 04-3767475 or email yhi.spa.dubai@melia.com. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 2:15 PM
Let’s be honest.. Going to a hospital can be a frightening experience for most adults. Can you imagine how a child would feel?
Dr. ZIAD KING
Dr. MAY SAYEGH
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Consultant Pediatrician American Board
Specialist Pediatrician, Belgium
Dr. ZUHAIR MOHMANDAR
Dr. OULA KOWATLI Specialist Pediatric Dentist, USA
Specialist Pediatrician, Ireland
Dubai
Dubai
• General pediatrics • Vaccination programs • Pediatric dentistry • Pediatric child health check-ups
• Anemia in children • Allergic diseases • Prevention from chronic disorders such as asthma and diabetes in children
Also in Dubai Marina
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We understand how your child feels...
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BEAUTY & bodycare
Special offers Balance Wellness Club
This November, you can enrol for Balance Wellness Club’s weight loss programme at a special discount of Dhs 2,500 over the list price of Dhs 8,000 and pay Dhs 5,500 instead. Tailored for different body types, the programme offers a 360o wellness approach that includes counselling with in-house Ayurveda specialists, body composition analysis, clinical evaluation, customised diet plans, personal training sessions, therapies and cooking classes. Early birds can also win a complimentary week of delicious and nutritious meal plans delivered to their doorstep from Balance Cafe. Email info.balance@landmarkgroup.com or call 04-3847010.
Tips & Toes
Throughout November at Tips & Toes purchase a package of four selected treatments and receive one extra, completely free. With a unique package available from each location, why not branch-out and stock-up on your complete beauty wish list? All packages are valid for six months and must be purchased before 30th November with all five sessions redeemed at the same branch. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.tipsandtoes.com or call 04-3990550.
Ja Jebel Ali Golf Resort
Are you concerned about acne, facial scarring, uneven skin tone or fine lines? This beauty booster can tackle it all. Refresh your skin and experience a 90-minute Elemis facial with extracts of the Acerola Cherry and White Truffle. Combine the facial with an Elemis Hand and Cuticle treatment to ensure smooth and youthful looking hands, all for Dhs 600. Call 04-8145810 or email thespa@jaresorts.com.
Sisters Beauty Lounge
Sisters has announced the launch of a brand new all-natural line. The Organic Pharmacy’s signature facials and skincare range is now available at Sisters flagship branch at The Dubai Mall (with three months exclusivity in Dubai). Introductory prices for the facials are: Rose Crystal Lymphatic Facial Dhs 600; Vitamin C & Papaya Enzyme Peel Facial Dhs 500; Solution Facial for Combination Skin Dhs 420; and, Back Detox Facial Dhs 320. Visit www.sistersbeautylounge.com or call 04-3398500. 78 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 78
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Dr. LINA SKUTAITE, Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynecology European Board
Dr. GHADA AL DAHEEN Consultant Gynecologist & Obstetrics
Dr. EMAD EL ATASSI Consultant Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon Germany
Dr. ZIAD KING Consultant Pediatrician American Board
Dr. AMER MANSOUR Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon (AUB) Hip, Knee & Shoulder Clinic
Dr. DOERTHE SCHIESS Specialist Neurologist Germany Neurology Clinic
Dr. TCHAVDAR APOSTOLOV Specialist Ophthalmologist
Dr. ZARLASHT FAKIRI Specialist Internal Medicine American Board
Dr. JALAL NAFACH Consultant Endocrinologist American Board
Dr. KHALED DARDARI Consultant Internal Medicine American Board
Dr. ZARA AKHAVAN General Dentist McGill University, Canada
Dr. SAMA ZIBDEH Specialist Breast Surgeon (Breast Health Clinic)
Dr. MOHAMAD KASKAS Consultant Urologist France
Dr. FATEMEH NABAVIZADEH Specialist Cardiologist
• Emirates pharmacy now open Most insurance accepted
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Three years in Dubai Marina
• Lab and radiology available www.EmiratesHospital.ae
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BEAUTY & bodycare
Do you know your
skin?
Have you ever thought that if you knew more about the skin and was able to assess your own skin type, maybe you would feel more confident when buying skincare products. Let’s face it, skincare these days can cost a small fortune, and so it would be a complete waste of money to buy the incorrect products.
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lear, soft and supple skin is one of your greatest beauty assets. Actual skin type is determined by your genes, but there’s plenty you can do on a day-to-day basis to ensure it always looks as good as possible. Understanding how your skin functions will help you decide which skin type you are.
What is skin?
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The epidermis
This is the top layer of skin and the one you can actually see. It protects your body from invasion and infection and helps to seal in moisture. Built up of several layers of living cells, it is constantly growing, with new cells being produced at its base. They quickly die and are pushed up to the surface by the arrival of new ones. These dead cells eventually flake away, which means that every new layer of skin provides another chance to have a glowing complexion. The lower levels of living cells are fed by the blood supply from underneath, whereas the upper dead cells only need water to ensure they are kept really plump and smooth. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:18 PM
The epidermis is responsible for your colouring, as it holds the skin’s pigment. Its thickness varies from area to area; for example, it’s much thicker on the soles of your feet than on your eyelids.
So how do you determine you skin type?
The dermis
1. How does your skin feel if you cleanse it with a soapy facial wash and water? A. Tight, as though it’s too small for my face. B. Smooth and comfortable. C. Dry and itchy in places. D. Fine - quite comfortable. E. Dry in some areas and smooth in others.
The dermis is the layer that lies underneath the epidermis, and it is composed entirely of living cells. It consists of bundles of tough fibres that give your skin its elasticity, firmness and strength. There are also blood vessels that feed vital nutrients to these areas. Whereas the epidermis can usually repair itself as good as new, the dermis will be permanently damaged by injury. The dermis also contains the following specialised organs.
Sebaceous glands:
These tiny organs usually open into hair follicles on the surface of your skin. They produce an oily secretion, called sebum, which is your skin’s natural lubricant. The sebaceous glands are concentrated mostly on the scalp and face, particularly around the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead, which is why these are usually the most oily areas of your skin. The oily areas across the forehead and down the nose and chin are called the T-zone.
Sweat glands:
There are millions of sweat glands all over your body, and their main function is to regulate your body temperature. When sweat evaporates on the skin’s surface, the temperature of your skin drops.
Hairs:
Hairs grow from hair follicles. They can help keep your body warm by trapping air underneath them.
The main functions of your skin
• It acts as a thermostat, retaining heat or cooling you down with sweat. • It offers protection from potentially harmful things. • It acts as a waste disposal. Certain waste is expelled from your body 24 hours a day through your skin. • It provides you with a sense of touch. www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - November.indd 83
Skincare quiz
(circle each answer that relates to you)
2. How does your skin feel if you cleanse it with a cream cleanser? A. Relatively smooth and comfortable. B. Smooth and comfortable. C. Sometimes comfortable, sometimes itchy. D. Quite oily. E. Oily in some areas and smooth in others. 3. How does your skin usually look by midday? A. Flaky patches appearing. B. Fresh and clean. C. Flaky patches and some redness. D. Shiny. E. Shiny in the T-zone. 4. How often do you break out in spots? A. Hardly ever. B. Occasionally, perhaps before or during your period. C. Occasionally. D. Often. E. Often - in the T-zone. 5. How does your skin react when you use a facial toner? A. It stings. B. No problems. C. Stings and itches. D. Feels fresher. E. Feels fresher in some areas but stings in others. Connector NOVEMBER | 83 10/26/13 1:18 PM
BEAUTY & bodycare 6. How does your skin react to a rich night cream? A. It feels very comfortable. B. Comfortable. C. Sometimes feels comfortable, other times feels irritated. D. Makes my skin feel very oily. E. Oily in the T-zone and comfortable on the cheeks. Now add up the number of As, Bs, Cs, Ds and Es. • Mostly As: Your skin is dry. • Mostly Bs: Your skin is normal. • Mostly Cs: Your skin is sensitive. • Mostly Ds: Your skin is oily. • Mostly Es: Your skin is combination.
Normal skin
A normal skin has a healthy balanced glow with little or no shine. It has no open pores and rarely develops spots or pimples. It is quite rare to find a completely normal skin, but it is mostly found on young women from the ages of 16 to about 30. From 30 onwards a normal skin does have a tendency to become dry.
Oily skin
This skin type usually has open pores and an oily surface, with a tendency towards pimples, blackheads and a sallow appearance. This is due to the over-production of sebum. Unfortunately, this skin type is the one most prone to acne. The good news is that this oiliness will make the skin stay younger-looking for longer, so there are some benefits.
Dry skin
If the skin tends to feel one size too small, it’s probably because it has a dry complexion. It’s caused by too little sebum in the lower levels of the skin and too little moisture in the upper levels. It can feel tight after washing. At its worst, it can be flaky, with flakiness in the eyebrows, and have a tendency to promote premature ageing, with the emergence of fine lines and wrinkles. 84 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 84
Combination skin
Combination skin needs careful attention because it has a blend of oily and dry patches. The centre panel, or T-zone, across the forehead and down the nose and chin tends to be oily and needs to be treated like oily skin. However, the other areas are prone to dryness and flakiness due to a lack of moisture and need to be treated like dry skin. Having said this, some combination skins don’t follow the T-zone pattern and can have patches of dry and oily skin in other areas Press a tissue on the face an hour after washing it. Any greasy patches on the tissue signify oily areas.
Sensitive skin
Sensitive skin is usually quite fine in texture, with a tendency to be rosier than usual. Easily irritated by products and external factors, it’s also prone to redness and allergy and may have fine broken veins across the cheeks and nose. There are varying levels of sensitivity. So by now, you should at least have a little more understanding as to what skin is and what it does. Hopefully, when you go to buy your next range of skincare products, you will be able to confidently talk to the advisor about your skin and decide with her the best products to suit your needs. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:18 PM
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BEAUTY & bodycare
5 ways to
pamper without breaking the bank There are plenty of ways to pamper yourself without breaking the bank, so try these indulgent, relaxing treatments in the comfort of your own home.
Make bathing a spa-like experience.
If you’re a working mum and are constantly watching over the kids, you do deserve some ‘me-time’. If you have a bath in the master bedroom, turn bath time into a spa-like experience by sprinkling rose petals in the water, use luxurious bath salts or light some scented candles. You won’t believe how refreshed you will feel after you have had a long, luxurious soak.
DIY facials
Your skin deserves a break from cosmetics so whip up a natural facial mask with ingredients from your kitchen. Using banana, vinegar, milk, oatmeal, mayonnaise, yoghurt, mustard, lemon, egg and other ingredients, there are skin-related issues that you can address very easily. Apply your chosen mask for ten to 15 minutes and relax before rinsing.
Chill out with friends.
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with each other while indulging in homemade spa treatments.
Bedroom bliss
Turn your bedroom into a relaxing haven by putting on some mood music, dimming the lights, using scented candles, having an aromatherapy session or simply putting down the blinds so that you can have a good, healing sleep.
Top to toe
Finally, use items you have at home to pamper your skin, feet, hair and nails. Similar to homemade facial masks, there are also things that you can find right at home to use as hair treatment. Even a simple basin of warm water with salt can be used to give your tired feet some much-needed care. Apply lotion or petroleum jelly to the soles of your feet, wear thick socks and leave them overnight and you will wake up with soft, dainty feet. There are plenty of ways to pamper yourself at home,so give yourself that much-needed break - you deserve it! With thanks to Mustapha Abdennour, co-founder and CEO of Wellnesia.com. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:18 PM
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Organic AHA Paprika
Icoone @ Patsi Collins is one of facial and body massage Dubai’s longest standing Patsi Collins @ Pastels Salon salons and those in the know d e t love it! Together with a myriad & Tes of fantastic treatments they Tried also offer Icoone, a completely made-to-measure beauty treatment for the face and the body. Icoone gives the skin and the dermis a genuine workout and is used to treat localised fat and cellulite. It is also non-invasive and produces a The Organic Paprika Facial boosts collagen and deep sense of wellbeing. circulation, reduces wrinkles, clears and reduces pores, and helps to detoxify and renew the skin. What’s involved?
This is an advanced body contouring treatment that gives a 70% improvement in cellulite after six sessions. You are advised to support the treatment with a healthy diet and regular exercise for best results. Unlike many body slimming treatments you don’t have to spend time applying messy gels - you simply slip into your body suit. The treatment starts with a 15-minute base session that focuses on lymphatic drainage. This is the cleaning mechanism of the body which collects waste from the blood and allows oxygenated blood to the tissues. This is followed by a 15-minute focus session which is tailored to the individual’s concerns - mine being my untoned arms and cellulite on my thighs.
What are the results?
Visual results are noticeable from the first few sessions, I could see a definite reduction in cellulite and my skin looked more toned. I also lost 1.5cm from each thigh, 0.5cm from each arm and 1kg in weight. And, though I probably shouldn’t admit this, due to a busy schedule I didn’t really visit the gym, so it was all thanks to Icoone!
How much?
A 45-minute session is priced at Dhs 350. The body suit, which is a one off purchase, is Dhs 150. Connector readers receive a special package price of Dhs 1,470 for six sessions (a 30% discount) with this review. Bookings must be made before 15th November. Patsi Collins is located in Al Garhoud and Green Community. Call 04-2869923 for appointments. -L.C. 88 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 88
What’s involved
This luxurious facial uses products from Eminence, the certified organic Hungarian brand known for its potent natural ingredients. Mairéad, my therapist, cleansed, exfoliated and toned my skin before an AHA active fruit pulp peel and paprika herbal treatment was applied to my face and neck. A mist was then sprayed on to neutralise my skin before a cooling stone mask was applied to cool. This was followed by a fruit mask with antioxidants to calm the complexion. During the process my skin felt pleasantly hot then cold due to the paprika, the cooling masks, and the hot and cold towels. After a relaxing scalp, face, hand and arm massage I was almost ready to face the world again. But not before I tried out a full body massage with Jyothi, Pastels’ skilled massage therapist. And what a massage! She was so good that I have already booked my next appointment with her.
What are the results?
Talk about spice up your complexion! I left the salon glowing and looking super fresh. My skin was soft, clear, firm and feeling fully hydrated. I highly recommend this treatment, and I also rate Jyothi’s massage as one of the best I have had.
How much?
This 75-minute Paprika facial is priced at Dhs 500, and with such fantastic results... worth every Dirham in my book. A full body massage is Dhs 220. Pastels Salon is located on Jumeirah Beach Road. Call 04-3883534 to make an appointment. -L.D. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:18 PM
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HEALTHY living
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ellbeing and success at work comes down to communication. Good managers and co-workers are good at communicating. In a large organisation there will always be rumour and gossip, so if there is something you are concerned about, always go to the source and you will find the underlying cause of the situation. We all tend to like to believe things we hear from others but it can sometimes lead to trouble and tension.
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work the same way? If you think you would have handled it differently then you will be able to present a good case for your point of view. Words are very powerful tools and can wound. Do not ever let the emotions take over and allow you to be irrational. If you do not feel ready to reply, always say that you will get back to the person and spend some time planning your argument so that you can present it in the most positive way. www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - November.indd 93
If there is a real problem or something is difficult to discuss, it is very tempting to try to sort it out hiding behind your computer or from behind your telephone. Plan your points and how to present them in a positive way and arrange a one-to-one meeting. Look people in the eye when talking to them, keep your emotions at bay, and talk facts. When you want a successful outcome, always visualise success and be upbeat and positive. Energy is a strong force and can diffuse the most difficult situations. Start getting to grips with work by being organised and achieving your personal goals. Decide what your goals are, why are you in this job and what do you want to achieve? Is it for promotion, to learn new skills, gain valuable experience, to earn a good salary or fulfillment? Break down bigger goals into steps. Never be afraid to ask for advice - it is not a sign of weakness but a sign of eagerness to learn. Give yourself time to look at your career and think about the time you put in. Are you claiming the salary you deserve? Never be too busy doing the job to claim your rightful salary - you are not there only to please, you are there to earn and as you value yourself so will everyone else. Always be prepared to try something new do not be afraid of failure, just regard it as a learning process. Connector NOVEMBER | 93 10/26/13 1:19 PM
HEALTHY living One key theme that emerges from research into self-made millionaires is that they are willing to do whatever it takes to attain their goals. Successful people look to the future present orientated people or those who live for the moment seldom attain difficult goals that require long term planning.
Planning
Set your targets for the day in order of which is most important. Do not get sidetracked by co-workers who want to chat.
Pat on the back
We all love to be appreciated but sometimes we will wait a long time to hear it from others. • Always take time to appreciate yourself. Look yourself in the mirror and give yourself a pat on the back and say well done! Do not look for validation from others - your selfworth comes from within. Being confident about your abilities gives others confidence in you. • Be positive - think you will succeed and guess what? You will! Many people in positions of authority are there because they have the authority and people skills. There are probably plenty of people working under them that are actually better at the job, but not as confident. Confidence inspires confidence in others. The only person that can give you confidence is yourself. • Get the job done quickly and visualise successful endings. Always imagine a project turning out successfully and take time to plan.
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• Never put off until tomorrow what you need to do today. Procrastination is a symptom of not being able to make a decision and things just pile up and cause stress. Just do it! Get used to being logical and making decisions. The more decisions you make, the easier they become. • Organise your day. Try to make phone calls and leave messages in the first hour of the day, and plan meetings between 2pm and 4pm in the afternoon.
Office essentials
Whether you work at home or in an office, you do not want to waste time looking for things. Have everything you need in your office; telephone, computer, comfortable chair, good lighting, calculator, pens, pencils, diary, notebooks, stationary. Plants and flowers create a better working atmosphere and add oxygen to the air. Keep a notebook or a diary of meetings, phone conversations and jobs done. Edit and file papers every day. If you cannot figure out what to do with something - why keep it?
Five things to do before you finish work • Prioritise jobs for tomorrow. • Back up computer files. • Tidy and clear your desk - it makes for a better tomorrow. • Return calls. • Say thank you to people who have helped you.
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HEALTHY living
Managing stress
Tensions at work can cause stress and prevent you from enjoying both work and home life. Some stress is inevitable but you need to be in control of stress otherwise it will control you. If you don’t take steps to control stress it can have physical symptoms that affect your wellbeing, your relationships and your happiness. It can leave you in a state of constant anxiety, feeling tired and unable to move forward. The good news is that you can control stress. You deserve to enjoy life and be happy. Life is too short to spend it in a state of stress.
Ten steps to control stress
1. Exercise is a great stress buster. Give the best part of your day to yourself and do 10 minutes of exercise every morning. Believe me, you will feel empowered to achieve anything. 2. Decide to enjoy your day. The only way to alleviate stress is to take a long, straight look at the cause and think logically and calmly about the steps needed to sort out the situation - life is too short to live with anxiety. Women are very good at listening to their intuition or inner voice - men should do this too. Only you know the truth and the way to move forward. 3. Look at your work environment. A dark and gloomy office with no sunlight or uncomfortable chairs can have an effect on your own outlook, as can temperature, so dress according to the temperature of your office. Invariably, men prefer a colder work environment than women do. Asking for a comfortable chair can be a good idea, as it will make you more productive. 4. Be calm and collected. No matter what is going on around you, you can be calm and collected. Before a difficult meeting, do not hope for the best. Prepare for the best by making a list of your important points and put yourself at ease with a few moments of slow, deep breathing. 5. If you have a difficult or negative boss, accept that it is they who are difficult not you. They have the problem, not you. Be 96 | NOVEMBER Connector Connector Master Layout - November.indd 96
calm in your dealings but if something is bothering you, deal with it by being calm, polite and assertive. 6. Learn to leave the office at the office door. Tell yourself, “Well done, I’ve done my best for today” and go home to enjoy your home, family and friends. 7. If you think that you cannot find a way to enjoy your work or justify you spending time there, then accept the fact that it is time for a change and look for something new. 8. If you are feeling stressed out, cut down on coffee and put a bottle of nice clean water on your desk to drink. 9. Accept that life is challenging and that each day will have its trials, you will just deal with them as best you can, and you can only do your best. 10. Decide what you really want from work. If you are ambitious, set yourself goals and have high expectations of yourself, and keep raising the bar. Whatever your reason for working, you deserve to enjoy it.
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Increase your metabolism What is metabolism and how does it work?
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etabolism is the calorie burner. Your calories are being burned all day long, no matter what your regular and normal routines are. Whether you are walking, running, eating, sleeping, or just sitting at your desk, your metabolism is burning calories. Now how much they burn is another question. Some people have a higher metabolic rate than others do and it is important to remember that your metabolism automatically slows down with age. Doing the same activities that you did just five years ago, you are burning fewer calories. Therefore, as your age increases your activities need to increase as well. Here are some ways to help increase your metabolism. • Exercise is beneficial for several reasons. We each need to exercise every day to increase our heart rate, which benefits the cardiovascular system. It will also help to increase muscle content and reduce unwanted fat. Your metabolism speeds up when the muscle content exceeds fat content. Just a few simple exercises a day will help increase your metabolism. Walking is an excellent starting place - just 20 minutes a day is a good way to start. However, if you are elderly or suffer from any medical conditions you should check with your doctor first before embarking on a new exercise routine.
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• Eating more often, but reducing the portions and the caloric intake can also increase the metabolism. The small extra meals can go a long way in curbing the appetite because they trick your body into thinking there will not be a famine, so the metabolism speeds up to accommodate for this. On starvation diets, the metabolism actually slows down to make the necessary adjustments for the lack of food supply. Your body will think you are starving and will automatically slow down for survival purposes. When trying to increase your metabolic rate, read the labels of what you eat to assess fat content and stay await from fatty foods. Fresh fruits and vegetables are your best diet source. You should also drink plenty of water. The suggested amount is still eight glasses per day. • Most health and weight research shows that the majority of overweight individuals are not overweight because they have a slow metabolism, but because they eat too many calories and take insufficient exercise. Research also shows that most of us underestimate the amount of food we eat and overestimate the amount of exercise we do. However, some indicators may suggest you suffer from a slow metabolism such as fatigue, low blood pressure, feeling cold, constipation, a slow pulse and dry skin. These can also be the signs of other medical problems so please check with your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. In conclusion, there are many weight-loss programmes that promote diet supplements to increase your metabolism, but unless this is your personal choice, it is better to increase your metabolism by taking the healthy and safe route. www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:19 PM
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All about allergies Did you know that one in five people have allergies? Do you experience itching in your eyes, nose or throat? Wheezing, cramps in your stomach, diarrhoea or bloating? If so, you could have allergies.
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llergies are caused by an overreaction of the immune system to a particular substance or allergen. They can be manifested as food allergies, respiratory allergies and drug allergies. Conditions such as urticaria (hives), eczema and contact dermatitis are also immune mediated diseases. The immune system is made up of special cells that circulate throughout the body to defend it against foreign substances, such as viruses and bacteria. For people with allergies, the immune system is overzealous and reacts when they inhale, swallow or touch normally harmless substances, such as pollen or dust. This results in the release of chemicals such as histamine, which causes swelling, inflammation, and itching of tissues which is characteristic of allergies. Making a diagnosis of allergies includes performing a complete evaluation that includes medical history, symptoms, and physical examination. Diagnostic testing may include skin prick testing and patch testing. A blood test may also be done to help identify the substances that are causing certain allergies. A food or drug challenge test may be done to diagnose food or drug allergy. Allergies are not only treated by medication (that offer symptomatic relief ) but by immunotherapy (subcutaneous injections given monthly or drops placed under the tongue several times a week) which teaches the immune system to become tolerant to the offending
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allergens. This way a reduction of symptoms is achieved, less medication is required and diseases such as asthma are prevented. Food intolerance is more common than food allergies and it is estimated that about 45% of the population suffer from some form of food intolerance. The causes of food intolerance are not fully understood. Under normal circumstances antibodies combined with proteins in the food form immune complexes which are then eliminated. Patients with food intolerance have an accumulation of immune complexes in joints and the digestive tract. Symptoms of intolerance are rashes, swellings of the skin, asthma, stuffy or runny nose, frequent colds and infections. If the gastrointestinal system is affected, irritable bowel symptoms are present such as colic, bloating, diarrhoea, vomiting, frequent mouth ulcers, and reflux. Patients may have migraine, headaches, anxiety, depression, lethargy, impairment of memory and concentration. Symptoms may appear up to three days after eating the offending food. A simple blood test can identify foods that may be the culprit of the various symptoms. Treatment is accomplished by elimination of food that show an elevated level of antibodies for a certain period. This can decrease the symptoms and the food can be then reintroduced. With thanks to Dr Mina Milovanovic, Internal Medicine Specialist at Dubai London Clinic. For further information call 800-DLC/800-352. MOH No. 2727-2-11-31-11-13 www.mydubaiconnection.com 10/26/13 1:19 PM
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Don’t let winter sports strain the joints
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ccording to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 440,000 people were treated at hospitals, doctor’s offices, and emergency rooms for winter sports-related injuries in 2010 alone. This includes 144,000 injuries from snow skiing, 148,000 injuries from snow boarding, 58,500 injuries from ice skating, 91,000 injuries from sledding and tobogganing. Whether you are an advanced skier or a young beginner, skiing in all its forms puts a lot of stress on some very vulnerable joints in the body. This is when you need a team behind you with the extensive experience and expertise needed to tackle problems with all the major joints, such as shoulder, hip, ankle, knee, as well as trauma and other winter sports related injuries. Common winter sports injuries include sprains, strains, dislocations, and fractures. Many of these injuries happen at the end of the day, when people overexert themselves to finish that one last run. A majority of these injuries can easily be prevented by preparing - keeping in good physical condition, staying alert, and stopping when they are tired or in pain. However, we are seeing a lot of young expatriates with sports injuries of all the major joints, even those typically associated with skiing. Of course, the best approach is prevention and the best preparation will help ensure a trouble free holiday on the slopes. Here are some things you can do to help prevent injury during those favourite winter sports activities, with thanks to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: • Never participate alone. • Keep in shape and condition muscles before participating. • Warm up thoroughly - cold muscles, tendons, and ligaments are vulnerable to injury.
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Whatever your sport, sports injuries are increasingly common amongst a young and active population in Dubai and the UAE. Perhaps surprisingly, this also includes winter sports injuries, as more enthusiasts head to the slopes each winter, looking for the perfect snow on which to perfect their techniques. • Wear appropriate protective gear and check that equipment works properly. • Wear several layers of light, loose and waterand wind-resistant clothing and proper footwear that provides warmth and dryness, as well as ample ankle support. • Know and abide by all rules of the sport. • Take a lesson (or several) from a qualified instructor, especially in sports like skiing and snow boarding. Learning how to fall correctly and safely can reduce the risk of injury. • Pay attention to warnings about upcoming storms and severe drops in temperature to ensure safety. When it does go wrong, new and advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques such as arthroscopy to visualise, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint, can help put patients back on the slopes next season. With thanks to Dr Harold Vanderschmidt, Specialist Orthopedic at one of the leading private hospitals in the region, providing American standards of healthcare.
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Your Horoscope
SCORPIO 23 Oct - 21 Nov
by Capella
TAURUS 20 Apr - 20 May
The new Moon in Scorpio on the 3rd should inspire an early start in the month for a fresh approach to any problems, but dream on and create an agenda until 12th, when you should be in a position to activate those dreams. If you have overseas interests wait patiently for news until the 27th when you should receive some very welcome and exciting information.
It’s all about partners this month, whilst the Sun, Saturn, Mercury and the Moon’s North Node sit in that area of your chart. The New Moon on the 3rd could bring a sense of déjà vu with partners experiencing a karmic incident. Find time to visit and socialize with their elderly relatives, who could tell you a tale or two.
SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov - 21 Dec
If business and personal relationships have been in the doldrums recently expect them to pick up and take on a rosier glow after the 22nd. To avoid work clashing with home life make sure that someone is as reliable as they would have you believe. Make a date for the end of November when you have support of romantic Mars and Venus.
The Sun always moves into Sagittarius after the 22nd which must always give you a sense of lightening your life. But this month you may feel the need to seek seclusion and perhaps involve yourself in parental ties of some sort. The energy and enthusiasm of youngsters hold the key to any conundrum you might be experiencing.
CAPRICORN 22 Dec - 19 Jan
Passion prevails, whist Mars and Pluto make a brilliant aspect to one another in the first week. The 12th should be good for financial, overseas resolutions, but if you need a partner’s approval to change an agenda do so before the 27th. Sexy Mars and harmonious Venus get together in the last few days, so partners should be on the same blissful wavelength.
GEMINI 21 May - 20 Jun
CANCER 21 Jun - 22 Jul
Numerous planets in your creative house, i.e. children, keep you on your toes and whilst those planets aspect Jupiter, the planet of finance, you can expect some bills to come your way. Avoid gossiping, and intense people on the 15th and 27th. Venus, the planet of love, in your partner’s house after the 5th should lift your love life to a higher plane.
LEO 23 Jul - 22 Aug
AQUARIUS 20 Jan - 17 Feb
Aquarians may seem open and sometimes even slightly eccentric, but when Venus moves into your 12th house of isolation, you should find time to retreat from your busy world for a bit of peace and quiet. Welcome the time to clear any clutter in your life, leaving you ready to enjoy the company of lively relatives at the end of November.
Double check your budget so that you are not leaking money unnecessarily, because Mars and Neptune clashing in the financial area of your chart do not bode well for such matters. They make aspects to numerous planets in the domestic area of your chart. An offer of employment which would appeal to you may come your way around the 15th.
PISCES 18 Feb - 19 Mar
VIRGO 23 Aug - 22 Sep
If you are being seriously thoughtful about life in general and seem indecisive whilst trying to visualise where you are likely to be in the future, take support from discussions with friends who have your best interests at heart. Your changeable moods may come to an end when a challenging work ethic creates the possibility of productive rewards.
Enjoy some dreamy, passionate days in the first week of this month when fiery Mars and obsessive Pluto make a brilliant aspect to one another. Your solar ruler Mercury moves forward after the 11th and more glamorous and halcyon days should follow right up until the end of November. It seems as if a special relationship awaits you.
ARIES 20 Mar - 19 Apr
After applying your knowledge to a difficult matter, people will understand you are in control and your confidence should get a much needed boost. Any nervous, edgy attitude between partners should disappear and communications should run smoothly, whilst you have an intuitive understanding of each others’ needs - electronic impulses flash.
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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 American Business Council (ABC)....................... 379 1414 admin@abcdubai.com, www.abcdubai.com American Business Group................................ 02 671 1141 Abu Dhabi - Contact: Renee Nearpass, Exec. Director Email: abgroup@emirates.net.ae, www.abg-ad.com American Women’s Association..................... 050 725 7652 Email: awa_of_dubai@yahoo.com, www.awadubai.org ANZA Australia/New Zealand Association Check website for more details - www.anzauae.org Art of Living Foundation................................ 050 458 9196 Sangeeta, www.artofliving.org Australian Business In the Gulf (ABIG).............. 367 2437 Email: abigdxb@emirates.net.ae Belgium & Luxembourg Society.................... 050 448 6440 Email: belgianclub@yahoo.com British Business Group.......................................... 397 0303 Email: enquiries@britbiz-uae.com, www.britbiz-uae.com Christ Church, Jebel Ali................. 050 758 1469, 884 5436 Services: Fri. 9:30am (w/ children’s groups) & Sun. 7:30pm Circulo Latinas Dubai - circulolatinasdubai@hotmail.com, www.circulolatinasdubai.com (1st Monday of each month) Dubai Archery Group............................................ 361 7530 Simon Linton - office.............................................. 221 5839 Dubai Arts and Crafts Web Group http://groups.msn.com/dubaiartscrafts Dubai Autism Center............................................. 398 6862 Fax: 04-3988262, PO Box 103737, Dubai Provides information, support, advice, diagnosis assessment and training to parents / professional. Dubai Caledonian Society Email: Membership@scotsindubai.com www.scotsindubai.com Dubai Chamber Orchestra............................. 050 625 2936 dubaichamberorchestra@hotmail.com, www.dubaiorchestra.org Dubai Concert Committee www.dubaiconcertcommittee.com Dubai Drama Group....................................... 050 769 8963 dubaidramagroup@hotmail.com, www.dubaidramagroup.org Dubai Evangelical Church Centre........................ 884 6630 Arabic & English Services, Friday 10am Dubai Flying Dragons (Boating/Water sport in UAE) info@DubaiDragons.com, www.DubaiFlyingDragons.com Dubai Harmony - Ladies 4 part harmony chorus ....................................................... 056 690 7052 / 394 3338 Dubai International Art Centre............................ 344 4398 www.artdubai.com, email: artdubai@eim.ae Dubai International Women’s Club...................... 344 2389 Email: diwc@emirates.net.ae Dubai Irish Society.................... www.dubaiirishsociety.com Dubai Ladies Bridge Club........call Jan Irvine 050 645 4395
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Dubai Manx Society............................................... 394 3185 Email: manxman@emirates.net.ae, www.dubaimanxsociety.com, David Sims......... 050 453 4956 Dubai Natural History Group............................... 394 8871 Every 1st Sunday of the month. Ctc: Valerie Chalmers Dubai Quilters’ Guild...www.dubaiquiltersguild.wordpress.com Dubai Roadsters..................................................... 339 4453 Every Sun./Tues. 7pm. 1-2 hrs cycling. Email: info@wbs.ae Dubai Roadsters Long Cycle................................. 339 4453 Every Friday, 6:30am (Oct-Apr) 6:00am (May-Sept) Dubai Rowing & Sculling Club.....rowingindubai@gmail.com www.dubairowingandscullingclub.com Dubai St. George’s Society.....................email: dsgs@eim.ae Andy Marshall.....050 6522 548 / Jan.............. 050 457 0161 Dubai Welsh Society.................www.dubaiwelshsociety.com Chairman: David Hicks............email: davidrchicks@aol.com Sec: Helen Thomas, email: helenthomas155@yahoo.co.uk Marc Corcoran................................. 394 0762, 050 645 3179 Email: mcorcorn@emirates.net.ae Dubai Wind Band........................................... 050 651 8902 Email: hg@emirates.net.ae Dubai Women’s Football Association....... .www.dubaiwfa.com Emirates Arthritis Foundation.............................. 348 7035 Non-profit organization offering support groups & information for people with Arthritis. Facebook: Emirates Arthritis Foundation E-mail: info@arthritis.ae, Website: www.arthritis.ae Emirates Baptist Church, Int’l.............................. 349 1596 Worship services: Friday 9:00am & 11:30am Bible Study (all ages) 10:30am Feline Friends, Dubai...................................... 050 451 0058 Abu Dhabi......02 665 5297......Al Ain............... 03 767 6492 Websites: www.kat-kalls.co.uk, www.felinefriendsuae.com Fellowship of the Emirates............................. 050 397 1316 Contemporary style service: Fridays - 9am, 11am & 1pm info@fellowshipoftheemirates.org, www.fellowshipoftheemirates.org French Business Council, www.fbcdubai.com....... 335 2362 French Speaking Ladies Association.............. 050 380 3519 President of the association: Elisabeth Pierrot - Ibrahim dubai.accueil@gmail.com; www.dubai-accueil.com German Ladies Association ........................... 050 459 1885 Sabine Khourdaji...........................www.frauenkreis-dubai.de Monthly meeting every first Sunday of the month at 10am. Holy Trinity Church, Dubai........... 337 0247/050 758 1459 Services: Sun. 8am & 7.30pm, Fri 9.30am - Family Service International Business Women’s Group in Abu Dhabi Office hours: Sat-Wed 10am-3pm. Tel/Fax........ 02 446 0883 Lunch meetings every first Monday of the month. Email: ibwg@emirates.net.ae, www.ibwgabudhabi.org International Business Women’s Group in Dubai Monthly meetings: contact Sue-Sharyn Ward.......050 657 8445 Email: ibwg_dxb@eim.ae; Website: www.ibwgdubai.com JMC Children’s Choir (8-12 y/o)........................... 349 2662 choir@jumeirahmusic.com, www.jumeirahmusic.com K9 Friends................................................(tel/fax) 885 8953 Email: k9@emirates.net.ae, www.k9friends.com
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CHARITY GROUP 38smiles (email: info@38smiles.com).............. 050 534 6741 www.38smiles.com; www.facebook.com/38smiles Dubai Foundation for Women & Children.......... 606 0300 Foresight (Fax: 364 3705)....................................... 364 3703 Gulf for Good (www.gulf4good.org)...................... 368 0222 Injaz-UAE.............................................................. 429 8763 E-mail: info@injaz-uae.org; Website: www.injaz-uae.org International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Mr. Ahmad Al Jabi, email: ifaw.uae@gmail.com, www.ifaw.org PoshPaws Animal Sanctuary.......................... 050 273 0973 www.poshpawsdubai.com/AnimalSanctuary.aspx SOS Children’s Villages Arab Fund............... 050 559 8591 The British Community Assistance Fund (BCAF)...... 337 1413 UNICEF............................................... 360 0778 / 368 0707 E-mail: dubai@unicef.org; Website: www.unicef.org ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP Emirates Environmental Group............................ 331 8100 P.O. Box 7013, Dubai...................................... (fax) 332 8500 SUPPORT GROUPS 3B (Better Bone Belt) National Alliance of Osteoporosis... ................................................................................ 282 6411
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Adoption................................................................. 365 8498 Dr Raymond H. Hamden. Fellow ACFEI, Diplomate: ABPS, ABECI. Human Relations Institute Adoption-Synergy International Adoption Service.....348 5452 Alcoholics Anonymous, Dubai....................... 050 687 0648 Ladies only - 050 1518132; www.aaarabia.org All 4 Down’s Syndrome, Dubai....................... 050 880 9228 Allergy Support Group at Synergy Integrated Medical Centre. Call for monthly meetings....................................... 348 5452 Anxiety & Depression Support Group................. 365 8498 Autism Friends Support Group, CEIMC............. 423 3667 Breast Awareness Hotline...................................... 345 4000 Dr Walid Achi, Belhoul European Hosp......... 050 632 4275 Breast Cancer Support Group............................... 309 6553 Based at the American Hospital Dubai on the 1st Monday of each month at 7.30pm. Breastfeeding Q&A........email:breastfeedingqa@yahoo.com Cancer Support Group.......................................... 348 5452 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre, call for meetings. Crisis Prevention Program............................050 943 31111 (at the Indian Consulate, Dubai) Saturday, 10am-2pm. Divorce Support Groups....................................... 335 1200 Dubai Physiotherapy Clinic.................................. 349 6333 Email: dxbphys@emirates.net.ae Dyslexia Support Group & Learning Support Services For assessments & consultations, call Anita Singhal 050 652 4325, e-mail: asinghal99@yahoo.com; cdpalmer@emirates.net.ae Genesis International Ventures...... 335 5578, 050 485 3160 Educational &training centre for people dealing w/ special needs. Grief Support Group............................................. 380 9298 Raymee Grief Center at the LightHouse Arabia Email ckirk@lighthousearabia.com to attend. Manzil - Educational & adaptive living skills program for students with special needs.......... 06 534 7663, 050 354 2994 Mother to Mother Toddler Gp ctc: Ilse.......... 050 452 7674 Mums and Tots Community Group............... 050 775 4579 Mothers’ Network of Asthmatic Children............ 282 6411 Overeaters Anonymous.................................. 050 249 4650 Email: oaindubai@hotmail.com Psychology for Everyday Living: Not For Women Only Human Relations Institute...................................... 365 8498 Special Families Support, call Gulshan-360 5654, 050 454 1940 Fun activities for the children with special needs & families. Website: www.sfs-group.net Still Birth and Neonatal Death Society (S.A.N.D.S) Please see website for further details www.dubai-sands.org Stop Smoking Program, Dr Taher Khalil.............. 268 7655 Stress Workshop..................................................... 365 8498 Dr Raymond H. Hamden, Clinical & Forensic Psychologist Survivors of Childhood Sex Abuse Support Group clarebugden@gmail.com, Monthly meetings for ladies only. The Al-Anon Family Groups.......................... 050 697 4393 TwinsPlus, a support group for parents of twins, triplets or more. Contact Suman at 050 658 1338 or info@twinsplusme.com. Wafi Shopping Mall Mum & Toddler Gp..... 050 656 5837 Every Sun, Mon, & Wed from 9.30am-11.30am. Workshops in Psychology...................................... 365 8498 Human Relations Institute
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Kings’ Revival Church Intl Ministries...........050 454 5902 / 050 893 6431, Holy Trinity Church Compound, Al Karama www.miraclesforyou.org, www.yourmiraclelife.com Library, The Old........................................ 341 4777 ext. 207 Email: theoldlibrary@hotmail.com Timings: 10am to 6pm. Except Fridays & Public Holidays. Ockenden International...........................www.ockenden.ae UK Registered charity exclusively supporting refugees worldwide. 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. Mary’s Church, Dubai...................................... 335 8504 St. Lukes Church, Ras Al Khaimah........07 236 4007/050 560 3782 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 Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 136
Dr Salma Nadir Al Mnini, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Yasameen Majid, Specialist Anaesthetist
Acupuncture Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Steven Josephs, Acupuncturist (CANADA) Emirates European Medical Centre Specialist - Huafei Li, Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner.348 1166 / 050 681 5979 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Martine Nates Top Medical Center......................................... 394 5596 Dr Yongjie Lu - Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Acupuncturist
Andrology Deals with male health, particularly relating to the male reproductive system and urological problems. Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr M. Istrabadi MD, FRCS, American Board of Urology Neuro Spinal Hospital…………..315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Ramiz Atassi
Adoption Human Relations Institute & Clinics JLT..... 365 8498 aesthetic plastic surgery Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 allergy and asthma Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. Dr Michael Meurer, Consultant Dermatologist www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Mohammed Harriss MBBS, MD, DTCD, DNB, MRCP (UK) Dr Wedad Nabih Ahmed MD, MRCP (London) ambulance services American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 136 Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Anaesthesia Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nayzak Raoof, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr James Bucknall, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Robin MacGillivray, Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Tibor Serdult, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Bassam Al Asad, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Jochen Bongardt, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Ali Ibrahim, Specialist Anaesthetist Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 102 Dr Nalla Sivam Natarajan, Specialist Anaesthetist 6 | NOVEMBER Connector
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Ante - Natal Classes & clinics Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Mrs. Nafissa El Serafi FRCOG (UK) Dr Mrs. Ameera Zoheer MS (Alex.) Dr Mrs. Shama Nawaz MRCOG (UK), MRCP (Ire.) Dr Mrs. Urmil Verma MBBS, FPATC, DRCOG, MRCOG, FRCOG (UK) Dr Rabab Medhi Hilmy MBBCh, CABGO Dr Tahrir A. Ali, MBChB, Diploma in Gynae & Obs., Arab Board in Gynae. & Obs., MRCOG MBChB, DGO, MRCOG, FRCOG Dr Anuja Konjety Pathi MBBS, MRCOG (UK), MD (India), DGO American Hospital Dubai......................... 050 558 5901 Frooz Afshar, Midwife Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR.......................... 424 3777 Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9102 / 255 Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr Wafa B. Sulaiman, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Anti - Ageing CLINICS (Treatments) Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 art & craft classes, centres & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Lotus Educational Institute FZ-LLC............. 391 1718 Sharjah Ladies Club Art Centre................. 06 506 7733 Ballet, Piano and Violin classes. www.mydubaiconnection.com
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audiology clinic American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Rana Batterjee, Audiologist Ms. Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 256 Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist
Back Care Specialists Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Kerim A. Attara FRCS (Eng.), FRCS (Edin.) Dr Deepak Bhatia FRCS (Edin.), FRCS (Glas.) Dr Shoaib Farooq Mughal MBBS, MRCSEd (UK), FRCS (Ire) Dr Mujeeb Shaik MBBS, MS (Ortho) FRCS (Ed.) FRCS (Trauma & Ortho) UK Dr Mohamed Fouad Abdulatif MD (Ortho & Trauma), MS (Ortho & Trauma) Dr Khaldoun ElAbed MD, FRCS (UK), Dip. in Euro Spine Surgery, MSc in Health Care Management (USA) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr K. Shunnar, Consultant Neurosurgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi Dr Sebouh Kassis Dr Catalin Majer Dr Walid Othman Dr Tarek El Madhoun balloons Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 barber shop Amaya Men’s Salon Lamcy Plaza.................... 335 3282 Beauty PRODUCTs BE NATURAL Callus / Cuticle Eliminator.. 282 1555 Bio Sculpture® Gel - leading nail care............. 341 4820 info@bio-sculpture.ae, www.biosculpture.me DASHING DIVA NAIL APPLIQUES........ 282 2555 KAESO MANICURE / PEDICURE Products............ .......................................................................... 282 2555 Kevin Murphy – Professional Hair Care Products. 341 4820 info@kevinmurphy-me.com, www.kevinmurphy.com.au NUBAR Nail Polish & Spa Essentials............ 282 2555 www.mydubaiconnection.com
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birthday parties Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 Funny Magicians, www.tomymagic.com... 050 657 4722 FunTime Parties, www.dubaifuntime.com.. 052 993 3753 Petting Farm Parties-Poshpaws Animal Sanctuary....... ................................................................... 056 604 4091 Facebook-Poshpaws Animal-Sanctuary-Kennels-Cattery bODY CONTOURING Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon..... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 botox Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org bREAST AUGMENTATION Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon..... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 BREAST SCREENING CLINIC Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Khalil Sammour MBChB, FRCS Dr Maren Schulze PhD & MD in General Surgery Dr Geetha K. R. Pai MBBS, MS, MRCS (Edinburgh) Connector NOVEMBER | 7
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AVIATION MEDICINE Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Roger Akel Dr Adham Alameddin Dr Rachel Hayek
Beauty Salons 1847 - Executive Grooming for Men................ 330 1847 Amaya Salon & Spa Downtown Burj.............. 374 1496 Amaya Salon & Spa Lamcy Plaza................... 335 1101 Chiropody Center Beauty Dept................ 050 494 4813 CACI non-surgical facelift and Micro Dermabrasion LPC for Full body & Face (CIBTAC - London) Hairworks Top UK Stylists JBR, Rimal 1 Plaza Level 18-A......................... 437 0222 Spinneys Umm Suqeim, Al Wasl Rd................ 394 0777 Spinneys Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi................... 02 681 6678 Ibn Batuta Mall, China Court........................... 451 2777 Jumeirah Beach Road, next to The Palm Strip.. 385 4777 N.BAR - Fast glamour for nails.. 800 NBAR / 346 1100 Nails At Home.......282 8385/ 298 0707 / 050 465 4522 Orchid Beauty Boutique (Shj Ladies Club)... 06 506 7878 Reflection Beauty Care....................394 4595, 394 9906 www.reflectionhairandbeautycentre.com roots salon, Jumeira.......................................... 344 4040 Etihad Mall Mirdif......283 9111; Al Ain..... 03 784 3686 Al Barsha..........347 3332; Novotel WTC........ 310 8206 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622 The Nail Spa, Arabian Ranches Golf Club....... 452 2262 Meadows Town Centre..................................... 447 0744 Dubai Mall........................................................ 339 9078 The Aviation Club............................................. 282 1617 Ibn Batuta Mall................................................. 368 5070 Mercato............................................................. 349 7766 www.thenailspa.com
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arthritis & rheumatology Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Khalid Ali Khan MRCP (Ire.) MRCPS (Glasg.) Dr Mohsin Abbas MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (Glas.), CCT - UK (Rheumatology & General Medicine) Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Humeira Badsha - Specialist Internal Medicine Rheumatology, American Board Certified
American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6399 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9102 / 255 Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa B. Sulaiman, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist cake decorating classes Sugarcraft/ PME Courses......................... 050 658 3466 Cake decoration & Flower making with supplies. cardiac cath lab Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Abhay K. Pande DM, DNB, MD, FACC, FESC Dr Adel Y. Al Eryani MRCP, ABIM, AB (Card.) Dr Adel Abushi Facharzt (German Board) Internal, Emergency & Rescue Medicine, Ph.D. in Cardiology & MD in Medicine (Germany) CARDIAC HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 260 Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Same Al Hashmy, Registrar Cardiologist cARDIOLOGY Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Brajesh Mittal MD, FACC Ed, FUCD - USA Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000
Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Abhay K. Pande DM, DNB, MD, FACC, FESC Dr Adel Y. Al Eryani MRCP, ABIM, AB (Card.) Dr Adel Abushi Facharzt (German Board) Internal, Emergency & Rescue Medicine, Ph.D in Cardiology & MD in Medicine (Germany) Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohammad Motaweh Specialist Cardiologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 260 Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Same Al Hashmy, Registrar Cardiologist
Chiropody Chiropody Center, Beach Rd. Villa 780.......... 348 4092 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .....................................................................................349 6333 Kersten Elliott, Chiropodist / Podiatrist (UK) Chiropractor Emirates European Medical Centre.. 348 1166 / 050 640 3307 www.chiropracticdubai.com Osteopathic Health Centre..348 7366/ 288 8525/ 423 2096 Peter Engmark, Chiropractor / Integrative Care the DentalSPA..........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24-Hour Emergency.................................. 050 563 0611 Top Medical Center......................................... 394 5596 Dr Neda Nafei, Chiropractor - USA Dr Chris Owen, Chiropractor circumcision Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr M. Istrabadi MD, FRCS, American Board of Urology Dr Khairallah Al Hussaini MD, FRCS (Glasgow) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 145 Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Amgad Farouk, Consultant Urologist Clinics & Hospitals Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 American Hospital Dubai................................ 336 7777 Dubai London Clinic (Festival City)................. 800 325 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic..349 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 102 Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Neuro Spinal Hospital.................. 342 0000/ 315 7777/ .........................................................315 7711/ 315 7758 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Top Medical Center......................................... 394 5596 Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584
CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Human Relations Institute & Clinics JLT..... 365 8498
COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Faheem A. Tadros MBBS, FRCS (UK) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Rana Batterjee, Audiologist Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist
children’s therapy Safe Center for Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome........... ................................................. 394 6411 / 050 451 6363 Music Therapy, Play Therapy
COLORECTAL SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon
cataract & glaucoma surgery Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 CHILD CARE Emirates Home Nursing.................................. 380 4143
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COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH EDUCATION Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 UK & USA accredited training in psychological & holistic therapies. info@transforminst.com
COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY Advanced medical aesthetic treatments. Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Radmila Lukian, Dermatologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 226 Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist Cosmetic surgery Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Giulio Gherardini M.D., Ph.D., EBOPRAS Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 Cosmetic therapist Rehabilitation of scar tissue, scar camouflage, permanent make-up corrections. Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 226 counselling GNC, German Neuroscience Center.............. 429 8578 www.gncdubai.com Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 Individuals, Couples, Families & Corporate EAP providers. info@transforminst.com Cranio - Sacral Therapy Osteopathic Health Centre............................................ ......................................348 7366 / 288 8525 / 423 2096 Malcolm Gregory, D.O. Russell Hill, B. Sc (Hons) Ost www.mydubaiconnection.com
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CYCLING REVOLUTION NIGHTS Stewart Howison....................................... 050 680 4528 Revolution Cycles presents Revolution nights each Wednesday night at the Dubai Autodrome 6pm – 9pm. Free for all cyclists but HELMETS ESSENTIAL. For all ages, this is the Safest place to learn to ride of just get Fit ! DANCE LESSONS Ballet, Tap & Jazz - Marina/ Motor City..050 875 4982 www.LisaDanceDubai.com Cello Music & Ballet Centre (Cello Ballet)................... ........................................................399 5452 / 422 2452 DanceHorizons.........................360 7691, 050 644 2972 Specialized Music & Movement Program from 4 years, RAD Ballet. www.dancehorizons.ae Expressions of Dance & Drama (Expression)................ ............................................ 02 493 0115 / 056 739 7721 Fitness@Spadunya........................................... 439 3669 Nisha Dance Center.................................. 050 749 2067 Bollywood, Hip Hop & Jazz...www.dancewithnisha.com Sharmila Dance......................................... 050 858 1083 HipHop, Jazz, St.Jazz, Ballet & Lyrical Contemporary classes. www.sharmiladance.com, info@sharmiladance.com The Ballet Centre - R.A.D. Ballet.................... 344 9776 I.S.T.D. Modern, Tap and Jazz. Taekwondo, Hip-Hop, Drama, Irish Dancing, Rhythmic Gym, Piano Fitness and Adult Dance Classes Turning Pointe.......................................... 050 877 5918 800 BALLET (800 225538) 800 DANCE (800 32623) 3ys - 18yrs, RAD Ballet, Baby Boppers, Mini Movers, Street Jazz & Hip Hop. Over 40 studios throughout the UAE. www.turningpointe.ae dental hygienist American Dental Clinic, Dubai... 344 0668 / 800TEETH Mrs. Roxana Tabrizian, Dental Hygienist Trained & Board Certified Canada Dental Implants Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 American Dental Clinic, Dubai.. 344 0668 / 800TEETH Dr Michael R. Ziegler, General Dentist & Implantologist. Trained & Board Certified USA Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI, USA). Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Amin ur Rahman, Harvard University Specialist Dentist Periodontics Dr Bijus Implantology Dental Clinic..257 4295/ 050 892 9314 Dr Biju Thomas BDS, FFDRCS (Ireland) FICOI (USA) Dubai London Clinic Dental Centre.............. 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, BDS MFDS RCPS MSc MRD (Perio) RCSEd Connector NOVEMBER | 9
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cosmetic dentistry Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 American Dental Clinic, Dubai..344 0668 / 800TEETH British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Linda Joy Afif, General Dentist Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Johnny Haddad, DDS, DU, AACD General Dentist General Dental the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24-Hour Emergency.................................. 050 563 0611
Lauren Whalan, B Sc. Osteopathy, M Ost (AUS) Bassam Husain, D.O. (France)
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colour therapy W/ ALTEARAH BIO Dalouk Spa.................................................. 06 506 7880 Lotus Wellness Spa, Dubai Marina................. 440 2805 SpaDunya Colour Experience......................... 439 3669
Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 102 Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24-Hour emergency................................... 050 563 0611 DENTAL LABORATORIES American Dental Laboratory, Dubai............... 344 3251 Qualident Dental Laboratory...342 7576 / 06 525 5199 Mr. Samer Sabbagh, CDT, Germany Esthetic Crowns and Veneers Dentists Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Wissam J. Jarouche DDS, CES, DU, DSO (Paris) Dr Edgard Irany DDS, MS, C.E.S. (France) Dr Awad Omran Ashekhi BDS, MSc, Ph.D (Eng), MOMSRCPS (Glasgow), Master (laser), Fellowship & Diploma (Implant) (USA) Dr Said K. Shahwan BDS, HDD, D. Imp., MSc Dr Qabas Mohamed Saleh B.D.S. Dr Mona Omar Suleiman B.D.S., (University of Jordan) American Dental Clinic, Dubai.. 344 0668 / 800TEETH Dr Michael R. Ziegler, General Dentist & Implantologist Board Certified USA Dr John F Lohse, Orthodontist Trained & Board Certified USA Orthodontic Care for Adults & Children Dr Hala Al Sakka, DDS, General Dentist Trained & Board Certified Canada & USA, Dr Sunil Bhoolabhai, BDS, DDS, General Dentist Dr Deyse Carvalho, DDS, Prosthodontist (Brazil) Mrs. Roxana Tabrizian, Dental Hygienist Trained & Board Certified Canada Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr May Abdulmonem Mahdi Dentist British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Rodney Harrison, General Dentist Dr Deon Hugo, General Dentist Dr Linda Joy Afif, General Dentist Dr Faisal Munif, General Dentist Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontist & Implantologist Dr Yahya S.Tosun, Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hani Abd-ul-Salam, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Leila Hariri, DDS (USA)........................... 349 9433 Dubai London Clinic Dental Centre.............. 378 2921 Dr Evan O’Malley, B. Dent. SC. BA Dr Nora Powell, BDS LDS RCS (London) Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, BDS MFDS RCPS MSc MRD (Perio) RCSEd Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 102 Dr Sinan Salim, Conservative Dentist Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist Dr Hani A. Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Marija Pavlovic, Periodontist & Oral Implantologist 10 | NOVEMBER Connector
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Swedish Dental Clinic, Deira....223 1297/ 050 588 2213 The only Swedish Dental Clinic in Dubai since ‘85. We do Implants, Orthodontics, Prosthetics & Cosmetic Dentistry w/ our Swedish Dentists. High quality & competitive price. the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24 hours emergency.................................... 050 563 0611 Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Cornelia Prevot, GP Dentist Dr Tahereh Zehtaban, GP Dentist DERmatologists Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Dr med. Samir Hantirah MBChB, Msc., Facharzt, MD Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Esther Ferrao Rodrigues MD (Skin & Veneral Diseases), MBBS Dr Jobeetha Yoosuf MBBS, DDSc. Derm (UK) MSc. Derm (UK) Dr Mustafa Marai MBChB, MSc. (UK) FRCP (Ireland) 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 Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Rolf Soehnchen, Consultant Dermatologist Crescent Cosmetic Medical Center................ 342 2288 Dr Hazem Seif El Nasar MD, MS, FRCS Dr Muwana Issa MD Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 226 Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org DIABETES COUNSELLING Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Nagwa Khalil Akasha MBBCh, MRCP (Ire), CIDC(UK) Dr Nishanth Sanalkumar MBBS, MD, Diplomate American Board Dr Rima Tahhan MD, Diabetes Dip (UK), American Board Internal Medicine American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6876 Dr H. Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist diabetic foot disorders Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 diagnostics Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 124 www.mydubaiconnection.com
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DIETIcIAN (See Weight Loss) Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Ms. Maisa F. Odeh BSc., (Food & Nutrition) Ms. Uma Subramaniyam BSc (Food & Nutrition) M.A. (Sociology) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6606 Mariam Saleh, Dietician May El Moghrabi, Dietician Dana Al Shaka’a, Dietician Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 226 Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian
Ear Protections Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 256 Mr. Riza A.V, Audiologist Widex Emirates Hearing Care................... 06 544 7332
DIgestive Endoscopy Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 DIgestive & LAPAROSCOPIc surgery (General & Laparoscopic Surgery) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 145 Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist DIGITAL IMPLANTOLOGISTS Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Gavin Luis MD, DMD, MS, PhD DIving medicine Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION Lexicon Reading Center........................... 050 795 4428 www.LexiconReadingCenter.org Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Mohamed El Rakhawy MBBCh, MD Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Faheem A. Tadros, MBBS, FRCS (UK) Dr Yahya Kabil MBBCh., DLO (Lon.), FRCS (Edin.) Dr Lekha K. Kapoor MBBS, DORL, MS (ENT) (Mumbai), DOHNS, MRCS Ed, MSc (Voice) (London) Dr Fouad Al Barri MBBS, MD American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Tarek Eissa ENT Specialist Dr Michel Charles Szalay ENT Specialist www.mydubaiconnection.com
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ECO - FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Shop online for Eco-Products......................... 332 7693 Website: www.thegreenecostore.com E-mail: contactus@thegreenecostore.com educational psychologist Osteopathic Health Centre..348 7366/ 288 8525 /423 2096 Jeannine Deitos (Clinical Psychologist) Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Evelyn Seika, Educational Psychologist Practitioner EFT - Emotional Freedom technique Beryl Comar MA, MEd, MNLP, CHt..... 050 655 4523 EFT Training & Coaching, www.changeassociates.ae EMERGENCY MEDICINE Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 24 hour Emergency Service in all specialties. American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6644 Dr Imad Fakhani, Registrar Emergency Medicine Dr H. Abdul Latif, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Nader Hassaballa, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Sudeshna Byng, Specialist Emergency Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 136 Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7777 Dr Ahmed Moneir Kamal Dr Ahmed Mohammad Abdelhameed Dr Susan Hosseini Nasab Dr Laila Ahmad Dr Khalid Omar Hassan endocrinology Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Nagwa Khalil Akasha MBBCh., MRCP (Ireland), CIDC (UK) Dr Nishanth Sanalkumar MBBS, MD Diplomate American Board Dr Rima Tahhan MD, Diabetes Dip (UK), American Board Internal Medicine American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr H. Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Jalal Nafach, Consultant Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes, American Board Certified Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Connector NOVEMBER | 11
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Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Makki Shuker, ENT Specialist Dr Sasa Janjanin, ENT Specialist Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 256 Dr Mohamad I. El - Naggar, Consultant ENT Dr Ghassan Younes, Specialist ENT Surgeon
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dialysis Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6370 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr V. Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 141
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENT MANAGEMENT Alissar Event Management JLT...454 2301, 050 497 3484 E. info@alissarevent.com; Website: www.alissarevent.com Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 EXECUTIVE HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 102 exECUTIVE MEDICALS Dubai London Clinic (Festival City)................. 800 325 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 exercise / fitness consultation Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 family general practice (See General Practitioners) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Barbara Vela, G.P. General Practicioner Dr Rula Albadri, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Jaber Hayaty, G.P. General Practicioner Dr N.S.Prasad, G.P. General Practicioner Dr Ahmar Ghorbanpor, G.P. General Practicioner Dr John McCallen, Specialist Family Medicine family medicine Al Zahra Private Medical Centre, Dubai......... 331 5000 Dr Jennifer Cherpes Blake, MD., BS Chem, Doctor of Medicine Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Dr Susan Norton, Family Medicine (CANADA) Mark Janowski, MD Specialist Internal Medicine (USA) Dr Yin Cheong Ng Rundell, Specialist Internal Medicine (UK) Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Mavluda McDonnell, Specialist Family Medicine Farm & leisure Al Tamimi Stables....................................... 06 743 1122 Fertility Clinic Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Mrs. Urmil Verma FRCOG (UK) Dr Mrs. Nafissa El Serafi FRCOG (UK) Dr Mrs. Ameera Zoheer MS (Alex.) Dr Mrs. Shama Nawaz MRCOG (UK), MRCP (Ire.) Dr Rabab Medhi Hilmy MBBCh, CABGO Dr Tahrir A. Ali, MBChB, Diploma in Gynae & Obs., Arab Board in Gynae. & Obs., MRCOG MBChB, DGO, MRCOG, FRCOG Dr Anuja Konjety Pathi MBBS, MRCOG (UK), MD (India), DGO Bourn Hall Clinic........................... 800 IVF / 705 5055 Dr David Robertson, ChB, MB, FRCOG Dr Diana Z. Kayal, MD 12 | NOVEMBER Connector
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Conceive - The Gynaecology & Fertility Hospital ....... ............................................ 050 847 5666 / 06 577 1822 Dr Pankaj Shrivastav, M.D, FRCOG FETAL MEDICINE Fetal Medicine & Genetic Center................... 360 4040 Dr Afshin PourMirza, PhD (Germany) Dr Soraya Farah, MD (France) Dr Ulrich Honemeyer, PhD (Germany) Fitness Centres & Health Clubs Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 Fitness First Abu Dhabi Mall.......................................... 02 674 6991 Al Fardan Centre......................................... 06 564 7226 Al Hana Center................................................ 398 9030 Al Manzil.......................................................... 437 0576 Beach Park Plaza.............................................. 385 6464 Bur Juman Center............................................ 351 0044 Century Mall, Fujairah................................ 09 223 4788 Dalma Mall................................................. 02 550 4330 Deira City Center............................................. 299 9399 DIFC................................................................ 363 7444 Dubai Festival City.......................................... 375 0177 Dubai Media City............................................. 424 3999 European Business Center - Green Community..884 8833 Ibn Battuta....................................................... 366 9933 Julphar Towers, RAK.................................. 07 226 3020 Knowledge Village Dubai................................ 429 8744 Lakes................................................................. 438 0338 Marina Mall Abu Dhabi............................. 02 666 2116 Meadows........................................................... 437 0545 Mirdif City Center........................................... 236 2288 Motor City Dubai............................................ 431 0919 Oasis Center Dubai.......................................... 330 7736 Safeer Mall Sharjah..................................... 06 531 8848 Safeer Mall Sharjah Ladies......................... 06 531 9880 Town Center.................................................... 439 2323 Uptown Mirdif................................................. 288 2311 Uptown Mirdif Ladies...................................... 288 8039 Fitness@Spadunya........................................... 439 3669 Sharjah Ladies Club.................................... 06 506 7868 TribeFit, Dubai Marina (tribefit.com) Call.... 800 87423 flexible endoscope (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy & Proctoscopy) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 102 Dr Suhail Kasim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad MD, Consultant Gastroenterologist food allergy test Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 gastric banding & gastric bypass surgery Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon www.mydubaiconnection.com
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General Practitioners (See Family/General Medicine) Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Dr Ahmed El Ghalayini MBBCh Dr Thomas Abraham MBBS, MD Dr Soobia Raza MD, MRCGP (Int., FCPS (Fam. Med.) Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Abdullah Davoodbhoy MBBCh Dr Kamla Vaswani MBBS, DCH Dr M. Salahuddin MBBS Dr Mervat Mansour MBBCh., DO Dr Samia Wadie Samy MBBCh, Paediatric Dip Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Marco Labib Anton General Practitioner Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 136 Dr Shadi Najem, General Practitioner Dr Ammar Hassan, General Practitioner Dr Sabah Jarallah, General Practitioner Dr Hind Khalid Mohammed, General Practitioner Dr Atique Ur Rehman, General Practitioner Dr Ali Sabah, General Practitioner Dr Saima Khan, General Practitioner Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Rachel Hayek General Surgery Abbara Poly Clinic........................................... 268 5333 Dr Ismail Abbara (Fachartz Frankfurt University) Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Tarek Md El Swaify MSc, FRCSEd, FUCD - USA Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Khalil Sammour MB.Ch.B - FRCS Dr Maren Schulze PhD & MD in General Surgery Dr Ahmed El-Hakeem MBBS, FRCS (Ire.) Dr Geetha K. R. Pai MBBS, MS, MRCS (Edinburgh) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon www.mydubaiconnection.com
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GERIATRICS (Aging) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr S. Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatrics Medicine Gynaecologists & obstetrics Abbara Poly Clinic........................................... 268 5333 Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Nadia Al Sawalhi MRCOG, RCR, RCOG Dr Hanan El Gayar MBBCh, MSc (OBG) Dr Nidhi Sapolia MD (OBG) Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Mrs. Urmil Verma FRCOG (UK) Dr Mrs. Nafissa El Serafi FRCOG (UK) Dr Mrs. Ameera Zoheer MS (Alex.) Dr Mrs. Shama Nawaz MRCOG (UK), MRCP (Ire.) Dr Rabab Medhi Hilmy MBBCh, CABGO Dr Tahrir A. Ali, MBChB, Diploma in Gynae & Obs., Arab Board in Gynae. & Obs., MRCOG MBChB, DGO, MRCOG, FRCOG Dr Anuja Konjety Pathi MBBS, MRCOG (UK), MD (India), DGO American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr A.C. Rajalakshmi, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dr O. Braithwaite, Consultant Obs/Gyn Dr Maia Danielson, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dr Mia Branch, Specialist Obs/Gyn Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Galina Kalatova Specialist OBS/ GYN Dr Amal William Specialist OBS/ GYN Dr Munima Habib OBS/GYN Conceive- The Gynaecology & Fertility Hospital......... ............................................ 050 847 5666 / 06 577 1822 Dr Pankaj Shrivastav, M.D, FRCOG Dr Leila Soudah Clinic.................................... 395 5591 Specialist Gynaecology & Obstetric, Facharzt, Germany. Part-time Doctor in American Hospital Dubai and City Hospital Dubai. DAC Accredited Laboratory ISO 15189:2007 LB-098 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN. Dr Rajesh Devassy, Specialist OBS./GYN. Connector NOVEMBER | 13
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gastroenterology & HEPATOLOGY Abuhammour Medical Centre......................... 363 5353 Dr Adnan Abu Hammour, MD, American Board Certified
Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Nabil Abdullah Khattab Specialist General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 145 Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Mario Patricolo, Specialist Paediatric Surgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7777 / 315 7877 Dr Bassam Naoh
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gastroenterology Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Dr Srinath P. Dore MD (Swiss), Belgian Boards (Gastro.) Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Zakariyya Al-Mrayat MBChB (UK), MRCP (UK) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Regina Will, Sp. Gastroenterologist Dr Sudhir Pandya, Sp. Gastroenterologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Anand Nathwani Specialist Gastroenterologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 102 Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist
Fetal Medicine & Genetic Center................... 360 4040 Dr Afshin PourMirza, PhD (Germany) Dr Soraya Farah, MD (France) Dr Ulrich Honemeyer, PhD (Germany) Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 255 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 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Suha Al Houbi Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Dolores Ruth Kent, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology Haemorrhoids Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 145 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 roots salon (Great Lengths), Jumeira................ 344 4040 Etihad Mall Mirdif......283 9111; Al Ain..... 03 784 3686 Al Barsha...........347 3332; Novotel WTC........310 8206 Toni&Guy Salon (Natural Soft Press Link).... 324 4900 hair products Great Lengths Hair Extensions....................... 321 5162 Great Lengths UAE.................................. 050 625 0288 Exclusive Distributors and Educators JOICO Hair Colors & Hair care..................... 282 2555 label.m, Lee Stafford (Vogue Trading)............. 286 8919 Philip Kingsley Hair Care................................ 282 1555 Tanagra at Gold Salon..................................... 321 1423 Hair Removal Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 226 Hair SALON JetSet - For fabulous hair days........................... 330 0886 14 | NOVEMBER Connector
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Hair transplantation Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 102 Dr Sajjad Haider Khan, Specialist In Hair Restoration Surgery Hairdressers Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 Reflection Beauty Care....................394 4595, 394 9906 www.reflectionhairandbeautycentre.com roots salon, Jumeirah........................................ 344 4040 Etihad Mall Mirdif......283 9111; Al Ain..... 03 784 3686 Al Barsha.........347 3332; Novotel WTC.......... 310 8206 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622 Toni&Guy, Grand Hyatt Hotel....................... 324 4900 Toni&Guy, DIFC Marble Walk...................... 330 3345 hand VEIN surgery Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 hearing aids Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 101 Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist Widex Emirates Hearing Care................... 06 544 7332 Widex Medical, Dubai..................................... 343 3950 Widex Medical, Abu Dhabi........................ 02 634 0670 heart centre of excellence American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6364 Dr Khaldoun Taha, Consultant Cardiologist Prof. Dr Uwe Klima, Cons. Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Omar Hallak, Interventional Cardiologist Dr Mohamed Salem, Interventional Cardiologist Dr Abdalla Elsebaey, Sp. Cardiothoracic Surgeon HERNIA Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon homeopathy Osteopathic Health Centre.. 348 7366/288 8525/ 423 2096 Dr Vaneeta Shahani hOSPITALIST American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Saria Gouher, Specialist Internal Med. Dr Amjed Muhanna, Specialist Internal Med. hydro therapy Osteopathic Health Centre............................................ ........................................348 7366/ 288 8525/ 423 2096 hypnotherapists Beryl Comar MA,MEd, MNLP, CHt....... 050 655 4523 Hypnotist 25+ yrs. Training Hypnotists since ‘96 Only faculty member of NGH in Middle East www.ngh.net, www.changeassociates.ae www.mydubaiconnection.com
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ice skating Sharjah Ladies Club.................................... 06 506 7822 implantologist British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 102 Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon infectious disease Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Ram Mohan Shukla MBBS, MSc (UK), DTM & H (UK), DLSHTM (UK) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Moeena Zain, Sp. Infectious Disease
internal medicine Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr M. Hosni Gomaa MBBS, DC, DM, MRCP (UK) Dr Elias Sayegh MD, MACP (USA) Dr Ghada Eid Hassan Abu Houli MBBCh, MRCP(UK) Dr Tariq Ziad Kutob MD, American Board Internal Medicine Dubai London Clinic (Festival City)................ 800-325 Dr Dragana Sarenac, Specialist Internal Medicine Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Mina Milovanovic, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Iwona Marczak, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Dragana Sarenac, Specialist Internal Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 141 Dr Mazen Raid Naba, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Salvin George, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Same Al Hashmy, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Ihab Mohd Ramadan, Specialist Internal Medicine inteventional neuro radiology Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7725 / 315 7722 Stenting, Coiling & Embolization Dr Sandeep K. B. JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGEONS Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Arshad Khan MBBS, FRCS Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Kerim A. Attara FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Edin) Dr Deepak Bhatia FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glas.) Dr Shoaib Farooq Mughal MBBS, MRCSEd (UK), FRCS (Ire) Dr Mujeeb Shaik MBBS, MS (Ortho) FRCS (Ed.) FRCS (Trauma & Ortho) UK Dr Mohamed Fouad Abdulatif MD (Ortho & Trauma), MS (Ortho & Trauma) www.mydubaiconnection.com
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Kennels & cattery Al Zubair Animal Care........06 743 5988, 050 647 6487 www.azacuae.com Animal Care Centre.................................. 050 646 7792 www.animalcarecentre.biz Deira Veterinary Clinic.............258 1881, 050 651 6440 Website: www.dr-azziz.com Poshpaws Kennels & Cattery................... 050 273 0973 www.poshpawsdubai.com LANGUAGE CENTRES The Arabic Language Centre........................... 331 5600 Specialists in teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language to Adults Dar-el-ilm school of languages........................ 331 0221 Arabic for Kids and Foreign Languages to Adults & Kids www.dubailanguages.com Laparoscopy Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Mrs. Urmil Verma FRCOG (UK) Dr Mrs. Nafissa El Serafi FRCOG (UK) Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 102 Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon laser birthmarks removal Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 laser haemorrhoidectomy Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr M. Istrabadi MD, FRCS, American Board of Urology Laser Hair Removal Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mrs. Masa Lekic Laser Therapist Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Sidra Zia, U.S. Laser Technician the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org Connector NOVEMBER | 15
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INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7777 Dr Shadi Badin
Dr Khaldoun ElAbed MD, FRCS (UK), Dip. in Euro Spine Surgery, MSc in Health Care Management (USA) Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl Dr Hans Fuchs
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Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 Consultants include Senior Harley Street Clinical Supervisor & Trainer. info@transforminst.com
LASER SKIN SURGERY Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Esther Ferrao Rodrigues MD (Skin & Veneral Diseases), MBBS Dr Jobeetha Yoosuf MBBS, DDSc. Derm (UK) MSc. Derm (UK) Dr med. Samir Hantirah MBChB, MSc., Facharzt, MD Dr Mustafa Marai MBChB, MSc. (UK) FRCP (Ireland) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist laser vein removal Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Laser Vein removal, Sclerotherapy, Surgery Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mrs. Masa Lekic Laser Therapist LASER WARTS Al Rustom’s Medical and Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 lasik (refractive surgery) Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Lip Enlargement Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Lipo ABDOMINOPLASTY Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 Liposuction Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Zoran Lekic Specialist Plastic Surgeon Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 lithotripsy - eswl (Removal of Kidney Stones without surgery) Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr M. Istrabadi MD, FRCS, American Board of Urology Dr Khairallah Al Hussaini MD, FRCS (Glas.) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 102 16 | NOVEMBER Connector
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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE Get on Track............380 5569 / Fax No........... 380 5579 Semir Bakija BSc, MLD Therapist Nora Strater BSc, MLD Therapist Elena Stefaniu BSc, MLD Therapist MAIntenance TASKforce Technical Services........................ 800 8275 Mammography Screening Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6642 Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 124 Marriage & Family counselling Human Relations Institute & Clinics JLT..... 365 8498 Massages eSSensuals Aromatherapy Centre................... 344 8776 Lotus Wellness Spa, Dubai Marina................. 440 2805 Top Medical Center......................................... 394 5596 meditative arts Twin Hearts Meditation................368 8067 / 368 8104 Fax: 368 8121; Email: phfdubai@emirates.net.ae meMBERSHIP Club Registration....................................... 06 506 7701 mENS GROOMING 1847 - Executive Grooming for Men................ 330 1847 model agencies SO Famous....................................................... 451 9160 Nail Studios The Nail Beautique........................................... 348 1888 naturophatic medicine Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Parviz Rashvand nephrology (Kidney Diseases) Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Adil M. Al-Rawi MBChB, M.R.C.P Dr Sameh El Sayed MBCh Internal Medicine American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr V. Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 256 Neuro - linguistic programming (NLP) Beryl Comar MA, MEd, MNLP, CHt...... 050 655 4523 Gold Master Trainer, Trainer of the Year 2007 NLP Coach Confidential, www.changeassociates.ae Matrix Consulting (Training).......................... 343 2555 NLP Certification programs, Time Line Therapy®, Hypnosis, NLP Coaching Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 Trainers “highly recommended” by NLP Co-Founder, Dr Richard Bandler. Only international Society of NLP licensed Centre in UAE. Individual coaching, NLP Practitioner & Master courses. info@transforminst.com www.mydubaiconnection.com
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neuro - REHABILITATION Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi Dr Kaydar M. Al-Chalabi
neurologist Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Dr Harith Hamdan MBChB, DCN (Neurology) University of London (UK) Dr A. K. Sharma MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology), FRSM (Neuro) UK Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Abdullah Haroon MD, Diplomate American Board of Neurology Dr Sharmila Changkakoti MBBS, MD, DM American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Mohd. Ismail, Specialist Neurologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Khalid Al Saffar Specialist Neurologist GNC, German Neuroscience Center.............. 429 8578 www.gncdubai.com Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 102 Dr Amin Abdullah Al Shawabkeh, Specialist Neurologist Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Sarmed Al Fahad Dr Sarmad Al Shammaa neuroPHYSIOLOGY Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Sarmed Al Fahad
Nutritionists Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 226 Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian
nuclear medicine Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Shekhar V. Shikare MBBS, DRM, DNB (Nuc.Med.) American Board Certified Nuclear Cardiologist American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6643 Dr Shah Numani, Consultant Nuclear Med.
Occupational therapy Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Fadi Shkour - Occupational Therapist
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obesity management Abuhammour Medical Centre......................... 363 5353
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neuro surgery (Brain and Spine Surgery) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6629 Dr K. Shunnar, Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr P. Bhattathiri, Specialist Neurosurgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Hassan Kadri, Consultant Neurological Surgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi Dr Ahmed Bitar Dr Karim Ben Hammodah Dr Sebouh Kassis Dr Tarek El Madhoun Dr Catalin Majer
Nursery (PRIVATE) (See Schools) Baby Land Nursery (Montessori)..................... 348 6874 www.babylandnursery.com; info@babylandnursery.com Basateen Pre-School Centre....................... 06 506 7717 British Orchard Nursery..............800 - PRESCHOOL Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Media City, Deira Website: www.britishorchardnursery.com Emirates British Nursery, Mirdif..................... 288 9222 Umm Sequim.....348 9996, Motorcity........ 056 179 7744 First Steps Nursery Montessori....348 6301 / 348 6302 www.firststepsdubai.com Hopscotch Nursery, Al Manara, Jumeirah 2...328 2225 / 6 Timings: 7-8am, 8-12.30pm, 2pm, 6pm Age: 4mths- 4+yrs Hummingbirds Early Learning Centre........... 370 0449 Jebel Ali Village Nurseries JBR Branch..................................................424 3791 / 2 Umm Suqeim 3........................ 348 6720 / 056 747 8133 Meadows Branch............................................... 422 4222 Arabian Ranches Branch................................... 368 9882 Lakes................................................................. 454 8404 www.jebelalinursery.com Jumeirah International Nurseries Al Safa branch (www.jinspire.com)................... 394 5567 Al Wasl branch (www.jinschools.com).............. 349 9065 Kid’s Island Nursery Group, Jumeirah 3... 394 2578 / 9394 From 12mths www.kidsislandnursery.com Ladybird Nursery............................................... 344 1011 From 18 mos.- 4 1/2 years. Timings: 8am-12.30pm New Safa Nursery............................................. 342 9575 www.safanursery.com; newsafa@eim.ae Centre for Early Childhood Education (Pvt) Odyssey Nursery, www.odysseynursery.com...056 600 7657 French, English & Arabic, 7:30am-6pm, 4mths-4yrs Safa Kindergarten Nursery School.................. 344 3878 www.safanursery.com; safakgn@eim.ae Centre for Early Childhood Education (Pvt) Salam Nursery.................................................. 267 9594 Website: www.alsalamschool.sch.ae Email: salam.nursery@gmail.com Seashells Nursery at Al Barsha........................ 341 3404 www.seashellsnursery.com Small Steps Nursery Mirdif............................. 288 3347 Email: smallstepsnursery@hotmail.com Tender Love and Care (TLC).......................... 367 1636 www.tenderloveandcare.com
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Neuro - MUSCULAR / REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPIST Osteopathic Health Centre.348 7366/ 288 8525 / 423 2096 Naomi Cassrels Dip NMT, MT (NZ)
Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Anita Sanjay Bhatia Andrea Marciniak Safe Center for Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome........... ................................................. 394 6411 / 050 451 6363 oncology / hematology Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr Maroun Khoury, Consultant Oncologist Dr Faraz Khan, Specialist Oncologist open mri screening Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 124 Ophthalmologists Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Yaser Habrawi FRCS Ed, RCS Ed, RCS GI Examiner Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Niaz A.Khan FRCS (Ire.) Dr Sandip Mitra FRCS (Edin.), FRCOphth. (UK) Dr Nazimul Hussain MBBS, MS, DNB, Fellow vitreoretinal diseases American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Nadim Habash, Sp. Ophthalmologist Dr Ammar Safar, Sp. Ophthalmologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Samir Jamal Specialist Opthalmologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 230 Dr Lama Toufiq Sharbek, Specialist Ophthalmologist Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 oral & maxillofacial surgeon Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Gavin Luis MD, DMD, MS, PhD British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 230 Dr Hani Abdul Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon OrTHODONTISts Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah........... .06 561 9999 Dr Edgard Irany DDS, MS, CES (France) American Dental Clinic, Dubai... 344 0668 / 800TEETH Dr John F Lohse, Orthodontist Trained & Board Certified USA Orthodontic Care for Adults & Children British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Yahya S. Tosun, Specialist Orthodontist Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 102 Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Orthopaedists Abuhamour Medical Center............................ 363 5353 Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Dr Kerim A. Attara, FRCS (Eng.), FRCS (Edin.) 18 | NOVEMBER Connector
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Dr Deepak Bhatia, FRCS (Edin), FRCS (Glas.) Dr Shoaib Farooq Mughal MBBS, MRCSEd (UK), FRCS (Ire) Dr Mujeeb Shaik MBBS, MS (Ortho) FRCS (Ed.) FRCS (Trauma & Ortho) UK Dr Mohamed Fouad Abdulatif MD (Ortho & Trauma), MS (Ortho & Trauma) Dr Khaldoun ElAbed MD, FRCS (UK), Dip. in Euro Spine Surgery, MSc in Health Care Management (USA) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr H. Vanderschmidt, Sp. Orthopaedic Dr Ghazwan Maki, Sp. Orthopaedic Dr Tarek Abuzakuk, Sp. Orthopaedic Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Tabet al Sadek Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Kutaiba Salman, Orthopaedic Surgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Chris Whately, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr Imtiaz Hashmi, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Anwar Sadath, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Barry McKillop, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Simone Batiibugli, Specialist Paediatric Orthopaedic (under Supervision) 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 Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl Dr Hans Fuchs Dr Hussam Abdul Kader Osteopath Osteopathic Health Centre.. 348 7366/ 288 8525 / 423 2096 Malcolm Gregory, D.O Russell Hill, B Sc. (Hons) Ost Aziza Zubeidi, B Sc. (Hons) Osteopathy (UK) Lauren Whalan, B Sc. Osteopathy, M. Ost (AUS) Bassam Husain, D.O. (France) Saiqa Rizwani, Registered Osteopath / Dorn Therapist Cristina Mesquita, Osteopath William Lenihan, Osteopath paediatric dentistry Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 230 Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist PAEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 paediatric endocrinology Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Kowshik Gupta FRCPCH (UK), MRCPCH (UK), CCT (Paediatrics), MBBS www.mydubaiconnection.com
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paediatric ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr N. Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl paediatric Orthopaedist American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Ludwig Schwering, Sp. Orthopedics Dr Michael Thilo Vhorer, Sp. Orthopedics
paediatric urology Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr M. Istrabadi MD, FRCS, American Board of Urology Paediatrician Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Dr Mohd. Amir Tuleimat MD, C.H.S. Ped. Dr Priya S. Nair MRCPH, DNB, DCH (Paediatrics) Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr M. Aslam Kazi DCH, MCPS, FRCPCH (UK) Dr Randa M. Bushnaq DCH, MRCP (UK) Dr Nisha Soares MD, DNB, DCH, MRCPCH (UK) Dr Emad El Shafie MBBCh, Masters of Paediatrics Dr Sameh Ali MD, Paediatrics Dr Salwa Salah Elmahdy MBBCh, MSc (Paediatrics), MRCPCH Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Specialist Pediatrician Dr Wasfi Jaouni Consultant Pediatric Surgeon Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Medgate Center ( Jumeirah)..... 395 2575 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist. E: drmazen@drmazenpediatric.com Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Ayman Jundi , Specialist Paediatric Surgeon Dr Olusola Adeola (Shola), Specialist Peadiatrics Dr Azam Fard, Specialist Peadiatrics Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 119 Dr Hala Marouf, Consultant Paediatrician & Specialist Neonatologist Dr Shahid Gauhar, Specialist Neonatologist Dr Issam Abd Albari, Specialist Neonatologist Dr S. M Anees, Specialist Paediatrician www.mydubaiconnection.com
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Paediatric nephrology Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Medgate Center ( Jumeirah)..... 395 2575 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist. E: drmazen@drmazenpediatric.com paediatrics Treatment of all childhood illness; Assessment of growth and development; Immunisation; Kidney diseases in children and bedwetting. 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 Huda Sadek, Specialist Pediatrician Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 pain management Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Ali Ismail Aziz MBChB, D.A, MRCA (UK), FRCA (UK) Dr Anwar Ul Haq MBBS, FCARCSI (Ire.) MSc (Professionalism in Anaesthesia) Ire., MS, MCPS parenting Human Relations Institute & Clinics JLT..... 365 8498 PARTY SOLUTIONS Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 pathology & laboratory medicine American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6139 Dr Aaron Han, Consultant Clinical Pathologist Dr Kadria Syed, Specialist Anatomic Pathologist periodontology (Gum Treatment) Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontics Dubai London Clinic Dental Centre.............. 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, BDS MFDS RCPS MSc MRD (Perio) RCSEd PEST CONTROL SERVICES Jumeirah Pest Control Services....................... 396 4721 Pet Grooming Al Zubair Animal Care........06 743 5988, 050 647 6487 www.azacuae.com Pets Habitat, Barsha......................................... 341 8085 Pets for sale, please call us or visit www.petshabitat.com Poshpaws Kennels & Cattery................... 050 273 0973 Connector NOVEMBER | 19
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paediatric surgery Dr Jaouni, Wasfi, FRCS Ed, FACS................. 295 0660 Consultant Paediatric Surgeon General Paediatric Surgery & Paediatric Urology
Dr Indira Tahmiscija Bakija, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Hisham Maree Khalil, Specialist Paediatrician Medical Specialist Center - AL BARSHA..... 340 9495 Dr Omid Samadian, Specialist Pediatrician
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paediatric gastroenterology Sehati Polyclinic, Jumeirah.............................. 344 4574 Dr Badriya Al Awar, Consultant Paediatrics, Gastroenterologist
Shampooch Mobile Grooming, Salon, Training, Daycare & Boutique Hotel.............................. 340 0507 www.shampooch.ae, email: info@shampooch.ae pet relocation Al Zubair Animal Care........06 743 5988, 050 647 6487 www.azacuae.com Animal Care Centre.................................. 050 646 7792 www.animalcarecentre.biz photography Al Aroosa Studio, Dubai.................................. 344 1663 Specialized in portraits & weddings. www.facebook.com/AlAroosaStudio Physiotherapist Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Get on Track............380 5569 / Fax No........... 380 5579 Semir Bakija, Physiotherapist Elena Stefaniu, Physiotherapist Nora Strater, Physiotherapist Jumana Hanna Salim, Physiotherapist Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 226 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 Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Hussam Touma, Specialist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Wasim Labban - MSc. Physiotherapist Shereen Hassam - Physiotherapist Nirvana Ramharakh - Physiotherapist Gladys Zara - Physiotherapist Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Binil Pillai, Fariba Fattahi, Miraline M. Castillo, Kelly Blane, Maureen M. Martin, Kate Booth, Andrzej Andrew Sulimierski, Anne Katherine Gue, Richie Gue, Elisabeth Palmquist Osteopathic Health Centre............................................ .......................................348 7366/ 288 8525 / 423 2096 Dominique Jordon Peter Zakopan Registered Physiotherapist (HPC UK) Renata Von Kouh, specialises in Clinical Pilates Pia Lund, Physiotherapist Top Medical Center......................................... 394 5596 Pilates Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 20 | NOVEMBER Connector
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Fitness@Spadunya........................................... 439 3669 Get on Track............380 5569 / Fax No........... 380 5579 Nora Strater BSc, Physiotherapist The Hundred Pilates Studio, Dubai................. 429 8433 www.thehundred.ae, email: info@thehundred.ae plastic & reconstructive surgery Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Giulio Gherardini M.D., Ph.D., EBOPRAS Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Zoran Lekic Specialist Plastic Surgeon Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre... .394 1090 Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 226 Dr Zuhair Al Fardan, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Nikolina Lalou, Specialist Plastic Surgeon plastic surgery (See Cosmetic Surgery) Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Ahmed Ghanem MD, MS, FRCS Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Giulio Gherardini M.D., Ph.D., EBOPRAS podiatry Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Pilar Nogueron Dorca, Masters in Biomechanics & Orthopaedics Bachelor of Podiatry & Dip. in Orthopaedic Techniques Chiropody Center, Beach Rd.Villa 780........... 348 4092 pregnancy classes Fitness@Spadunya........................................... 439 3669 prIMARY CARE CLINICS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Fadi Hamwi, Sp. Internal Medicine Dr Tariq S. Akbar, Sp. Family Medicine Dr Aamerah Shah, Sp. Family Medicine Dr Fazel Khalili, Sp. Internal Medicine PROSTHODONTICS American Dental Clinic, Dubai..344 0668 / 800TEETH Dr Deyse Carvalho, DDS, Prosthodontist (Brazil) PSYCHIATRISTS Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Bahar Subasi Celen Specialist Psychiatrist Dr Amer Saadeddin................. 507 8000 / 050 455 8886 Specialist Psychiatrist, Dubai Community Health Centre GNC, German Neuroscience Center.............. 429 8578 www.gncdubai.com Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 145 www.mydubaiconnection.com
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VARICOSE VEINS Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Laser Vein removal, Sclerotherapy, Surgery Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Ayman Al Sibaie MD, Facharzt (Germany) VASECTOMY Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr M. Istrabadi MD, FRCS, American Board of Urology Dr Khairallah Al Hussaini MD, FRCS (Glas.) venereology Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Veterinary Clinics Al Safa Veterinary Clinic, Umm Suqeim......... 348 3799 Mirdif................................................................ 284 0799 Dr Monique Strange BVSc MACVSc MRCVS (Aus), Dr Malcolm Rose BVSc MACVS MRCVSc (UK), Dr Lucinda Nattrass BA BVSc (SA) Dr Anni Sharp BVSc MRCVS (SA) Dr Scott McDougall BVMS MRCVS (UK) www.safavets.com Al Zubair Animal Care........06 743 5988, 050 647 6487 www.azacuae.com Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic........................... 884 8580 DIP, Dr Dieter, Dr Sabine, 24/7, Emergency House calls Deira Veterinary Clinic.............258 1881, 050 651 6440 Jumeirah Veterinary Clinic, Beach Rd............ 394 2276 Mobile..050 451 8389 Modern Veterinary Clinic, Al Wasl Rd........... 395 3131 Dr Renata Majka Dr Lukas Juszkiewicz, Dr Attila Beregi P.h.d Emergency 050-6539230, www.vetdubai.com Nad al Shiba Veterinary Hospital................................... ........................... 323 4412 / Emergency....050 881 7048 Connector NOVEMBER | 23
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AUSTRALIAN Yalumba, Le Meridien Dubai ........................... 2170000 BAR FOOD Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi..................... 3993333 Belgian Beer Café, Crowne Plaza..................... 7012222 Belgian Beer Café, Grand Millenium Dubai, TECOM. .......................................................................... 429 9999 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 CLC Carters, Wafi City......................................... 3240000 Cin Cin, Fairmont Hotel .................................. 3118316 Harry’s Place, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ......... 2625555 Harvesters, Crown Plaza Dubai........................ 3311111 Jambase, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...................... 3668888 La Casa del Habano.......................................... 3303308 Left Bank, Souk al Bahar................................... 3684501 Oscar’s Vine Society, Crowne Plaza Dubai....... 3311111 QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club............ 2956000 The Agency, Souk Madinat Jumeirah ............... 3666730 The Cellar, Century Village............................... 2829333 The Terrace, Park Hyatt .................................. 6021234 Trader Vic’s, Mai Tail Lounge, Al Fattan Tower.. 3998993 Trader Vic’s, Souk Madinat Jumeirah .............. 3665646 CLC Vintage, Wafi .............................................. 3244100 BRITISH Barzar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........................ 3666730 Fish & Chips Room ......................................... 4270443 Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Hotel .. 3998888 Rivington Grill, Souk al Bahar ........................ 4230903 The Plaice, Century Village .............................. 2868233 BUFFET Bamboo Lagoon, JW Marriott Hotel ............... 6077977 Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 4068999 Dunes Café, Shangri-La Hotel ......................... 3438888 Dusit Delicatessen, Dusit Thani Hotel ............ 3433333 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Market Place, JW Marriott Hotel..................... 2624444 Meridien Village, Le Meridien Dubai .............. 2824040 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3325555 Spice Island, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ............ 2625555 Tahiti, Polynesian, Metropolitan Palace Hotel .2270000 CHINESE Chimes Restaurant............................................ 3234211 China Sea, Al Maktoum Street ........................ 2959816 China Times, Jumeirah Plaza............................ 3442930 www.mydubaiconnection.com
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Chinese Pavillion, Jumeira Beach Centre ........ 3444432 Chopstix, Marco Polo Hotel ............................. 2720000 Da Shi Dai ........................................................ 4264636 Duck King, Beach Park Plaza Centre ............... 3428041 Dynasty, Ramada Hotel, Bur Dubai.................. 3519999 Emperor, Capitol Hotel, Satwa......................... 3460111 Golden Dragon Restaurant, Internet City....... 3911480 Golden Dragon Restauran, Jebel Ali Free Zone...8815242 Hukama, The Address Downtown.................... 4368888 Lan Kwai-Fong, Opposite Movenpick Hotel .. 3353680 Long Yin, Le Meridien Dubai .......................... 2824040 CLC Mandarin Tree Restaurant............................ 4475022 Mini Chinese, Al Diyafah Street ...................... 3459976 Noodle Bowl ..................................................... 3453381 Peacock, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort ....... 3995533 RED Lounge Terrace, Raffles Dubai................ 3248888 Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel ...................... 3438888 Summer Place, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ...... 3430000 The China Club, Radisson Blu Hotel................ 2057333 The Noble House, Raffles Hotel ...................... 3149888 Zheng He’s, Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 CLC Zyng Asian Grill, Ibn Battuta Mall ............... 3669808 EGYPTIAN Dar ElKamar.............................. 800 elkamar (3552627) Dubai Marina, Dorrabay Boardwalk CLC
FILIPINO Barrio Fiesta, Bur Juman............................... 3594158 Delmon.............................................................. 3369561 Kabalen Restaurant .......................................... 3978839
FRENCH Bistro Domino, Deira City Centre................. 2925000 Bistro Madeleine, Intercontinental Hotel......... 7011111 Café Chic, Le Meridien Dubai ......................... 2824040 Entrecôte Café de Paris, Al Khaleej Hotel....... 2231000 Le Classique, Emirates Golf Club ................... 3802222 Margaux, Souk Al Bahar................................... 4397555 P2, Souk Madinat Jumeirah............................... 3666730 Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire.............................. 7011111 Rive Gauche, The Address Dubai Marina......... 4367777 Rostang, The French Brasserie, Atlantis............ 4262626 Signatures, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa .......... 8836000 CLC St. Tropez Bistro, Century Village ................ 2869029 Traiteur, Park Hyatt Hotel ............................... 3172222 Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek ............................... 2127551 CLC
FRIDAY BRUNCHES Al Muna, Mina A’Salam Hotel......................... 3666730 Al Qasr Hotel.................................................... 3666730 Al Samadi Café.................................................. 4329520 Amwaj, Shangri-la Hotel................................... 4052703 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel............................ 7011111 Aquara Restaurant & Lounge.......................... 3627900 Bamboo Lagoon, JW Marriott Hotel ............... 6077977 Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 4068999 Belgian Beer Café, Crowne Plaza..................... 7012222 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai ................................... 3433333 Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar................................. 4230982 Connector NOVEMBER | 27
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Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel ................................ 3438888 Japengo, Dubai Mall.......................................... 4341433 Japengo, Mall of the Emirates........................... 3411671 Japengo, Palm Strip........................................... 3454979 Japengo, Sheikh Zayed Road............................. 3435028 Japengo, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...................... 3686575 Lotus One, Convention Tower......................... 3293200 Mun Chi, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa .......... 3995000 Noshi Noshi, Opposite Jumeirah Beach Park .. 3443377 Toshi Grand Millenium Dubai, TECOM ..... 429 9999 White Orchid, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ..... 8836000
Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ................. 3455888 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel............................. 2227171 Brasserie, Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3165550 CLC Carters, Wafi City......................................... 3240000 Certo, Radisson Blu Hotel ................................ 3669111 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana................................ 2820000 Cucina, Courtyard by Marriott.......................... 8852222 CLC Dakshin, Lotus Hotel ................................... 2278888 Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana ................. 3211111 Esca, Qamardeen Hotel .................................... 4285923 Ewaan, The Palace, Old Town Dubai............... 4287888 Fazaris, The Address Downtown ..................... 4368888 Fibber Magee’s ................................................. 3322400 Focaccia, Hyatt Regency Hotel ........................ 3172222 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2127551 Grand Grill, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa...... 3994221 Hofbrauhaus, JW Marriott Hotel .................... 6077977 Icon Bar & Lounge, Radisson Blu Hotel ......... 3669111 Latitude, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ....................... 4068999 Legends Steakhouse, Creek Golf & Yacht Club .2956000 Locker Room, Golden Tulip............................. 3417750 Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahar.............................. 4267313 Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai..................... 3172222 Market Place, JW Marriott Hotel..................... 6077009 Marrakech, Shangri-La Hotel........................... 4052703 Mays El-Reem, JW Marriott Hotel.................. 6077009 Momotaro, Souk Al Bahar................................ 4257976 More.................................................................. 2830224 More, Al Murooj Rotana................................... 3433779 More, Gold & Diamond Park........................... 3234350 Nelson’s, Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............. 4350000 Nineteen, The Address Montgomerie............... 3905600 Oceana Restaurant, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah..... 3182540 Olive Tree, Flora Creek Hotel.......................... 2943532 Palm Garden, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort .3995533 CLC Planet Hollywood......................................... 3244100 Player’s Lounge, Country Club Hotel............... 3988840 Prego’s Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............... 4350000 Rock Bottom Café, Regent Palace Hotel.......... 3963888 Saffron, Atlantis................................................. 4262626 Sezzam, Kempinski Hotel ................................ 4095999 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3118316 Spendido, Ritz Carlton...................................... 3994000 Spice Island, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ............ 2625555 CLC Thai Chi, Wafi ............................................. 3244100 Thai Kitchen, Park Hyatt Hotel ....................... 3172222 The Atrium, Grand Millennium Hotel ............. 4299999 The Cellar, Century Village............................... 2829333 The Conservatory, Emirates Golf Club............. 3802222 The Med, Media One Hotel ............................. 4271000 The Observatory, Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel.3194000 The Terrace, Deira Hotel .................................. 2688888 The Warehouse, Le Meridien Dubai ................ 2170000 Thyme, Oasis Beach Tower................................ 3154200 Traiteur, Park Hyatt Hotel ............................... 3172222 Waxy O’Conner’s, The Ascot Hotel ................. 3520900 Westin Hotel .................................................... 5117136 Yalumba, Le Meridien Dubai ........................... 2170000 Zuma ................................................................. 4255660 28 | NOVEMBER Connector
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GERMAN Brauhaus, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel .................... 3455888 Der Keller, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 3480000 Hofbrauhaus, JW Marriott Hotel .................... 6077977 GREEK Elia, Majestic Hotel Tower................................ 5012692 INDIAN 25 Degrees North Restaurant........................... 4527779 Aangan, Dhow Palace Hotel............................. 3599992 Al Shindagah, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ........ 2270000 Antique Bazaar, Four Points Sheraton ............. 3977444 Aryaas, Nakheel Building.................................. 3355776 CLC Asha’s, Wafi Pyramids................................... 3244100 Ashaya (Karama)................................................ 3365339 Ashiana, Sheraton Dubai Creek........................ 2071733 Barbecue Delights, Movenpick Hotel............... 3490711 Bollywood Café, Regal Plaza Hotel .................. 3556633 Bombay By The Bay, The Walk......................... 4297979 Calicut Paragon................................................. 3358700 Casa Goa, Palm Beach Rotana Inn ................... 3931999 Chutney’s Movenpick Hotel ............................ 3104340 Coconut Grove, Rydges Plaza Hotel, .............. 3983800 CLC Dakshin, Lotus Hotel ................................... 2278888 CLC D’Fusion, Grandeur Hotel ............................ 3418777 Dhadkhan, Carlton Tower Hotel ..................... 2227111 Dhamaal, Seashell Inn Hotel ............................ 3934777 Gazebo, Kuwait Street....................................... 3958555 Govindas, Palace Hotel .................................... 3960088 Handi, Palace Hotel ......................................... 2113020 Haveli, Imperial Suites Hotel ........................... 3515100 Indego, Grosvenor House Hotel ..................... 3998888 India House, Al Hisn Street, Bur Dubai .......... 3526006 India Palace Restaurant, Al Garhoud .............. 2869600 India Palace Restaurant, Ibn Battuta Mall....... 3685567 Indian Pavillion, Spinney’s Centre, Um Suqueim.3941483 Iz, Grand Hyatt Dubai...................................... 3172222 Jashan, White Crown Building, Shk. Zayed Rd. 3320202 Kamat, Kuwait Street........................................ 3595441 Kebab Korner, Highland City Hotel................. 3938538 Keva, Nasr Leisureland...................................... 3344159 Khazana, Al Nasr Leisureland........................... 3360061 Manvaar............................................................. 3368332 Masala Craft, Century Village........................... 2829626 Masala, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams ....................... 8096100 Mercurries......................................................... 3700737 Mithaas, Rolla Road.......................................... 3591300 Mohanlal’s Taste Buds, Fish Market, Karama.3362001 Mumtaz Mahal, Arabian Court Hotel ............. 3519111 Nalukettu, Grand Hotel, Al Ghusais................ 2632555 Nina, The One & Only Royal Mirage .............. 3999999 Options.............................................................. 3293293 Paratha King, Next to Baskin Robins............... 3979110 Planet Bollywood, Royal Ascot Hotel............... 3558500 Qureshi’s Kebab & Kurry, Country Club Hotel ..3988840 CLC Rasoi, Coral Deira, Dubai............................. 2248587 Spice Café, Town Centre Shopping Mall, ....... 3499951 Spice Lounge, Al Ghazal Mall ......................... 3453365 Sukh Sagar, Trade Centre Road ....................... 3967222 www.mydubaiconnection.com
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Senses, Gold Swiss - Belhotel Dubai.............. 3019888 Shoo Fee Ma Fee, Souk Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3118316 Tang, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ..................... 3993333 Teatro, Towers Rotana Hotel ........................... 3438000 The 25th, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa .......... 3995000 The Boardwalk, Dubai Creek & Yacht Club .... 2956000 The Explorer, Marco Polo Hotel ...................... 2720000 The Junction, Traders Hotel.............................. 4259889 The Kitchen, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Deira........ 2091234 The Rotisserie, The One & Only Royal Mirage .3999999 Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek ............................... 2271111 CLC Vintage, Wafi .............................................. 3240000 Vista Rooftop, Holiday Inn Express ................ 4275500 Vu’s, Emirates Towers Hotel ............................ 3300000 Warehouse, Le Meridien Dubai ....................... 2170000 Waves, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ................... 3993333 World Trade Club, Dubai World Trade Centre .. 3097979
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IRANIAN / PERSIAN Al Borz .............................................................. 3318777 Al Zumorrod, Carlton Tower Hotel ................ 2227111 Anar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........................... 3688505 Iranian Club, Oud Metha Road........................ 3367700 Pars Iranian Kitchen, Wilson building,............ 3984000 Persia Persia, Wafi............................................ 3244100 Sarband, Century Village .................................. 2833891 Shabestan, Radisson Blu Hotel ........................ 2057333 Shabestan, The InterContinental Hotel ........... 2227171 Shahrzad, Hyatt Regency Hotel ....................... 2091200 Special Ostadi, Al Musalla Road .................... 3971933 ITALIAN Al Fresco, Crowne Plaza.................................... 3311111 Andiamo!, Grand Hyatt.................................... 3172222 Andiamo!, Grand Hyatt.................................... 3171234 CLC Bellucci, Wafi............................................... 3244100 Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar................................. 4230982 BiCE, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah .......................... 3991111 CLC Biella, Wafi................................................... 3244666 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Capanna Nuova, Dubai Marine Beach Resort .3461111 Carluccois’s, Dubai Mall .................................. 4341320 Carnevele, Jumeirah Beach Hotel .................... 3480000 Casa Mia, Le Meridien Dubai .......................... 2824040 Cavalli Club, Fairmont Hotel .......................... 3329260 Centimetro, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................ 3666730 Certo, Radisson Blu Hotel ................................ 4355000 Ciro’s Pomodoro, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ... 3993333 Come Prima, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Garhoud.2820000 Cubo Pasta, Ibis Hotel ..................................... 3324444 Cucina, Courtyard by Marriott.......................... 8852222 Cucina, JW Marriott Hotel, Deira.................... 2624444 Da Vinci’s, Millennium Airport Hotel ............. 7039123 Dante, Grand Millennium Dubai, Tecom........ 4299999 Don Corleone, The Metropolitan Hotel .......... 3430000 Focaccia, Hyatt Regency Hotel ........................ 2091234 Frankies Italian Bar & Grill ............................ 3994311 Gusto, The Palm................................................ 4309466 Il Rustico, Rydges Plaza Hotel ......................... 3982222
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INTERNATIONAL Al Dawaar, Hyatt Regency Dubai..................... 3172222 CLC Al Nafoorah, Coral Deira, Dubai................... 2248587 Al Samar Lounge, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...... 3668888 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel............................ 7011111 Arboretum, Souq Madinat Jumeirah................. 3668888 Armoury Lounge, Souq Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 3413600 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 4095999 Atrium, Capitol Hotel, Bur Dubai.................... 3460111 Bab Al Yam, Burj Al Arab Hotel ...................... 3017777 Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi .................... 3993333 Baywatch, Sheraton Jumeirah Hotel ................. 3995533 Blue Orange, Westin Hotel............................... 3994141 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................ 2057333 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Café Insignia, Ramada Hotel ........................... 3519999 Cascades, The Fairmont Hotel ......................... 3325555 Celebrities, The One & Only Royal Mirage, ... 3999999 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana................................ 2820000 Da Gama, Century Village ............................... 2823636 Dar ElKamar.............................. 800 elkamar (3552627) Elements Café Restaurant, Wafi City.............. 3244252 Ember, The Address Dubai Mall....................... 4388888 Epicure.............................................................. 6029333 Evory Lounge, Kempinski Hotel, .................... 3413600 Fazaris, The Address Downtown ...................... 4368888 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Fountain, Movenpick Hotel ............................. 3366000 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2271111 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2127551 Inferno Grill, Marina Walk............................... 3689193 Jeema, Hatta Fort Hotel, Hatta......................... 8523211 K Grill, Kempinski Hotel.................................. 4095999 Kaleidoscope, The Palm.................................... 4262626 Khaymat Al Bahar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah..... 3668888 La Baie, Ritz Carlton ........................................ 3994000 La Cite, City Centre Hotel, Deira..................... 2941222 La Fontana, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Marguerite, Carlton Tower Dubai .............. 2227111 Latitude, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ....................... 3480000 Le Gourmand, Ibis Hotel ................................. 3324444 Le Rendevouz, Taj Palace Hotel ...................... 2232222 Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai..................... 3172222 Mazina, The Address Dubai Marina.................. 4367777 Oceana, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah ....................... 3991111 Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 CLC Planet Hollywood, Wafi................................ 3244100 Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Hotel .. 3998888 Saffron, Atlantis................................................. 4262626 Salmontini, Mall of the Emirates...................... 3410222 SeaBreeze, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort .. 3995555
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La Moda @ Media City..................................... 3669111 La Traviata, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Veranda, Movenpick Hotel, Bur Dubai....... 3366000 La Vinga, Century Village................................. 2820030 Le Dune Pizzeria, Bab Al Shams ..................... 8096100 Luciano’s, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.......... 3995000 Mama Oliva, Festival Centre............................ 2328622 Marzano, Al Manzil Hotel................................ 4201136 CLC Medzo, Wafi City ......................................... 3240000 Mosaico, Emirates Towers Hotel ..................... 3300000 Ossigeno, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort..... 3995555 Pax Romana, Dusit Thani Dubai ...................... 3433333 Prego’s Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............... 4350000 Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis ................................. 4262626 Segreto, Madinat Jumeirah................................ 3666730 Spendido, Ritz Carlton...................................... 3994000 Stefano’s, Marina Walk .................................... 4222632 The Conservatory, Emirates Golf Club............. 3802222 Toscana, Madinat Jumeirah............................... 3668888 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel ..................................... 2232222 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel .................................... 2113020 Vivaldi, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.2071717 JAPANESE Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana............................. 2820000 Bento-Ya............................................................ 3430222 Café Sushi, Fairmont Hotel ............................. 3118316 Creekside, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.. 2071750 Creekside, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.. 2281111 ET Sushi, Emirates Towers Hotel.................... 3300000 Haru, Emirates Road......................................... 8853897 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai ................................. 2170000 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai ................................. 2824040 Kisaku, Al Khaleej Palace Hotel ....................... 2231000 Manga, Beach Park Plaza Centre...................... 3428300 Minato, Raddison Blu Hotel............................. 2227171 Minato, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................. 2057333 Miyabi Sushi & Bento..3868444 / 800 649224 / 800 678744 Miyako, Hyatt Regency Hotel........................... 3172222 Miyako, Hyatt Regency Hotel........................... 2096717 Nobu, Atlantis................................................... 4262626 Noodle Sushi..................................................... 3211500 Okku, Monarch Dubai...................................... 5018777 Sakura, Crowne Plaza Hotel.............................. 3311111 Sakura, Taj Palace Hotel .................................. 2232222 Sho Cho’s, Dubai Marine Beach Resort............ 3461111 Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel .......................... 2227171 Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel .......................... 2057333 Sumo Sushi and Bento ..................................... 3435566 Sushi Sushi, Century Village ............................ 2829908 Sushi, Grand Hyatt Hotel ................................ 3172222 Sushi Times, Media City.................................. 3910198 Teppanyaki House, Ramada Hotel .................. 3519999 Teppanyaki House, Ramada Hotel .................. 5061150 The Dhow, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi............... 3993333 Tokyo@ The Towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers...3198088 Tokyo@ The Towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers.3300000 Toshi, Grand Millennium Hotel ...................... 4299999 Wagamama, Al Fattan Towers.......................... 3995900 Yakitori House, Ascot Hotel ............................ 3520900 30 | NOVEMBER Connector
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Yo! Sushi, BurJuman Shopping Mall................. 3594579 Zuma ................................................................. 4255660 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 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 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 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 www.mydubaiconnection.com
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RESTAURANT Nofara Café ....................................................... 4322023 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
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 CLC 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
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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
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saturday Gentle Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio,JBR Pilates Reformer 1 Exhale Fitness Studio,Motor City Reformer Introduction (12th & 26th) Exhale Fitness Studio,JBR Pilates Reformer 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Prenatal Pilates Mat Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Belly Dance Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Reformer Introduction(12t & 26th) Pilates Reformer 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Prenatal Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Spa Dunya Pilates Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Pre Natal Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Zumba Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Street Jazz Pre-Teen (Level 2) Sharmila Dance Studio Vertical Flex CMBC- Oasis Centre Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Belly Dancing - Level 1-2 Ballet Centre Spa Dunya Yin Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Hata Yoga Ballet Centre Belly Dancing - Level 3-4 Nisha Dance Center Bollywood Dance & fitness Class Tibetan Yantra Yoga Gems of Yoga CMBC- Springs Town Centre Zumba Sharmila Dance Studio Adult Street Jazz Ballet Centre Belly Dancing - Advanced CMBC- Springs Town Centre Belly Dance Beg
9.00am Patricia 9.30am Heba 9.30am Niloo 10.00am Heba 10.00am Dina 10.00am Maryliz 10.15am Manish 10.30am Niloo 10.30am Camilla 11.00am Neena 11.00am Maryliz 11.30am Niloo 11.30am Kavita 11.30am Manish 11.45am Camilla 12.00pm Wafa 12.45pm Kavita 2.00pm Manish 3.15pm Manish 3.15pm Kavita 4.00pm Wafa 4.30pm Manish 5.30pm Sharmila 5.30pm Shiona 5.45pm Kavita 6.00pm Lydia 6.00pm Rebecca 7.00pm Kavita 7.00pm Rebecca 7.00pm Lydia 7.00pm Nisha Shivnani 7.00pm Manish 7.00pm Myra 7.30pm Sharmila 8.00pm Lydia 8.00pm Myra
sunday Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Step & Tone Ballet Centre Ballet Barre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Hatha Flow Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Mat 1-2 Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Total Body Workout Ballet Centre Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Yoga Spa Dunya Pilates Mat 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Slimdown Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Gentle Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Mat 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Preg. Pilates Spa Dunya Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Latino Cardio Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City
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6.30am Jithu 7.45am Jithu 8.15am Emma 8.15am Heba 8.30am Elle 8.30am Susanna 8.30am Camilla 8.30am Ginny 9.00am Jithu 9.00am Jo 9.00am Heba 9.30am Susanna 9.30am Liris 10.00am Camilla 10.00am Heba 10.00am Wafa 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Liris
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Dubai Fitness Calendar - November 2013
Pilates Spa Dunya Pilates Reformer 1-2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Prenatal Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Bollywood dance & fitness class (ladies) Nisha Dance Center Aftro Dance Spa Dunya Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Stretching Spa Dunya Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Pre Natal Gems of Yoga Salsa Spa Dunya Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Elementary Ballet Sharmila Dance Studio Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Pilates Spa Dunya Intermediate Ballet Sharmila Dance Studio Prenatal Pilates Mat Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Yogalates Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Mat 1-2 Legs, Bums & Tums Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Mat 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Adult Ballet CMBC- Oasis Centre Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Power Yoga Aerobics Spa Dunya Ballet Centre Body Blast Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Latino Cardio Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Reformer 1-2 Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Bollywood Cardio Martial Arts Adult CMBC- Oasis Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Mat 1 CMBC- Springs Town Centre Belly Dance Beg Gems of Yoga Yoga for High Stress Job Exec.
11.00am Waf 11.00am Kat 11.15am Dina 11.30am Manish 11.30am Nisha Shivnani 12.00pm Wafa 12.45pm Kavita 2.00pm Kavita 2.00pm Wafa 3.15pm Manish 3.15pm Kavita 4.00pm Wafa 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Manish 5.00pm Sharmila 5.45pm Manish 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Wafa 6.00pm Sharmila 6.00pm Silvi 6.00pm Sarah 6.30pm Heba 6.30pm Slavica 7.00pm Silvi 7.00pm Anastasiya 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Manish 7.00pm Wafa 7.00pm Marina 7.30pm Liris 7.30pm Heba 7.30pm Carol 7.30pm Ayeshah 7.30pm Sajjad 8.00pm Silvi 8.00pm Myra 8.15pm Manish
mOnday Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Breathing (prior booking) Gems of Yoga Body Blast Ballet Centre Iyengar Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City BodySculpt Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Slimdown Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Jumpboard Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Reformer 2-3 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Meditation (prior booking) Gems of Yoga Pilates Mat ½ Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Reformer 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer 1-2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Spa Dunya Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Chanting (prior booking) Gems of Yoga Pilates Jumpboard Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Zumba Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City
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6.30am Jithu 7.45am Jithu 7.45am Manish 8.30am Marina 8.30am Naseem 8.30am Slavica 8.30am Liris 8.45am Ljiljana 9.00am Heba 9.00am Jithu 9.00am Manish 9.30am Ljiljana 9.30am Slavica 9.30am Camilla 10.00am Heba 10.00am Silvi 10.00am Wafa 10.15am Jithu 10.15am Manish 10.30am Ljiljana 10.30am Ayeshah
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10.45am Maria 10.45am Jessie 11.00am Heba 11.00am Camilla 11.30am Kavita 12.00pm Wafa 12:30pm Wafa 12.40pm Leyla 12.45pm Kavita 2.00pm Kavita 3.00pm Wafa 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Manish 5.30pm Elaine, Linley, Amber 5.45pm Manish 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.00pm Wafa 6.00pm Kat 6.30pm Heba 6.30pm Sabine 6.30pm Liris 6.45pm Catherine 6.45pm Ginny 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Manish 7.00pm Wafa 7.00pm Ljiljana 7.30pm Heba 7.30pm Sarah 8.00pm Ljiljana 8.00pm Emma 8.15pm Leyla 8.15pm Manish 9.15pm Leyla
TUESday Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Step & Tone Ballet Centre Fit Camp Ballet Centre Hatha Flow Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Ballet Barre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Mat 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Yoga Pilates Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Legs, Bums & Tums Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Mat 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Legs, Bums & Tums Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gentle Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Meditation Spa Dunya Street Jazz Sharmila Dance Studio Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Prenatal Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Bollywood Cardio Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Acro Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Prenatal Pilates Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Spa Dunya
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6.30am Jithu 7.45am Jithu 8.15am Emma 8.30am Marina 8.30am Elle 8.30am Silvi 8.30am Heba 9.00am Maryliz 9.00am Jithu 9.00am Jo 9.30am Heba 9.30am Michelle 10.00am Maryliz 10.00am Slavica 10.00am Silvi 10.00am Karima 10.00am Emma 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Heba 10.30am Ayeshah 11.00am Amanda&Sandy 11.00am Niloo 11.00am Wafa
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DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR
Body Step The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Zumba Ballet Centre Prenatal Pilates Mat Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Mummy & Me Yoga (7th & 21st ) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Belly Dance Spa Dunya Zumba Spa Dunya Belly Dance CMBC- Springs Town Centre Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Body Blaster Spa Dunya Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Body Jam The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Sharmila Dance Studio Teen Street Jazz Zumba Spa Dunya Pilates Reformer 1-2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Gentle Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Fitball Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Beginners Ballet Ballet Centre Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Pilates Pilates Mat 1-2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Mat 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Vinyasa Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Mat 2 CMBC- Oasis Centre Vertical Flex CMBC- Springs Town Centre Belly Dance Gems of Yoga Yoga for High Stress Job Exec. CMBC- Springs Town Centre Jazz Dance
Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Salsa Spa Dunya Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Stretching Spa Dunya Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Pre Natal Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Body Pump The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Gems of Yoga Slimdown Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Hatha Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Jumpboard Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR CMBC- Oasis Centre Belly Dance Coarse Beg. Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Reformer 1 Jazz Adult CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches Weight loss Circuit Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Reformer 2 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Latino Cardio Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Gems of Yoga Belly Dancing - Beginners Ballet Centre Hatha Yoga Spa Dunya CMBC- Oasis Centre Belly Dance CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 Adult Ballet Adult Street Jazz Sharmila Dance Studio Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Pilates Mat 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Tone Up Pilates Reformer Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Ashtanga Yoga CMBC- Springs Town Centre Zumba Ballet Centre Belly Dancing - Advanced Gems of Yoga Yoga for High Stress Job Exec.
11.30am Jithu Wafa 12.00pm 12.45pm Kavita 1.00pm Wafa 2.00pm Kavita 3.15pm Manish 3.15pm Kavita 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Manish 5.30pm Marit 5.45pm Manish 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Liris 6.15pm Sabine 6.15pm Heba 6.15pm Leyla 6.30pm Maryliz 6.45pm Christina 6.45pm Slavica 7.00pm Heba 7.00pm Liris 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Manish 7.00pm Lydia 7.00pm Rebecca 7.15pm Leyla 7.15pm Anastasiya 7.30pm Sharmila 7.30pm Maryliz 7.30pm Slavica 8.00pm Heba 8.00pm Dina 8.00pm Myra 8.00pm Lydia 8.15pm Manish
WEDNESday Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Breathing (prior booking) Gems of Yoga Yoga for High Stress Job Exec. Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer 2-3 Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Iyengar Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Weightloss Circuit Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Ballet Barre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer 2-3 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Hatha Yoga Meditation (prior booking) Gems of Yoga Pilates Mat 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Yoga 4 All Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Body Attack The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Preg. Pilates Spa Dunya Hatha Yoga Gems of Yoga Chanting (prior booking) Gems of Yoga Pilates Reformer 1-2 Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Prenatal Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Latino Cardio Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Zumba Ballet Centre Aerobics Spa Dunya Pilates Reformer 1 Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR
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6.30am Jithu 7.45am Jithu 7.45am Manish 8.15am Manish 8.30am Susanna 8.30am Naseem 8.30am Slavica 8.30am Heba 9.00am Ljiljana 9.00am Jithu 9.00am Manish 9.30am Susanna 9.30am Elle 9.30am Maria 10.00am Wafa 10.15am Jjthu 10.15am Manish 10.30am Susanna 10.30am Dina 10.30am Liris 10.45am Jessie 11.00am Wafa 11.00am Heba
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Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Sharmila Dance Studio Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Sharmila Dance Studio Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Ballet Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club CMBC- Springs Town Centre
11.00am Elle 11.30am Kavita 12.30pm Wafa 12.45pm Kavita 2.00pm Kavita 3.00pm Wafa 4.30pm Jjthu 4.30pm Manish 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Ayeshah 5.45pm Manish 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Wafa 6.00pm Sharmila 6.00pm Silvi 6.30pm Maryliz 6.30pm Sabine 6.30pm Susanna 6.30pm Elaine 6.45pm Slavica 7.00pm Silvi 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Manish 7.00pm Wafa 7.00pm Ginny 7.15pm Leyla 7.30pm Sajjad 7.30pm Maryliz 7.45pm Sarah 8.00pm Silvi 8.00pm Greg 8.15pm Leyla
Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Ballet Centre Ballet Centre Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Spa Dunya Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga
6.30am Jithu 7.45am Jithu 8.15am Emma 8.30am Ginny 8.30am Marina 8.30am Susanna 8.30am Silvi 8.30am Liris 9.00am Sarah 9.00am Jithu 9.30am Liris 9.30am Susanna 9.30am Slavica 10.00am Sarah 10.00am Silvi 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Slavica 11.00am Heba 11.30am Jithu 12.00am Wafa 12.45m Kavita 1.00pm Wafa 2.00pm Wafa 2.00pm Kavita 3.15pm Manish 3.15pm Kavita
THURSday Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Step & Tone Total Body Workout Body Blast Pilates Mat 2 Vinyasa Yoga Slimdown Yogalates Hatha Yoga Latino Cardio Pilates Reformer 1 Legs, Bums and Tums Pilates Stretch Gentle Yoga Hatha Yoga Pilates Mat 1 Prenatal Reformer Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Aerobics Stretching Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Pre Natal
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DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR
Prenatal Yoga Hatha Yoga Pilates Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Hip Hop Dance Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Elementary Ballet Bollywood Cardio Hatha Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Pilates Intermediate Ballet Prenatal mat Pilates Reformer 2 Hatha Flow Yoga Zumba Body Pump Body Sculpt Pilates Mat 2 Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Meditation Beginners Ballet Belly Dance Martial Arts Adult Pilates Reformer 1 Vinyasa Yoga Pilates Mat 1 RPM Belly Dance Coarse
Street Jazz Pree-Teen (Level 1A) Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Street Jazz Pree-Teen (Level 1B) Body Pump Pilates Mat 1 Hatha Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Teen Street Jazz Zumba Pilates Reformer 1 Body Sculpt Pilates Reformer 2 Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Pilates Contemporary Dance Yoga for High Stress Job. Exec.
Sharmila Dance Studio Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Sharmila Dance Studio The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Sharmila Dance Studio Spa Dunya Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya CMBC- Springs Town Centre Gems of Yoga
4.00pm Sharmila 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Manish 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Elaine 5.30pm Slavica 5.45pm Manish 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.00pm Wafa 6.00pm Jaeann 6.30pm Slavica 7.00pm Jaeann 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Manish 7.00pm Wafa 7.45pm Christina 8.15pm Manish
Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Nisha Dance Center Gems of Yoga The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga
10.15am Jithu 11.30am Jithu 12.30pm Nisha Shivnani 12.45pm Jithu 3.00pm Elaine 3.15pm Jithu 5.45pm Jithu 7.00pm Jithu
FRIDAY Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Bollywood dance & fitness class Hatha Yoga Kick Boxing Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga
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. 38 | NOVEMBER Connector
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SATURDAY Body Pump Zumba Latin Aerobics
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
10.00am Ria 11.00am Verna 5.00pm Khrystena
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
5.00pm Mary Win 7.00pm Raquel 7.00pm Natasha
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
10.00am Samar 11.00am Natasha 4.00pm Rasha
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
6.00pm Mary Win 6.00pm Khrystena 7.00pm Natasha
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
9.00am Rasha 11.00am Ria 7.00pm Samar
Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club
10.00am Aksana 4.00pm Natalia 5.00pm Andrea
SUNDAY Aqua Aerobics Spinning & Abs Body & Mind
MONDAY Fight Do Oriental Sensation TRX Circuit
TUESDAY Step & Abs Latin Aerobics Spinning & Abs
WEDNESDAY TRX Circuit ARKE Pilates X55
THURSDAY Yoga Zumba Body Pump
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DUBAI / SHARJAH FITNESS CALENDAR
Sharjah Fitness Calendar November 2013
Abu Dhabi Fitness Calendar - November 2013 MONday Modern Jazz Dance
EDD- Music Institute
6.15pm
Anastasiya
EDD- One to One Hotel
7.45pm
Sarah
EDD- Music Institute
6.30pm Hannah
EDD- Music Institute
6.15pm Anastasiya
TUESday Vertical flex
WEDNESday Adult Ballet
THURSday Modern Jazz Dance
Children’s Activity Classes Dubai - November 2013 Saturday Babies Ballet Primary Ballet GD 3 Ballet GD 4 Ballet GD 5 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Babies Taekwondo Thumbelinas Ballet (3-5 yrs) Baby Ballet Babies Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Baby Ballet Prep Ballet GD 2 Ballet GD 3 Ballet GD 4 Ballet GD 5 Ballet Beginners Taekwondo Prep Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 2 Ballet GD 1 Ballet Baby Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Babies Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Kids posture Pre-Primary Ballet GD 1 Ballet Intermediate Foundation Ballet Intermediate Ballet Advanced Foundation Ballet
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The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DESS Oud Metha The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Exhale, Murjan 1, JBR CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Wafi Turning Pointe - DESS Oud Metha Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Wafi CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre Spa Dunya The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre
9.00am Karen 9.00am Lizelle 9.00am Becki Laura 9.00am Helen 9.00am 9.00am Emma 9.15am Amie 9.15am Lizzie Karen 9.30am 9.30am Sabum 9.30am Lisa 9.30am Michelle 9.45am Lizelle 10.00am Reanne 10.00am Michelle 10.00am Becki 10.00am Karen 10.00am Helen 10.00am Jamie 10.00am Laura 10.00am Sabum 10.00am Lorna 10.00am Lizzie 10.00am Emma 10.15am Lizelle 10.30am Reanne 10.30am Michelle 10.30am Becki 10.45am Lorna 11.00am Reanne 11.00am Michelle 11.00am Wafa 11.00am Becki 11.00am Karen 11.00am Helen 11.00am Jamie 11.00am Laura
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The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DESS Oud Metha Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DESS Oud Metha The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - Wafi CMBC- Oasis Centre The Ballet Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Wafi Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif CMBC- Oasis Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Wafi The Ballet Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Spa Dunya CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches CMBC- Springs Town Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga CMBC- Springs Town Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR CMBC- Springs Town Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Nisha Dance Center
11.00am Sabum 11.00am Chris 11.00am Lizzie 11.00am Emma 11.15am Lizelle 11.15am Anastasiya 11.30am Reanne 11.45am Michelle 11.45am Anastasiya 11.45am Becki 11.45am Lizelle 11.45am Lizzie 12.00pm Karen 12.00pm Sabum 12.00pm Emma 12.00pm Reanne 12.15pm Michelle 12.15pm Anastasiya 12.15pm Lorna 12.45pm Reanne 12.45pm Lizelle 1.00pm Michelle 1.00pm Anastasiya 1.00pm Carmen 1.00pm Julia 1.00pm Helen 1.00pm Jamie 1.00pm Laura 1.15pm Karen 1.15pm Becki 1.15pm Lorna 1.15pm Lizzie 1.30pm Reanne 1.30pm Lizelle 2.00pm Helen 2.15pm Lorna 2.15pm Becki 2.15pm Reanne 2.15pm Michelle 2.30pm Anastasiya 2.30pm Jamie 2.30pm Laura 2.30pm Carmen 2.30pm Julia 3.00pm Jamie 3.00pm Helen 3.00pm Wafa 3.00pm Michelle 3.00pm Anastasiya 3.15pm Beck 3.30pm Jamie 3.30pm Anastasiya 4.00pm Reanne 4.00pm Julia 4.30pm Kavita 5.00pm Reanne 5.30pm Julia 6.00pm Reanne 6.45pm Julia 7.00pm Nisha Shivnani
ABU DHABI FITNESS CALENDAR / DUBAI - CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES
Intermediate Taekwondo Salsa Pre-Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Fairy Ballerina Strictly 4's Ballet GD 1 Ballet GD 2 Ballet Babies Ballet Primary Ballet Advanced Taekwondo Prep Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) GD 5 Ballet GD 6 Ballet GD 8 Ballet GD 2 Ballet GD 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Advanced 1 Modern Grade 1 Ballet GD 5 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Baby Ballet Prep Ballet GD 7 Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Babies Ballet Interfoundation Modern Kids Pilates Grade 3 Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Pointe Work Stretching 10+ Pre Primary Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Kids Yoga Grade 5 Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Intermediate Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Bollywood dance class
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SUNDAY Early Learning Program CMBC- Springs Town Centre Dance Mix German International School Primary Ballet Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim Baby Ballet CMBC- Springs Town Centre Thumbelina(3-5 yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City GymHop CMBC- Springs Town Centre Babies Ballet The Ballet Centre Beginners Irish Dancing The Ballet Centre Grade 1 Ballet Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim Fairies (5+ yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Fairy Ballerinas CMBC- Oasis Centre Pre Primary Ballet CMBC- Springs Town Centre Prep Ballet The Ballet Centre GD 1 Tap The Ballet Centre Babies Ballet The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Beginners Irish Dancing The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Yoga for Kids Pre-Primary Ballet Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre Grade 1 Ballet Turning Pointe - EIS Meadows Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Grade 3 Ballet TP Glee Club Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim Yoga/Gymnastic CMBC- Oasis Centre Cinderella (6+ yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Rhythmic Gymnastics(5-6 yo) Regent International School Karate Kid (Beginners) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR CMBC- Springs Town Centre Hip Hop Jr GD 2 Tap The Ballet Centre GD 5 Tap The Ballet Centre Grade 3 Ballet Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim Primary Ballet Hip Hop Jr CMBC- Oasis Centre Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim TP Glee Club Irish Dancing The Ballet Centre Giselle (9+ yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Karate Kid (Intermediate) Regent International School Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 years old) Spa Dunya Kids Yoga GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre GD 6 Ballet GD 8 Ballet The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - EIS Meadows Grade 2 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Grade 7 Ballet Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim Hip Hop Sr CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre Grade 1 Ballet Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim TP Glee Club Nisha Dance Center Bollywood dance class Irish Dancing The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim Grade 4 Ballet Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim Inter Fndtn Ballet Grade 5 Ballet CMBC- Springs Town Centre Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Regent International School GD 7 Ballet The Ballet Centre Pure Pointe Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif CMBC- Springs Town Centre Grade 8 Ballet
9.30am Aisha 2.00pm Silvi 2.15pm Emma 2.30pm Michelle 2.45pm Lisa 3.00pm Michelle 3.00pm Becki 3.00pm Siobhan Emma 3.15pm 3.15pm Lisa 3.30pm Anastasiya 3.30pm Michelle 3.30pm Laura 3.30pm Becki 3.45pm Helen 3.45pm Siobhan 3.45pm Karine 3.45pm Lara 4.00pm Laura 4.00pm Patty 4.00pm Aindrea 4.00pm Libby 4.00pm Anastasiya 4.00pm Lisa 4.00pm Julia 4.00pm Slavica 4.15pm Michelle 4.15pm Becki 4.15pm Helen 4.15pm Emma 4.30pm Lara 4.30pm Anastasiya 4.45pm Libby 4.45pm Siobhan 5.00pm Lisa 5.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Julia 5.00pm Vahida 5.00pm Laura 5.00pm Becki 5.00pm Helen 5.00pm Patty 5.00pm Aindrea 5.15pm Emma 5.15pm Michelle 5.15 Anastasiya 5.30pm Libby 5.30pm Nisha Shivnani 5.45pm Siobha 5.45pm Lara 5.45pm Lara 6.00pm Michelle 6.00pm Julia 6.00pm Laura 6.00pm Aindrea 7.00pm Michelle
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DUBAI - CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES
Babies Ballet Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Prep Ballet Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Babies Ballet Turning Pointe - GWA Al Barsha Little Gymnastics(3.5-4 yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Dance Mix German International School Pre-Primary Ballet Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim Prep Ballet Turning Pointe - GWA Al Barsha Prep Ballet Turning Pointe - GEMS Silicon Oasis Baby Ballet CMBC- Springs Town Centre Baby Ballet CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Pre-Primary Ballet Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Dance Mix (8-10 yo) German International School Strictly' 4's Ballet CMBC- Springs Town Centre Strictly' 4's Ballet CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Babies Ballet Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe - GEMS Silicon Oasis Pre-Primary Ballet Beginners Irish Dancing The Ballet Centre Rhythmic Gymnastics 3-4 The Ballet Centre Rhythmic Gymnastics(5-6 yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pre-Primary Ballet The Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Dramatics 1 (3-4 yo) The Ballet Centre Babies Ballet Prep Ballet The Ballet Centre Rhythmic Gymnastics 5-6 The Ballet Centre Primary Ballet CMBC- Springs Town Centre Pre Primary Ballet CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre Beginners Irish Dancing Babies Ballet Turning Pointe - GEMS Silicon Oasis Prep Ballet Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Pre-Primary Ballet Turning Pointe - GWA Al Barsha Spa Dunya Kids Ballet The Ballet Centre Primary Ballet GD 4 Ballet The Ballet Centre GD 5 Ballet The Ballet Centre Primary Ballet Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Sheif Grade 3 Ballet Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Rhythmic Gymnastics(7-8 yo) Dramatics 2 (5-6 yo) Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City The Ballet Centre GD 4 Tap CMBC- Springs Town Centre Grade 1 Ballet Primary Ballet CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre Rhythmic Gymnastics 7-12 Turning Pointe - GWA Al Barsha Primary Ballet Grade 7 Ballet Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim GD 1 Ballet The Ballet Centre Irish Dancing The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre GD 2 Ballet Glee Club Level 1 Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City Performance Workshop(7-12 yo) The Ballet Centre GD 3 Ballet Intermediate Ballet The Ballet Centre Advanced Foundation Ballet The Ballet Centre Grade 1 Ballet Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Intermediate Ballet yr.2 Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Sheif Cheerleading CMBC- Springs Town Centre Grade 2 Ballet CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - GEMS Silicon Oasis Primary Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics -2 7-12 The Ballet Centre Pure Pointe Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim
12.45pm Patty Patty 1.30pm 1.45pm Lizzie 2.00pm Julia 2.00pm Silvi 2.15pm Emma 2.30pm Lizzie 2.30pm Carmen 2.30pm Michelle 2.30pm Vicky 2.45pm Patty 2.45pm Silvi 3.00pm Michelle 3.00pm Vicky 3.00pm Libby 3.00pm Carmen 3.00pm Siobhan 3.00pm Angel 3.00pm Julia 3.15pm Jamie 3.30pm KTW 3.30pm Laura 3.30pm Karen 3.30pm Angel 3.30pm Michelle 3.30pm Vicky 3.45pm Siobhan 3.45pm Carmen 3.45pm Libby 3.45pm Lizzie 4.00pm Wafa 4.00pm Karen 4.00pm Jamie 4.00pm Laura 4.00pm Patty 4.00pm Lara 4.00pm Julia 4.15pm KTW 4.15pm Helen 4.15pm Michelle 4.15pm Vicky 4.30pm Angel 4.30pm Lizzie 4.30pm Emma 4.45pm Karen 4.45pm Siobhan 4.45pm Karen 4.45pm Libby 5.00pm Julia 5.00pm KTW 5.00pm Helen 5.00pm Jamie 5.00pm Laura Patty 5.00pm 5.00pm Lara 5.10pm Michelle 5.15pm Vicky 5:15pm Carmen 5.30pm Angel 5.30pm Emma
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Glee Club Level 2 Gym Kids Sr GD 6 Modern Grade 6 Ballet yr.1 Jazz2Pop Glee Club Level 3 Advanced 2 Ballet Contemporary Advanced F Ballet Hip Hop Jr Grade 5 Ballet
Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - GEMS Silicon Oasis Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Sheif CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- Springs Town Centre
5.30pm Libby 5.50pm Michelle 6.00pm Helen 6.00pm Emma 6.15pm Carmen 6.15pm Libby 6.30pm Laura 6.30pm Jamie Lara 6.30pm 6.30pm Vicky 6.30pm Michelle
TUESDAY Early Learning Program Babies Ballet Prep Ballet Prep Primary Ballet Strictly' 4's Ballet Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Babies Ballet Babies Ballet Prep Ballet Primary Ballet Babies Ballet Primary Ballet Strictly' 4's Ballet Strictly' 4's Ballet GD 1 Ballet GD 3 Ballet GD 4 Ballet Beginners Taekwondo Grade 1 Ballet Aurora(7-8 yo) Prep Ballet Prep Ballet Young Musicians 2 (4-5 yrs) Yoga Karate Kid (Beginners) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yrs old) Prep Ballet Babies Ballet Prep Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet GD 4 Ballet GD 5 Ballet Intermediate Taekwondo Pre-Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Young Musicians 3 (5-6 yrs) Pre-Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Jazz
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CMBC- Springs Town Centre 9.30am Aisha Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais 10.00am Aindrea Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais 10.35am Aindrea Aindrea Turning Pointe - Star Al Twar 2.45pm CMBC- Springs Town Centre 2.45pm Louise CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.00pm Christina CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 3.00pm Anastasiya The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Laura Jamie The Ballet Centre 3.00pm The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Becki The Ballet Centre 3.15pm Helen Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 3.15pm Lizzie CMBC- Springs Town Centre 3.15pm Louise CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.30pm Christina CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 3.30pm Anastasiya The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Becki The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Laura The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Sabum Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim 3.30pm Libby Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 3.30pm Lisa Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 3.45pm Lizzie Turning Pointe - Star Al Twar 3.45pm Aindrea Uptown Primary School 3.45pm Maristela The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club 3.45pm Karine Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 4.00pm Slavica Regent International School 4.00pm Julia The Ballet Centre 4.00pm Helen Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif 4.00pm Carmen Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills 4.00pm Emma Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim 4.00pm Lara CMBC- Springs Town Centre 4.00pm Louise CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 4.00pm Christina CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 4.00pm Anastasiya The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Becki The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Laura The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Sabum Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim 4.30pm Libby Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 4.30pm Lizzie Turning Pointe - Star Al Twar 4.30pm Aindrea Uptown Primary School 4.30pm Maristela Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif 4.45pm Carmen Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills 4.45pm Emma CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 4.45pm Anastasiya CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5.00pm Louise CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 5.00pm Christina
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Regent International School Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City CMBC- Oasis Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim Uptown Primary School The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 CMBC- Oasis Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches Regent International School Spa Dunya Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- JBR/Sadaf 1 Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim
5.00pm Julia 5.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Lara 5.00pm Silvi 5.00pm Ali 5.15pm Lisa 5.15pm Becki 5.15pm Libby Maristela 5.15pm 5.30pm Helen 5.30pm Jamie 5.30pm Laura 5.30pm Sabum 5:30pm Anastasiya 5:30pm Ali 5.45pm Emma 5.45pm Christina 6.00pm Julia 6.00pm Vahida 6.00pm Lizzie 6.00pm Lara 6.00pm Louise 6.00pm Anastasiya 6.15pm Libby 6.30pm Carmen 6.45pm Emma 7.00pm Lizzie 7.00pm Louise 7.15pm Libby
WEDNESDAY Early Learning Program Prep Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Kinder Music Baby Ballet Irish Dance New Strictly 4's Ballet Fairy Ballerina Prep Ballet Prep Ballet Prep Ballet Thumbelina (3-5 yo) Babies Ballet Prep Ballet Fairies (5+ yo) GD 1 Ballet GD 2 Modern Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Irish Dance Beg Pre-Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Cinderella (6+ yo) Babies Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 1 Ballet
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CMBC- Springs Town Centre 9.30am Aisha Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais 12.00pm Lorna Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais 12.45pm Lorna Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim 2.15pm Emma CMBC- Springs Town Centre 2.30pm Natalia CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 2.30pm Michelle CMBC- Springs Town Centre 3.00pm Siobhan CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.00pm Michelle CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 3.00pm Leyla The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Laura The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Jamie Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim 3.00pm Emma Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 3.00pm Lisa The Ballet Centre 3.15pm Becki Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 3.15pm Lizzie Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 3.30pm Lisa The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Laura The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Helen CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.30pm Michelle CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 3.30pm Leyla CMBC- Springs Town Centre 3.45pm Siobhan The Ballet Centre 3.45pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 3.45pm Becki Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 4.00pm Lisa Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills 4.00pm Carmen Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif 4.00pm Aindrea Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim 4.00pm Lara Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 4.00pm Lizzie Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim 4.00pm Emma
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Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8yrs old) Karate Kid (Intermediate) Inter F Ballet Dance Mix (8-10 yo) Bollywood Jr Aurora (7-8 yo) Intermediate Foundation Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Young Musicians 4 (6-7 yrs) GD 6 Ballet GD 7 Ballet GD 8 Ballet Advanced Taekwondo Hip Hop Jr Bollywood Sr Grade 3 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Kids Yoga Grade 3 Ballet Advanced F Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Jazz2Pop Grade 4 Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Grade 8 Ballet Grade 6 Ballet yr.2
Primary Ballet Irish Dance Jr Prep Ballet Young Musicians 4 (5-6 yrs) Jazz Dance (5-8 yrs) Primary Ballet GD 2 Ballet GD 8 Ballet Primary Ballet Giselle Kids Posture Grade 1 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Pre Vocational Ballet Street Jazz Grade 2 Ballet GD 5 Modern GD 5 Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Irish Dance Sr GD 4 Modern Grade 1 Ballet GD 7 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Intermediate Ballet Pure Pointe Kids Martial Arts Hip Hop Sr Irish Dance Adv Senior Jazz Advanced 2 Modern Grade 5 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Hip Hop (8-12yr)
CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills Jumeirah Music Centre Exhale, Murjan 1, JBR The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Spa Dunya Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills
4.15pm Michelle 4.30pm Siobhan 4.30pm Carmen 4.30pm Maristela 4.30pm Lisa 4.30pm Jamie 4.30pm Becki 4.30pm Laura Lorna 4.45pm 5.00pm Lisa 5.00pm Wafa 5.00pm Aindrea 5.00pm Lara 5.00pm Libby 5.00pm Aindrea 5.05pm Michelle 5.15pm Helen 5.15pm Jamie 5.15pm Carmen 5.15pm Siobhan 5.30pm Becki 5.45pm Lorna 6.00pm Laura 6.00pm Carmen 6.00pm Lizzie 6.00pm Aindrea 6.00pm Lara 6.00pm Libby 6.00pm Sajjad 6.00pm Michelle 6.15pm Siobhan 6.15pm Jamie 6.15pm Helen 6.30pm Libby 6.45pm Lorna 6.45pm Michelle 7.00pm Lizzie 7.00pm Carmen
CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina CMBC- Springs Town Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - DBS Emirates Hills Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe - Star Mirdif CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DBS Emirates Hills Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City CMBC- Oasis Centre
9.00am Lucy 9.30am Aisha 1.00pm Julia 1.30pm Patty 1.45pm Carmen 2.00pm Julia 2.30pm Jessica 2.30pm Michelle 2.30pm Patty 2.30pm Carmen 3.00pm Julia 3.00pm Aindrea 3.00pm Lorna 3.00pm Jessica 3.00pm Michelle 3.30pm Jessica 3.30pm Sabum 3.30pm Carmen 3.30pm Slavica 3.45pm Reanne
THURSDAY Early Learning Program Early Learning Program Little Gymnastics (3.5-4 yo) Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Prep Ballet Primary Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Prep Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Beginners Taekwondo Pre Primary Ballet Karate Kid(Beginners) Baby Ballet
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Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (6-8 yo) Kids Ballet Babies Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Primary Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Karate Kid (intermediate) Grade 1 Ballet Intermediate Taekwondo Pre Primary Ballet Babies Ballet Prep Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Primary Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Modern G2 + Tap G1 Grade 3 Ballet Boy’s Street Jazz Grade 2 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics(CG) Hip Hop/Jazz Grade 4 Ballet
CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 3.45pm Michelle Turning Pointe - Star Mirdif 3.45pm Lorna Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 4.00pm Julia Spa Dunya 4.00pm Wafa Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim 4.00pm Patty Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 4.00pm Lizzie Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif 4.00pm Aindrea Turning Pointe - DBS Emirates Hills 4.15pm Carmen CMBC- Springs Town Centre 4.15pm Jessica CMBC- Oasis Centre 4.15pm Reanne Exhale Fitness Studio, Motor City 4.30pm Slavica CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 4.30pm Michelle The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Sabum CMBC- Oasis Centre 4.45pm Reanne Turning Pointe - Star Mirdif 4.45pm Lorna Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim 4.45pm Patty Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif 5.00pm Aindrea CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5.00pm Jessica Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 5.15pm Julia CMBC- Oasis Centre 5.30pm Reanne Turning Pointe - Star Mirdif 5.30pm Lorna CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5.45pm Jessica Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches 6.00pm Lizzie Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif 6.00pm Aindrea CMBC- Oasis Centre 6.15pm Reanne CMBC- Springs Town Centre 6.45pm Jessica Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 6.45pm Julia CMBC- Oasis Centre 7.00pm Reanne Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches 7.00pm Lizzie
FRIDAY Kids Yoga
Gems of Yoga
4.30pm
Jithu
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Children’s Activity Classes Abu Dhabi - November 2013 SATURDAY Baby Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Grade 1 Balet Primary Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet
EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Hiltonia Hotel EDD- Hiltonia Hotel EDD- Hiltonia Hotel
10.00am Hannah 10.30am Hannah 11.00am Hannah 11.45am Hannah 1.15pm Hannah 2.00pm Hannah 2.45pm Hannah
EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel
3:15pm Hannah 3.45pm Hannah 4.45pm Hannah 5.30pm Hannah 6.30pm Hannah 6.45pm Hannah
EDD- Khalidiya Village EDD- Khalidiya Village EDD- Music Institute EDD- Khalidiya Village EDD- Music Institute EDD- Khalidiya Village EDD- Music Institute EDD- Khalidiya Village EDD- Khalidiya Village
2:45pm Hannah 3:15pm Hannah 3:30pm Anastasiya 4:00pm Hannah 4:15pm Anastasiya 4:45pm Hannah 5:15pm Anastasiya 5:30pm Hannah 6:15pm Hannah
EDD- Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD- Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel
3:00pm Michelle 3:15pm Hannah 3:30pm Michelle 4.15pm Hannah 4:15pm Michelle 5:00pm Michelle 5.15pm Hannah 6.00pm Hannah 6.30pm Hannah
EDD- Music Institute EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD- Music Institute EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD- Music Institute EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD- Music Institute EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD- Music Institute EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar
2:30pm Hannah 2:45pm Christina 3:00pm Anastasiya 3:00pm Hannah 3:15pm Christina 3:30pm Anastasiya 3:45pm Hannah 4:00pm Christina 4:00pm Anastasiya 4:30pm Hannah 4:45pm Christina 4:45pm Anastasiya 5:30pm Christina 5:30pm Hannah 5:30pm Anastasiya
SUNDAY Diddy Dance Primary Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Pointe Beginners Ballet Grade 7 Ballet
MONDAY Fairy Ballerinas Pre-Primary Ballet Beg Ballet Primary Ballet Intermediate Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Advance Ballet Street Jazz Istd Modern Grade 3
TUESDAY Strictly 4's Ballet Pre Intermediate Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Primary Ballet ISTD Modern Grade 4 Grade 7 Ballet Pointe Inter Ballet ISTD Tap Grade 4
WEDNESDAY Tap Beginners Strictly 4's Ballet Baby Ballet Tap Advance Pre Primary Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet RAD Grade 3 Grade 1 Ballet Primary Ballet RAD Grade 4 Grade 2 Ballet Modern Dance Club Hip hop Junior RAD Grade 5 Cheerleading
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EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A
6:15pm Christina
EDD- Music Institute EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Music Institute EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Music Institute EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel
3:30pm Anastasiya 3:45pm Hannah 4:15pm Anastasiya 4:30pm Hannah 5:00pm Hannah 5:15pm Anastasiya 5:30pm Hannah 6:15pm Hannah
ABU DHABI - CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES
Hip hip Senior
THURSDAY Beg Ballet Baby Ballet Intermediate Ballet Strictly's 4 Ballet Hip Hop Jr Advance Ballet Irish Dance Junior Irish Dance Senior
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Children’s Activity Classes Al Ain - November 2013 TUESDAY Primary Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Prep Ballet Pre Primary Ballet
EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts
4:15pm Reanne 5:00pm Reanne 5:45pm Reanne 6:15pm Reanne
EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts
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