September 2015 Connector Dubai

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September 2015

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his month I’m delighted to have one of my friends, and another mad cat lady, as our cover girl! I met Tash a few years ago through work and I’ve watched her grow her business to become one of Dubai’s leading agencies, and still be a shining example of how nice girls can come first! Speaking of cats, if you have a soft spot for the ‘underdog’ and a big heart, then please consider adopting one of 38smiles’ special needs cats looking for a loving home. Think your pet is the most beautiful in the world? Then check out Dubai’s newest modelling agency for animals! Love it, signing Bella up!

Here we are again - the kids are finally back to school! For some of us this means some much needed time to ourselves, so why not enjoy a treat with one of the many beauty special offers around town. If you’re a bit more useful with a make-up brush than I am, then you’ll love the new season tips from celebrity make-up artist Hannah Lisa.

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This month I’m loving this 70’s inspired skirt from Alice and Olivia, Warehouse’s cute satchel and Whish’s Body Oils…lush!

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A COFFEE WITH… Tash Hatherall MAKER’S MARKET ARTE turns 10!

SEVENTIES SILHOUETTE This season’s fashion trends SALMON TWO WAYS Lasagne and burgers!

BACK TO SCHOOL Nurseries, schools and more FURRY FRIENDS Looking for a home EDITOR’S PICKS My top beauty treats AUTUMN WINTER Make-up trends WHICH FRUIT JUICE… Is right for you?

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Really liked the article on fat fighting foods last month - though I admit I was surprised to see peanut butter on there! I might even reconsider adding it to my diet, though I’m not really a fan! Nancy

I enjoyed reading the interview with Lama Younis in the August issue. What an inspirational woman and a great example of what can be achieved if you have the drive and the passion to make a change in the world. Best regards, Judith

Loved the summer lollies to make with the kids! They were delicious but I wish you’d warned me about the mess afterwards! Narja

It was great to see the article in the August issue about pet fostering. My husband and I have done this many times over the years and it is hugely rewarding. To take a nervous and unhappy dog and help them learn how to trust and enjoy life again is, for us, what life is all about. We ended up keeping our last foster dog and can’t imagine life without him! Well done Connector for highlighting this topic. Yours, Lynette 20 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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A coffee with…

Tash Hatherall

Managing Director of TishTash Marketing and Public Relations and TishTash Talent.

What brought you to do Dubai?

I moved to Dubai nearly 5 and a half years ago. Living and working overseas was something I’d always wanted to do.

I’d always thought I may end up in America, but one of my university friends was working here for a big media company and I sent him my CV and asked him to think of me if anything relevant came up.

Within a month it had; I spent the next 2 years working for one of the biggest government owned media companies heading up marketing for a number of their brands. It was a busy and tough couple of years, but I learned a lot about working in the Middle East, and I met many great people who have been instrumental in where I am today.

Describe a typical day.

I’m a morning person - I find I get my best work done before everyone else wakes up. Usually I get up around 5am, do an hours work and then head to the gym. However busy I am, I like to start the day in the gym as I find it good for managing stress and my overall sanity.

The one thing I love about what I do is that no one day is the same, and it’s hard to predict how a day will start or finish.

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or features for magazines, meeting new business prospects, or spending time with my lovely team plotting and planning our future campaigns and events. When I get home I usually spend a couple of hours working my way through my crazy inbox trying to clear it before it starts again the next day! People seem to think I spend my evenings at glamorous cocktail parties or attending swanky events in nice dresses, and I do… now and again! However, the truth is these days I’m happier sat in my pyjamas on my sofa watching Downton Abbey or a good film.

How did you get into this profession?

Quite accidentally! They say the average person will have 5 different careers in their www.connector.ae

life and I believe this is true. I studied psychology at university and my plan was to be a clinical psychologist, until I realised it involved spending many nights sleeping in a hospital as part of the training. I changed my plans and ended up studying for a Masters in Marketing, followed by a PhD in Management (Consumer Behaviour). My area of research was addictive consumption - yes, shopaholicism. The irony is not lost on me as someone who likes to shop! I was following the academic path, lecturing and tutoring at Exeter University, whilst researching online shopaholicsm and then one day I had that epiphany moment where I knew I’d still be sitting in that same spot in 20 years’ time. So I decided to make the change and I accepted a graduate role with an agency that is today part of the global agency network, Havas. After a few years in media planning and buying, I moved into a number of PR and marketing roles, and have enjoyed life - agency and client-side.

What is the best thing about your job?

Probably the people I get to meet on a daily basis - I come across such interesting people from all walks of life. From clients in different industries, to journalists and my team, I learn so much from them all. I have met some of my closest friends through work, and people I know will be in my life forever. I also get free spa treatments at my client spas and a lot of beauty products that never fails to put a smile on my face either!

And the worst?

Work/life balance can be tough. Since launching my agency 3 and a half years ago I have worked pretty much 7 days a week, 20 hours a day and have sacrificed a lot, including holidays and sadly, relationships.

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pay off in the future and will leave a legacy that I am very proud of.

What was a standout moment in your career?

In the 16 years I have been working in marketing and communications I have been blessed with some amazing career moments, so picking one is impossible! In terms of my own business, the success I have achieved in just 3 years, a very short period of time, makes me pinch myself every day.

Representing 32 amazing beauty brands in the region and becoming one of the biggest beauty PR agencies and the go-to for beauty PR and marketing is something I never dreamed of. Those who know me know that I never dreamed that TishTash could grow and be what it is today - my plan was to do a little freelance, go to yoga and get my nails done! I still pinch myself every day and am a little stunned at all I have achieved and I feel excited to see what the future holds.

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

Two things really! Firstly, work hard - I know it may sound obvious, but I see so many graduates and people starting out who are just not prepared to work hard and to show they really want to be there. I firmly believe that whilst aptitude is important, hard work does pay off.

Secondly, love what you do! Passion and a love for what you do goes a long way. It is a sales job really, so you need to love what you do, the brands, and people you represent.

This is my personal policy for my agency - I only take on brands and clients that I 100% believe in.

Your motto

Be nice! I have heard it said many times that you can’t be nice and do well in business. However, I totally disagree with this and I am making it my mission to prove it wrong and be a shining example of how you can succeed by being nice.

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THIS month

Spandau Ballet

Spandau Ballet, one of Britain’s great iconic bands, will bring their Soul Boys of the Western World tour to Dubai World Trade Centre on Thursday 17th September. Ticket prices are Dhs 300 for regular seating, Dhs 450 for golden Circle and Dhs 650 for Premium.

Visit www.doneevents.com/done-liveentertainment/spandau-ballet.

Swan Lake Acrobatic Ballet

Combining the traditional art and skills of Chinese acrobatics with opera and ballet dancing, the Great Chinese State Circus brings the story of Swan Lake to the Dubai World Trade Centre stage from Thursday 3rd to Saturday 5th September. Admission prices range from Dhs 195 (bronze) to Dhs 2,500 (royal). For tickets visit dreamscape-concerts.ae or call 04-3388910 or call Platinum List on 04-4573212.

Midge Ure

Multi award winning Midge Ure returns to Dubai with a live band to perform both his solo and Ultravox hits at The Irish Village on Thursday 24th September. Tickets are priced at Dhs 125. Call 04-2395000 or visit www.facebook.com/events/431876250316512.

An exciting line-up

Ellie Goulding is live in Dubai on Thursday 24th September together with Thirty Seconds To Mars on Friday 25th as part of Dubai Music Week (DMW) 2015. The names of two more music heavyweights for the concert nights, as well as world renowned celebrity guest speakers and hosts for the master classes will be released in the coming weeks. Tickets for both concerts are priced at Dhs 295 for general admission, Dhs 395 for fan pit access, and Dhs 550 for VIP admission. Visit www.dubaimusicweek.ae or www.ticketmaster.ae.

French Wind Quintet

The Dubai Concert Committee brings us a mesmerising night of music on Thursday 10th September with five musicians playing chamber music at The One and Only Royal Mirage.

The French Wind Quintet comprises of Phillippe Bernold on flute, Olivier Doise on oboe, Patrick Messina on clarinet, Julien Hardy on bassoon and Herve Joulain on the horn. Formed just over a year ago, the French Wind Quintet have all been trained by maestros and performed around Europe and are coming to Dubai for the very first time. For ticket details, call 04-3313832 or visit www.dcc.ae/event/french-wind-quintet.

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THIS month

Ice Warrior Challenge

The annual Ice Warrior Challenge is back at Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates on Friday 2nd October.

For the sixth consecutive year, the entire facility will be transformed into a snowy obstacle course, challenging participants to push the boundaries of their physical fitness in minus 4 degrees. The Challenge is open to group or individual participants of all fitness levels, 16 years old and up and costs Dhs 250 per entry. Registration must be completed by 27th September.

All proceeds will go to the Dubai Center for Special Needs. To help you prepare and build up your fitness levels, Ski Dubai is bringing back its much loved Snowrobics. The training classes are held in subzero temperatures and are sure to get your heart rate pumping. Classes will begin on 6th September and will be held on Sundays and Tuesdays at 7pm throughout September. One session will cost you Dhs 80 or pay Dhs 600 for a package of 8 sessions. Visit www.premieronline.com.

Immortals

Lawrie Shabibi presents Immortals by Adel Abidin, the artist’s second solo exhibition at the gallery, running from 14th September to 5th November.

Immortals takes a playful look at the manufactured nature of Arab media and raises important questions of the role that it has played in shifting geographic boundaries and allegiances. Working in a new medium, Abidin transfers to painting his graphic imagery and brand of ironic humour for which his video art is recognised. Located at Unit 21, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai. Call 04-3469906 or visit www.laurieshabibi.com.

Dubai International Dance Festival

The Dubai International Dance Festival is a unique multi-arts event that has a reputation for attracting some well-known dance companies, classical dance academies, youth orchestras, bands, and music ensembles from around the region and the world. This year’s event takes place at Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa from Monday 14th to Monday 21st September and admission is Dhs 250. Visit www.dubaidancefestival.com/2015 or call 050-2777475.

Happy birthday!

ARTE (Artisans of the Emirates) turns 10 this September, so visit the 10th anniversary market on Friday 11th September at Times Square Center, Dubai between noon and 7pm. To celebrate there will be a new look and layout to the market.

In front of the lifts, crafters will be giving demos and workshops on how they make their goods, be it knitting, crocheting, metal working or painting. Fun and creative stalls with fabulous displays made by makers resident to the UAE will cover two floors. Look out for the handcrafted bunting created by individual stall holders too.

Visit www.arte.ae.

Wedding fair

Plan every detail of your dream wedding with the help of the experts at The Address Wedding Fair 2015, taking place on 25th and 26th September at The Address Downtown Dubai. Now in its seventh edition, the fair will cover wedding concepts to the execution of preand post-wedding events, hair dressing, make-up, transportation, flowers, food and accommodation for guests, among others. Bridesto-be and wedding planners can meet with experienced wedding planning professionals to determine the latest accessories, discover the best photographers, decide on charming wedding invitations, pick the best entertainment options and interact with travel consultants to finalise honeymoon trips. Visit www.theaddress.com/weddingfair.

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Maker’s Market

THIS month

This month sees ARTE The Makers’ Market’s 10th anniversary! Drop by on Friday 11th September for unique handmade goodies in Times Square Center Dubai. Here’s just some of the things on offer.

Sparklefairy

Laila Lambert is a British crystal expert based in Dubai. Laila makes crystal bracelets, necklaces and rings to help attract different things into your life. Whether you are looking for love, cleansing, protection or help with health issues such as eczema, there’s a bracelet for everything. They also feature charms with inspirational sayings such as ‘love’ or ‘dream a little dream’.

When you stop by Laila’s stall she’ll be happy to explain what each crystal is for and advise which ones are best for you.

Ylabes

Jawad Sebaali is a Lebanese Canadian and has lived in Dubai for 20 years. Jawad learnt how to make soap in Marseille, in the south of France where the famous savon de Marseille is produced.

He will happily chat about his products and the soap making process, and often takes feedback from customers and incorporates suggestions into the next batch of bars for the stall.

Many of the soaps are fragranced with vanilla or cocoa for example, but there is also an unfragranced option, which is extremely popular for those with sensitive skin. If you like a good old soak in the tub then treat yourself to some Ylabes bath salts!

ICI ET LA, mes petites pochettes

ICI ET LA is a textiles stall run by Frederique Declercq from France. Sewing is a passion of hers and she runs up toiletry bags and little bags to conceal things like underwear, socks and other everyday items.

Frederique loves gathering fabrics for the bags she says it’s ‘like being in a sweet shop’! These homey bags have colourful checks, polka dots or stripes and some have little labels that say things like ‘my pyjamas’ or ‘my socks’.

Zandra’s Fairy Trees

Alexandra Mirovska from Slovakia has been in Dubai for four years and makes ‘fairy trees,’ decorative miniature trees that light up and are popular with little girls. The trees are made with 28 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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inthesandpit

Adele Manwaring grew up in rural Australia.

Her mother, an art teacher, taught her how to create patterns and make clothes. From just 5 years old Adele was running up clothes for her teddy bears on an old Singer sewing machine.

After 20 years in architecture, Adele realised her passion for fabrics was still strong and enrolled in a fashion course in Sydney where inthesandpit was born.

Adele makes children’s clothing. Maxi dresses in florals and pastels for little girls, which sit alongside moustache shorts for boys. She loves using quirky labels like ‘Washing instructions: remove child before washing.’! beading wire, Swarovski crystal and glass beads.

Knitting, embroidery, drawing and sculpture have long been part of her life. When making the products, Alexandra keeps her customers in mind, which is why she chooses quality crafting materials, such as organic, recycled or bamboo cotton.

Favourite Things

Australian potter and mosaic artist Roberta Jack makes functional stoneware as well as decorative and sculptural ceramics.

Her hand cut pashmina pins are a big hit, and Roberta’s influence from Middle Eastern culture is evident in her hand of Fatima pashmina pins.

Her crockery comes in various styles; earthy pieces sit happily next to more modern off-white plates and you can expect to see anything from a blue peacock to a red love heart finishing these everyday pieces. There are also wheel-thrown pots available, that come in a variety of glazes, so there’s something for everyone. www.connector.ae

ARTE The Makers’ Market anniversary market will be at Times Square Center Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, on Friday 11th September from 12 noon to 7pm and then again on Friday 25th September. The Ras al Khaimah market will be on Friday 18th September at Al Hamra Mall.

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illennium Executive Apartments is conveniently located in the Grand Mall complex in Al Khuwayr Al Janubiyyah, 15 minutes from Muscat International airport and within easy reach of Muscat’s leading shopping malls and business centres.

Wi-Fi connection, iPod/iPad docking station, LCD TV and DVD player, and touch button room management system are some of the integrated technological features in your one, two, or three-bedroom apartment.

A restaurant, café, and boardroom for up to 12 people complete the facilities. You can also enjoy complimentary use of the adjoining Premedion Club Oman with fitness centre, private ladies’, kids’ and family pools.

COMPETITION Millennium Executive Apartments is giving one Connector reader the chance to win a two-night stay in a two-bedroom apartment including breakfast for two adults and two children (valid for stays until 30th December). Terms and conditions apply. Simply answer the following question by 28th September 2015. Note: Prizes must be collected by 1st December 2015. To enter visit www.connector.ae or www.facebook.com/ connectordubai.

How far is Millennium Executive Apartments from Muscat airport?

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The Woman in Black

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ward winning producers Popular Productions present Susan Hill’s legendary ghost story in this acclaimed stage production. Now celebrating 25 terrifying years in London’s West End, Stephen Mallatratt’s thrilling adaptation has been seen by over 7 million people, transporting audiences into an atmospheric and terrifying ghostly world.

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a ‘Woman in Black’, engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further into his darkest memories, the borders between make-believe and reality blur as the ‘Woman in Black’ reveals her terrible purpose. Featuring a brilliant West End cast, this heart-stopping production returns to Dubai due to overwhelming demand.

Showing at the Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah from 10th October.

Visit www.seewomaninblack.com.

COMPETITION Popular Productions is giving 2 Connector readers the chance to win 2 tickets to the show on 12th October 2015. Simply answer the following question by 30th September 2015. Note: Prizes must be collected by 11th October 2015. To enter visit www.connector.ae or www.facebook.com/ connectordubai.

The Woman in Black is a …?

A. Ghost story B. Love story C. True story

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Getaways... Home

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A capital deal

Yas Viceroy, Abu Dhabi offers the Splash or Speed Package from Dhs 915 per night that includes a day of fun at Yas Waterworld or Ferrari World.

Alternatively, book the Suite, Stay & Play Package from Dhs 1,049 per night and receive Dhs 200 credit per day to indulge at one of the outstanding restaurants or relax at ESPA Spa. This is valid until 30th September. Call 02-6560700.

Tee off

Banyan Tree Beach is located on the tip of the Peninsula and the neighbouring Al Hamra Golf Club is only a short boat ride away from Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach. The award-winning golf course is suitable for all levels of golfers and offers spectacular views over the Al Hamra lagoon. The Tee Off and Spa package is valid for stays until 30th October. Based on a minimum three-night stay, the package starts from Dhs 1,875 per villa per night for a Beachfront Pool Villa at Banyan Tree Ras Al Khaimah Beach or in an Al Rimal Deluxe Pool Villa at Banyan Tree Al Wadi and includes daily breakfast for two and daily transfers to Al Hamra Golf Club. Call 07-2067777 or email reservations-alwadi@banyantree.com.

The island life

Anantara Desert Islands Resort & Spa on Sir Bani Yas Island have an exclusive special offer on their one bedroom Anantara Pool Villas at Dhs 1,999 per villa per night (terms and conditions apply). Sir Bani Yas Island is a showcase of nature-based tourism and animal welfare in Arabia. A working island sanctuary and former royal wildlife reserve, Sir Bani Yas is home to thousands of free roaming wildlife and birds, many of them endangered.

Call 02-6561399 or email crome@anantara.com.

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Take a break

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri offers an unbeatable package for families wanting to relax and unwind in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy a luxurious break in a sumptuous suite for two adults and three children with a complimentary adjoining room for added comfort starting at Dhs1,650 per night. The package includes daily buffet family breakfast and 25% discount on spa treatments and is available until 31st December for a minimum of two nights.

Visitwww.shangri-la.com.

The perfect getaway

City Seasons Hotels has family packages from as little as Dhs 325 per person.

Royal Rose offers a Deluxe Room stay with breakfast and entrance to Ferrari Park or Yas Waterworld from Dhs 849 per couple. City Seasons Dubai Hotel and City Seasons Suites have packages starting from Dhs 325 per night for a family of four, including breakfast.

City Seasons Al Hamra Abu Dhabi offers free entry to their private beach on Saadiyat Island as well as the transfers within their family package from Dhs 649. City Seasons Al Ain gives the option to visit Al Ain Zoo or Wadi Adventure Park with a Full Board family package for a family of four with a minimum stay of 2 nights from Dhs 888. Finally, City Seasons Muscat starts from Dhs 600 for half board, late checkout, and health club benefits and discount. Visit www.cityseasonshotels.com. www.connector.ae

A Muscat babymoon

With The Chedi Muscat, mothers-tobe can now take time out to indulge and pamper at The Spa, which has recently introduced a specialist Earthlite Maternity Bed, the only bed of its kind in Oman that has been designed especially to let pregnant women lie at ease during their time of indulgence for complete comfort and relaxation. Under the hands of an expert therapist, pregnant mothers will leave feeling revitalised and rejuvenated with an array of treatments including the Ila Mother-To-Be Massage. Rates start from OMR 171 per night including a 90-minute Ila MotherTo-Be Massage. Call (968) 24 52 44 00 or visit www.ghmhotels.com/en/muscat.

Thai temptation

Iniala Beach House, a renowned boutique residence nestled on Natai Beach just north of Phuket, Thailand really is the ultimate luxury getaway. Enjoy a five-night package staying in your own private villa with three suites priced from USD 2,375 per night. Benefits include an Eid buffet, villa manager and spa therapists, onehour fitness activities, breakfast and wifi, VIP fast track at immigration and airport transfers.

This offer is valid for stays between 1st and 30th September. Visit www.iniala.com.

Stay longer

Eclectic, authentic cuisine, centuries of history and generations of tradition make Malta the ideal destination for a family getaway this Eid Al Adha. Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa Malta is inviting GCC residents to stay longer and discover more of this stunning destination with 30% off all stays for the upcoming period.

Rates start from Euro 175 per night, room only, inclusive of VAT. Visit www.corinthia.com.

Walking with giants

Thailand’s Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is renowned for its highly acclaimed onsite Elephant Camp, which offers an inspirational range of fun, interactive and educational experiences with its friendly herd of rescued gentle giants. In a natural extension of these ethical elephant activities, a new two-hour Walking with Giants experience has been introduced offering a more personal and enriching encounter. Walking with Giants, along with the Mahout Experience and Elephant Learning Experience, is offered as part of the resort’s luxurious all-inclusive Discovery Package. A range of additional elephant activities (Elephant Yoga, Sunset Elephant Trek, Dining by Design at the Baby Elephant Camp and Elephant Picnic) are available at an extra charge. Visit www.anantara.com. www.connector.ae

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COMING soon

Al Murray – One Man, One Guvnor

Rated as one of the finest comedians from Great Britain, Al Murray is coming to Dubai for another brand new and hilarious show. Catch him at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Friday 2nd October. Tickets are priced at Regular Dhs 300 and VIP - Dhs 500. Visit www.doneevents.com/ done-live-entertainment/al-murray-2015.

Dubai Celebrity Smash!

This month sees the launch of the first edition of ‘The Dubai Celebrity Smash’. The event is set to be an annual sporting attraction and will feature multiple sporting activities such as golf, karting, paintball, volleyball, soccer, rugby, basketball and more with local and international celebrities at the helm. Kicking off on 16th October with the Dubai Celebrity Golf Tournament, followed by an action packed programme, these celebrity fuelled sporting events are designed to bridge the gap between UAE sports lovers and celebrities and shine a light on local charities and foundations. Some of the celebrities already confirmed to participate in the program are Kevin Sorbo, Ron Perlman, Don Johnson and Dennis Quaid. For further details, visit www.dubaicelebritysmash.com.

Mark your fashion calendar Fashion Forward (FFWD), the region’s definitive fashion platform, returns for its sixth season this October. Once again, the best couture, ready-to-wear and accessories designers of Middle Eastern origin or regionbased will showcase their latest collections. FFWD’s sixth season will take place from 22nd to 25th October at Madinat Jumeirah.

For more information email info@fashionforward.ae or visit www.fashionforward.ae.

The world’s brightest 5k run

Following in the footsteps of Chicago, New York, London, Sydney and Singapore, thousands of Electric Runners are expected to descend on Meydan when the ActiveLife Electric Run 5K hits Dubai on Friday 6th November. The event has already captivated one million people in over 30 cities around the world, and now fans in the Middle East have the chance to buy their tickets to this extraordinary experience. The organisers will create seven themed course lands for the Dubai event which include Electro Rainforest, Rainbow Road, Candy Lane, Neffmaus Land, Colour Brick Road, The Powerhouse and Under the Sea. For ticket details, visit www.ElectricRun.ae.

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Bon Jovi live

The legendary rock music icons are returning to Abu Dhabi this October and tickets are available now! Bon Jovi will be live on Thursday 1st October at the du Arena, Yas Island and are set to rock the UAE with a spectacular show that’s not to be missed. Tickets start from Dhs 295 and are available at www.ticketmaster.ae and all Virgin Megastores across the UAE or by calling 800 TM UAE (86 823). www.connector.ae

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FASHION update

Seventies Silhouettes This Autumn/Winter 2015 sees a throwback to seventies style - so get groovy with flares, fringe, and florals!

Bebe Michael Kors Alice & Olivia Bebe Coast

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Rag & Bone

Max Mara

Banana Republic

Gianvito Rossi

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DINING out

Lazy days

BreakSlow at Fairmont The Palm is back every Friday and offers a long, lazy breakfast-to-lunch brunch experience and outstanding views of the Dubai Marina Skyline and the Arabian Gulf. Available at Flow Kitchen, prices start from Dhs 225 with kids under five dining free and six to 12 year olds paying Dhs 100. Ask about kids’ club access and half-price pool and beach access. Call 04-4573457 or visit www.fairmont.com/palm.

Olé!

Dubai’s celebrated Spanish restaurant Casa De Tapas at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club invites you to Friday brunch and the best Spanish party in town. Enjoy a delicious array of Spanish cuisine washed down with the finest Sangria for Dhs 199 (soft beverage), Dhs 249 (house spirits, beer and wine) and Dhs 299 (house spirits, beer, wine and bubbly). Call 04-4161800 or visit www.dubaigolf.com.

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Calling all carnivores

Crescendo at Anantara The Palm Resort & Spa offers an exciting dining experience to all meat lovers in Dubai. Butcher’s Night features top quality meat and an array of flavourful sauces, along with fresh salad and a scrumptious dessert station. This is available every Thursday for Dhs 220 (food only) or Dhs 350 (with house beverages). Email restaurants.dubai@anantara.com or call 04-5678304.

Go Latino

Enjoy the drama of the Argentine Tango at Gaucho steakhouse, DIFC, with Gaucho Mirada every Wednesday.

Then the Gaucho Asado brunch is served every Friday priced at Dhs 320 with soft drinks, the Signature brunch at Dhs 395 with soft drinks and selected house beverages, and the Virtuoso brunch at Dhs 495 with selected house beverages and sparkling Argentine. Finally, the Gaucho Roast every Saturday finishes off the weekend for Dhs 185 per person or Dhs 350 for two.

Call 04-4227898 or visit www.gauchorestaurants.ae.

Gluten and guilt-free

Per Te Ristorante e Café has handcrafted glutenfree menu items to cater to those with glutenintolerance and allergies.

The authentic Italian specialities are also ideal for health-conscious diners.

The restaurant sources gluten-free pastas from reputed manufacturers and suppliers and the extensive menu features antipasti, salads, pasta, risotto, sides and indulgent desserts.

Per Te is located behind Jumeirah Plaza, Jumeirah 1.

Call 04-3446455 or email to info@perte.ae. www.connector.ae

Irresistible offers

Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai’s signature Pan-Asian Restaurant serving five different cuisines under one roof, is all set to welcome back diners this month after a complete revamp.

Check out Happy Hour at Toshi from 5.30pm to 7pm or from 11pm to 1am; the à la carte set dinner menu priced at Dhs 195 (food only), Dhs 225 (food only, including a wider selection of dishes) and Dhs 375 (with four hours of unlimited selected beverages); and the Saturday Brunch priced at Dhs 195 (food only) and Dhs 375 (with four hours of unlimited beverages). A child policy applies.

Visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com.

Eid brunch

Gather your family and friends for the Eid brunch at nosh restaurant, Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers. Available on Friday 25th September, prices are Dhs 205 for buffet and soft beverages, Dhs 315 for buffet and selected beverages and Dhs 535 for buffet, selected beverages and bubbly. Kids aged six and under dine free. Call 04-4380000.

True to its name

California calling

Delphine Restaurant & Bar at The H Dubai, unveils a Sparkling Hollywood Friday Brunch concept. The Soft Brunch package is Dhs 250 (includes selected soft drinks), Sparkling Brunch is Dhs 390 (includes bubbles, wines, cocktails and beers), and Hollywood Champagne Brunch is Dhs 590 (those who select this package can enjoy same beverage options complimentary from the Delphine Bar until 6pm). Call 04-5018623.

Check out the theme nights at Choices restaurant Al Bustan Rotana.

Sunday is Meat Lovers night priced from Dhs 199, Monday offers Latin American cuisine at Buena Comida night starting from Dhs 179, Tuesday is Italian night from Dhs 179, Wednesday is Seafood & Lobster night priced at Dhs 249 (food only), and Thursday is Brasserie night priced from Dhs 179. Call 04-2820000 or visit www.rotanatimes.com.

Crazy for crab

Crab Tavern Dubai at Media One Hotel invites you to Mighty Monday from 5pm where you can enjoy bottomless shrimp and two cocktails for Dhs 150.

Alternatively, daily Crabby Hour from 5pm to 8pm offers selected cocktails, beers and wine for Dhs 25.

Call 04-4207489 or visit www.crabtavern.ae. www.connector.ae

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DINING out

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te & Tes d e i r T

Toshi @ Grand Millennium Dubai

Petals Terrace @ Time Oak Hotel & Suites If you’re looking to catch the match while enjoying great food and a shisha, then try Petals Terrace at the Time Oak Hotel & Suites. This oriental lounge serves contemporary Middle Eastern fare, with an international touch.

What we ate

We started with the Oriental Mezze of Hummus and Arabic bread. My husband chose to stick with the Oriental theme and went for the Oriental Mixed Grill which included lamb chops, chicken, kofta and beef; while I choose the grilled Seabream fillet. Both were served with steamed veg and a choice of potatoes or fries. Everything was fresh and perfectly cooked, and the good portion sizes meant we were too full for dessert!

Verdict

A nice relaxed terrace serving great food in the middle of Tecom. Despite it being a shisha terrace, it was very well ventilated and wasn’t smoky at all.

Price

Appetisers start from Dhs 25, mains from Dhs 55 and desserts from Dhs 30.

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Toshi, the signature Pan-Asian Restaurant that offers five different cuisines under one roof, is welcoming diners back after a complete revamp. The à la carte menu has some great new dishes to tempt your taste buds, alongside the old favourites, including the classic roasted Peking duck, king crab salad and grilled salmon with teriyaki sauce. Along with their new launch, Toshi are now also offering a fab Saturday Brunch!

What we ate

The Saturday Brunch menu really gives you a taste of the full range of dishes Toshi has to offer.

Starters included edamame beans, Vietnamese rice rolls, king crab salad, crispy chicken wings and prawn and scallop money bags. The mains, also served sharing style, included Peking duck with pancakes, wok fried beef, sweet and sour chicken, stir fried kailan and steamed white rice. After time to digest, we then had a choice between the Pisang Goreng and lychee and sweet mango tart - the tart won!

Verdict

Toshi’s new interior looks amazing and comes with spectacular panoramic views across the city skyline. The Saturday Brunch is a lot more civilised than your average Friday affair, so if you’re looking for a relaxing yet sophisticated way to spend your afternoon, Toshi is the place to be.

Price

Saturday Brunch is priced at Dhs 195 non-alcoholic, or Dhs 375 with four hours of unlimited beverages. À la carte set menu and family style sharing options are available throughout the week from Dhs 195 to Dhs 375, and Happy Hour from 5pm to 7.30pm and 10.30pm to 1am (Children’s policy applies).

Visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com or call 04-4299999. -P.C. www.connector.ae

GOOD food

SALMON two

ways

For a lighter take on traditional meaty meals that the whole family will enjoy, simply substitute salmon in your burgers and lasagne and get in those brain boosting Omega 3s and fatty acids!

Salmon and spinach lasagne Ingredients:

200g lasagne 250g fresh salmon filets 3 handfuls of baby leaf spinach 1 medium onion, diced or thinly sliced 2 large cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp flour 1 tablespoon olive oil (garlic or basil infused oil adds a great flavour) ¼ litre milk 4 tbsps grated cheese of your choice (mozzarella, cheddar or edam work well) 2 tbsps. of parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste pinch of nutmeg

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 180° C and butter a ceramic or glass baking dish.

Pour a tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the onions until almost soft and then add the diced (peeled and boned) salmon filets and baby spinach leaves. Stirring

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occasionally, cook these ingredients over a gentle heat until soft.

To make the béchamel sauce, melt butter on medium heat, whisk in flour and constantly stir for 1 minute.

Slowly stir the milk into the mixture, and stir constantly until it thickens - don’t pour it all in at once. Use milk as necessary to get a smooth, medium thickness cream consistency.

Add the crushed garlic and 1 tbsp of parmesan cheese while the cream is cooking.

After removing the pan from the heat, add salt and pepper to taste and a pinch of nutmeg.

Stir in the warm béchamel sauce into the sautéed salmon and spinach mixture.

Using a ladle, cover the base of the dish with a thin layer of the sauce mixture.

Cover with a layer of lasagne sheets (edges overlapping). Add more sauce over the pasta.

Repeat the layers (about three). Add a final layer of sauce, and top with the grated cheese and the remaining 1tbsp of parmesan.

Bake for 40 minutes, until golden on top.

Serve hot with a crunchy Scandinavian style side salad (with lettuce, cucumber, pickles and radishes).

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Salmon burgers Ingredients:

For the patties: 675g of salmon filet, deboned and skinned, or 5-6 cans of high-quality boneless and skinless wild salmon, drained.

2 tbsps fresh lemon or lime juice 2 tsps reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tbsps mayonnaise Handful of parsley (finely chopped) 1 small clove of garlic, finely chopped 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped or 1 bulb of spring onion (use the green parts), finely chopped.

1 tsp of dry mustard powder, cayenne pepper or paprika (for an added kick) 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil For serving: 6 regular, whole-grain or gluten-free burger buns, lightly toasted Lettuce, rocket or baby spinach 1 large tomato, sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced Optional toppings that go great in this burger include; cress, cucumber, avocado, grilled pineapple, mango chutney, or relish. www.connector.ae

Creamy chive sauce: 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely sliced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

Whisk the mayonnaise, lime juice, and soy sauce together in a large bowl. Add the chopped parsley, bell pepper, onion and garlic, and stir well. Fold in the panko and beaten egg, and then gently fold in the salmon and salt and pepper to taste.

Divide the mixture into six equal parts and shape into a ball using your hands. Pat each ball into 2 1/2-inch-wide and 3/4-inch-thick burger patties.

Heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Reduce the heat to medium, and cook the patties in batches of three until golden brown for about 3 minutes. Gently turn them over and brown the opposite sides for an another 3 minutes.

For the chive sauce, whisk together the yoghurt, chives, and Worcestershire sauce.

To serve, place each burger on a toasted bun and spread on a generous amount of the sauce.

Layer on the greens, thinly sliced red onion and some of the other delicious options.

Tip: instead of making burgers, you can shape the salmon mixture into mini-salmon cakes for bite-size appetisers, and serve with the creamy chive sauce for dipping.

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HOME & garden

Ke ep you r h ome cle an

with coffee

Believe it or not, coffee grounds can do more around your home than just wake you up in the morning. Next time you are enjoying a cup of homemade espresso, don’t get rid of your coffee grounds too quickly. The cleaning experts at Helpling (www.helpling.ae) have put together a list of tips and tricks spilling the beans on how you can utilise the end of that aromatic drink.

Hand washing

Want to show off your cooking skills but don’t want your love of garlic lingering way after the meal on your fingers? Washing your hands with coffee grounds helps remove any odours and dirty spots. That love of onion and garlic will from now on only be tasted in dishes not when you are eating dessert or breakfast the next day.

Deodorising

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odour? Here is a little tip to help refresh the smell of your refrigerator or any place that is not often aired. Simply place some coffee grounds in a cup and change it every 15 days.

Dishwashing

Cooking can be a dirty job, next time you are scrubbing that stubborn piece of food that just doesn’t want to release contact on your dish, pot or pan get out the coffee grounds and use them as your secret degreaser. Just mix 2/3 teaspoons of coffee grounds with warm water and scrub the surface with a sponge or www.connector.ae

floor or wooden furniture? Mix coffee grounds with warm water and let them soak in for a while and then gently rub the mixture over the scratches. Coffee stain fixes scuffs naturally.

Fertilising

Looking for ways to boost your garden and compost? Coffee grounds are an excellent fertilizers. It can also be used as a natural repellent against ants, slugs and snails. Just spread the grounds at the foot of the plants, or dilute in water and spray directly to control bugs.

Flea repellent for your dog and cat

As well as in the garden, coffee grounds are also a very good repellent against fleas. If you are looking for a natural and cost effective solution in your pet’s fight against fleas, there is a solution for dogs and cats. For dogs grab a handful of coffee grounds with or without shampoo and apply on top of their coat. Your dog will be flea-free.

For kitty cats, grab a glass of citrus fruit juice and blend in some coffee grounds. Place it near the border where your friend usually heads out for adventures and bingo, you will no longer be bothered with what gets brought back hiding in its fur.

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a soft brush to give those dirty pots and pans a refreshing clean. This also works well for a gentle scrub on your stove top.

Sink and pipe cleaning

Having a little trouble clearing a clogged kitchen or bathroom sink? Before you call a plumber, try cleaning it yourself. Simply mix and flush down some coffee grounds with hot water. It also neutralises odours.

Wood repair

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HOME & garden

Air purifiers

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iving in a desert environment with constant air conditioning, indoor air quality is of vital importance. So if you’re thinking of investing in an air purifier, here are some facts to consider.

• Indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental health risks. According to the data from the World Health Organization 2.4 million people die each year from causes directly connected with air pollution, with 1.5 million of these deaths being the result of indoor air pollution.

• Children, the elderly, and people who suffer from respiratory diseases are particularly vulnerable to air pollution.

The average person inhales over 3,500 gallons of air each day. Children inhale more particles for their size than adolescents or adults.

• Home interior air can contain a variety of contaminants and pollutants including mold spores, pollen, bacteria, dust mites, asbestos, radon decay products, and other particles and impurities.

• The main source of indoor pollution is common dust. For every six rooms in your house, approximately 40 pounds of dust is generated in a single year.

• Air purifiers are one solution to providing healthy indoor air and should be used in conjunction with other methods. They are the most effective method to remove particles that remain trapped in air-ways such as various pollens, dust, and some molds. There is some evidence that the good ones reduce the symptoms of allergies.

• Removing bacteria from the air through purification will eliminate odours without adding more toxic chemicals to your home.

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can minimise ‘stale air’ smells caused by poor circulation. They can suck up second hand smoke and almost eliminate any other smells in the air.

The three most important methods of improving indoor air quality are source removal, air cleaning and increased ventilation.

Ionic air purifiers are the most effective.

HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filters aid in cleaning the air that is circulated and helps get rid of contaminants and impurities. It is possible for the HEPA filters to remove about 99.9% of dust particles bigger than 0.3 microns (the standard measure for microns). HEPA filters can clear the air of dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke and almost all pollutants present in indoor air.

Be aware that some types of air cleaners can actually pollute the air with ozone.

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KIDS & education

Time to get

back to school With the new year starting this month, here are a few options for your child’s education. From special needs, supplementary learning and extracurricular activies, nurseries and schools - we’ve got you covered!

Brooklyn Melodies Music Center Brooklyn Melodies Music Center is one of Dubai’s leading music educational establishments and has nine locations located at Arabian Ranches 2, Jumeirah Park Pavilion, Mirdif, Uptown Mirdif, Meadows Village, Studio City, Jumeirah Al Wasl, JBR and Dubai Mall. Dedicated to its mission of providing students with the highest quality of individual and group instruction in music and dance, the school offers lessons in piano, guitar, violin, drums, vocal, theory lessons, and dance to all ages. Their priority is to develop instrumental performing and offers international examinations such as the ABRSM and Rockschool Exams (UAE exclusive representative) from Prep-Test (ABRSM) or Debut (ROCKSCHOOL) up to Grade 8, and all levels of Diplomas.

They strive to give the best music and dance education.

Call 04-4471884 or 04-5519901 or visit www.brooklynmelodies.com.

First Steps Nursery First Steps Nursery is a place that adopts the Multiple Intelligence Approach to teaching. Each child is assessed individually and the specialised educators devise a learning plan for each child.

Exciting activities, fun science explorations, monthly personal development targets, cooking sessions, water splash play and weekly public speaking performances are a regular part of their unique learning experience. They have an international cohort of qualified educators on board who design lessons that bring about amazing progress and success in their students. Awe-inspiring learning outcomes are delivered without compromising on fun and creativity in the kids! First Steps Nursery also focuses on English Language Development and has professionals that can help with speech delays and other learning delays. They have a unique special needs programme as well, along with the regular classes. Call 043486302 or email firststepsnm@gmail.com.

Mathnasium Mathnasium is a math learning center offering children aged five and above custom made lessons that help increase math skills and overall school performance. After a thorough written and oral math assessment, they will tailor-make a personalised learning programme for your child.

Filled with illustrations and puzzles, these exercises map the way towards a deeper understanding of math. The programme suits students who are struggling with math, doing well or clearly ahead in math. Call the centres in Al Barsha on 04-3958911, Business Bay 04-4561603, Jumeirah 04-3441040, Knowledge Village 04-4216939, Motor City 04-4542707, Uptown Mirdif 04-2363668, Sharjah 06-5561030 and Abu Dhabi 02-5558785 or visit www.mathnasium.ae.

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My Nursery My Nursery is a bilingual Arabic and English nursery in the heart of Dubai. Located on Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1 with easy access and parking, it offers a safe, comfortable, secure and happy environment for children aged from two to four. Your child is always their first priority.

They give them their earliest experience of formal education and strive to make it their second home. The unique, bilingual curriculum is based on building a child’s character, encouraging independence, stimulating creativity and building physical abilities. They deliver information in a fun and exciting way that will help a child remember what he or she learned. Instruction is carried out in Arabic and English with equal proficiency, and whilst the Islamic culture is at the heart of My Nursery, they also teach respect of other cultures and religions.

Call 04-3441120 or visit www.mynursery.ae.

Nord Anglia International School Dubai Nord Anglia International School Dubai is part of Nord Anglia Education. Their global family of 41 international schools provides outstanding education to over 32,000 students from preschool through to the end of secondary education at 34 locations in 15 countries. Nord Anglia International School Dubai is an academically selective British international school following the highest standards of UK independent education for students aged 3 years to 16 years. At NAS Dubai, values such as respect, good manners and social confidence are woven into the fabric of the school.The exceptional, well-qualified teachers lead classes with no more than 20 students provide an inspiring environment to encourage and teach your child to become an ambitious learner, while studying an internationally enriched British curriculum.

Their enhanced language curriculum in Mandarin, French, German, Spanish and Arabic will facilitate your child in becoming a truly global citizen.

Visit www.nasdubai.ae, email admissions@nasdubai.ae or Call 04-2199999.

Oakfield Early Learning Centre JLT Following the UK Early Years (EYFS) curriculum, Oakfield is a KHDA approved Early Learning Centre for children from aged 2 months to 5 years. Staffed by qualified and experienced practitioners, Oakfield is an innovative, purpose built and well fitted out centre with excellent resources, all sourced from Europe. It has a number of specialised rooms including a large library, Arabic room, music & movement room and gym. Oakfield is a ground floor facility in the JLT area and has easy access and parking. They are open from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday and offer a variety of flexible timings to suit your needs. They also take children on an hourly drop-off basis. Oakfield is opening an Achievement Centre in September that will offer children with special needs a one-to-one learning facility. It will also offer an after school programme for Early Years children who would like the benefit of an additional boost with their schoolwork. Call 04-3607338 or visit www.oakfieldedu.com.

Skills for Kids Skills for Kids provides individual educational programmes for children and teenagers who are not yet ready to attend mainstream schooling, and who are currently not being attended to in an academic fashion. The children welcomed in Skills for Kids are aged 5 to 15 and diagnosed with; autism, Down Syndrome, speech delay, cognitive delay, developmental delay, physical disability and behaviour problems. The services are administered by a group of qualified teachers and therapists, and are provided in two forms: day school programme and individual therapies sessions. Their programme will evolve into the following support areas; parent and nanny training, mainstream school teachers coaching, family counselling, behavioural and educational assessments, 1:1 therapies and a summer camp for day programmes during the non-academic months.

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Taaleem schools Inspiring the learners of today to become the leaders of tomorrow, Taaleem pride themselves in preparing their students for a future even they cannot yet imagine and to become compassionate and lifelong learners. They are passionate about offering their students the very best of learning environments in which to flourish. The International Baccalaureate (IB), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and Council of International Schools (CIS) accredit the schools and many of the students are accepted into Oxbridge and Ivy League universities. Find out more about the Taaleem family of schools where they create the environment for outstanding achievement. Visit www.taaleem.ae.

Tender Hearts Arena Tender Hearts Arena is a recreational centre for kids with special abilities, located in Umm Suqeim near Burj Al Arab. The centre provides hope for parents of special children who struggle on a daily basis to find a place where their children can spend a few hours to have some recreational activities. They not only provide recreational activities for these special children but also evaluate and enhance their skills. The initiative seeks to enhance the skills of differently abled kids, while developing their social skills, and above all self-esteem. They ensure specialised one to one attention, custom built classrooms for defined recreational activities, as well as a fully stocked library, all under supervision of close circuit cameras and specialised activity leaders. Recreational facilities include yoga, martial arts, arts and crafts, brain gym, dance, theatre, cooking and music, with specialised and highly trained instructors. Additional activities are being planned for the future.

Call 04-3213138, email info@tenderhearts.ae or visit www.tenderhearts.ae.

The Mother Tongue Center The Mother Tongue Center is specialised in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. They adopt the modern standard Arabic which is the language of education in all Arabic countries, making communication much easier with a wide range of speakers. The centre has a language laboratory for Arabic curriculum development with high academic specifications meeting different levels and needs required by individuals and companies alike. This laboratory is supervised by senior professors of Arabic language and its sciences. The teachers are highly qualified and have a strong cultural and practical background, which enables them to deal with learners of different ages, backgrounds, levels and abilities. They also employ the most modern visual and audio equipment to make the learning process more interactive, interesting and useful.

Call Dubai on 04-3382229, Abu Dhabi on 02-6393838 or visit www.mothertongue.ae.

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Nutrition

in children and teens We all know that good nutrition is important for health. 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 builds bone mass and helps reduce the risk of bone fractures due to osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile and can break easily.

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small amounts of calcium from our bones.

If our body removes more calcium than it replaces, the bones become weaker and have a greater chance of breaking. But by getting the recommended amount of calcium, you can help your bones stay strong.

Calcium needs are highest during childhood and teen years, because bones are growing quickly. Most of the calcium that makes bones strong is added by the age of 17. Eating and drinking foods that are good sources 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. www.connector.ae

Taaleem schools.

Inspiring the learners of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.

At Taaleem we pride ourselves in preparing our students for a future even they cannot yet imagine and to become compassionate and lifelong learners.

We are passionate about offering our students the very best of learning environments in which to flourish. The International Baccalaureate (IB), New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and Council of International Schools (CIS) accredit our schools and our students are accepted into Oxbridge and Ivy League universities.

Find out more about the Taaleem family of schools where together we create the environment for outstanding achievement.

Our family of schools: The National Curriculum for England Dubai British Foundation Jumeirah Islands, 04 558 7308 www.dubaibritishfs.ae Dubai British School Jumeirah Park* Jumeirah Park, 04 552 0247 www.dubaibritishschooljp.ae Dubai British School The Springs, 04 361 9361 www.dubaibritishschool.ae American Curriculum Al-Mizhar American Academy Mizhar 1, Mirdif Area, 04 288 7250 www.americanacademy.ae

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International Baccalaureate World Schools

International Curriculum for Languages and Creative Arts

Abu Dhabi Raha International School Khalifa City ‘A’, 02 556 1567 www.ris.ae

The Children’s Garden Green Community/DIP 04 885 3484 www.childrensgarden.ae

Dubai Greenfield Community School Dubai Investments Park 04 885 6600 www.gcschool.ae

The Children’s Garden Al Barsha 2, 04 399 0160 www.tcgbarsha.ae

Jumeira Baccalaureate School Jumeira 1, 04 344 6931 www.jbschool.ae Uptown School Mirdif, 04 251 5001 www.uptownschool.ae

*Opening in September 2015, subject to receiving final approval from KHDA

The Children’s Garden Jumeira 2, 04 349 2985 www.tcgjumeira.ae

KIDS & education How much calcium do children need?

Nutrition guidelines recommend that children aged 4 to 8 get 800 milligrams of calcium per day, or about two servings of dairy products daily. Teens and young adults aged 9 to 18 need more calcium because their bones are growing more than at other times in life.

They should have 1,300 milligrams of calcium per day, or about 3 servings of dairy products daily. One 8 ounce glass of milk has about 300 milligrams of calcium, so just a few glasses can go a long way towards getting the calcium needed each day.

How much calcium do children get?

Unfortunately, most children and teens do not meet the calcium recommendations. National nutrition surveys in the UK have shown 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.

Where do we find calcium?

Low-fat and fat-free milk and dairy products, such as cheese and yogurt, 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.

Calcium content of foods Food labels can tell us how much 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 of calcium. Foods with less than 5% DV for calcium only provide us with a small amount of what we need each day.

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extra calcium. They need an additional 300 milligrams of calcium each day, or an extra 8 ounce glass of milk, or extra servings of other calcium-rich 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 Âź of our total saturated fat for a day, while a glass of low-fat milk contributes only about seven percent of total saturated fat.

There are now a variety of milk products available with different contents of fat and different flavours, but an 8 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 2 should drink whole milk rather than reduced fat varieties because some fats are necessary for their early growth and development.

Between ages 2 and 5, parents should gradually transition children to low-fat or fatfree milk. Beginning at age 2, children should get most of their calories from grain products, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products and beans, lean meat and poultry, fish, or nuts.

Can everyone drink milk?

Lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy products, can cause abdominal discomfort in some people. For individuals with lactose intolerance there are other options including Lactose Free Milk now widely available in Dubai. Many people can eat dairy foods such as cheeses or yogurt, which seem to cause fewer symptoms.

Some of us, however, are allergic to milk and dairy products and should avoid them completely. 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. www.connector.ae

KIDS & education

App-date: Our kids’ app picks

Free, fun and educational for all ages!

LumiKids Park Brought to you by Luminosity, the popular adult brain-training app, LumiKids Park is strictly for kids. Consisting of a series of simple, colourful educational mini-games to help them practise core skills like sorting, attention, memory and visual-motor coordination. The LumiKids Park is a whimsical playground where kids can interact with various features or choose from three mini-games to play. Each game focuses on a different basic cognitive skill and adapts to your child’s progress. Some games also allow multiple fingers, so a parent or sibling can play along. The cutesy, whimsical visuals and audio are sure to keep them engaged while working on basic but important skills including problem-solving, maths and reasoning.

This adaptive and intuitive game is suitable for pre-preschool ages and over (2-5 years) as it can be customised by age before play begins, adapting to relevant levels and challenges for each child. Parents can also provide their email addresses to receive basic weekly reports on milestones and accomplishments to keep track of their progress.

Available for iPhone, iPad and Android.

ScratchJr Coding is the new literacy! ScratchJr brings the popular programming language Scratch to a younger audience of kids ages 5-7 in a fun and easy way through designing their own interactive stories and games. The creators 56 | SEPTEMBER Connector

of Scratch at MIT felt that the language of coding should be available for everyone, just like writing, and is taught to thousands of kids ages 8 and up at schools worldwide. ScratchJr is the introductory language aimed at younger children using carefully designed features to match their cognitive, personal, social, and emotional development. ScratchJr enables creativity and expression while they snap together graphical programming blocks to make characters move, jump, dance, and sing. They can also modify characters in the paint editor, add their own voices and sounds, insert photos of themselves, and then use the programming blocks to make their characters come to life. In the process, they learn to solve problems, design projects, and express themselves creatively. They also use math and language in a meaningful and motivating context, supporting the development of early-childhood numeracy and literacy. With ScratchJr, children are not just learning to code, they are coding to learn.

ScratchJr is available for both iPad and Android tablets.

NASA App Not just for the kids, but any science enthusiasts ages 7 and up, this official NASA app is jam-packed with more information on the US space programme and astronomy than you could digest in a lifetime. With new information added daily from a variety of NASA sources, including NASA’s public television channel, this app can launch you into outer space from anywhere in the world. With over 14,000 images (growing daily), the latest news and feature stories, current NASA mission information including launch info and countdown clocks, tweets (you don’t need an account to follow) and so much more, this app provides hours of education and entertainment for all ages.

NASA App is available for iPhone, iPad and Android. www.connector.ae

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All children love to go and play at a friend’s house. Whether it is someone from school or just next door, playing with other children in their homes can be one of the joys of childhood. However, as a parent this can be extremely worrying, especially if you do not know the other child’s parents and their values. With the many different cultures in the UAE and the fact that some children are left in the care of house maids, it is important to know that other parents have the same standards about safety and respect.

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ou know your child better than anyone, so firstly speak to your child before they go and then judge your child’s ability to speak up or refuse if someone does something against your safety rules. Also, ensure that your child knows how to reach you or another adult caregiver at all times.

Have a frank conversation with the other parents about your expectations and, before you accept responsibility for their child, insist that they do the same with you. Even though it may be uncomfortable, your children’s safety is more important.

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to be in charge of your child and who else will be present, like other adults or older siblings.

2. Will the children be allowed to leave the house? Kids going alone to the park or cycling in the street may be normal for this family.

You need to decide if your child is old enough for this and be aware of the potential hazards.

3. Will they be taking the children anywhere?

You want to know where your child is, who is with them, how they will get there, will they ensure a seat belt is worn in the car, and what activities they will be doing.

4. Is there a pool or other water feature in the garden or nearby? Here in the UAE many play dates involve playing in the pool, but will they be supervised? Even children who are good swimmers can get injured or find themselves in trouble in the water.

5. Do they monitor the use of computers, video games, smart phones and television programmes? Letting kids go unsupervised with technology can be as dangerous as leaving them alone in a public area.

After speaking to the parents of the other child, the response to these questions will help you to make the decision about whether or not play dates with this family will be in the best interests of your child.

Finally, talk to your child before and after each play date to review the safety rules and find out what went well and if there is anything that they are unhappy about. www.connector.ae

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Ergonomically designed to support growing spines; this awardwinning YUUpuul SHUUT bag comes packed with pocket compartments and fold-down desk. The moulded foam shell evenly distributes weight across the back while the wide, padded foam straps and a chest-strap makes the YUUbag comfortable to wear.

It also has a retractable handle for pulling your bag along when the load is heavy! Plus, each YUUpuul comes with a free YUUfun pack with colour pencils, A4 pad, magnetic snakes and ladders game, keyring, deskcard insert and a full membership card to YUUclub.

This Roald Dahl themed lunch bag comes with an insulated inner liner, faux leather zip and detachable strap.

The multi-colour grid will help you pack your Ladybug school essentials in Labels style with the Heys Nursery Pack Prisma backpack. This is perfect for backpack features a your little padded laptop pocket one to start that fits up to a 15.6” nursery. The widescreen laptop and stickers are a fleece-lined tablet great for labelling your kid’s sleeve. The spacious stuff; toys, water bottle, lunch main compartment can boxes and everything they hold books, binders and carry to school. Also includes other daily necessities. iron-on labels for uniforms The padded shoulder and clothes. In this pack you and adjustable waist will find every label you need! straps allow for maximum comfort while delivering optimal load displacement for your back. The back panel includes contoured The CamelBak 4L Kids’ padding and uses moisture wicking air-mesh Eddy in Sea Fairies is a foam. The Prisma backpack is also equipped spill-proof water bottle. with an interior organiser for a cellphone, pens, and other accessories.

For all your kids’ needs visit www.mumzworld.com.

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ASK the expert:

TEACHER of the month

Your first day at an international school!

It is sometimes hard to tell who’s the most nervous on the first day at a new school; the parents or children. With the added dimension of the school being international, these feelings can be multiplied.

What will it be like, will there be people like me, and will I have friends?

A good school may put your children in touch with a ‘buddy’ before the first day. Someone to sit next to, make sure they get to classes and don’t get lost, and play with. These are major concerns of children on their first day and some schools do a good job of this.

With a buddy, kids can find their feet. Parents can help by being open to play dates during these first months, even if it takes a little extra organisation, to help cement a social group. An unhappy child is not going to perform their best no matter how good the school is.

If they are slow to make friends, talk to the school. A benefit of international schools is that new children are always joining, so a relatively new child used to the routines can be a ‘buddy’ for a new arrival - an ideal responsibility for a shy child to shine and meet new people.

Once they are settled, the priority becomes academic performance. If there were new courses taken up (often related to national requirements), these need special attention. Schools will often have ‘starter’ classes for such subjects to help new students.

The first parent meetings and the reports are critical, and any issues should be flagged early with parents. It is also important for parents to be aware of group placement. Some schools might place a student where it suits them, rather than the student - this should be addressed swiftly.

Finally, don’t worry! Schools are experienced in dealing with the movement and welcoming of new pupils.

How would you describe your teaching style? I would say my teaching is a mixture of fun and formal. I really enjoy changing ideas and having practical tasks included in lessons wherever possible.

Why did you decide to become a teacher? I went to boarding school in South Africa and as part of our community service lessons we helped in township schools. It was then that I realised that I utterly loved working alongside children.

Your best moment as a teacher? It is incredibly hard to pick one moment. Like most teachers it would have to be all those amazing personal progress stories. Seeing children achieve and progress is really what our job is about.

Your worst moment? When half my class got chicken pox during our class assembly week!

One sentence of advice to someone wanting to enter your profession? Don’t be afraid to rip up your lesson plans. Some of my best ideas have come to me whilst stuck in traffic!

Funny story from the classroom. During my first week of teaching the youngest age group I have ever taught (FS 2) we were doing a fine motor skills lesson that included a cutting table.

I had created a page where the children had to cut and fringe a dress on the paper. However, when I had a group of 3 girls come to me and say they were ready to come to my teaching table I looked over and saw their paper untouched.

I questioned the girls as to why they had not done their cutting, it was then that all three girls proudly pointed at their own dresses that they had happily fringed!

What would be your life quote? Keep calm and carry on.

With thanks to Nord Anglia International School Dubai, visit www.nasdubai.ae.

Rachael Wilding is head of year 3 at Jebel Ali Primary School.

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ANIMAL magic

Shopping for pet food As more people understand the importance of nutrition to their own health, they are starting to consider what’s in their pet’s food bowl as well. It can be a challenge to sort out highquality chow from the pet equivalent of junk food. Reading pet food labels is something of an exercise in futility unless you know the arcane rules governing what they can say, but here are a few guidelines.

• Ingredients must be listed by amount in descending order. So if meat is the first ingredient (the ideal to strive for), technically the food contains more of that ingredient than any other ingredient.

• The first ingredient on the label should always be meat with a name such as chicken, lamb, or beef as opposed to the generic ‘meat’, which could be anything.

• A food should have more meat protein than grain protein.

• One or more types of meat or high-quality dairy products, such as eggs, should be listed among the first three to five ingredients. If the first ingredient is a meat, followed by only grains, or if the first ingredient is a grain, check some other brands before buying.

• Marketing terms such as natural or premium have no official legal definition. If you want to know what the manufacturer means give the company a call and get some answers.

Is your pet a star?

The Animal Agency is the UAE’s only professional animal agency providing models and actors of every colour, shape and size to the region’s growing media and advertising industry. They have a large and growing range of animals from domestic animals such as dogs and cats, to Arabian heritage animals such as camels and falcons to exotic animals.

They can also offer the services of their photographer to work with you to achieve the images that you want from an assignment. All animals are accompanied by their owners (and an Animal Agency representative) to ensure that the animal is as relaxed as possible and the assignment runs smoothly. It follows a very similar format to a regular talent agency in that they vet ‘models’, build each of them a portfolio and actively promote them to the region’s agencies for use in campaigns across all media sectors. The models are paid for their work.

The Animal Agency is touching base with animal owners to build their portfolio of animal stars, and once this is complete they will then start the second phase of promoting their stars to the industry.

Visit www.animalagencyuae.com.

Pet’s Delight stock a range of pet food such as Applaws, Billy+Margot, Eukanuba, Harrisons, Orijen, Royal Canin, Supreme, Taste of the Wild, and Zupreem. Visit www.petsdelight.ae, www.pets-delight.com or call 052-7056290.

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Furry friends Looking for a home Have you got a soft spot for the ‘underdog’ or want to make a difference to a life? If you too don’t believe in pet stores and think that adopting is the way forward, then maybe you have what it takes to be a parent to a special pet!

Most people see special needs pets as ‘damaged goods’. They are so often overlooked and it takes a long time to find them homes - but 38smiles and their friends think they are unique and perfect in their own way. Adopting a special needs pet will change their life forever, and will bring so much more meaning to yours. Let’s introduce you to some of the unique cats looking for a home. Email info@38smiles.com to meet them.

I was rescued from the streets three months ago when I was still a tiny kitten and was taken to the vet as I couldn’t walk properly and my tail was hanging down in a strange way. I was diagnosed with a sacrum fracture, due to which I couldn’t walk, control my bladder or my tail. After medication and rest, I started walking, jumping, climbing, playing and running. I also became an expert on how to keep my tail out of the way while playing, but my foster human still has to be very careful not to close the door on it as I won’t feel it, but my tail might still break.

Unfortunately, I still haven’t re-learned how to pee-pee so my foster human has to express my bladder 2 to 3 times a day. I have been fully vaccinated and neutered and everyone says I’m healthy and super cute. I have great personality and get along with other cats and kittens, and I love humans.

OREO ‘angel eyes’

What is a cat to do when it gets hit by a car, but to hide from the world and cry his pain away? After a while hunger takes over and you get on with the pain, come out of hiding to find food in order to stay alive, and that’s when someone sees you and instantly knows something is wrong. The next morning you wake up at the vet with x-rays showing two broken hips and no other option but double hip surgery.

Luckily for me surgery was successful, and even though I can still be a little wobbly on my back legs (handle with care), I have fully recovered and can run up and down the stairs the same as any other cat. I’m a little shy at first, but have the cutest little voice and the most beautiful eyes.

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MALCHO ‘handle with care’

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MAGIC & LOKI ‘two peas in a pod’

Magic: My life started in a construction site. It wasn’t a great start but at least I was getting fed by a nice lady.

One day my tail started hurting and turned blood red and the smell coming from it was terrible! The next day that nice lady started chasing me around and trying to grab me and shove me in a box. I don’t trust humans, but now I know she was just trying to help me and take me to the vet. I had my tail amputated and also was treated for pneumonia.

Now I live with my foster mum as a happy tail-less kitten, which is where I met my best friend Loki!

Loki: Thanks to my good looks, I was rescued from the streets by my foster mum. She took me to the vet who confirmed that my tail was deliberately cut off! Lucky for me it was already healing and I didn’t need surgery. I met Magic in my foster home and we are like two peas in a pod; we do everything together, and if you ask me - Magic can’t make it without me in this world, he lacks confidence and needs me for support.

ROMEO ‘like a Phoenix I had a home once, and was very happy until one evening I from the ashes’ found myself next to a big smelly box that ‘street smart’ cats call the dinner table - but to me it was all just rubbish that I couldn’t eat. Not being used to life on the streets, I couldn’t make any friends and got chased away time and time again by the bullies. Very soon I started to starve and lose weight, my fur started falling (to be honest that was better as it was so hot and I’m a Persian), my hips became very sore and I was finding it hard to walk and my heart also wasn’t working very well.

I had given up when one day help came; I was rescued and taken to the vet. The vet did all sorts of tests and x-rays and everyone was quite amazed as to how I was still alive. I had an enlarged heart, very sore back hips, no fur at all, weighed only 2 kilos and was FIV positive.

After few months at the vet I doubled in weight, my hips are not sore anymore and I walk just fine, and my fur started growing back. Unfortunately my heart is still enlarged but I have no symptoms and no troubles with it, I guess I was just born that way. I’m FIV positive but the good news is I cannot transfer it to humans, and as long as I live indoors as an only cat I can be a happy healthy puss for many years.

My foster parent says I’m chilled, cuddly and most importantly, a purring machine.

POPPET ‘good things come in small packages’ For me, life is an adventure. I’ve been through cat flu at the age of 3 months, bladder stones at 6 months, surgery to remove the stones at 8 months, and now I’m on a lifelong diet to keep it under control. Then there was the poisoning when I was 1 (that was touch and go - I was in the emergency for 3 days).

I’m a ‘monster’ locked in a tiny cat’s body. I like to play, run, watch the birds outside, and make a big mess in my litter box but most of all I like to be your shadow!

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BEAUTY & bodycare Laura Mercier’s fall 2015 collection brings you the Eye Art Palette; featuring warm, rosy and plummy shades in matte and shimmer to seamlessly transition your make-up look from summer to fall.

Smashbox’s new Primer Water is a fantastic addition to your summer make-up routine that can be applied before or after make-up to prime and set it for a flawless face that lasts all day.

Priming, hydration and sheer radiance in just one spritz!

Clarins’ Everlasting Foundation + SPF15 is a great hot weather full coverage, heavy duty foundation that keeps you flawlessly matte for up to 18 hours, while still providing radiance, protection and nourishment.

Whish’s Body Oils come in a variety of delectable scents, including blueberry, lemongrass, pomegranate and lavender to name a few - I’ve been loving the lavender in particular! Slather on elbows, knees, arms and legs for perfectly glowing, moisturised and wrinkle reduced skin - ready for whatever shorts and summer dresses the season calls for. Whish’s products are paraben, sulphate, TEA & DEA, and petrochemical free, and use natural ingredients.

Editor’s Giorgio Armani’s Eclipse Face Palette from the current Eclipse collection can be used as an all over face powder for a sunwarmed glow or as a highlight on medium to darker skin tones.

The light shimmery powder is a champagne shade that offers a pure and delicate sheen that illuminates the face.

Lush’s Turkish Delight shower smoothie is a soft blend of soap, cocoa butter and almond oil that leaves skin cleansed, but still smooth, nourished and smelling of roses! Ideal for moisturising after lots of summer sun exposure.

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The Clinical Purifying & Deodorizing line from Mirai brings you an ancient Geisha beauty secret that eliminates body odour using natural ingredients.

Persimmon extract and green tea are the key ingredients that work to eliminate body odours for all day freshness, and don’t just work by eliminating bacteria like regular soaps. They also contain tannins that effectively absorb odours, as well as astaxanthina powerful antioxidant from the sea that prevents oxidation of our natural oils, which is another major cause of odour, especially during ageing.

Alterna’s Bamboo Beach collection is a beach bag must-have that provides UV protection while combating the damaging effects of the sun, pool and saltwater. For conditioning and protection there’s the Summer Sun Recovery Spray - a nourishing leave-in conditioner that revitalises sun-parched hair; and the Summer Sunshine Spray, which instantly adds shine, softness and sun protection. For styling, there’s the Summer Ocean Waves texturising spray that gives you that perfect fresh off the beach hair; and the Summer Sun-Kissed Smooth, a protective cream that tames frizz and leaves it with a subtle sunkissed glow. With our year round sun, I’m loving the entire line!

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Euphoria Gold by Calvin Klein is fruity, floral and oriental; with top notes of apricot, kumquat and tangerine, with a touch of golden honey, a musky patchouli and sandalwood base that lingers smoothly. www.connector.ae

Kiehl’s new Baby Hair & Body Wash formula is specially developed to gently protect fragile infant skin.

The mild, tear-free formula is made from their finest, safest ingredients, is Paraben-Free, Paediatrician and Dermatologist Tested. Infused with vitamin E and shea-butter, it’ll leave baby’s skin moisturised with a pleasantly light scent.

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This month’s

special offers Talise Spa

Spend a relaxing day at Talise Spa, Madinat Jumeirah and indulge in a 60-minute massage treatment, relax on the beach and enjoy a complimentary yoga class. This is priced at Dhs 550 from Sunday to Thursday and Dhs 590 from Friday to Saturday and is valid until 30th September 2015. In addition, the Detox Yoga Retreat wellness weekend from 1st to 3rd October includes daily sunset yoga on the beach, yin yoga in Talise Spa studio, two morning yoga sessions and two healthy breakfasts, one detox juicing class, a detox talk, a spa detox treatment, two infrared sauna sessions and unlimited access to Talise Spa facilities and is priced at Dhs 1,590. Call 04-3666818 or email mjtalise@jumeirah.com.

Jazz Lounge Spa

Celebrate Eid with an indulgent grooming package that includes a Classic Moroccan Bath and Classic Mani/Pedi for Dhs 295 this September, saving a cool Dhs 110.

Visit www.jazzloungespa.com to find your nearest Jazz Lounge Spa branch.

Willow Stream Spa

Fairmont The Palm invites spa enthusiasts to pamper themselves not just for the day, but to extend the happiness with the new, flexible three-month membership at Willow Stream Spa. Women and men can enjoy an exclusive variety of spa treatments and beach day passes, discounts on dining and beauty salon services, as well as complimentary Kerstin Florian beauty products, all for Dhs 1,890. Call 04-4573545 or email palm.willowstream@fairmont.com.

Mandara Spa

Mandara Spa at The H Dubai offers the 110-minute Revitalising Package that combines three unique treatments - the Aroma Reflex Foot Ritual, Traditional Indonesian Body Scrub and Balinese Massage for Dhs 525. Alternatively, the Arabesque Massage allows you to choose from eight Le Sens de Marrakech sensual oils and enjoy a 60-minute full body massage (with an extra 30 minutes free) priced at Dhs 375. Both packages are available until 30th September.

Call 04-5018270 or email spa@h-hotel.com.

Lime Spa

Drop a dress size at Lime Spa at PER AQUUM Desert Palm with the introduction of the Shrinking Violet treatment, a revolutionary weight loss body wrap. See immediate effects with real inch loss that stays off. The launch price is Dhs 650, though two sessions in one week is recommended, with one wrap a week for a month to maintain the inch loss. Email lime.pdes@peraquum.com or call 04-6029311.

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Cool Sculpt @ SlimSpa

SlimSpa are well known for catering to our slimming, d Teste & cellulite, inch loss and d Trie hair loss treatment needs. I’ve had some great results with them, so when they told me they had a new treatment I was definitely up for being one of the first to try it.

Cool Sculpt is Cryolipolysis - the non-invasive freezing of adipose tissue to induce Lypolysis (breaking down of fat cells) or in simple terms - it freezes your fat to get rid of it!

What’s involved?

Cool Sculpt works by extracting heat from the underlying fat tissue, while protecting the skin, nerves, muscles and other tissues. It can be used on the stomach, thighs, hips and arms and I chose to try it out on the hardest place to shift stubborn fat - my love handles.

Cool Sculpt has two applicators so you can treat two areas in one session, each applicator is independent and has its own temperature control and suction. The applicator is put against your skin and sucks the targeted area in, and freezes it. The suction bit is a little uncomfortable, the freezing doesn’t hurt, and when the applicators come off the area just feels a bit numb.

What are the results?

There is no downtime to this procedure; I was back at work within the hour, and though the area was distinctly bruised for a few days and felt a little numb, it didn’t hurt. To allow for maximised results they suggest one treatment per month for three months, which can give a 60-70% reduction in localised fat. The results can be seen after 15 days and the most dramatic results after 8 weeks.

After 15 days I have seen a loss of 1 inch and I’m looking forward to seeing the results after the 8 week period.

How much?

Cool Sculpt is priced at Dhs 2,000, Connector readers receive a 25% discount on a single session, at the price of Dhs 1,500.

Call SlimSpa on 04-3213485 for appointments.

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special offers De La Mer Day Spa

De La Mer Day Spa offers numerous packages for September. The 90-minute Summer Retreat, priced at Dhs 399, includes a Coconut & Lime or Autumn Spice body scrub, back massage and Elemis Tester Facial. Body Bliss lasts for 105 minutes and costs Dhs 350 and offers a Balinese and face massage. The 120-minute Spa Retreat features a Traditional Hammam followed by an Elemis Skin Specific Facial and is priced at Dhs 395. The Rahua Omega 9 hair treatment package starts from Dhs 320, depending on hair length. Take advantage of a full head tint with cut and blow dry for only Dhs 500. Finally, the Caviar Fill and Fix Treatment, priced from Dhs 300, improves manageability and restores hair structure and includes a blow dry. Call 04-3282775.

Sensasia Urban Spa

SensAsia Urban Spa’s Eastern Renewal is a brand new spa experience for September.

This 120-minute treatment priced at Dhs 710 includes a Super Clean Scrub and a 90-minute massage. Visit www.sensasiaspas.com.

Curve Nail, Hair & Beauty Salon

Curve Nail, Hair & Beauty Salon offers a complete body hair removal solution which includes full arms and legs, back and chest, neck and face and front and back along with the Brazilian wax, coupled with eyebrow shaping and a refreshing nail polish change for Dhs 399. Call 04-3553788 or visit www.curvebeautysalon.com. www.connector.ae

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In the days before there was a product for every imaginable beauty problem, we took a simpler approach to hair and skin care. Dry skin could be slathered in olive oil, while puffy eyes called for cucumber slices. Now it seems that grandma really was ahead of her time with many of today’s top spa treatment taking their cues from old-fashioned home remedies.

Oatmeal - to calm and soften skin

Why it works: Soothing and antiinflammatory, oatmeal contains beta glucan, a soluble fibre that creates a thin, moistureretaining film on the surface of the skin.

How to: Place a handful of whole oats in a clean washcloth using a rubber band to secure it. Next, immerse it in a sink full of warm water and squeeze the bag 4-5 times. Once the water is cloudy splash it on your face and then air-dry.

(If you must towel dry, pat as gently as possible.)

Walnuts - to exfoliate hands and feet

Why it works: Rich in oil, walnuts make for extra gentle exfoliating.

How-to: Blend ½ cup shelled walnuts, ¼ cup olive oil, and a tablespoon of honey (to seal moisture into your skin) in a food processor set on a slow speed, creating a fine-particle scrub.

Work the mixture thoroughly over your skin for a couple of minutes and rinse with warm water.

Avocado Oil - to repair dry, sensitive skin

Why it works: Avocado oil is abundant in fatty acids that help balance the skin’s moisture levels, it also contains the antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E, to protect skin from further damage.

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synthesis with its gamma linoleic acid) in a sealable bottle and shake to blend. Massage 5 or 6 drops into clean skin and then cover your face with a warm washcloth for a minute or two to help the oil sink in.

Eggs - to add strength to damaged, weakened hair

Why it works: Eggs’ high protein content helps improve hair’s strength and shine.

How to: Mix together 1 egg, 2 tablespoon coconut oil (rich in moisturising fats), and 2 tablespoon of sesame oil. Apply the mixture to dry hair and wrap a hot, moist towel around your head. Relax for 5 to 10 minutes. Without wetting hair first, work in a handful of shampoo before rinsing. Follow with conditioner.

Orange - to slough dry skin off heels, knees and elbows

Why it works: The fruit acid loosens dead skin cells.

How to: Halve a fresh orange. Squeeze the juice into a bowl and add ½ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup olive oil. Blend into a moisture-rich scrub. Next, rub the exposed side of the other half of the orange over knees, elbows, heels and any other dry spots. Then rub in the sugar mixture to slough off dead skin. Rinse with water and pat dry. www.connector.ae

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Autumn/Winter make-up trends

By Hannah Lisa

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Beauty trends are always a hot topic.

Some are around for a season, some stick around for a while, some are wearable and some you would have to be extra brave to try. For autumn/winter 2015, we have a mixture of exactly that, plus some of the age-old classics thrown in for good measure.

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irst up we have Strobing. This is not a brand new trend, however it’s not budging from the beauty top spot, and it’s been seen across runways throughout the whole year. For those who don’t know, strobing is simply highlighting.

We’re steering even further away from harsh contouring (don’t even get me started on clowning - one word; AVOID!), and instead, going for a more natural, luminous, just-cameback-from-the-beach type glow. You can use a powder highlighter, like Urban Decay’s ‘Naked Illuminated’ and dust over the cheekbones, centre of the nose, cupids bow etc. Or if you have dry skin you can do the same with a liquid highlighter like the NARS illuminators, which set beautifully and are really easy to apply with just your fingers.

Strobing can work really well when combined with one of the biggest trends of the season; the 70s. When I think of this era I imagine permatans and everything in psychedelic shades, I’m not alone in this, am I? The good news is you can channel the 70s without going too over board, with just a few simple techniques. Use a bronzer across the tops of the cheekbones, temples, forehead and chin, and a burnt orange or rusty red lipstick. Try MACs ‘Mocha’ or Makeup Forever’s ‘Satin Rust’. Tie this with a minimal eye and a bouncy blow dry and you’ll look like you’ve just come off of the Charlie’s Angels set!

Now of course, there are the usual autumn/ winter beauty looks which pop up every year the berry lip, the vamp, the metallic shadows, but how about trying something a little more edgy? ‘Grunge’ has been making an appearance in shows such as Versace and Marc Jacobs. Most have opted for either a dark smudgy eye, or a black (yes, black!) lip. The reason that I stress the ‘either’, is that if you go with both, it could make www.connector.ae

you look more ‘Halloween’ than ‘beauty queen’, so try sticking to just one at a time! I know what you must be saying ‘of course I’ll stick to one at a time… but how?’ Well, a smudgy smoky eye is probably the easiest thing to do, as it’s meant to look messy and worn in. Take a soft kohl pencil like Bourjois Smoky Effects in black, and line all around the lash and waterline and simply smudge it in. You can add a bit of dark eye shadow to set it if you have oily skin or are planning on wearing it for a long time. For a black lip, you do have to be quite precise. Use a black liner to line the lips initially and then fill it in with a black lipstick using a lip brush.

Use a long-lasting matte formula like Kat Von D’s Everlasting Lipstick, to avoid any bleeding around the edges. With black, any smudge will look like you’ve chewed on a biro. Once this has dried, you can keep it matte or add a gloss over the top. Black lips can actually look super-hot and not witch-like at all when paired with simple, pretty eye make-up. Try it!

One of my favourite trends this winter, which will be especially great for the festive season, is the adorned eye. Contrary to how it may sound, this can actually be extremely wearable. Imagine a smoky eye, but instead of highlighting the inner corners with a regular eye shadow, add a small diamante there instead. A glittery eye shadow can be given an upgrade by using sequins over the entire lid instead. If you’re feeling particularly edgy, you can swap a classic liner for a flash tattoo on the outer corners of the eyes. With these ideas, I’d advise to keep the lips pretty neutral, and all would look stunning with a sleek hairstyle, to ensure the eyes really pop.

Simple, everyday essentials like mascara and lip-gloss are usually avoided on the catwalk, however even these pretty products were favoured by make-up maestros like Val Garland and Pat Mcgrath. With looks ranging from a simple glossy lip to full on sequined eyes, there’s something for everyone this season. So, whichever style is your favourite, you’re sure to be bang on trend. Whatever you choose, be confident and wear it with a smile!

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HEALTH & fitness

Which fruit juice is right for you?

With so many fruit juices to choose from, it can be a tough decision to pick the best as far as your health and wellbeing is concerned. Alex Gazzola finds out what the experts think you should be drinking.

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ime was when most of us were satisfied to have only a couple of fruit juices to choose from.

Most fell into one of two camps: orange juice drinkers, such as fitness fanatics and career high-flyers, downing their morning glasses to give them a vitamin and carbohydrate kick before their tough days ahead; or apple juice drinkers, perhaps the favoured choice for traditionalists and suburban families, living idyllic country lifestyles. Hard to believe, but something as exotic as grapefruit juice was once almost unheard of.

But now - since greater nutritional awareness, wider food imports and our ever more sophisticated and demanding taste buds - we appear to have an endless choice of juices available for our delectation all year round. Inevitably, many come accompanied by impressive sounding health claims.

One minute cranberry appears to be in the fashionable healthy drink to sip, and yet the next it’s pomegranate being hailed as the new ‘super juice’. So which fruit juice should you be drinking - and for that matter should you even be drinking fruit juice at all?

‘We wouldn’t recommend people necessarily consume one juice over another,’ says nutritionist Claire Williamson. ‘Variety is important. You should consume at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, although be aware that only one glass of fruit juice can count towards that five, mainly because you’re not getting the fibre in juices as you are in the whole fruit.’

She adds: ‘We know that a diet rich in fruit and vegetables can help reduce the risk of a variety of diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, but we don’t necessarily know exactly which particular foods or nutrients are www.connector.ae

responsible, which is why we recommend a variety of brightly coloured fruit, which tend to be higher in antioxidants.’

Carrie Ruxton is a nutritionist with a special interest in the health benefits of fruit juices.

She says research linking the consumption of fruit and fruit juices to reduced rates of cancer - although promising - is not yet conclusive, but that there is a far stronger link with heart disease prevention and cardiovascular health.

She also suggests that the rule restricting fruit juice to contributing only one portion of the recommended daily five of fruit and vegetables should perhaps be relaxed in certain circumstances.

‘If you look at the relationship between fruit consumption and reduced heart disease, the evidence is certainly there - but it’s there with fruit juice consumption as well,’ she says. ‘When ‘bad’ cholesterol or low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) in the blood get oxidised by free radicals they promote atherosclerosis - or furring up of the arteries - and heart disease. If you can stop the oxidation process you can offer a protective effect on heart health, and that’s what the antioxidants - which are found in both fruit and fruit juices - can do.’

We’re certainly increasingly waking up to these

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benefits, with more of us choosing fruit juices over colas and other fizzy drinks. But, obviously, not all juices are created equal. So what have some of the most popular got going for them?

Orange juice

The perennial favourite, a very rich source of vitamin C, not only important as an antioxidant and a chemical essential in the formation of the body’s connective tissue, but also key in promoting the absorption of iron in the body, vital in preventing anaemia.

‘Orange juice is also good because it is rich in folic acid which may help to reduce heart disease,’ says Ruxton. ‘Some trials have suggested that folic acid may help keep levels of homocysteine in the blood under control - and homocysteine is implicated in arteriosclerosis and heart disease.’

Orange juice also contains pectin, a beneficial soluble fibre, and some calcium.

Apple juice

Seen as an ancient symbol of everlasting life, the apple is the source of popular and healthful juice. ‘It’s very rich in both malic and tartaric acids,’ says dietitian Nigel Denby, ‘and according to research, these appear to inhibit the growth of

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HEALTH & fitness bacteria in the gut. Apple juice is also very rich in the antioxidant quercetin, which is sparking a lot of interest in cancer prevention.’

A team of researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine in America have reported that drinking apple juice appears to allay a biological process which contributes to cardiovascular disease, while further research suggests apple juice may confer protection on the lungs against toxins. Furthermore, recent studies from Poland has found that cloudy apple juices contain four times as many polyphenols than filtered, brown apple juices - polyphenols are thought to be involved in promoting healthy blood vessels.

Grapefruit juice

‘Grapefruit juice, like other citrus juices, is rich in vitamin C, but one interesting study also suggested that a glass a day may help prevent eye cataracts,’ says Denby.

Furthermore, pink or ruby grapefruit contains some lycopene, another powerful antioxidant which is found abundantly in tomatoes; while researchers at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, California, US, have found that grapefruit juice may help weight loss by lowering insulin levels in the body, which may have further positive implications in the control of diabetes.

(Certain medication interacts with compounds in grapefruit juice, so always check with your doctor if you’re at all uncertain about its safety for you.)

Grape juice

‘There are several good studies linking grape juice with reduced incidence of heart disease,’ says Carrie Ruxton. ‘Again, the antioxidants in the grape juice appear to stop LDL getting oxidised by free radicals.’ One study, again from the States, made a strong link between Concord grape juice and reduced blood pressure.

Some natural and complementary practitioners believe grape juice can help fight fevers in childhood, aid digestion and cleanse or detoxify a clogged-up system. ‘Grape juice contains high concentrations of ellagic acid,’ adds Nigel Denby. ‘This appears to neutralise carcinogens, particularly those associated with tobacco and barbecued food. It’s also rich in potassium, so 80 | SEPTEMBER Connector

a large glass of grape juice a day may help to reduce blood pressure.’

Pineapple juice

Native South Americans held pineapple and its juice in high esteem for its supposed healing properties - ancient warriors, for example, would apply it to wounds.

‘Reputedly, pineapple juice is good for the digestion and for clear skin,’ says Denby, who recommends it as a good breakfast juice. ‘It’s also very rich in the anti-inflammatory enzyme bromelain, which is thought to be able to relieve thromboses and may reduce death rates in people with coronary heart disease.’

Although unproven, some complementary practitioners believe pineapple juice can increase mucus production, so it may be worth choosing an alternative juice during a cold.

Cranberry juice

A good choice for women, as cranberry juice is a proven help in reducing and preventing the incidence of urinary tract and bladder infections.

A clinical study by researchers at Laval University, Quebec, Canada, also showed that cranberry juice can increase the levels of ‘good’ cholesterol in the blood by 8%, as well as provide antioxidant protection against bad cholesterol.

Other studies have shown cranberry juice has strong anti-viral properties and linked it with a reduced risk of both gum disease and stomach ulcers. (As with grapefruit juice, there are some medical contraindications with cranberry juice, such as with the drug warfarin, so do talk to your doctor if you’re uncertain.)

Prune juice

Prunes have the highest antioxidant rating of all fruits and vegetables, a characteristic shared with its juice, which is also a useful source of A and B vitamins, and the minerals potassium, iron, manganese and copper.

‘And of course they have a good laxative effect, useful in combating constipation,’ adds Denby. ‘The effect comes from a chemical called hydroxy-phenylisatin which stimulates the smooth muscles of the colon.’ www.connector.ae

HEALTH & fitness Prune juice is used widely in Chinese medicine as a morning detoxifier and purifier, and is reputedly more effective when drunk at room temperature.

Pomegranate juice

Another ‘super-juice’, reputed to have many curative capabilities, extremely rich in antioxidants, and a relatively new arrival in the west. By similar mechanisms to cranberry juice and grape juice, it is believed to reduce cholesterol oxidation and therefore levels of LDL in the system. An increasing body of research is showing that pomegranate juice is helpful in preventing furring up of the arteries.

Native to the Middle East, the juice of the pomegranate is recommended to pregnant women in Iran as it is rich in iron - not to mention a useful source of copper and potassium.

What’s the next big juice?

Here are three juices you may be hearing a lot more from in years to come.

Mangosteen:

Reputedly the favourite fruit of Queen Victoria

s Juicing tip

• Where possible, choose juices with their pulp, which aren’t strained, as they have more nutrients,’ says Denby.

‘If you go for these juices ‘with bits’, it’ll lower the glycaemic (GI) effect on the body, making for slower digestion, which is beneficial.’

• Choose freshly squeezed juices if possible,’ says Claire Williamson.

‘The more processing a juice has, the more nutrients will be lost, so freshly squeezed juice is going to be higher in vitamin C than juices produced from concentrates, because the vitamin is quite fragile.’

• ‘Consider buying smaller cartons,

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of Great Britain, the mangosteen is an applesized fruit with purple rind and white segments, originating from India. Its juice, sometimes referred to as xango juice, has been variously credited with treating diarrhoea, menstrual problems, eczema and various other conditions.

Noni: Potato-like soft fruit,

native to the South Pacific Islands and sometimes called the Indian mulberry, whose supposedly healing juice has been used traditionally for high blood pressure, arthritis, stress, cancer, skin problems and many other conditions besides, and which is the subject of much speculation and research.

Açaí: An Amazonian berry, whose mud-like

or syrupy thick juice is extremely popular in Brazil, is rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins, and is reputed to be a cancer preventative, blood sugar stabiliser and... an aphrodisiac. It is high in iron, calcium, vitamins and essential fatty acids too.

rather than large two-litre ones, if you don’t drink much juice or are only buying for yourself,’ says Denby. ‘Once a carton is open and exposed to the air, the antioxidant levels of the juice can reduce quite rapidly.’

• ‘Look for juices with no or low added sugars,’ says Williamson. ‘Added sugar, on the other hand, doesn’t affect the nutrient content. So if a juice is just too sour without it - such as cranberry juice - and it needs some sugar to make it palatable, that’s absolutely fine. The main concern with added sugar is in relation to tooth decay, so just watch your intakes.’ www.connector.ae

HEALTH & fitness

Think

zinc

Zinc is an essential mineral that is found in almost every one of our cells. Our bodies contain about 2 to 3 grams of zinc, however there are no specific storage sites known for this mineral and so a consistent supply in your diet is necessary.

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inc has a wide range of functions. It is pivotal in insulin activity, in the metabolism of the testes and ovaries and in liver function. It also plays a crucial role in growth and cell division, where it is required for protein and DNA synthesis.

As a component of over 100 enzymes, zinc is also involved in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and energy.

Zinc is particularly important for healthy skin and is essential for a healthy immune system and resistance to infection. This mineral also supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence. It is thought that zinc can help skin conditions such as acne and eczema, and can shorten the duration of the common cold when taken as a supplement. Those suffering from prostate problems, anorexia nervosa, alcoholism and those going through trauma 84 | SEPTEMBER Connector

or convalescence also seem to benefit from an extra supply of zinc.

The first signs of a zinc deficiency are impairment of taste, a poor immune response and skin problems. Other symptoms can include hair loss, diarrhoea, low energy, delayed wound healing, and a decreased growth rate and mental development in infants.

At the other end of the scale, excess zinc is toxic. Too much zinc interferes with the metabolism of other minerals in the body, particularly iron and copper. The symptoms of zinc toxicity include nausea, vomiting and fever.

A good food source of zinc contains a substantial amount of zinc in relation to its calorie content and contributes at least 10% of the US Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for zinc in a selected serving size. The RDA for zinc is 15 milligrams per day for adults (except pregnant or lactating women) and children over 4 years of age.

Oysters contain more zinc per serving than any other food, but red meat and poultry provide the majority of zinc in the typical ‘western’ diet. Other good food sources include beans, nuts, certain seafood, whole grains, fortified breakfast cereals and dairy products A vegetarian diet often contains less zinc than a meat based one and so it is important for vegetarians to eat plenty of foods that are rich in this vital mineral.

Only 20% of the zinc present in the diet is actually absorbed by the body. Fortified foods (including many breakfast cereals) make it easier to consume the RDA of zinc, however they also make it easier to consume too much zinc, especially if supplemental zinc is being taken.

This is why it is important to seek professional advice before taking a zinc supplement. In many instances, an individual’s needs could easily be met by dietary zinc sources.

Certain substances may have irreversible harmful effects if taken for long periods at the highest supplemental doses. These include beta-carotene, nicotinic acid, manganese, phosphorus and also zinc. The UK’s Food Standards Agency advises that you should not take high doses of zinc over long periods, as this may prove harmful to your health. www.connector.ae

HEALTH & fitness

Make dreams come true

Are you looking for your dream life? The Dream Life Super Upgrade Day for Women is being held at Media Rotana, Tecom on Friday 2nd October offering a life transformation day where success coaches Lisa Harter and Judymay Murphy will be guiding a select group of women through a series of learning and transformational exercises. Tickets are priced at USD 125 and Connector readers get a 25% discount from www.bit.ly/1IJAx1I. Email info@lisahartercoaching.com or call 056-1156065 for further details.

UAE Fitness Movement

The UAE Fitness Movement is a fun fitness competition. By simply participating in each weekly challenge, you will go into the draw to win great health and fitness prizes and those that complete all six challenges will go into the main draw for the prize of Dhs 10,000 cash. The competition will take place from Sunday 20th September to Thursday 29th October and is open to anyone above the age of 18 years who lives in the UAE. Individual entry is Dhs 75 and team entry is Dhs 75 per person. During the competition, every Sunday before 9am the exercise routine challenge will be posted online with a full video and written description of the exercise routine and movement standards.

Individuals and pairs will then be able to practice and train before attempting the challenge at any time and as many times as they wish in the five days following to get their best score. Visit www.uaefitnessmovement.com.

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Get fit

Grand Millennium Dubai offers incredible discounts on health club membership packages. Book your membership package before 30th September and avail of amazing discounts and a host of benefits. Obtain annual membership (diamond package) for Dhs 3,000 and save Dhs 900, along with two months complimentary access to the gym, a 60-minute Swedish massage and four personal training sessions free. You may also sign up for a six-month membership (gold package) for Dhs 1,800 and save Dhs 400, get one month complimentary access to the gymnasium with two personal training sessions and a 30-minute Swedish massage. If you decide to enrol for a three-month membership (silver package) for Dhs 1,000 you save Dhs 500. Other benefits include one month complimentary access, two personal training sessions and a 30-minute massage. All members are also entitled to 20% discount on F&B, complimentary valet parking and free WiFi. Terms and conditions apply.

Visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com.

Let’s get dancing

There’s no excuse and nothing to lose, it’s Free Dance Week at James and Alex Dance Studios.

Hit the floor and learn some cool moves as James & Alex Dance Studios is offering free dance classes for one week starting Saturday 5th September until Thursday 10th September.

Available for adults and kids, whether you are a first timer or an experienced dancer, anyone can join. The studio is located on the 8th Floor of Concord Tower, in Dubai Media City. Call 04-4470773 or visit www.jamesandalex.com. www.connector.ae

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Your Horoscope

by Capella

VIRGO 23 Aug - 22 Sep

PISCES 18 Feb - 19 Mar

LIBRA 23 Sep - 22 Oct

ARIES 20 Mar - 19 Apr

Enjoy a creative mood and intuitive moments in the beginning of the month and with the help of the new Moon in Virgo on the 13th new beginnings are promised. Relationships are highlighted, so take time to either improve an existing one, or if not already suited keep an eye open for a warm friendship to develop with a likely person.

Youngsters may challenge you with a deep meaningful conversation around the 9th. Do show an interest because the issue is likely to arise again on the 25th and if you didn’t pay attention the first time you are likely to be left wishing you had. Nevertheless the Sun is in Libra after the 23rd so you should be in tip top form to cope.

SCORPIO 23 Oct - 21 Nov

Your solar ruler sexy, energetic Mars joins ups with harmonious loving Venus in the uppermost part of your chart, so life should be a bed of roses bringing you all your heart desires. A change in your health regime should also improve your lifestyle at this time so get creative and plan a new and invigorating exercise programme.

SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov - 21 Dec

The radiance of the Sun meeting up with your solar ruler, Jupiter, may make you feel very benevolent and generous toward other people. Nevertheless, don’t take on more than you can really cope with or want to. Relax and enjoy a surprise late break and leave others to develop their own skills in their own time without involving you.

CAPRICORN 22 Dec - 19 Jan

It’s time to stop talking about the plans you would like to make involving either overseas matters or taking a trip of a life time and actually get down to making positive decisions. Loved ones may well surprise you around the 23rd with news of the support they intend to give by agreeing to help with any necessary domestic arrangements.

AQUARIUS 20 Jan - 17 Feb

What could be more romantic than energetic, hot Mars and feminine, harmonious Venus in an area of your horoscope which represents partnerships as they do for you. A sudden invitation to travel should be taken up to either progress a personal relationship or to benefit a future business venture. You are on a winning streak.

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The new Moon on the 13th should bring dreamy, mystical moments in relationships similar to those in Virgo. Don’t fritter away your finances unnecessarily on them for there is likely to be an older person to answer to if you over step the mark with excessive expenditure. You won’t believe your good luck by the end of the month.

Exciting times lay ahead and you are likely to be astonishing people with wayward behaviour when celebrating a glamorous occasion for a loved one around the 23rd. Venus and Mars are conjoined and make a brilliant aspect to Uranus, (the planets of procreation), so it could be all about the arrival of a new member of the family.

TAURUS 20 Apr - 20 May

You may have overheard something that would be best kept to yourself for awhile until you can find out the truth of the matter for yourself. It could be startling news from a colleague who is not initially to be relied upon. Meanwhile enjoy a very easy flow of energy and some pleasant moments improving your domestic environment.

GEMINI 21 May - 20 Jun

A lot of planetary activity, including the new Moon on the 13th, is directed to domestic issues you may have outstanding. You may appreciate fresh beginnings or creation of a revised plan to improve relationships amongst family members. Saturn moving into your house of partners indicates they are likely to want to take on more responsibilities..

CANCER 21 Jun - 22 Jul

Overseas journeys are indicated when it would be wise to avoid travelling over water - if at all possible. News which reaches you around the 10th may not be what you want to hear, but you should have a second chance around the 25th to make your point of view appreciated. Mars and Venus sit happily together promising financial ease.

LEO 23 Jul - 22 Aug

Venus, the planet of love, appears to have been moving backward since last August, but now moves forward on the 7th. Any difficulties experienced in relationships should now improve, particularly as it is joined by sexy, energetic Mars during the first ten days of September, so enjoy the start of a blissful new cycle of romance. www.connector.ae

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manzil - Educational & adaptive living skills program for students with special needs.......... 06 534 7663, 050 354 2994 Mother to Mother Toddler Gp ctc: Ilse.......... 050 452 7674 Mums and Tots Community Group............... 050 775 4579 Mothers’ Network of Asthmatic Children............ 282 6411 Out of the Blues (post natal depression support group)........ ............................................. outofthebluesdubai@gmail.com Overeaters Anonymous.................................. 052 980 2158 Email: oaindubai@hotmail.com; Website: oaintheuae.com Psychology for Everyday Living: Not For Women Only Human Relations Institute...................................... 365 8498 Special Families Support, call Gulshan-360 5654, 050 454 1940 Fun activities for the children with special needs & families.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist ANTI - AGEING CLINICS (TREATMENTS) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 ART & CRAFT CLASSES, CENTRES & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Lotus Educ. Institute (Arts & Design)............ 391 1718 ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATOLOGY Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Humeira Badsha – Consultant Rheumatology, American Board Certified AUDIO - VESTIBULAR CLINICS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr. Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine Ms. Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist AUDIOLOGY CLINIC Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist BACK CARE SPECIALISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Jin- Yul Lee, Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr Waseem Raja, Specialist Rheumatologist Dr Fadi Ajine, Specialist Rheumatologist American Spine Center, DHCC- Toll Free... 800 100 999 Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Catalin Majer, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Walid Othman, Consultant Orthopaedic BALLOONS Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 Party Centre LLC, Garhoud...........283 1353/ 297 9125 Party Centre LLC, Media City........................ 453 3373 www.mypartycentre.com BEAUTY SALONS 1847- Executive Grooming for Men................. 330 1847 Abbey Beauty Lounge, Souk Al Bahar............. 430 8572 info@abbeybeautylounge.com Amaya Salon & Spa Downtown Burj.............. 374 1496 Amaya Salon & Spa Silicon Oasis................... 320 7390 BBLUNT Hair & Care(Men & Women), DIFC..352 6300 Blossom Beauty Salon, Al Barsha...454 8414/ 050 561 8560 N.BAR - Fast glamour for nails.... 800 NBAR / 346 1100 NAILS AT HOME–prepared to be pampered.. 298 0707 www.connector.ae

BIRTHDAY PARTIES Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 FunTime Parties, www.dubaifuntime.com.. 052 993 3753 Petting Farm Parties-Poshpaws Animal Sanctuary....... ................................................................... 056 604 4091 Facebook-Poshpaws Animal-Sanctuary-Kennels-Cattery

BREAST SCREENING CLINIC American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6399 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN. Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Sreelatha Gopalakrishnan, Specialist OBS/GYN Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa B. Sulaiman, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist CAKE DECORATING CLASSES Tavola Studio, Gold and Diamond Park.......... 388 3767 Certified Wilton and PME Courses CARDIAC HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................... 800 6332273 Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Alja Vlahovic Stipac, Specialist Cardiologist CARDIOLOGY Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Mohammed Hafez Moursi, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Haitham Al Hashimi, Consultant Cardiologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Alja Vlahovic Stipac, Specialist Cardiologist Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Hassan El Tamimi, Specialist Cardiology www.connector.ae

CHILDREN’S THERAPY Kalimati Speech & Communication Center... 283 9196 CHIROPODY Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic .......................................................................... 349 6333 Kersten Elliott, Chiropodist / Podiatrist (UK) CIRCUMCISION Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Amgad Farouk, Consultant Urologist CLINICS & HOSPITALS Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 336 7777 Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Neuro Spinal Hospital....................342 0000/ 315 7777 Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 COCHLEAR IMPLANTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist COLORECTAL SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon COSMETIC DENTISTRY Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Dr Johnny Haddad, DDS, DU, AACD Dr William’s Dental Center............................. 346 7677 Dr Ihab William, DDS, DU, AACD Connector SEPTEMBER | 5

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

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

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The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622

COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY (Advanced medical aesthetic treatments) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................... 800 6332273 Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist COSMETIC THERAPIST (Rehabilitation of scar tissue, scar camouflage, permanent make-up corrections) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................... 800 6332273 DANCE LESSONS bnf Dance Academy (www.bnf.ae).................... 364 4881 Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Belly Dancing.

Email: school@bnf.ae Sharmila Dance..................................050 858 1083 / 84 Hip Hop, Jazz, St.Jazz, Lyrical Contemporary & Classical Ballet Classes. www.sharmiladance.com; email: info@sharmiladance.com DENTAL IMPLANTS Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch..... 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon DENTISTS Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Carsten Froelich, Dental Surgeon Dr Kahtan Wardeh, General Dentist Dr Shahanas Mohamed, Dental Surgeon Bright Smile Dental & Orthodontic Center.. 344 9675 Dr Tariq Sahawneh, Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hussam Chaykhouni, General Dentist British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Deon Hugo, General Dentist, BChD (SA) Dr Faisal Munif, General Dentist, BDS (UK) Dr Stephen Reid, General Dentist BDS (UK) Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontist & Implantologist (UK) Dr Y.S. Tosun, DDS, Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hani Abd-ul-Salam, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (CANADA) City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sondos Awad, General Dentist Dr Shallen Verma, Specialist Dentist Dr Ramesh Kumar, Specialist Orthodontics Dentist Dr Ketan Parekh, Specialist Orthodontics Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Dr Anmol Batria, General Dentist Dubai Dental Clinic, DHCC.. 800 DENTAL / 424 8777 Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Evan O'Malley, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Nora Powell, G.P. (Dentist) 6 | SEPTEMBER Connector

Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Dr Gilda Behnam (Orthodontist) Dr Emma Caseley, G.P. (Dentist) Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist Dr Hani A. Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Marija Pavlovic, Periodontist & Oral Implantologist OraCare Dental Clinic.................................... 392 7550

Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Cornelia Prevot, GP Dentist Dr Tahereh Zehtaban, GP Dentist DERMATOLOGISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Samer Kudsi, Specialist Dermatology Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Dr Rolf Soehnchen, Consultant Dermatologist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Umesh Nihalani, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Radmila Lukian, Specialist Dermatologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Umesh Nihalani, Specialist Dermatologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist Minal Medical Center...................................... 342 0990 Minal Specialised Clinic Dermatology...... 06 574 9610 DIABETES COUNSELLING American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6876 Dr Hubert Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist DIAGNOSTICS Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) DIALYSIS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6370 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr Viorica Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) DIETICIAN (See Weight Loss) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6606 Mariam Saleh, Dietician May El Moghrabi, Dietician Dana Al Shaka’a, Dietician City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Leila Smaily MA, RD, BSc Canadian Board Certified Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian www.connector.ae

DIGESTIVE & LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY (General & Laparoscopic Surgery) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION Lexicon Reading Center........................... 050 795 4428 www.LexiconReadingCenter.org

EAR PROTECTIONS Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Riza A.V, Audiologist EMERGENCY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6644 Dr Hesham El- Latif, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Imad Fakhani, Registrar Emergency Medicine Dr Nader Hassaballa, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Colin Bullard, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Mueed Ahmad, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Mohan Koppuravuri, Consultant Emergency Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7777 Dr Ahmed Moneir, General Practicioner Dr Ahmed Abdelhameed, Specialist Undersupervision Internal Medicine Dr Laila Ahmad, General Practitioner Dr Muhammad Noor, General Practicioner Dr Manei Blei, General Practicioner ENDOCRINOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Hubert Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist www.connector.ae

ENTERTAINMENT & EVENT MANAGEMENT Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 EXECUTIVE HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) EXECUTIVE MEDICALS Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 EXERCISE / FITNESS CONSULTATION Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 FAMILY GENERAL PRACTICE Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dr Michael John Bawden, Specialist Family Medicine Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Barbara Vela, G.P. General Practitioner Dr N.S.Prasad, G.P. General Practitioner Dr John Callaghan, Specialist Family medicine Dr Haris Akhtar, G.P. General Practitioner Dr Mostafa Vasigh, G.P. General Practitioner FAMILY MEDICINE Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Maged Shurrab, Specialist in Family Medicine Dr H.M. Idrees, Specialist in Family Medicine City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Bassmah Al Rowaily, Specialist Family Medicine Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic ......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Dr Susan Norton, Family Medicine (CANADA) Mark Janowski, MD Specialist Internal Medicine (USA) Dr Yin Cheong Ng Rundell, Specialist Internal Medicine (UK) Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Helen Johns, Specialist Family Medicine FERTILITY CLINIC Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)..268 5333 FETAL MEDICINE Fetal Medicine & Genetic Center................... 360 4040 Dr Afshin PourMirza, Specialist OBS./GYN. Fetal Maternal Medicine (Germany) Dr Ulrich Honemeyer, Specialist OBS./GYN. (Germany), Master of Ultrasound Obs/Gyn, Consultant in DHA Connector SEPTEMBER | 7

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EAR, NOSE & THROAT SPECIALISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Vikas Nehru, Specialist ENT/ Head & Neck Surgery Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dr Sasa Janjanin, Specialist ENT Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Sasa Janjanin, ENT Specialist Dr Udaya Chand Das, ENT Specialist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mohamad I. El – Naggar, Consultant ENT Dr Ghassan Younes, Specialist ENT Surgeon Dr Nikita Malhotra, Specialist ENT Surgeon

City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Khalid Al Ghofaili, Specialist Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Dia) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mohamed Nabil Mahna, Specialist Endocrinology

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DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery

Dr Shanthi Sairam, Specialist OBS./GYN. Diploma in Fetal Medicine (UK) Kathleen Le Marquand, Genetic Counselor, FHGSA (Australia) Serenity Clinic Fetal Maternal Care............... 360 4829 Dr Soraya Farah, Specialist Obs/Gyn Fetal Maternal Medicine (France)

Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Dejan Stepic, Specialist General Surgeon Dr Abdulkader Weiss, Specialist General Surgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7777 / 315 7877 Bassam Nouh, Specialist General Surgery

FITNESS CENTRES & HEALTH CLUBS Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 TribeFit, Dubai Marina (tribefit.com).... Call 800 87423

GERIATRICS (Ageing) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Senthil Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatric Medicine Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp. Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine

FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy & Proctoscopy) Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Suhail Kasim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad MD, Consultant Gastroenterologist GASTROENTEROLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Regina Will, Specialist Gastroenterologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Wagdy Emile Mikhail, Specialist Gastroenterologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Federica Margherita Fabris, Specialist Gastroenterologist GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353 Dr Adnan Abuhammour, Consultant Gastroenterologist GENERAL PRACTITIONERS (See Family/General Medicine) City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Marvie Hinampas, General Practitioner Dr Haritha Potu, General Practitioner Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Shadi Najem, General Practitioner Dr Ammar Hassan, General Practitioner Dr Hind Khalid Mohammed, General Practitioner Dr Atique Ur Rehman, General Practitioner Dr Ali Sabah, General Practitioner Dr Saima Khan, General Practitioner GENERAL SURGERY Abbara Poly Clinic............................................ 268 5333 Dr Ismail Abbara (Frankfurt Univ) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon City Centre Clinic........................................ 205 2777 Dr Ali Hassan, Specialist General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery 8 | SEPTEMBER Connector

GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINING DuGym...................................................... 050 553 6283 W: www.dugym.com; E: suzanne@dugym.com GYNAECOLOGISTS & OBSTETRICS Abbara Poly Clinic........................................... 268 5333 Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353 Dr Maria Nikolopoulou, Specialist OBS/ GYNE Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Dr Rupinder Kaur Ruprai, Specialist in Gynaecology & Obstetrics Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist in Gynaecology & Obstetrics American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr Omowunmi Braithwaite, Consultant Obs/Gyn Dr Arathil Candoth Rajalakshmi, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dr Anthony Brignoni, Specialist Obs/Gyn Surgeon City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Sheikha Alia Al Qassimi, Specialist Obstetrics & Gynecology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN. Dr Rajesh Devassy, Specialist OBS./GYN & Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr Sreelatha Gopalakrishnan, Specialist OBS/GYN Dr Urmil Verma, Consultant OBS/GYN Fetal Medicine & Genetic Center................... 360 4040 Dr Afshin PourMirza, Specialist OBS./GYN. Fetal Maternal Medicine (Germany) Dr Ulrich Honemeyer, Specialist OBS./GYN. (Germany), Master of Ultrasound Obs/Gyn, Consultant in DHA Dr Shanthi Sairam, Specialist OBS./GYN. Diploma in Fetal Medicine (UK) Kathleen Le Marquand, Genetic Counselor, FHGSA (Australia) Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Azza Gouda Attia Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa Sulaiman Al Nasseri, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist www.connector.ae

HAIR EXTENSIONS Gold Salon.................................321 1423, 050 625 0288 Great Lengths to go..................321 5162, 050 535 5527 Hairware (www.Thetrendinghair.com)...... 050 359 0159 Karkafi Hair...............................352 8711 / 03 766 2177 HAIR PRODUCTS Great Lengths Hair Extensions....................... 321 5162 Great Lengths UAE.................................. 050 625 0288 Exclusive Distributors and Educators JOICO Hair Colors & Hair care..................... 605 8516 Philip Kingsley Hair Care................................ 605 8516 Tanagra at Gold Salon..................................... 321 1423 HAIR REMOVAL Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) HAIR SALONS BBLUNT Hair & Care (Men & Women), DIFC.......... .......................................................................... 352 6300 JetSet - For fabulous hair days........................... 330 0886 HAIR TRANSPLANTATION Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Sajjad Haider Khan, Specialist In Hair Restoration Surgery HAIRDRESSERS Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622 HAND SURGERY Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 www.connector.ae

HEARING AIDS Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist HEART CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6364 Dr Steven Griffin, Sp. Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Khaldoun Taha, Consultant Cardiologist Dr Omar Hallak, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Dr Mohamed Salem, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist HERNIA Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)........... .......................................................................... 268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Hussein Naji, Specialist Pediatric Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery HOMEOPATHY Al Fida Medical Centre, Al Attar Mall, Karama..335 5357 Dr Subair Panikkaveettil, G.P. Homeopathy HOSPITALIST American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Senthil Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatrics Medicine Dr Saria Gouher, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Elie Nehme, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp. Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine IMPLANTOLOGIST British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon INFECTIOUS DISEASE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Moeena Zain, Sp. Infectious Disease INTERNAL MEDICINE City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Moayad Hasan, Specialist Cardiology (Cardiovascular Diseases) Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)........ 800 352 Dr Dragana Sarenac, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Rula Albadri, Consultant Internal Medicine Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Mina Milovanovic, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Iwona Marczak, Specialist Internal Medicine Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Dr Yin Cheong Ng Rundell, Specialist Internal Medicine (UK) Connector SEPTEMBER | 9

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HAEMORRHOIDS Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)..268 5333 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Ali Hassan, Specialist General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon

Dr Jose Manuel Rojo, Hand Surgeon Specialist Dr Christiana Savvidou, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Dr Dr Agatha Moniz, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Samah Zarif, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Serenity Clinic Fetal Maternal Care............... 360 4829 Dr Soraya Farah, Specialist Obs/Gyn Fetal Maternal Medicine (France) Top Medical Center, Grosvenor House.......................... ........................................317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Dolores Ruth Kent, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology

Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mazen Raid Naba, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Salvin George, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Ihab Mohd Ramadan, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Rihab Mohamed Elnour, Specialist Internal Medicine INTERVENTIONAL NEURO RADIOLOGY Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7725 / 315 7722 Stenting, Coiling & Embolization Dr Sandeep B.K Specialist Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology) JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGEONS Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic KENNELS & CATTERY Al Zubair Animal Care........06 743 5988, 050 647 6487 www.azacuae.com Animal Care Centre.................................. 050 646 7792 www.animalcarecentre.biz Deira Veterinary Clinic.............258 1881, 050 651 6440 Website: www.dr-azziz.com Poshpaws Kennels & Cattery................... 050 273 0973 www.poshpawsdubai.com KINESIOLOGY KinesioCoach (ICPKP), Knowledge Village.... 276 1155 W: www.kinesiocoach.ae; E: info@kinesiocoach.ae LANGUAGE CENTRES Dar-el-ilm school of languages........................ 331 0221 Arabic for Kids and Foreign Languages to Adults & Kids www.dubailanguages.com The Arabic Language Centre........................... 331 5600 Specialists in teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language to Adults The Mother Tongue Arabic Language Center, Sheikh Zayed Rd............................................... 338 2229 LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTORECTOMY Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Rajesh Devassy, OBS/GYN Laparoscopy LAPAROSCOPY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6879 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Anthony Brignoni, Specialist Obs/Gyn Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Rajesh Devassy, OBS/GYN Laparoscopy Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon LASER HAIR REMOVAL American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist 10 | SEPTEMBER Connector

Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671 Sidra Zia, Laser Therapist LASER SKIN SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist LEARNING CENTRES Kalimati Speech & Communication Center.. 283 9196

Little Pandas Early Learning Centre, Jumeirah..344 6371 www.littlepandaselc.com LITHOTRIPSY - ESWL (Removal of Kidney Stones without surgery) Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)............ .......................................................................... 268 5333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6642 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) MEDITATIVE ARTS Meditation for World Peace, Pranic Healing Center ...368 8067 / 368 8104 ; Email: phfdubai@emirates.net.ae MENS GROOMING 1847 - Executive Grooming for Men................ 330 1847 MUSIC SCHOOL Brooklyn Melodies Music Center Mirdif, Street 37................................................ 288 8951 Uptown Mirdif.................................................. 251 4098 Meadows Village............................................... 422 5357 Studio City........................................................ 446 8716 JBR, Rimal 3..................................................... 451 8809 Arabian Ranches 2, The Village......................... 447 1884 Jumeirah, Al Wasl Road.................................... 388 4815 Jumeirah Park Pavilion...................................... 551 9901 Dubai Mall, Ice Rink area.......................... 055 795 0367 E-mail: info@brooklynmelodies.com Website: www.brooklynmelodies.com NAIL STUDIOS The Nail Beautique........................................... 348 1888 NEONATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, Consultant Neonatologist Dr Umair Sharih, Specialist Pediatrician NEPHROLOGY (Kidney Diseases) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr Viorica Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) www.connector.ae

NEURO - REHABILITATION Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Kaydar Al Chalabi, Specialist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NEUROLOGIST Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Amin Abdullah Al Shawabkeh, Specialist Neurologist Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology Dr Sarmad Al Shammaa, Specialist Neurology NEUROPHYSIOLOGY Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology NUCLEAR MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6643 Dr Shah Numani, Consultant Nuclear Med. NURSERY (PRIVATE) (See Schools) Al Barsha Seashells Nursery............................ 341 3404 www.seashellsnursery.com Al Safa Early Learning Centre Tel no: 342 9575; Email: newsafanursery@gmail.com Branch Tel no: 344 3878; safaelcbranch@gmail.com British Orchard Nurseries.............................................. .......................................800-PRESCHOOL /398 3536 Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Deira, JBR, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Media City, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi. www.britishorchardnursery.com Children's Oasis Nursery...............348 8981 / 379 0790 2m - 4 yrs, flexible schedule, following EYFS www.connector.ae

Southridge, Burj Downtown (jinspire.com)....... 456 4955 Kiddy Planet Nursery, Al Quoz 1.................... 339 0010 Umm Suqeim 3......................... 328 4465/ 050 168 6845 www.kiddyplanet.ae; info@kiddyplanet.ae Ladybird Nursery, Jumeirah - 1........................ 344 1011 Ladybird Nursery, Umm Suqeim - 3................ 346 5240 Small Steps Nursery Mirdif............................. 288 3347 Email: smallstepsnursery@hotmail.com Website: www.smallstepsnursery.ae The Blossom Nursery............................ 055 NURSERY Academic City, Downtown Dubai, Umm Suqeim & Umm Al Sheif. 6mo-6yrs, British Curriculum, transportation offered Vernus Early Learning Centre, Umm Suqeim..321 4606 W: www.vernuselc.ae; E: info@vernuselc.ae

NURSING HOME HEALTHCARE SERVICES Enaya Home Nursing Services......345 5573 / 345 8880 24 Hrs & 12 Hrs Nursing Care, Physiotherapy Doctor Consultation, Escorting Services NUTRITIONISTS City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Leila Smaily MA, RD, BSc Canadian Board Certified Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Fadi Shkour - Occupational Therapist Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Anita Sanjay Bhatia, Occupational Therapist Andrea Marciniak, Occupational Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr Maroun Khoury, Consultant Oncologist Dr Faraz Khan, Specialist Oncologist Dr Nidal Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem ONLINE SHOPPING The Perfect Gift (Gifts & Flowers Delivery)................... ...................................................... www.theperfectgift.ae OPEN MRI SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) OPHTHALMOLOGISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Nadim Habash, Sp. Ophthalmologist Connector SEPTEMBER | 11

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NEURO SURGERY (Brain and Spine Surgery) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6629 Dr Jin- Yul Lee, Consultant Neurosurgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Hassan Kadri, Consultant Neurological Surgeon Dr Nicandro de Figueiredo Neto, Specialist Neurosurgery Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Ahmed Bitar, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Sebouh Kassis, Specialist Neurological Surgery Dr Catalin Majer, Specialist Neurological Surgery

Emirates British Nursery, Mirdif..................... 288 9222 Umm Sequim.....348 9996, Motorcity............... 567 6555 First Steps Nursery Montessori....348 6301 / 348 6302 www.firststepsnm.com; firststepsnm@gmail.com Jumeirah International Nurseries Al Safa branch (jinspire.com)............................ 394 5567 Al Wasl branch (jinspire.com)........................... 349 9065

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NEURO - LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING (NLP) Matrix Consulting (Training).......................... 343 2555 NLP Certification programs, Time Line Therapy®, Hypnosis, NLP Coaching

Dr Ammar Safar, Consultant Ophthalmologist Dr Mansoor Movaghar, Specialist Pediatric Ophthalmologist City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Adnan Obaid, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr Chidamber Srinivas, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr Gurdeep Singh, Specialist Ophthalmology Dr K.R. Sathish, Specialist Ophthalmology Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anwar Hamdan Sajwani, Consultant Ophthalmology Dr Naima Ben Moussa, Specialist Ophthalmology Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lama Toufiq Sharbek, Specialist Ophthalmologist ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Cooper Dermatology & Dentistry Clinic....... 346 6671

Dr Luis Gavin, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hani Abdul Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon ORTHODONTISTS Bright Smile Dental & Orthodontic Center.. 344 9675 British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Y.S. Tosun, Specialist Orthodontist Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Gilda Behnam (Orthodontist) Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist ORTHOPAEDISTS American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Ghazwan Maki, Sp. Orthopaedic Dr Tarek Abuzakuk, Sp. Orthopaedic City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Iyad Al Souri, Specialist Orthopedic Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr William Murrell, Specialist Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Board Certified Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Kutaiba Salman, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Wail Ahmad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.......... .......................................................................... 376 8400 Dr Chris Whately, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Imtiaz Hashmi, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Anwar Sadath, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Barry McKillop, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Maan Taba, Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon Dr Salman Farrukh Hameed, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Azzam Fayyad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Nikola Vagic, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Sripathi Rao, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon 12 | SEPTEMBER Connector

Dr Benjamin Joseph, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Anand Gorva, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Ahmad Shukri Issa, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Ehab Saad Mostafa, Specialist Internal Medicine – Rheumatology Dr Mohamed Abdelrhman Elzaki, General Practitioner Dr Muhammad Ali Raffat, General Practitioner Dr Mohammad Salah Abdelaal, General Practitioner Dr Mohamed Ali Shafik, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon - ER Dr Usman Ahmed, General Practitioner Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Hussam Abdul Kader, Specialist Orthopaedic PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Just White Dental Clinic, JBR........................ 399 8440 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist PAEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Sunset Mall – Jumeirah 3......... 321 6051 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist.

E: info2@drmazenpediatric.com PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr Nidal Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Dr Pascal Chrestel, Consultant Orthopaedic PAEDIATRIC SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Hussein Naji, Specialist Pediatric Surgeon PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara (Frankfurt Univ)........... .......................................................................... 268 5333 PAEDIATRICIAN Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Sunset Mall – Jumeirah 3......... 321 6051 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT American Spine Center, DHCC- Toll Free... 800 100 999 PALLIATIVE MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp. Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine PARTY SOLUTIONS Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 PARTY SUPPLIES Party Centre LLC, Garhoud...........283 1353/ 297 9125 Party Centre LLC, Media City........................ 453 3373 www.mypartycentre.com PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6139 Dr Aaron Han, Consultant Clinical Pathologist Dr Kadria Syed, Specialist Anatomic Pathologist PERIODONTOLOGY (Gum Treatment) British Dental Clinic........................................ 342 1318 Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontist & Implantologist (UK) Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch...... 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist PET GROOMING Al Zubair Animal Care........06 743 5988, 050 647 6487 www.azacuae.com www.connector.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 Goldfish Photography & Video..390 3586/056 244 6141 www.goldfishdubai.com; hello@goldfishdubai.com ReFrame Photography - Engagements, Pregnancy & Events - www.reframe.ae – 050 501 5895 PHYSICAL & REHABILITATION SERVICES American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 5060 Dr Nazakat Hussein, Specialist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PHYSIOTHERAPIST Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Jonathan Robinson Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Ms. Kusum Jham, Physiotherapist Ms. Abroo K Malik, Physiotherapist Ms. Omnia Mahdi El Ansary, Physiotherapist Ms. Aparna Taneja BPT Ms. Katha Upadhyay BPT Ms. Jane Gomintong Bsc PT Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Wasim Labban - MSc. Physiotherapist Ida Olden - Physiotherapist Nirvana Ramharakh - Physiotherapist Rachel Macloughlin - Physiotherapist Alicja Gozdzialska - Physiotherapist Cristina Lenuta Cracium - Physiotherapist Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Binil Pillai, Physiotherapist Kelly Lara Hamilton, Physiotherapist Elisabeth Palmquist, Physiotherapist Kate Booth, Physiotherapist Miraline M. Castillo, Physiotherapist Maureen M. Martin, Physiotherapist Andrzej Andrew Sulimierski, Physiotherapist Anne Katherine Gue, Physiotherapist Richie Gue, Physiotherapist Fratin Madaline, Physiotherapist Connector SEPTEMBER | 13

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PAEDIATRICS Treatment of all childhood illness; Assessment of growth and development; Immunisation; Kidney diseases in children and bedwetting.

American Hospital Clinics, DMC.................. 377 5500 Dr Rim Albalkhi, Specialist Pediatrician American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6488 Dr Abed Aydin, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Omer Ahmed, Consultant Pediatrician Dr Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, Consultant Pediatrician Dr Basil Nasrallah, Specialist Pediatrician Dr David Cremonesini, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Umair Sharih, Specialist Pediatrician City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Ayman Jabbar, Specialist Pediatrics Dr Zakieh Al Jayousi, Specialist Pediatrics Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352

Pets Habitat, Barsha......................................... 341 8085 Pets for sale, please call us or visit www.petshabitat.com Poshpaws Kennels & Cattery................... 050 273 0973 Shampooch Mobile Grooming, Salon, Training, Daycare & Boutique Hotel.............................. 340 0507 www.shampooch.ae, email: info@shampooch.ae

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Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hala Marouf, Consultant Paediatrician & Specialist Neonatologist Dr Shahid Gauhar, Specialist Neonatologist Dr Issam Abd Albari, Specialist Neonatologist Dr S. M Anees, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Indira Tahmiscija Bakija, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Hisham Maree Khalil, Specialist Paediatrician

PILATES Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR........................... 424 3777 The Hundred Wellness Center........................ 344 7333 www.thehundred.ae, email: info@thehundred.ae PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Zuhair Al Fardan, Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Nikolina Lalou, Specialist Plastic Surgeon PLASTIC SURGERY (See Cosmetic Surgery) City Centre Clinic............................................ 205 2777 Dr Zoran Lekic, Specialist Plastic surgeon PRIMARY CARE CLINICS American Hospital Clinics, DMC.................. 377 5500 Dr Qudsia Malik, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Edward White, Consultant Family Medicine American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6877 Dr Fadi Hamwi, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Aamerah Shah, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Fazel Khalili, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Mariam Dehyar, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Tariq Akbar, Consultant Family Medicine PSYCHIATRISTS BR Medical Suites, DHCC............................. 445 8585 Dr Hossein Mubarak, Specialist Psychiatrist Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) PSYCHOLOGISTS Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Dr Valeria Risoli, Clinical Psychologist (ITALY) PULMONOLOGISTS (Respiratory Diseases) Abuhammour Med Center.............................. 363 5353 Dr Siraj K. Ahmed, Specialist Pulmonary Disease American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr Emad Kowatli, Specialist Internal Med Dr Rashid Nadeem, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Babith Mankidy, Consultant Internal Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nasser Ahmad Daaboul, Consultant Respiratory Medicine RADIATION ONCOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 336 7777 Dr Salim Rassou, Consultant Radiation Oncologist Dr Lillian Lily Shakibnia, Specialist Radiation Oncologist Gulf International Cancer Center............ 050 666 4625 Dr Aly Abdel Razek, FACRO RADIOLOGY Al Tadawi Medical Centre............................... 299 9626 Open MRI, Muti Slice CT, X Ray, Mammography, Ultrasound, Cardiac Doppler Dr Binu Jose, Specialist Radiologist Mr. Biju Philip, Chief Radiographer 14 | SEPTEMBER Connector

American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6643 Dr Shah Numani, Consultant Nuclear Medicine/ PET/CT Dr Raouf Bessifi, Specialist Radiologist Dr Kartikeya Kantawala, Specialist Radiologist Dr Mahmoud Hamza, Specialist Radiologist Dr Sonal Arjuna, Specialist Radiologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Medcare Hospital, Dubai....800MEDCARE (6332273) Open MRI, Multi Slice CT, X Ray, Fluoroscopy, Color Doppler, Mammogram, Ultrasound etc with Male & Female Radiographers & Radiologists Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7722 Functional MRI, Multislice C.T. Scan, Biplan Angiography, Ultrasound & X-rays REAL ESTATE Harbor Real Estate.............325 1616 / 050 916 6543 Rent, Sale, Property Management, Evaluation, Handover, Snagging & Project Management.

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Modern Veterinary Clinic, Al Wasl Rd.........395 3131 Dr Renata Majka, Dr Scott Crosby, Dr Lukasz Juszkiewicz, Dr Lourdes Lavilla, Dr Cristian Segura General, Orthopedics & Exotic Specialists Advanced Pet Care Clinic, 754A Al Wasl...321 2525 GP for animals with special interest of ophthalmology, Dental & soft tissue surgery. Highly experienced staff with state-of-the-art facilities to deliver the highest quality of care.

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24 Hr Emergency 050 6577851, www.vet-hosp.com Vetcare Veterinary Clinic................................. 430 9797 Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Dr Dominik Saurek Veterinary Surgeon DVM PhD, Dr Anastas Petrov Veterinary Surgeon DVM, Dr Paulina Altrych Veterinarian DVM, Dr Agata Osenko Veterinary Surgeon DVM MRCVS Home visits & Emergency 050 550 1698, www.vetcaredubai.com Vienna Veterinary Clinic......... 388 3827/ 050 283 3450 Umm Suqeim 2, Al Thanya St., Villa 59, lots of parking Dr Michaela Gradinger DVM Dr Zoe Hamilton BVSc, MRCVS 24 Hr Emergency, housecalls, cattery, facebook.

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Sukh Sagar, Trade Centre Road ....................... 3967222 Tandoori, Ibn Battuta Mall .............................. 4233855 The Bombay, Marco Polo Hotel ....................... 2720000 The Kebab Connection, Gold Swiss-Belhotel... 3019888 The Rupee Room, Marina Walk .................... 3905755 The Spice Club, Le Meridien Fairway .............. 6085000 Zaika, Al Marooj Rotana .................................. 3211111 INTERNATIONAL Al Dawaar, Hyatt Regency Dubai..................... 3172222 Al Nafoorah, Coral Deira, Dubai...................... 2248587 Al Samar Lounge, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...... 3668888 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel............................ 7011111 Arboretum, Souq Madinat Jumeirah................. 3668888 Armoury Lounge, Souq Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 3413600 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 4095999 Atrium, Capitol Hotel, Bur Dubai.................... 3460111 Bab Al Yam, Burj Al Arab Hotel ...................... 3017777 Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi .................... 3993333 Baywatch, Sheraton Jumeirah Hotel ................. 3995533 Blue Orange, Westin Hotel............................... 3994141 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................ 2057333 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Café Insignia, Ramada Hotel ........................... 3519999 Cascades, The Fairmont Hotel ......................... 3325555 Celebrities, The One & Only Royal Mirage, ... 3999999 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana................................ 2820000 Da Gama, Century Village ............................... 2823636 Dar ElKamar.............................. 800 elkamar (3552627) Elements Café Restaurant, Wafi City.............. 3244252 Ember, The Address Dubai Mall....................... 4388888 Epicure.............................................................. 6029333 Evory Lounge, Kempinski Hotel, .................... 3413600 Fazaris, The Address Downtown ...................... 4368888 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Fountain, Movenpick Hotel ............................. 3366000 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2271111 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2127551 Inferno Grill, Marina Walk............................... 3689193 Jeema, Hatta Fort Hotel, Hatta......................... 8523211 K Grill, Kempinski Hotel.................................. 4095999 Kaleidoscope, The Palm.................................... 4262626 Khaymat Al Bahar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah..... 3668888 La Baie, Ritz Carlton ........................................ 3994000 La Cite, City Centre Hotel, Deira..................... 2941222 La Fontana, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Marguerite, Carlton Tower Dubai .............. 2227111 Latitude, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ....................... 3480000 Le Gourmand, Ibis Hotel ................................. 3324444 Le Rendevouz, Taj Palace Hotel ...................... 2232222 Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai..................... 3172222 Mazina, The Address Dubai Marina.................. 4367777 Oceana, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah ....................... 3991111 Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 Planet Hollywood, Wafi.................................... 3244100 Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Hotel... 3998888 Saffron, Atlantis................................................. 4262626 Salmontini, Mall of the Emirates...................... 3410222 20 | SEPTEMBER Connector

SeaBreeze, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort.... 3995555 Senses, Gold Swiss - Belhotel Dubai................. 3019888 Shoo Fee Ma Fee, Souk Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3118316 Tang, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ..................... 3993333 Teatro, Towers Rotana Hotel ........................... 3438000 The 25th, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa .......... 3995000 The Boardwalk, Dubai Creek & Yacht Club .... 2956000 The Explorer, Marco Polo Hotel ...................... 2720000 The Junction, Traders Hotel.............................. 4259889 The Kitchen, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Deira........ 2091234 The Rotisserie, The One & Only Royal Mirage .3999999 Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek ............................... 2271111 Vintage, Wafi .................................................... 3240000 Vista Rooftop, Holiday Inn Express.................. 4275500 Vu’s, Emirates Towers Hotel ............................ 3300000 Warehouse, Le Meridien Dubai ....................... 2170000 Waves, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ................... 3993333 World Trade Club, Dubai World Trade Centre .. 3097979 IRANIAN / PERSIAN Al Borz .............................................................. 3318777 Al Zumorrod, Carlton Tower Hotel ................ 2227111 Anar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........................... 3688505 Iranian Club, Oud Metha Road........................ 3367700 Pars Iranian Kitchen, Wilson building,............ 3984000 Persia Persia, Wafi............................................ 3244100 Sarband, Century Village .................................. 2833891 Shabestan, Radisson Blu Hotel ........................ 2057333 Shabestan, The InterContinental Hotel ........... 2227171 Shahrzad, Hyatt Regency Hotel ....................... 2091200 Special Ostadi, Al Musalla Road .................... 3971933 ITALIAN Al Fresco, Crowne Plaza.................................... 3311111 Andiamo!, Grand Hyatt.................................... 3172222 Andiamo!, Grand Hyatt.................................... 3171234 Bellucci, Wafi.................................................... 3244100 Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar................................. 4230982 BiCE, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah .......................... 3991111 Biella, Wafi........................................................ 3244666 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Capanna Nuova, Dubai Marine Beach Resort .3461111 Carluccois’s, Dubai Mall .................................. 4341320 Carnevele, Jumeirah Beach Hotel .................... 3480000 Casa Mia, Le Meridien Dubai .......................... 2824040 Cavalli Club, Fairmont Hotel .......................... 3329260 Centimetro, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................ 3666730 Certo, Radisson Blu Hotel ................................ 4355000 Ciro’s Pomodoro, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ... 3993333 Come Prima, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Garhoud.2820000 Cubo Pasta, Ibis Hotel ..................................... 3324444 Cucina, Courtyard by Marriott.......................... 8852222 Cucina, JW Marriott Hotel, Deira.................... 2624444 Da Vinci’s, Millennium Airport Hotel ............. 7039123 Dante, Grand Millennium Dubai, Tecom........ 4299999 Don Corleone, The Metropolitan Hotel .......... 3430000 Focaccia, Hyatt Regency Hotel ........................ 2091234 Frankies Italian Bar & Grill ............................ 3994311 Gusto, The Palm................................................ 4309466 www.connector.ae

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Il Rustico, Rydges Plaza Hotel ......................... 3982222 La Moda @ Media City..................................... 3669111 La Traviata, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Veranda, Movenpick Hotel, Bur Dubai....... 3366000 La Vinga, Century Village................................. 2820030 Le Dune Pizzeria, Bab Al Shams ..................... 8096100 Luciano’s, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.......... 3995000 Mama Oliva, Festival Centre............................ 2328622 Marzano, Al Manzil Hotel................................ 4201136 Medzo, Wafi City ............................................. 3240000 Mosaico, Emirates Towers Hotel ..................... 3300000 Ossigeno, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort..... 3995555 Pax Romana, Dusit Thani Dubai ...................... 3433333 Prego’s Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............... 4350000 Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis ................................. 4262626 Segreto, Madinat Jumeirah................................ 3666730 Spendido, Ritz Carlton...................................... 3994000 Stefano’s, Marina Walk .................................... 4222632 The Conservatory, Emirates Golf Club............. 3802222 Toscana, Madinat Jumeirah............................... 3668888 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel ..................................... 2232222 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel .................................... 2113020 Vivaldi, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.2071717

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

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

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

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

THURSDAY Yoga Stretch Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Pilates Reformer Beginner Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Beginner/Intermediate Circuit Pilates Class The Hundred Wellness Center Pilates Reformer Intermediate Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

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9.30am Liris 5.30pm Elaine 5.30pm Elena Goncearova 6.00pm Sharmila

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10.00am Alpa 3.00pm Elaine

FRIDAY Hatha Yoga Kick Boxing

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DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR

Latino Cardio Body Pump Prenatal Pilates Class Liv Dance - Teens (16yrs-21yrs)

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

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

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3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Melina 4.30pm Melina 4.30pm Madalina 4.30pm Popa 5.30pm Madalina 5.30pm Popa 3.300pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 4.15pm Heba 5.15pm Heba 4.00pm Sharmila 6.15pm Heba 2.00pm Silvi 4.30pm Jamie 5.15pm Jamie 4.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Slavica 3.15pm Jamie 2.45pm Jamie 3.45pm Jamie 2.30pm Heba 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3.45pm Karine

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

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Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+6y) Dance Mix Dance Mix (8-10 yo) Grade 1 Ballet (School Only) Karate Kid1 (Beginners) Karate Kid2 (Colored Belt) Latin Rhytyms Level 1 (5-7 years old) Latin Rhytyms Level 2 (5-7 years old) Little Gymnastics (3.5-4 yo) Liv Dance - Level 1A+B (7yrs-12yrs) Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG)

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

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

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3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Melina 3.30pm Popa 3.30pm Ravil 4.30pm Madalina 6.00pm Heba 3.30pm Heba 5.00pm Heba 4.30pm Heba 4.30pm Maristela

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3.30pm Madalina 3.30pm Popa

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

Young Musicians 2 (4-5 yrs)

Young Musicians 3 (5-6 yrs) Young Musicians 4 (6-7 yrs) Zumba Kids Junior (4-7 yo) Zumba Kids (8-13 yo)

WEDNESDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (+8y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (+6y) Artistic Gymnastics - girls (5-6y) Ballet Grade 3 Ballet - Grade 5 Ballet - Grade 6 &7 Ballet - Pointe W Young Musicians 4 (5-6 yrs)

THURSDAY Artistic Gymnastics - girls (3-4y) Artistic Gymnastics - boys (3-4y)

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MONDAY

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

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

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