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his month not only did I manage to pin down the effervescent Maria Savic for a coffee, but I also got to work out with her over this summer. I feel in seriously great shape, I’m looking much trimmer and she makes training sessions much easier to bear!

In the spring I was lucky enough to be able to treat myself to a designer detox at the famous VivaMayr Clinic in Austria - talk about life changing! Check it out on page 20.

Dubai Opera opens its doors in September and they have some great shows on so make sure you check it out.

There’s plenty of the usual articles this month, so put your feet up and enjoy. And don’t forget to enter our great competitions on www.connector.ae. Remember, you have to be in it to win it!

Have a great month!

This month I’m loving these skin saviours from ONNE, this cute dress from Kristina Fidelskaya and these shoes from L.K. Bennet!

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Kiwi is an exotic fruit that originated in China, with a fuzzy outer skin and juicy flesh. Rich in trace elements, minerals and vitamins, the kiwi quickly conquered the global market with its unique, exceptional sweet and sour taste!

Why introduce kiwi into our daily diet?

How to enjoy kiwis

It is rich in vitamin C. Consumption of a single kiwifruit can cover the human organism’s daily requirement in this vitamin. It is also an excellent source of vitamins A, E and B complex, and it contains potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium.

There are several different ways to incorporate kiwis into your daily diet: • Serve your friends a refreshing fruit drink made with kiwi and melon.

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Fashion Update

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Dining Out

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Animal Magic

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Beauty & Bodycare

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Health & Fitness

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A COFFEE WITH… Maria Savic DUBAI OPERA Opening this month DESIGNER DETOX Checking out the famous VivaMayr GOOD FOOD Avocado 4 ways INTERIOR DECORATING Feng Shui style THE NURSERY DILEMMA Choosing a nursery FURRY FRIENDS Looking for a home EDITOR’S PICKS This month’s treats MASKS OF REJUVENATION Give your skin some PERSONAL TRAINING With Miss Fitness

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Very much enjoyed the Maldives review. My husband and I have been to Kurumba numerous times as we’re keen scuba divers and your reviewer was spot on. It really is a little piece of paradise and just a hop from Dubai. J & P Klopp

My twin sister and I have been inspired by your articles on entrepreneurial woman in the magazine. We’d love to start our own business and these interviews really make us realise that anything’s possible, especially here. From Sarah and Jen

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THIS month

A coffee with…

Maria Savic Founder of Miss Fitness Personal Training for women.

What brought you to Dubai?

It was love at first sight when I came to Dubai for a vacation in 2008. I loved everything about Dubai! I remember, taking a plane back, the only thought I had was “I wish I could stay here”. Soon after I graduated from university in 2010, I applied for a job and got the first job offer in Dubai.

Describe a typical day

My day starts at 7am. I love mornings, mostly because I love coffee! I usually spend a few hours replying to emails, organising meetings, checking if the girls need anything (trainers working in my company), working on projects and social media. Having my own company means that work never ends (or I never stop working!). Then I hit the gym and finish my training, after which I’m able to focus on my clients. Some days, when I finish work early, I have the evening free for socialising, attending events and spending time with loved ones.

How did you get into this profession?

It was always a passion of mine. I decided to completely dedicate myself to helping women get healthy and fit when I was diagnosed 20 | SEPTEMBER Connector

with cancer. I took six months off to fight the disease by being 100% raw vegan, meditating and exercising. Being diagnosed with a disease can come with a combination of negative thoughts and stress. Do not forget that your thoughts are the most powerful cure but they can also be the poison. That is something that I teach my clients, to always think positive and work on visualising themselves healthy, fit and slim. Your body will follow your brain. If you say “I am never going to lose weight”, it is likely that it will become the truth.

What is the best thing about your job?

The happiness that I feel when my clients tell me how much I have helped them (overcome an injury, after surgeries, C section) and that they are finally pain free after years of having difficulties with back or joint pain. That they never imagined they could feel comfortable in their skin and have their dream body.

I get to work with amazing women. I have learned so many things from them and I am extremely grateful for that.

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babies. It’s such an amazing thing to see that bond between a new-born and their mother while they exercise. It’s a lot of laughs. Also, the happiness that I feel when my clients tell me how much I have helped them and that they have never imagined they can feel comfortable in their skin and have their dream body.

And the worst?

The frustrating thing for me is not having enough time to help every woman that contacts me and needs my help. That was the reason I started Miss Fitness Personal Training for women, to be able to hire more female trainers and help more women.

What was a standout moment in your career?

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

Follow your dreams! Do not allow anyone to push you away by telling you “you are not good enough”. Learn constantly. Education and knowledge is one of the most valuable things you can have. Stay up to date with new trends, but stay faithful to your beliefs and what you tried and tested.

Your motto?

Never give up! If someone could do it, you can do it too. Fight to succeed, but don’t hurt anyone on your way. Be loyal and truthful, as that is the only way you will respect yourself and be proud of your achievements.

I think the rise of social media which allowed me to share my knowledge, inspire more women all over the world and motivate them to start their fitness journey by sharing fitness videos, tips and healthy recipes.

Second was the competition I did in 2015, when I won 1st place in the Bikini Fitness division. That motivated all of my clients, colleagues and any girl who was following my struggle, with ups and downs on the way to having a body with almost no body fat. My determination motivated them to be more persistent and understand that everyone has to work hard to achieve what they want. Showing my clients how much I had to give up to get stage ready made them realize I was not blessed to have this body, it wasn’t genes or my body type, it was hard work, dedication and a lot of egg whites when I actually craved for chocolate. www.connector.ae

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Dates for your diary...

Hit the road

With just a few months to go until the biggest cycling event of the year, it’s time to start training for the annual Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. Taking place on Friday 16th December, organisers are expecting record-breaking numbers to participate in this year’s 92km cycling event. The first of four Build-Up rides will be held on Friday 2nd September and registrations have been pouring in for the 35km ride starting at District One Cycling track as riders begin their training for the big event in December. The second 45km Build-Up ride will be held on 7th October at District One Cycling track. Build-Up rides three and four will both be held at Al Qudra, with the third ride on 28th October on a 65km course, and the fourth one on 25th November on a 85km course. Visit www.cyclechallenge.ae.

Autism Golf Challenge

The Autism Golf Challenge will take place on Thursday 22nd September at Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai. For further details, visit www.elsforautism.golfgenius.com.

Symphony In Cubism

Four Points by Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road presents ‘Symphony In Cubism’ by Nazar Haidri at the Z Gallery. Blending a range of styles and motifs, Nazr Haidri’s collection of primary coloured works are inescapably easy on the eye.

Using simple line work, colourful silhouetted figures and shapes, his artworks are composed of colours, geometric and asymmetric forms. The exhibition runs until December. Call 04-3230333.

Cirque Du Soleil -Varekai

Cirque Du Soleil returns to Dubai after a three year absence with a brand new concept called Varekai, which means wherever.

Running from Friday 16th to Saturday 24th September at Dubai World Trade Centre, early bird tickets start at Dhs 145 reaching Dhs 1,995, and regular tickets start at Dhs 245 reaching Dhs 2,295. Visit www.tixbox.com.

Dedicated to dance

The region’s largest dance event, Dubai International Dance Festival, kicks off from 21st to 24th September at Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa celebrating the different styles of dance and showcasing the best of young talent from Dubai and from around the world. The Dubai International Dance festival will showcase over 20 different workshops including salsa, zouk, belly dancing, hip hop, African Dance, Brazilian Samba and Tango to name a few. The workshops will cater to all levels of dance and bring the best instructors from national, regional and international dance schools, giving participants the opportunity to experience the different rhythms and styles of dance. Tickets are on sale at www.dubaidancefestival.com.

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Dubai International Film Festival

Online registration for the 13th edition of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is now open for industry, students and media.

The festival returns to Madinat from 7th to 14th December with an unrivalled offering of innovative cinematic experiences, the most anticipated and dynamic line-up of films from around the world and leading industry events. Visit www.diff.ae.

The perfect bridge between fashion education and business

ESMOD Dubai, is the UAE branch of the internationally acclaimed fashion education network ESMOD International, with 21 schools in 15 countries.

The fashion education leader in the GCC, since 2006 located in Dubai International Academic city (DIAC) with a branch to open in Dubai Design District this October is the only institution fully dedicated to fashion education in the region.

CEO Mrs Tamara Hostal has gone the extra mile to support local graduates to launch their fashion business through a CSR initiative the ESMOD Fashion Designers Incubator, a manufacturing facility and a retail store. With over 40 new brands established in the UAE by its Alumni, ESMOD Dubai has greatly contributed to the growth of the region’s fashion industry.

“We are proud to shape the next leaders of the UAE fashion industry with French professionalism through our unique patented methods both creatively and technically, but to remain at the top in this competitive industry business and marketing skills are a must” says Mrs Hostal “our fashion marketing and luxury brand management programs provide our graduates with crucial business skills to start and grow with confidence”.

For more information, visit www.esmod-dubai.com.

Women In Calligraphy

Women In Calligraphy is an all Emirati exhibition by 10 women calligraphers and one master calligrapher as they strive to keep the ancient tradition of Arabic Calligraphy alive. See it at Art Couture at Al Badia Golf Club, InterContinental Dubai Festival City from 17th September to 3rd October.

Visit www.artcoutureuae.com or call 04-6010101.

A night of fun and laughter

Adam Saleh is an American blogger, actor and rapper from New York City, best known for his loveable, funny man persona, and now he will be performing in Dubai for the first time. See him at Centrepoint Theatre on Thursday 22nd September. For ticket information, call 04-3414777 or visit www.ductac.org.

World Classical Music Series

World Classical Music series brings you Quatour Hermes.

It comprises of four musicians on string as they cover the best of Brahms musical genius style. See it at One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai on Friday 23rd September. Tickets range from Gold Seating at Dhs 250, Platinum Seating at Dhs 350, to VIP Seating at Dhs 550. Get your tickets at www.Platinumlist.net or visit www.dcc.ae. www.connector.ae

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Saruq Al-Hadid Museum

History comes alive at this must-see museum which displays locally unearthed artefacts that evidence Dubai’s role as a hub for trade and civilisation in the Arabian Peninsula. Saruq Al Hadid is an archaeological site, the oldest discovered in Dubai so far, and it reveals intriguing details of a mysterious civilisation that existed 4,000 years ago in the Rub Al Khali desert. In 2002, the site was discovered by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, while on a helicopter hovering over the area, as he noticed that the sand dunes were darker in colours than their surroundings. It was here that a gold ring was discovered that inspired the new Dubai Expo 2020 logo. This newly-opened museum takes you through the mysterious route of archaeological discoveries and presents exciting treasures of long ago. Individual entrance is Dhs 20, kids from seven to 12 years pay Dhs 10 and over 60s are free. Call 04-3539090 or visit www.saruqalhadid.ae.

Interior design courses

Do you need some inspiration to design your home or are considering interior design as a career? The tutors from Full Circle Design FZLLC offer certified interior design courses (British Institute of Interior Design) to get you started.They have courses such as Residential and Commercial Interior Design and Autocad in Dubai, and Residential Interior Design in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah starting this September. Call Vanessa on 052-4221670 or visit www.fullcircle-design.com.

Arab Comedy Festival

Enjoy two days of hilarious Arabic comedy with regional stars and hosts at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September. Tickets are priced at Dhs 100 and Dhs 200 and can be purchased at www. ticketmaster.ae and Virgin Megastores across the UAE. Visit www.abudhabisummerseason.ae and www.thinkflash.ae.

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Eid in Dubai

Eid in Dubai - Eid al Adha aims to highlight the true values of Eid. There will be a number of activities and shows during this period and plenty of other exciting events. To see what’s on offer between 8th and 17th September, visit www.visitdubai.com/en/discover/festivals/eidin-dubai.

Music extravaganza

Film music lovers are in for a treat when the NSO Symphony Orchestra opens its fifth season with an enthralling A Night at the Movies Extreme! on Friday 30th September in the Emirates Palace Auditorium, Abu Dhabi. Ticket prices range from Dhs 75 to Dhs 325 and tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.ae, Spinneys Khalidiya, www.nsouae.org and at the concert box office. www.connector.ae

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Dubai Opera With the eagerly awaited opening of Dubai Opera this month, there’s something for all tastes in its first month!

Mozart Gala

Performed by Vienna Concert Verein, Mozart Gala at Dubai Opera is a gala evening of magnificent arias from Mozart’s most famous operas and orchestral favourites including EinekleineNachtmusik. On Friday 23rd, ticket prices are Dhs 300, Dhs 500, Dhs 700 and Dhs 900.

The Barber of Seville

Considered one of the greatest comic operas ever composed, The Barber of Seville is from 2nd to 4th September. The story centres on the adventures of Count Almaviva as he courts the lovely Rosina in spite of her jealous guardian’s attempts to stop him. Of course, he would never have succeeded without the help of scheming barber Figaro! Ticket prices are Dhs 350, Dhs 550, Dhs 750 and Dhs 950.

Opera Without Words

Without the human voice there would be no such thing as opera, but the orchestra provides the pulse that makes an opera breathe. The greatest opera composers have always written as well for instruments as for voices. In the process they have created magnificent orchestral pieces that have 26 | SEPTEMBER Connector

taken on a life of their own and this collection brings together Italian Opera’s most beautiful. On Monday 5th September, tickets are priced at Dhs 300, Dhs 500, Dhs 700 and Dhs 900.

Giselle

Performed by The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia, Giselle is considered one of the great romantic ballets of all time. Giselle was first performed in Paris in 1841 and focuses on the love of a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart after discovering her lover is betrothed to another.

On Friday 16th, ticket prices are Dhs 350, Dhs 550, Dhs 750 and Dhs 950.

Coppélia

Performed by the Russian State Ballet and the Orchestra of Siberia and set to Léo Delibes’ beautiful score, Coppélia is a captivating and entertaining family ballet based on a story by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Dr Coppélius is an eccentric toymaker who has built a life-sized doll, Coppélia, and daydreams of her coming to life. Running from Thursday 15th to Saturday 17th, ticket prices are Dhs 350, Dhs 550, Dhs 750 and Dhs 950.

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11. Question answered in a TV crime show 14. Broadcasting, ___ air 19. Poolside offering at hotels 20. Place 23. Elegant and fashionable 24. ‘’___ Loves You’’ (the Beatles hit) 25. Sushi selection 26. It may float high over a stadium 27. Contemporary art organisation in Dubai 30. It’s fired to announce Iftar during Ramadan 31. Top Indian TV comedy show performed in Abu Dhabi last month, goes with 7 down 33. Type of evidence 34. Top tenor singing at the Dubai Opera 38. Greek liqueur 40. Barrelful 41. Breaking of the Ramadan fast at sunset 42. The “surf” in “surf and turf” 45. ___ moment, 2 words 46. Projection of land into the sea

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Designer detox When I told people that I was taking a trip to VivaMayr I got a mixed bag of responses.

There was the eyebrow raised, slightly jealous “lucky you!”, the “what on earth are you talking about?” look and my favourite, the shocked gasp! The latter have usually heard shocking reports of no food, daily colonics, foul tasting Epsom Salts and days of feeling too ill or too tired to do anything. Yet my experience is the complete opposite. Yes, VivaMayr is a medical clinic not a luxury spa, but can hardly be described as torturous!

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hose visiting the clinic (and trust me there are many dedicated to their annual visits, including many celebs) do so for many reasons. Some go to lose weight but for others there are a variety of health problems often quite serious, and others simply go to rest and reboot their systems. The first time I went it was most definitely a health problem. After having been sick for over six months with a list of infections that seemed to always require antibiotics and no diagnosis I was at my wit’s end. It was Dr Christine Stossier who diagnosed the glandular fever within minutes of describing the symptoms and not only that - was able to treat it homoeopathically. I can honestly say that, other than the odd sniffle, I haven’t been sick since, and that was nearly four years ago.

So there I was again off to VivaMayr Lake Worth this time for a health reboot and I was really looking forward it, I could actually feel myself starting to relax just booking the flights! The spa is located on the beautiful southern shores of Austria’s Lake Wörthersee, the largest of Carinthia’s many lakes and one of the warmest alpine lakes. The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty www.connector.ae

and is a peaceful and glorious setting, perfect for the Cure.

The famous Mayr Cure basically means detox, specifically a full-gut cleanse. Dr Franz Xaver Mayr (1875–1965), after whom the Cure is named, was a legendary Austrian doctor who devoted his life to the study of the digestive system. He found that long-term health stems from a healthy gut, and chewing our food between 30 to 50 times for each mouthful and eating the right food improves our gut health. Modern Mayr doctors have expanded the principles of Dr F.X Mayr and the Mayr Cure to create Modern Mayr Medicine. And seeing as Dr Harald Stossier and his wife Dr Christine who run the clinic quite literally exude health and radiance, as do all the employees, there’s clearly something to be said for it. The Cure will rid your body of toxins, leaving you lighter, your stomach flatter and skin brighter in a matter of days. Patients leave the clinic several pounds lighter, with glowing skin and loads of energy.

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noting that all the doctors, though trained in Mayr medicine and practices, are also trained in conventional medicine, and so can offer an integrated approach combining modern medicine with, among other things, acupuncture, nutrition, kinesiology, massage and intravenous vitamin/mineral infusions.

Dr Stossier picked up on a slight hormonal imbalance, easily corrected with a cream, and some vitamin and mineral deficiencies. After your appointment your daily schedule is printed out and left on your table at the next meal. The schedule is different for everyone, though the daily dose of Epsom Salts, liver compresses, kneipping and gentle stretching are encouraged for everyone. Most of the testing methods are done with kinesiology; blood and urine tests can be added for more in-depth results and even things like CAT or MRI scans can arranged off site if needed.

After the applied kinesiology testing confirmed my ever present gluten intolerance, dairy intolerance and some vitamin and mineral deficiencies I was able to collect my recommended supplements and start the healing process. The supplements are different for everyone except for the alkaline base powder to restore the acid/alkaline balance in your body, which with our modern diets is almost inevitably too acid. Everyone takes this four times a day and you learn to tolerate it - in the morning it goes some way to hiding the taste of the Epsom Salts and during the rest of the day I find it can help stave off hunger attacks!

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How you adapt to the Cure does depend on your lifestyle and despite not ever having suffered before, this time I got a crushing headache. Most people seem to suffer the most around day three but tough it out and you should see a big difference around day five.

Energy returns, eyes begin to sparkle and you suddenly feel as if you have awakened from the most refreshing sleep of your life. A big key being the result of one of the various vitamin and mineral infusions on offer - my headache immediately eased by a helpful dose of a magnesium concoction straight into my arm.

At that point I didn’t care what it was as long as it helped!

On top of individual recommendations VivaMayr teaches basic common sense - eat slowly and chew properly, drink plenty of water in between meals, not during, and get plenty of sleep. Your diet is also dictated by your initial consultation with your doctor and any medical tests, so again is completely individual. Some patients eat more than others with some mostly on soups and teas - even if you are lucky enough to get the ‘full food deal’ (and I say this with a smile on my face) you will definitely be eating a lot less than you normally do and probably very differently.

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said to me, there are no teeth in your stomach so the chewing makes digestion easier and more effective. My other favourite quote of his was “we are not what we eat, but what we chew” food for thought indeed!

The food is fantastic and what you lose in quantity you make up for in quality. And while everything is fresh, beautifully presented and delicious there’s not a salad in sight. Raw food is forbidden as, according to the Mayr philosophy, it’s harder to digest and your digestive tract is here for a rest. No arguments from me, as it was from this philosophy that I learnt firstly that raw food was really not good for my IBS and secondly my evening salads were what was contributing to my insomnia. There hasn’t been so much as a lettuce leaf in my kitchen since, much to the hubby’s delight!

Over the course of the week my daily schedule was designed to relax me, rebalance my system, detox and lose weight. Every day I saw my doctor for an abdominal massage and we chatted about any questions I had. The electrolysis footbath which helps the detox process by eliminating toxins, and the daily massage which focused where I needed it most were the most relaxing elements. Poor Roswitha gave up on me entirely after seven attempts at the Nasal Reflex Therapy and stuck me in the salt box instead, which involved sitting in a sealed glass box and breathing in very fine salt mist to kill off any bacteria in my system. I considered this to be a fantastic trade and was delighted!

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As I wanted to lose weight I did a Fit Test with Aerolution which gave me a very clear picture of my performance abilities and was surprised to find my fitness levels were really good at a cardio level and not so great at the fat burning level. More walking and less hammering it in the gym, I’m not arguing with that diagnosis. I never need to be asked while I’m there to sign up for every Nordic walk on offer, as well as dragging some of my fellow ‘inmates’ out for hikes around the lake and through the woods. I also tried out Feldenkrais in which you learn to move with less effort to make daily life easier. It basically teaches you to stop incorrect movements alleviating pain and making you more body aware.

The numerous saunas, a fab garden sauna, various steam baths, indoor pool and a modern gym all help with the detox process. And if you’re feeling brave, a swim in the lake is very relaxing, if a little chilly! Want pampering? They also offer lovely beauty treatments in the studio.

I learnt a lot this week, the most important thing being to slow down and be more aware of myself and to take more ‘me time’. I left 3.5 kilos lighter, feeling thoroughly well rested, de-bloated, relaxed, with a clear head and with seriously fantastic skin! Honestly, the last time I looked this slim, toned and felt this good was the last time I got back from VivaMayr!

Visit www.viva-mayr.com for more information. -L. C.

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FASHION update

Fashion Flair!

Calvin Klein

Kate Spade Calvin Klein H&M

Steve Madden

Kristina Fidelskaya

Coast

H&M

Stradivarius

Steve Madden Coast

L. K. Bennet Michael Kors

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Pinko

Citizen Warehouse

Pinko

Warehouse

New collection

L. K. Bennet

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Kate Spade

Steve Madden

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Belleamie Boutique displays its new collection of trendy fashionwear, beachwear, dresses, pants, tops, blouses, kaftans, loungewear, nightwear and lingerie with brands coming from USA, Canada and Europe.

Located on Jumeirah Beach Road, call 04-3493928.

DINING out

Be a ‘lambassador’

From now until 14th September, Long’s Bar at Towers Rotana Dubai invites you to be a ‘lambassador’. The Saltbush fed lamb is protein and antioxidant rich, producing succulent, tender and flavourful meat. This superior Australian product is 100% natural and is prepared in a variety of ways, guaranteed to satisfy diners with even the most discerning taste buds. Call 04-3438000 or email fb.towers@rotana.com.

Family Fridays

The Family Friday Brunch at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate offers a wide choice of exquisite dishes where all the restaurants showcase their unique cuisine.

Entertainment includes face painters, a movie theatre, a bouncy castle and interactive activities for younger guests making this a true family affair. Prices are Dhs 325 with soft beverages, Dhs 425 with selected house beverages, Dhs 599 with selected house beverages and French bubbly, Dhs 160 for children between seven and 12 years, and Dhs 45 for kids between three and six years. Head for Moroc Lounge & Bar for adults, or Majlis Lounge for families and children for the after brunch session from 4pm to 8pm for Dhs 199 with unlimited selected beverages. Call 04-4445613 or email dine.ibnbattuta@movenpick.com.

Brunch bunch

This month Sofitel The Palm welcomes the return of the Ocean Brunch on Friday 16th September at Moana Seafood Restaurant, offering fresh seafood in tasting portions, mouthwatering chocolate desserts and exciting molecular mixology brought right to the table. In addition, Porterhouse re-launches its Friday Rare Brunch on the same day and the Saturday Dim Sum Brunch at Hong Loong is set to return on Saturday 17th offering a taste of traditional Chinese cuisine with a contemporary twist, with the same package prices available. Prices for each option are Dhs 350 inclusive of soft beverages or Dhs 495 inclusive of alcoholic beverages.

Both packages include pool and beach access. Call 04-4555656.

Raising the steaks

J&G Steakhouse at The St. Regis Dubai offers Tomahawk Thursday where exceptional quality and premium meats are a promise.

This sophisticated steak dinner for two includes one bottle of wine, two appetisers, two side dishes to accompany the 1.4kg Tomahawk steak, and a dessert to share and is priced at Dhs 850 for two persons. Call 04-4355577.

Make the most of Eid

Celebrate Eid at Emirates Grand Hotel where Panorama Restaurant has a sumptuous buffet with unlimited beverage and a non-alcoholic sparkling wine for Dhs 129. You can also enjoy a view of the hotel’s pool and garden with complimentary pool access, while children can take part in activities and entertainment such as face painting and balloon art. Children between six and 12 years get 50% discount. Call 04-3230000 or visit www.emiratesgrandhotel.com.

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Eid treats

Enjoy a lavish Eid lunch at Atrium, Grand Millennium Dubai offering a sumptuous international buffet with live cooking stations and dessert corner. This experience can be complete with live entertainment, Eid surprises and children’s activities to keep the little ones amused. Prices are Dhs 179 with an option to upgrade to a free flow package for Dhs 269 with a 50% discounted rate for children between six and 12 years. In addition, Toshi has the night time covered over Eid with Saturday bringing a special Sizzling Night and Sunday offering Sushi & Sashimi Night, each priced at Dhs 165 with an option to upgrade to a free flow package for Dhs 249. 20% discount is offered to group bookings of six people or more. Call 04-4299999 or email fbreservations.gmhd@millenniumhotels.com.

Ever after afternoon tea

Mashrabiya Lounge is bringing back its Afternoon Tea, featuring a number of delectable treats at Fairmont The Palm. Available daily from 12pm through 6pm, the Afternoon Tea includes tea, coffee, pastries, scones, and finger sandwiches created by Arnaud Noel Souchet, the resort’s French Executive Pastry Chef. Mashrabiya Lounge serves traditional French flare with pastries that include the traditional Paris Brest, chocolate éclairs and date cake with caramel along with a delicious assortment of finger sandwiches, but the real treat is the extensive selection of unique teas.

Curated from the world’s best tea purveyors as well as own hand-blended loose teas, the selection is truly fit for royalty. Priced at Dhs 135 per person inclusive of loose leaf teas, pastries and sandwiches. The bubbly Afternoon Tea prices start from Dhs 205 per person and is served for special occasions.

For reservations, call 04-4573457 or email palm.dining@fairmont.com. www.connector.ae

Men’s madness

Attention gentlemen, this one is definitely for you. Kick start the week at JLT’s Spice & Ice and enjoy five hops for only Dhs 75. Get the boys together, while relaxing to music spun by DJ Behruz Mistry. This is available every Sunday from 7pm to 1am. There is also a daily promotion of two hops and a curry for Dhs 120, the perfect beer and curry evening. Call 04-4573715.

Be the first to dine

Following the announcement of the collaboration between the iconic Burj Al Arab and renowned British chef Nathan Outlaw, the opening date of the new seafood restaurant, Al Mahara, has been confirmed for Saturday 24th September. Book a table now for the exclusive opportunity to dine with this award-winning chef and be the first to sample the menu created especially for Burj Al Arab. Nathan will be in the kitchen from 24th September until 3rd October with Head Chef, Pete Biggs there all year round.

The set menu is priced at Dhs 450 for a three course lunch and Dhs 650 for a four course dinner. Email BAARestaurants@jumeirah.com or call 04-3017600.

Something for everyone

Taj Dubai invites you to Treehouse for their daily Happy Hour from 7pm to 9pm where the temperature discount reflects the degrees in Celsius inside the tent when you come to pay. In addition, the La Guinguette Friday Evening Brunch is priced at Dhs 295, Dhs 395 or Dhs 545; and Treehouse Angels Ladies’ Night every Tuesday offers ladies two free drinks (cocktails or wine) on arrival and then 30% off their total bill all night long (à la carte items only). Call 04-4383100.

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DINING out

Super brunch

As Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre’s Yalumba undergoes a refreshing refurbishment, it takes its vintage bubbly brunch to the Great Ballroom for WOW That’s What I Call Brunch! The first in a series of retro-themed super-brunches with some very special guests that will keep you coming back for more, it will take you on a trip down musical memory lane. Enjoy a triple bill of pop star proportions live on stage including Chesney Hawkes, 90s Europop band No Mercy and female vocalist Rozalla. This will be held on Friday 2nd September and tickets are Dhs 495 and are available from www. platinumlist.net and Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre. Call 04-7022455.

The perfect pit-stop

The Atrium at Al Habtoor City, a collection of dining and entertainment experiences at the heart of the stellar new complex, announces the launch of its first venue, The Rose & Crown, a traditional British pub. As expected, authentic pub favourites will be on the menu as well as darts, pool and, of course, all the sporting viewing one can shake a stick at. Just in case this isn’t enough tradition, punters will notice a giant London phone box on arrival. It might not turn anyone into Superman, but it isn’t just decorative either! Stay tuned to find out more.

Visit www.roseandcrowndubai.com.

The streets of Asia

Blue Jade, the Ritz-Carlton Dubai’s signature PanAsian restaurant, brings you a new weekly celebration of traditional street dishes from across the most popular locations in Asia, all in one place. Every Wednesday night from 6pm to 11pm, Blue Jade transforms into a collection of bustling street style cooking stations serving only the most delicious and sort after dishes inspired by the famed streets of Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand.

Call 04-3186150 or email dine.dubai@ritzcarlton.com.

Time to celebrate

It’s time to unwind over the Eid holiday, so head for DIFC’s Mint Leaf of London where their Eid menu is priced from Dhs 280 and available from Friday 9th to Monday 12th September, from 12pm until late. Call 04-7060900 or email reservations@mintleafdubai.com.

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Afternoon delight

Penrose Lounge at Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) welcomes a new scrumptious Afternoon Tea to its light fare menu. Served from 3pm to 6pm daily, there are three packages to choose from; Jing tea service for Dhs 160, French bubbles for Dhs 230, or with Champagne for Dhs 255 per person. Call 04-5060000. www.connector.ae

DINING out

Grape expectations

Dubai cheeseaholics rejoice. With the re-launch of the Boulevard Kitchen Lounge ‘Grapes Bi Jebnah’ night at Manzil Downtown Dubai there is nowhere better to spend the evening sampling decadent cheeses as they are paired with premium grape beverages. Available every Wednesday for Dhs 145 per person inclusive of three premium house beverages and a selection of cheeses. Call 04-4238899.

Jamaican style

Enjoy allyou-can-eat small plates served family style including a handpicked selection of Jamaican specialities every Friday from 1pm to 4pm at Ting Irie, Downtown Dubai. From 2pm DJ Cheriana will be on the decks setting the mood and prices are Dhs 195 for adults and Dhs 95 for kids aged from six to 11 years. An á la carte menu also available. Call 04-5575601 or email info@tingirie.com.

Dining at its finest

Pergolas restaurant at Al Murooj Rotana Dubai brings you exciting culinary offers from all over the world.

It’s Seafood Night every Tuesday is priced at Dhs 249 with soft drinks, Dhs 299 with unlimited selected beverages and Dhs 320 with unlimited premium beverages; Italian Al Dente Night every Thursday is Dhs 189 with soft drinks, Dhs 219 with unlimited selected beverages and Dhs 299 with unlimited premium beverages. Alternatively, the Pergolas Family Friday Brunch offers a fun family day for Dhs 135 for kids, Dhs 220 for adults including soft beverages, Dhs 250 with unlimited selected beverages and Dhs 320 with unlimited premium beverages. Call 04-3211111.

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India’s pride

Following the success of its recent ‘Live like a Maharaja’ menu, Asha’s at Wafi presents a selection of 10 new, unique and creative biryani and kebab dishes showcasing recipes perfected by Asha in her personal kitchen in Bombay. The India’s Pride menu is available until 31st October.

Call 04-3244100.

Breakfast on the go

City Walk’s The Brass is going the extra mile to ensure your day gets off to the best possible start. Enjoy lighter-than-air omelettes with scrumptious fillings or a fresh granola with berries, oats and Greek yoghurt.

For a more savoury experience, indulge in their delicious smoked salmon sandwiches, or for the sweet tooth the yummy French toast is served up two ways, either original or laden with Nutella. Call 04-3856971.

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A visit to Govinda’s will banish all ‘boring’ myths and make you fall in love with vegetarian cuisine. We have taken vegetarian food to a whole new level, with an endless array of holistic vegetarian delicacies. From oil-free cooking to special vegan and diabetic meals, cooked using our unique recipes, we have made healthy eating a whole lot rewarding.

GOOD food

AVOCADO 4 easy ways

Ava-smoothie!

Base • whole avocado • ½ - 1 cup almond or dairy milk.

• 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup (optional sweetener) Additional options • Add a whole banana (the riper the sweeter), or try a frozen browned banana.

• Mango also goes well with this recipe!

• Handful of spinach (for a nutrient boost you’ll barely taste!)

• 1 tbsp of chia seeds for antioxidants • 1 tbsp of flax seed for a fatty acid and fibre boost.

• 1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla) for a post workout boost!

Breakfast avo & eggs on toast

Base • Your choice of bread - wholegrain, sourdough, rye, pumpernickel, or gluten free, toasted (two slices).

• 2 poached, fried or soft boiled eggs (runny, or to preference).

Avocado spread

Combine the following ingredients in a bowl and mash with the back of a fork, then spread onto toast.

• ½ avocado • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • lemon juice (1 tsp or to taste) • sea salt and coarse black pepper to taste.

• 1 tbsp of room temperature butter or olive oil (try a garlic, chili or basil infused one for an extra kick)

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Cut cherry tomatoes into halves, sprinkle with cracked salt and black pepper, drizzle with a tsp of olive oil and microwave for 30-60 seconds until soft and sizzling.

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Scoop out 5 large avocados (slightly soft to press and black in colour) into a bowl.

Immediately add the juice of 1-2 limes or small lemons (to taste) to prevent browning, and mash with the back of a fork.

Gently combine the following into the mixture: • 1 diced medium red or white onion • ¾ cup fresh chopped coriander • 1 large tomato, diced (not overly ripe) • freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste • 1 clove of garlic (pressed/ minced)

Optional

• Finely chopped jalapeno peppers, a couple of drops of hot sauce, paprika or dried chilli flakes for a spicy kick!

Serve as a side or with your favourite tortilla chips!

Creamy avocado garlic dressing • • •

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½ avocado ¼ cup greek yoghurt ¼ tsp garlic powder (or one small fresh clove pressed) salt & pepper to taste dash of extra virgin olive oil squeeze of lime juice

Optional

• Replace or half-half the greek yoghurt with sour cream. Add a hint of spice with a pinch of chilli powder, paprika or cayenne pepper.

Mash avocados thoroughly with a fork or puree and combine the rest of the ingredients until smooth. www.connector.ae

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HOME & garden

INTERIOR DECORATING

Feng Shui style

Feng Shui is the Chinese art of interior decorating and organising spaces in your home to promote positive energy flow and wellness. Here are some tips to start creating balance and vibrant energy in all areas of your home. By using some or all of these techniques not only can you de-clutter and minimalise the home, but also your mind.

Entry way It is good to always keep entryways clear and uncluttered, as it will invite opportunity into your home. Red is Feng Shui 2016 colour of the year, this does not mean to paint your entry way red - although very striking, it could feel a little over the top. Instead, use a throw rug or a potted plant with red tones in your entry to create a happy, vibrant and energising welcome for your guests.

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Living room It is important to ensure you let through as much natural light into your living space as possible to increase energy levels. Try to avoid using heavy bulky curtains that draw in darkness. Add lamps to brighten up dark corners. Choose a sofa with legs that can let positive energy flow through underneath. It is essential to use furniture pieces that have different textures to add interest to a room. Bring in some nature for wellness using living plants. Green from plants brings a refreshing and soothing colour into the room, which promotes rest. Mirrors create energy so try to avoid having them in places where you are winding down and relaxing.

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pressure and the heart rate. Work with the space accordingly to ensure your bed is not facing the bedroom door. Beds should be placed diagonally opposite the door to allow a clear view of the room and the door. Try to avoid beds that do not have any open space underneath and ensure you get rid of any clutter that may be under the bed to promote a healthy energy flow while you sleep.

It is also best not to have any tech equipment in the bedroom as it disturbs sleep. If it is unavoidable, have the electronics at least two feet away from the bed. Lavender plants are colourful and fragrant; the scent stimulates calmness, so these plants are great to have around. Busy paintings or art prints can attract chaos, which makes it difficult to fall asleep. Use pictures with simple shapes. Ensure you de-clutter and keep your bedroom filled with only the essentials you need for a good night’s sleep.

Home office Desks should never face walls, as this will obstruct concentration levels and creativity.

Natural light is best for concentration and it is found that we can concentrate up to 8 hours with natural light compared to only 2 hours under artificial light. Hang one or two inspirational art prints, which will help motivate you.

Bookcases should be organised based on colour and height putting the heavier books at the bottom, if disorganised they can send out a messy vibe.

Place a crystal ornament on your desk or hang one from the ceiling; crystals stimulate intellectual energy and are great for a home office.

Kitchen The kitchen is the space in the house that promotes warmth and socialising. It is on the top Feng Shui priority list since it controls the flow of nourishment and happiness.

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countertops. The countertops should be clutter free to leave you with lots of positive space to prep. Using a full bowl of fruit in the kitchen will attract prosperity. Grow a fresh herb garden on your windowsill and try to fill the kitchen space with natural light to attract energy. Ensure you keep your sharp knives tucked away safely in drawers. Sharp and large objects have a negative connotation and disrupt the positive flow of energy.

Bathroom Because the bathroom is usually a small space, keeping a good flow of energy can be challenging. Negative energy can easily be increased so it is important to keep it as clean and as clutter free as possible. Use earth colours in the form of towels and decorations, as it will create balance with all the water surrounded in this room. Circular shapes and round edges are highly favoured in the world of Feng Shui. Try to incorporate it into the bathroom by getting a round mirror or round bowls for your accessories.

Aloe Vera is a great plant for the bathroom, as it requires little sunlight whilst it is also a natural remedy for skin irritations.

With thanks to Lydia van Hassen, Interior Decorator & Space Planner.

Call 050-6523829, email lydiavanhaasen@gmail.com or visit www.lydiavanhaasen.com for more information. Follow Lydia on Instagram@creativemedxb for more inspiration.

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KIDS & education

THE NURSERY DILEMMA Well, it’s that time. You have made the decision to put your precious bundle or your tireless two year old into a nursery. That was the easy part.

Choosing a good quality nursery is one of the most important decisions any parent can make during the first five years of your child’s life. So how do we know we are getting it right?

In the UK and Europe parents rely on checking out the OFSTED reports or its equivalent on the nurseries and start their search from there.

Over the last few years some of the good nurseries in Dubai have embarked on Quality Assurance Schemes and have now been awarded a rating of their quality and services. Check out those that have embarked on UK schemes such as the NDNA or Pre-School Alliance.

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child in a nursery. Being an early year’s educator, I thought I was well prepared and went off armed with my list of 20 questions.

The memory of that first day has stayed with me, my child wasn’t traumatised, I was! Saying goodbye for four whole hours, I walked out of those double doors and into a world of freedom.

But I felt lost, alone and “Oh my, what would I do for four hours on my own?”

I returned to find my darling daughter engrossed in a huge mound of purple gooey stuff that she proceeded to rub through her hair and into her ears. But you know what? She was having a ball! She loved going to nursery and eventually I filled my morning with ‘me time’. www.connector.ae

We choose to place our children into nurseries or day-care for many reasons however that choice has a direct impact on not only our child but on the family as a whole. Making the right choice is therefore vital to a healthy and happy home life.

Word of mouth is one of the best recommendations, nothing beats another mums glowing report of their nursery and we all love to check out forums that have a vast amount of information to share. Just remember to do your own homework though, as each of us has our own list of needs and requirements, as well as opinions.

So what are the key things a parent should look for when visiting a nursery?

Knowing what high quality looks like for very young children can be particularly difficult.

While many parents feel confident about what a good quality room for a four year old might look like, knowing what to look for in a baby or toddler room can be more difficult. We know from research that children under three have needs which are different from those of older children. Children need a stable and secure environment and to develop good relationships with carers. This is particularly important for babies and toddlers to be able to foster strong bonds and trust.

When visiting a nursery, ask about staff turnover and about ‘the key person’ approach.

Does the nursery implement the approach which identifies a ‘key person’ who is responsible for your child’s wellbeing?

Observe staff in the setting, are they responsive and sensitive to the children’s needs? Do they respond appropriately? How do they support each child individually?

Other important aspects of quality identified by research include good quality care routines, hygiene and nutrition. This is especially important for babies, who are dependent on adults to meet their basic needs, ask about routines for mealtimes, sleeping and nappy changing, and how dietary requirements are made known to all staff.

As well as being warm and supportive with the children, staff need to be knowledgeable and well qualified. Ideally, staff working with children under three should have specialist knowledge of this age group. www.connector.ae

We know that young children learn best through play based approaches rather than formal teaching. Find out what method or approach the nursery uses. You can always research the many different approaches such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia. Don’t confuse these ‘approaches’ with curriculums, most nurseries will use a core curriculum such as the UK Birth to Three maters and EYFS and deliver it through an ‘approach’ to learning.

It is very easy to look at potential nurseries and love the all singing all dancing water park or ball pit and climbing centre that the manager is so keen to show you, however let’s look at what are some of the most important aspects of early years’ care and education.

• First impressions count - a clean and safe facility that adheres to the legal requirements is expected.

• Facilities that are maintained well and the entrances and exits secure. Is there a security system in operation?

• Was there someone to meet and greet you?

• High quality staff that are not only educationally qualified but have all the legal requirements to work in a nursery.

• The setting should support communication and language - children start communicating during their first year of life and adult, support is critical in promoting this. Do the staff speak to the children including babies? Do you see evidence of communication?

• Children need to be physically active in order to support their health and development. Are there facilities or areas that are available inside and out to facilitate running, jumping crawling, using balls, hoops etc?

• Does the nursery offer a gymnastic programme or other physical activities?

• Are there outside play areas? Do they offer scope for active play and learning? A giant swing set does not always promote stimulating or challenging opportunities for discovery. Look for areas that offer children the chance to build, dig, move objects from place to place, water walls that encourage an understanding of movement and scientific discovery.

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KIDS & education Finally, good quality nurseries have strong relationships with parents and see them as key partners in supporting children’s development.

What opportunities are there for parents to be involved? How will they update you about your child’s progress? How will your child’s cultural background be reflected and respected?

The most important thing is to feel confident in your choice. Visit the nursery more than once. This will enable you to see it at different times of the day, highlighting different activities and giving you an opportunity to see how the children are transitioned around the nursery such as going out to play, up and down stairs etc.

Here are 10 not so obvious questions to ask: 1. What is the child to staff ratio and does it ever change? Check that when staff go for breaks or if there are staff absent that ratios are maintained.

2. What experience and qualifications do the staff have?

3. What is the staff turnover, stability is very important for young children.

4. What is the discipline procedure? How does the nursery manage children’s behaviour? Every school deals with this differently, is the way the nursery disciplines children conducive to your own.

5. Are there opportunities for parental involvement?

6. What security measures are in place?

How do you ensure the safety of the children in your care.

7. How does the nursery communicate with parents and keep them informed of their child’s progress?

8. What sickness and infection control measures are in place?

9. Are staff trained in emergency preparedness procedures?

10. How do you support children’s learning and development?

level to talk with them?

• Are teachers yelling across the room or playground?

• Are the rooms organised and show children’s recent artwork?

• Are there adequate areas to play inside and outside?

• Are there different activity areas?

• How do you and your child feel when you walk through the gate?

• Do the children seem happy and busily engaged?

• Pay attention to your child’s instincts as a clue to whether the school provides an environment that will support their growth and development.

There are many more questions that can and should be asked during this important step in your child’s early learning journey. Narrow down your choices to three and then visit those nurseries again to make your final choice.

Good Luck!

With thanks to Jan Webber, Founder & Director of Willow Children’s Nursery, The Kids First Group.

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KIDS & education

Four steps to healthy kids simple habits are adopted by the entire family to help sustain good health: managing portion sizes, ensuring that daily meals and snacks are nutritious and varied, drinking water to stay hydrated and finally moving more and sitting less.

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s parents, we all want to ensure that our children enjoy their childhood, whilst also learning some useful and important habits that will serve them well in adult life. Teaching them about a varied, nutritious diet and an active lifestyle are valuable lessons that can also be fun for your child.

Why is it important?

Here in the Middle East, obesity is one of the biggest health concerns affecting our children and an area that the government and local health authority are actively acting on. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), worldwide obesity has doubled since 1980 leading to 42 million children being obese by 2013. And, if this increasing trend continues, the number of overweight or obese infants and young children globally will reach 70 million by 2025. However, despite the worrying statistics, all experts agree that obesity is preventable, and educating children from a young age about healthy lifestyle habits can help ensure them a healthy childhood and eventually a healthier adult life. So where should parents start?

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1. More movement The first tip is probably the easiest.

Parents should get their children moving and active. Any physical activity is better than none at all and one way to get kids to move more is to challenge them to only sit down for a certain length of time each day, decreasing the time spent on sedentary activities such as playing on the computer. Finding alternatives tailored to a child’s interests from throwing games in the garden or park, to organised sports can help them not only develop their motor skills, but also with decision-making, paying attention and teamwork.

2. More water Water is crucial to life. It hydrates and helps regulate body temperature and this is especially important for children who are physically active or living in hot climates, all without adding calories to the diet. But what if your child does not like water?

• Make it available and handy so when they see it, they are more prone to drink it.

• Make drinking water fun with a coloured straw or specially designed water cups.

• You might also try putting a little lemon wedge or squeezing a little bit of fresh orange into it.

3. More fruit and vegetables Kids should be encouraged to enjoy a variety of healthy foods from different food groups to ensure they have a nutrient-rich diet. Variety, after all, is so important when it comes to enjoying the sight, smell, touch and taste of food. www.connector.ae

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Parents should also consider not just what nutritious main meals to make but other opportunities to instil good healthy eating habits. Examples of this could include ensuring there is always a stocked fruit bowl for after-school snacks or keeping chopped vegetables in the fridge. Another way to encourage children to choose nutritious and varied food is by engaging them in purchasing and also helping prepare meals at home, this enables them to see how to create a balanced meal for themselves.

4. More managed portions Did you know that portion sizes began to increase in the 1980s and have been growing ever since? In fact, our perception of portions has become so distorted over time that, research shows, it is hard for us to recognise what a normal portion looks like. Parents should always ensure the meals served to their family contain the right balance of nutrients. Moreover, even when the quality of food offered is nutritious it is equally important to manage the portion sizes.

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Here are some tips to instil healthier eating habits among children: What is a reasonable amount of food?

• One easy way to size up portions for your children is to use their hands as a guide, so it serves as a reminder that they should eat smaller portions.

• A clenched fist is about a cup, which is the recommended amount for a portion of pasta, rice, cereal, vegetables and fruit.

• A meat portion should be about as big as a palm.

• Encourage them to split their dessert with their sibling or friend.

• Encourage the habit of eating at the table, as they can overeat when their attention is focused on something else.

• Serve food on smaller plates so meals look larger. A sandwich on a dinner plate looks lost but on an appetiser plate it looks plenty.

• Aim for three scheduled healthy meals and one or two healthy snacks throughout the day.

Skipping a meal often leads to overeating at the next one.

• Add more salads and fruit to your family’s diet, especially at the start of a meal, which can help control hunger and give a sense of fullness while controlling calorie intake.

• Try not to rush through meals. Go slowly and give everyone a chance to feel full before serving more. Teach them that it takes 15 minutes for a satiety signal to reach their brain to know they are full.

Remember the role parents play in showing children how to size up portions. As children grow, their appetites will vary depending on a number of things. They tend to be hungrier during growth spurts or sports seasons when they are more active and less hungry during downtimes. As their appetites change, keep serving right-sized portions and encourage them to slow down to enjoy their food. Then check in on whether they are full before they go for seconds.

With thanks to United for Healthier Kids (U4HK), a movement to ensure everyone plays their part in ensuring the children of the region remain healthy. Visit www.U4HK-me.com. www.connector.ae

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ANIMAL magic

Common pet illnesses

By Heather Vandevoorde,

Ph.D.

Your pet is your ‘furbaby’ and their health is important. We sat down with Dr Teena Joseph from the Dubai-based Lucky Veterinary Clinic to learn about the most common afflictions she sees and what we, as furparents, can do to avoid illnesses. Dr Joseph says it boils down to three main groups of problems: Skin Tick fever is prevalent in the UAE as weather conditions are ripe for ticks and other parasites to breed. Check your pets often for ticks and use a tick repellant, collar or gel, regularly.

Allergies are very common. These can be caused by food, sun or grooming products.

Pets with skin allergies can be miserable, scratching and licking all day. It is best to head straight to your vet, who can help determine the cause and the changes that must be made to prevent it from recurring.

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ringworm is not a worm at all, but rather a fungal infection and this highly-contagious affliction can cause real health challenges in pets and people. It spreads rapidly when dogs are exposed to each other, even if they never come face to face. Dr Joseph explains, “one very common method of transmission is at the groomers. If the groomer fails to correctly disinfect surfaces, ringworm travels from one pet to the next like wildfire”. It shows up about two weeks after exposure, so pet owners often do not make the association.

De-worming pills should be given every three months. Children and adults with weak immune systems living in homes with pets should consult their physician to take deworming pills regularly as well.

Viruses Parvo in puppies and the equivalent FIE disease in kittens is extremely dangerous and often fatal. Distemper and rabies are also a risk for your pet. “With these viruses, they are highly contagious and treatment does not always save the life of the pet. We always stress the importance of prevention by vaccination to significantly reduce the occurrence rates,” says Dr Joseph. Puppies and kittens require vaccination starting at two months of age. There is then a schedule to follow for the first six months. Adult pets should then be vaccinated annually thereafter.

Dr Joseph also stresses the importance of healthy food choices for pets. “Brands such as Royal Canine and Eukanuba may cost a little more, but that is because they are full of quality ingredients,” she advises. Some of the grocery store brands use fillers, by-products and unidentifiable cuts of meat. These can cause allergies, indigestion and internal organ afflictions. It is similar to eating fast food versus high-quality cuisine. And the extra money you spend on food will likely pay off down the road with reduced veterinary expenses.

Dr Joseph concludes, “the most important things we can do to help keep our pets healthy are regular vaccinations, de-worming and feed them good food. A little bit of prevention goes a long way”. www.connector.ae

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ANIMAL magic

Furry friends

Looking for a home To meet any of the beautiful cats looking for their forever home, email info@38smiles.com.

Meet Lulu

Grumpy cat Lulu is a very quiet and little shy kitty. This two year old likes to just chill and watch the world go by. She would be best suited in a quiet home that can offer her safety and her own space. Kids are not something that Lulu is familiar with and most likely are not something she will like. Lulu is good with other cats as long as they are not dominant.

Meet Angel

I’m Cleo I’m Cleo. I was rescued from outside my foster family’s home from the bully cats that were picking on me when I was just a tiny kitten. I’m not very big still, but I’ve got a huge personality.

I’m called Cleo after Cleopatra because I have the most amazing eye markings. I play fetch and I’m excellent at football too! I’m neutered and vaccinated and just waiting for you to treat me like the Egyptian princess I know I really am!

Angel is an adorable young cat. He loves attention and will make sure to remind you he is around; a stroke, a cuddle or a little kiss and he’s happy! Angel is quite playful and gets along well with other cats. However, he needs to be introduced slowly to the resident cat/cats, as he takes time to trust and get over his fear and not be afraid of them. Angel is easy going and will make the perfect addition to any family.

Meet Trish Trish is 2 years old, spayed, fully vaccinated and microchipped. Trish was rescued with a badly broken tail that had to be amputated. She has fully recovered after the surgery and has turned into a beautiful tortie bob tail cat. Trish is quite happy as an only cat, she likes to watch the world go by through the window, cuddle in bed and receive all the attention possible!

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Meet Ginger Ginger is a lovely family orientated, ladylike cat. She likes nothing better than to be around her humans, to give them kisses and groom them. Ginger is a purring machine; she loves food a little too much so she needs a responsible human to look after her diet.

Meet Twinkle Twinkle is a single young lady with endless energy, so make sure to kittenproof your home with a cat tree and loads of toys! She is adorable just like any other kitten, likes to play, to be carried around and cuddled and likes to give kisses. The perfect home for Twinkle would be one with another cat or kitten.

Meet Jamie Jamie is approximately 10 months old. He has had a rough start in life and was hurt by a human, which left him with an amputated tail and broken hip. He has fully recovered and amazingly, he is still a friendly loving cat. Jamie is shy in the beginning, but who can blame him? Once you gain his trust, he is a lovely companion. He is great with older children and cat friendly, but can be quite forthright in his attitude to be friends, so introductions would need to take time for the sake of a successful existence for both cats. Apart from lacking a tail, Jamie is a very handsome boy with his different eye colours. Take time with this gorgeous boy to earn his trust and he will repay you with love in abundance. www.connector.ae

I’m Elvis I’m Elvis and I’m a hunk of burning love all for you! I was found outside a cafe with my eye closed, but luckily, I don’t have any long term damage from my run in with a car.

I lost a tooth though so my lip gets caught sometimes giving me the classic Elvis sneer.

I have the softest coat and the cuddliest personality - I love to hook my paws around a hand when I’m carried. I’m neutered and vaccinated and looking for my forever home.

So don’t be cruel, because I just want to be your teddy bear. Love me tender and I’ll be loving you eternally!

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BEAUTY & bodycare As an homage to the Reseda flower, a scent forgotten in perfumery, Dolce & Gabbana have created Velvet Pure, of the Velvet Collection. An attempt to revive the Mediterranean flower incorporates fragrances of Galbanum, Jasmine and Cistus Labdanum as a tribute to traditional perfumery. Velvet pure is more fruity than floral, but still smells like a stroll through the park.

Zoya’s summer nail polish collection, Seashells and Sunsets, includes 12 new colours that are easily applied, long-lasting, fun and flirty - perfect for a night out!

Editor’s

The perfect Eid gift Chopard’s Amber Malaki for men and women has an intense aroma of incense.

The healthiest way to look after your skin! Australian made and owned, ONNE, is a natural, vegan, PETAapproved skincare collection which uses certified organic and natural ingredients for anti-ageing and skin renewal.

ONNE is simple skincare for complex complexions. It’s gluten-free, offering celiac and intolerant bodies a skincare solution that is naturally hypoallergenic, and their products are recyclable.

What’s not to love? My sensitive skin loves these delicious smelling gems! The trés chic Travel Pack comes the Complexion Cream, Balancing Body Balm, Clarifying Cleanser and Face Towel perfect for jetsetters or if you’re trying the products for the first time. Get 10% off your first order.

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Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn with Bourjois’ new Volume Combination mascara! The brush is designed to volumise a thick fringe of lashes and the zoom X3 mirror assists in the application so you’ll be Truman Capote’s dream come true. Comes in classic or waterproof.

Need to calm a restless mind? Nip+Fab have launched the De-Stress Blend range to make showers more relaxing by melting your tensions away with coconut oil, walnut shell powder and salicylic acid. Breathe deep and feel revitalised and energised!

PICKS Sheet masks have taken the beauty world by storm, and Skin Republic is only adding to the hype.

This Brightening Vitamin C Face Mask uses a blend of Vitamins C, E and 7 plant extracts to rejuvenate dry and dull skin by hydrating and brightening it. Say goodbye to age spots, imperfections and uneven colour tones!

In collaboration with Kate Moss, Rimmel has launched the Rimmel Sculpting & Highlighting Kit. It includes three silky soft powders used to highlight, contour and define your face, leaving you runway ready in minutes. With a light finish, its perfect for contour beginners with its 3-step plan.

Summer humidity brings frizz, split ends and bland hair, but not anymore. Alterna Haircare’s Bamboo Beach BB Balm is a 5-in1 styling cream that protects your hair from the wrath of the sun - a Dubai necessity!

With Tahitian coconut and strengthening bamboo extract, it leaves your hair shiny, healthy and happy. www.connector.ae

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This month’s

Special offers

Sofitel Dubai The Palm

Sofitel Dubai The Palm re-introduces its popular Ladies’ Night at So Spa, from 6th September. Enjoy a range of pampering services and take advantage of the indoor and outdoor pools and luxury spa facilities for an evening of pure relaxation and rejuvenation.

For Dhs 250 per person, ladies can spend a Tuesday night from 6pm to 10pm indulging in feel good treatments ranging from a 15-minute foot massage, a file and polish for your hands or brow neatening at the dedicated brow station. There will also be a raffle draw and three glasses of bubbly are available in the Porterhouse Bar for just Dhs 75. Every guest will receive a 30% discount voucher for their next treatment when redeemed within two weeks, and can avail of a 20% discount on retail products available on the night.

Email so-spa.palmdubai@sofitel.com or call 04-4555433.

The Loft Fifth Avenue

The Loft Fifth Avenue introduces their men’s energising facial. This 30-minute treatment includes a cleansing, application of an oxygen fluid, anti-wrinkle eye fluid and ends with a foam mask followed by a 20-minute massage and is priced at Dhs 250.

Call branches at Mudon on 04-5148287, The Dubai Mall on 04-4340856 or Bay Square on 04-5514601 or visit www.theloft5thavenue.com.

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Talise Spa

Talise Spa at Jumeirah Emirates Towers has unveiled a new floatation therapy pool room where you can experience a stressrelieving treatment scientifically proven to be as beneficial as eight hours of sleep. Prices start from Dhs 200 for 30 minutes and Dhs 350 for one hour, or the special spa indulgence gives you 60 minutes flotation therapy and a choice of either a 30-minute back massage or holistic reflexology for Dhs 390. Call 04-3198181.

Tips & Toes

This month take advantage of Tips & Toes’ special all-in-one package, designed to take in all your beauty needs. This pampering package consisting of an Express Mani/Pedi, Full Eyelash Extensions and a Blow Dry or 30-minute Foot Massage, would usually make your designer wallet Dhs 750 lighter, but throughout September the package is available at all branches for Dhs 650.

Visit www.tipsandtoes.com or call 04-3990550.

Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa Escape to Caracalla Spa at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa and treat yourself to a selection of limited edition spa treatments.

The Morning Treat is available between 9am and 1pm Sunday to Thursday and offers 20% discount on limited edition Caracalla Spa treatments. Take advantage of 30% discount if you purchase two treatments, 40% off three treatments, or 50% off four treatments.

Treatments should be a minimum of 60 minutes.

In addition, Soothe & Sun offers a 60-minute massage for Dhs 360; the Green Coffee Body Wrap and Top to Toe Massage is Dhs 410; the Ultimate Indulgence Body Ritual treatment by Germaine De Cappucini is Dhs 410; and the Aromatherapy Massage is Dhs 510. Packages are available until 30th September.

Call 04-3995555.

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Grosvenor House Dubai

Retreat Spa offers the Morning Treat where any treatment from 9am until 1pm Sunday to Thursday gets 20% discount (minimum 60 minutes). Save a further 30% when you pay for two treatments, 40% when you pay for three treatments and 50% when you pay for four treatments (minimum 60 minutes each per treatment and excludes Friday and Saturday).

Alternatively, the Retreat Signature Package includes a Rasul Clay Body Treatment and Arabian Jewel Body Massage for Dhs 450; the Sea Holistic Massage and Phytomer Facial is Dhs 510; Anne Semonin Skin Renewal offers a body scrub treatment, full body massage and Made to Measure Facial for Dhs 550; and the VIE Collection Ultimate Luxury treatment features a Top to Toe De-Stress Massage and Vie Collection Facial for Dhs 650. Packages are available until 30th September 2016.

Call 04-3998888 extension 6761/6762.

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Head for Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort and chill out in time for the weekend at Anantara Spa’s dazzling Ladies’ Night. Unwind with a 45-minute Turkish Hammam and resume with a skin mapping session to assess the condition and needs of your skin, followed by a mini facial and scalp, neck, back and shoulder massage. Before and after your treatments enjoy the crystal stone steam room, herbal bath, relaxation room, ice fountain and liquid sound pool, and rehydrate with refreshments and healthy snacks. Each lady will receive a fabulous Natura Bisse goody bag.

Ladies’ Night takes place every Wednesday from 5pm to 10pm and costs Dhs 499 per person.

Call 04-5678888.

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Le Meridien Hotel Dubai & Conference Centre

Natural Elements Spa Dubai invites you to rediscover your inner glow with an exclusive Moroccan-inspired Hammam experience. This 90-minute treatment is priced at Dhs 550. Call 04-2170000.

The Address Dubai Marina

The Spa at The Address Dubai Marina offers 50% off all massages lasting 50 minutes or more from 10am to 10pm, available on weekdays only. Alternatively, the 30-minute Aloe Vera Soothing Wrap (Dhs 199) includes a head and foot massage while your body is being hydrated and tenderly cared for in a cocoon of Aloe Vera and Honey; and the 50-minute Zesty Summer Treat (Dhs 350) will remove dead skin and ends with a cooling soufflé wrap. Call 04-4367777.

The Elixir Clinic

Excessive exposure to the sun during the summer months can cause damage to the skin and if the extreme heat is leaving you feeling drained, the solution might be the latest celebrity fix available at The Elixir Clinic: a cocktail of intravenous vitamins and minerals designed to revive and reboot, The VitaDrip.

One infusion is priced at Dhs 1,200 and a package of six with 15% discount is Dhs 6,120.

Alternatively, the Hydration VitaDrip will help you to quickly replenish the balance of water and nutrients you need. One infusion is Dhs 1,000 and a package of six with 15% discount is Dhs 5,100. Call 056-4992775 or visit www.TheElixirClinic.com.

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Masks of rejuvenation

By Nada Ramadan

Summer is the perfect time to get that effortless sun-kissed looked, but considering the kind of heat we are exposed to here in the UAE, your skin could be in need of some regular TLC. Try these rejuvenating natural DIY masks to get your face looking fresher than ever.

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• Banana and honey Maintaining water in our skin can get more difficult as we get older.

Bananas, which are rich in vitamin A, can help with this. Because of its antioxidants, honey is great for sagging skin. ½ banana 2 tbsp of honey Make a paste with the banana and honey and spread it evenly all over the face and neck. Leave it for 10 minutes and then rinse well with a light facial cleanser.

• Saffron and coconut milk With its moisturising qualities, coconut milk is perfect if your skin needs that kick of moisture. Add saffron to give your skin that glowing look.

1 cup of coconut milk ½ tsp of saffron Boil milk with saffron for about five minutes and allow it to cool and thicken.

Apply this on your face and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinse well.

• Strawberry and rose This one is perfect for skin that has become sensitive to the sun and needs a little destressing.

Handful of rose petals or 1 tbsp of rose water 2 large strawberries Grind the petals into a powder. Add strawberries and mash together. Apply this generously on your face and neck, and let it dry before rinsing it off. You can also replace the petal powder with rose water. www.connector.ae

• Avocado, carrot and cream With its high vitamin E content, avocados improve skin texture and hydration. Also, carrots are rich in antioxidants and cream is filled with healthy proteins.

1 carrot, steamed 1 avocado, mashed ½ cup of heavy cream 1 egg, beaten 3 tbsp of honey Steam the carrot in boiling water for 15 minutes, and then mash it. To the carrot mash, mix in one mashed avocado with half a cup of heavy cream and a beaten egg. Add three spoonful of honey to give it even more moisturising qualities. Apply the mixture evenly across the face. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then wash it off with a gentle facial cleanser.

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HEALTH & fitness

PERSONAL TRAINING for ladies with Miss Fitness UAE

I wasn’t sure how I would feel about training with Maria when I was first given the opportunity – I mean really, who wants to train next to a fitness model and PUMA Ambassador for heaven’s sake? How to give yourself a body complex!

I met with Maria first so she could get a better understanding of my goals and what I was trying to achieve, plus the various injuries I’ve incurred over the years which was obviously going to make a difference to the methods she used. While Maria was learning all about me, it gave me a chance to learn all about her and by the end of the 62 | SEPTEMBER Connector

meet I was totally convinced of two things: 1. this lady knows absolutely everything about her profession, 2. I was really going to enjoy working out with her. And I wasn’t wrong.

The first session, feeling a bit shattered, I was delighted to find that Maria didn’t bounce in like a glamorous Energiser bunny. Yes ok so she looked fab, but she was clutching her www.connector.ae

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Before

After

coffee and apologising for not being able to get going without it… you’ll get no arguments from me there! Each session started with a warm up on the treadmill but that’s pretty much where the traditional gym equipment ended. I was then subjected to a varying number of lunges, squats, loose weights, step-ups and various other things I’m not sure have a name. She’s definitely inventive! Maria demonstrated each movement carefully making sure I got it exactly right and correcting me if I fell out of alignment while I was doing it. She would rather see 10 perfectly executed squats than 30 rubbish ones.

A big believer in visualisation, Maria is convinced it helps her clients to achieve the body they are looking for if they have a picture in their mind of how they want to look. This could be a picture of you in the past, a friend/ relative or a celebrity. Either way, by focusing on what you want to look like can help you get there. This is part of the reason why, even at 7am in the middle of summer, she looks as fab as she does - her hard work, grit and determination give you something to focus on. I was aiming for long and lean, slim but strong and Maria was going to get me there!

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to my neck which causes all sorts of back and shoulder problems). I never left a session in pain and Maria watched me like a hawk, saw any potential problems before I felt them, checked with me constantly and adapted anything as needed immediately.

What were the results?

Within the first week of training with her I really thought I could see a difference, and that was confirmed when hubby (who had been on a trip) came back and said “wow she’s really making a difference!” Two months later and I’ve lost 3.5 kilos (healthy eating plan provided), centimetres from around my legs, arms and stomach and, more importantly, I’m looking much tighter and much more toned. More importantly, for me, is the fact that I really enjoyed my sessions both with Maria and one of her other trainers - the sessions are always varied, fun and effective. I’m definitely keeping my sessions up after the summer as, for the first time, I can actually see the value of having a personal trainer.

How much?

Sessions are priced at Dhs 500.

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10 of the best Yoga Retreats for discovery and adventure For those ready to make the stretch beyond their local yoga studio, Health and Fitness Travel, the leading experts in tailormade wellness holidays worldwide, invite wander-lusting yogis to reconnect with both themselves and the world with 10 of the best yoga retreats for discovery and adventure. With hand-selected retreats mat-toting yogis can practice pretzel bending poses whilst exploring new corners of the world.

Best for Yoga & Surfing - Costa Rica: Florblanca Surfing

Strike a pose both on land and sea on an exotic yoga and surfing holiday set upon Costa Rica’s fantastic Nicoya Peninsula coastline.

With two beautiful nearby beaches renowned as some of the world’s best surfing spots, learn to ride the tropical waves during six private surfing lessons with expert local instructors.

Back on dry land, stretch out during group yoga classes, including specialised classes in Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga, before indulging with a reviving treatment at Spa Bambu.

Best for Yoga & Healthy Nutrition Italy: KU Retreats Tuscany

Set amongst the scenic hills of Tuscany, re-boot your well-being on a relaxing yoga and healthy nutrition retreat in Italy. Improve your flow of positive energy with daily Hatha yoga, meditation and Tai Chi in the beautiful octagonal studio offering panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Refuel with the healing properties of delicious home cooked macrobiotic meals, using organic ingredients straight from the retreat gardens, before learning to recreate your favourite recipes during macrobiotic cooking classes.

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Best for Yoga & Spa - Morocco: Paradis Plage Spa & Yoga

Practice your sun salutation from sunrise to sunset in the beachfront yoga pavilion of Paradis Plage, set on a private beach on Morocco’s exotic coastline. With classes from Hatha to Vinyasa and Yin yoga, you’ll soon become a yogi pro. Unwind further with an array of Moroccan inspired spa treatments using natural products, including a rejuvenating massage using local Agadir pebbles. Make the most of your coastal surrounding with additional water sports, from surfing to stand-up paddle boarding. www.connector.ae

Best for Yoga & Holistic Healing Crete: Porto Elounda Discover Yoga

For a healthy yogi glow, escape on a holistic healing yoga retreat to the sunny shores of Mirabello Bay in Crete. An initial yoga consultation and personalised yoga sessions will ensure you reach your goals, whilst chakra balancing will promote a flow of positive energy through your body. Combine your practice with guided meditation and Pranayama breathing sessions for complete mind and body harmony and let the fresh ocean air cleanse your senses.

Best for Yoga & Fitness - St Lucia: The BodyHoliday Fusion Fitness Retreat to the Caribbean and discover the exotic island paradise of St Lucia with The BodyHoliday. Surrounded by natural waterfalls and acres of unspoilt rainforests, improve your health and fitness with private yoga or Pilates lessons, personal training sessions and a host of fitness activities, from Box Fit to Qi Gong.

Test your sense of adventure on the crystal clear waters with windsurfing and kayaking, and discover the island with hiking and mountain biking.

Best for Yoga & Detox - Thailand: Absolute Sanctuary Detox

Escape on an adventure to the beautiful Thai island of KohSamui and discover a healthier lifestyle on a cleansing yoga and detox holiday.

Discover various types of yoga through unlimited classes including, Ashtanga, YinYang, Pranayama and Hot Flow. Complement your luxury yoga retreat with the signature detox programme to meet your individual needs; including detox drinks, nutritional supplements and delicious healthy meals, leaving you feeling energised and refreshed.

Best for Yoga & SUP - Portugal: Epic Sana SUP Fitness

Discover a new way to shape up on the ocean with this refreshingly fun stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) fitness holiday at Epic Sana, set upon Portugal’s stunning Algarve coastline.

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and cardiovascular workout during aquatic bootcamps and exciting SUP tours whilst enjoying stunning views of endless white sands and dramatic red cliffs. Unwind with group yoga classes to return home feeling energised and revitalised.

Best for Yoga & Meditation - India: Shreyas Silent Retreat

Take a break from everyday life and experience total relaxation at Shreyas in India.

Begin your adventure of self-discovery with a specialist wellness consultation, helping to adapt your stay to your personal goals and needs. Shreyas wellness approach is dedicated to ensuring you have a truly relaxing experience through a range of yoga and meditation classes, complemented with luxury spa treatments to guarantee you spend your healthy holiday in total tranquillity.

Best for Yoga & Diving - Bali: Zen Scuba Diving

Discover how the breathing techniques you learn during yoga can benefit your diving as you explore the exotic marine life of Bali. Begin your day with sunrise yoga before exploring some of Indonesia’s finest cliff wall diving sites with a professional PADI dive master.

Complement your days diving experience with luxury spa treatments and sunset meditation to restore your energy before an unforgettable sunrise dolphin sail.

Best for Yoga & Beach - Vietnam: Fusion Maia Yoga

Located on Vietnam’s East Coast, on one of the world’s best exotic beaches, is a luxury yoga retreat dedicated to enlightening your wellbeing. With their own individual yoga style, Fusion Maia will immerse you in a personalised introduction to yoga through a combination of private lessons and group classes. With a guaranteed minimum of two spa treatments a day; enjoy choosing from a range of body scrubs, facials and pressure therapies.

For prices and more information visit www.healthandfitnesstravel.com/yoga-holidays.

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DETOX and diets

As the heat starts to die down so do the summer holidays. With the holidays at an end, residents of Dubai are back from their long vacations and times of indulgence, and begin to immerse themselves into their daily lifestyles.

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ealth starts to take precedence and with it comes a detox - the purification of the body. With the abundance of junk food so easily available, the challenge is to stray away from unnecessary munching.

liquids that are free from all the chemicals without disturbing the nutritional harmony needed by the body. The raw food diet is followed mostly by yogis as it helps with the removal of heat from one’s body and improves mental strength and concentration.

With busy social lives and long work hours, diets can be painstakingly difficult to sustain and as a result people opt to cheat and choose shorter bursts of detox. The following below are ideal ways to help the body detox and re build the immune system:

• Atkins diet

• Raw food diet

Takes 3-5 days to take effect and includes indulging in oils, nuts, fruits, vegetable and

People jumped on the bandwagon when Hollywood celebrities started swearing by it.

The premise behind the Atkins diet is healthy weight loss through a diet very low in carbs and rich in protein and fat. Today’s Atkins focuses more on lean proteins, healthy fats, and high-fibre vegetables as part of the plans.

• Juice cleanse

Juicing, very similar to the ‘Raw Food Diet’, helps cleanse the body by avoiding all unnecessary fats and oils while increasing the fibre intake through fruits and veggies. This remains a very effective method to regulate the gut.

Govinda’s believe a healthy diet is both sustainable and moderately done. Govinda’s have taken vegetarian food to a whole new level, with an endless array of holistic vegetarian delicacies.

From oil-free cooking to special vegan and diabetic meals, cooked using their unique recipes, healthy eating is a whole lot more rewarding. Located in Umm Suqeim 2 on Jumeirah Beach Road.

Call 04-3211884.

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Flu during pregnancy

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our approach to life changes when you become pregnant. Everything you do has an impact on your body and your unborn baby, and this makes catching flu more complicated.

Getting flu during pregnancy is one of the worst nightmares for mums-to-be. If you become sick, you may worry about how the infection can affect your baby, and what if you suffer from a high fever, or recurrent diarrhoea? Could those symptoms hurt your baby? Before you were pregnant, you may have taken an over-the-counter pain killer, nasal decongestant, or a cough syrup, but now you wonder: is it safe? Could these medications cause problems for your baby?

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Flu symptoms vary but usually it encompasses fever, runny and/or blocked nose, sore throat, body aches, malaise, cough possibly with phlegm, and headache. Some people may also have symptoms related to digestive tract like vomiting and diarrhoea. Flu usually hits like a fast-moving train with you feeling okay at the beginning of the day, tired and drained by mid-afternoon, and with a high fever by evening.

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The good news is that a common cold or even mild flu will not harm your unborn baby.

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• Avoid sharing food, utensils, or cups with others.

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• Get plenty of sleep and eat healthily.

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• Get a flu shot. It is encouraged for all pregnant women to get the flu shot (unless they have a significant allergy to eggs or the flu vaccine).

The beneficial thing about getting the flu shot while you are pregnant is that your baby will receive a boost of passive immunity against the flu virus too. It will give the baby some protection after birth (up to 6 months old) from flu.

It is important to call your obstetrician if your symptoms are causing you to not eat or sleep well, or if they last for more than a couple of days without improving. It is also important to have an urgent consultation if you develop a fever that is 102° Fahrenheit or higher.

Lastly, if you start to feel dizzy, confused, or if you begin to cough up discoloured mucus or feel chest discomfort and/or wheezing, make sure to call your obstetrician promptly.

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Fatima Batook, founder of TIMA Love Life, has the perfect tips and tricks to keep you healthy and looking and feeling your very best to help you achieve your best summer body in style.

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Making lifestyle changes plays a major role in your fitness journey. Create a routine for yourself by eating right and having a consistent sleep schedule. Eat smaller portioned meals that are high in protein and fibre-rich, cut out juices and carbonated drinks, instead opt for water. This will help reduce your calories which, will aid you on your way to achieving your ideal weight.

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There are numerous cardio based exercises you can practice daily to get your heart pumping and fat burning. There are a number of low impact exercises available such as walking, cycling and jump rope to running and high intensity aerobic workouts.

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Dancing is a fun and powerful way to burn calories, and there are a great many aerobic dance workouts you can try with a partner or a group that include Zumba, piloxing, belly dancing, salsa and hiphop dancing. There are also numerous choreographed workouts that are easy on the body and a good excuse to dress up to work out.

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Yoga offers a relaxing and invigorating means to restore the mind and reduce stress, which uses stretching to help relieve muscle tension.

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Everyone needs a rest day and rewarding yourself with a visit to the spa or a relaxing beach day can be a great source of motivation and can help reenergise you. There are a number of treatments and soothing massages that can help you increase blood circulation and detox, helping you switch off and enjoy yourself.

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We all have aches and pains as we age, however fracturing a vertebra in my neck a few years ago means if I don’t take care of myself properly I can really suffer. I can be really nervous of seeing new doctors but Dr Aleta L. Bezzic had been recommended and I was in so much pain at the time I decided to set aside my fears. Dr Bezzic is the Chiropractic Physician at Canadian Medical Centre, she specialises in the Cox Flexion Distraction method with spinal decompression.

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We discussed the treatment, any medical conditions I had and areas of pain. I can normally be quite stoic but this time I had to indicate I was already at the highest level of pain. I lay down on my front and the bed automatically flexed my legs up and down to stretch out my spine while Dr Bezzic applied light pressure on different areas of my back to assist with the stretch. After this she used a tool called the “activator” that gave quick, painless thuds along my spine either side and into my right shoulder (much worse than my left), this again helps to release areas of tension.

Turning over, Dr Bezzic first did some traction using a towel around my neck, something I hadn’t experienced before. It wasn’t painful but it was a bit uncomfortable as it basically stretched out my whole back. Finally, I was manipulated into various positions and with each exhale I experienced the “pops” as each area were manipulated.

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This passed really quickly and I felt much better and much looser. How often your sessions need to be will obviously depend on our issue and I will be going back this week! Though I really don’t mind, Dr Bezzic was so lovely and knowledgable and I feel so much better it’ll be totally worth it!

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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..... 04 606 0300 Foresight (Fax: 364 3705).................................. 04 364 3703 Gulf for Good (www.gulf4good.org)................. 04 368 0222 Injaz-UAE......................................................... 04 429 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).. 04 337 1413 The Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) Website: www.pcrf.net; E-mail: uae-admin@pcrf.net UNICEF..................................... 04 360 0778 / 04 368 0707 E-mail: dubai@unicef.org; Website: www.unicef.org ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP Emirates Environmental Group....................... 04 331 8100 P.O. Box 7013, Dubai................................. (fax) 04 332 8500 SUPPORT GROUPS 3B (Better Bone Belt) National Alliance of Osteoporosis... ........................................................................... 04 282 6411 Adoption............................................................ 04 365 8498 Dr Raymond H. Hamden. Fellow ACFEI, Diplomate: ABPS, ABECI. Human Relations Institute Adoption-Synergy International Adoption Service..04 348 5452

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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.................................. 04 348 5452 Anxiety & Depression Support Group............ 04 365 8498 Autism Friends Support Group, CEIMC........ 04 423 3667 Breast Awareness Hotline................................. 04 345 4000 Dr Walid Achi, Belhoul European Hosp......... 050 632 4275 Breast Cancer Support Group.......................... 04 309 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..................................... 04 348 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.................................. 04 335 1200 Dubai Physiotherapy Clinic............................. 04 349 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...04 335 5578/ 050 485 3160 Educational &training centre for people dealing w/ special needs.

Grief Support Group........................................ 04 380 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....... 04 282 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................................. 04 365 8498 School Kick-Out Hotline (Monthly service).. 050 705 0324 Advocates for children with special education requirements.

Special Families Support......... 04 360 5654 / 050 454 1940 call Gulshan. 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......... 04 268 7655 Stress Workshop................................................ 04 365 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................................. 04 365 8498 Human Relations Institute

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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 0845/04 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................................. 04 335 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.................. 04 884 6623 Evangelical Church Services. Members from more than 50 nationalities. Website: www.uccdubai.com Women’s Guild Dubai/Sharjah Jane Henderson....... 04 394 5331/ Gil Salway....04 394 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................800MEDCARE (6332273) ACUPUNCTURE Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1..... 04 344 4049 allergy & asthma Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ahlam Ali, General Practitioner Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Mina Milovanovic, Specialist Internal Medicine ambulance services American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6333 Medcare Hospitals..............800MEDCARE (6332273) Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital..................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Anaesthesia American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 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 Medcare Hospitals..............800MEDCARE (6332273)

Widex Emirates Hearing Care................... 06 544 7332 Widex Medical, Dubai................................ 04 343 3950 AUTISM/A.D.D/A.D.H.D Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266 Baby sitting NanniesDubai, (www.Nanniesdubai.com).. 050 847 7537 Back Care Specialists American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6893 Dr Jin- Yul Lee, Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr Waseem Raja, Specialist Rheumatologist Dr Fadi Ajine, Specialist Rheumatologist Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7711 / 04 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Neurosurgeon Dr Catalin Majer, Neurosurgeon Dr Walid Othman, Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon Dr Ayman Suliman Ahmed, Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon Dr Ahmed Bitar, Neurosurgeon Dr Dimitar Georgey Haritonoy, Neurosurgeon balloons Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 Party Centre LLC, Garhoud.. 04 283 1353/ 04 297 9125 Party Centre LLC, Media City................... 04 453 3373 www.mypartycentre.com

Ante - Natal Classes & clinics American Hospital Dubai......................... 050 558 5901 Ms. Froozandeh Afshar, Midwife Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR..................... 04 424 3777

Beauty Salons Amaya Salon & Spa Downtown Burj......... 04 374 1496 Amaya Salon & Spa Silicon Oasis............... 04 320 7390 NAILS AT HOME–prepared to be pampered..04 298 0707

Anti - Ageing CLINICS (Treatments) Al Rustom Skin & Laser Centre................ 04 308 4000 Dr K. Al Rustom.......................www.alrustom-laser.com Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ambreen Rauf, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist

BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266

art & craft classes, centres & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Lotus Educ. Institute (Arts & Design)....... 04 391 1718 audio - Vestibular clinics American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6450 Dr. Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine Ms. Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist audiology clinic Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist 4 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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birthday parties Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 Brain Tumor & Neurovascular Unit Neuro Spinal Hospital................................ 04 315 7711 Dr Ahmed Bitar, Neurosurgeon Dr Sarmad Al Shammaa, Neurologist Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology Dr Vittorio Iantorno, Neurologist Dr Sandeep B. K, Radiologist (Vascular & Interventional Radiology) Dr Maysaa AlKayem, Anaesthetist Pallavi Malik, Speech Therapist BREAST SCREENING CLINIC Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Aneta Dunlop, Specialist Radiologist Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist www.connector.ae

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CARDIAC HEALTH SCREENING Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Rami Neemtallah, Specialist Radiology Dr Ahlam Ali, General Practitioner

CATARACT & GLAUCOMA SURGERY Spanish Center Lasik Eye & Cosmetics, Jumeirah 2..... ..................................................................... 04 343 4634 children’s activities GymJuniorz (British Orchard Nurseries).... 04 398 3536 Tender Hearts Arena....................................................... ..................... 04 321 3138/ 050 349 3596/ 050 887 3455 Recreational Services for kids w/ Special Abilities. children’s therapy Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266 Kalimati Communication & Rehabilitation Center..... ..................................................................... 04 283 9196 Sensation Station Centre, Ibn Battuta Gate.. 04 277 6769 info@sensationstation.ae, www.sensationstation.ae Chiropody Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... ..................................................................... 04 349 6333 Kersten Elliott, Chiropodist / Podiatrist (UK) CHIROPRACTOR Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1..... 04 344 4049 circumcision Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Foroozan Khezri, Specialist Urologist Dr Sadeq Yaqoub, Specialist Paediatric Surgeon Clinics & Hospitals Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 336 7777 www.connector.ae

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COCHLEAR IMPLANTS American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 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........................... 04 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Aqeel Ghori, Specialist General Surgery company set up Saleh Alobeidli Advocates & Legal, Sheikh ZayedRd... ..................................................................... 04 385 8928 conveyancing Saleh Alobeidli Advocates & Legal, Sheikh ZayedRd... ..................................................................... 04 385 8928 cosmetic dentistry Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Sameh Atallah, General Dentist & Implantologist American Dental Clinic, Dubai...................................... .............................................04 344 0668 / 800 TEETH Drs Hadi & Hofmann Medical Center, Jumeirah....................................................... 04 349 8484 Dr Reem Hadi, (Member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry) (Member Of IOCI) Dr Ahmad Arabi, Specialist Prosthodontics COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY (Advanced medical aesthetic treatments) Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ambreen Rauf, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1................ 04 380 8000 Medcare Hospital....................................... 800 6332273 Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Nancy Labib, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Hala Aljaber, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Rana Mahfoud, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Rasha Ibrahim, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Mousumee Nanda, Specialist Dermatologist Connector SEPTEMBER | 5

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cARDIOLOGY City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr V.J.Sebastian, Consultant Cardiologist Dr Moayad Flayih, Specialist Cardiologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Mohammed Hafez Moursi, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Haitham Al Hashimi, Consultant Cardiologist Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres........................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Petar Otasevic, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Magdy Eltawous, Specialist Cardiologist Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7711 / 04 315 7758 Dr Tarek Sayed Farghaly, Specialist Cardiology

Drs Hadi & Hofmann Medical Center, Jumeirah....................................................... 04 349 8484 Dental Treatment for all Family Members Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)......... 800 352 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... ..................................................................... 04 349 6333 Medcare Hospitals & Clinics......................................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital...................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Neuro Spinal Hospital.......... 04 342 0000/ 04 315 7777

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American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6399 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Aqeel Ghori, Specialist General Surgeon

Cosmetic therapist (Rehabilitation of scar tissue, scar camouflage, permanent make-up corrections) Medcare Hospital....................................... 800 6332273 DANCE LESSONS Sharmila Dance..................................050 858 1083 / 84 Hip Hop, Jazz, St.Jazz, Lyrical Contemporary & Classical Ballet Classes. www.sharmiladance.com; email: info@sharmiladance.com Dental hygienist American Dental Clinic, Dubai...................................... ...............................................04 344 0668/ 800TEETH Mrs. Roxana Tabrizian, Dental Hygienist Trained & Board Certified Canada Dental Implants Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Sameh Atallah, General Dentist & Implantologist American Dental Clinic, Dubai...................................... ...............................................04 344 0668/ 800TEETH Dr Michael R. Ziegler, General Dentist & Implantologist. Trained & Board Certified USA, Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI, USA).

Dr Mauricio Gomes Taborda, General Dentist & Implantologist (Brazil) Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch..04 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Jehad Al Sukhun, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dentists Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Sameh Atallah, General Dentist & Implantologist American Dental Clinic, Dubai...................................... .............................................. 04 344 0668/ 800TEETH Dr Michael R. Ziegler, General Dentist & Implantologist. Board Certified USA Dr Anahita A. Salehi, Orthodontist and Dentofacial Orthopedic. DDS-MSD-CAGS Orthodontic care for Adult and Children.

Dr Philippe Saleiman, Specialist Endodontics Dr Hani Abdul Salam, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Hala Al Sakka, DDS, General Dentist Trained and Board Certified Canada & USA Dr Mauricio Gomes Taborda, General Dentist & Implantologist (Brazil) Dr Grace Miled Eid, Specialist Paediatric Dentist (Lebanon/Canada) Dr Ourania Pontikogianni, General Dentist Mrs. Roxana Tabrizian, Dental Hygienist City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Sondos Awad, GP Dentist Dr Shallen Verma, Specialist Dentist, Specialist Implantologist & Periodontics 6 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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Dubai London Clinic, Al Wasl Rd Branch..04 378 2921 Dr Evan O'Malley, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Nora Powell, G.P. (Dentist) Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, Periodontist Dr Gilda Behnam (Orthodontist) Dr Emma Caseley, G.P. (Dentist) Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres........................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist Dr Hani A. Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Marija Pavlovic, Periodontist & Oral Implantologist Dr Nadir Eltayeb, General Dentist Dr Ghada Yehia Jaber, General Dentist Dr Shahnaz Faraz, Paedodontist Dr Afifa Zarrin, Orthodontist Dr Sarika Kumar, General Dentist Dr Nelly Koshty, General Dentist Dr Yasmeen Rabah, General Dentist Dr Samer Hassoun, Orthodontist Dr Abdulrahman Ghalib Atatreh, General Dentist Dr Tarundeep Talwar, General Dentist Dr Jehad Al Sukhun, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1..... 04 344 4049 DERmatologists Al Rustom Skin & Laser Centre................ 04 308 4000 Dr K. Al Rustom.......................www.alrustom-laser.com Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ambreen Rauf, Specialist Dermatologist American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Samer Kudsi, Specialist Dermatology Dr Murtuza Bandukwala, Specialist Dermatologist....... ..................................................................... 04 379 8747 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Umesh Nihalani, Specialist Dermatologist Minal Medical Center................................. 04 342 0990 Minal Specialised Clinic Dermatology...... 06 574 9610 Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1..... 04 344 4049 Spanish Center Lasik Eye & Cosmetics, Jumeirah 2..... ..................................................................... 04 343 4634 DIABETES COUNSELLING Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ahlam Ali, General Practitioner American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6876 Dr Hubert Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist diagnostics Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Aneta Dunlop, Specialist Radiologist Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) www.connector.ae

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DIETIcIAN (See Weight Loss) American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6606 Mariam Saleh, Dietician May El Moghrabi, Dietician Dana Al Shaka’a, Dietician Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres........................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian Ms. Nadine Aoun, Dietitian

Dyslexia assessment & remediation Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266 Lexicon Reading Center........................... 050 795 4428 www.LexiconReadingCenter.org Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Vikas Nehru, Specialist ENT Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Sasa Janjanin, ENT Specialist Dr Ayham Fallouh, Specialist ENT & Nose Reshaping Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres........................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mohamad I. El – Naggar, Consultant ENT Dr Ghassan Younes, Specialist ENT Surgeon Dr Nikita Malhotra, Specialist ENT Surgeon Dr Mounir Hazzi, Specialist ENT Surgeon Dr Osama AlKadad, Specialist ENT Surgeon Dr Mohammed Abdulazeez hasan, Specialist ENT Surgeon Dr Kamel Sameer Dhay, Specialist ENT Dr Shinoy Ansari, Specialist ENT Dr Nisha Vijayan, Specialist ENT Dr Ahmad Mohammad Shabaneh, Specialist ENT Ear Protections Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Riza A.V, Audiologist www.connector.ae

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EMERGENCY MEDICINE American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 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 Dr Anser Mahmood, Specialist Emergency Medicine Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Neuro Spinal Hospital................................ 04 315 7777 Dr Ahmed Moneir, General Practitioner Dr Ahmed Abdelhameed, Specialist Undersupervision Internal Medicine Dr Asem Khan, General Practitioner Dr Muhammad Noor, General Practitioner endocrinology American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6893 Dr Hubert Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hanaa Zidan, Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Khalid Al Ghofaili, Specialist Endocrinologist Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1................ 04 380 8000 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Mohamed Nabil Mahna, Specialist Endocrinologist ENTERTAINMENT & EVENT MANAGEMENT Best Selection JLT(Events Organizing).... 052 987 5797 Crash-in-Castles LLC.............................. 050 652 4769 EXECUTIVE HEALTH SCREENING Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ahlam Ali, General Practitioner Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) EXECUTIVE Medicals Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ahlam Ali, General Practitioner Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 exercise / fitness consultation Gold Salon................................................... 04 321 1423 family general practice Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ahlam Ali, General Practitioner Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr N.S.Prasad, G.P. General Practitioner Connector SEPTEMBER | 7

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DIgestive & LAPAROSCOPIc surgery (General & Laparoscopic Surgery) Medcare Hospital................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

early intervention Sensation Station Centre, Ibn Battuta Gate.. 04 277 6769 info@sensationstation.ae, www.sensationstation.ae

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dialysis American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6370 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr Viorica Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Dr Mariusz Kielar, Consultant Nephrologist Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273)

Dr Haris Akhtar, G.P. General Practitioner Dr Mostafa Vasigh, G.P. General Practitioner family medicine Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic ......... ..................................................................... 04 349 6333 Dr Susan Norton, Family Medicine (CANADA) fertility centre Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1................ 04 380 8000 Medcare Medical Centre...800 MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Panayota Zarmakoupi, Consultant Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Dr Zakwan Khrait, Specialist Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility

Fitness Centres & Health Clubs Eco Yoga Sanctuary, Jumeirah 1 (Ladies only)................ ............................................. 04 385 6633/ 056 771 1336 Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR...................... 04 424 3777 Fitness First Abu Dhabi Mall.......................................... 02 674 6991 Al Barsha..................................................... 04 399 4985 Al Fardan Centre, Sharjah.......................... 06 564 7226 Al Manzil..................................................... 04 437 0576 Al Seef Mall, Abu Dhabi............................. 02 641 4049 Ayla Hotel, Al Ain....................................... 03 766 4348 Beach Park Plaza......................................... 04 385 6464 Bur Juman Center....................................... 04 351 0044 Century Mall, Fujairah................................ 09 223 4788 Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi.............................. 02 550 4330 Deira City Center........................................ 04 299 9399 Dubai Festival City..................................... 04 375 0177 Dubai International Financial Center....... 04 363 7444 Dubai Media City....................................... 04 424 3999 European Business Community................. 04 884 8833 Hili Mall, Al Ain......................................... 03 785 3365 Ibn Battuta.................................................. 04 366 9933 Julphar Towers, RAK.................................. 07 226 3020 Knowledge Village Dubai........................... 04 429 8744 Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi............................. 02 666 2116 Mirdif City Center...................................... 04 236 2288 Motor City Dubai....................................... 04 431 0919 Oasis Center Dubai.................................... 04 330 7736 Safeer Mall, Sharjah.................................... 06 531 9880 Sahara Centre, Sharjah................................ 06 525 1814 The Lakes..................................................... 04 438 0338 The Meadows............................................... 04 437 0545 Town Center................................................ 04 439 2323 Uptown Mirdif............................................ 04 288 2311 Uptown Mirdif Ladies................................. 04 288 8039 Vision Tower............................................... 04 232 8002 Motion Ladies Fitness Center, Umm Suqeim..04 328 2538 flexible endoscope (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy & Proctoscopy) Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres........................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) 8 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad MD, Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Sreekantha Reddy Yerragudi, Specialist Gastroenterologist foot & ankle surgery Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital ..................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Maan Taba, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Caterina Obrador, Podiatrist Specialist GASTROENTEROLOGY American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6893 Dr Regina Will, Specialist Gastroenterologist Dr Louis Chaptini, Consultant Gastroenterologist City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Wagdy Emile Mikhail, Specialist Gastroenterologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres .......................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Sreekantha Reddy Yerragudi, Specialist Gastroenterologist Dr Sanae Reggoug, Specialist Gastroenterologist gastroenterology & HEPATOLOGY Abuhammour Med Center (AMC)............ 04 363 5353 Dr Adnan Abuhammour, Specialist Gastroenterologist General Practitioners (See Family/General Medicine) Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ahlam Ali, General Practitioner City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Marvie Hinampas, General Practitioner Dr Haritha Potu, General Practitioner City Centre Clinic, Me’aisem IMPZ.......... 04 205 2772 Dr Lamiaa Taha, General Physician Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic ......... ..................................................................... 04 349 6333 Dr Kay Deeming, General Practitioner, Specialist Family Medicine (UK) Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres......................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) 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 Dr Rand Mustafa Al Hayali, General Practitioner Dr Farah Siddiquie, General Practitionerr Dr Sameera Mohamed Mahfud, General Practitioner Dr Ziad Mohammed Al Saadi, General Practitioner Dr Ahmed Aziz, General Practitioner Dr Rand Mustafa Al Hayali, General Practitioner Dr Usman Ahmed, General Practitioner www.connector.ae

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Gynaecologists & obstetrics Abuhammour Med Center (AMC)............ 04 363 5353 Dr Maria Nikolopoulou, Specialist OBS/ GYNE Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Aseel Abdul Razzak, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6879 Dr Omowunmi Braithwaite, Consultant Obs/Gyn Dr Arathil Candoth Rajalakshmi, Specialist Obs/Gyn Dr Anthony Brignoni, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr Daisy Koh, Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Grace Jecob, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr Hiba U. Muhtasib, Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology City Centre Clinic, Me’aisem IMPZ.......... 04 205 2772 Dr Salma Ballal, Specialist Obstatrics & Gynecologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anna Sepiolo, Specialist OBS./GYN. Dr Rajesh Devassy, Specialist OBS./GYN & Laparoscopic Surgeon Dr Urmil Verma, Consultant OBS/GYN Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres........................... .............................................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, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Ivana Cmiljic, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Malak Al-Rawi, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist www.connector.ae

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Haemorrhoids American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Aqeel Ghori, Specialist General Surgeon Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon hair extensions Gold Salon............................04 321 1423, 050 625 0288 Great Lengths to go.............04 321 5162, 050 535 5527 hair products Great Lengths Hair Extensions.................. 04 321 5162 Great Lengths UAE.................................. 050 625 0288 Exclusive Distributors and Educators JOICO Hair Colors & Hair care................ 04 605 8516 Philip Kingsley Hair Care........................... 04 605 8516 Tanagra at Gold Salon................................ 04 321 1423 Hair Removal Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres........................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Hair transplantation Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Sajjad Haider Khan, Specialist In Hair Restoration Surgery Hairdressers Gold Salon................................................... 04 321 1423 hand surgery Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai.............. ..................................................................... 04 407 0100 hand & wrist surgery Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital..................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Jose Manuel Rojo, Hand Surgeon Specialist Dr Christiana Savvidou, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon hearing aids Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Riza A.V, Audiologist Widex Emirates Hearing Care................... 06 544 7332 Widex Medical, Abu Dhabi........................ 02 634 0670 Widex Medical, Dubai................................ 04 343 3950 Connector SEPTEMBER | 9

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GERIATRICS (Ageing) American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6877 Dr Senthil Meenrajan, Sp. Geriatric Medicine Dr Mona Tareen, Sp. Geriatric Medicine/ Sp. Hospice & Palliative Medicine/ Sp. Internal Medicine

Dr Ghada Shati, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Suha Alhoubi, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Alaa Al Wahily, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Uzma Ambreen, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Fahima Hamdan, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Rosalyn Karlsson, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Shalini Krishna, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Kinda Maidaa, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Avneesh Kour, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Sunita Arora, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1..... 04 344 4049

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General Surgery American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Aqeel Ghori, Specialist General Surgery City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Ali Ibrahim Hassan, General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai...800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Dejan Stepic, Specialist General Surgeon Dr Abdulkader Weiss, Specialist General Surgeon Dr Shadi Najem, Specialist General Surgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7777 / 04 315 7710 Bassam Nouh, Consultant General Surgery

heart centre of excellence American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 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 American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6553 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Hussein Naji, Specialist Pediatric Surgeon Dr Aqeel Ghori, Specialist General Surgeon hip surgery Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital..................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Chris Whately, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Barry McKillop, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Azzam Fayyad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon hOSPITALIST American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 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 housekeeping service MaidsDubai: Database of 2000 CVs - ........................... ......................................................www.MaidsDubai.net implantologist Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Sameh Atallah, General Dentist & Implantologist Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Jehad Al Sukhun, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon infectious disease American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6893 Dr Moeena Zain, Sp. Infectious Disease INTENSIVE CARE UNIT American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6559 Dr Balu Bhaskar, Intensivist internal medicine Dubai London Clinic (Festival City Mall)........ 800 352 Dr Dragana Sarenac, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Rula Albadri, Consultant Family 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.......... ..................................................................... 04 349 6333 Mark Janowski, MD Specialist Internal Medicine (USA) 10 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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Dr Yin Cheong Ng Rundell, Specialist Internal Medicine (UK) Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres........................... .............................................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 Dr Amela Mahmutcehajic Besirevic, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Yasmin Fadhil Kadhem, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Shohdan Hussein, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Samir Ismail Eidaros, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Mazen Riad Naba, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Erzebet Makk, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Joseph Youssef, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Anna Jacob, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Amjed Abumuhanna, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Zena Mousa, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Medani Mahgoub Mohamed Salih, Specialist Internal Medicine inteRventional neuro radiology Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7725 / 04 315 7722 Stenting, Coiling & Embolization Dr Sandeep B.K, Specialist Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology) investor visas Saleh Alobeidli Advocates & Legal, Sheikh ZayedRd... ..................................................................... 04 385 8928 JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGEONS Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai.............. ..................................................................... 04 407 0100 Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7761 / 04 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Kennels & cattery Animal Care Centre.................................. 050 646 7792 www.animalcarecentre.ae Kinesiology KinesioCoach (ICPKP), Knowledge Village.. 04 276 1155 W: www.kinesiocoach.ae; E: info@kinesiocoach.ae knee surgery Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital..................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Barry McKillop, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Azzam Fayyad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Salman Farrukh Hameed, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Sripathi Rao, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Anwar Sadath, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon LANGUAGE CENTRES Dar-el-ilm school of languages................... 04 331 0221 Arabic for Kids and Foreign Languages to Adults & Kids W: www.dar-el-ilm.com ; www.dei-foreignlanguages.com www.connector.ae

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Laparoscopic Hystorectomy Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Laser Hair Removal Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ambreen Rauf, Specialist Dermatology American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1............... 04 380 8000 Spanish Center Lasik Eye & Cosmetics, Jumeirah 2..... ..................................................................... 04 343 4634 LASER SKIN SURGERY Al Rustom Skin & Laser Centre................ 04 308 4000 Dr K. Al Rustom.......................www.alrustom-laser.com Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ambreen Rauf, Specialist Dermatology American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Consultant Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologis Dr Murtuza Bandukwala, Specialist Dermatologist....... ..................................................................... 04 379 8747 LasIK (Refractive Surgery) Spanish Center Lasik Eye & Cosmetics, Jumeirah 2..... ..................................................................... 04 343 4634 learning centres Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266 Kalimati Communication & Rehabilitation Center..... ..................................................................... 04 283 9196 www.connector.ae

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LEARNING SUPPORT SYSTEM / PARAEDUCATOR Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266 limb lengthening & deformity Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital..................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Chris Whately, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Anand Gorva, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon lithotripsy - eswl (Removal of Kidney Stones without surgery) Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Mammography Screening Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6642 Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) meditative arts Meditation for World Peace, Pranic Healing Center .............................................. 04 368 8067 / 04 368 8104 Email: phfdubai@emirates.net.ae music school Brooklyn Melodies Music Center Mirdif, Street 37........................................... 04 288 8951 Uptown Mirdif............................................. 04 251 4098 Meadows Village.......................................... 04 422 5357 Studio City................................................... 04 446 8716 JBR, Rimal 3................................................ 04 451 8809 Arabian Ranches 2, The Village.................... 04 447 1884 Jumeirah, Al Wasl Road............................... 04 388 4815 Jumeirah Park Pavilion................................. 04 551 9901 Dubai Mall, Ice Rink area.......................... 055 795 0367 E-mail: info@brooklynmelodies.com Website: www.brooklynmelodies.com Nail Studios The Nail Beautique...................................... 04 348 1888 neonatology American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6488 Dr Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, Consultant Neonatologist Dr Umair Sharih, Specialist Pediatrician nephrology (Kidney Diseases) American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6553 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr Viorica Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Dr Mariusz Kielar, Consultant Nephrologist Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Neuro - linguistic programming (NLP) Matrix Consulting (Training)..................... 04 343 2555 NLP Certification programs, Time Line Therapy®, Hypnosis, NLP Coaching Connector SEPTEMBER | 11

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Laparoscopy Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6879 Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Anthony Brignoni, Specialist Obs/Gyn Surgeon Dr Aqeel Ghori, Specialist General Surgeon Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Dr Rajesh Devassy, OBS/GYN Laparoscopy Medcare Hospital................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

learning DISABILITIES Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266

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Golden Age Institute, JLT & DSO............ 04 453 3046 050 259 5793 - www.goldenage.ae – info@goldenage.ae The Arabic Language Centre...................... 04 331 5600 Specialists in teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language to Adults. W: www.arabiclanguagecentre.com

neuro - REHABILITATION Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7711 / 04 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Neurosurgeon Dr Kaydar Al Chalabi, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation neuro surgery (Brain and Spine Surgery) American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6629 Dr Jin- Yul Lee, Consultant Neurosurgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital..................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hassan Kadri, Consultant Neurological Surgeon Dr Nicandro de Figueiredo Neto, Specialist Neurosurgery Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7711 / 04 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Neurosurgeon Dr Debora Garozzo, Neurosurgeon Dr Ahmed Bitar, Neurosurgeon Dr Catalin Majer, Neurosurgeon neurologist American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6629 Dr Areen Said, Consultant Neurology Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Amin Abdullah Al Shawabkeh, Specialist Neurologist Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7877 / 04 315 7876 Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology Dr Vittorio Iantorno, Consultant Neurology Dr Sarmad Al Shammaa, Neurologist neuroPHYSIOLOGY Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7877 / 04 315 7876 Dr Sarmed Al Fahad, Consultant Neurology Dr Vittorio Iantorno, Consultant Neurology nuclear medicine American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6643 Dr Hua Carolyn Yang, Consultant Nuclear Medicine Nursery (PRIVATE) (See Schools) Al Barsha Seashells Nursery....................... 04 341 3404 www.seashellsnursery.com British Orchard Nurseries.............................................. .................................800-PRESCHOOL / 04 398 3536 Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Deira, JBR, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Media City, Al Twar, Sharjah, Mirdiff, Abu Dhabi www.britishorchardnursery.com Children's Oasis Nursery..... 04 348 8981 / 04 379 0790 2m - 4 yrs, flexible schedule, following EYFS Emirates British Nursery, Mirdif................ 04 288 9222 Umm Sequim....04 348 9996, Motor City... 04 567 6555 First Steps Nursery Montessori.. 04 348 6301 / 04 348 6302 www.firststepsnm.com; firststepsnm@gmail.com Safa Early Learning Centre Tel no: 04 342 9575; Email: newsafanursery@gmail.com Branch Tel no: 04 344 3878; safaelcbranch@gmail.com 12 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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Small Steps Nursery Mirdif........................ 04 288 3347 Email: smallstepsnursery@hotmail.com Website: www.smallstepsnursery.ae The Children's Garden, Green Community, DIP 1........ ..................................................................... 04 885 3484 www.childrensgarden.ae, Pre-school for 2 to 6 year olds The Children's Garden Barsha, Al Barsha 2.. 04 399 0160 www.tcgbarsha.ae, Pre-school for 2 to 6 year olds The Children's Garden Jumeira, Jumeira 2... 04 349 2985 www.tcgjumeira.ae, Pre-school for 2 to 6 year olds Nutritionists Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres .......................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi Dietitian Ms. Nadine Aoun, Dietitian Occupational therapy Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266 Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai.................................. 04 255 9297 Fadi Shkour - Occupational Therapist Neuro Spinal Hospital................................ 04 315 7834 Anita Sanjay Bhatia, Occupational Therapist Sensation Station Centre, Ibn Battuta Gate.. 04 277 6769 info@sensationstation.ae, www.sensationstation.ae oncology / hematology American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6369 Dr Maroun Khoury, Consultant Oncologist Dr Faraz Khan, Specialist Oncologist Dr Nidal Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem open mri screening Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Ophthalmologists American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6450 Dr Nadim Habash, Sp. Ophthalmologist Dr Ammar Safar, Consultant Ophthalmologist City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Adnan Obaid JWDA Alrabeeah, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Chidamber Boughram Srinivas, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Sathish Kidiyur Rama Bhat, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Gurdeep Singh, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Anwar Hamdan Sajwani, Consultant Ophthalmology Dr Naima Ben Moussa, Specialist Ophthalmology Medcare Eye Centre & Medical Centres....................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prasan Rao, Specialist Ophthalmologist & Vitreoretinal Surgeon Dr Lama Toufiq Sharbek, Specialist Ophthalmologist www.connector.ae

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OrTHODONTISts American Dental Clinic, Dubai...................................... ...............................................04 344 0668/ 800TEETH Dr Anahita A. Salehi, Orthodontist and Dentofacial Orthopedic. DDS-MSD-CAGS Orthodontic care for Adult and Children.

City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Ramesh Kumar Sabhlok, Specialist Orthodontics Drs Hadi & Hofmann Medical Center, Jumeirah....................................................... 04 349 8484 Dr Kasem Atassi, Specialist Orthodontist Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres........................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Samer Hassoun, Orthodontist Orthopaedists American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6553 Dr Ghazwan Maki, Sp. Orthopaedic Dr Tarek Abuzakuk, Sp. Orthopaedic Dr Thomas Nau, Consultant Orthopedic Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai.............. ..................................................................... 04 407 0100 City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Iyad Al Souri, Specialist Orthopedics Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Kutaiba Salman, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Wail Ahmad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital..................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Chris Whately, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Richard Villar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Anwar Sadath, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Barry McKillop, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Maan Taba, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon www.connector.ae

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paediatric dentistry American Dental Clinic, Dubai...................................... ...............................................04 344 0668/ 800TEETH Dr Grace Miled Eid, Specialist Paediatric Dentist (Lebanon/Canada) Medcare Paediatric Specialty Clinic.............................. .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist Dr Shahnaz Faraz, Paedodontist paediatric ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6369 Dr Nidal Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai.............. ..................................................................... 04 407 0100 Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7761 / 04 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon paediatric surgery American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6488 Dr Hussein Naji, Specialist Pediatric Surgeon Paediatrician City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Ayman Jabbar, Consultant Pediatrician Dr Zakieh Al Jayousi, Consultant Pediatrician City Centre Clinic, Me’aisem IMPZ.......... 04 205 2772 Dr Eltaif Elssir Mohamed Ali Ahmed, Specialist Pediatrician Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Osama Attar Bashi, Consultant Paediatrician Dr Mustafa Mohamed Helmi, Consultant Paediatrics Medcare Paediatric Specialty Clinic .............................. .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Shahid Gauhar, Specialist Neonatologist Connector SEPTEMBER | 13

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oral & maxillofacial surgeon American Dental Clinic, Dubai...................................... ...............................................04 344 0668/ 800TEETH Dr Hani AbdulSalam, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon City Centre Clinic....................................... 04 205 2777 Dr Yarub Al Shammary, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon/ Implantologist Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hani Abdul Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Jehad Al Sukhun, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr Nicandro Figueiredo, Specialist Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon Dr Salman Farrukh Hameed, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Azzam Fayyad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Nikola Vagic, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Sripathi Rao, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Anand Gorva, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Ahmad Shukri Issa, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Usama Hassan Saleh, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Yarob Hatem, Specialist Orthopaedic Dr Shreerang M. Joshi, Specialist Orthopaedic Dr Ahmad Al Muhammad, Specialist Orthopaedic Dr Mohamed Abdelrhman Elzaki, General Practitioner Dr Muhammad Ali Raffat, General Practitioner Dr Mohamed Ali Shafik, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon-ER Dr Usman Ahmed, General Practitioner Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7761 / 04 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Hussam Abdul Kader, Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Dr Ithar Alkheder, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Shahrad Hassan Shiva, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Payman Mohammad Salih, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Tarek Ibrahim Younis, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Mohamed EL Zawahry, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Ammar Majbour, Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr Nahla Shafie, Specialist Ophthalmologist Spanish Center Lasik Eye & Cosmetics, Jumeirah 2..... ..................................................................... 04 343 4634

Dr Issam Abd Albari, Consultant Neonatologist Dr S. M Anees, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Indira Tahmiscija Bakija, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Hisham Maree Khalil, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Indira Tahmiscija Bakija, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Ahmed Mahmoud Hady, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Faiza Abd El Ghany El Bawab, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Hisham Khalil, Consultant Paediatrician Dr Cinderella Clara Menezes, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Foroozan Khezri, Specialist Paediatric Urologist Dr Mayada Samir ElEraki, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Ankur Bopche, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Rania Atieh, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Sherif Ezzat Mohammed Aly, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Nasma Karawi, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Nahed Saleh, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Adel Taha Elhamamsy, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Sadeq Yaqoub, Specialist Paediatric Surgery Dr Omar Mahmoud Al Ghazzo, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Prabhakar Patil, Specialist Paediatrician paediatrics (Treatment of all childhood illness; Assessment of growth and development; Immunisation; Kidney diseases in children and bedwetting.)

American Hospital Clinics, DMC............. 04 377 5500 Dr Rim Albalkhi, Specialist Pediatrician American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6488 Dr Abed Aydin, Specialist Pediatrician Dr Omer Ahmed, Consultant Pediatrician Dr Sridhar Kalyanasundaram, Consultant Neonatologist Dr Basil Nasrallah, Consultant Pediatrics Dr David Cremonesini, Consultant Pediatrics Dr Umair Sharih, Consultant Pediatrics palliative Medicine American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 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.. 04 283 1353/ 04 297 9125 Party Centre LLC, Media City................... 04 453 3373 www.mypartycentre.com pathology & laboratory medicine American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6139 Dr Aaron Han, Consultant Clinical Pathologist Dr Kadria Syed, Specialist Anatomic Pathologist PET ACCESSORIES Sarina's Pet Clothes......... 050 841 0258 / 050 871 1087 Retail and Wholesale available.

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Shampooch Mobile Grooming, Salon, Training, Daycare & Boutique Hotel......................... 04 340 0507 www.shampooch.ae, email: info@shampooch.ae pet relocation Animal Care Centre.................................. 050 646 7792 www.animalcarecentre.ae PHYSICAL & REHABILITATION SERVICES American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 5060 Dr Nazakat Hussein, Specialist Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physiotherapist Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266 Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai.............. ..................................................................... 04 407 0100 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... ..................................................................... 04 349 6333 Medcare Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre ........ .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hussam Touma, Physiotherapist Dr Ahmed Mohammed Yosri Bondok, Physiotherapist Ms. Kusum Jham, Physiotherapist Ms. Abroo K Malik, Physiotherapist Ms. Omnia Mahdi El Ansary, Physiotherapist Ms. Aparna Taneja, Physiotherapist Ms. Katha Upadhyay, Physiotherapist Ms. Jane Gomintong, Physiotherapist Mr. Novica Rackovic, Physiotherapist Mr. Itziar Leticia San Martin, Physiotherapist Ms. Zahra Hamadeh, Physiotherapist Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai.................................. 04 255 9297 Wasim Labban - MSc. Physiotherapist Ida Olden - Physiotherapist Nirvana Ramharakh - Physiotherapist Rachel Macloughlin - Physiotherapist Alicja Gozdzialska – Physiotherapist Christopher Najjar - Physiotherapist Neuro Spinal Hospital................................ 04 315 7834 Binil Pillai, Physiotherapist Elisabeth Palmquist, Physiotherapist Miraline M. Castillo, Physiotherapist Maureen M. Martin, Physiotherapist Ma Julie Joy Gauiran Santos, Physiotherapist Mariam Samonte Villafores, Physiotherapist Andrzej Andrew Sulimierski, Physiotherapist Anne Katherine Gue, Physiotherapist Richie Gue, Physiotherapist Fratin Madaline, Physiotherapist Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1..... 04 344 4049 Pilates Eco Yoga Sanctuary, Jumeirah 1 (Ladies only)................ ............................................. 04 385 6633/ 056 771 1336 Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR...................... 04 424 3777 www.connector.ae

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property law Saleh Alobeidli Advocates & Legal, Sheikh ZayedRd... ..................................................................... 04 385 8928 PSYCHIATRISTS BR Medical Suites, DHCC........................ 04 445 8585 Dr Hossein Mubarak, Specialist Psychiatrist Medcare Paediatric Specialty Clinic.............................. .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Muhammad Tahir, Specialist Paedatric Psychiatrist Psychologists Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... ..................................................................... 04 349 6333 Dr Valeria Risoli, Clinical Psychologist (ITALY) pulmonologists (Respiratory Diseases) American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6893 Dr Emad Kowatli, Specialist Internal Med Dr Rashid Nadeem, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Babith Mankidy, Consultant Internal Medicine Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nasser Ahmad Daaboul, Consultant Respiratory Medicine Dr Assem Eid Youssef, Specialist Respiratory Medicine radiation oncology American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 336 7777 Radiology Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Aneta Dunlop, Specialist Radiologist American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6643 Dr Hua Carolyn Yang, Consultant Nuclear Medicine Dr Raouf Bessifi, Specialist Radiologist www.connector.ae

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RELOCATION CONSULTANT / SERVICES Best Selection JLT(Relocation & Immigration).............. ................................................................... 052 987 5797 REMEDIAL EXERCISE / THERAPY Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266 rheumatology American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6893 Dr Waseem Raja, Specialist Rheumatologist Dr Fadi Ajine, Consultant Rheumatologist Rhinoplasty Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Ghassan Younes, Specialist ENT & Rhinoplasty Surgeon Root Canal Treatment Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Sameh Atallah, General Dentist & Implantology American Dental Clinic, Dubai...................................... .............................................04 344 0668 / 800 TEETH Dr Philippe Saleiman, Specialist Endodontics Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) SCHOOLS Al-Mizhar American Academy, Mirdif Area, Al Mizhar 1 ..................................................................... 04 288 7250 www.americanacademy.ae, American curriculum, Pre-KG to Grade 12 Bradenton Prep Academy, Sports City........ 04 818 3600 W: www.bradentonprepdubai.com E: registrar_bpa@gemsedu.com Dubai British Foundation, Jumeirah Islands...04 558 7308 www.dubaibritishfs.ae, British Curriculum, FS 1 and 2 Dubai British School Jumeirah Park, Al Warood St 1, Jumeirah Park............................................... 04 552 0247 www.dubaibritishschooljp.ae, British Curriculum, Year 1 to 13 Dubai British School, Springs 3, Emirates Hills............. ..................................................................... 04 361 9361 www.dubaibrishschool.ae, British Curriculum, FS 1 to Year 13 Greenfield Community School, Dubai Investments Park 1........................................................... 04 885 6600 www.gcschool.ae, International Baccalaureate, KG 1 to Grade 12

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prIMARY CARE CLINICS American Hospital Clinics, DMC............. 04 377 5500 Dr Edward White, Consultant Family Medicine Dr Jaimie Lyes Abdennadher, Consultant Family Medicine American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6877 Dr Fadi Hamwi, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Aamerah Shah, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Fazel Khalili, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Tariq Akbar, Consultant Family Medicine

Dr Kartikeya Kantawala, Specialist Radiologist Dr Mahmoud Hamza, Specialist Radiologist Dr Sonal Arjuna, Specialist Radiologist Dr Dunia Gazi Abdelrahman, Specialist Radiologist 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................................ 04 315 7722 Functional MRI, Multislice C.T. Scan, Biplan Angiography, Ultrasound & X-rays

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Horizon International School, Umm Sequim..04 348 3314 W: www.horizonintlschool.com Jumeira Baccalaureate School, Jumeira 1... 04 344 6931 www.jbschool.ae, International Baccalaureate, Pre-KG to Grade 12 Raha International School, Raha Gardens, Abu Dhabi ..................................................................... 02 556 1567 www.ris.ae, International Baccalaureate, EY 1 to Grade 12 Uptown School, Tripoli Street, Mirdif......... 04 251 5001 www.uptownschool.ae, International Baccalaureate, Pre-KG to Grade 11 Second Hand Clothes Dubai Center for Special Needs................. 04 337 8246 Holy Trinity................................................. 04 337 0247 Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre.............. 04 340 0005 Shoulder surgery Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital..................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Azzam Fayyad, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Barry McKillop, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Salman Farrukh Hameed, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Skin cancer screening Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ambreen Rauf, Specialist Dermatology Dr Murtuza Bandukwala, Specialist Dermatologist....... ..................................................................... 04 379 8747 Skin care & BEAUTY THERAPY Al Rustom Skin & Laser Centre................ 04 308 4000 Dr K. Al Rustom.......................www.alrustom-laser.com Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ambreen Rauf, Specialist Dermatology Medcare Hospital & Medical Centres........................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Nancy Labib, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Hala Aljaber, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Rana Mahfoud, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Rasha Ibrahim, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Mousumee Nanda, Specialist Dermatologist Skin FILLERS Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ambreen Rauf, Specialist Dermatology Dr Murtuza Bandukwala, Specialist Dermatologist....... ..................................................................... 04 379 8747 sleeping Disorder American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6893 Dr Emad Kowatli, Specialist Internal Medicine Dr Rashid Nadeem, Specialist Internal Medicine smoking cessation American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6893 Dr Emad Kowatli, Specialist Internal Medicine 16 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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Dubai..........04 288 8480; Abu Dhabi..........02 443 3700 special needs centre Al Noor Training Centre for Children .with Special Needs ..................................................................... 04 340 4844 Dubai Centre for Special Needs................. 04 344 0966 Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre.............. 04 340 0005 Sensation Station Centre, Ibn Battuta Gate.. 04 277 6769 info@sensationstation.ae, www.sensationstation.ae Tender Hearts Arena (Recreational Centre).................... ..................... 04 321 3138/ 050 349 3596/ 050 887 3455 Speech and Language Therapist American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6450 Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist Dr Mariam Syeda, Speech & Language Specialist Blue Sky Management of Support Services, Business Bay................................................. 04 559 0266 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... ..................................................................... 04 349 6333 Viviane Cappellari, Speech Therapist (Brazil) Kalimati Communication & Rehabilitation Center..... ..................................................................... 04 283 9196 Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai.................................. 04 255 9297 Nusaiba Sallam - Speech Therapist Hanouf Hassan - Speech Therapist Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre.............. 04 340 0005 Sensation Station Centre, Ibn Battuta Gate.. 04 277 6769 info@sensationstation.ae, www.sensationstation.ae SpINAL SURGEONS Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai.............. ..................................................................... 04 407 0100 Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital..................... .............................................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Hassan Kadri, Consultant Neurological Surgeon Dr Nikola Vagic, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Nicandro de Figueiredo Neto, Specialist Neurosurgery Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7711 / 04 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi, Neuro & Spine Surgeon Dr Catalin Majer, Neuro & Spine Surgeon Dr Walid Othman, Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon Dr Ayman Suliman Ahmed, Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon Dr Dimitar Georgey Haritonoy, Neuro & Spine Surgeon sports law Saleh Alobeidli Advocates & Legal, Sheikh ZayedRd... ..................................................................... 04 385 8928 Sports Medicine Neuro Spinal Hospital......... 04 315 7761 / 04 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon www.connector.ae

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Std SCREENING Dr Murtuza Bandukwala, Specialist Dermatologist....... ..................................................................... 04 379 8747 STRESS MANAGEMENT Quantum Healing, Contact Geraldine..... 055 923 1370 stORAGE Storall LLC (www.storall.ae)....................... 04 880 3644 Self-Storage, Warehousing & Logistics – info@storall.ae sun bed (Vertical Tanning Unit) Gold Salon................................................... 04 321 1423

thyroid clinic Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ahlam Ali, General Practitioner American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6553 Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Hubert Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1................ 04 380 8000 TUTORING Ms. Tacla Haddad (Private Tutor)............. 050 519 5197 Private English, French & Arabic lessons for all Levels & Ages.

UROLOGIST Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital.... 800 352 Dr Essa Kazim, Consultant Urologist Dr Anis Haddad, Specialist Urologist Medcare Hospital................800MEDCARE (6332273) Dr Foroozan Khezri, Specialist Urologist Dr Syed Imtiyaz Ali, Specialist Urologist VARICOSE VEINS Al Rustom Skin & Laser Centre................ 04 308 4000 Dr K. Al Rustom.......................www.alrustom-laser.com Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Ambreen Rauf, Specialist Dermatology vascular surgery American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6626 Dr Nikolaos Zavrakidis, Consultant Vascular Surgeon www.connector.ae

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vENEREOLOGY Dr Murtuza Bandukwala, Specialist Dermatologist....... ..................................................................... 04 379 8747 Veterinary Clinics USVC - Umm Suqeim Veterinary Centre Dubai’s ONLY 24 hour Hospital – Open for consultation All night and all day Physio / Hydrotherapy, ISFM Gold Cat Clinic Drs Malcolm Rose, Monique Strange & Assoc.

Easy Parking Central Location on Al Wasl road opp J3 Mall www.usvetcentre.com ; 04 348 3799 / 04 321 0799 Modern Veterinary Clinic, Al Wasl Rd....04 395 3131 Dr Renata Majka, Dr Scott Crosby, Dr Lukasz Juszkiewicz, Dr Emmanouil Mastromanolis General, Orthopedics & Exotic Specialists Advanced Pet Care Clinic, 754A Al Wasl..04 321 2535 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.

Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic...................... 04 884 8580 Dr Dieter, Dr Sabine, Dr Sigrun, Dr Danilo, DIP 1, open daily, House calls, 24/7 Emergency line Dubai Equine Hospital............................... 04 336 6666 www.dubaiequine.ae Noble Veterinary Clinic....... 04 885 9800 / 04 885 4848 Green Community, DIP, Emergency 24/7: 055 201 6353 Dr Soheyl Simaei, Dr Magdalena Lisinska, Dr Damjan Pavlovski. Open 7 Days, Home Visits & Pick up drop off Petzone Veterinary Clinic, Sheikh Zayed Road.............. ..................................................................... 04 346 7870 Vetcare Veterinary Clinic............................ 04 430 9797 Diamond Business Center, Block B, Arjan, Dubailand, Next to Miracle Garden.

Dr Dominik Saurek Veterinary Surgeon DVM PhD Dr Anastas Petrov Veterinary Surgeon DVM Dr Paulina, Dermatologist, DVM Dr Goran, Internal Medicine, DVM PhD Home visits & Emergency 050 550 1698, www.vetcaredubai.com Zabeel Veterinary Hospital......................... 04 334 0011 Emergency 056 655 0942, www.zabeelvet.com Weight Loss (see Dietician) (Obesity and Weight Control Management) American Hospital Dubai........................... 04 377 6606 Mariam Saleh, Dietician May El Moghrabi, Dietician Dana Al Shaka’a, Dietician Connector SEPTEMBER | 17

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Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai.............. ..................................................................... 04 407 0100

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Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1............... 04 380 8000 Weight Loss SURGERY Zulekha Hospitals, Dubai and Sharjah....... 600 52 4442 obesity.zulekhahospitals.com Well woman clinic Allied Medical Center............... 800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Aseel Abdul Razzaq, Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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AFRO - PORTUGUESE Nando’s (Peri-Peri), Arabian Center........... 04 2845678 Nando’s (Peri-Peri), Delivery Hotline.......... 600542525 Nando’s (Peri-Peri), Shk. Zayed Rd............ 04 3212000 Nando’s (Peri-Peri), The Greens.................. 04 3608080 Nando’s (Peri-Peri), Downtown Burj Khalifa.. 04 4224882

ARGENTINIAN / LATINO Asado, The Palace, Downtown Dubai.......... 04 4287971 La Parilla, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ................ 04 3480000 Malecon, Dubai Marine Beach Resort ........ 04 3461111 Pachanga, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah............... 04 3991111

AMERICAN Asado, The Palace, The Old Town Dubai.... 04 4287888 Beyond El Rancho, Marco Polo Hotel ........ 04 2720000 Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ............ 04 3455888 Chilli’s.......................................................... 600 561112 Fuddruckers, Opposite India Palace ........... 04 2827771 Johnny Rockets, Marina Walk..................... 04 3682339 Johnny Rockets, Dubai Mall ....................... 04 4341526 Johnny Rockets, Mall of the Emirates......... 04 3412380 Johnny Rockets, Opp. Jumeirah Centre ...... 04 3447859 La Parilla, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ................ 04 4068999 Loca, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa.... 04 3461111 Manhattan Grill, Grand Hyatt Hotel ......... 04 3171234 Ponderosa Steakhouse ................................ 04 2953527 Roadster Diner............................................. 04 4243983 Rock Bottom Café, Regent Palace Hotel..... 04 3963888

AUSTRALIAN Yalumba, Le Meridien Dubai ...................... 04 2170000

ARABIC / LEBANESE Abdulwahab & Abdulwahab, Souk al Bahar.................. ...............................................................04 4230988 / 89 Ahlan Lounge, Arabian Courtyard .............. 04 3519111 Al Diwan, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ......... 04 2270000 Al Fardous, Grand Excelsior Hotel, Deira .. 04 2688888 Al Hadheerah, Bab Al Shams ...................... 04 8096100 Al Iwan, Burj Al Arab Hotel ....................... 04 3017600 Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah Emirates Towers..... 04 3300000 Al Qasr, Dubai Marine Beach Resort........... 04 3461111 Al Sultan Brahim, DFC............................... 04 7011111 Al Tannour, Crowne Plaza .......................... 04 3311111 Al Waha Restaurant, Jood Palace Hotel...... 04 2113060 Awafi, JW Marriott Hotel, Deira.................. 04 2624444 Awtar, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Bur Dubai......... 04 3171234

BAR FOOD Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................ 04 3993333 Belgian Beer Café, Crowne Plaza................ 04 7012222 Belgian Beer Café, TECOM....................... 04 4299999 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi.............. 04 3993333 Carters, Wafi City........................................ 04 3240000 Cin Cin, Fairmont Hotel ............................. 04 3118316 Harry’s Place, Renaissance Dubai Hotel .... 04 2625555 Harvesters, Crown Plaza Dubai................... 04 3311111 Jambase, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................. 04 3668888 La Casa del Habano..................................... 04 3303308 Oscar’s Vine Society, Crowne Plaza Dubai.. 04 3311111 QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club....... 04 2956000 The Agency, Souk Madinat Jumeirah .......... 04 3666730 The Cellar, Century Village.......................... 04 2829333

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ASIAN Blades, Al Badia Golf Club.......................... 04 7011128 Eau Zone, The One & Only Royal Mirage .04 3999999 Ginger Restaurant, Ramada Jumeirah Hotel.. 04 7027030 Hana, Asian fusion, Riviera Hotel................ 04 2222131 Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel ........................... 04 3438888 Japengo, Mall of the Emirates...................... 04 3411671 Japengo, Palm Strip...................................... 04 3454979 Japengo, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................. 04 3686575 Noshi Noshi, Opposite Jumeirah Beach Park...04 3443377 Toshi Grand Millenium Dubai, TECOM ... 04 4299999 White Orchid, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ... 04 8836000

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AL FRESCO Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................ 04 3993333 Beach Bar and Grill, The One & Only ........ 04 3999999 Capanna Nuova, Dubai Marine Beach Resort..04 3461111 Dhow & Anchor, Jumeirah Beach Hotel..... 04 3480000 Luciano’s, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa .... 04 3995000 Medzo, Wafi Pyramids ................................ 04 3244100 QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club....... 04 2956000 Rooftop Terrace, Movenpick Hotel ............ 04 3366000 Sho Cho’s, Dubai Marine Beach Resort....... 04 3461111 Thai Bistro, Dubai Marine Beach Resort .... 04 3461111 The Boardwalk, Dubai Creek & Yacht Club .. 04 2956000 The Irish Village, Aviation Club ................. 04 2824750 The Meat Company, Souk Madinat Jumeirah.. 04 3686040

Ayam Zaman, Royal Ascot Hotel................. 04 3558500 Bazerkhan, Capitol Hotel............................ 04 3460111 Butterfly Club, Carlton Tower Hotel .......... 04 2227111 Café Arabesque, Park Hyatt Hotel............... 04 3172222 Ewaan, The Palace, Downtown Dubai.......... 04 4287951 Hanaaya, Mina Al Salam.............................. 04 4323232 Karam Beirut, Mall of the Emirates............. 04 3412204 Khan Murjan, Wafi Mall............................. 04 3279795 Lebanese Village Restaurant, Bur Dubai..... 04 3522522 Mazaj, Century Village................................. 04 2829952 Mezza House, opp Souk Al Bahar............... 04 4205444 Na3 Na3, The Address, The Dubai Mall....... 04 4388888 Reem Al Bawadi, Jumeraih Beach Road...... 04 3947444 Wafi Gourmet, Wafi City............................ 04 3244433 Xennya, Holiday Inn ................................... 04 3234333 XVA, Bastakia Quarter, Al Fahidi ............... 04 3535383

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The Terrace, Park Hyatt............................... 04 6021234 Trader Vic’s, Al Fattan Tower...................... 04 3998993 Trader Vic’s, Souk Madinat Jumeirah.......... 04 3665646 Vintage, Wafi................................................ 04 3244100 BRITISH Barzar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................... 04 3666730 Fish & Chips Room .................................... 04 4270443 Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Hotel..04 3998888 Rivington Grill, Souk al Bahar ................... 04 4230903 The Plaice, Century Village ......................... 04 2868233 BUFFET Bamboo Lagoon, JW Marriott Hotel .......... 04 6077977 Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel......... 04 4068999 Cuisines, Ramada Jumeirah Hotel................ 04 7027020 Dunes Café, Shangri-La Hotel .................... 04 3438888 Dusit Delicatessen, Dusit Thani Hotel ....... 04 3433333 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel ..... 04 3438000 Market Place, JW Marriott Hotel................ 04 2624444 Meridien Village, Le Meridien Dubai ......... 04 2824040 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel ............. 04 3325555 Spice Island, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ....... 04 2625555 Tahiti, Metropolitan Palace Hotel................ 04 2270000 Café Atrium Café, Ramada Jumeirah Hotel......... 04 7027020 Pastry Boutique, Ramada Hotel Dubai........ 04 5061365 CHINESE Chimes Restaurant....................................... 04 3234211 China Sea, Al Maktoum Street ................... 04 2959816 China Times, Jumeirah Plaza....................... 04 3442930 Chinese Pavillion, Jumeira Beach Centre ... 04 3444432 Chopstix, Marco Polo Hotel ........................ 04 2720000 Duck King, Beach Park Plaza Centre .......... 04 3428041 Dynasty Chinese Restaurant, Ramada Hotel Dubai...... ...................................................................... 04 5061148 Emperor, Capitol Hotel, Satwa.................... 04 3460111 Golden Dragon Restaurant, Internet City.. 04 3911480 Golden Dragon Restauran, JAFZA............ 04 8815242 Hukama, The Address Downtown............... 04 4368888 Lan Kwai-Fong, Opposite Movenpick Hotel ................ ...................................................................... 04 3353680 Mandarin Tree Restaurant.......................... 04 4475022 Mini Chinese, Al Diyafah Street ................. 04 3459976 Noodle Bowl ................................................ 04 3453381 Peacock, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort .. 04 3995533 RED Lounge Terrace, Raffles Dubai........... 04 3248888 Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel ................. 04 3438888 Summer Place, Metropolitan Palace Hotel .04 3430000 The China Club, Radisson Blu Hotel........... 04 2057333 The Noble House, Raffles Hotel ................. 04 3149888 Zheng He’s, Madinat Jumeirah.................... 04 3668888 Zyng Asian Grill, Ibn Battuta Mall ............. 04 3669808 FILIPINO Barrio Fiesta, Bur Juman.............................. 04 3594158 Delmon......................................................... 04 3369561 Kabalen Restaurant ..................................... 04 3978839 20 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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FRENCH Bistro Domino, Deira City Centre.............. 04 2925000 Bistro Madeleine, Intercontinental Hotel.... 04 7011111 Café Chic, Le Meridien Dubai .................... 04 2824040 Entrecôte Café de Paris, Al Khaleej Hotel.. 04 2231000 Le Classique, Emirates Golf Club .............. 04 3802222 Margaux, Souk Al Bahar.............................. 04 4397555 P2, Souk Madinat Jumeirah.......................... 04 3666730 Reflets Par Pierre Gagnaire......................... 04 7011111 Rive Gauche, The Address Dubai Marina.... 04 4367777 Rostang, The French Brasserie, Atlantis....... 04 4262626 Signatures, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ..... 04 8836000 St. Tropez Bistro, Century Village .............. 04 2869029 Traiteur, Park Hyatt Hotel .......................... 04 3172222 Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek .......................... 04 2127551 FRIDAY BRUNCHES Al Muna, Mina A’Salam Hotel.................... 04 3666730 Al Qasr Hotel............................................... 04 3666730 Al Samadi Café............................................. 04 4329520 Amwaj, Shangri-la Hotel.............................. 04 4052703 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel....................... 04 7011111 Aquara Restaurant & Lounge..................... 04 3627900 Bamboo Lagoon, JW Marriott Hotel .......... 04 6077977 Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel......... 04 4068999 Belgian Beer Café, Crowne Plaza................ 04 7012222 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai .............................. 04 3433333 Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar............................ 04 4230982 Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ............ 04 3455888 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel........................ 04 2227171 Brasserie, Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa..04 3165550 Carters, Wafi City........................................ 04 3240000 Certo, Radisson Blu Hotel ........................... 04 3669111 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana........................... 04 2820000 Cucina, Courtyard by Marriott..................... 04 8852222 Dakshin, Lotus Hotel ................................. 04 2278888 Double Decker, Al Murooj Rotana ............ 04 3211111 Esca, Qamardeen Hotel ............................... 04 4285923 Ewaan, The Palace, Old Town Dubai.......... 04 4287888 Fazaris, The Address Downtown ................ 04 4368888 Fibber Magee’s ............................................ 04 3322400 Focaccia, Hyatt Regency Hotel ................... 04 3172222 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..04 2127551 Grand Grill, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa...04 3994221 Hofbrauhaus, JW Marriott Hotel ............... 04 6077977 Icon Bar & Lounge, Radisson Blu Hotel .... 04 3669111 Latitude, Jumeirah Beach Hotel .................. 04 4323232 Legends Steakhouse, Creek Golf & Yacht Club ........... ...................................................................... 04 2956000 Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahar......................... 04 4267313 Market Place, JW Marriott Hotel................ 04 6077009 Marrakech, Shangri-La Hotel...................... 04 4052703 Mays El-Reem, JW Marriott Hotel............. 04 6077009 Momotaro, Souk Al Bahar........................... 04 4257976 More, Al Murooj Rotana.............................. 04 3433779 More, Gold & Diamond Park...................... 04 3234350 Nelson’s, Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom........ 04 4350000 Nineteen, The Address Montgomerie.......... 04 3905600 Oceana Restaurant, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah.. 04 3182540 Olive Tree, Flora Creek Hotel..................... 04 2943532 www.connector.ae

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INDIAN 25 Degrees North Restaurant...................... 04 4527779 Aangan, Dhow Palace Hotel........................ 04 3599992 Al Shindagah, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ... 04 2270000 Antique Bazaar, Four Points Sheraton ........ 04 3977444 Aryaas, Nakheel Building............................. 04 3355776 Asha’s, Wafi Pyramids.................................. 04 3244100 Ashaya (Karama)........................................... 04 3365339 Ashiana, Sheraton Dubai Creek................... 04 2071733 Barbecue Delights, Movenpick Hotel.......... 04 3490711 Bollywood Café, Regal Plaza Hotel ............. 04 3556633 Bombay By The Bay, The Walk.................... 04 4297979 Calicut Paragon............................................ 04 3358700 Casa Goa, Palm Beach Rotana Inn .............. 04 3931999 Chutney’s Movenpick Hotel ....................... 04 3104340 Coconut Grove, Rydges Plaza Hotel, ......... 04 3983800 Dakshin, Lotus Hotel .................................. 04 2278888 D’Fusion, Grandeur Hotel .......................... 04 3418777 Dhadkhan, Carlton Tower Hotel ................ 04 2227111 Dhamaal, Seashell Inn Hotel ....................... 04 3934777 Gazebo, Kuwait Street.................................. 04 3958555 Govindas, Palace Hotel ............................... 04 3960088 Handi Restaurant, Jood Palace Hotel.......... 04 2113045 Haveli, Imperial Suites Hotel ...................... 04 3515100 Indego, Grosvenor House Hotel ................ 04 3998888

INTERNATIONAL Al Dawaar, Hyatt Regency Dubai................ 04 3172222 Al Nafoorah, Coral Deira, Dubai................. 04 2248587 Al Samar Lounge, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...04 3668888 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel....................... 04 7011111 Arboretum, Souq Madinat Jumeirah............ 04 3668888 Armoury Lounge, Souq Madinat Jumeirah.. 04 3668888 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE ......... 04 3413600 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE ......... 04 4095999 Atrium, Capitol Hotel, Bur Dubai............... 04 3460111 Bab Al Yam, Burj Al Arab Hotel ................. 04 3017777 Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ............... 04 3993333 Baywatch, Sheraton Jumeirah Hotel ............ 04 3995533 Blue Orange, Westin Hotel.......................... 04 3994141 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel ....................... 04 2057333 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi.............. 04 3993333 Cascades, The Fairmont Hotel .................... 04 3325555 Celebrities, The One & Only Royal Mirage.04 3999999 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana........................... 04 2820000 Da Gama, Century Village .......................... 04 2823636 Dar ElKamar.............................. 800 elkamar (3552627) Elements Café Restaurant, Wafi City......... 04 3244252 Ember, The Address Dubai Mall.................. 04 4388888 Epicure......................................................... 04 6029333 Evory Lounge, Kempinski Hotel, ............... 04 3413600

GERMAN Brauhaus, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ............... 04 3455888 Der Keller, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel......... 04 3480000 Hofbrauhaus, JW Marriott Hotel ............... 04 6077977

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8.00am Antonija 8.30am Sarah 8.30am Katy 9.00am Antonija 9.00am Lara 9.00am Denise 9.00am Dessi 9.30am Katy 9.35am Hened 10.00am Denise 10.30am Liris 10.30am Bhama 10.45am Hened 4.30pm Dessi 5.30pm Elaine 6.00pm Sharmila 7.15pm Layla 9.00pm Retcha

Pilates Reformer Beg/Int Hatha Flow Kick Boxing

Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club

9.30am Kristin 10.00am Alpa 3.00pm Elaine

THURSday

FRIDAY

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DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR

WEDNESday

Children’s Activity Classes Dubai - September 2016

Saturday 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)

BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

2.00pm Leidy 3.00pm Leidy 4.00pm Sharmila 1.00pm Julia 2.30pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.30pm Julia 6.45pm Julia

Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE German International School Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Raffles World Academy Regent International School Regent International School Regent International School The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club

4.00pm Sharmila 2.00pm Silvi 4.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Slavica 2.30pm Heba 4.00pm Julia 5.00pm Julia 6.00pm Julia 3.45pm Karine

German International School German International School Raffles World Academy Regent International School Regent International School BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village BNF Dance School, Knowledge Village Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

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

Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Regent International School Regent International School Regent International School The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Uptown Primary School Uptown Primary School Uptown Primary School Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

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

Jumeirah Music Centre

4.30pm

SUNDAY Basic Ballet (7yrs+) Dance Mix Karate Kid1 (Beginners) Karate Kid2 (Colored Belt) Primary Ballet - School Only Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yo) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 years old) Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Yoga for Kids

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

TUESDAY 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 Young Musicians 4 (5-6 yrs)

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DUBAI CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES

THURSDAY 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)

Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Sharmila Dance - DUCTAC, MOE Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

1.00pm Julia 4.00pm Sharmila 5.00pm Sharmila 2.00pm Julia 3.00pm Julia 4.00pm Julia 5.15pm Julia 6.45pm Julia

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

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