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Luxury, Style + Wellbeing
Slim & Fit
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“I was among the first to acquire a Breitling for Bentley chronograph”, says Beckham. “I love the combination of a high-performance ‘engine’ reflecting Swiss excellence and a powerful design. I have been a long-time admirer of Breitling and its heritage.”
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CONTENTS
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Max Factor REVIEW - Makeup Academy
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Give thinning hair the brush off
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Tried & Tested BB Creams
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6 Food That Keep You Up All Night
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5-Min Healthy Breakfasts
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Healthy Food Recipes
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Black Beauty
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Fashion Edit
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Hair Ideas this Fall
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Brazillian Blowout Review
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Beauty Cheats & Secrets
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Giorgio Armani
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DIY Tips & Tricks
This seasons Makeup tips
Easy Chic Makeup Ideas
STOP DIABETES Oh No, Sweet Things!
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Paris Nouvelle Vague
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CONTENTS fitness 74
How to Stay Fit during Winter
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Beach Tennis
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wellbeing 92
10 Ways to Reduce Stress
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Recipes
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Cocosia Artisan Chocolates
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Bakewell Cheesecake
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Traditional Festive Recipes
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Memories Of Destruction! - Aydin Aghdashloo at Farjam Foundation Galleries Around Town JamJar & Meem Gallery
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Emmaratiyya for Life
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A Glimpse of Dubai
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La petite Robe Noire
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86 CONTENTS travel 86
Al Raha Beach Resort - Body & Soul Spa
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The Review: The Spa at The Address Dubai Marina
entertainment
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Hidden Gems
We dug around for hidden gems in Dubai that will make you see the city in a new light
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Nelly - Cirque le Soir
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Jason Derulo - The Cavalli Club
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Glimpse of Dubai With UAE celebrating its 42nd year of independce Dubai a tiny city amongst its 7 shiekdoms has never failed to step into the worlds limelight...
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Two brilliant harmonies The Rouge Automatique nude lipsticks 601 Romance and 600 Ballade The Shine Automatique purple lipsticks 762 Rendez-vous and 761 Flirt
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Publishers: Farouk Kamber James Michael Beauty Editor: Sacha Shaw
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he world exposition, also known as World’s Fair, is one of the world’s oldest international events and is the largest gathering of people on the planet. The first exposition was held in 1844 in Paris. The fair then took place in different European countries followed by United Kingdom. For the worlds fair being held in 2020, Five cities originally bid for the slot, with four remaining: Dubai, UAE; Ekaterinburg, Russia; Izmir, Turkey; or Sao Paulo, Brazil. Expo 2020 will represent a first, as a Middle Eastern destination and UAE will be hosting the event for the first time.
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The UAE has won the bid to host the World Expo 2020 in Dubai under the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’. In the near term the Expo win is widely expected to boost sentiment and confidence of the UAE’s economy. Dubai has a long history of facilitating connections and pioneering new ideas and Dubai Expo 2020 would be no different, with a predicted 70 per cent of the expected 25 million visitors originating from
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wellbeing outside the host nation, making it the most international event in the history of Expo. It provides a unique platform for the global community to come together to explore creative and pioneering solutions. With the entire country celebrating the success of Dubai winning the bid, we congratulate the nation, our President & all people in UAE on Dubai’s winning bid to host the greatest exhibition in the world. Dubai- My city, my pride!
Editor’s Note
Welcome to Spafaery’s Winter Wonderland festive issue. For the Spafaeries December is all about anticipation: the anticipation of seasons changing (no matter how slightly) and the anticipation of upcoming festivities. We’re excited about the party season and we’re here to help you get prepared. As always our beauty editor shares her best beauty tips for making you look your best this season, including make-up tips that will have you sparkling this festive period as well as some of our favourite fashion picks. We not only dish out some traditional festive recipes and in case you overindulge, we divulge some stay fit tips for the winter. It isn’t only the weather that is changing; this month we reflect on the ever evolving Dubai landscape, in our feature A Glimpse of Dubai. The shifting landscape of the city can’t be more evident than on the buzzing Kite Beach, where our resident sports-phobe tries her hand at beach tennis. For more cultural pursuits, we’ve uncovered some hidden gems for you to discover if you want to keep busy this holiday season. And if it all becomes too much, we give you some tried and tested methods to help combat stress. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas. With love, The Spafaeries
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Max Factor make up academy This new academy aims to teach aspiring makeup artists and beauty fanatics a vast amount of different techniques and application methods. This is all run by Max Factor’s regional makeup artist Samira Olfat, who is the founder of the academy. The Max Factor institution’s training programme caters to women that are looking to pursue a professional career in makeup and also for those that would just like to improve their own skills.
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hat girl doesn’t love makeup, or at least the art of makeup? I love it, even though I may not be the best at it. Max Factor has launched their first ever Makeup Academy in partnership with attitude Enterprises at the studio in Al Quoz, Dubai.
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Professional Certified Makeup Courses: . Starting from basic and developing the skills to advanced level . Fully comprehensive course covering all areas including, fashion shows, photo shoots and video shoots.
. Develop a professional makeup artistry portfolio during the course. . Receive professional brush kit and Max Factor makeup products. Upon completion, receive professional makeup artistry certificate from Max Factor, get a chance to join attitudes styling agency and receive professional makeup jobs
‘It has always been a dream to share my creative abilities and expertise to teach women all the tricks of the trade. The launch of the Max Factor Academy provides me with the perfect opportunity to combine a first class education empowering women with professional makeup application knowledge.’ Samira Olfat, Max Factor regional makeup artist and creator of the makeup courses.
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Give thinning
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‘Each person loses hair at a different rate, but this has nothing to do with how you shampoo your hair. Using the correct products is important on a day-to-day basis as this gives you a quick fix to improve the feel of your hair, but it is only cosmetic.’ He says . ‘Supplements can play a part in hair growth. Iron is important, as it is a good protein for hair growth.’ I have found a few really good hair strengthening products on the high street such as: Shu Uemura’s The Art of Hair, moisture velvet nourishing treatment. Organic nourishing coconut milk shampoo Burt’s Bees Avocado & Butter hair treatment
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There are so many different products out there it’s just a case of finding the good one. If you have suddenly started losing a large amount of hair though I would recommend seeing your GP. Once you have ruled out anything that requires medical treatment, then decide what kind of treatment would be best for you, as well as high street stores there are also well known essential oils that have been proven to work in hair loss and thinning hair, I like to use Argan oil, Almond oil and Castor oil. I use them on my head and also my eyebrows, it’s always best to remember the same doesn’t work for everyone so you may have to try a few before you find the right one for you.
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have often wondered what the differences are between someone that washes their hair every day, to a person like me that only washes it once a week. Whose is cleaner? Whose is healthier? Does washing your hair every day make it more prone to falling out? Trichologist Iain Sallis says no.
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Faeries Pick SALON
Beauty Kingdom Salon Beauty Kingdom creates its own trademark for the elegance and sophisticated design inside and outside. Abu Hail , Alquds Street Behind Ramada Hotel Tel: 04 269 8220
Style & Class
They are using only qualified staff and professional products. You can feel it after your visit. Level 1, Unit -7, The Jewels Dubai Marina, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: 04 447 7284 Mob. 050 342 1613
Maria Dowling
An award-winning hairdresser, Maria even has her own range of styling products. Al Mina Road, Satwa, Dubai, Tel: 04 345 4225
JetSet Salon
Celebrity colourist Patrick Shannon used to work at Daniel Galvin, London, and now leads this talented team plus guest celeb stylists Palm Strip Jumeirah (04 386 8604) Emirates Towers Boulevard Tel: 04 330 0886
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tried & tested
BB Creams
Looking for a flawless finish without having to cake your face up with foundations? With the sun shining we all want to look fresh faced and flawless. BB stands for blemish balm; it’s a moisturiser, concealer, primer foundation and sunscreen all in one. Is this too good to be true? here I have put some of the latest BB creams to the test.
Dior Skin Aside from being a bit more expensive than the high street BB creams Dior nude gave me a rosier complexion, this BB cream is supposed to adapt to each skin tone but I have to say the coverage was good but I felt like you could tell I was wearing it, unlike the others.
Mac Prep+Prime I chose this Mac BB cream because it was a bit different to the others as it was designed to be worn as a primer as well as retexturising the skin and providing UVA/ UVB SPF 35 you can wear this as a BB cream or under foundation. I found this a great all in one, all round great product.
L’Oreal Youth Code Luminise BB Cream I don’t normally use L’Oreal products but heard this was a good BB cream so decided to try it, the texture was creamy and fluffy, and also had good coverage. It had a lovely fresh smell to it which I enjoyed, the cream lasted all day and again the coverage was amazing. This BB cream is up at the top with the Garnier.
Maybelline Dream Fresh Ok, so I have an uneven skin tone so for me the thought of not wearing a foundation makes me feel a little exposed, but I can honestly say the coverage with this BB cream made me feel great. Not only did the coverage last all day but I had an obvious glow that didn’t look oily, very impressed with this.
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Garnier Nutritionist Miracle Skin Perfector
Light and smooth, this bb cream contains mineral pigments and vitamin C. I have to say it’s my favourite, it’s very easy to apply and makes my skin look smooth and healthy, the coverage is great and I feel confident just wearing the cream and nothing else, it also covers my uneven skin and any blotchiness I have. SPAFAERY
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Dark lipstick makes a comeback this fall. Here are my tips on how to wear it.
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ark lipstick is the latest 90’s trend to make a comeback this fall with a gothic Bordeaux style and metallic feel. We saw designers such as Vera Wang and Zac Posen rocking this trend, from the catwalk to the red carpet we saw celebs of all skin tones from Beyonce to Miranda Kerr looking stunning in deep burgundy and nearly black shades.
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To keep a dark lip modern, my tip is to keep everything else looking healthy and natural, if applied well, which is what I am here to help you with, just remember there is always a time and a place and outfit, much like a red lip you need to take the time to apply well.
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Keep the rest of your make up simple and natural.
Since your lips clearly do the talking, choose a dewy foundation that matches your skin tone to really give your skin that fresh, healthy look. Try use a bit of bronzer as you don’t want to look too gothic, chalky pale white is so 90’s.
Select a complimentary lip colour. Dark lips look most natural on deep skin tones, obviously the lighter the tone the more dramatic the look. Decide on the look you want and pick a shade accordingly.
Always use a pencil.
Most people forget to use a pencil, or maybe think it’s not important, well it is. It is necessary for ensuring a symmetrical application, especially as darker shades are less forgiving and any mistake outside the lines will show out like a sore thumb, for longevity either use a brush of remember to chop on a piece of toilet paper to really press the pigment into the lip.
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Sunglasses Taylor Morris sunglasses
Necklace Ambersceats Jewelery designer
Bag Celine Cabas Phantom 24
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Kaftan River Island
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Rose Salon
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hen you imagine the pure beauty of a traditional princess, or the classic heroine in a novel, or the edgy elegance from a cult female icon, they all have one thing in common, their hair.
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Especially their hair in braids so it’s a nice surprise that pretty plaits and beautiful braids have been gracing the catwalks this winter, from loose, long twists, to fishtail plaits, to neat and tight around the head, your hair has never wanted to be more creative.
Professional staff with international certificates, new approach to all skin and body problem. Shop No. G1 (INT) Fortune excutive tower JLT, Dubai Tel: 04 3638255
Maryam Beauty Salon
They represent the best, because you are the best. You can feel this motto at Maryam beauty saloon. Al Hudaiba Rd – Opp. Lals supermarket, Satwa, Dubai Tel: 04 349 2022
Sisters Beauty Lounge
Hairworks
This is a trusted place for a new hue. You will love the Caviar Treatment to strengthen hair. Al Wasl Road, 04 394 0777; Ibn Batutta Mall, The Gardens, Dubai, 04 4512777
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If you want that special something a little bit different to the usual, why not get your hair styled with braids? Suitable for long and medium length hair, braids can be casually for boat parties, BBQ’s and any social event, or even tied up to create an elegant evening look. From princess Leia to classic protagonists, to the most famous and fashion conscious celebrities.
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They offers top treatments include Chronologiste by Kerastase. The Dubai Mall, 04 3398500; Mall of The Emirates, 04 3792992; Mirdif City Centre, 04 2843554; The Village Mall, 04 3420787
The cure beauty and wellness lounge, situated in the heart of Dubai media city, is introducing you to its new hairstyling options. It’s perfect for this party season that is quickly approaching.
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fter repeatedly bleaching, dying and stripping it, my hair had well and truly been through the wars, making it brittle, frizzy and high-maintenance. Sick of wrestling with bristle brushes, hot irons and sticky serums, I decided to take my sorry-mess of hair for a professional smoothing treatment. I headed to Senses Salon in JLT, who use the Brazilian Blowout range, with celebrity clientele, including Jennifer Aniston and Halle Berry, it was voted the number one professional smoothing treatment 4 years running. The formaldehyde content is extremely low at 0.2% and it's FDA approved, so it should repair my hair rather than add to the damage. The consultation with owner/manager Zaida was very comprehensive; I explained what my problem areas were and she guided me knowledgeably through the options. It was decided that I would go for the Acai Professional Smoothing Solution to counteract the years of abuse I'd put my hair through, with an extra Split-End Treatment for my ravaged tips. Everything was explained to me thoroughly, from initial hair wash with oxygenating shampoo (to open the follicles of my 'virgin' hair) to the aftercare instructions. Zaida even labelled the bottles I bought as I was leaving, so I knew which ones to use first. Besides the hair washing seats, that are wonderfully comfortable and recline all the way back so you're not at a break-neck angle, what makes this place unique is the time and care taken to explain everything to you, in an informal yet knowledgeable manner. After my treatment, the frizz was gone instantly, and my hair felt baby-soft and looked so shiny and healthy that I couldn't help but eye myself vainly in every reflective surface I passed. Two weeks later, and I am still super pleased with the results. The greatest thing about Brazilian Blowout is being able to wash and go without the obligatory 25 minutes with the GHDs; buying you more snooze-time or an extra cup of coffee in the morning. If you're tired of unruly, high-maintenance locks, go for a Brazilian Blowout. And if you're sick of stuffy conveyer-belt salons that rush you through, Senses is the perfect antidote.
The Brazilian Blowout That Blew Me Away
For more information:
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Beauty cheat secrets Find your best eye make-up look for any season
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Deep set eyes
The key is to brighten the eye as much as possible, also make sure you have concealer at the ready to cover dark circles and any other colour inconsistencies around the eye, use a lighter shadow than your skin tone so it highlights the eye, apply this from the lid to the brow, and also remember to put some in the corner of the eyes to create an open effect.
Big eyes
You’re lucky; you have an advantage to everyone else. Keep your brows thicker and feel free to use dark colours and as always, highlight your brow bone.
Heavy lids
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Make the best of these sultry eyes and get your brows groomed, it will maximise the visible space, also try to focus on the lower lid and lash line, use a brown liner instead of black as it will bring natural focus to your eyes and balance your lids as well as making your eyes look bigger.
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Small eyes
Follow the same basic rules for deep set eyes, but do not hesitate to line your top lid, as this will help create an eye opening effect, remember shimmer shadows reflect off the light and will create the appearance of bigger eyes.
Hazel eyes
Green EYES
Greens tend to get away with a lot of dark colours; it gives the eye more depth and stands out more. I would go with plum tones or burgundy for a cooler look but if you’re wanting a darker shade then eggplant or mauve would look perfect.
I find Hazel eyes are very versatile with colours. These blended irises often have flecks of gold, blue or green, this allows you to play with colours. Choose colours such as green, silver, gold, brown, purple or blue.
Colour
Blue EYES
You don’t want too much of an icy stare so to avoid this I would stick to warmer colours such as earth tones and coppery shadows, green and brown.
Brown EYES
Dark eyes are very mysterious; the kind people can simply just lose their self in. Really accentuate that with neutrals colours that aren’t going to distract from your natural colour, if you really want to wear a colour though I would suggest using it sparingly instead of too full on.
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Giorgio Easy Chic Armani Winter
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or winter 2013, Giorgio Armani draws a “no complex” style, for confident women who play with men dress codes humorously. The collection shows contrasts with these eccentric but still classic women suits, mixing bright, vibrant colors: poppy, orange and fuchsia with grey shades, on Prince of Wales, velvet, silk or organza. The silhouettes go from iron-creased bermuda shorts to skirts and dresses with a precise but edgy design, set off with felt hats and toned down by flat shoes. In opposition to the these silhouettes, Linda Cantello, International Make Up Artist, imagines for Giorgio Armani, a pale matte skin, subtly rock and glamorous. « Clothes were very colorful so we imagined with Mr Armani a monochrome face, with no blush or contour » Inspired by the 80’s, the makeup is matte black and white. A new conception of the smokey eye, with a matte black “neo classic” look. First, Luminessence, the new brightening and anti-dark spots skincare range, is applied to regenerate skin’s light and obtain a defaultless matte result. Maestro concealer is smoothed on under the eyes and gives the last touch to a unified skin. The « smokey eye » is reinvented with a black shadow swept around the eye in a "teardrop" shape, stretched to the inside of the eyelid and under the eye.
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The color is defined and softened with a white liner applied on top of the upper eyelid emphasizing the C shape. The anthracite grey pencil #4 is faded with a brush on the arch of the eyebrow, the latter being emphasized with a black pencil. To contrast and soften the look, a matte soft dusty rose, Rouge d’Armani #526, is applied on the lips with the fingertips.
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Make up Easy Chic Credits: - On the skin: Essence in lotion Luminescence bright primer, bright regenerator concentrate, BB cream bright revelator universal greige - Skin tone: Maestro Concealer dark circles eraser - On the eyelids: neo classic look through the colors, the textures and the shapes, with the Fall
2012 palette #1 (Harmonie noire), the New Armani Eyes To Kill Quad palette #1 (Harmonie blanche) and the « Smooth Silk » black pencil #4 - Lips are matte soft, enhanced with Rouge d’Armani #526 from the Fall 2012 collection.
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t this point, we can all confidently say we have experimented at least once with just about every kind of denim trend out there. Whether it’s ripping holes into our favourite jeans to give them that distressed look, splattering them with paint, or dying them, we are always on the lookout for intriguing ways to update our denim. That said I was ecstatic when I found the latest trend to hit our attention, dip-dyed denim.
Douse them almost completely in bleach, the resulting look is incredibly cool and gives a laidback beach vibe.
The idea for this D.I.Y comes from the catwalks this fall, inspired by Dries Van Noten and Jef Verheyen, Dries Van Noten turned out a number of visually striking seperates that featured an ombre effect of bright colours and gorgeous ceramic floral prints fading into white.
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The good news is we don’t have to spend all that money to look good, with just a few household products and our easy instructions; you can make your very own designer jeans.
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Not only are they a must for your summer winter wardrobe, the dying technique is so simple and easy to do.
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DIY TIPS & TRICKS
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BODY SCRUB Castor oil: Castor oil has many benefits but what I mainly use it for is hair regrowth, I get my eyebrows threaded every month and have always had bald patches for some unknown reason, usually I just fill them in with a pencil but on the days I really just can’t be bothered or I’m trying to go for the au natural look I find myself been stressed out by it. When I was last at my monthly threading session I asked one of the girls what she could suggest and
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MASSAGE HAIR MASK she told me to try castor, I must admit I was pretty cynical at first but it’s been two weeks and I can already see the difference. I would honestly suggest this to anyone who has the same problem. Ingredients: Castor oil Literally just rub a tiny bit into whatever area you want to focus on, try do it twice a day and voila.
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LIP SCRUB
Amazing healthy and soft hair: We all know living in this heat really can take its toll on our hair, mine is so thick that it’s hard to maintain anyway but add the heat and humidity and I look like something from a horror movie, I have tried so many different things and apart from oil I found a DIY hair mask that really works for me, make my hair feel naturally healthy and soft, I also noticed I had less hair fall out too. Ingredients: ½ cup mashed avocado 1 Tbsp lavender oil 1 Tbsp coconut milk 2-3 crushed vitamin tablets Add all the ingredients together then massage into the hair, once all your hair is thoroughly covered smooth out and put on a shower cap, leave for about 1-2 hours before washing out.
Even skin tone: If you’re like me and have uneven skin tone you will appreciate how frustrating this can get, especially when your skin dries out in the sun so easily. Recently I heard a great homemade tip to help reduce this: rose water and Milk. I know, what an odd combination, the lactic acid in the milk apparently helps exfoliate the skin and the rosewater gives you glowing complexion, so I decided to try it out. After a few weeks I can definitely tell a difference in my skin tone, and more than anything my skin feels a lot more fresh, healthy and soft. Ingredients: ¼ Cup water 2 TBSP milk 2 TBSP Rose water Mix together in a spray bottle, use daily for 3 days. SPAFAERY
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Natural make up remover:
Softest legs ever:
This is an insanely beautifying tip, lately I have been terrible at removing my makeup and have certainly seen the difference in my skin, my pores seem bigger and my dark circles even darker, this could also be all the late nights but I decided to try this natural make up remover I had been told about, I couldn’t believe the difference it made, you have to actually stick to doing it every day but trust me you won’t regret it. It’s so simple and removes all make up, dirt and oil.
This is one of my favourite tips for soft legs, since moving to Dubai I have to shave my legs at least once a day and even then they don’t feel amazing, I think it’s something to do with the sun that promotes hair and nail growth but this tip is a sure fire way of banishing those pesky stubbly bits.
Ingredients: Aloe Vera Almond Oil This will also help with dark circles and eye puffiness.
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Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of milk ¼ cup of honey 1 TBSP lavender oil & lavender flowers Slowly prepare the ingredients by mixing together, add to a warm bath then lie and relax for 30mins after shaving. As well as been ultra-relaxing I guarantee your legs will be the smoothest they have ever been.
Natural make up Remover
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Faeries Pick Fitness
Fitness First
With 27 branches found across the UAE, Fitness First is one of the most prominent gym brands in the region Oasiscentre, Sheikh zayed Road, Al Quoz, Tel: 04 3307736
Oh No,
Sweet Things!
Fitness 360
Fit Lab
Located at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, Fit Lab also offers access to a resort-style outdoor pool – for post-work out relaxation. Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Deira, Dubai Tel: 04 295 6000
Fidelity Fitness Club
This is a place where you can work out, or chill out. Jumeirah Lakes Towers - Dubai Tel: 04 451 1133
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hen been told someone is diagnosed with diabetes, what are the first things that come to mind? No Sweets for you, Mister! Daily walks and healthy lifestyle. But is that it? Shouldn’t we work towards preventing the onset of such a life threatening and life long prevailing disease if we can? It all lies in the kind of lifestyle that W Even if you have a desk-bound job or your out and about, you must always find time for yourself to de-stress, go for a walk in the park, or maybe get active by trying a dance class. All you have to do is try to avoid the monotony in your life, where you find yourself travelling to work, staring at the laptop/computer all day long and then back home to eat and sleep, all this continues day after day. Break free from that tedious repetition. Maybe that’s what you need to keep yourself healthy.
Diabetes will not stop you from living life, as you want. Nor does it mean you'll necessarily have other serious health problems in the future. All you need is careful management so that you can ensure that you control the condition and it doesn't control you. This should allow you to stay healthy, active and to live a full life. We interviewed Dr. Audette Abdalla, Head of Diabetes Clinic in Cedars, Jebel Ali International Hospital; to get the FAQ’s answered. We hope this helps you to further educate yourself about Diabetes.
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Fitness 360 offers a range of fitness products and gives multiple choices to its members. Their staffs are professional and friendly Mezzanine, Mazaya Centre Sheikh Zayed Rd., Dubai Tel: 04 3307711
Dr. Audette Abdalla received her Medical Degree at Damascus University, Syria and has more than 20 years experience in practicing medicine in Syria & Dubai. Dr. Audette’s main interests are in internal medicine particularly managing pre-Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus with its complications; Hypertension and Cardiovascular diseases and have continually attended local and international courses in Internal Medicine for training. She also has extensive experience in handling gynecological, orthopedic and trauma cases. 1 What are the first symptoms of diabetes? -Frequent urination -Disproportionate thirst -Intense hunger -Unusual weight loss - This is more common among people with Diabetes Type 1 -Increased fatigue -Irritability -Giddiness -Delayed wound healing and chronic fungal infections 3 How would you compare the health of people in UAE in terms of cardio-vascular risk profile which could then lead to the onset of diabetes? The local population in UAE have increased risk for cardio-vascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in diabetes. 4 How or why do you think that people in the gulf are more prone to be diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes? Developed economy in UAE causes adopting unhealthy life style including lack of physical activity, smoking and improper diet which causes obesity. 5 Is Diabetes hereditary? Or is that a myth, and what are the different myths that are associated with this health issue? One of the non-modifiable risk factors for developing diabetes is the family history of having diabetes.
Dr. Audette Abdalla General Practitioner Head of Diabetes Clinic Cedars, Jebel Ali International Hospital 2 How is type-1 Diabetes different from type-2? What is the difference in the causes of both these types of Diabetes Type 1 vs Type 2 The body’s immune system mistakenly The pancreas is not under attack and attacks and destroys the pancreatic cells usually produces enough insulin. But that produce insulin for numerous reasons, the body doesn’t use the insulin effectively. Sudden onset
Gradual onset
Mostly in children
Mostly in adults
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Truths associated with Diabetes a) Diabetes is a chronic disease b) It can be prevented by adopting healthy life style, including diet, exercise and smoking cessation c) Early diagnosing and proper treatment are the integral foundation to prevent long term diabetic complications
6. What is Diabesity? Diabesity is a condition that stems from a combination of the effects of obesity, diabetes and family history. It is a set of conditions that encompasses obesity, pre-diabetes and diabetes. It’s a result of weight gain, insulin resistance and related conditions that can eventually lead to full-blown diabetes and dozens of other health problems
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7. Child Obesity leading to early onset of diabetes is a growing concern worldwide. How serious is it in UAE? Among those visiting your hospitals, are you seeing more young people becoming diabetic than before? In UAE most of the children have lack of physical activities (spending long hours in front of the screens instead of doing sports), staying indoors, consuming too much fast food, which increases the risk of obesity and related diabetes. Yes we do see an increase in numbers, and the main cause is to a sedentary life style – unhealthy diet and lack of exercise. A majoity of these cases are also obese. 8. What should parents do in order to prevent obesity among their children? Maintain a combination of an active lifestyle and healthy diet. Encouraging them to do activities they enjoy and making use of the outdoors when possible. 9. How does the onset of this health issue affect the normal lifestyle? What should people be preventive about once they have been treated with Diabetes? Diabetic patients (if are not treated) are not able to perform their daily duties, which affect school performance and work. Diabetic patients should take their medications regularly; follow a healthy diet and regular exercise. 10. What kind of food intake should one have? a. In order to avoid diabetes: Well-balanced and healthy diet including protein, carbohydrates and low saturated fats. b. If you already have diabetes? Less fats and carbohydrates, more vegetables
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11. If you say that stress can lead to diabetes, do you advise stress management and de-stress techniques? What are the distress techniques that you advice to our readers? Yes if it is applicable. Stress is part of our life but how we manage it affects our health. Having a healthy outlet for stress is helpful, example, instead of smoking when stressed, exercise instead. Take a short walk or do breathing exercise. Companies can also think of offer their employees venues to do physical exercise such as office gym or recreational area where they can spend a few hours after work to de-stress. 12. What kind of activities should one practice in their daily life in order to prevent it and also when one is diagnosed with diabetes? Daily walking for 30 minutes 5 days/week 13. What can ordinary people like myself do in order to prevent diabetes? It’s pretty simple really! Eat a healthy diet. Exercise at least 30 minutes, 5 days a week Maintain healthy weight. Regular diabetes screening should be done, especially if you have the risk factors. 14. Do you feel that it is difficult to create awareness about diabetes among people? So much information is readily available not just on the Web but many other forms as well. The topic of Diabetes is seen on TV, the newspapers, and we hear it on the radio. The UAE government and healthcare industry in general have been very active in creating awareness about the disease. There are also a lot of programs running in the country, such as free awareness sessions and check ups consultations that are being regularly done. So it’s very important that all individuals need to manage their health properly and have yearly check ups.
Daily walks for few minutes helps relieve stress, improves fitness and overall wellbeing
There are a lot of changes and awareness programs initiated by hospitals and government of UAE. From walkathons, presentations to free diabetes checkups, UAE is not behind in raising awareness in preparing you towards a healthier lifestyle. Participate in making your life healthier and disease free. Quote “I should have titled it "Diet Like Your Life Depended On It!" because it's about so much more than just beating Diabetes.” ― Russell Stamets
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Gaucho Smart Argentinean restaurant with an inviting atmosphere and good steaks Cuisine Type: Argentinean, Latin American DIFC, Dubai Neighbourhood: Sheik Zayed Road Tel: 04 4227898
Frevo
Frevo is a Brazilian restaurant in Palm Jumeirah, better known as meat lovers’paradise. Cuisine Type: Brazilian Fairmont, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Neighbourhood: Palm Jumeirah Tel: 04 4573457
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o you usually find yourself tossing and turning late at night? Do you feel extremely debilitated, cranky even? Most people don’t realize that diet may as well be the reason why you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Most of our dietary habits contribute to a good night's sleep. Saniyah gives you a list of items that you should avoid and this should help you sleep like a baby.
Caffeine While it is important to note that caffeine cannot replace sleep, it can make us feel more alert by blocking sleep-inducing chemicals in the brain and increasing adrenaline production. Coffee isn’t the only culprit, some OTC medicines that relieve aches, pains and itches and those that prevent or cure diseases, like tooth decay and athlete's foot or even others that help manage recurring problems, like migraines, contain caffeine, too, as do many teas.
Fluids Water is great for weight loss and staying healthy but can have the unfortunate side effect of waking you up for middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks Especially if a large meal with excessive fluids is taken before bedtime Move your last food to at least 4 hours before bedtime; Try to avoid drinking fluids 60-90 minutes before your usual bedtime to make sure you actually spend all night in bed. And not only do 2 a.m. restroom runs interrupt your sleep cycle, but they can also cut into your REM sleep.
Four Seasons
When you are planning a meal out a four seasons, it’s worth knowing this is a restaurant combines karaoke and dinner service every night of the week.Cuisine Type: Filipino Chelsea Plaza Hotel, Satwa, Dubai Neighbourhood: Satwa Tel: 04 3982222
It’s an iconic Pakistani restaurant in Dubai. You can enjoy food at budget value in this eatery. Cuisine Type: Pakistani Satwa, Dubai Neighbourhood: Satwa Bus Station Tel: 04 3315353 46
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Tomato Based Products Have that plate of curry with Tomato based food, at least few hours before tucking in at night. They have a tendency to cause acid reflux and heartburn, which will prevent you from having a good night's sleep and you don’t want that. Aged And Fermented Foods Scientists say they contain an amino acid called tyramine(an amino acid found in aged and fermented foods,). This releases a substance that stimulates the brain and keeps you awake. Aged cheese, smoked fish, and cured meats all contain it—so if you MUST have a cheesy snack before bedtime, stick to the fresh ones, like mozzarella. Greasy Foods And Sweets Avoid fatty meals; Not only does greasy takeaways ruin your diet, they are also a recipe for sleep disaster. Research suggests people who have fatty meals in the evening clock fewer hours of total sleep than those who don’t, so stick to lean meat and plenty of veg. It's best to avoid sweets. Sugar, candy, cookies, cakes and soft drinks increase the sugar level in the blood, which is usually followed by “minimal levels”. The foods mentioned above can cause a sense of exhaustion and fatigue, making it difficult to rest well. Crudite Raw broccoli, cauliflower and carrots will make you feel full quickly...but will still be moving uncomfortably through your digestive system long after you pull up the covers. [Of course, still eat these, but have them at lunch or for a snack.
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Korean food is different from other cuisines. It’s your chance to try something different. Cuisine Type: Korean Near Sharaf DG Metro station, Off Ibis Hotel, Barsha-1, Dubai Neighbourhood: Barsha Tel: 04 3929918
Betawi Cafe
Betawi serves Indonesian cuisine. It is very flavourful and home style. Staff is very friendly and informative. Cuisine Type: Indonesian 4B Street, Near Ministry of Health, Al Karama, Dubai Neighbourhood: Karama Tel: 04 3576245
Malecon-Cuban Resturant
While tasting the exotic Cuban fusion food and drinks you can have a spectacular view of the Ocean and you can dance at the tunes of Salsa by Cuban Band. It will take you to the Caribbean whilst in Dubai Cuisine Type: Cuban Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa, Jumeirah beach Road, Dubai. Neighbourhood: Mercato Shopping Mall. Tel: 04 3458808 SPAFAERY
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o you find yourself sluggish in the morning or slow to get going or even have low energy and concentration levels mid-morning? If you answered yes to all of them, then perhaps you are one of the many people that skip the most important meal of the day – breakfast. A good breakfast provides the nutrients that people need to start their day off right. One in four people skip breakfast during the week and as many as one in six adults never eat breakfast.
Salsa - Tofu Breakfast Burrito You can make this burrito even faster by skipping the skillet and combining the tofu, salsa, salt and pepper in a bowl and microwaving until hot, about 1 minute. Use soy cheese to make it a vegan burrito
Nutrition Per serving: 259 calories; 13g fat; 13mg cholesterol; 30g carbohydrates; 0g added sugars; 15g protein; 4g fiber; 648 mg sodium; 341 mg potassium.
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PREPARATION 1. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Add tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. 3. Stir in salsa, salt and pepper; continue cooking until heated through, about 30 seconds. 4. Spread cheese down the center of tortilla. 5. Top with the tofu mixture. 6. Fold in the ends of the tortilla and roll into a burrito.
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Many of us belong to the working class and hence the morning run where you are unable to find time to have breakfast. I have a hasty morning too, but then I came across these healthy recipes that are doable in jus 5 minutes. You are entitled to a healthy body. Five minutes is the least you can spare for yourself.
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Apple & Veggie Sausage Breakfast Sandwich It has plenty of protein from a vegetarian sausage patty and fiber from the wholewheat bread and apple to keep you satisfied all morning long.
NUTRITION Per serving: 320 calories; 8g fat; 16 mg cholesterol; 46g carbohydrates; 12g added sugars; 19g protein; 6g fiber; 458 mg sodium; 151 mg potassium.
Fitness Factory
The key to keeping fit is not only about the good equipments and outstanding training programmes; it is also about exercising regularly. Building-10 Zen District-3 Discovery Gardens, Jabel ali Tel: 04 4474844 / 43
Engine Health & Fitness
This 30,000 sq ft state- of-the-art gym on Beach Road boasts boxfresh workout equipment and un usual exercise classes. Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: 04 3819999
Curves
This female-only gym is based around a circuit of machines, both cardio and toning, which, along with stretching, is completed twice in 30 minutes. Al Wasl Road, Dubai Tel: 04 3806516
Mantra Fitness Club
This is an amazing place where you can work out with your kids Shop # 2, Podium 1 Ontario Tower, Business Bay Dubai, UAE Tel : 04 4570485 50
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Apple & Veggie Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
• 2 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, preferably whole-wheat • 1 frozen vegetarian sausage patty • 1 teaspoon raspberry jam • 4 thin slices apple • 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
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“Memories of destruction” Aydin Aghdashloo The Farjam Foundation
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naugurated on the 2nd October 2013 by ‘The Farjam Foundation’, this exhibition aims at bringing selected works of an Iranian Maestro, ‘Aydin Aghdashloo’ from The Farjam Collection.
He is distinguished as one of Iran’s modern masters, his multifaceted career as an artist, art historian, critic, curator and teacher, has been a driving force behind the mid 20th century artistic and cultural renaissance within Iran. He has played a fundamentally important role in conserving the Middle Eastern ancient artistic civilization, while successfully connecting its rich heritage to modern times. It is rare to witness a prominent artist connect the technical expertise of an ancient art history with a contemporary vision and that is what makes Aydin’s work truly exceptional.
Memories of Destruction is the artists most acclaimed and well-known series. Aghdashloo uses icons of Italian as well as Persian classical paintings, subverting them by destroying much of the familiar imagery. The inspiration behind these selected works of the artist from what I have understood is that there is a direct relation between life and death. Everything ends one day and when something ends even the memory of it is scarred and hence the scarred images. Every beautiful piece that comes under the title of this exhibition is scarred through tearing, crumpling, burning and scratching the canvas. Mr. Farhad Farjam as well as Aydin Aghdashloo’ both believe that art can be used to identify and express the intricasies of a remarkable past and ever-changing present, as well as linking the Eastern and Western diasporas. Born in Rasht, Iran in 1940, Aghdashloo began his artistic career by imitating the great European masters. At age 14, he became a skilled reproduction artist and often would be commissioned to mend damaged paintings and calligraphy works. Years later, after perfecting and conceiving his own style, his works have been featured at numerous gallery openings, private collections and auction houses.
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Mr. Farhad Farjam, founder of The Farjam Foundation, comments, “Aydin is an old friend of mine and his vast knowledge and expertise has contributed to my personal journey as an art collector. The Farjam Foundation is pleased to welcome an artist of such depth and complexity.”
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Using tenure and experience, Aghdashloo has played a prominent role in inspiring and inaugurating numerous art and cultural initiatives in Iran. Most notably, he participated in the establishment of the Kerman Museum, Khoram Abad Museum and Reza Abbasi Museum in Iran. In addition to being a prominent curator and author, he has co-produced The Way of Seeing, a television series about the history of Persian painting.
1.What kind of art is the gallery about? Farhad Farjam has been collecting art through out his course of life. His collections are named as Farjam Collection and this gallery aims to bring out each of these collections in every exhibition we put up. All of the works on view in the exhibition are drawn from the private collection of Farhad Farjam. 2.How long have you been in business for? We’ve been open since 2008, with the city of Dubai as base, the Foundation has partnered with local, regional and international organizations to realize this vision.
“ A Painter, much like a journalist, does not merely report, he visualizes the future with hopes of a world in which justice, truth, equity and compassion are absolute and vital. ”
3.Do you sell the art that is displayed? Since Farhad himself owns everything, it is just a showcase of his collection and none of it is for sale. 4.What does art mean to you? More like, what is art in your own vision? Art is in my words is a medium to express thoughts and bring cultures together. Its East meets west, its words one cannot express. Everything can be expressed in the form of art in one-way or another. 5.Do you think the gallery scene has changed in the last five years? Ten years? Do you think it will change substantially in the near future, especially in Dubai? Yes! Definitely. Since the time we’ve opened the amount of walk-ins we’ve had has increased. It’s the younger generation who are showing interest in this field. The generation now seems to have no boundaries when it comes to choosing what they want to do in life. And people now have come out of their shell and started appreciating art even more. 6.Tell us something about the exhibition that you are holding right now? Since October until December, we are holding an exhibition names, “Memories of Destruction” – by Aydin Aghdashloo. The idea behind this collection is inevitable destruction resulting in the transformation of the human condition. Whatever he created in this genre referred to a beautiful past laced with sadness, since he realized that past is endlessly linked with our future and all beings will inevitably cease to exist.
“I restored many miniatures in this period, and witnessing their rebirth invoked a reverse process in my own paintings. Masterpieces that I restored and resurrected became once again crumbled and torn in my paintings.”
“Exquisite bowls with embossed Kufic inscriptions and glazed turquoise hues are depicted falling against desert storms and deep skies, their shattered fragments hovering across the ground.”
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ounded in 2005, the jamjar has aimed to be a creative space that works to promote artists and support the development of UAE’s arts scene through its extensive arts programme, educational initiatives, and community projects. It is the region’s first public DIY Painting Studio alongside a year round exhibition and events calendar presenting a diverse range of art forms, including visual art, film, music, theatre and more. The jamjar studio brings art alive in a relaxed environment, providing a platform for you to unleash your creativity with an unlimited supply of paints and canvas. The jamjar has molded itself to the needs of the community and prides itself on making art accessible to all creating a platform for dialogue and interaction amongst likeminded individuals, artists, writers and creators. Included in the jamjar’s extensive portfolio of services is art consulting and events organizing for private and public art projects involving professional artists, collectives, schools, universities, non-for- profit and corporate organizations.
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ince its launch in 2007, Meem Gallery has established itself as a leading specialist in the Arab and Iranian art world. The galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aim is to promote the work of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern artists, and inspire viewers to engage with, and gain a deeper appreciation for, the art of this region.
Art Syria; a new exhibition comprised of works by seven established artists, all Syrian in nationality. Art Syria was inspired, by the artists that continue to live and work in Syria today, despite the strife and danger that they face. All of the works that comprise Art Syria have been created in the past three years, documenting in their own way the civil war and its effect on the Syrian people. The artists included in this exhibition have exhibited in solo and collective shows throughout the Middle East, Europe and the United States; and their works can be found in important private and public collections, as well as at prestigious Biennales.
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“An Emaritiyya for Life”
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rom a perspective of an expat who has been living in UAE for the past 16 years, even if I am not an Emaratiyya, I consider myself a child of this nation like a lot of my friends. I wouldn’t wish myself to be anywhere else but here. This colorful country with its even more vibrant cities offering everything that a big city has to offer. We have always treated 2nd December as the birthday of a really close friend. Why is the national day celebrated?
Even though the country is booming as a colorful hub for the tourists, it has also become home for many expatriates. People with humble beginnings have together helped develop the country to reach its heights. Hold your breath as the country with the tallest building in the world holds a party for its birthday. One can only imagine how amazing the 60
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atmosphere of the metropolis must be on its National Day Festival. On this day, you see everyone coming together as one, taking part in all the activities that are lined up. The celebrations provide a great insight into the culture, arts, music and everything this place has to offer. Being a part of the celebrations always instilled that amazing feeling of belongingness and how we expressed the spirit of national day with so much pride and joy. The party never seems to end. There are national day flags, decorations, fireworks, families taking videos recording every moment of the wonder night with a little wish that it extended much longer than a single day. This year, Emirates celebrate its fortysecond year in the spirit of Union. It is one of the unique places where one can witness the balance and coordination between tradition and contemporary. There are events lined up for everyone from all ages. Some of them are: - Massive firework show in different
places all over the UAE. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Ain etc. The late evening skyline of the country will be nothing less than spectacular. - Aerobatics show - Car parade: In Abu Dhabi, the country's capital, celebrations are held in the city's corniche where people join into the crowd of cars that were completely covered with national day makeup. Last year’s Union Car Parade gave out Dh100, 000 in prize money to the 10 most flamboyant and creatively designed cars, with the overall winner receiving Dh25, 000. -Women-only beach Celebration: This takes place in Abu Dhabi with a public ladies-only event on Al Bateen Beach, with a range of activities along the 700-metre waterfront. Even though its one single day, the spirit that is displayed by the arabs and expats both show how much UAE means to us bringing out pure love and proudness towards our nation through out the years that have passed and the years to come.
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This day symbolizes a formal nationalization from the British Protectorate Treaties that ended on 1 December 1971. After the on-going difficult negotiations with the rulers of the other cities it eventually led to unification of the seven emirates, which combined to give birth to the modern-day United Arab Emirates that is now a highlight in Middle East. His Highness Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was appointed as the president of the newly formed UAE. He quotes, “Thanks to our ancestors who challenged the adversities of time and the misfortunes of life. Due to their fortitude, our generation is living in prosperity and grace.” The most significant day in the history, National Day is a celebration of honor, pride and patriotism. National Day is known as Al-Eid Al Watani in Arabic.
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We dig around for hidden gems in Dubai that will make you see the city in a new light.
1 The Magazine Shop
You won't find any glossies here; this is intelligent, thoughtfully-curated fare for real print-lovers. The decor is sparse yet inspiring, with a delicious range of fair trade coffees to enjoy while you leaf through the beautifully crafted magazines, as impressive for their design as they are for their content. This is no mere hangout; it's gearing towards becoming a cultural hub in the city, opening a creative dialogue in the region and organising events and activities ranging from swing nights, record nights and Carrom nights to talks with the creative doers and makers in town. Stop in for a brew. Bring your work (or not). Grab a magazine. Start a conversation.
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Gems 2 Arabian Tea House After dodging fake handbags pedlars and haggling for garlands, stumbling across this Bastakiya branch of Arabian Tea House is like happening upon a charming secret garden. Once a historic pearl merchant's house, this serene courtyard cafe, with its white wicker furniture and drooping Bougainvillea trees, is the perfect retreat from the buzz of Bur Dubai. Secreted in the oldest district of Dubai, Arabian Tea House is a leafy little haven, perfect for tea connoisseurs. The selection served here is the largest in the Middle East, with over150 varieties of Black, Green, White, Blooming, Rooibos Teas and Chais to choose from; and all come beautifully presented. For a touch of calm amidst the chaos, step in to this charming cafe for a pot of tea and a bite to eat.
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n the digital age of 'I'm-just-tweeting-to-tell-you-I-blogged', printing's death knell has been sounding for years. But lovers of inky fingers are not dancing on its grave just yet. A couple of places that are resolutely cuddling up to the tangible are The Magazine Shops, two coffee shops in Media City and DIFC, specialising in high-quality coffee and magazines.
3 The Museum of Moving Image Long before panicked spectators fled from the Lumiere brother's showing of Train Pulling Into a Station in 1895, there was already a rich history of experimentation with the moving image. Akram Miknas, the chairman of MCN, bought his first optical toy thirty years ago, beginning a lifelong passion. He has since amassed a rare collection of over 130,000 artifacts, spanning 200 years, and culminating in the birth of The Museum of Moving Image in Dubai, which houses 1300 of these unique objects. It's the nation's most comprehensive collection of its sort, and one of the largest of only a handful of similar collections in the world. The private collection covers everything from the Camera Obscura to the advent of cinema and beyond, including some of the most wonderful antiques. The most remarkable for me was a huge fully working 12 seat Kaiser Panorama; peeping into the beautiful rotating 18th century 3D images was truly spectacular. Another fascinating object was the Mutoscope, which is an early motion picture device, used to create the earliest versions of home videos. Perhaps it was the romance of nostalgia, but after turning the reel of an early twentieth century Mutoscope, I desperately wanted one for myself. This interactive element truly added to the experience, and playing with the replica optical toys gave me a real sense of what a spectacle these moving images must have been at the time. The gift shop is a treasure trove of charming optical toys. I couldn't resist buying some replica 19th century Handshadow Cards and an Emotional Flip Book with 200 facial expressions ranging from joy to longing and despair. I not only left with new optical toys, but with a burgeoning fascinating with the spectacular history of the moving image. What's always fascinating about private collections is getting a sense of the collectors' singular passion, and this unique collection really brings that to light. SPAFAERY
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or someone who has been living in Dubai for nearly two decades, it would be really easy to provide with an insight into the evolution of this city from her own point of view. Saniyah gives you a glimpse of this city of wonder and the different things it has to offer. With UAE celebrating its 42nd year of independence - Dubai, a tiny city amongst its 7 sheikhdoms has never failed to step into world’s limelight.
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It’s hard to imagine that Dubai began as a small area filled with cattle herders. Dubai was then known as a fishing and pearl diving hub. Dubai’s leaders knew that in order for progress - they needed a better source of income. This led to a remarkable transition from what was and right now it is one of the fastest growing re-export port in the world.
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Dubai is now considered one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, being home to over 2 million people from more than 200 countries. Since the people settled here come from different cultural backgrounds, it offers something for everybody. Dubai’s cultural scene defines this great city’s soul, building its reputation as a world-class cultural destination, thus enhancing the Dubai brand and the city’s current standing as the cosmopolitan hub of the Middle East. Set up in March 2009, the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority now re-branded as Dubai Culture has dedicated itself to leading a renaissance of the cultural scene in Dubai and making it a vibrant hub of culture, arts and heritage.
The reason for Dubai’s success is not that complex; Dubai has a lot to offer. It is safe for families, centrally located, has a good education system and healthcare facilities with world-class infrastructure. Dubai is without a doubt a destination of the 21st century. It is, as they say, ‘ambitious’, ‘record-breaking’ and ‘staggering’. This rapid growth can never go unnoticed, and every year thousands of expats arrive to take in the air of this actionpacked city.
is announced, whether it is the launch of extra large commercial tower, a residential enclave or yet another shopping mall! From being a shopper’s paradise and a leisure destination to perhaps the city with one of the largest variety of cuisines available, Dubai is an exceptional place to live in.
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Spas In Dubai Residents and visitors to Dubai are spoilt for choice with the variety of options offered Different themes, styles and concept treatments. People and techniques coming from different parts of the world influence it. This international feel comes to life with each of the spa themes from Morocco to Egypt, from Bali to Thai. Treatments are done by experts who practice techniques from China, Bali, India, Morocco, Sweden etc. While most of these spas offer well-known international products and brands - Givenchy, La Prairie, Elemis and ESPA, some focus on traditional oils. Treatments include massages; from stone massage to Balinese, Thalasso therapy, hydra therapy, Lonthermie, and Phyto therapy body wraps, Moroccan baths, Ayurveda treatments etc. Professional staff and a high standard of customer service is the norm. Staffs are recruited from the country where the treatment comes from to ensure that treatments from that area are authentic. So, after spending a busy day visiting Dubaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstanding shopping malls, beautiful beaches or participating in the event, take a break and pamper yourself at any of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world-class spas.
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Cuisine in Dubai Dubai is a city that offers rare opportunities to experience local and ethnic cuisine from almost every region in the world for those who enjoy good food and a great dining experience. Emirati Cuisine Local Emirati food blends ingredients imported from around Asia and the Middle East. Characteristic spices include cinnamon, saffron and turmeric, along with almonds, pistachios, limes and dried fruit. Dried limes are common in Emirati cuisine and reflect a Persian influence, giving dishes a distinctive tangy flavor.
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Heavenly Spa Promises exclusive signature welcome and a healthy choice of rituals in no less than 11 treatment rooms. The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina,Dubai. Tel: 04 5117901
Oxygen Spa
Oxygen spa is one of the newest relaxation and beauty hubs in Dubai. Located in Marriott Executive Apartments, it is equipped with modern equipments and latest technologies. Ground floor, Tower B, Marriot Executive Apartments; Maktoum Road Dubai Tel: 04 2222920
The White Room Spa
Discover the tranquil and luxurious day Spa located in Jumeirah Lake Towers. The perfect place to soothe away the stress of the day, enjoy the exceptionally high standard of both services and care together with sensual indulges for the face and body. Shop No 3; BSI Lake Side, Al Seef Tower 3; Cluster U, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Tel: 04 4534152
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Local international Cuisines Standards of international cuisine in Dubai are high, and the selection is different. Top class restaurants in the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hotels offer Arabian, French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Mexican, Russian, British, German, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Filipino and Korean cuisine to name just a few. Hotels offer a remarkably diverse range of food and beverage outlets, partly because they serve not only their own guests but also attract large numbers of local residents. Their restaurants cover everything from coffee shops to fine dining, specialty outlets and the standard of service is on par with the best in the world. Aside from the hotels, small eatingplaces are to be found in all parts of the city including Deira, Bur Dubai, Satwa, Jumeirah and Dubai Marina. We see a variation in the restaurant menus from
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ost local restaurants and café’s menu’s now are influenced by mixing traditional with a new blend to give the residents a new take on the same food that relishes their palate. Today, Dubai boasts of having many of the international brand names from fine dining to the popular family and fastfood restaurants. There are also many other American and Mexican restaurants in the city, while international fast food chains are represented by such names as McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Wendys, Dunkin’ Donuts Hardee’s and lots more. All in all - Dubai is a pioneering and a visionary city that never looks back. Dubai has an asset that counts as much as location, infrastructure, an eager multinational workforce, business-friendly rules and an absence of politics. With different people from all around the world rushing to Dubai to make this their business base or even their home, maybe, that’s why Dubai stands number four on the list of Happiest countries in the world.
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The Spa
Its Oriental signature treatments served up in an Arabic setting continue to pull in the awards. The Palace, Downtown Dubai, Tel: 04 428 7805
Mist Spa
Offering a variety of treatments and massage services designed to comfort and relieve muscle, nerve and body tension, this high-end villa spa is an ideal refuge for worn out. Vlla No.257, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1, Near Iranian Hospital, Satwa Tel: 04 3856558
Mary Foot Spa
There is nothing too fancy about this place but it is well decorated, comfortable, and clean. Plaza level, Rimal 3, Jumeirah Beach Residences, Dubai Tel: 04 4404888
Lily Pond Spa
Their dedicated staff is professionally equipped to serve the wellness needs of the clients and are designed to surpass their expectations of customer service standards. Shop 19B, Rimal 1 Building; Jumeirah Beach Residence Tel: 04 4355780 SPAFAERY
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How to
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or most of the world, the transition from summer to fall and fall to winter is never easy. You still crave those warm summer nights and the idea of seeing a temperature below your age is frightening. For those experiencing the weather shift and all that comes along with the change of seasons, stay motivated to exercise and maintain your once outdoor routine. Exercise can actually help clear your winter blues and chances are you’ll be in tip top shape once the weather is scorching hot again. Here are some tips to stay motivated and to keep the body you love in fighting fitness form.
We all know a fit healthy body doesn’t happen overnight, as much as we wished it did. Many people see the colder weather as an excuse to wear layers and hibernate in the comfort of their own home, I know I do. However, you don’t get that killer body sitting on the couch eating mince pies, wearing oversized jackets and scarves that cover every inch of your flesh. This can be tricky because it’s necessary to stay warm, but doesn’t serve as any kind of motivation at all. Wearing fitted clothing will help you stay focused and remember why you worked so hard during the spring to attain your summer body. Focus on all the effort you put in beforehand and the good it made you feel when you started to notice the hard work paying off, look forward to the warmer months, the pool parties and beach activities. Constantly staying in shape and working up a sweat will take the pressure off of losing the winter weight.
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Keep your eye on the prize
Switch routines
Try a winter sport
If you’re a person who loves to exercise outdoors, use the change of weather as a time to try something new and change your workout plan. Map out a new routine at the start of each season, I know it sounds like a lot of work but you will benefit from the changes in your daily routines, there are thousands of ways to stay in shape so literally choose anything.
Winter weather offers a wide range of fun activities to do that can involve the whole family. Try a new winter sport like ice skating, skiing or snowboarding. Taking up a new sport activity will keep you interested and motivated. Incorporating a new activity is beneficial for both you and your family.
Also a good way of sticking to your fitness regime in the winter is to buy packages at your local gym, like yoga classes, Zumba or even just a personal training package. If you’re used to exercising after work or in the evening, try to make adjustments and workout in the morning. At the end of the day, you’re more likely to opt out of exercising if you’re tired, plus exercising in the morning gets it out of the way so you can cosy up on the couch at night.
An exercise DVD makes it easier to exercise any time any day any season. Research some DVD’S online and find the types of exercise that work best for you, and that you would like to try at home. If you have limited space try Yoga or Pilates as it involves lots of mat work. If you have more space then I would choose Zumba which is more of an intense workout but fun at the same time. Remember many libraries have exercise DVD’S that you can rent out so give them a ring.
Invest in fitness DVD’S
Preventing getting sick It’s a fact the more fit and healthy you are, the less likely you are to get sick during the winter. It’s no surprise that the change in weather brings runny noses and winter coughs. Keep moving, as easy as it is to stay indoors and feel sorry for ourselves it just won’t help. Put the right foods into your body and make sure you continue your healthy lifestyle. No one wants to be ill so spend extra care.
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Beach Tennis Sumayyah Abu-Hulayel tries her hand at the new sport taking the country by storm. "Stop posing and start playing!" This is the call to action from the coordinators of beach tennis, the dynamic beach sport taking UAE by storm. Beach Tennis is the rowdy offshoot of volleyball and tennis, often played against the backdrop of loud music and MC's; it's a more raucous and quick-paced game. There is some disagreement about where Beach Tennis originated, but it has been played in Europe for over a decade and is now the fastest growing sport in the world. While governed by the International Tennis Federation and popular on beaches worldwide, beach tennis has recently been promoted by Bernard Aoun and Fadi Antar in this region. With tournaments in Abu-Dhabi and plans to bring them to Dubai, this is likely to rival beach volley as the beach game of choice. You can find a couple of courts based on Kite Beach in Dubai every Friday and Saturday, so I decided to head over and try hand at the sport. I approached the courts with a degree of trepidation; I'd spent my life dodging gym class and the prospect of playing on the busy Kite beach filled me with dread. My hesitation was short-lived, as enthusiastic entrepreneurial duo Fadi and Bernard can raise excitement in the most reluctant observers. Always a tennis enthusiast, Bernard spotted a group of people playing beach tennis, but realised he couldn't find the equipment anywhere in the region. He joined forces with Fadi, and a few months later, they are the sole distributors of all the beach tennis equipment in the Middle East, from the paddles to the nets and merchandise. They're also the organisers of the majority of beach tennis events in the country. Keen to promote the sport and champion local talent, Bernard is convinced Dubai is the perfect location for the sport due to the year-round beach weather. Brimming with enthusiasm for the game and their burgeoning business he says, "It's great; my office is the beach!" On the courts, the atmosphere was so inclu76
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as demonstrated by multiple beginners playing like naturals; with some volleying breezily back and forth, and others played more competitively. This is the great thing about the game, depending on your level; you can make it as gruelling as you want. After my calves recovered from their sandy workout, and keen to indulge in healthier weekend pursuits, I was back again the following week to practise my serve by the surf. If you're a sports pro or just a beach lover after a new challenge, it's well worth heading down to Kite Beach. Whether you're there as a spectator, or a participant, I challenge you not to have fun! Go to www.facebook.com/beachtennisme for more information
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sive that they managed to put me, a selfconfessed sports-phobe, at ease. They explained the rules; the courts are similar to volley courts, but the net is different, and scoring system is almost identical to regular tennis, with no-advantage at deuce, no second serve and no let. They showed me the brightly coloured paddle bats and depressurised balls (which aren't allowed to bounce during play.) Their enthusiasm was pretty contagious, so I grabbed a paddle, and gave it my best shot. Initially, we just volleyed to and fro, but with a little coaching from the guys, I was -almost- playing the game. To my surprise (and despite my sporting shortcomings) I had far more fun than I'd had on a beach in ages, and running on the sand was excellent cardio, even when I missed a hit. I wasn't the only newcomer to grab a paddle; I saw so many strangers give up on their tanning quest and join in the fun. It turns out beach tennis is actually pretty easy to pick up,
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resh cranberries are available from October through December. They are seasonal and most of us don’t know what you can do with them or how to use them. Ripe berries are deep red and very firm. Before using them, rinse in a bowl of cold water; discard any unripe ones that float to the top. Saniyah lists in a few ways in which you can use cranberries and get away with yummy and satisfying recipes.
“Grilled Turkey & Cheese with a twist”
Grill Turkey & Cranberry Sandwich
CLAW BBQ CLAW BBQ is the best option for those who looking for real American cuisine with an unrivalled selection of traditional and signature beverages. The drinks are served in moonshine jars or gigantic pitchers. Don’t miss the chance for enjoying southern hospitality at its best. Cuisine type: American Souk Al Bahar, Near Dubai Mall Tel: 04 4322300
Ingredients • 4 tsp olive oil • 8 slices whole grain bread • 4 oz pepper jack or mozzarella cheese, sliced • 8 oz roast turkey, sliced • 1/2 cup leftover cranberry sauce, strained if runny Directions 1. Heat 1-teaspoon oil in large cast iron skillet over medium heat. 2. Place 2 slices of bread in pan and top with one-quarter of the cheese and half of the turkey. 3. Spread half of the sauce over turkey and top with another quarter of the cheese and slice of bread. 4. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes. 5. Remove from pan, add another teaspoon oil, and cook second side until toasted, about 3 minutes. 6. Repeat for remaining 2 sandwiches.
NKD Pizza
It’s a healthy alternative for pizza lovers. They are teamed up with Green Heart organic farms to assure the taste and quality. They used the vegetables and herbs which locally grown, organic produce with maximum freshness, nutrients and flavour. Gluten free pizza will be available upon request. Cuisine type: Italian Marina View Towers, Tower B, Dubai Marina Tel: 04 4534313 78
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Mint & Cranberry Quinoa Salad Mint & Cranberry Quinoa Salad Ingredients 1. 4 Cups cooked quinoa, approximately 2 cups uncooked. Follow directions on box or for every cup of quinoa boil with 1 ½ cups water 2. 1 teaspoon sea salt 3. 3 T olive oil 4. 3 T Balsamic vinegar 5. ¼ C feta cheese ** Adds great flavor and seasoning with its creamy salty texture, you can definitely try Chevre (goats milk cheese, if you’re lactose intolerant) or 6. ¼ C fresh mint leaves ** Excellent cooling herb to have on hand for great salads and refreshing summer teas! 7. ½ red onion, thinly sliced 8. ½ bunch radish, thinly sliced 9. 1/2 C dried cranberries, optional (but so so deelish and sexy) Directions 1. In a large mixing or serving bowl, add in the 4 cups cooked quinoa. Fluff with a fork, add in the oil and balsamic vinegar, sea salt. 2. Finish with the feta cheese crumbles, mint leaves, red onion and radish. Toss well and season to taste!
Lebanese Cuisine, with Belly Dancer and Arabic Band
The very best of authentic Italian Cuisine. All you can eat Pizza & Pasta nights every Wednesday
from 6pm - 9pm
Fresh seafood display, cooked to your liking in modern Thai style. Also choose from our sushi and teppanyaki selection. liking
Relax and enjoy! Garden Lounge - Bar- Shisha
Enjoy the best of British pub grub. 15 Big screens to watch all your sporting events live.
Indulge yourselves at any of our 17 themed restaurants and bars! For reservations and enquiries, please call 04 3995000 or email hgrs.fbreservation@habtoorhotels.com www.habtoorhotels.com SPAFAERY
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his delightfully indulgent looking Christmas cake is so simple that even the children can lend a hand. Ingredients: 225g butter 300g caster sugar 4 medium eggs, beaten Zest 1 large orange 5 tbsp milk 450g self-raising flour To decorate: 2x 410g 100g bars milk chocolate 100g dark chocolate 100g white chocolate Edible gold or silver balls
Method: Butter two cakes tins, 24cm and 18cm, and line the bases with parchment paper, heat oven to 180c gas mark 4. Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and creamy. Gradually beat in the eggs and orange zest, adding some flour with the last few additions to prevent curdling. Using a metal spoon, fold in the remaining flour and milk. Split the mix between the tins and smooth the tops. Bake the cakes together, 30-35 minutes for the smaller and 40-45 minutes for the bigger, until golden and springy. Cool in the tins, and then turn out on a rack to cool fully. Break milk and dark chocolate into a bowl and melt over the pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Melt white chocolate the same way.
Peel the paper from the cakes and sit the largest on a plate. Spread a small blob of chocolate in the middle and sit the smaller cake on top. Drizzle with chocolate, sprinkle with edible gold or silver balls and leave to set. Keep in an airtight container.
Roasted Cranberry & Orange Strudel Ingredients 1. 750g Coxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apples 2. 200g frozen cranberries 3. 75g dried cranberries 4. 50g ground almonds 5. 75g caster sugar 6. 4 tbsp sunflower or grapeseed oil, plus extra for brushing and greasing 7. Finely grated zest of 1 orange 8. 12 sheets filo pastry 9. 1 tbsp flaked almonds 10. 3 tbsp runny honey Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/fan170°C/gas 5. Peel, core and thinly slice the apples into a bowl. Mix in the frozen and dried cranberries, ground almonds and sugar. 2. Mix the oil and orange zest together in a bowl. Unroll the pastry and cover with a
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damp cloth to stop it from drying out. Place 3 sheets of pastry, long sides slightly overlapping, onto a work surface and brush lightly with the orange-flavoured oil. Cover with another 3 sheets of pastry, brush again, and repeat twice more, so you have 4 layers of filo pastry. 3. Arrange the fruit in a narrow strip, lengthways down the centre of the pastry to within 3cm of each shorter edge. Fold the 2 shorter edges over the filling and then fold over 1 long edge and tuck the fruit firmly underneath the pastry. Brush with any remaining orange oil and fold over the other edge, so that it overlaps by at least 5-6cm. Carefully transfer the strudel to a large oiled baking sheet. Brush with a little plain oil, then scatter with the almonds. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until crisp and golden. 4. Warm the honey in a small pan. Transfer the strudel to a board and cut into slices. Serve on warmed plates, drizzled with the warm honey.
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1. 4 to 6 firm pears, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (6 cups) 2. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 3. 1 1/2 cups cranberries 4. 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar 5. 1/2 cup flour 6. 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled butter 7. 1/4 cup light-brown sugar 8. 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 9. 1 cup rolled oats 10. Pinch of salt 11. Vanilla ice cream (optional) DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, toss pears with lemon juice. Add cranberries and 1/3 cup sugar; toss well. 2. Transfer to six 8-ounce ramekins (or a 3-quart baking dish). Sprinkle with topping (see below); bake until fruit is tender and topping is golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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Pear & Cranberry Crisp 3. To make the Oatmeal Crisp Topping: Pulse flour with butter in a food processor until pea-size clumps form. Add remaining granulated sugar and the light-brown sugar, cinnamon, oats, and salt; pulse until large, moist clumps form, about 10 times.
The Pizza Guys
Dubaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first pizzeria offers the flavours of Newyork. Their pizza is a hand tossed, thin crust and use high quality locally grown fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. Cuisine type: Italian Bay Avenue Mall Mezzanine Level Executive Towers, Business Bay,Dubai Neighbourhood: Business Bay Tel: 04 4475307
Hukuma
Hukuma brings you the flavours from China. Its ambience is spectacular and cuisine is bit westernized version than an authentic one. Cuisine Type: Chinese The Address Hotel, Down Town, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai Neighbourhood: Business Bay Tel: 04 4368928
Latino House This is a place with mouth watering Latin American menu and drinks to match. Cuisine Type: Mexican, South American Al Murooj, Rotana, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. Neighbourhood: DIFC Tel: 04 211111 Roasted Cranberry & Orange Strudel SPAFAERY
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AOC French Brassiere
This restaurant well known for its French cuisine and ambience Cuisine Type: French Sofitel Dubai, Jumeriah Beach Residence, Neighbourhood: Jumeirah Beach Residence Tel: 04 44845870
Bilal Afghani Restaurant
This Afghani eatery caters the foodie who looking for tasty and budget eats. Cuisine Type: Afghani V14, Russian Cluster, International City, Dubai. Neighbourhood: International City Tel: 04 4227922
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Bar food usually known as informal food served in pubs along with cocktails. 1897 Bar is a spicy eatery hangout if you prefer. Cuisine Type: Bar Food Kempinski Hotel, Mall of the Emirates, Barsha, Dubai Neighbourhood: Sheikh Zayed Road Tel: 04 409 5999
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Pumpkin Pie Fall Smoothie Ingredients 1. 1 1/2 cup canned pureed pumpkin, refrigerated 2. 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (or your favorite yogurt) 3. 1/2 cup almond milk (or more if you prefer a thinner smoothie) 4. 1 cup frozen cranberries 5. 1 banana, frozen and sliced 6. 2 dates, pitted and chopped 7. 2 Tbsp almond butter 8. 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds 9. 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 10. Handful crushed ice, if desired 11. Any desired toppings (granola, pepitas, dried cranberries, etc.) Directions Add all ingredients to your blender or food processor. Process until smooth, pausing once or twice to scrape down the sides and break up any chunks of frozen fruit. Pour into two bowls or glasses. Serve immediately with desired toppings. Enjoy!
Pumpkin Pie Fall Smoothie
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monthly deal ONLY AED 39 Includes pool & health club access View Lotus Grand Hotel Apartments in a larger map. Feast on a delicious buffet featuring Arabic, Continental, Italian, Indian and Chinese food for just AED 39 at the Lotus Grand Hotel (Value AED 90) Lotus Grand Hotel Apartments -Abu Hail Street +971 4 2928888 - Dubai
View Da Gama/ Masala Craft in a larger map Add some flavour to your life with a delectable Indian brunch at Masala Craft, Century Village for AED 59 (Value AED 120) Century Village - The Aviation Club 04 2823636 - +971 6 5566284 - Dubai
ONLY AED 59 Buy this deal with 2 house beverages for AED 99
ONLY AED 9 sandwiches, crepes and Savour delicious buns, beverages sandwiches, crepes and beverages at Roti Mum CafĂŠ, Across from At The Top - 04 4311610 Located at Dubai Mall food court
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This is a pretty cool venue with Japanese flavours. You can try an authentic Japanese cuisine or a fusion one. Cuisine Type: Japanese Souk Al Bahar, Down Town, Al Doha Street, Dubai Tel: 04 4419262
Hadooda Masreya
Some of the best Egyptian restaurant in Dubai features an authentic Egyptian cuisine, which spotlights the dishes of Egypt in modern fancy atmosphere. Cuisine Type: Egyptian Matloob building, Between Noor Islamic Bank& First Gulf Bank Metro stations, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Tel: 0443809000 Tel: 04 4419262
Little Bankok This is an awesome place just opened recently, serves Tai cuisine. Good Choice for Spicy exotic food lovers Cuisine Type: Thai Ground Floor, Business Central Towers, Dubai Media City, Dubai. Tel: 04 409300
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Willy Wonka!
Move aside - ‘Cocosia Artisan Chocolates’
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ave you ever been to a place where passion for chocolate comes alive in different flavors? Flavors & recipes that you wouldn’t dare put together. But then, Qudsia Karim, The chocolatier and founder of Cocosia chocolate, dared to explore possibilities and bring them all to you, collaborating the traditional art of chocolate making with contemporary flavors. She gained her expertise after she undertook a Master course at Ecole Chocolat in Vancouver, to become a certified Chocolatier. To learn more about formulation of recipes, she studied Chocolate Technology from Barry Callaebaut Academy in Chicago. She worked as an apprentice with Thierry Mulphaut in Strassbourg and then went on to explore the finery behind chocolate making in various parts of France, like= the Valrhona institute in Tain le Hermitage and The French
Pastry School in Chicago. To understand chocolate further, she visited other places in Europe, including Schwyz and Badenbaden. Between her courses and training. The best thing is; she invents each recipe of the chocolates and prepares them herself with the right blend of chocolate and every other ingredient with zero preservatives. Most names of chocolates sold were inspired from her travel to different places around the world, where she picked up local techniques and then mixed it with her own. Artisan chocolates being confined to Europe; she decided Dubai would be the perfect place to set up Cocosia. People in Dubai are interested in unique artisan chocolates but fail to find it here and resort to import. Now why import when the perfect place for brown heaven resides in your neighborhood?
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Dental Cleaning, Scaling, Polishing, Gum Treatment and Whitening for up to 2 people starting from AED 99 at LifeLong Polyclinic. Jumeirah 1, Street 51A, Next to Dubai ZooDubai, UAE - 04 3443999
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Cut down on your hassles with 3 sessions of laser hair reduction for a small area for AED 199 from Borna Medical Spa Laser Centre Alternate packages available ONLY Jumeirah 1,Terrace Bldg AED199 Dubai, UAE - 04 3889662
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LASIK Eye Surgery for One (AED 2499) or Both Eyes (AED 4950) at Abdulhadi Eye Center Matloob Building, Block F, Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai, UAE SPAFAERY
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ork takes a toll on everyone and trust me when I say that some weeks are so exhausting that all you want to do is to take a break. Well I decided to explore UAE in the form of my break from work (not to mention it was my Birthday desire to go out and discover the unexplored lands).
So the destination chosen was Abu Dhabi and try out the amazing places for myself from the exquisite Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque to the adrenaline pumping Ferrari world and of course the awesome Yas Waterworld. But above all my favourite part was the rejuvenating spa treatment I got as a gift that really made me the most pampered girl in the vicinity.
The Treatment Complete Indulgence Package Upon my arrival I was offered the welcome drink – cucumber lemonade with mint where I was given the brief for the treatment which includes “Foot massage + Body Scrub+ Facial + Scalp massage”. The area is in an oval shape which includes an indoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. Rooms are found around the pool at the corners.
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The spa room is artistically set- the décor, lighting and the music set the relaxing mood and the moment you step into it you get transferred to a different world altogether- you forget all the worries, stress and just find yourself floating into this calm abyss which instead of being a scary place is actually the peace you were hoping to find. As it was my first ever spa treatment my therapist made sure to calm my paranoia and irrelevant fears by answering my questions and gave me the ultimate guarantee, “you would sleep like a baby after the treatment”. The Body Scrub was an essential part of the package. The benefits of body scrub are not limited to a healthy glowing skin but also it improves blood circulation and helps fight cellulite and aging. The Scalp massage was my favourite- the soothing hand stroked my head made me remember the good old days when my grandma would stroke my head and tell me all the amazing bedtime stories. I would recommend the Complete Indulgence Package at Body and Soul spa to all the ladies out there. Treat yourselves to the most relaxing and rejuvenating spa treatment the city has to offer.
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Location The Spa is located in Al Raha Beach Resort- Abu Dhabi; the Spa offers major spa treatments for both men and women with professional staff taking care of the guests and patrons. Duration - 75 minutes
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his month we reviewed The Spa at The address, Dubai Marina. The Spa is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life; from start to finish we were treated like princesses in every way. Our treatment was the hot stone massage which lasted for 80 minutes, was a combination of warm aromatherapy oils, with heated Balinese stones and strong massage techniques that evoked a lasting impression and is said to have instant benefits that will melt away your stress and tension. This massage is supposed to ease pains and balance key energy points and it did!
After changing into the mandatory gowns and slippers and instantly feeling like I could go take a nap, I was treated to a refreshing cucumber and mint smoothie shot before heading to my pre-treatment relaxing sauna and steam room. After my time in the sauna I was taken into my room where I would have my treatment, my room was spacious and idyllic. I had a big window that had views of the pretty city lights without the added noise. I quickly laid down taking in the lovely aromas of essential oils. It was the perfect ambiance.
This was my first hot stone massage and I must say I was a little reluctant, after having it though I will definitely be having the treatment again. To be honest my whole idea of the hot stone massage was wrong, I had pictured the therapist coming in and simply placing hot stones on my back and leaving me there for 80 minutes. Well I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been more wrong; this technique is very hands on and penetrating-the-muscles massage. The therapist started by placing hot stones on my pressure points, and then proceeded to knead away tension using the hot stones and oil all over the rest of my body. This was the perfect massage and most effective one I have had so far, it had the perfect balance of an indulgent relaxation as well as feeling like it was working deeply to release my tension. The ladies were very professional and made me feel pampered and special, and the environment was the pinnacle of luxury in the heart of our busy city. For reservations: SPA.DUBAIMARINA@THEADDRESS.COM WWW.THEADDRESS.COM Tel: 044367788
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steady. Try some breathing exercises that help slow your beating heart and get rid of racing thoughts. You can try the Measured Breath Technique; soften your whole body and relax your muscles, including your face. Breathe slowly through your nose, allowing your stomach to expand, count to four, then hold, before releasing slowly, counting to 7. Repeat for a couple of minutes.
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for the optimum number of hours a night, (between 7 and 9 hours is recommended). Don’t underestimate the importance of sleep for healthy emotional functioning; if you’re not getting enough sleep, your defences will be down. People with anxiety typically struggle with sleep, and are especially vulnerable after insufficient sleep, creating a vicious circle. Create a calming ritual around bedtime, don’t over stimulate your body or your mind and focus this time on winding down.
your anxiety. Anxiety is just a feeling, like any other feeling, it will pass. Worrying about anxiety is like trying to solve an equation by chewing gum.
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A lot of us suffer from stress from time to time; you can try these small steps to alter the way you think and feel.
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something nice. Your sense of smell can have a significant impact on your state of mind. Try a calming essential oil like Lavender, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang Camomile or Vanilla. Putting a few drops of essential oils onto an eye mask and lying down for a few minutes can help calm you. Alternatively, if you’re on the go, you can just spritz some of your favourite perfume on your wrists and take a few calming sniffs.
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Talise Ottoman Spa
An authentic Turkish spa and hammam spread over two floors complete with snow rooms and floatation tanks. Jumeirah Zabel Saray, Dubai, Tel: 04 453 0455
SensAsia
SensAsia encapsulates the best of Asian spas catering to clientele from worn-out execs and mummies-to-be to those who have been burning the candle at both ends or those suffering from perpetual jet-lag. Palm Jumeirah, The Village, Emirates Golf Club and a ‘hipper little sister’ at Mall of the Emirates,Dubai. Tel: 04 354 9228
One&Only Private Spa, The Palm
Built around the three ‘pillars’ of Unwind, Restore and Elevate – that’s spa speak for a jolly luxurious and personalized pampering experience. One&Only, The Palm, Dubai. Tel: 04 440 1040
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Bakewell Cheesecake
Prep 1 hour Cook 45 mins This almond and berry baked cheesecake is a heavenly marriage of two amazing desserts. Calories protein carbs fat saturates fibre sugar salt 740 13g 57g 51g 27g 1g 37g 0.9g
Ingredients 200g/7oz almond biscuits 100g toasted flaked almonds ½ tsp almond extract 100g butter, melted 3x 300g packs full fat soft cheese 250g caster sugar 4tbsp plain flour 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs 200ml tub soured cream Just over half a 300g jar cherry jam Icing sugar and cream to serve
Method
Heat oven to 200c/180c gas mark 6. 1. Line the base and sides of a 23cm spring form tin with baking parchment. Bash the biscuits and 75g of the flaked almonds to crumbs- try double bagging in food bags and crushing with a rolling pin. Mix with the almond extract and melted butter, then press into the base of the prepared tin and bake for 10 mins. Set aside to cool while you make the filling.
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2. In your largest bowl, whisk the cheese with an electric whisk until creamy. Add the sugar and whisk to combine. Whisk in the flour, then vanilla, then eggs one at a time, and finally the soured cream. 3. Dollop spoonfulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of mixture into the tin, dotting in the tbsp. of jam as you go. Smooth the top as gently as you can. 4. Carefully place tin on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for 10 mins. Scatter with remaining almonds. Decrease oven to 110c/90c and bake for a further 35 mins.
Turn off the oven, keep the door closed and leave the cheesecake to cool for 1 hour. Open oven door and leave it ajar for another hour (you can use oven gloves to wedge it open). Cool for a third hour at room temperature, then cover and chill overnight. 5. Remove from the tin and carefully peel off the parchment. Dust with icing sugar and serve with cream.
The sparkling Friday brunch by celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval serving family style food to share with a selection of pan Latin favourites and Toro Toroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature mouth watering churrasco grill. Inclusive of selected beverages. Call 04 317 6000 or visit royaldiningcollection.com
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Traditional Festive Recipes
Prawn Mousse with Beetroot-Cured Salmon serves 6 INGREDIENTS
A la Turca Are you are a lover of Turkish ice-cream or coffee? Then it is your place. Cuisine Type: Turkish Rixos, The Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Tel: 04 4575454
250g prawns finely chopped 100g ricotta cheese pinch cayenne pepper zest and juice of 1 lemon plus 6 wedges to serve 75g water cress 10 radishes thinly sliced 200g beetroot cured salmon 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 6 portions of either rye bread or brown crusty rolls
Method 1. Mix the prawns, ricotta, and cayenne in a bowl, then add the juice of the lemons and some black pepper to taste. 2. Divide equally between 6 glasses. 3. Top with a handful of water cress, sliced radishes and salmon, then pop a wedge of the lemon on top. 4. Mix the lemon juice and zest with the olive oil and the mustard and drizzle over the salmon. 5. Serve with rye cakes or brown crusty rolls
Belgian Cafe
Belgian Cafe is a real treat to the taste buds. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite famous for beer and burgers. Cuisine Type: Belgian Crowne Plaza, Lobby Level, Festival City, Dubai. Tel: 04 409300
Kitchen 45 at Embassy
The Embassy is a wonderfully situated restaurant, with a setting to any top-class dining experience in Dubai. Cuisine Type: British Grosvenor House Dubai, Dubai Marina, Dubai Neighbourhood: Dubai Marina Tel: 04 3998888
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2.5k medium potatoes 6 tbsp olive oil 15g plain flour 4 sprigs of rosemary 5 garlic cloves salt & pepper
Main Course Couscous Cranberry and Hazelnut Stuffing InGREDIENTS 50g butter 1 onion finely chopped 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 1 tsp fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 150g couscous 250ml chicken vegetable stock 50g dried cranberries 25 dried apricots chunky chopped 1 orange juiced and zested 50g chopped hazelnuts 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley Method 1. Melt the butter in a large pan and add the onion and slowly cook until the onion is soft about 5 minutes will do. 2. Add the chopped garlic, fresh thyme and bay leaf, cook for another couple of minutes. 3. Add the couscous and stir well then add the hot stock. 4. Add the cranberries, apricots and the juice and zest of the orange and mix well. 5. Take off the heat and leave for 10 min to give the couscous time to swell, fluff up with a fork. 6. Stir through the nuts and the parsley.
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Epona Lounge It’s a family-friendly dining spot, ideal for the couples or families who enjoy drinks and food outside. Cuisine Type: Spanish Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Neighbourhood: Arabian Ranches Tel: 04 3618111
Hofbrauhas
It’s the best place you can dine with your family. They really know how to serve German cuisine. Cuisine Type: German JW Marriott Hotel, Abu Baker Al siddique Road, Al Rigga, Dubai. Tel: 04 6077977
Al Fanar Resturant It’s an exclusive Emirati restaurant. Ambience and theme of interiors are great. Cuisine type: Emirati/Arabic Canal Walk, Festival City Mall, Dubai Tel: 04 2329966
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Roast Turkey Based on serving 6 good portions with extra for the next day 12lb Free Range Turkey 3 firm clementines 20g fresh sage 100g butter 1lb 2oz homemade couscous ( as above ) 3 sticks celery 3 carrots ( halved lengthways )
Method 1. Remove the turkey from the fridge 1 hour before use to give the chance for the bird to rest 2. Pre-heat the oven to gas 5. 3. Zest the clementines into a bowl and set the fruit to one side. Add 2 tbsps chopped sage and mix in the butter. 4. Sit the turkey on its back on a board and rub half of the butter all over the the turkey between the meat and the skin. 5. Open up the neck cavity on the bird and put the the couscous stuffing inside the bird, secure with cocktail sticks. 6. Put the carrots and the celery into the bottom of a roasting tin to make a platform and sit the turkey on top, rub the rest of the butter and herb over the bird and season well with salt and pepper, wedge the used clementines in and amongst the bird. 7. Cover loosely with foil and place in the oven and cook for 3 hours take the foil off and cook for another 40 min with the foil removed. 8. To test if the turkey is cooked take a fork and stick it into the thickest part of the birds leg if the juices run clear it is cooked if it runs red pop it back in the oven and cook for a further 15 minutes, keep doing this process until the juices run clear. Once cooked cover well put onto a board and leave to rest for a good half hour before carving. 98
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ROAST POTATOES INGREDIENTS 2.5kg medium potatoes 6 tbsp olive oil 15g plain flour 4 sprigs of rosemary 5 garlic cloves salt & pepper METHOD 1. Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 6. 2. Peel the potatoes and cut into large chunks, put into a pan of boiling water sprinkle with a little salt, bring to the boil then simmer for 12 minutes . 3. Put the oil into a roasting tin and put into the oven to heat up. 4. When the potatoes are part cooked drain well and carefully put into the roasting tin. 5. Cover with the hot oil and sprinkle over the flour, season well with the salt and pepper and sprinkle over the rosemary and the garlic. Roast for about 1 hour or until the potatoes are a nice golden colour .
HONEY GLAZED ROOT VEGGIES INGREDIENTS 8 medium parsnips 8 medium carrots 8 shallots 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp honey METHOD 1. Peel and slice the parsnips and carrot lengthways and put into a large roasting tin. 2. Peel and half the shallots and add to the tin. 3. Drizzle over the oil and the honey and season with salt and pepper, put into the oven and roast for about 45 min or until the veggies are tender
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STIR FRIED SHREDDED SPROUTS 500g sprouts 1 oz butter 200g pancetta 2 cloves garlic pinch of dried chilli flakes s&p to taste METHOD 1. Using a food processor shred all of the sprouts and put into a large bowl. 2. In a large frying pan melt the butter and add the pancetta and garlic fry off until nice and crispy. 3. Add the sprouts, they will reduce down as you cook them, add chilli flakes to taste and sprinkle with salt and pepper
SPICED RED CABBAGE 1lb red cabbage, shredded 2 eating apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 2 red onions peeled,and diced 500ml red wine 2 tbsp light brown muscovado sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar METHOD 1. Place all of the ingredients into a large pan and mix well, cover and simmer for 45min or until tender.
TURKEY GRAVY Turkey Juices 2 tbsp plain flour 1 chicken stock cube 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp redcurrant jelly METHOD 1. Pour all the turkey juices into the roasting tin and skim off any fat. 2. Add water or veggie juices to make up to 500ml. 3. Sprinkle with flour and give a good whisking as you do this, then add the wine and allow to bubble. 4. Sprinkle over the stock cube and stir until thickened, add the mustard and the jelly and simmer.
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CRANBERRY AND ORANGE SAUCE 250g fresh cranberries 100g sugar 1 orange, juiced and zested METHOD 1. Put all of the ingredients into a pan on a medium heat and cook until all of the sugar has dissolved and the cranberries have popped. Allow to cool in a dish before serving.
HOMEMADE BAKEWELL MINCE PIES Make as 1 large tart or individual ones
4. Mix the mincemeat with the melted dark chocolate and put into the bottom of the tart case. 5. Cream together the butter and the sugar until light and fluffy. 6. Alternately add the flour eggs and ground almonds. 7. Spoon over the mincemeat mixture and bake in the oven for around 25 min or until firm to touch, leave to cool. 8. Using a free standing mixer, put all of the topping ingredients into the bowl and mix well. 9. Roughly spread on top of the sponge tart and sprinkle with the flaked almonds and serve.
CRANBERRY AND ORANGE SAUCE
For the pastry 120g chilled cubed butter 175g plain flour 1 pinch salt 60g caster sugar 1 egg yolk For The Filling 125g softened butter 125g icing sugar 25g plain flour 125g ground almonds 250g mincemeat 100g melted dark chocolate 2 eggs For The Topping 125g un-salted butter 500g icing sugar 2 tsp almond essence Handful flaked almonds To Make The Pastry 1. Put the flour,butter salt and sugar into a bowl and rub together until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg and bind together until it forms a ball then wrap in cling film and pop into the fridge for 20 min. 2. Grease and lightly flour the tin that you are using, and pre-heat the oven to gas mark 5 3. Take the pastry out of the fridge and roll out on a lightly floured surface and pop into the tin.
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HOMEMADE BAKEWELL MINCE PIES
Mulled Apple Cider 1 litre apple juice strip of 1 orange 1 cinnamon stick plus extra to garnish 3 full cloves honey or sugar to taste METHOD 1. Put all of the ingredients into a large pan and simmer until all the spices have infused. 2. Pour through a strainer into mugs or heat resistant glasses and serve decorated with a cinnamon stick enjoy.
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Spiced beetroot and orange chutney Prep time 20 mins Cook 1 hour Calories 48 Protein 1g Carbs 12g Fat 0g Saturates 0g Fibre 1g Sugar 11g Salt 0.04g
Ingredients: 1 ½ kg raw beetroot, trimmed, peeled and diced (wear gloves) 3 onions, chopped 3 eating apples, peeled and grated Zest and juice 3 oranges 2 tbsp white or yellow mustard seeds 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp ground cloves 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 700ml soy bean oil 700g golden granulated sugar Method In a preserving pan or your largest saucepan, mix together all the ingredients well. Bring to a gentle simmer, and then cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the chutney is thick and the beetroot tender. While the chutney is cooking, prepare your jars by running through a short hot wash, then put in a hot oven to sterilise for 10-15 minutes, then carefully spoon into the jars and seal while still hot. You can eat straight away but will taste better after a few weeks even a month. This will keep for up to 6 months in a cool dark place. Once opened refrigerate and eat within 2 months.
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The Circus is in town and it brought Nelly with them.
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irque Le Soir has a reputation that is truly unique, multicolored and jazzy experience and it has spread far and wide since its launch at the London in 2009 and it is one of the most talked about clubs in the world.In 2011 the circus rolled in to the UAE and Cirque le Soir Dubai flung open its doors in the prestigious Fairmont Hotel, where the club’s famous performers thrilled a new and exciting crowd. On the 1st November, Cirque le Soir crowds witnessed an iconic performance by Nelly, the American Hip-Hop artist who has been doing big with his recent hits. He performed a range of his top classic singles including, ‘Country Grammar’ and had the crowd going wild, while he also involved a couple of people from the audience. Cirque le Soir entertains guests from high profile celebrities to the biggest party animals in town, make Cirque Le Soir their regular destination on a night out, ‘World Tour’ visitors are mesmerized by a dynamic menu of entertainment including fire eaters, aerial acts, burlesque dancers, angle grinders, drummers, jugglers, acrobats, stilt walkers and many more.
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Pretty Lady Salon
Break away from the hustle and bustle of the city and be transported to complete harmony and indulgence. Connect with yourself and feel transformed inside-out. Al Mankhool Road - (opposite Al Hana Centre), Karama Tel: 04 3985255
Diva Ladies Salon
It’s a good salon situated in Media city-Tecom area. Shop R02B Icon Tower New Media City Tecom Dubai UAE Tel: 04 453 4933 Tel: 050 342 1613 ‘In my head’ Jason Derulo has many talents including performer, R&B singer and songwriter, actor and dancer. When he performed, he fired it up at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, on 15th November, giving a good launch to the Concert while proving me right about what I thought of him. This artist got the crowd geared up to his music all ‘Ridin’ Solo’ giving a good head start to the 14-time Grammy-Award winning singer, song-writer & producer Alicia Keys’. Alicia Keys brought her Set the World on Fire tour to Dubai and proved why she is one of the world’s biggest performing artists. Following a yearlong hiatus of rehabilitation and recording after a freak accident while preparing for a worldwide tour to support Jason Derulo’s second album released this fall and the tour is set to show his biggest comeback.
Jason Derulo then attended the after party at The Cavalli Club with a red carpet entrance. While we thought he was there as a guest and to enjoy a night out partying with friends, he surprised and stunned guests with his performances, singing one hit after another, giving 10-hits in a row, an hour long show! He invited the guests to dance and live it up while performing. From ‘Whatcha Say’ to ‘Talk Dirty’ he took us all to the ‘Other Side’ of a fun filled and brilliant night. Jason Derulo keeps breaking records, and this year his latest single “The Other Side” marks the sixth time the singer/ songwriter has had a single in the top 10.
Avalon Beauty Salon
Avalon Salon offers best hair care and style in International city. France Cluster Building Q-10, Shop 14 , International City Tel: 050 709 4223
Elite Beauty Studio They will change your looks by their magical scissors. Jumeirah 1,al wasl road,villa G1/U2 Tel: 04 3442882
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Dubai Marina
Dreamworks Spa 04 368 9 408 Manuella Ladies Beauty Salon 04 422 1904 Jacques la Coupe Beauty Salon 04 445 8 381 Twinkle Toes 04 457 1 024 Kaya Skin Clinic 04 450 8 438 VLCC - Marina 04 447 1 488 Beauty Factory +971 4 447 3209 Franck Provost Salon +971 4 362 9865 Hair Cut Gents Salon +971 4 447 2162 Park Lane Salon +971 4 363 9995 Icicle Spa +971 4 454 8 330 Desire Beauty Salon +971 4 430 8770 Elixir Spa 04 399 5000 Caracalla Spa 04 399 5555 Mary Foot Spa 04 440 4888 Moulin Rouge Beauty Salon 04 457 2748 Nail Candy Beauty Spa 04 4257788 Style & Class 04 447 7284 Zouari Hair Salon +971 4 315 2130 Cherry Hair Salon +971 4 399 8838 N.Bar +971 4 399 9009 Glamour Beauty Salon +971 4 435 6900 110 SPAFAERY
Spa at the Address +971 4 436 7777 B/Attitude Spa 04 399 8888 Red Dragon Gym 04 439 0 327
Jumeirah Beach Residence
1847 Men Salon 04 422 1847 Beauty Within Hair & Beauty Spa, JBR 04 430 8719 Lily Pond Spa 04 435 5780 04 - 3232580 - office La Sirene Beauty Salon & Spa 04 435 5780 Sasha Beauty Salon 04 395 2007 Tilia & Finn 04 437 0636 Mary Foot Spa 04 440 4888 0506880900 The White Room Spa 04 453 4152 Jumeirah Lake Towers 04 4228997 Naturopathy Touch JLT 04 452 6969 Natalie Beauty Saloon 04 435 8066 Amore Hair & Beauty Salon 04 435 6474 Essa Beauty 04 374 4288 W Gents Salon 04 450 8810 Youngsters Hair & Spa 04 434 3911 Sunface Beauty Salon 04 453 9784 055 1067610
Persona Ladies & Gents Salon 04 422 8205 Senses Salon JLT 04 457 2290 Scentsations Ladies Salon 04 364 9276 GQ Men’s Hair Lounge 04 434 0518 Alessia Beauty Center Dubai 04 447 1599 Juan Salon 04 438 9570 Avant Garde Beauty Centre 04 450 8607 Zen Asia Spa 04 457 2374 Friends and the City Salon 04 450 3600 Bellissima Lounge Ladies Salon 04 448 4690
Glamour Beauty Salon 04 435 6900 Famous Beauty Salon 04 346 1100
Jumeirah Beach Road & Al Wasl Road
Natural Touch Beauty Salon 04 346 5164 Nail Station Paris 04 349 0123 Slim Spa 04 321 3485
Sheikh Zayed Road
Beauty Connection Spa 043213553 04 - 3809282 ESSENTIAL BEAUTY SALON 04 395 5909 Al Wasl Road Grand Bliss Relaxology Thai Massage & Spa 04 349 3490 Jumeirah 1 Pastels Salon 04 388 3534
Beauty & Spas Address: Murjan 3; Jumeirah Beach Residence Neighborhood : Jumeirah Beach Residence Phone: 04 356622 Hours: Mon - Sun: 10:00 - 22:00
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Rebecca Treston @ Euromed 04 394 5422 Reflection Hair and Beauty Centre 04 3944595 Machka Beauty & Body Design 04 3288800 Cooper Dermatology Clinic 04 346 6671 Galina’s Beauty Salon 04 3418851 The Nail Spa 04 339 9078 04 452 2262 04 - 3232268 Style To Go 04 4518007 Hairworks 04 3994 432 Saray Spa 04 414 6754 Talise Spa 04 3666 818 Cleopatra’s Spa 04 324 7700 Spadunya 04 439 3669 Galina’s Beauty Salon 04 341 8851 Al Shunnar Plastic Surgery 4 395 3033 The Nail Emporium 04 3447732 Info Salons Middle East 04 331 7180 Maria Dowling 04 345 4225 JetSet 04 399 5005 Salon Ink 04 385 4402
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VOG Color Your Life 04 380 8960 Toni & Guy 04 324 4900 Sisters Beauty Lounge 04 339 8500 Hairworks 04 394 0777 Tips&Toes 04 399 0550 Beautiful Times Salons and Spa 04 352 9966 055-7814891 Korean Beauty Salon 04 335 8042 Revival Beauty Salon Dubai 050 651 3411 Pretty Lady Salon 04 398 5255 Michael’s Beauty Salon 04 3952393 Pine Spa 04 3996566 Simply Skin Medical Spa 04 3456080 Glitz Beauty Center 04 3408380 Beauty Top Saloon 04 3577405 21 Ladies Salon 04 3355910 Aahna Ladies Salon 04 3965253 Abha Ladies Saloon 04 3516636 Afro Hair Beauty Saloon 04 3431485 Al Dorra Beauty Saloon 04 3987717
Spas/Beauty/Perso 04 358 6261 Patsi Collins Beauty Salon 04 2869923 vanityboxdubai 04 370 9911 Real Touch Beauty Center 04 3344800 En Vogue Beauty Center 04 3929969 Be Yourself Spa 04 4377882 Pink Pearl Beauty Salon 04 4255399
SensAsia 04 354 9228 Talise Ottoman Spa 04 453 0455 Thai Privilege Spa Dubai 04 348 9679 One&Only Private Spa 04 440 1040 Amara Spa 04 602 1234 Armani/SPA 04 888 3888
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Tel: +971 4 447 1860 Mobile: +971 50 734 3521 info@marybeautysalon.com marybeautysalon.com/gallery.aspx facebook.com/marybeautysalon Location: Shop B007, One Lake Plaza, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, UAE (infront of Dubai Marina Metro)
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