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SPAFaery November Issue 2013
Luxury - Style - Wellbeing
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Maxi Lash Collection Make-up Spring 2013
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Gold is back
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Caviar
Autumn 2013 Nail Enamel and Top Coat collection
Beauty
Turn back time with the breakthrough Pevonia Myoxy-Caviar
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5 Shades Of Red
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10 Home Remedies For Acne
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My Hottest Diy Tricks Of The Month
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Stephanie Swain:
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Sports Luxe
From Marilyn Monroe to Rihanna, red lipstick is the ultimate sexy staple.. Combat acne with natural ingredients
Cures for pimples from Mother Nature
British freelance make-up artist
How to channel your inner athlete without breaking a sweat
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10 Tips To Get Your Body Beach
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Halloween Treats At Yhi Spa
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Happiness Funda
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Clean Your Home With Stuff In Your
While exercise and diet go hand in hand, just a few changes to your diet can have great effects.
We give you some tried and tested tricks to make you feel happier. It’s time to wage war with the germs in your home.
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When Dubai Turns Pink
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Etienne Rayssac
THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEE BOTTLE
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CONTENTS fitness 60
Weight Loss Mantras
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Fitness First Yogathon Raises Aed12,000 In Aid Of Dubai Autism Centre
wellbeing 58
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Mo for movember, mo for moustaches & mo for money !
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Colour all the way
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The Desi Style
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Sweet and Sour Salmon
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Pick & Mix Salad
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Pro Art Gallery to Place the Spotlight on “Emotional Colors’’
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A Festival of Nine Nights
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La petite Robe Noire
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CONTENTS travel 92
World of Wellnes.
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Talise Spa: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
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Affordable luxury at: De La Mer Day Spa
entertainment 100
You Health Is In Your Hands.
104 House United: Bringing house to Dubai 106 Top picks this November
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Rami Jabali Salon Rami Jabali Salon & Spa is considered one of Dubai’s top hair salons. With its dedicated team of best international hairdressers, the salon offers affordable hair services.
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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 Editorial Team: Sacha Shaw Sumayyah Abu-hulayel Creative Team: Sally Hoteit Bara’ah Al Najjar Contributors: Garima Yadav Saniyah Hassan Roselou Warren
As the winter season fast approaches, all the hot spots are re-opening and there are events sprouting in every direction. Have no fear; Spafaery is here to help you with where to be seen and the trendiest things to be wearing, as well as diet tips and fitness regimes that will be sure to get you into that special frock this season. Look forward to cool brunches on a weekend and rooftop parties, watching the sunset by night. We will also cover events such as fashion shows, couples retreats and amazing restaurants to visit with family or with that special someone.
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luxury Style wellbeing You can expect to hear about all of the best restaurants here in Dubai, whether it’s authentic street cuisine or a 5* restaurant where you can really indulge and treat yourself. Not only will we be talking about the food that we love, but also what the bars have to offer. If you prefer the more cultural experience, we will also be letting you in on all of the exciting places you can visit, from authentic markets where you can get a feel for the real Dubai, to cultural celebrations where you will be accepted with a warm welcome. Look out for our article about Navratri Festival and things to expect this Eid.
Editor’s Note
Welcome to the first issue of Spafaery, the spirit of well-being in Dubai
We know that a hectic city can take its toll. Spafaery is the UAE’s new insider guide to achieving health, happiness and wellbeing amidst the buzz of the city. We’re here to let you in on the hottest haunts, the best beauty tips and the latest fitness crazes. As your faeries, we’re here to make your life easier and help you flourish, because we know that looking after the small things can have a huge impact on how good you feel. This month we review one of Dubai’s top salons, Rami Jabali Salon & Spa, and see if it deserves the hype (spoiler: it does). We test out a bunch of health and fitness apps and pose the question, ‘can your smartphone really increase your wellbeing?’ We also share some healthy recipes and DIY beauty tips to keep you glowing including some tried and tested happiness tips to keep you smiling. In every issue, you can expect features like these, as well as reviews and points of view from real people. We will be digging around for the hidden gems in the city, finding the best healthy eateries in town, where to go if you want to treat yourself to a pamper session, including helpful fitness and diet tips that we have personally tried & tested. We can’t wait to see you become the best version of yourself! We hope you enjoy, xxx The Spafaeries
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Paris shines under the springtime spotlight. A playground where the stakes are high.
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erched on spiky heels, the beauty queen dances her way through the capital with a sly step like no one else can. Fresh and enigmatic, rebellious and captivating, she loves to woo her prey and make heads spin. Instinctively chic, her allure is delightfully irresistible. Passionate about colours, she knows how to use them. Without a second thought, she plays with a delicate pink to magnify her dazzling complexion and rosebud lips. She intuitively chooses purple to focus attention on her mysterious eyes. She cleverly opts for the new “must-have” mascara, her most essential accessory, to doll-up maxi lashes in a flash. She casts a spell over the entire city in the blink of an eye!
“If there’s a woman here who dares to show her face in public without mascara, raise your hand right now!” If you step out before dressing up your lips with gloss or lipstick, raise your hand! These two essential tools know how to make any woman an addict. They’re so easy to apply that girls master the technique as children. Natalia Vodianova is no longer a school girl experimenting on her eyes and lips to follow fancy-free whims. Now that she is a beauty icon and master in the art of seduction, she knows better than anyone that mascara is an absolute “must”. You simply can’t live without it. Eyes without mascara seem naked, even vacant. eyes are the windows to the soul, so they say. Thanks to this new mascara’s innovative texture and efficient brush, you can see that her heart is immense, her love is deep, and her soul is as pure as a crystal ball through eyes hemmed with ultra-thick lashes. There’s nothing quite as effective as this attention-grabbing black cloak to showcase the enchanting transparency of her eyes and to make yours stand out: pure perfection! » Creative Director
Eye-catching accessories an all-purpose eyeliner, mascara’s ideal accomplice
“If there’s a woman here who dares to show her face in public without mascara, raise your hand right now!” SPAFAERY
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An angelic complexion
Météorites Perles du Paradis Illuminating, sparkling powder
The fresher the complexion, the more striking the eyes become! To illuminate skin with an angelic halo, Guerlain’s legendary pearls are getting a boost and coming out in an XXL limited edition size. This devilishly beautifying compact features six skin-toned and pastel shades. The traditional correcting colours – blue and green – have been cunningly replaced by pink, to brighten dull areas, and silver, to reflect ambient light and ensure one-of-a-kind radiance. Dark zones disappear, greyness is erased and fatigue vanishes. The face lights up and shimmers subtly, revitalized and instantly awakened, as if by magic. This sheer, refreshing effect embellishes absolutely every type of complexion.
The soft, caressing, pale pink powder puff is topped with an elegant black bow in tribute to women’s inherently feminine flair.
A fresh, tantalising smile In a snap, the golden case of Rouge Automatique unveils its exclusive, collector shades. For thirst-quenching, glistening lips, Kiss Kiss Gloss is back with two delicious hues of pink and coral.
TWO coloRs Fuchsia like 870 Cherry Pink Orange like 849 Frizzy Mango
Two brilliant harmonies The Rouge Automatique nude lipsticks 601 Romance and 600 Ballade The Shine Automatique purple lipsticks 762 Rendez-vous and 761 Flirt 14 14
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The it-accessory mascara eyes’ ultimate ally volume creating - curl sculpting mascara A woman’s eyes are charming trump cards, foolproof tools of persuasion and irresistible weapons for luring in the next victim. What’s her trick? Mascara! It dresses them up, wakes them up, clearly defining and intensifying eyes to make them breathtakingly sublime. Guerlain has reinvented this indispensable beauty accessory. Applied in the blink of an eye, it makes eyes instantly captivating. Introducing Maxi Lash, the mascara that makes every woman’s dreams come true. Simple to use, easy and flattering to wear, a guarantee for gorgeous eyes every time. Once she’s tried the it-mascara she can’t live without it.
Maxi lashes in the blink of an eye for breathtakingly beautiful eyes… The luxury of simplicity. The innovative, highly sophisticated formula. The carefree, flawless application. The smooth, supple texture that’s easy to work with. The layers that can be piled
on ever so delicately to create just the right volume for each and every mood and moment. Instant, stylish, longlasting magic.
An innovative formula for maximum volume, curls and hold. Experience astonishing volume and staggering curls.
The secret is in the combined action of three remarkable polymers. The first one wraps the lashes in extremely adherent oils, coating and thickening the lashes. The second one, made with supple waxes, acts like a conditioner, softening the lashes so you can sculpt them into just the right shape and style. The last one forms a thin film, coating the lashes to trap the wax and set the amazing curve. Perfectly complementary and brimming with quality care, this high-performance trio sheathes and sets the results consistently for lasting effect.
The wonder of truly intense colour.
A vibrant black, delicately dispersed for impeccable uniformity, showcases the lashes with its deep, captivating, mirrorlike and totally incomparable hue.
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GOLD IS BACK
Autumn 2013 Nail Enamel and Top Coat collection
In Autumn 2013, there’s some surprising black magic casting a spell over the Bourjois manicure... With Gold is Back enter a glam, dark world where nails become bewitching jewels, decorated with enchanting enamels and top coats, ready to cast their golden spell. Beware of their charm! You’re probably already spellbound by this collection of 5 high fashion shades with their original tints and black/gold allure.
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Nail Enamel Monster Blood
BoURjoIS MAkE-Up TIp foR IMpRESSIVE, SpEllBINDING NAIlS:
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• STEp 1: Apply 29 Monster Blood. • STEp 2: Apply one of the three transparent Nail Enamels & Top Coat inlaid with neo-glitter: 30 Ghost lovers, 32 Vampire Vanity or 33 Enchanting potion. • STEP 3: Say the magic word and it’s dry: my nails are painted in a unique supernatural black and gold lacquer! and to finish off the enchantment! • on my lips, Rouge Edition 18 Violine Strass. • And on my eyes, Volume Glamour Ultra Black Mascara or khôl kajal for an intense gaze.
NEW 1 Seconde Nail Enamel • 29 Monster Blood • 31 Dangerous Wish NEW 1 Seconde Nail Enamel & Top Coat • 30 Ghost Lovers • 32 Vampire Vanity • 33 Enchanting Potion Rouge Edition Lipstick • 18 Violine Strass Volume Glamour Mascara • Ultra Black Khôl Kajal
THE BOURJOIS BONUS 1 Seconde Nail Enamel & Top Coat are applied alone or over the 2 new 1 Seconde Nail Enamel shades in the collection, but they can also transform any nail enamel you want! A wow effect in one single coat!
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Vampire vanity Nail Enamel Monster blood + Top coat Ghost lovers Nail Enamel Dangerous wish + Top coat Enchanting potion
MONSTER BLOOD
Intense black infused with fine, golden pearly extracts to give a touch of mystery.
DANGEROUS WISH
A seriously dangerous shade: golden and holographic glitter of varying sizes captured in a black base. To suit your whim...
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GHOST LOVERS Metallic powder effect
A black-tinged transparent base, inlaid with fine golden pearly extracts creating a surprising shimmering shade with metallic tints, ready to haunt your nails.
VAMPIRE VANITY Gold leaf effect
Vampires in a bottle! Gold leaf effects, jealously guarded in a transparent base, for chic and precious nails.
ENCHANTING POTION Sequin effect
A potion whose main ingredient is a high concentration of golden sequins to give the effect of magic to your fingertips.
PRESS CONTACTS BOURJOIS 12-14 rue Victor Noir,92521 Neuilly-surSeine cedex. Tel.: +33 (0)1 46 43 44 01. Fax: +33 (0)1 46 43 42 88.
Société par Actions Simplifiée au capital de 5.000.000e. 562 082 511 R.C.S. Nanterre. Photos credits: model shot - photographer: Pascal Raso. Obligatory mention: Bourjois.
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Turn back time with the breakthrough Pevonia Myoxy-Caviar Caviar Timeless Repair cream
CAVIAR
Minimizes the visual signs of aging. Stop turning your face away from the mirror, start looking younger with Pevonia Ligne Myoxy-Caviar Caviar Timeless Repair cream. The smooth texture of the timeless repair cream easily absorbs into the skin and gives it a healthy, youthful glow. An opulent tri-phase homogenized cream, time repair is enriched with caviar, pearl and escutox, which are all abundant in potent actives to effectively counteract aging. Pevonia Ligne MyoxyCaviar Caviar Timeless Repair cream provides outstanding rejuvenating results and helps banish wrinkles while increasing suppleness and oxygenation. Pevonia Myoxy Caviar Timeless repair cream counteracts the imprint of time to reveal a timeless, youthful and radiant complexion. Available across all leading spas and salons, the Timeless repair cream is priced at AED 982. You can also contact Momentum Beauty Products on 04-3343823 for further details.
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ABOUT PEVONIA- NATURAL INGREDIENTS PROFESSIONAL RESULTS: Elite eco-friendly skincare line, Pevonia- Natural Ingredients professional results offers over 300 at-home products and more than 150 professional in-spa treatments. Pevonia provides effective natural skincare solutions for women, men, teens, and preteens of every skin type. Nature’s purest holistic botanical and marine elements synergize with high-tech manufacturing to deliver remarkable visible results. Made with organic extracts, Pevonia maintains a harmonious balance with precious resources by offering fully recyclable, completely biodegradable or reusable packaging, and refraining from any form of animal testing. Free from parabens, alcohol, anolin, mineral oil, PABA, artificial colors, formaldehyde, sodium lauryl sulfate, and urea, Pevonia delivers outstanding skincare results while creating greener tomorrows for generations to come. 20 20
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Shades Of Red From Marilyn Monroe to Rihanna, red lipstick is the ultimate sexy staple. Here I have chosen my TOP 5 must have reds. $7.19
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Illamasqua
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Oh how I love Barry M….. I’ve always been a fan of Barry M, as well as being purse friendly this product really defies the saying you get what you pay for. The lipstick has a soft smooth texture and is packed full of moisture, I can honestly say it stayed put all day, it even stood the food and drinks test.
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Illamasqua is a bit more of a make-up splurge, but let me tell you ladies it’s definitely worth it. I’ve been using-Illamasqua products for about 2 years now and they are one of my favourites. All their make up is very high in pigment, so the colour is literally show stopping and will get you lots of comments, as I did when wearing it. There are two choices, matte or glossy, I chose matte. I’d say it’s a bit harder to apply but after the first time you get used to it and it glides on perfectly. If you’re someone whose lips tend to dry out easily I would suggest applying balm first.
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I have been using Mac products on and off for about 10 years now, I’d say if you’re not too clued up on make-up that Mac is a safe go-to as they never disappoint. I chose the matte lip in Ruby, but if you’re not too keen on using matte they also do a great satin range which still has that vibrant colour and is easier to apply and is less dry.
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-Kate Moss lasting finish matte Kate Moss for Rimmel is a high street must have, it’s a steal and glides on like a dream. I was a bit cynical when first seeing Kate Moss for Rimmel but actually this lipstick turned out to be very reliable. Once applying in the morning I only had to re-apply three times. It’s a very deep sultry red and fits perfect for every skin tone.
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Victoria’s Secret
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Keep your pout perfect in this Victoria Secrets SHOWSTOPPER. This red is perfect for all skin tones and just gives you that pick me up that your outfit may need, again this tone works for all skin tones either worn alone or layered under a pout popping shimmer gloss this shade made me feel fabulous.
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SALON
Rose Salon
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
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
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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Home-Made Recipes:
Get Rid of those Dark Circles ‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder’ is an ancient saying but one thing is true, it is the eyes that attract everyone. But when there are dark patches under your eyes then unfortunately they lose their charm. Dark circles are the result of lack of sleep, stress, dehydration, pigmentation, anaemic tendency and unhealthy lifestyle choices. Garima Yadav brings forth some easy to make and follow home-made recipes to get rid of those dark patches.
Tomato paste:
Rose water:
Almond oil:
Mint leaves:
Orange juice and Glycerine:
Cucumber and potato:
One of the best home remedies for dark circles. Just take two tomatoes, one tablespoon of lemon juice and a pinch of gram flour and turmeric powder. Blend all of this in a mixer. Apply this thick paste around your eyes. Rinse it off after about 15-20 minutes. Do this at least three times a week.
This natural ingredient is extremely beneficial for the delicate skin around the eyes. Apply a little almond oil around the eyes and leave it overnight. Next day, rinse it off with cold water.
Mix orange juice and glycerine together. Apply it regularly for better results. It is a very effective remedy to get rid of dark circles.
Take cotton pads and soak them in rose water for a few minutes. Put these soaked cotton pads on your closed eyes. Keep your eyes closed for about 10 minutes. Rose water will rejuvenate the skin around the eyes.
Crush the mint leaves in a mixer or mortar. Apply it around the eyes. Leave it on for some time and then rinse off with water. It is sure to make you feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
Putting slices of cucumber or potato over your eyes and relaxing for a while has a soothing effect on your dark circles. Besides this you can apply fresh juices of cucumber and potato around the eyes for better results.
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FRIDAY BRUNCH ON THE 24TH FLOOR Sumptuous flavours, breathtaking views, convenient location and great value for money – the perfect ingredients to your Friday brunch. Give your weekends the lift they deserve as you tantalise your taste buds with inspiring international flavours presented with traditional Thai style. Price: Starts at AED 155 per person
For enquiries and reservations: Tel: +971 4 317 4515 Email: dine.dtdu@dusit.com Web: dusitthanidubai.dusit.com
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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
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10 Home remedies for acne Cures for Pimples from Mother Nature
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cne is not a critical disease, but of course, it is a ‘big’ problem for those who are conscious about their looks. It bothers teenagers the most. And if not treated well, these seemingly harmless pimples can leave lasting marks on your face. You might be familiar with a number of remedies that are readily available in the market for this problem, which give no guarantee for results. But don’t worry; there are some natural ways to cure pimples without any side-effects. No, you don’t have to go out searching for that, but can do it yourself in your home’s comfort. SpaFaery team has found out some inexpensive ways for you to say goodbye to pimples, with items available right there in your kitchen. Here are some quick and simple home remedies for acne...
1 Lime-honey drink
You might have heard that a lime-honey drink can help you get clear skin. But a lime juice and honey mask is also proven to help with pimples. Apply the mask on face for ten minutes and remove it with a warm washcloth.
2 Cinnamon Mix two teaspoons of honey with a pinch of cinnamon powder (preferably homemade or organic), apply as mask on your face. Leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it away with cold water. Repeat it twice or three times a week. After two weeks you will feel the difference.
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
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3 Fresh cilantro Grind finely a handful of fresh cilantro leaves. Mix it with fresh turmeric paste or organic turmeric powder. Apply it on face for 20-30 minutes. It will make pimples vanish, with its healing and anti-bacterial properties.
4 Cucumber Cucumber is an all-in-one solution. You can eat it for weight loss and put slices on your eyes for relaxation. Also, applying cucumber pulp or thin cucumber slices regularly on face will cure pimples. It is effective for both oily skin and normal skin. Add a pinch of turmeric to it.
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Aloe vera Apply aloe vera pulp to your face. Leave till it dries, then rinse with cold water. Aloe vera will smoothen and clear your skin. It’s a really good home remedy for burns too. Apply aloe vera gel or pulp on the affected area. The burn marks will disappear within a few weeks.
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Freshly ground mint leaves paste or its extract is great when used as facemask. Apply it to your face overnight for two weeks.
7 Garlic
Garlic may be stinky, bwwwut it can make wonders if you apply its juice on acne at least for 30 minutes. Wash it away with green gram powder instead of soap. You can see the difference on your face. But this method is not recommended for sensitive skins.
9 Apple cider
Apple cider is always a handy product in a kitchen cupboard. But did you know that it’s a powerful cure for pimples? Apply apple cider on your pimples with a cotton ball. After a few minutes, wash your face with cold water.
Crush holy basil. Apply it on the pimples for 15 minutes. Wash it off with normal water. As holy basil has a dye property, wash your hands with soap after applying mask.
10 Rose water tips
The acidic property of lemon can be very useful in treating acne at home. Lemon will clean dirt accumulated on the pores and will harden the sebum. Just take a slice of lemon and rub it on the affected area and leave it for few hours before rinsing your face with clean water. Another way to treat acne is to mix lemon juice with rose water in equal amount and then with this solution wash the affected area properly.
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DIY TIPS & TRICKS
TONER
BODY SCRUB
MASSAGE HAIR MASK
My Hottest DIY
Tricks Of The Month Tried & Tested
Look no further than your kitchen cupboard for some of the best penny saving beauty tips. Create your own spa at home; here I will share with you every month a few of my favourite tried and tested beauty tips that will leave you feeling and looking AMAZING inside and out. 26 26
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Strengthen your nails with garlic
Such a great tip as my nails are constantly breaking, just as I get them to a length I am happy with they break on a major scale. Take a clove of garlic, just one will do the trick add to your base coat before applying your favourite nail varnish, it will strengthen the nail, it really does work.
Almond oil
Almond oil is brilliant for those dark circles we all get at some point. Gently rub under the eye every night before bed. This will brighten and hydrate as well as leaving skin silky smooth soft with a warm glow. Almond oil is my new can’t live without beauty product.
Olives
Olives high in minerals and are believed to help fight signs of ageing and give your skin a healthy boost. They also contain antioxidants and an inflammatory so do great work for your insides too as well as being delicious.
Coconut cream
Coconut cream is another one that has lots of benefits, it’s great to drink, helps to hydrate and is amazing for the skin. What most people don’t realise is that it can be used on hair also and is very effective; it can promote hair growth, and strengthen and revive hair. Massage into the scalp every night for two weeks and you will see the difference.
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice has lots of benefits whether you are drinking it or applying straight to your skin. Lemon juice is great to use to exfoliate your skin; it naturally reveals brighter skin and even skin tone.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is amazing as a face scrub, it instantly made my skin seem brighter and more refreshed. I wouldn’t use it every day but as a quick skin boost it really did the trick. As you will have noticed baking soda is used in toothpastes, as I don’t like having to pay silly amounts for something I have at home already I started dipping my tooth brush in my baking soda pot once a week, after the first time you could instantly tell the difference, they were visibly brighter and it wasn’t only me that noticed it. SPAFAERY
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Sea salt
As many of my DIY beauty tips Sea salt has so many uses, I love creating my own body scrubs. One of my favourites is sea salt, olive oil and honey. This makes for the most delicious body scrub with amazing results. Sea salt on its own can also be used gently on the face to remove black heads, I wouldn’t recommend using it more than once a week on your face as it can be a bit rough for the face. Sea salt can also be used to boost circulation and reduce cellulite, there are so many pricey cellulite products on the market I can honestly say for me, I will never have to buy one again.
The most delicious body scrub with amazing results Honey
Honey is a great natural product that can be used in facials or hair mask’s there is literally no end to the advantages of honey. When used on your skin it will soften it and give you an amazing glow. In later issues I will be going into more detail on the different ways to use honey, trust me there are LOADS.
Oregano
I was shocked when I discovered oregano was powerful antioxidant and antiinflammatory. It also protects skin from environmental toxins which is a great tip if you’re like me and live in a big city. I’m constantly worried about what the environment is doing to my skin. I have been adding oregano into my food now for a few weeks and I haven’t had a pimple for a while now. Coincidence? I’m not sure, but it’s tasty anyway. 28 28
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Fresh ginger
Another must know tip. Ginger activates blood circulation, radiates the skin, improves tone and also fights colds and bad breath. The best ways to add ginger into your daily routine is to cut it up into small pieces add to water with ice.
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Faeries Pick FITNESS
BEAUTY/STYLE
Insider tips to dress for your
Unique Shape...
Knowing your body shape as a woman really is key to successful dressing. No matter what the trends of the season are, you should always stick to your body shape. Studies have shown a whopping 44% of women don’t know what their body shape is, a massive 99% buy clothes that don’t fit or suit their shape and 1 out of 3 buy clothes that they never wear. Here are my tips to ensure every woman can look their best just by following these simple rules.
Gold’s Gym
Big Apple
From the moment you walk into The Big Apple at Jumeirah Emirates Towers, you know you’ve come to a place where fitness really matters. G round Floor, Jumeirah Emirates Shopping Boulevard, Sheikh Zayed Road Tel: 04 3198660
Bodylines leisure & Fitness Club
They will increase your energy levels and refreshing your body with their professional hands. 6th Floor, Towers Rotana Hotel Near Dubai International Financial Centre Tel: 04 3122556
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tyling is all about wearing clothes that balance out your frame and help to create the best look that suits your shape. HOURGLASS shapes should look out for structured jackets; they will give your shoulders more definition, pull you in at the waist and skim your hips. A waist cinching belt will work wonders to help define the waist not only for the HOURGLASS shape but APPLE and ATHLETIC.
If your shoulders and bust are much wider than your bottom half try not to do what so many women do and hide behind shapeless smock dresses. Show off your assets with a dress that highlights your slim waist. You will find pleated details in skirts or trousers will help balance out your bust. Broad shouldered girls
should steer clear of strapless dresses. Instead, opt for a cap sleeve or a little strap to give optical illusion that your shoulders are closer together. Halterneck dresses will make your shoulders look bigger, APPLE shape ladies should steer clear but they are ideal for PEAR shapes as they will help balance your slim shoulders and wider hips.
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Gold’s Gym is the largest gym chain in the world, recognized for our passion, unique heritage, and experience as the authority on fitness. Al Maktoum Road, Near Clock Tower, Deira Tel: 04 4514400
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cooped and cowl necklines will flatter top APPLE shaped women, show off your assets and draw attention upwards, away from a broader bottom half ideal for both APPLE and PEAR shapes. If you have an ATHLETIC shape the key here is to create your curves for a more feminine look, asymmetric lines and pleating details will help you to achieve this. A sweetheart neckline will also add curves to the ATHLETIC shape. Wearing matching coloured tights and shoes or nude coloured shoes on bare legs will elongate your legs, making them look longer and you taller and slimmer. An empire line will work well; it will pull you in at your most narrow point, just below the bust. Also great for APPLE shape ladies are wide legged trousers as they will balance you out. PEAR shapes should try avoiding tops that cut off at the hips. Instead go for a dress with wide straps which will balance you out at the bottom. Peplums are amazing for HOURGLASS figures as they enhance your curves in all the right places. PETITE shapes should look for ways to lengthen there limbs, try tucking in a cardigan or a shirt into high wasted trousers. This will help elongate your frame.
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Tribefit
TribeFit is all about ‘social fitness’ and encourages members to widen their social circle and keep in shape at the same time TribeFit, Silverene Tower, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE Tel: 800 TRIBE (87423)
Core Direction
Not a ‘gym’ in the strictest sense, Core Direction revolves around group exercise – from high-energy body pump classes to lower impact exercise such as yoga. Office # 1401, 14th Floor, White Crown Building, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre, Tel: 043626385 Tel: 800 TRIBE (87423)
U Concept
An exclusive boutique gym, U Concept has art on its walls and a set of DJ decks U concept (DIFC) LLC, office 891, GV04, Level , DIFC Street , P.O.Box 75233, Dubai Tel: 04 3449060
The Shack
Providing a sense of community and friendly attention, The Shack seems like a cool place to call your own. Kite Surfing Beach, Umm Suqeim; Jumeirah Tel: 0567959451 SPAFAERY
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Stephanie Swain:
British freelance Make-up artist As the show season has come to an end get the latest looks this A/W. Here we chat to British freelance make-up artist Stephanie Swain on how to get the key looks of the season, that will make sure you are bang on trend and stand out from the crowd.
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he trends for AW/13 are perfect for the party season that’s coming up. Plenty of metallic were seen on the runway on shows such as Jason Wu and Christian Dior. Brows were kept big and groomed so look to Cara delevingne for your brow inspiration this A/W. If you’re after more of a themed make up look, head back to the sixties as many designers like Anna Sui, Emilio Pucci and Rag & Bone took ideas from this era. For a more classic look this autumn opt for warm berry shades such as cranberry, wine, burgundy and aubergine on the eyes or lips. These were all seen at shows like Lanvin, Vera Wang and Gucci. Chanel’s Rouge Allure lipstick in Pirate would be a perfect cranberry shade and has a lovely luminous finish. Dewy skin is key this season so ensure you have a great skin care regime in place, I’d recommend Estee Lauders Advanced Night Repair for radiant skin all round. Highlight with a shimmer product such as MAC Soft and Gentle along your cheek bones and on the brow bone for a luminous finish and add a gloss to the lips for a healthy glow.
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Sumayyah Abu-Hulayel shows you how to channel your inner athlete
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f, like me, you would run a mile from a gym, stubbornly disregarding the irony, you can channel your inner athlete with the Sports Luxe trend without even breaking a sweat. Featuring heavily in the fashion shows of the last few seasons and still going strong, it looks as though it’s here for the long run. Sports Luxe is all about a kind of laid-back luxury, mixing athletic shapes with luxurious fabrics, creating the sort of juxtaposition the fashion world thrives on. Go-faster stripes on silky low-slung lounge pants? This is sportswear for people who refuse to perspire. The Spring/Summer 2014 shows are packed with everything from tiny tennis skirts for courting attention, to slouchy sweats for those more inclined to recline. Even Victoria Beckham, who has built a reputation on resolutely sticking to ultra feminine silhouettes and sexy wiggle dresses, has joined team Sports Luxe.
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he godfather of Sports Luxe, Alexander Wang, lives up to his renown this fashion week, mixing sporty silhouettes with deliciously plush fabrics like his cheerleader skirt in the butteriest peachy leather. While Donna Karan pairs wedge trainers with a silk bias cut gown, with a result less Lily Allen and more parallel-universe, 90’s Kate Moss. Fyodor Golan’s London Fashion Week collection’s exuberant union of easy sportswear and whimsical luxury is sheer delight. I struggle to think of an occasion to which I wouldn’t relish arriving in his over-sized motif jumper and lavish technicolour feather skirt. A modern reincarnation of the bomber jacket can add a sporty touch to the daintiest of dresses. Marc by Marc Jacobs’ silky red version elevates the American teen jock staple to something quite dazzling. And across the nostalgia pond, parkas are no longer the reserve of Brit-Pop rejects, and you should definitely (maybe) invest in a shiny luxe version, pair it with a midi skirt and a spiky heel. Oasis on the Ipod: optional For the slightly less heavyweight purses there is Ksubi; the masters of baroque and roll sportswear. Imagine the hippest kids in town made a pit stop in the 90’s on their way to 18th century Versaille, and then go buy their elaborate brocade hoodie. For a subtler take on the trend, accessorize like a champion. Add a bowling bag like Givenchy’s Lucrezia Bowling Bag or look out for the new backpack version of Philip Lim’s much-coveted Pashli bag. Accessories-wise, the runaway winner on the Spring/Summer runways was the visor. Once the reserve of the work-shy aristocracy to preserve their pallor (lest they be mistaken for peasants), visors have made a grand comeback. With offerings from DKNY, Phillip Lim and (mostly notably) Marni, who sent all the models down the Milan runway in a stunning array of visors, ranging from the simple to the simply spectacular. The baseball cap is also enjoying a deluxe revival, with likes of Cara Delevingne at the ‘selfie’ vanguard. Strike gold by pairing Brian Litchenberg’s ‘Féline’ twill cap with a boyish trouser suit.
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he Sports Luxe trend has inevitably filtered through to the high-street, culminating disastrously in Rihanna’s chintzy reinterpretation of gym gear for River Island this season. In a more successful high-street adaptation, Top Shop introduced their ‘Surf Luxe’ collection, a thrilling mix of surf themed neons and minerals in sleek, athletic shapes; a kind of tasty fashion surf and turf.
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ot only has this athletic trend infiltrated the high-street, but encouragingly, it has reflected in many of the model’s physiques as well: stronger, less waifish but still lean as greyhounds. Whereas before they looked as though they could be knocked over with a mere sigh, they now look more likely to do the knocking over (or the knocking out). Sumptuous, sports-inspired looks dominated the Spring/Summer catwalks; so whether you’re a prime athlete or a prima donna expect the shops to be awash with gorgeous sporty pieces to set your heart racing. Personally, I hope Sports Luxe is here to stay; it offers a seductive alternative for those of us who prefer ‘working it’ to working out.
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Tips To Get Your Body Beach Ready
Getting ready to hit the beach this summer? If so, getting the right nutrition is a must, while exercise and diet go hand in hand, just a few changes to your diet can have great effects. Here, I go over my top 10 tips to getting that beach body, while some won’t be easy the rewards will be well worth the effort.
Cut carbs
Generally people think that cutting out carbs is a must to achieve your beach body. Let me tell you it isn’t, your muscle requires the glucose from dense carbs to fuel your muscle at the gym, and where a slightly higher carb helps keep your leptin levels higher which in return regulate your metabolic rate. All you have to do is choose wisely, choose carbs that are high in fibre: Eg, rice, beans, quinoa, oats, fruits & veg.
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
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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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Don’t skip breakfast
Most women are notorious for this; we think missing breakfast will help burn fat when in reality it accelerates muscle break down and hunger, so you are more likely to binge later.
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No eating on the go Often when you eat on the go you forget to account for foods consumed, like you would if you sat for a meal or snack. Generally ‘food on the go’ tends to be high in fat, salt, saturates and preservatives.
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Have 6 different veggies each week ... Most people don’t eat enough vegetables, especially men. Aim to eat at least 6 veggies a week, be adventurous; there are so many different textures, colours and tastes. This will boost nutrition and keep boredom at bay.
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Fish is best
We don’t need to tell you the benefits of eating fish; it is very high in protein and has omega fats that will promote a leaner body. This will all help in converting carbs that you eat into muscular fuel storage, rather than body fat.
Thai Privilege Spa Dubai From the ‘foot bath’ welcome to the time-honoured Thai massage, this international spa chain is exclusively for ladies. Al Wasl Road, Dubai. Tel: 04 348 9679
Amara Spa
Begin your journey with a refreshing rain shower in the private garden of your spacious spa suite; choose your music and prepare to be pampered. Park Hyatt, Dubai. Tel: 04 602 1234
Armani/SPA
Depending on how you’re feeling, your Armani Lifestyle Manager will book the right sensory experience to suit your needs. Armani Hotel Dubai, Tel: 04 888 3888
Angsana Spa, Dubai Marina
Markets itself as offering exclusive spa packages dedicated respectively for the new-age gentlemen and jet-setting ladies who truly appreciate the finer things in life. Marina Walk, Dubai. Tel: 04 368 4356 40 SPAFAERY 40 SPAFAERY
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Benefits of herbal tea
People have always believed herbal tea to have medicinal benefits, as well as being tasty to drink. Some of my favourites are honey and lemon, peppermint and anything with berries. All herbal teas have their own taste as well as a health benefit. Peppermint tea Peppermint tea has been known to be used as traditional and folk medicine, because it benefits the human digestive system and helps disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome as well as pains in the throat. In recent years though peppermint tea has been used a lot for weight loss as it’s a great addition to a healthy diet and has proven to help weight loss. Green tea Green tea is mainly used to give an energy boost but has lots of believed health benefits such as to help fight against cancer, weight loss and diabetes. Honey and lemon Honey and lemon together are a great combo, as well as tasting great; it can also help to kick start metabolism and helps with weight loss. Honey has the same fats as coconuts (triglyceride) which absorbs quickly in the body and gives immediate energy boost.
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Get active
We all know we should exercise more, and although it’s recommended we do 30 minutes each day, some people just don’t have the time. Little changes like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, walking to work instead of driving or doing a few weights while watching your favourite programme are all little changes can help in a big way.
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Eat super foods
Berries are known as the antioxidant super foods, due to its high concentration of antioxidants. The benefits of eating two cups of blueberries a day exceeds the benefits of all other berries combined. You can also include foods such as unsweetened acai berry, hot green peppers, green leafy vegetable, green onions, raw garlic, mushrooms and other foods that are high in antioxidants fibre and vitamins and minerals.
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Adds Salmon And Super-Food Quinoa To Its Healthy Meal plans Nutrition and taste continue to dominate the health meal plans U’ve Got Meal, a provider of healthy meal programs to your doorstep in Dubai has added a set of delicious dishes to its menu. Along with the power packed Grilled Salmon with Pesto Sauce, the weekly menu also provides a choice of super-grain Quinoa Pilaf with Greek Yoghurt, Quinoa Tabouleh Salad and Quinoa-Apple Pudding with Cinnamon. Prepared fresh by skilled chefs the dishes promise the ultimate combination of health and taste.
Kanapi Resturants
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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dding salmon to the menu ensures that customers are able to pack in disease fighting omega-3 acids, minerals and vitamins. While the protein and fiber rich quinoa along with several other essential inherent nutrients ensures that U’ve Got Meal customers now have additional options that guarantee a higher quality of calorie controlled meals. “Conveniently delivered in cooler bags, the bespoke meals from U’ve Got Meal have five pre- portioned servings of breakfast, lunch, dinner, a mid- morning and an evening snack that offers a balanced daily diet which keeps you energized through the day. Our in-house dietician and chefs are always excited to create delicious options and strive to continuously introduce health transforming ingredients that provide greater benefits. While the salmon and quinoa is now on the menu, we are already working towards adding other healthy ingredients that will boost our initiative to offer nutrition plans for weight loss and healthy eating.” said Ajay D’Almeida, Founder of U’ve Got Meal. It’s easy to start your U’ve Got Meal health food program, just register online, get your free body-weight analysis which kicks off your customized meal program and all that is left is for you to do is choose your weekly healthy meals from the menu options. Meal plans include a 20 day or 24 day plan which is available at AED 117/- per day which includes all five pre-portioned servings. U’ve Got Meal provides an option of an advanced consultation at the dietician’s clinic at a cost of AED 250/- and is applicable for two visits when clients sign up for a plan. More information on the registration, menu plans, etc. can be got on www.uvegotmeal.com or SMS / call “FIT” to 052 8772174 / Call 600 544402 (8am to 5 pm Sun to Thurs)
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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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Cavallo Medspa
Morning Glory Health Club & Spa Morning Glory is the answer to every woman's dream of an ultimate beauty location - offering every service you could desire under one roof. 2nd floor, Abaya Mall, Street 37, Midrif Tel: 04 2881166
Supreme Chi Energy Spa This place is absolutely beautiful. You feel relaxed after their treatment. Swiss Tower, opp.Carrefoure and Damas 7th floor Unit No 701-702 & 706 Tel: 04 3605806
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Halloween treats at YHI SPA
Last week I was kindly invited to YHI SPA, being a newbie in Dubai I was yet to try any kind of pampering or spa treatments so you can imagine how excited I was.
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s I arrived with a massive grin on my face I couldn’t believe how beautiful and relaxing the spa was. Straight away I had a tour of the spa and was introduced to all the amazing treatments they have to offer, such as the Diamond luxury lift facial, Turkish baths, microdermabrasion and the couples spa room. YHI have so much to offer but I was invited to try out the new pumpkin scrub facial and full body massage and body scrub that they were doing for a limited time only, to celebrate Halloween. Firstly I was shown to the changing rooms where I was given a big cosy white dressing gown and slippers, once I had changed it was straight to my own private room to have my massage which I had been looking forward to all weekend and let me say, it didn’t disappoint, iwas so relaxed I fell asleep a few times. After I had my full body massage that lasted about 50 minutes, I then had my pumpkin facial and body scrub which I was really looking forward to as my skin had started looking a bit dull as a result of the sun, so I was hoping for great results, the scrub smelled divine, it was natural pumpkin with sugar, all made by YHI spa themselves, I must say it was the oddest feeling having this scrub all over my body then on my face, but it felt really relaxing.
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Cavallo MedSpa is a boutique medical spa that specializes in beauty and wellness treatments. Jumeirah, Al Wasl Road, Villa 77 Tel: 04 3940255
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fter a whole 80 minutes I was done, as I showered in my private room I noticed instantly how smooth my skin was so went straight to the mirror to see if I could notice any difference in my face, although the therapist did say to get best results from the scrub to go at least twice it was certainly fresher looking after my just one. The scrub is designed to exfoliate the skin lightly and to take away dead skin cells that will also help with anti-ageing. I was happy and very relaxed. As I put my dressing gown back on, I was taken to a candle lit room where I sat listening to relaxing sounds of what I could only describe as whale noises, I was then brought some homemade tea that that had ginseng in, I realised my time at YHI was close to an end, I was already planning my next trip, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and think next time I go I will be sure to take my fiancé and try out the couples packages YHI offer. Be sure to book in for a Halloween scrub next year as it’s a treat not to be missed, YHI are also doing a great package that allows couple that want the scrub to also have full complimentary use of the Jacuzzi and couple room. This offer starts 27th October until the 2nd of November.
Faeries Pick SPA
Royal Retreat beauty & Spa Royal Retreat is a perfect spa for well-being and beauty treatments from head to toes, in an exclusive peaceful and hygienic ambience. Villa 72a Al Wasl Road, Jumeira 1, opposite Iranian Consulate, Street 49, Street 2b Tel: 04 3447540
Eternal Clinic
Eternel Medspa Dubai offering all of their clients the utmost in privacy, tranquility and relaxation in their sumptuous VIP lounge. villa 397 Jumeirah Beach Road Tel: 04 3440008
Mandara Balinese Swwpa Mandara Balinese Spa specially appointed Spa Suites for both Females and Males are designed with luxury and privacy in mind. The H Hotel, One Sheikh Zayed Road Tel: 04 5018888
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Specialists Meet At Imperial College London Diabetes Centre Major new conference discusses latest thinking Bariatric surgery and diabetes in GCC Abu Dhabi, September 25 2013, more than 140 diabetes experts gathered at Imperial College London Diabetes Centre to share the latest thinking and discuss challenges associated with the disease. Organisers of ICLDC’s inaugural Advanced Diabetes Conference believe the event is set to become a firm fixture on the calendar of medical specialists in the region for years to come. “We’re delighted with both the numbers and the level of interaction achieved,” said Karim Meeran, Professor of Endocrinology, Imperial College London Faculty of Medicine and Chairman, ICLDC Medical Board London, UK. “Given the high prevalence of diabetes in the GCC, the conference is a most timely addition to the medical calendar.” Conference Chairman, Her Excellency Professor Maha Taysir Barakat, Director General, Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD), echoed the sentiments, remarking that the event is much needed in a region with such a high diabetes prevalence.
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“This conference will help shed important attention on the disease, which is both manageable and preventable. “The key to good health is as simple and as smart as managing a balanced diet and taking some moderate, regular exercise.” Diabetes in the GCC was under the spotlight during the two day event in the capital. According to the latest figures, 18.9 per cent of the UAE population has diabetes. This places the country 11th highest globally, while four of the top ten spots are occupied by gulf nations, according to the International Diabetes Federation. The increasing healthcare burden of diabetes on the GCC region was a key focus of experts and Professor Meeran said diabetes is a major concern in the UAE, as well as most of the GCC region. “Diabetes in the GCC is not only about sedentary lifestyle and poor diet but there is also a genetic factor. “Features specific to the GCC include younger onset, a strong association with obesity, late presentation to the health care sector and higher rates of chronic complications.”
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e emphasized that diabetes care in the region is often affected by limited access to publicly funded health care resources and a shortage of specialised health care professionals. Cultural barriers between carers and patients, and deep-rooted health beliefs also play a part, he added. “In the Middle East there is poor awareness about health, civil societies are less well developed, while the private sector is poorly regulated.” The conference explored a cross-section of hot diabetes and endocrinology topics tabled, including bariatric surgery. The pros and cons of bariatric surgery for patients with advanced-state diabetes were discussed. Meanwhile other trending topics included thyroid disorders, renal complications, the challenges associated with eye care and diabetes as well as diabetes in children. Professor Meeran said that as the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents rises, it is increasingly important to differentiate newly diagnosed type 1 from type 2 diabetes. He said features suggesting the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes include increased weight, a family history of diabetes and an age of 10 and over. “In type 1 diabetes the pancreas is unable to
produce any insulin. With type 2 diabetes a person is able to produce insulin but this is either not enough or the body can’t use it properly.” He recommends a number of principles to guide management of diabetes in children. This includes an effective insulin regimen, monitoring of glucose, flexibility with food and as much activity as possible. “With children, especially those diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, they need routine and rules. They also benefit if encouraged to explore, begin to make their own decisions and hopefully develop some independence.” He added that adult support is essential for success especially with pump treatment until the child is able to manage the diabetes independently. “Studies in children with type 1 diabetes have demonstrated the positive effect of patient and family education. “The delivery of intensive diabetes case management, and close telephone contact with the diabetes team are associated with reduced medical emergencies and cost to the patient.” Professor Meeran shared that next year’s Advanced Diabetes Conference will take place on September 26-27 2014
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
Fitness 360
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 Near Dubai Mall Metro Station Tel: 04 3307711
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, hang out or chill out. Jumeirah Lakes Towers - Dubai Tel: 04 451 1133 SPAFAERY
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Positive Attitude
Start your morning by greeting yourself first and make sure to make it really peppy and funny. The morning needs to begin on a positive note after all every new morning brings in a new beginning. Your need to place yourself on the top of the priority list after all after tackling work, family it is time you make some ‘me-time’ and begin it by greeting yourself first in the mornings.
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With the increasing amount of time one spends at work it is no surprise that stress and tensions are high up on everyone’s woes list. People are feeling ‘down’ all the time and are staring depression right in to its face. But that’s why the faeries decided to spread their happiness glitter all over our readers. We give you some ‘tried and tested’ tricks to make you feel better and happier.
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Retail Therapy
It’s true that money can’t buy happiness but treating yourself once in a while by splurging on something you really want, can cheer you up. So go out and grab a new dress or a pair of shoes and enjoy the feeling of the shopping bags you carry without guilt.
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Happiness Fundas
I know that not everyone enjoys exercising but trust me when I say; exercising is good for an all-around health development- mental, physical and spiritual. Exercise helps in the release of endorphins in the body which give the sense of well-being. Also if you had an extremely hard time at work, you could take the aggression out by working out. Try on a new form of exercise- dance, yoga or even kick-boxing. Try out “Earthing”- is the practice whereby we connect with Mother Earth’s subtle electrical field just by walking barefoot on grass or on the sand (near sea-shore). By doing so your body naturally discharges stress, pain and inflammation.
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Bring out your Inner Child
“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness “ - Ralph Emerson
Everyone gets tired of being the adult all the time so take a break. Revive your inner child and do things that you used to do as a kid. Spend time with the little ones and act like them. Not only will you get a much needed break but will also act as bonding time with the family.
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Be Passionate
One should be passionate about their job. If you are stuck in a job you don’t like then take a breather and pursue the one you really love. I know that in the current situation that seems to be a fool’s move but if you don’t take the plunge then how will you know what lies beyond the horizon. Don’t stick with a group just because of the name, try out smaller businesses and pursue something you are passionate about.
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Now you have had an exhausting week and you just feel like not doing anything then go back to your teen years and indulge yourselves and do not feel guilty about it. Rather look at it in a manner that encourages you to prepare for the next week. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage or your favourite dessert and keep on repeating the mantra, “I deserve this treat”. Try out all our tricks and see the effects for yourself. It’s time to bring back some joy back into our workaholic life.
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When Dubai Turns Pink
World Breast Cancer Month was observed across the globe in October, with a view to create awareness about the disease. Breast cancer is the result of overgrowing duct cells and glands in breast tissues. As in the case of any other tumour, the reasons for breast cancer can be many, including lifestyle, genetics or abnormal changes in the body.
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nfortunately, breast cancer is detected in majority of patients only at stage three, because they tend to ignore the symptoms. Most women give least important to their wellbeing in this busy world. Poor diet and faulty lifestyle make them vulnerable to disease. Besides, the last minute diagnoses reduce their chance for getting cured. But one thing we all should keep in mind is that breast cancer is no more an incurable disease. It can be cured completely if detected at an early stage. In the Middle East, there are many organisations that spread awareness about breast cancer and also provide support for the needy. In Dubai, Breast Cancer Arabia and Pink Caravan are some easy accessible points for women, which provide help, support and care to them. Breast Cancer Arabia was launched in 2011 by Dr Richard Reyes and his wife Elizabeth Reyes. It provides awareness, support and information through NGOs, hospitals and campaigns. Breast Cancer Arabia aims to improve the quality of life and chances of survival for women with breast cancer. It uses social networking sites, Internet, public places like malls and supermarkets for awareness campaigns. They planned a special breast cancer awareness campaign called ‘Dubai goes Pink’ with the help of schools and various business groups. Pink Caravan is a mobile cancer diagnosis centre on wheels. It was a part of the National Cancer Campaign across UAE and strives to make latest screening technology accessible for all women in the country. Moreover, its service is not for a limited time period. It provides the most advanced technological methods to diagnose breast cancer and support the victims and their loved ones. 50 50
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Aster Hospitals and Clinics had also announced a campaign called Pink Drive. It’s a part of D M Healthcare’s Community Good Health programme initiative known as Breast Cancer Awareness programme.
Celebrity sets model
You can see many brave moves against breast cancer across the world. If it’s from your favourite celebrity, it can be an inspiration. Angelina Jolie, the Oscar-winning actress, made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy (breast tissue removal surgery) after the doctors told Jolie about her genes which make her susceptible to breast cancer. With that one brave move, Angelina became the boldest lady with a sexy image in Hollywood. After Angelina’s surgery, many women have come forward to do the same, thought it’s an expensive way of prevention. You don’t lose your charm or sex appeal after the surgery. It is also possible to regain your shape with cosmetic surgery. Now it’s up to you to decide if you want to live under fear of breast cancer or be a fighter like Angelina
Doctor says
According to Dr. Sunitha George, specialist, Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Aster Medical Centre, Satwa, breast cancer not only affects the patients but also their loved ones. It is one of the most common forms of cancers and it can affect both men and women, though it is rare in men.
Preventive steps
When it comes to protecting yourselves from the crab clutches, there are a few must-do things. Maintaining a healthy weight, following a balanced diet, avoiding tobacco, regular exercise and mammography are some of the simple steps to stay healthy and lower the risk of cancer.
Take care to follow these guidelines for a better cancer-free community
1. Be part of an awareness campaign. 2. Go through a mammography or self-testing. 3. Encourage your friends and family to participate pink campaign. 4. Seek m edical help if you find any unusual lump in your breast. 5. Encourage kids to wear a pink ribbon. 6. Help a patient find support and care. 7. Share pink campaign banners through social networks. 8. If you have a genetic background, seek medical help. 9. Give psychological and social support to those who survive. 10. Believe, together we can make a big difference.
Always remember cancer is not the end of your life and it’s not you fault. There’s no doubt that cancer is a life changing experience and the treatments can wear you out, but never give up the battle.
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How To Feng Shui:
Love And Romance Back Into Your Home
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n Feng Shui, the southwest represents relationships and love. Energise the southwest corners of your bedroom and living room and the whole southwest sector of your homeexcluding bathrooms and kitchens. Take a look at what you already have in the southwest corners of your home.
Concepts of Feng Shui. If there is light in the soul there will be beauty in the person If there is beauty in the person. there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house. there will be order in the nation If there is order in the nation. there will be peace in the world - Chinese proverb.
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atch out for clutter or plants that have wilted, make sure to remove them and replace with fresh flowers, you will straight away feel a blast of energy and great vibes. Cleanse the space with some incense or spray aromatherapy oil such as rose, jasmine or even light a candle. Now the space is ready to be energised with positive vibes. You can place rose quartz and amethyst crystals, this will harmonise the earth element of the southwest. For pictures surrounding your southwest area try opt for paired pictures of you and a loved one together during happy times. You should be creative with your personal space, express what symbolises love for you. Contrary to popular belief pink roses are more positive than red. “Roses themselves are not bad flowers at all, but the thorns they come with can send little poison arrows to your relationship”. So if you’re bringing flowers to your husband or wife, avoid red roses with thorns. If you must give roses, make sure you remove all the thorns and try picking lighter colours. Take a look at the décor of your living space, try have a good balance of male and female energies as this will bring balance to your yin and yang.
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Whatever is there now will reveal the present situation of your love life, so if you have a pile of paperwork there maybe you’re spending too much time at the office; maybe you have a pile of ironing which would suggest you need a romantic interlude from all house chores.
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Healthy & Natural
Since moving to Dubai 6 months ago each morning I have been drinking warm lemon water. I started doing this as I had noticed in pictures and just in general I was looking puffy in the face, someone told me this would help. At first I was a bit cynical but thought I may as well give it a go, since then I have never looked back. Warm lemon water in the morning helps to kick-start the digestion process for the day. There are many health benefits to lemons that have been known about for
My top 7 health benefits: Aids Digestion.
Lemon juice flushes out any unwanted materials and toxins from the body. The digestive qualities of lemon juice help to relieve symptoms of indigestion like heartburn, belching and bloating.
centuries. The biggest benefits are that lemons contain strong anti-bacterial, anti-viral and immune boosting powers and their use as a weight loss aid because lemon juice is a digestive aid and liver cleanser. Lemons contain many substances like citric acid, acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, pectin and limonene. This will all help to promote immunity and fight infection.
What to do:
Ok so this is pretty straight forward, you should try use purified water and it should be luke warm not scalding hot. Always use fresh lemons, bottled juice just won’t work; I generally use half a lemon in each glass. Make sure you have this before anything else touches you’re lips.
Boosts your immune system:
Lemons are high in vitamin C which helps fights colds. They are high in potassium, which stimulates brain and nerve function. Potassium also helps control blood pressure.
Balance pH levels:
Clears skin:
The vitamin C component as well as other antioxidants helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes and it helps combat free radical damage. Lemons will help to give your skin a beautiful natural glow as well as killing bacteria such as acne. Lemons can also be used directly to scars and age spots to help reduce their appearance.
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Lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods for the body. Lemons contain both citric and ascorbic acid, weak acids easily metabolized from the body allowing the mineral content of lemons to help alkalize the blood.
Energizes you and enhances your mood.
As women, we all know our moods can sway up and down at times. Lemons are one of the few foods that contain negative charged ions, this provides your body with more energy, and the scent of the lemon will also enhance and energize your mood as well as clearing your mind. Lemons have also been shown to help reduce anxiety and depression.
Freshens breath:
Ok so apart from fresher breath , lemons have been known to relieve tooth pain but be aware as citric acid can erode the tooth enamel so don’t brush your teeth after drinking.
Aids weight loss:
Lemons are high in pectin fibre, which helps fight hunger cravings. I personally can say that if I start my day off right including warm water and lemon I feel ready for the day.
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Clean Your Home
With Stuff in Your Kitchen It’s time to wage the war on the germs in your house and the only way is to fight smart. Instead of buying expensive products from the supermarket, why not try stuff you already have at home. Garima Yadav proudly presents the smart way of cleaning.
Porcelain & Tiles
Stains on tiles are really hard to remove but by using lemon juice, vinegar, baking soda and water you can keep your kitchen and bathroom tiles clean and sparkly. You can also make your very own disinfectant:
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
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
Ravi Resturant
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 56 56
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Method: Mix 2 cups of water, 3 tablespoons of liquid soap and 20 to 30 drops of tea tree oil. Pretty easy, try it out.
Kitchen Counters
I love kitchen counters after all it is the place where all the foodie action takes place but it is also one of the messiest places in your home. Kosher salt & water is a good combo to start the cleaning process. You can also use baking soda and water. But my advice is to use the natural disinfectant you made- spray it on the counter and other surfaces and then clean it up with the cleaning cloth.
Windows and Mirrors To bring the shine back to your mirrors use white vinegar, water and newspaper. Mix 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with a gallon of water, and dispense into a used spray bottle. Squirt on, and then scrub with newspaper, not paper towels, which can cause streaking. If you don’t have any vinegar or don’t like the smell, you can substitute it with undiluted lemon juice or club soda.
Carpets and Rugs
Carpets and rugs give your home the ‘homey’ feeling. Without it I feel like there’s something missing in the décor, but carpets and rugs carry a lot more germs and dirt than one could imagine. Beat the Rug: start by taking all the removable rugs out in the fresh air and beat them down with the broom, thats the best way to get rid of all the dust and hair.
Club Soda:
Lift off all solids, then liberally pour on the club soda. Blot with an old rag. The soda’s carbonation brings the spill to the surface, and the salts in the soda thwart staining. But remember to do it right away.
Cornmeal:
if you have a big mess then try out cornmeal. Dump cornmeal on the mess, wait for 5 to 15 minutes, and vacuum up the gunk. Make your own spot cleaner: You require 1/4 cup liquid soap or detergent in a blender, with 1/3 cup water. Mix until it turns foamy. Spray on and then rinse with vinegar. To Deodorize: Sprinkle baking soda or corn starch on the carpet or rug, using about 1 cup per medium-sized room. Vacuum it after 30 minutes.
So now you have the ingredients try out these amazing tricks and let you house shine bright.
Wooden floors:
Wooden floors look and feel amazing when walking on them either in heels or barefoot. The best part is you can retain the natural glow of the wooden floor without roughening it up and you can do it by using vinegar. Vinegar: Whip up a solution of 1/4 cup white vinegar and 30 ounces of warm water. Put in a recycled spray bottle and then spray on a cotton rag or towel until lightly damp. Then mop your floors, scrubbing away any grime.
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Koreana
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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Mo for Movember, Mo for Moustaches & Mo for Money !
Let’s kick start November by raising awareness and sharing knowledge about men’s health! We see pink ribbons flying around in October for women but let’s toss some blue ribbons in and get to know what we can do for the men in our lives.
But what makes Movember different from the other awareness campaign months is that in all its silliness it also has a very important purpose. A simple idea that began in Australia, it involves men growing moustaches in return for sponsorship money, which in turn is donated to several cancer research charities. 58 58
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The vision and goal is to have an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health by supporting prostate and testicular cancer and mental health. This focuses the efforts on: ➢Awareness and education ➢Staying mentally healthy ➢Living with and beyond cancer ➢ Living with and beyond mental illness ➢ Research
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he main Motto and purpose behind it is to spread knowledge and encourage open dialogue about men’s health, specifically prostate and testicular cancer.
In the UAE, prostate cancer is one among of the most common cancers to affect men and it is highly treatable if detected early. The sad fact is that all men who we care about are less likely to be pro-active about their personal health than women, and are hence less likely to see a doctor. Consequently, it becomes a reason why the awareness and funding for men’s health issues lag far behind other causes that we normally have. ‘Movember’ month aims to reverse this way of thinking by putting a fun twist on this serious issue. The Moustache acts as a catalyst to all the fun, aiming to bring about a change and giving men an opportunity and the confidence to learn and talk about their health more openly and take action. Did you know that the life expectancy of the average man is five years shorter than his female counterpart? Some upsetting, but important, truths: 50 percent of men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and for 1 in 6 men, this will be prostate cancer. The purpose is to increase early detection of men’s health issues and ultimately reduce the number of deaths from cancer and other treatable diseases.
Knowing your own body is key. Try to make sure that you do monthly self-examinations and look for any changes that your body is going through. Your body might be trying to tell you something, its probably best not to assume that it will go away eventually.
A few Myths about Prostrate Cancer:
1.Prostate cancer only affects elderly men. 2.If you have a high PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) score, you have prostate cancer. 3.If you don’t have any symptoms, you don’t have prostate cancer. 4.Prostate cancer is a slow growing cancer you don’t need to worry about. 5.Prostate cancer doesn’t run in my family, so the odds aren’t great that you will get it. 6.Vasectomies cause prostate cancer. 7.You can pass your cancer to others. 8.All prostate cancers cases require treatment.
The average life expectancy for Men is almost five years less than women, however there is no biological reason for this. The reasons for the poor state of men’s health around the world are too many and too complex.
The principle reasons for the poor state of men’s health include:
➢Lack of awareness and understanding about the health issues. ➢Men not openly discussing their health and how they’re feeling ➢Reluctance to take action when men don’t feel physically or mentally well ➢Men engaging in risky activities that threaten their health ➢Stigmas surrounding both physical and mental health.
So get out there, join the cause, understand what it’s all about and don’t be shy! ‘Movember’ is now gaining momentum in a lot of countries including the UAE. Spread the word and get more people talking about it. Raise awareness and practice, ‘Prevention is better than cure’! SPAFAERY
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Weight Loss Mantras
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ave you ever looked at yourself in the mirror as your worst enemy when you realised that you have put on some extra pounds? Most women will have nightmares about weight gain after childbirth or holidays with heavy food. These situations can make you depressed. You will not feel confident in your chiclooking dress. To shed the extra pounds, the majority will opt crash dieting, which sometimes hit you like hell fire. We have to admit that there are no quick-fix methods to achieve your dream figure. But you can, for sure, change your attitude and style with some simple guidelines.
Balanced Diet
Our body weight is determined by the amount of energy we take as food and the amount of energy we spend for our regular activities. A well balanced diet has an important role in weight loss. So choose your diet menu wisely. Starvation diets may result in rapid weight loss but poor nutrition can cause slow metabolism. This may lead to headaches, mood swings and digestion problems. Don’t forget to drink more water as it will help you burn calories easily.
Exercise
Workouts will increase your physical activity and burn more calories. Good eating habits coupled with regular exercise are sure to give you long-term weight management solutions. Remember there is no magic substitute for working out. Analyse your diet and exercise. This will help you to track your diet and physical activity, and analyze the nutritional value of the food you eat so you can adjust your diet to reach your health goals- all while gaining a better understanding of how nutrition relates and impacts your life.
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Be Cheerful Get self-motivated and be active among friends, family and colleagues. Unhappy thoughts about your weight may result in depression. So try to volunteer in some organisations you like or create a group to achieve some common goals. Social support means a lot. Seek support in the form of family and friends. This will give you the encouragement you need.
Be confident Drink Water
Lack of confidence is the main problem faced by majority of overweight people. Keep a track book to record the progress towards your goal. It will inspire you to continue your journey for your dream figure. Being healthy and comfortable regardless of your size is another route to confidence, without losing weight
The best way to shed those pounds is to drink water. It is well known that you should drink eight glasses of water daily. Colder water makes the body burn calories slightly faster than the water at tepid temperature. Studies on ‘water-induced thermo genesis’ state that drinking water causes an increase in energy expenditure in both men and women, which is likely caused by the body’s effort to warm the water to body temperature. Drinking water during the day gives you the sense of being full without even consuming high calorie snacks and caffeinated drinks. So you tend to consume fewer calories on a daily basis, which helps in weight loss.
There are many ways to lose weight but the key is to find the right one for you. Don’t fall for fake remedies and unhealthy diet tips you may come across in websites or newspapers. Be careful before you go ahead with your weight loss programme, check the authenticity of methods and seek professional help for diet and workout. SPAFAERY
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Fitness First Yogathon Raises
AED12,000 in Aid of Dubai Autism Centre Dubai-UAE: 24 September, 2013- Fitness First Middle East joined hands with Dubai Autism Centre to host Yogathon 2013 at the Burj Park on Friday, 20 September. The initiative saw Fitness First’s prominent yoga instructor Pewee Sanchez lead the participants through 108 sun salutations within three hours. The event raised AED12,000 in aid of the Dubai Autism Centre. About Fitness First: Fitness First Middle East is part of the world’s leading health and fitness chain, a Fitness First franchise owned and operated under license by Landmark Group, a leading retail and hospitality conglomerate in the Middle East and India. With over 52 clubs across 40 locations in the Middle East across the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, which includes facilities divided into Mixed clubs, Ladies only clubs and Male only clubs. The fitness chain offers world class amenities including best in class equipment, free group exercise classes, dedicated free weights area, personal training by internationally accredited fitness professionals. Fitness First’s pipeline for the region includes branches at Sama Sulaibikhat Kuwait, Malga gate and Khurais Road, Riyadh, KSA and Wahat Hili, Al Ain. It is committed to provide members with easy access to fitness through establishing new clubs across the emirates. Fitness First is also proud to bring the latest innovation in the fitness industry to its members including Xfit, Swing Yoga, PurMotion, TRX Suspension training, Kettle bells, ViPR and many more. Fitness First has been awarded Best in Woman›s Fitness by Mother Baby and Child Awards. Fitness First is a global brand that originated in the UK. Backed by an experience of over 17 years, the fitness chain has grown into a network of over 380 clubs and 1.0 million members globally in more than 15 countries worldwide.
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The annual Yogathon, now in its third year, seeks to raise .awareness on the importance of healthy living
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Colour
all the way ..
It’s not only the kids who make a fuss when served green veggies sometimes even the adults can get bored of the monotonous servings, so why not bring a change and add colour to your recipes.
Everyone knows by heart the wonders of green vegetables but did you know that different colour veggies and fruits are also beneficial to your health and well-being. It’s time to bring back colours on the dishes and improve your dietary manners. Garima Yadav shares the secrets of rainbow coloured nutrient rich base diet.
Red:
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, Um suqeim 1, 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 64 64
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Orange- Red:
Orange-red coloured veggies and fruits contain potassium, that may help protect against kidney stones, and may lower blood pressure and counteract increased blood pressure from too much salt.
Blue and Violet:
The veggies also get their colour from anthocyanins – the powerful antioxidants that protect cells, help reduce the risk of cancer, stroke and disease, and improve memory function.
Orange-yellow:
These often contain carotenoids, associated with healthy eyes, a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease, and improved immune system function. Citrus fruits like oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C and foliate – a B vitamin that helps reduce the risk of birth defects.
Green:
The rainbow is incomplete without the colour green, green veggies contain chlorophyll, lutein and indoles. These may help protect against cancer, birth defects and cataracts. Now you know the amazing benefits of coloured veggies and fruits so why not try them out and the best part is that even the kiddies are going to love to eat the rainbow dish you prepare.
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Fitness Factory
Red coloured veggies and fruits contain lycopene and anthocyanin, which may help reduce the risk of several types of cancer. Lycopene helps to maintain the strength, thickness and fluidity of cell membranes. Cell membranes are the guardians of cells. They are responsible for screening what goes in and out of the cells- they allow good nutrients in and remove cellular junk and prevent toxins from entering the cells. Anthocyanins are powerful antioxidants that protect cells from damage and contribute to your heart’s health.
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Get Healthy:
The Desi Style
Member of the ginger family, turmeric is the native of Southern India and Indonesia. It is the underground rhizome of a robust perennial plant that grows to a height of about three feet. The flavour is peppery, warm and bitter while its fragrance is mild yet slightly reminiscent of ginger, to which it is related. It adds a warm, mild aroma and distinctive deep yellow-orange colour to foods. Used in both the Chinese and Indian systems of medicine for turmeric is a revered member of the ‘Ayurvedic’ pharmacopeia. It is an excellent source of both iron and manganese. Good source of vitamin B6, dietary fibres, and potassium. Holistic benefits: Turmeric is the wonder of all wonders - a heating spice for the body, turmeric contains powerful antiinflammatory properties and is a strong antioxidant. 66 66
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Coriander Powder The use of coriander dates back to the times of Hippocrates where it was used not only for its medicinal value but also as an aromatic stimulant. In parts of Europe, coriander has traditionally been referred to as an “anti-diabetic” plant. In parts of India, it has traditionally been used for its anti-inflammatory properties. In the United States, coriander has recently been studied for its cholesterol-lowering effects. The seeds contain an unusual array of phytonutrients. They are a very good source of dietary fibres and a good source of iron, magnesium and manganese. Holistic benefits: Coriander is known to be a powerful aid to digestion, has anti-bacterial properties and helps to prevent infection in wounds as well as aids in combating allergies.
FACTS
Turmeric
* Coriander is popular across the globe and all parts of the plant are used for different cuisines in different ways. The fresh leaves (also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley) are used in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Spain, Portugal, and Mexico.On the Indian subcontinent, both the seeds and leaves are essential ingredients in curries. * Spices should be used in small quantities for the maximum therapeutic benefit as most spices are potent, so a little goes a long way. You want to enhance the flavour of food, not overpower the dish. * When blending several spices in a dish, experiment to find combinations with other spices and different foods that appeal to you. You’ll find your own favourite ways to use them. Be adventurous! * Spices can stay fresh up to a year Store spices in airtight containers away from heat and light. * Look for organic, non-irradiated spices.
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People all around the globe know the importance of spices in cooking as not only do they impart great flavour to the food, they also have amazing therapeutic and healing properties. We give to you the best of the Indian spices that not only add great taste to your palate but also provides you with a myriad of health benefits. Garima Yadav presents the Desi style of getting healthy.
THE Mustard Seeds A well-known oil seed, mustard is a small annual plant that thrives in temperate climates and grows up to a height of three feet. The fruit is a pod of about an inch long containing seeds. Dry mustard seeds are small, round, and darkish-brown or greyish-brown in colour. The seeds are used to make a paste where the whole seeds are pounded and moistened with water to emit a pungent odour or as in yoga cooking - tempering it, which leaves a crunchy, warm, slightly bitter taste with no smell. The seeds are a very good source of selenium and omega-3 fatty acids. They are also a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, dietary fibre, iron, calcium, protein, niacin and zinc. Holistic benefits: Mustard not only stimulates the appetite but also has digestive, laxative, antiseptic, and circulative stimulant properties. It is also known for its anti-inflammation properties.
Fennel Seeds The ancient Greeks knew fennel by the name "marathron"; it grew in the field in which one of the great ancient battles was fought and it was subsequently named the ‘Battle of Marathon’ after this revered plant. Fennel was revered by the Greeks and the Romans for its medicinal and culinary properties. Today, the United States, France, India and Russia are among the leading cultivators of fennel. A perennial that grows tall, Fennel has an erect, bright green stem. The yellow flowers grow in dense, compact clusters. The bulb, stalk, leaves and seeds are all edible. The fruits, which are about 1/2 inch long, are oval and ridged. The seed heads are harvested just before the seeds ripen. Fennel seeds are sweetish in taste, and work as fabulous flavour-enhancers along with all their healing properties. Fennel's aromatic taste is unique, strikingly reminiscent of liquorice and anise, so much so that fennel is often mistakenly referred to as anise. An excellent source of vitamin C, fennel is a good source of niacin as well as the minerals phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, and copper. It is also a very good of potassium, manganese, foliate, and molybdenum. Holistic benefits: Fennel seeds are a cooling spice (cools the body) and have a unique combination of nutrients that make it a powerful antioxidant. It is also believed to help cure stomach complaints and is extremely good for digestion.
Faeries Pick Fitness
Colosseum Health & Fitness Club Stayfit dubai fitness Centre: The ladies only fitness center that conducts yoga workouts, body toning and dance fitness which includes belly dancing, hulahoops, african danceand aerobics Murjan 1 Jumeirah Beach Residence Road, Dubai Marina Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Tel: 04 4243777
Capella Club
Capella Club brings high-quality training programs within dance, arts, and martial arts to children and adults in the Dubai community Silverene Tower, Dubai Marina, next to Marina Mall, Dubai Marina Tel: 04 4526000
Taj Palace Hotel Health Club
The fitness facilities in the Taj Palace Hotel in Dubai include a fully equipped gym and a health club, a fabulous swimming pool and the Taj Ayurvedic Spa which will surely please you. Taj Palace Hotel Between Al Maktoum Street and Al Rigga Road, Deira Tel: 04 2232222 SPAFAERY
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Ingredients: 1 (8oz.) package light or regular cream cheese. ¼ cup light or regular sour cream ½ cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup milk (any kind) ½ tsp raspberry extract ¾ cup of fresh or frozen raspberries (any berries) 6 standard sized graham crackers (any crackers will do) 2 tbp butter, melted
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 Resturant
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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Raspberry Cheesecake Popsicles Homemade Lollies
Beat the heat with these amazing yummy treats, quick, easy and fun to make. These are summer treats that you’ll want to make again and again. The kids in your life will love them too. These raspberry cheesecake popsicles are tart yet sweet, with a buttery graham cracker bottom crust and are so much fun to make. If you’re not a lover of raspberries then any berry will do, they all taste amazing. For an extra bit of raspberry flavour you can add a splash of any raspberry extract, though the berries have plenty of flavour the extract will really amplify the tangy sweetness, and even add to the colour of these delicious creamy popsicles. You can also use different extracts depending on your taste such as: orange, lemon or coconut for a tropical taste.
Directions:
In a food processor, add cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, milk and raspberry extract. Process until well combined. Add raspberries and pulse to combine. Pour mixture into Popsicle moulds, leaving about 1 inch of the top empty for the crust (if you don’t have popsicle moulds, use small paper cups and popsicle sticks). In a food processor, add crackers and process until fine crumbs remain. While food processor is running, add melted butter in a slow stream until the mixture resembles wet sand. Divide the crust evenly between the Popsicle, pressing down gently to compact. Insert popsicle sticks. Freeze for at least 6 hours and use within 3 days
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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Sweet and Sour Salmon Sliced, assorted vegetables placed under the fish before cooking are an added bonus to this Sweet and Sour Salmon.
Ingredients:
• 8 salmon fillets, about 2 pounds • 1 cup Cantonese-style duck sauce (sweet & sour) • 1/2 cup ketchup • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. • Rinse fillets and pat dry. Place in prepared pan. • In a small bowl, mix the duck sauce, ketchup and crushed red pepper and pour over salmon. • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until desired doneness. Serve warm.
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• Prep Time : 4 min • Cook Time : 25 min • Ready Time : 29 min Add some veggies to this dish by slicing zucchini, onions and red and green bell peppers, and placing them under the salmon before baking.
Classic Beef Tartar
Ingredients:
• 150g beef fillet, finely chopped • ½ tsp shallot, finely chopped • ½ tsp extra-virgin olive oil • 1 tsp cornichon, chopped • ½ tsp nonpareille capers • 1 tsp chopped parsley • Maldon sea salt • 1 egg yolk
Instructions:
•Mix together all the ingredients except the egg with a good pinch of black pepper and 2 good pinches of Maldon sea salt. •Arrange on a small plate (you can use a ring) and top with the egg yolk (leave it in a half shell for presentation if you like). Season the egg yolk and serve.
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Carré D’ Agneau Ingredients: 3 lb. (8 ribs) rack of lamb, frenched 3 Tablespoons of olive oil 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped 1/2 -1/3 cup of soft dry bread crumbs 1/4 teaspoon of ground thyme 1/2 teaspoon of ground rosemary 2 Tablespoons of finely chopped parsley 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 Tablespoons of Dijon mustard salt & freshly ground pepper Delicious Preparation Carre d’agneau Preheat oven to 525∞F. a lamb recipe from
Provence for Rack of Lamb roasted with a mustard, rosemary and thyme crust.
Instructions: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, do not allow the vegetables to color. Remove the skillet from heat, add bread crumbs, thyme, rosemary, parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Stir in egg then mustard. Stuffing should hold together in soft mounds. Spread the remaining oil in a roasting pan, add the lamb and turn to coat on all sides.
Roast for 9 minutes, turning once so that the lamb browns on both sides. Remove from oven. Spread the stuffing over the fat side of the meat. Return to oven and roast for 8 minutes for rare (internal temp: 130-135∞). Cook an additional 5 minutes for well-done. Remove from oven, turn broiler to med-high and broil for about 3 minutes or until crust turns golden brown. Transfer to a warm platter and let sit in 200∞ oven for 5 minutes before carving. SPAFAERY
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Pick & Mix Salad ingredients:
• a soft ingredient • a crunchy ingredient • a herby ingredient • a veg • a cheese • a topping • your favourite dressing • sea salt and black pepper
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
Instructions: • Choose an ingredient from each • Wash and spin dry the soft and crunchy leaves • Pick the herby leaves off their stalks, discarding the stalks • Finely slice or peel the veg and shave, tear or crumble up the cheese • Toss everything together in a large bowl • Dress simply with your favorite salad dressing and season with a good pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed • Divide the salad between your serving bowls and sprinkle over your chosen topping
using just 3 or 4 ingredients will give you a salad that rocks. The idea of me presenting this salad to you like this is to give you the general philosophy behind creating a great, great salad so you can start making your own. There are no rules, just start picking and mixing. Even using just 3 or 4 ingredients will give you a salad that rocks.
Panzanella Salad A popular bread salad from Italy, panzanella is a wonderful way to celebrate summer flavors. Salmon adds substance and a boost of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
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 72 72
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Ingredients: • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil • 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard • 1/4 tsp. black pepper • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 day-old whole wheat baguette, sliced into 1 inch cubes (5 cups) • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, white • 1 cucumber, cut into 1-inch pieces wine vinegar, mustard, pepper and garlic. Add • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced bread, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil, olives • 1/2 cup basil thinly sliced and feta. Toss to coat and let mixture sit about 30 • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, chopped minutes. Divide salad among serving plates and • 3 oz. feta cheese, cubed top with smoked salmon. • 6 oz. smoked salmon, sliced
Balsamic Short Ribs Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon canola oil • 6 bone-in short ribs (about 3 pounds) • 2 leeks, white parts only, sliced • 2 medium yellow onions, sliced • 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar • 1 quart unsalted beef stock • Green onions, sliced, for serving (optional) Prep time: 20
mato paste, then cook until the tomato paste turns a brick-reddish-brown color, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Add the leeks, onions, carrots, celery and garlic to the pot and cook until well browned, stirring occasionally, about 12 to 15 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and to-
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Add the Dijon mustard, rosemary sprigs, balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the short ribs to the pot, then add the beef stock. Bring the mixture up to a low simmer and cover. The pot can be left on the stovetop on low heat or placed in a 325-degree oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the short ribs are very tender when pierced with a fork.
minutes Ingredients: Cook time: Up to 2 3/4 hours In a large, heavy-bottom pot such as a Dutch oven, Serves heat the oil on medium. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, sear the short ribs for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until well browned. Transfer the short ribs to a plate.
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Transfer meat and vegetables to a platter. Cover with foil and a couple of kitchen towels to keep warm. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the solids from the liquid. Bring the liquid to a boil on the stovetop and cook until reduced to 1 cup.
Drizzle the glaze over the short ribs, sprinkle on green onions if using, and serve.
The Pizza Guys
Dubai’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
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Baked New York Cheesecake Ingredients:
• 250g packet plain sweet biscuits • 125g butter, melted • 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, softened • 3/4 cup caster sugar • 3/4 cup sour cream • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind • 3 eggs • Frozen raspberries, thawed, to serve
Instructions:
NOTE : Preparing the base
Pour the biscuit mixture into prepared pan. Press 1/3 of the mixture on the base and the remaining mixture up the sides of the pan, leaving a 2cm gap. Using the base of a glass, press over base and sides to firm the crumb.
• Preheat oven to 160°C/140°C fan-forced. Grease a 6cm-deep, 22cm round (base) spring-form cake pan. • Process biscuits until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add butter. Process until combined. Press mixture over base and sides of pan leaving a 2cm gap from top (see Cooking class). Refrigerate for 30 minutes • Process cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla and lemon rind until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, processing until just combined. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until just set and centre wobbles slightly. Allow to cool in oven for 2 hours, with door ajar. Refrigerate overnight. Serve with raspberries.
Tiramisu Ingredients:
• 1 cup (250 mL) ricotta cheese • 8 oz (250 g) cream cheese, softened • 1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla • 24 - 32 ladyfingers • 1/2 cup (125 mL) coffee liqueur • 1 tbsp (15 mL) cocoa
Instructions:
Combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a food processor; process until smooth. Cover bottom of an 8 inch (20 cm) square glass baking dish with a single layer of ladyfingers; drizzle with half of coffee liqueur. Spread half of cheese mixture over ladyfingers. Repeat layering procedure with remaining ladyfingers, liqueur and cheese mixture. Sift cocoa over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Serves 6 - 8. SPAFAERY
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Al Qasr
Al Qasr is one of the finest Lebanese restaurants in Dubai. It’s ideal for friends gathering. At this fine establishment you can dine on the terrace, which overlooks the tropical pool below. Cuisine Type: Lebanese Dubai Marine Beach resorts& spa, Jumeriah, Dubai Neighbourhood: Jumeriah Tel: 04 3461111
Kiza
Kiza offers a unique menu that combines from the all over the African continent. Their staffs are very informative, attentive and friendly Cuisine Type: African The Lodge, Oud metha, Dubai Neighbourhood: Karama Tel: 04 3372265
Chef Lanka
Chef Lanka offers the real flavours from a typical native kitchen. Cuisine Type: Sri Lankan Near Lulu Centre, Karama, Dubai Neighbourhood: Karama Tel: 04 3353050
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pening its doors just a couple of months ago 77 Veggie Boutique is a healthy, vegetarian, organic restaurant. Dubai’s newest healthy organic destination, 77 Veggie has introduced a new tastier way of eating healthy that involves full nutrients and low fats. As the name suggests 77 Veggie uses 77 differen types of seasonal vegetables within their cooking. The restaurant boasts no chemicals, no preservatives, no canned foods, no carbonated drinks, no sugar and no frozen food, just pure fresh veggies. The restaurant either par boils the ingredients or serves them raw. Roma explains “We do not boil or fry, we just simmer, steam, sear, bake and pan roast using our German technology”. 77 Veggie is a small cosy café that overlooks the lake in JLT , the deli style offers dine in, delivery or take out. 77 Veggie was founded by entrepreneur Roma Megchiani 36, from India, Roma has been a vegetarian since birth and believed choices made was in abundance of every nutrient and energy producing food which had been an important part of her upbringing. Along with the combination of healthy cooking with some of the worlds most researched baking machines, keeping their par cooked meals full of nutrients and brushing organic touch to it. Over all meals cooked with low calorie content makes it more than a reason to eat happily.
77 Veggie’s philosophy is
- Don’t take life too seriously - Don’t diet and get into diet supplement foods - Indulge into organic and your body will not ask for more - Regular blood tests are recommended - Totally cut off fried and over cooked foods - Artificial sweeteners and preservatives are a total harm to the body - Imagine your body on healthy eating and would not crave for junk food - Immune and train your body and taste-buds to real eating - Enjoy your job, relationship and family
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Roma believes once you break up vegetarian’s choices the most important provider is lentils, pulses, beans, legumes and whole wheat. This is just a few examples of protein rich meals. Roma believes the most important thing is to educate ourselves into knowing the importance of veggies and fruits. “A famous man Mahatma Gandi once said, “You are what you eat”. I couldn’t think of a better way of cooking Roma say’s, I believe this has made my kids grow stronger and happier in every way. My children have also been pure vegetarians since birth and relish the great taste and goodness it gives them. 77 Veggie may have just opened but seems to be proving popular; Roma already has ideas to open up many more of her stores around Dubai and in the future New York. Been a carnivore myself the concept interests me, could I cope not eating meat and how would it make a difference to my diet? Would it satisfy me? 77 Veggie opens their doors to everyone and anyone who is looking for a healthy balanced and organic meal. It’s definitely worth a visit.
Shayan Shayan restaurant is an authentic Persian dinner restaurant with a contemporary modern setting. Elegant fittings and luxurious interiors combine with the succulent taste of Persia. The restaurant features a live nan bread oven inside the restaurant and guests can watch their every meal prepared by their specialist chefs. Cuisine Type: Persian Al Ghurair Rayhann, Rotana, Deira, Dubai Neighbourhood: Deira Tel: 04 2933000
Al Mutaha
77 Veggie Boutique
A fine dining spot in Burj Al Arab, one of the Dubai’s iconic hotel. Cuisine Type: Contemporary European Burj Al Arab, Umm Suqeim, Dubai. Tel: 04 3017600
Calicut Paragon
You can enjoy the real authentic flavours of Malabar. It’s quite famous for non-vegetarian dishes like Thalassery chicken biriyani or fried clams. Cuisine Type: Indian Opposite lulu centre, Karama Neighbourhood: Karama Centre Tel: 04 3358700 SPAFAERY
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hen I first arrived I was late as usual, never the less I received a massive smile and warm welcome from the hostess which straight away made my day. While being taken into the restaurant I was blown away by the décor, very cool and typical southern style. Before being shown to my table I was introduced to head waiter Christopher. Christopher gave me a quick tour of the restaurant showing me all the things they have to offer, including the bucking bronco and dressing up clothes. Straight away I knew I was in for a good night. When I sat down at my table I was very excited to see what the menu had to offer as I had heard so many great things. Wanting to try everything on the menu we tried an array of appetizers including the homemade chips & guacamole, buffalo hot wings, Louisiana crab cakes and buffalo jumbo shrimp.
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I have to say they were all amazing for different reasons, I didn’t know what to grab first, but my favourite was either the buffalo shrimp or the crab cakes; the taste was out of this world. Next we had the famous crabapalooza and the not so lonely lobster, we had all of our tools at the ready and started crackin and bashing at our food.
UN believable… Is all I can say when been asked about Claw, I have lived in Dubai for only 5 months now and have been to quite a lot of restaurants. There are not many places in Dubai you can go wearing jeans and flip flops, Claw is that place.
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efinitely a new concept to me as I’ve never had crab before and didn’t really know what to expect. What I tasted had to have been one of the nicest things I’d ever had. Throughout our meal the atmosphere really had me going, people playing on the jukebox choosing different kinds of music, at one point I was singing backstreet boys at the top of my voice, joining in with the table opposite.The waiters and waitresses were great to chat with and the customer service was by far the best I have had since been in Dubai. We really felt like we were all a big group of friends enjoying the experience together. I couldn’t help but smile. It’s a rare thing to find a restaurant that serves amazing food in addition to being a great place to socialize. After our meal we were asked if we wanted to have a go on the bucking bronco, me been an absolute weakling knew I would have no chance but my fiancé decided he would have a go, after all you can’t go to claw and not have a go on the bucking bronco, as we watched others be defeated my fiancé decided to go all out and try on the hats from the dressing up box (as you do) then before he had his go, he had to sign a waiver form which I found very humorous. I must say all in all I really didn’t want to leave; I had the best time at Claw and can’t wait to visit again soon. I highly recommend anyone who is new in Dubai or visiting to try this place, you will have to book in advance as the place is that great it’s fully booked every night. Don’t forget to like their page and check out new things they have happening including live bands and the new brunch menu every Friday and Saturday.
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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Confessions of a foodie
I always get confused with all the food “isms” out there- vegetarianism, pescetarianism, non-vegetarianism etc. So I decided to simplify the matter – we should be able to tell the difference between all the “isms” out there. Read through and find out the category you belong to as for me, “I’m a proud “flexitarian.”
Fruitarianism The diet includes fruits, nuts, seeds and plant material that can be harvested without killing the plant. Vegetarianism It is an umbrella term for a diet of veggies, fruits, nuts and seeds etc. There are sub-categories that fall under it.
Veganism The term was first used in 1944, it is the extreme side of vegetarianism, people who follow the vegan diet avoid not only meat but also animal products –dairy, leather etc.
Ovo Lactotarianism A diet of both eggs and dairy products.
Ovo-tarians People who eat veggies and eggs only.
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Pescetarianism – Includes veggies and fish. Their diet usually includes veggies, grains, fruits and dairy along with fishshell fish, salmon etc. Flexitarianism – Includes all veggies, fruits, meats etc are known as flexitarians; as they eat all the goodies that are on the table.
The sparkling Friday brunch by celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval serving family style food to share with a selection of pan Latin favourites and Toro Toro’s signature mouth watering churrasco grill. Inclusive of selected beverages. Call 04 317 6000 or visit royaldiningcollection.com
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- India has the largest population of vegetarians in the world. 70% of the vegetarian population are Indians.
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- In 1847 the first Vegetarian Society was formed in England. - Some of the studies show that vegetarian diet increases the body’s metabolism- thus helping the body to burn calories faster than the body that takes a meat based diet (at least the first 3 hours after the meal!). - Vegetarian diet cab feed more people on the globe than the meat based diet-studies tell us the fact. - Famous Vegetarians list include celebs like Amitabh Bachchan, Alexa Chung, Peter Dinklage, Anne Hathaway.
A la Turca Are you are a lover of Turkish icecream or coffee? Then it is your place. Cuisine Type: Turkish Rixos, The Palm Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Tel: 04 4575454
Pescetarian - Fish
- The Vegans include Anoushka Shankar, Betty White, Bryan Adams, Carrie Underwood and many more. - A lot of people jump on the vegetarian-vegan bandwagon due to awareness created by the celebs, health professionals, ethical issues etc.
Fruitarian - Fruits
Belgian Cafe
Belgian Cafe is a real treat to the taste buds. It’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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Foodie’s Confession: In order to lead a healthy lifestyle one needs to have a balanced diet. We should follow the 80-20 rule also known as Pareto’s principle. It is a simple rule – you choose the healthy and good-for-you stuff 80% of the time and the remaining 20% is for your junk cravings- be it the yummy steak or the chocolate mousse. The principle works as I follow it- 10 days I eat vegetarian healthy food along with a 40 minunte workout and on the 11th day I indulge in one of my favourite non-vegetarian meals- it could be chicken curry or a pizza. In the beginning it can be a bit hard but remember ‘no pain, no gain’
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Rami Jabali Salon Experience ..
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ami Jabali Salon & Spa is considered one of Dubai’s top hair salons. With its dedicated team of the best international hairdressers, the salon offers affordable hair services from colour and cut experts, styling, hair extensions, blonde and highlights specialists, to personal hair and body treatments. I didn’t know quite what to expect when I arrived at Rami Jabali but as soon as I walked through the big double doors I was greeted by a huge smile and great warm welcome. As we sat down to discuss my expectations it quickly became apparent that this guy knew what he was talking about, which if like me your hair means everything to you it straight away puts your mind at ease. By the end of our consultation I couldn’t wait for him to get his mitts on my hair and work his magic.
Rami Jabali Salon
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Tel: 04 36303 69 www.ramijabali.com
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s I sat with my green tea taking in the relaxing surroundings, we began to discuss colours that may work. After a number of attempted dip-dyes, my long locks were looking tired and in need of some TLC as well as some good old fashioned hair know how. Desperate to keep the length but tone down the not so blonde anymore but more yellow ends whilst darkening up the roots I was imagining swishy, dark brunette with honey-tipped ends kind of like Khloe Kardashian but fearing it was near impossible. Getting to work on my colour straightaway, I was advised to go with a warmer colour that would complement my skin tone rather than wash it out. Once the colour was ready, I was taken to have the most amazing head massage ,using 100% organic products that Rami assured me would look after my sun damaged, unloved head of hair. As I sat under the heat lamp I noticed a full salon of women getting the same treatment as me from manicures to pedicures and massages.
one of Rami’s stylists got to work on trimming the dead ends of my hair, taking off only a couple of inches to restore a natural healthy glow. Verdict: I find it very difficult to come out of a salon and not feel like I have to dart to find the nearest hat. The colour looking so effortlessly warm and natural and the cut restored the shine and volume it once had. Thank you Rami.
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Pro Art Gallery Places the Spotlight on “Emotional Colors” Three artists, three concepts of using colors, shapes, and spaces. Dubai, UAE, September 26th 2013
Art work by Elisa Brindani – ‘Sofa’
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ro Art Gallery, the gallery that celebrates innovative art and collectibles is set to announce a new exhibition titled “Emotional Colors”. This dynamic and exciting exhibition showcased the artworks of three Italian artists; Silvana Pasini, Elena Brindani and Elisa Brindani. The exhibition opened on Wednesday October 2 2013 at 7pm and went on for the entire month at the Pro-Art Gallery located in the Palm Strip Mall on Jumeirah Beach Road. This exciting exhibition illustrated and focused its attention on three different concepts by using colours, shapes and spaces. Their chromatic interpretation clearly stated a translation of reality without abstractions. “We are very excited and look forward to this exhibition as each of these artist have their own inherent styles and character and relive the authenticity of man and nature and have a gift to translate their passionate messages into works of art.” said Tatiana Faure, Director of Pro Art Gallery, before the innaugaration. Silvana Pasini loves the world of flowers, which is where she identifies her ability to translate her inner strength into delicate refinement. She also pays homage to nature, conveying different atmospheres of rare beauty. 86 86
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Art work by Elene Brindani- ‘ Jumping’
Elisa Brindani portrays the delicateness of the female figure, the kindness of a detail and the sinuosity of a movement. She investigates and brings value to the female figurethrough a harmonious use of colours which she has carefully juxtaposed with shapes and detailed precision. For Elena Brindani, the horse has been a key to understanding nature and its graceful appearance but the wild connotations also appears docile and gentle while living in contact with the other forces of the earth. Elena delves into detail, reproducing the image with almost photographic accuracy. Her decisive palette measures the shapes being conveyed, alternating colour, and playing with contrasts in a way that engulfs the viewer. Art work by Silvana Pasini- ‘ Callas’
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avratri, meaning the festival of nine nights, was celebrated from October 5 to 13. It’s a Hindu festival symbolising the triumph of good over evil. Nine forms of Goddess Durga, also called Goddess Shakti is worshipped during the festival. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasura and Navratri is celebrated to commemorate this victory. The myth goes like this. Lord Shiva gave a boon to Mahishasura that no man or deity can kill him but a woman. Mahishasura, who became arrogant with his new power, made life miser88
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The celebration of Indian festival Navratri has brought spiritualism and revelry The presence of people from various parts of the globe makes Dubai synonymous with diversity. This unique speciality offers a rare chance for people here to know different cultures better and try something new and exciting with other expat communities.
able for both Gods and humans with his cruel deeds. Fed up with the atrocities of this cruel demon, all the Gods gathered and put their powers together, which gave form to Goddess Durga. She killed Mahishasura and brought an end to the miseries of Gods and humans. Different Indian communities celebrate Navratri in different ways. In southern India, the main ritual connected with Navratri is bommai kolu, which means the display of dolls and figurines of peasants, women, priests and goddesses in oddnumbered (usually 7, 9, or 11) tiers. It’s something like arranging small toy figures
in Christmas crib. Special poojas are also performed as part of the festival. Bommai kolu represents the divine presence of Goddess Durga in various forms as Parvati, Saraswati and Lakshmi. Goddess Paravati represents the feminine energy of the universe and power. While Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom and music, Lakshmi represents wealth and wellbeing.
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ndians, though celebrate Navratri differently, they do it with much passion. “Special Navratri pooja is the most important part of the celebration. All relatives gather at our ancestral home for this. ‘Granthapooja’ or pooja for books is another part of Navratri celebration in which they pray to Goddess Saraswati for wisdom and knowledge,” says Sreedevi Chitharanjan, a native of Kerala state in India. Navratri is not only a celebration of spiritualism, but of fireworks, dance and music too. In northern India, Navratri is marked by the performance of group dance forms Garba and Dandiya or Raas. Garba is a Gujarati devotional dance form while Dandiya is type of country group dance. In Dandiya, men and women dance with dandiya sticks (colorfully decorated sticks) in their hands. The main difference between Garba and Raas is that Raas is played with dandiyas, while Garba consists of various
hand and feet movements. In UAE, you can find Navratri festivals hosted by different Indian communities. It’s a chance for you to party in a different way, shaking legs to the loud Indian music. This festival is also about exotic Indian food varieties. There are a number of lipsmacking vegetarian Navratri special dishes besides an array of attractive Indian sweet delicacies. You can try these during the Navratri days, instead of the Indian grilled dishes that you go for usually. Navratri recipes are quite easy to make and you can even try a few at your home. Here is the recipe for an easy yet tasty Navratri delicacy for you.
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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
A Festival of Nine Nights
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
Vermicelli Kheer Ingredients
1/2 cup vermicelli 2-1/2 cups warmed milk 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 tbsp of mixed dried fruits and nuts 1/4 tsp cardamom powder 1 tbsp ghee A pinch of saffron
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TIME Prep Time: Below 15 min Cook Time: Below 30 min Serves: 4 people
Use a thick-bottomed or non-stick pan to heat ghee. Add the nuts. When they are slightly brown, add raisins. When the raisins puff up, remove and set aside. In the same pan (in the remaining ghee), roast the vermicelli until it turns golden brown. Add the warmed milk to it along with some nuts (keep the rest for garnishing). Otherwise you can also add all the nuts towards the end of the cooking. Close the lid and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the vermicelli is cooked. Now add the condensed milk, cardamom and saffron to the mixture and cook for another few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Your dish is ready and you can serve it hot or chilled.
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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AWorld Of Wellness
SHA Wellness Clinic uses a combination of ancient oriental techniques
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“In SHA we do not simply understand health as the absence of illness, but it is rather as one’s overall well-being both physically and mentally. This can be by obtaining our ideal weight and increasing our level of vitality, allowing us to enjoy our true potential.”
Situated in Albir Beach, nearby the picturesque town of Villa de Altea (Region of Valencia),the medical hotel SHA sits on a beautiful mountainside overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, part of the Sierra Helada Natural Park, one of Spain’s foremost ornithological reserves. SPAFAERY
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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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he mild and agreeable micro-climate of the area guarantees fantastic temperatures all year around, and the area is recognized by the World Health Organization as having one of the World’s best climates, this in itself being an important factor for the maintenance of optimum health.
The SHA building is the most recent creation of the prestigious Uruguayan architect, Carlos Gilardi, and the prize-winning European designer, Elvira Blanco Montenegro. 5 architecturally-surprising independent structures, inter-communicated by bridges, comprise the edifice, and contain 93 suites with surface areas of between 80 and 320 square meters. The complex includes large swimming pools and waterfalls, and many relaxation areas such as the Zen, Mediterranean and Tropical gardens.
Moreover, SHA Spa covers an area of more than 2,000 square meters, divided into hydrotherapy and treatment zone. It has 41 treatment rooms, a couple treatment suite, medical and consultation rooms, and spacious waiting and relaxation areas. You can also enjoy massages and treatments outdoors in a unique environment of private palapas located near the infinity pool. Nearby, there are also several championship golf courses and four marinas. SHA Wellness Clinic has the firm intention of helping society through the care of both mind and body by means of the ideal combination of ancient oriental techniques and the ultimate advances in western medicine, thus reestablishing a harmonious balance between body, mind and spirit.
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HA’s objective is to have their guests, after a pleasant stay, feel more vital and young, with a more healthy appearance, leaving inwardly and outwardly renewed, producing a fundamental change in the organism, with an improved quality of life, slowing down the ageing process and preventing illnesses. The areas that make up the concept of SHA are natural therapies, macrobiotic diet, non-invasive aesthetic medicine and anti-aging. At a fundamental change in the body, is able to improve significantly the quality of life, slowing the aging process and preventing illness through the SHA method.
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The SHA Method combines the effective elements of modern macrobiotics nutrition and the curative powers of natural therapies with a dynamic and practical educational program, totally personalized to satisfy the needs of each person and his or her health goals. The beginnings of this union of ability and wisdom become enriched by the curative power of food through the application of a macrobiotic diet adapted to modern times, and merging Mediterranean and Japanese elements, being prescribed individually for each of the guests by the team of consultants, and realized by masters of haut-cuisine. Macrobiotics has helped thousands of people to discover a simple and natural way to establish and re-establish good health, often during a serious illness. All this has been realized with a focus on commonsense, creating a diet that adapts to the most up-to-date nutritional investigation, and which reflects the wisdom gained through thousands of years of observation of the country whose people, on average, live longest in the whole world. The medical hotel SHA developes modern Macrobiotics wich is flexible and possesses a dynamic focus that easily allows it to be applied to individual needs.
The guidelines for a healthy alimentation include a wide variety of foods prepared with the most sophisticated and delicious arts of the kitchen. For this reason a growing number of personalities from all walks of life are taking the Macrobiotic direction as the path to better health and vitality. SPAFAERY
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Talise Spa
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
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rom the moment you arrive, you will enjoy a haven of tranquility, privacy and personalised care for those seeking a journey of self-discovery and deep relaxation. Spoil your loved ones by sending them on the most blissful journey of their life in the luxurious settings of Talise Spa. Our exclusive package offers personalized treatments using the finest products from around the World. Indulge our famous Talise Signature Massage - using carefully selected techniques from Swedish, Shiatsu and Balinese massages combined to execute pure bliss- followed by a luxurious Signature Facial that is designed to leave your skin feeling wonderfully renewed and radiant. Our Deluxe Manicure & Pedicure is the ultimate finishing touch. Your experience includes a health assessment and personal training session with our dedicated team fitness professionals from Six P Gym. Finish your journey by relaxing by our private beach in the landscape garden. Enjoy a complimentary eye treatment when you book the Ultimate Day Experience.
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Tel: 04 319 8181
Package experiences Welcome Ritual Talise Signature Massage – 90 min Rejuvenating Signature Facial 90 minutes Eye Treatment Deluxe Manicure Deluxe Pedicure Health Assessment Personal Training Session Day Access of the fitness facilities, beach & pools Price: AED2,170
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Affordable Luxury at De La Mer Day Spa Women-only spa offers absolute wellness experience in beautiful surroundings
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 98 98
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Wednesday 25th September 2013 De La Mer Day Spa is a hidden gem.With an enviable location on Jumeirah Road, and a 14,000 square foot garden it really is a haven in a busy city. It offers women an array of facilities and treatments, a serene environment, and all at reasonable prices for such a premium spot. Whether clients are nipping in for a quick manicure or spending a day by the pool with friends, the spa’s priority is that everyone feels at home. Family run, it has a personable feel to it with an international and experienced team at hand for your every requirement. Even the little twists show that the client is front of mind: the hair salon uses filtered water, fruit from thegarden is used to flavor drinking water, and recommended deliveries are an option for anyone wanting to order meals. Using organic brand Voya as well as Elemis and Nimue, De La Mer Day Spa offers a range of massages, scrubs, face and body treatments. The ground floor hair salon caters for all hair treatments and a well-equipped gym even comes with the option of a personal trainer who has seen some of her former students go on to win Olympic gold medals. A hammam and a VIP room on the second floor encourage relaxation. Guest and members can hire the VIP room for group of friends or a party and enjoy treatments, the Jacuzzi
and relaxation with total privacy. Similarly the walled garden offers privacy with more space. A pool, Jacuzzi and seating areas encourage members to enjoy the outdoors. Weekly yoga classes also take place in the garden. ‘We want our members and guests to enjoy and treat the spa as if it’s their club. With all it has to offer we feel confident they can really benefit from the number of beauty, fitness and treatment options all under one roof. As the weather cools people are increasingly coming to enjoy the private space the garden offers; a real rarity in Dubai’, said spa owner, Moira Pirzad. Membership is affordable; a day pass to use the spa’s facilities (excluding treatments) is 80AED, and a monthly pass for the same is 300AED. Come and experience De La Mer Day Spa and everything it has to offer. From parties to personal primping the spa is a must-visit this Autumn!
About De La Mer Day Spa: De La Mer is a day spa offering wide range of services including: facials, massage therapy, yoga, hair styling, nails, makeup and more. Facilities include: pool, hammam, hair salon, gym, Jacuzzi and 14,000 square foot garden. Membership can be daily, monthly or annual: A day pass to use the spa’s facilities (excluding treatments) is 80AED, and a monthly pass for the same is 300AED. Contact details for further information: +971 4 328 2775, info@delamerspa.com, https://www.facebook.com/DeLaMerDubai, Villa 783, Jumeirah Road, Umm Sequim 2, Dubai
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Sumayyah Abu-Hulayel takes a look at the health and fitness apps on the market, to find out if our smart phones really can improve your wellbeing.
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ant to be fitter, healthier, calmer and happier? So do I. And as it happens, there’s an app for that. Well, actually, 40,000 and counting. The health, fitness and wellbeing apps market is booming, making it easier and far more rewarding than ever for you to look after yourself. There are countless apps to help with things like fitness, diet, sleep and stress, and you can have them all in the palm of your hand. I tested a few of them out to find out if your smartphone really can improve your wellbeing.
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I often suffer from headaches from neglecting the H2O, so an app that reminds me to drink was just what I needed. My first choice, Hydrate Yourself, sent me incessant reminders that it was 30 minutes since my last drink. I found the nagging irritating and by the time I discovered the default settings could be changed, the damage was already done; I’d developed an anthropomorphic dislike for it and was tempted to stubbornly go thirsty. I switched to My Water; the interface was much more user-friendly and attractive. It allowed me to choose my target and set multiple alarms at times that suited me. I set my goal to a litre and a half a day and found it really satisfying to fill up the quota gradually, and my water-to-Diet-Coke ratio improved dramatically.
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Your Health Is In Your Hands
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ith the drinking taken care of, it was time to tackle the eating. I chose My Diet Coach to stop me raiding the fridge for the wrong kinds of foods. I could set weight-loss goals, and it was full of motivational tips to fight cravings. I was about to open the freezer for some ice cream and thought I’d look at the tips for sweet cravings. It told me to “restrain [my]self and eat an apple instead”. There were no apples. Along with the good motivational tips there are some dubious ones, such as wearing tight trousers, so you’re too uncomfortable to overeat. Fortunately, you can ‘dislike’ a tip, and it won’t be shown again. All in all, it’s a pretty good app if you want an extra bit of support to keep you away from temptation. Far more useful for me was My Fitness Pal, which is a kind of food and exercise diary that charts your progress. The act of logging my food intake really made me aware of hidden calories. Who knew the fruit juices I was guzzling were such a calorie culprit? I think this could definitely be helpful if you’d like to be more mindful of what you’re consuming. It’s not just your physical health that mobile software is catering to. Lumosity is a brain-training app with games designed by neuroscientists that tackle areas such as memory, attention, speed, flexibility, and problem solving. The games are challenging and quite addictive, and I found myself playing for far longer than the suggested 15 minutes a day. The only downside is that unlocking the personalised games required a membership, and at 55
back to your quit date or go cold turkey. You log each cigarette you smoke and each one you crave, earning virtual awards for meeting milestones. The app uses a positive, encouraging approach without resorting to the patronising scare tactics that are common in other methods. After a week of using the app, I managed to cut down from over 20 cigarettes a day to around five, and although I knew this was great for my health, it was terrible for my stress levels. The fight or flight stress response triggers 1400 biochemical reactions and can have a tremendous impact on our health, becoming a factor in the development of heart disease, diabetes and depression. I found some apps to monitor your stress levels and help you reduce it. I measured my stress levels using an app called Stress Check (by Aiir Consulting). It asked me a series of questions before giving me a score. My stress levels were consistently reading above average (50-56%) so I thought I’d get a second opinion. The second app I tried (also called Stress Check, by Azumio) told me that, at 60%, my stress level was extreme. Before I could start hyperventilating, I remembered the app measured stress levels via my index finger, which I was instructed to press gently against the phone’s camera lens. I realised I should probably take the reading with a pinch of salt, but just to be on the safe side, I took their advice and practised some deep breathing.
“The fight or flight stress response triggers 1400 biochemical reactions and can have a tremendous impact on our health”
As well as apps for gaining good habits, there are apps for losing bad ones. Smoking is my biggest vice, so I downloaded a couple of highly rated apps to help me cut down. First, I tried the Quit Smoking Hypnosis app: a 39-minute video of a woman speaking over a creepy hypnotic spiral. I was dubious, but the reviews were encouraging, so I kept listening. The hypnotist puts you in a trance-like state and then repeatedly tells you that smoking is “dirty, smelly, harmful and expensive”. The relaxation part was pleasant, but I think I would need to curb my cynicism to see any real results. The other app I tried, Quit Coach, seemed geared towards the more practical person. You could tailor the program to suit you, opting to either cut
I downloaded the interactive breathing app, Bellybio, which I was fully expecting to hate. It seemed quite new-agey and flimsy, but I resolved to give it a fair trial. I placed my phone on my belly as instructed and the sound of crashing waves gradually began to stabilise my breathing until I could hardly distinguish between the two. Relaxing music started playing and subtly tuned into my breathing, adapting the pace to its rhythm. Whenever my mind drifted, and my breathing became irregular, waves rolled back to regulate it before the music resumed. For maximum impact, try it in the dark and watch it light up in different colours for the inhale and the exhale. I was surprised by how good I felt afterwards and kept using it to wind down in the evenings. SPAFAERY
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After my breathing exercises, I set my Smart Alarm; an alarm clock that claims to use “actigraphy” (or motion monitoring) to wake you up in the optimal phase of sleep so that you wake up feeling refreshed. As well as recording any disturbances during the night, it gives you a report on your sleep quality, with timelines specifying light, deep or REM sleep. Although I struggled to believe it could accurately tell when I was dreaming, I found the graphs fascinating and the recording really worked. So any disputes about snoring can be settled once and for all. There was no conclusive evidence in my case, as my little dog snores like a fat old man. I did wake up feeling refreshed, but it was hard to determine if it was the Smart Alarm or all the other good lifestyle habits my new apps were helping me to keep up.
“Wellbeing is about more than just maintaining long-term habits; the small stuff counts too”
Wellbeing is about more than just maintaining long-term habits; the small stuff counts too. Happier is a social network that encourages users to collect and share happy moments from their lives in an effort to increase their wellbeing. In her heart-warming Ted Talk, developer Nataly Kogan shares that after devoting her life to uncovering the secret to happiness, she discovered that the answer lies in focusing on the small moments, rather than chasing a nirvana-state of perpetual bliss. Nataly believes that focusing on little happy moments fundamentally changes how we feel. I took her advice and joined Happier where the motto is “stop saying ‘I’ll be happy when’, and start saying ‘I’m happier now because…’” And just by being mindful of the little things in my life; the perfect bubble bath, a phone call from an old friend, a chunk of red velvet cake, and taking the time to share these moments in a welcoming environment, I really did feel a lot happier. This really is the perfect social network if you want to find a happier place, both online and offline. SPAFAERY
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Hi Chris, I know how busy you are, thanks for meeting with Spafaery, for those who aren’t familiar with what you do, could, you explain to us a bit about HOUSE UNITED? Basically at House United we book and manage house DJ’s from around the world to here in Dubai.
For our readers that are new in Dubai or just visiting, what are the best places to go if you love house music?
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Personally I like 360 for pure house, however, make sure you keep an eye for house nights at places like XL, Movida, VIP rooms and Blue Marlin.
House United: Bringing house to Dubai. Originating in Chicago in the early 80’s HOUSE music: Electronic house music, DJ’s were playing various styles of house music, disco, hip hop and electro funk, as well as electronic pop music. This fanned its way through all major cities by the early 90’s, since then house music has been infused into mainstream pop and dance music worldwide. 104 SPAFAERY 104
DJ’s have dominated pop culture for a few years now by producing for some of the most prominent music figures and immersing themselves in clubs and major venues. Here I meet with Chris Braun who is the CEO and owner of HOUSE UNITED management and booking agency to talk about what excites him and where he see’s house music progressing in Dubai in the future.
If we are looking to go to a festival which festivals would you suggest? This one’s easy, has to be tomorrowland it has the best atmosphere and the crowds go wild, not to mention the DJ’s that take the stage there. Creamfields is also another good one and EDC.
You have lots of amazing artists under your management, let me ask you, which is your favourite?
(laughs) I can’t answer that…… I have so many talented DJ’s that are all amazing but the one that stands out for me that I have always loved has to be HARDWELL.
How very controversial, a bit like our next question, we’re not going to make this easy for you. Who in your honest opinion is the next big thing?
(laughs again) You really are testing me here Spafaery, I actually have a few playing here in Dubai this year that are already taking the music industry by storm for example, I have Mercer at XL beach club on the 18th of October, Promise land and Tristan Garner on the 27th also at XL.
Sounds amazing, I will definitely be at all those gigs, anything planned for next year? HOUSE UNITED are very busy next year, we already have confirmed bookings for Sander Van Doorn , Afrojack, Hardwell, Nicky Romero, Marcus schalz, Ian Carney, Robbie Rivera, AN21, Chris willis, Yves V from Tomorrowland and a few more that I will keep to myself for now.
WOW, So many big names there, we can’t wait!! Hope you’re ready for our final question! It’s a big one…. What is your all-time favourite house DJ?? OK, I’m going to have to go old school on this answer, When I think back to what I would always listen to when starting out it was always MAW (Masters at work) They have such a vast back catalogue and have remixed with some amazing artists, they really stand out for me.
Thanks for meeting with us Chris, we look forward to hearing lots from HOUSE UNITED in the near future.
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Alicia keys
nternational super star Alicia Keys is playing in Dubai this November. The 14 times grammy award winner returns to Dubai on November the 15th. Keys first found fame with her debut album Songs in A Minor, her bestselling album to date which includes her breakout hit ‘Fallin’ since then she has gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. We have seen Keys collaborating with artists such as Jay Z, Jamie Foxx, Frank Ocean and Bruno Mars. This is a not to be missed in our book. Tickets start at AED 295 and can be bought from Viagogo.com go get them now, we can’t wait!
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Body Line Spa
Bodyline Salon&Spa is a pioneer in the beauty industry is exclusively a place for the ladies to rejoice. No 10, above Westzone Supermarket, Al Diyafa Roundabout, Jumeirah,Dubai. Tel: 04 3863525
Angsana Spa & Health Club
Angsanas massage is a two hour pummelling with oils that mixed Asian and european techiniques. Level 2, Marina Walk, Dubai Marina Tel: 04 3684356
Cinq Mondes Spa
Listen to sounds as soothing as the trickling of water in the background, relax your mind as nimble fingers work your stress away, inhale the essential oils that bring you in tune with nature at its purest. The Crescent West, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Tel: 04 4442000
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ulti award winning music festival SANDANCE has produced another amazing line up, including British act Jamiroquai, Chic ft Nile Rodgers, Rudimental and Laidback Luke this kind of line up can only mean one thing… PARTY TIME. Reserve your tickets now to avoid disappointment. Tickets starting at AED 295 and VIP AED 500, you can get tickets from Atlantis the palm. The party starts at 2pm until 2am, get your festival shorts at the ready.
International Rugby sevens Record breaking crowds, thrilling rugby action, entertainment second to none and an impressive purpose built venue all ensures that each year the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens is an event not to be missed. Whether you’re a guy or a girl, I would hugely suggest you try this out as you won’t have experienced anything like it before; it’s a great family day out too. Starting the 28th of November to just the 30th I would suggest you get your tickets straight away as tickets are limited and will sell out pretty quick. Tickets start from AED 250 and go up to AED 500. We will see you there.
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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
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
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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 Spa at the Address +971 4 436 7777
B/Attitude Spa 04 399 8888 Red Dragon Gym 04 439 0 327
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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
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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
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Girl Talk Beauty Center
BEAUTY WITH A DIFFERENCE Mission TO BRING JOY Description BEAUTY AND REHABILITATION CENTER Location: JUMAIRA PLAZA, 1347 dubai Phone: 055 9933575 or 04 3492600
www.girltalkbeautycentre
Innovative Cardiothoracic and Vascular care. Place your trust in our hands. The Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at American Hospital Dubai Dr. Uwe P. Klima, Specialist Vascular Surgeon, brings keen knowledge and immense experience in open heart bypass surgery to the Middle East, right here at the American Hospital Dubai. MOH 2027/2/1/29/2/12
The external Saphenous Vein Stent (eSVS) is a simple method that ensures a smoother surgery that also significantly minimizes the need for invasive procedures over a lifetime.
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