Out and About Mag: Datuk Yuro TY - The Glue Behind all that Glitters

Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.

— Francis of Assisi

“Thesecretofgettingaheadis gettingstarted.”

Mark Twain

One step at a time, but just keep going. It’s very easy to tell yourself you can’t. In fact, we often do. How about focusing on the reasons you can, even if those reasons are outnumbered by why you think something cannot be done?

All you need to do is start. It might not go as planned, but once you start and keep going, you’ll surprise yourself with what you can achieve. In a few years, you’ll look back and wonder why you were doubtful in the first place. Start!

Features and Highlights

This Edition of Out and About Magazine is all about embracing variety and giving you a taste of what’s possible. From fashion to travel, plus everything in-between, this Edition has a lot in store for you.

Get started with our Behind the Brand feature with Datuk Yuro TY, the CEO of Tri-T Group and NEST CAPITAL Partners HK Ltd. He tells his story of trade and investment in a “glittering” industry and sets the stage for Taking Lessons from Maitha Al Mazroei, Head of Programming - Museum of the Future. Thank us later!

In Fashion, we share everything scarves in No Excuse can Diminish the Friendliness of Silk Scarves. Then, check out our Beauty section and find out the Foundation that’s Right for your undertone.

In the Lifestyle section, we talk about 7 Celebrities with Autism in recognition of Autism Awareness Month and delve into Effective Relations: A Pathway to Happiness.

Maintaining a great quality of life is important so you know we have a Fitness feature for you to be able to do just that. This Edition, we explore Exercising for your Body Type.

Also, check out CLAP for an Amazing Japanese

Dining Experience as well as 6 Awesome Things you Need to Know about Acai in our Food feature.

For the Travel & Experiences section, we give you a “tour” of Atlantis The Royal: Immersing you in the Impossible as we share everything you need to know about the property. We also take you to Zimbabwe at the Batoka Zambezi Sands, a new luxury property in that stunning country.

We have the insider’s scoop on the Ultra-luxury Signature Villa Framed Allure on ‘Billionaires’ Row’ in Palm Jumeirah, too, in our Real Estate feature.

In For the Culture, check out Just say, ‘Whatever’, and for Shelf Life, grab The Magic of Thinking Big.

You know the secret of getting ahead. You determine your destiny and you are in control. Chin up, smile, and just start. Once you get off the mark, keep going and enjoy the journey, setbacks and all.

The drive is within you!

Out and About Magazine, along with the team that made this Edition possible, has got your back, always. Embrace what’s possible!

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BEHIND THE BRAND

• Datuk Yuro TY - The Glue Behind all that Glitters CEO of Tri-T Group and NEST CAPITAL Partners HK Ltd

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TAKING LESSONS

• Maitha Al Mazroei, Head of Programming - Museum of the Future

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FASHION

• No Excuse can Diminish the Friendliness of Silk Scarves

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BEAUTY

• What Foundation is Right for your undertone?

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• 7 Celebrities with Autism

• Effective Relations: A Pathway to Happiness

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TRAVEL & EXPERIENCES

• Atlantis The Royal: Immersing you in the Impossible

• Batoka Zambezi Sands: New Luxury Property in Stunning Zimbabwe

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• Ultra-luxury Signature Villa Framed Allure on ‘Billionaires’ Row’ in Palm Jumeirah

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• Just say ‘Whatever’!

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DATUK YURO TY

CEO OF TRI-T GROUP AND NEST CAPITAL PARTNERS HK LTD

Company: TRI-T GROUP AND NEST CAPITAL PARTNERS HK LTD

1. Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am Datuk Yuro TY, a Singaporean businessman. I am currently the CEO of Tri-T Group and NEST CAPITAL Partners HK Ltd, a holding company involved in mineral mining, real estate, online gaming, and investment.

I joined TRI-T GROUP in 2014 as CEO and handle different kinds of investors and 6000+ employees. As the group CEO, I thrive and ensure everything will be in place. I am well connected with a 48M USD net worth. Comment end

I am also an investor and philanthropist that loves charitable work.

I love sports cars and currently drive an STO Lamborghini & F8 Ferrari Spider and more.

2. What brings you to the UAE?

In 2016 the board of directors decided to explore the UAE market to trade gold and diamond as well as real estate investment. So far, it has been a success for the company.

3. Why do business in the UAE? The business environment attracts us to expand to the UAE. It’s business-friendly to locals and foreigners, and here in the UAE, local Emiratis respect and help foreign investors like us. With my royal title, UAE is a great place to do business.

4. Tell us more about Tri-T Group and what you do in the UAE and around the world.

Tri-T Group is the head operations office based out of Dubai, UAE. The company works as a property development firm which deals with real estate and property renovations. Tri-T Group also offers traders the option to invest in gold, silver and other precious metals and stones in Dubai. The main goal is to help clients realise their investment needs, as well as property needs, with the Tri-T Group team of highly skilled and qualified professionals.

The company deals with bullion trading and the sale of uncut diamonds, precious stones and other metals. The online marketplace makes it easy to trade in gold and silver and purchase precious stones as commodities. The bullion is certified and tested to ensure the best quality for purchase by clients.

Tri-T Group is a global trading company with multiple holdings across many industries around the world. We set out to make a large impact on global business by influencing multiple sectors. The investment company, Tri-T Group and our headquarters in the Dubai Economic Zone.

Tri-T Group has brands in many influential sectors that impact the world. Tri-T Group is a venture capital and assets holding firm based in Asia that provides equity to emerging companies and organisations across the world. After working with the parent investment company Tri-T Group, the importance of funding upcoming firms and agencies became apparent, which is something which the Tri-T team achieves with great success.

ROYCE EGGER Company Partner, TRI-T Group

5. What aspects of your business are non-negotiable?

Doing business in the UAE is different from what we have in other countries. In the UAE, trust is crucial, especially in our line of business. It is imperative that whatever you say, you must do it. That can’t be negotiated.

6. How do you decide what companies/products to invest in?

I always have to ensure all aspects are considered when making a decision. If it’s a challenge we’ve never encountered, a discussion with my board is needed. We look at the options and decide whether or not to invest.

7. What is your definition of success?

Success is when you make other people happy. Meaning you have already made it through the process of your life. It’s not always about money; money is not the basis of success.

8. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Pray and work hard until you achieve your goals, and then make your dreams come true. Start your own business as young as you can or help your family with their business.

9. If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you name it?

If I write a book about myself, the title would be “A Man with no Name”. I always want to be in the background, even with everything I have and the title, I prefer to keep a low profile.

10. What are some of your everyday habits?

First thing in the morning, when I wake up, I pray. I make time for my family despite my busy work schedule. I also make time for my pets. I love dogs and cats. I close the day with prayer.

11. What advice would you give to an entrepreneur starting out?

My advice to all start-ups is that if you want to be successful in the future, you must have a mentor and take their wise advice. Secondly, get an idol you admire and learn from them. Be patient, running a business is not an easy thing.

12. Who inspires you with awe and why?

My father inspires me. I know him and his style of running the business, and even though he is old, he is hands-on with his business.

13. What’s that one quote you live by?

My quote would have to be, “Live one day at a time.”

Taking Lessons MAITHA AL MAZROEI

HEAD OF PROGRAMMINGMUSEUM OF THE FUTURE

1. Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am a mother of one, an architect, and an art lover. My passion for art and architecture began at a young age when I would spend hours drawing and designing buildings. As I grew older, I became fascinated by the ability of architecture to shape our experiences and environments.

2. Tell us about your career journey.

I graduated from the University of Sharjah with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture Engineering in 2013. After graduation, I joined Dubai Municipality in the engineering, sustainability, and renewable energy field, which sparked a passion in me for sustainable design. This led me to pursue my studies in Masters of Science in Sustainable Design of the Built Environment at the British University in Dubai.

I started my career as a Senior Building Engineer, where I conducted research and studies in the sustainable-smart buildings field. I was passionate about raising awareness on sustainability and green buildings through campaigns, talks, and events. Through my work on several sustainability-focused projects I was awarded the Young Engineer of the Year - MEE 2015 award. I then got promoted to Head of Research and Sustainability Studies, where I managed the sustainability strategic plan, research, and continued to work on raising awareness across Dubai through building partnerships with various academic, private, and movement stakeholders.

In 2018, I joined the Dubai Future Foundation as an Associate Project Manager. I was fortunate to work with amazing teams on various projects like Dubai10X, One Million Arab Coders, and the Museum of the Future (Humans 2.0) when it was still an idea at the World Government Summit 2019. This then led to me joining the Museum of the Future team, where I initially worked at the creative department and then moved to become the acting head of programming. In my role, I design educational and informative programmes at the museum, such as talks, workshops, and activations.

3. Why did you decide to work at Museum of the Future?

The Museum of the Future (MOTF) is an inspiring place where I can explore and learn about the future. As an architect, I am always interested in how technology and design intersect, and the Museum of the Future provides an incredible platform for me to explore this intersection.

I am excited about the prospect of working with like-minded individuals who are passionate about innovation, creativity and, of course, the future.

What draws me to the Museum of the Future is the idea that everything is possible. The institution is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is deemed possible, and I believe that this mindset is essential for progress and growth. I am constantly seeking new challenges and I want to work in an environment that encourages experimentation and creativity. Being an architect and working at this iconic place is a bonus for me.

4. What is the inspiration behind the idea of MOTF? Take us through the journey. The Museum of the Future, which opened in February 2022, has been termed the ‘most beautiful building on Earth’. The 77-ft modern architectural marvel, which tells the narrative of the future through a series of interactive exhibitions, invites people to experience the technologies and trends that will shape the future of humanity.

Spanning an area of 30,000 square metres, the pillar-less structure also represents a novel intellectual centre. It’s designed to foster a spirit of collaborative innovation among the Arab world’s leading scientists to inspire new out-of-the-box solutions to tomorrow’s greatest challenges and spur a new era of scientific discovery in the region and beyond.

Museum of the Future constitutes a platform for anticipating the future, and designing ideas in all scientific, economic, environmental and social sectors. The museum is home to a group of the latest advanced smart robots

that have been developed utilising advanced scientific technologies. The museum enhances Dubai’s pivotal role in being a gateway to tomorrow’s world, and acts as an incubator for future innovation, whilst enriching the passion for science and knowledge in present and future generations through its unique exhibits and experiences.

5. Tell us about the exhibitions at MOTF. The Museum of the Future aims to be an incubator for experts specialising in a diverse range of innovation and future-focused sectors in the region and beyond, and serves

as a laboratory for the design of future cities, technologies, and concepts.

The exhibitions inspire a global intellectual movement that actively explores and foresees future changes in scientific, economic, environmental, and social sectors. It also forges opportunities for these changes to benefit humanity and improve the world we live in today, tomorrow and the future.

The exhibitions reflect a journey to the future, which is one of the most immersive exhibitions the museum has to offer and is designed to

make you feel like you have been transported to the year 2071.

Future Heroes is an exciting exhibition which largely caters to the younger generation and is designed to be a playful environment that sharpens important skills and enhances talents that will help sustain and inspire young minds; whilst the Tomorrow Today exhibition explores future technologies that have been designed by some of the most brilliant minds on the planet.

6. Technology is at the heart of MOTF; tell us about some of the cutting-edge technology at MOTF. The Museum of the Future provides an engaging immersive experience through various technologies, exhibitions and talks designed to encourage visitors to form their own perceptions about future opportunities, whilst inspiring them to design the future they wish to experience. The museum is also an important platform displaying and testing innovations of the world’s most innovative technology companies.

The museum leverages state-of-the-art technologies, including artificial intelligence and human-machine interaction, as part of the experience. It represents a permanent exhibition to showcase and review different aspects of the future and the most important technologies that will shape it.

Technology contributes significantly to developing our future prospects and can help to solve social and environmental challenges, as well as support future generations in adapting to and overcoming the challenges which will face us in the future.

Visitors to the Museum of the Future can learn about the important role artificial intelligence has to play in our society by interacting with robots that answer your questions using AI techniques. Providing a glimpse into our near future, and how robots will form part of our lives, visitors will experience first hand the huge role AI plays within our daily lives. The museum is home to the “Ameca” robot that interacts with museum visitors, “Bob”, the coffee maker with

a robotic arm, the hybrid flying robots located in the lobby as well as the popular ‘Robodog’.

7. What is most unique about the architecture of MOTF?

The museum is an architectural marvel way ahead of its time. The remarkable structure saw engineering approaches that have never been used before due to the structure’s unique shape and design. The most striking element lies in the Arabic calligraphy that seamlessly wraps around the entire façade and represents quotes from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai about the future, and from the inside represents a journey to the future. The Arabic quotes translate to:

“We may not live for hundreds of years, but the products of our creativity can leave a legacy long after we are gone.”

“The future belongs to those who can imagine it, design it, and execute it. It isn’t something you await, but rather create.”

“Innovation is not an intellectual luxury. It is the secret behind the evolution and rejuvenation of nations and people.”

8. How and why are themes like wellbeing, spirituality, ecology, and education selected as topics of interest?

The museum contributes to designing future lifestyles, communities and cities. By allowing people to experience the future today, the museum provides an insight into possible future scenarios, underlining their potential challenges and solutions. The Museum of the Future transports today’s generations to the world of tomorrow, offering them a glimpse of potential future scenarios. It helps people to understand that changing the planet for the better is still possible. People are reminded that with knowledge and science, nothing is impossible. The Museum of the Future has a supportive and stimulating role in the region and the world by investing in creative minds and embracing initiatives, ideas and research of qualitative value in future products.

9. What are the latest offerings that added to the museum’s experiences?

One of the newest additions to the Museum of the Future is a robot in the form of a pet that will model for the new generation of advanced robots, and welcomes visitors as they walk through the corridors of the museum. With advanced design engineering, it has 17 joints to enhance its smooth movement, and enables it to move and roam with high flexibility, in addition to its ability to see in three dimensions, to map the terrain and avoid obstacles.

We also recently welcomed ‘Ameca’, an advanced humanoid robot representing the forefront of human-robotics technology. The robot features a human-like face and a robotic body, shaped like a human. Ameca

will interact with visitors, directing them and answering their questions, it is also capable of making facial expressions and even has a sense of humour.

10. Who visits MOTF?

We welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors, from different nationalities and all ages from all over the world. From couples and families, to VVIP presidential visits and celebrities, the Museum of the Future offers something for everyone to enjoy.

11. MOTF is a masterpiece and shows the forward-thinking vision of the city’s leadership. Where do you see Dubai in another ten years?

The Museum embodies the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to provide a global incubator for future institutions, experts, specialists and those interested in exploring future prospects and opportunities. Dubai, and the museum of the Future will be the headquarters of international future-sighting organisations, as the museum is considered a laboratory for innovative ideas and a permanent forum for discussing the challenges facing humanity and looking for solutions for them.

We believe technology will play a huge role in Dubai’s future and the museum works to attract talent, in addition to building bridges with prominent international scientific and intellectual centres. The Museum of the Future also works with a number of international partners and research institutions to study current and future challenges to provide new and innovative solutions for Dubai and our future planet. There is no shortage of global metropolises aspiring to become “cities of the future.”

By 2071, Dubai will be the place to explore and implement changes to the way we live. When it comes to renewables, the UAE and Dubai are moving towards solar energy and other clean sources of energy. Dubai is also looking to transform the way buildings are constructed. It is also driving a change in green construction practices.

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NO EXCUSE CAN DIMINISH THE FRIENDLINESS OF

SILK SCARVES

Scarves have existed for centuries, holding a primary place as an essential couture ensemble in every civilisation and culture.

They haven’t lost their significance, and neither do we expect that to ever happen, which is why we still get to see certain dapper-looking men and women garbed in these pieces, making bold statements. You might have wondered why scarves never go out of style or what’s the importance attached to them. The answer is simple; a scarf is an international piece of garment that gives you warmth, protection, neatness, grace, and individuality.

Be it for fashion purposes, spiritual motives, or to shield from extreme weather conditions; it is that functional piece of adornment you invest in because it helps you style yourself in multiple unique ways, helps you adapt to all weathers and adds the final element of “charisma” to your outfit.

Silk scarf purchasing considerations

When you decide to buy a silk scarf for yourself, keep a practical stance. You should be clear-headed about what you’re going to need it for. It is clear, scarves are multifunctional, but your purchase can be wasteful if its purpose is missing.

Think about when and where you want to wear it and with what attire. Would you be using it for the office during the daytime or for a casual night out? The choices are unlimited, and so is the available variety.

Once the objective has been sorted out, other related issues will straighten out automatically, such as the colour, pattern, weave, size, and shape. We’ll be discussing the usage of silk scarves at length, their practicality, beauty, as well as the high demand in the unisex fashion world.

Silk scarves add class to men’s clothing

Any man would welcome long, rectangular, beautiful patterned silk scarves to perk up his otherwise bland-coloured outfits. This accessory can be worn on its own, with or without a necktie.

Remember, the scarf doesn’t and cannot replace a tie or bow; it’s a complete additional accessory giving guys a strong, dashing look for perfect masculinity.

Most men, on the other hand, aren’t aware of the functionality of silk scarves. The majority know only about woollen scarves or mufflers. They take scarves for mere shield purposes. It’s no surprise that these men stand clueless when it comes to wearing a silk scarf, so we need to explain the correct way of adorning this statement accessory.

Avoid tight knots, drape It

No doubt, silk scarves are the prettiest and most luxurious ones, but wearing them requires extra competence. They tend to slip off; you might want to tie them too tightly or add pins to make them stay. Both ways are wrong.

Silk scarf has to be draped casually and allowed to flow rakishly to show you have mastered the art of easily displaying it.

Women beautifying silk scarves

Women are luckier to be able to make use of silk scarves in numerous ways. These fancy, colourful embellishments add charm to the female persona. Let’s discuss a few unique styles of bringing silk scarves to their best potential.

Hair accessory

This can flaunt your hairstyle in the daytime and evening, more so in the warmer weather. You can catch up your hair in a chic ponytail and tie it with a silk scarf matching your outfit. It can also be worn around your head and tied at the back.

Be creative with silk scarves, using them as hair accessories for a change.

Adorn your neck

Tie it in a bow shape, giving it a look of a statement necklace. Wrap it twice around your neck and tie a knot resembling a bow, sitting either below your chin or on the side for extra style. You can pull it off in the office with a blazer.

Around one’s shoulder

This look might deceive others into believing your blouse has a stylish part. Tie your silk scarf neatly around part of the tank, making one side decorative. It works best with plain sleeveless tops.

Never misplace your glasses

Tie the ends of your silk scarf to your sunglasses or eyeglasses. This would keep your glasses safe during office hours, saving precious time lost in searching for your misplaced specs. It should work like a sunglasses strap, even convenient for holding a camera to take pictures with style.

Loop it around the wrist

Wear the silk scarf around your wrist as a bracelet, a band or a clasp for your wristwatch. Twist it if it’s longer in length, and tie a bow knot at the end that hangs to one side.

Accentuate your waistline

Belt the scarf around your trench coat when going out for a classy, appealing look. Enrich

the appearance further by choosing contrasting shades if your clothes are neutral-tinted.

Brighten your handbag

In place of key chains, stickers and other handbag tidbits, twist a bright silk scarf and wrap it around the straps of your purse. This is a trendy street look which has been embraced by many.

We’re leaving you with just a few basic ideas to remind you that it’s never too hot or too cold to ignore wearing your silk scarves.

There are countless ways to style silk scarves. Pinterest has a mind-blowing board of ideas; you certainly can seek inspiration there as well. We hope you enjoyed our share of tips and tricks.

WHAT FOUNDATION IS RIGHT FOR YOUR UNDERTONE?

Picking the ideal shade

Sometimes, picking the ideal foundation shade is a tricky ordeal. The shade might look suitable at first glance or even on initial application. The mismatch is identified once it becomes apparent that your face is not giving that natural glow—either the shade is too pale or too dark, or even lifeless and boring! Hence, it is essential to identify your natural colour before splurging your cash in the nearest beauty bar. To accomplish this, determine your undertone.

Your skin undertone is different from your skin tone, as the former is the underlying hue or colour that your skin casts, while the latter is the range of darkness to lightness of the skin itself.

We celebrate beauty in diversity! Love your skin by picking the right foundation for your skin undertone. The perfect shade will reveal your skin’s natural beauty, and by staying true to your hue, your best self is going to shine through!

Finding your perfect shade of foundation, knowing your skin tone, understanding what your undertone is and what kind of makeup works for you, are what most makeup users struggle with, especially those at the beginning of their makeup journey.

Most people fall into one of the three undertones:

■ Cool, which means your skin is more blue, red, or pink.

■ Warm, which means your skin is more golden, yellow, or peach.

■ Neutral, which means your skin will have a combination of cool and warm colours.

The classic rule applies: a warm undertone looks best with gold or yellow-based foundations, while shades with rose, red, or blue bases are suitable for those with a cool undertone. We listed different foundations for the three types of undertones—from lightweight foundations that will give you a natural, no-makeup look to fullcoverage ones for a longer-staying, glam look!

Fenty Beauty PRO Filt’r Hydrating Long Wear Foundation

This foundation is cruelty-free and will give you a natural finish with instant hydration. It has 50 shades you can choose from. Shade No. 240 is perfect for people with medium skin with a yellow undertone.

FOUNDATIONS FOR WARM UNDERTONES

Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation

A light foundation that can give you full coverage up to 16 hours. One drop goes a long way. A good shade for warm undertones is Barcelona, perfect for medium to medium-deep skin with a peachy undertone.

Bobbi Brown Skin Weightless Long Wear Foundation SPF15

This product is formulated with SPF 15 to give you additional protection from the sun. It feels light and airy but sports a medium to full coverage. Golden Beige is for people with light to medium skin with a gold undertone.

Maybelline New York Super Stay Full Coverage Liquid Foundation

Looking for a long-lasting foundation?

This is perfect for you! Formulated to last for 24 hours to give you a full coverage finish without the worry of pore clogging. Golden is the perfect shade for medium skin with warm undertones.

L.A. Girl Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

This is a lightweight foundation perfect for all-day wear. It is a full-coverage foundation formulated without parabens, ideal for those who want to avoid synthetic chemicals in their cosmetics. Soft Honey is for medium skin and is suitable for warm undertones.

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation

A flawless and natural finish foundation that can easily give you a no-makeup look, this foundation can give you a natural medium to full coverage. Golden is for medium skin with a rosy undertone.

FOUNDATIONS FOR COOL UNDERTONES

Dior Backstage Liquid Foundation

Dior Backstage promises a glowing look and perfect blending with the skin. You can sport a natural look with this foundation or you can opt to get full coverage. 3 Cool is for light to medium skin with cool undertones.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-inPlace Makeup

A matte foundation that will last for 24 hours, is waterproof and can withstand heat, Estee Lauder Double Wear is just perfect for any season. Auburn is a suitable shade for people with cool undertones.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation

Many MUAs swear by Giorgio Armani for a lush, medium coverage that dramatically hides skin imperfections. It also applies easily and will give you a flawless and natural glow from within. Shade No. 8.25 will suit people with cool undertones.

Makeup Forever Reboot foundation

Looking for a foundation that has a satin finish? This is the right one for you. It reduces the look of wrinkles, giving you a hydrated and glowing complexion. If you have medium skin with a red undertone, shade R370 will suit you.

This foundation is perfect for people with oily and combination skin types and provides long-lasting wear up to 24 hours. Bisque Medium 26 is for fair with neutral undertones.

FOUNDATIONS FOR NEUTRAL UNDERTONES

A lightweight and long-lasting foundation that has a heat-proof and waterproof formula. This foundation is promoted as cruelty-free and vegan. 5.5 Neutral will suit people with medium skin with olive-neutral undertones.

Fluid

This foundation will give you hydrated and perfect skin. It contains SPF 20 for additional sun protection. 03N Natural is perfect for medium skin with neutral undertones.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation

Marc Jacobs ReMarkable Full Coverage Foundation

Aqua Nude Water-Infused Perfecting

Guerlain

Pat McGrath Skin Fetish Sublime Perfection Foundation

A liquid foundation that will give you smooth-looking skin and medium coverage, this product is suitable for dry, combination, oily and normal skin types. If you have medium skin with olive and neutral undertones, Medium 21 is for you.

Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Makeup

Naked Skin promises a radiant, glowing look and long wear for up to 24 hours. This foundation will also help reduce wrinkles and blur skin imperfections. 6 Warm/Medium is for medium skin with an olive undertone.

CELEBRITIES WITH AUTISM 7

Autism spectrum disorder is a diagnosis characterised by differences from the general population in the areas of social skills, communication skills, and the presence of certain behaviours, which may look atypical from other people. These behaviours are classified as restrictive or repetitive.

Living with autism can be challenging, but many people on the spectrum have achieved great heights. Here are seven people you may recognise:

BILL GATES, co-founder of Microsoft

Is Bill Gates autistic? Quite a few autism experts seem to think so!

While nothing has ever been confirmed regarding whether or not Gates falls on the autism spectrum, those who seem to believe he does, cites things like:

■ the distinct rocking motion Gates displays when he concentrates;

■ his shortened and monotone speech patterns; and

■ his habits of avoiding eye contact on the rare occasion he speaks directly with someone.

These are all common characteristics of those with autism spectrum disorder, and the evidence that Bill Gates may be autistic is quite persuasive.

DARYL HANNAH, actress

Daryl Hannah—the beautiful star of films like Splash, Blade Runner, and Steel Magnolias— only came out about her experiences on the autism spectrum about five years ago. Since then, Hannah has been inspirational as she’s told the truth about her challenges with Asperger’s Syndrome.

As a child, she rocked herself to self-soothe and was so shy that once she began acting, she refused to give interviews or attend her movie premieres.

Though she has mostly learned to control and live with her diagnosis, Hannah has all but left the entertainment industry to focus on environmental issues and other passions.

STEVE JOBS, founder of Apple

Those who associate Steve Jobs with autism admit that it’s pure speculation. They are also quick to point out that speculation has grown more and more mainstream since the Apple genius died in 2011.

Those who believe Jobs landed somewhere on the autism spectrum cite such behavioural traits as his:

■ obsession with perfection;

■ unorthodox ways of thinking; and

■ general lack of empathy when dealing with others.

JERRY SEINFELD, comedian

Jerry Seinfeld, one of the most popular comedians of all time, has said in multiple interviews that he believes himself to be on the autism spectrum.

Though he has never been officially diagnosed by a medical professional, Seinfeld has defended his self-diagnosis by citing various social challenges he has experienced since childhood and his tendency to think literally.

While Seinfeld may consider himself to have mild Asperger’s Syndrome, others in the autism community disagree. Seinfeld’s revelation has been quite controversial, with many feeling that his self-diagnosis has only served to make light of actual issues.

EMINEM, rapper

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is a rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, and actor. He’s known for being one of the best-selling and most talented artistes of all time.

Eminem disclosed in his song ‘Wicked Ways’ that he has Asperger’s. Asperger’s was previously the diagnosis given to people with autism with an aboveaverage intellectual ability but persistent difficulties with or differences in social communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviours.

In interviews, Eminem says he remembers faking sick to stay home from school, where he says he was shy and awkward.

SATOSHI TAJIRI, creator of Pokémon

Also on our list of famous people with autism is the creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri. Satoshi is a Japanese video game designer and director who is also one of the founders and president of video game developer Game Freak.

As a child, Satoshi loved collecting bugs. He’s said that this love of bug collecting inspired him to create Pokémon, as he wanted a way to give children the same joy he had while collecting bugs when playing his video games.

Many people on the autism spectrum enjoy collecting, sorting, and categorising different things. So Satoshi, as an autistic individual himself, gave the world a gift that only he could create: a whole new thing to collect.

ELON MUSK, entrepreneur

Elon Musk is one of the richest, most successful people of all time.

He is the founder, CEO, and chief engineer of SpaceX; angel investor, CEO, and product architect of Tesla, Inc; owner and CEO of Twitter, Inc; founder of The Boring Company; co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI; and president of the philanthropic Musk Foundation.

Musk has spoken about growing up with autism in interviews. He has said things like: “I would just tend to take things very literally … but then that turned out to be wrong—[people were not] simply saying exactly what they mean, there are all sorts of other things that are meant, and [it] took me a while to figure that out.”

He credits autism for contributing to his success. Musk believes his hyper-focused mind amplified his intense and specialised interest in science and technology, a common trait among autistic people, helping him reach the level of success he has today.

EFFECTIVE RELATIONS: A PATHWAY TO HAPPINESS

The most important things in life are the connections you make with others.

– Tom Ford

In today’s world, everything happens fast. We call people friends too quickly without knowing them well. We connect with many individuals via various social media platforms, making instant, yet often trivial, acquaintances. In many cases, we cut corners in social norms and behaviours.

Living in the open world

“The business of business is relationships; the business of life is human connection.”

– Robin Sharma

We often do not invest time to create deeper, more meaningful connections. Instead, we often rush in our communications, resulting in shallow connections. Living in the fast lane makes us omit and disregard the process of building long-lasting relationships.

The advancement of technology in a datadriven era made us focus more on the quantity than the quality of our connections. Often, purposefully, we present the details of our lives to catch people’s attention, hold their interest, and make them follow us without establishing a real connection. Also, observing the lives of others via social media gives us the illusion of knowing those we follow.

Analysing the value and meaning of our connections, especially virtual ones, should become a common and regular task.

Value in togetherness

“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”

– John Lennon

We are social creatures. We grow, develop, and thrive best when in the presence of others. We are the most effective when working in well-established groups.

We feel confident and secure when backed up by our families and friends. We are naturally happier and healthier when we share our lives with our loved ones. In great company, we feel safe and much more relaxed.

Creating and cherishing genuine connections through mutual in-person experiences factors into building rewarding

relationships, from getting together for dinner, watching movies, travelling, or even our mishaps. When we laugh or adventure together, we bond and learn to trust our feelings and the emotions of others.

Although formal connections are much more official and businesslike, it is good to make an effort to learn and get to know members of our community or our work team to establish respectful yet friendly rapport and create a harmonious relationship for advancing mutual plans and goals.

Self-reflection

“Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” –

Lucille Ball

Good relations with others start with us carrying on a loving relationship with ourselves. We should reflect on our

past behaviours that interfere with building constructive relationships to determine what we can change and improve.

It is good to stop and examine what we feel and why certain words or situations provoke our anxiety. What is it within us that we should address to heal and become stronger? It is paramount to self-reflect in order to clear inner blockages, if any.

We can have quiet time making notes or meditating about the issues. Once we address our sensitive points and heal inside, we will connect and accept the outside with greater ease.

Show yourself some love by spending time at a favourite spa, reading an inspiring book, watching a movie, or taking an adventurous trip or a new hobby, anything that boosts your energy, puts a smile on your face, relaxes you, and makes you look at yourself and others with a kinder eye.

Key elements of good relationships

“I take the good with the bad. I cannot love people in slices.” - Sean Connery

So much goes into good connections. We have different views about what defines a good relationship. However, trust, respect, and communication are universal in establishing good rapport in a formal or informal setting.

Building trust

The truth is a fundamental principle of building trust. Keeping promises we have made and not promising anything we cannot deliver helps others to believe in what we say. It is much better to admit that we do not know something or that we have made a mistake than stubbornly stand by incorrect information.

A long-term approach to any relationship,

either personal or professional, allows us to build trust gradually. It gives us time to get to know each other in various situations and circumstances. Then, we tend to look into solutions to find the right approach that brings long-lasting results and mutual benefits, letting others recognise our skills and capabilities.

Building trust is not just about our behaviour and performance. It is also about trusting and believing in others. We need to recognise other people’s qualities, skills, and knowledge. We should respect individual boundaries and give others space, trusting in their ability to solve problems and issues. Trust is about letting go of control and letting be.

Consistency in our performance through good and bad times builds trust. It takes time to establish trust. We build it gradually through actions we take and how well we complete them.

Building respect

Respect is a feeling of appreciation for others and admiration for their skills, talents, achievements, or personal virtues and values. It is consideration and

sympathy for the life experiences and difficulties of others. It is also a regard for other people’s feelings, dreams, wishes, and traditions. Consideration, courtesy, and thoughtfulness are characteristics of respect.

Respect starts with accepting others as they are, with their inner and outer beauty and flaws and being thoughtful of each other’s feelings. It is about careful listening and being present for another, acknowledging the situation and addressing opinions, errors and mistakes, with understanding, kindness and compassion, and respecting physical and emotional boundaries.

We can learn respect by studying different cultures, traditions, and history. Recognising our experiences and the experiences of others builds attentiveness and sympathetic discernment of people and situations.

It is good to remember that respect for others and towards others is best when paired with self-respect. Loving ourselves as we are and treating ourselves with care and compassion translates into sharing such courtesy with others.

Building communication

Communication makes or breaks any relationship. Effective communication involves clear and consistent messaging that shows we are trustworthy and uphold our own boundaries. Understanding emotional intelligence, especially our forms of expression and interpretation of emotions, creates a safe space for others to open up and relate with us. Patience is a key component of effective communication.

Communication is as much about clarity as it is about empathy and compassion. Being present, understanding another person’s situation, and getting ready to help in difficult moments or situations are a part of effective communication through our deeds.

Sometimes, encouraging words are all we need, yet sometimes, saying less and communicating effectively creates much more rapport.

Energetic connections

“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” -

Brené Brown

Relationships require strategy and finesse. Balancing our emotions and taking a tactful approach will deliver great professional connections and happy personal and family relations. It is about recognising the value in ourselves and in others.

Being a compassionate communicator, a trusting and trustworthy individual, and a respectful person towards others and understanding that life has its peaks and valleys, and so do individual journeys, give us powerful tools to build effective and meaningful relationships.

About the author ANNA NIEMIRA

Anna is a corporate consulting professional experienced in international capital markets, finance, and innovative technologies. Being an effective communicator, negotiator, and strategic management ambassador focused on growth and development, she served as a Director of Business Development at various organisations and has been called upon to serve as a judge and mentor at various financial and entrepreneurial competitions.

She studied Blockchain technology at York University, Lassonde School of Engineering, Strategic Business Management and Negotiations at Harvard University, and received her accreditations from the Canadian Securities Institute. Fascinated with a holistic approach to life and business, and wanting to understand the human mind and human behaviour, Anna studied foundations of psychology at Yale University.

She is a media personality known for her stage presence at various speaking engagements, popular talks, and interviews with progressive, innovative technology entrepreneurs, industry influencers, and idea trendsetters.

EXERCISING FOR YOUR BODY TYPE

GET THE MOST OUT OF THAT WORKOUT

You might have been training hard to gain muscle mass, achieve workout goals, and lose weight. Spending a few hours in the gym may have also been part of your lifestyle for quite some time.

If you’re exercising regularly and religiously, but struggling to lose fat or gain muscle mass, you might be doing the fitness basics wrong by not minding your body type! To get the most out of your strict, gruelling fitness routine, you must regularly commit to exercises that are ideal for certain body types.

There are three major body types, distinguished by their builds, muscle mass and proportions. Fitness experts suggest training according to your body type for the best results.

MESOMORPHS

The mesomorphic body type is the most ideal build, being naturally athletic, muscular and lean. Individuals with this body type can put on adequate muscle mass without the need for highly intensive maintenance.

If you have a mesomorphic body, you can train or exercise in practically any fitness routine or exercises you prefer, as your body is innately responsive. You can do light or isolation training, but it is recommended that you change or switch your workouts to avoid plateaus.

Big lifts, deads, squats, and other full-body compound movements are good exercises to maintain your natural strength, as well as volume training. Moreover, combine your training with a balanced high-protein diet to maintain lean muscle mass and high energy levels.

MORE TIPS:

■ Combine light to heavy weight training with bodyweight training to maintain muscle mass and core strength.

■ You can add basic exercises such as deadlifts, squats, chest presses, rows, and shoulder presses to your workouts, combined with heavy weights, as well as isolation movements using lighter weights.

■ Aim for eight to 12 reps for every training type. For leg training, it is encouraged to do heavy weights with six reps. You can also add light to no weight at about 25 reps or more for at least three sets.

■ For cardio exercises, you can do it three times weekly for at least 15 minutes per session.

■ Use a combination of LISS and HIIT training for better results.

ECTOMORPHS

Known as ‘hard gainers’, ectomorphic individuals are typically the slim men and women who struggle to gain weight.

Ectomorphic body types are characterised by having a thin waist and narrow shoulders, and a slender build with a small percentage of body fat distribution. To gain weight, individuals with ectomorph bodies are encouraged to consume a sizable amount of calories daily.

Ectomorphic individuals may have to work harder to achieve lean muscle mass, or maintain any gained muscle, with strict fitness routines.

If you have an ectomorphic build, limit cardio training to one session per week, focusing instead on weight training to build muscle and increase core body strength. Typically, there should only be ample time for muscle recovery, as you also need to commit to brief but intense training sessions.

An intensive workout routine should be accompanied by a proportionate increase in carbohydrate and protein intake. Otherwise, these heavy exercises, aided with little to

no highly nutritive, protein-rich diet, will not only deplete your energy stores but render your weight gain goal futile.

Focus on compound movements, high repetition ranges or a lift bulk-up workout to boost testosterone levels that lead to muscle growth.

MORE TIPS:

■ Work out with heavy weights and take two to three minutes of rest in-between exercises.

■ Aim for up to eight sets and up to 10 reps of each exercise.

■ Avoid too much caloric expenditure by training two body parts or muscle regions, at most, per day.

■ Avoid exercising a sore muscle group. You may also try foam rolling for a quick recovery.

■ Cardio exercises are allowed, but not encouraged to be done more often than weight training. You may also add low-intensity exercises, brisk walks or bike rides to your fitness routine.

ENDOMORPHS

Endomorphic body types are characterised by soft and bulky bodies that are prone to store fat more easily than other body types. This body type is also likely to be big-boned frames with innately strong upper body strength.

However, most endomorphic individuals struggle with finding an ideal workout routine due to the presence of excess body fat.

If you’re an endomorph, you must focus on doing cardiovascular exercises more than three times a week to burn fat, coupled with weight training sessions composed of compound movements.

In terms of diet and nutrition, stick to highprotein and high-fibre meals, restricting intake of carbohydrates and sugars. The combination of intense cardio workouts and lean, low-carb diets promote fat burning, especially in the middle section, buttocks and thighs.

MORE TIPS:

■ You can focus on total body workouts composed of compound movements to burn more calories.

■ Avoid low-rep heavy-weight lifting.

■ Focus on achieving eight to 12 reps and three to five sets for the upper body, and 12 to 20 reps for the lower body.

■ If you want to enhance specific muscle groups, you may start to isolate these muscles after achieving your initial weight loss goal.

■ Add cardio up to three times per week for at least 20 minutes using your target heart rate zone.

■ Choose low-impact and ‘knee-friendly’ cardio training like biking, swimming, walking, hiking, or the elliptical.

We wish you all the best in getting to your fitness goals! We hope to see you apply these workout recommendations to achieve your ideal body weight, muscle composition and core body strength.

Discipline, consistency and dedication will surely get you on the road to ideal wellness and vitality.

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Everyone knows that eating multiple servings of fruit daily is an important part of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Though many other food types should be included, such as vegetables, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates, different fruits are packed with distinctive vitamins, minerals, and chemical compounds essential to a complete diet.

Perhaps you understand that your fruit intake is an important part of your overall health, but you’re bored with your typical fruit choices and are wondering if there’s anything new and exciting to try in the world of fruit.

You’re in luck! Acai, a unique and nutrient-packed berry, is sweeping the wellness industry.

What is acai, you may ask? The berries are nicknamed “purple gold”, which should give you an initial indicator of their benefit. Let’s dive into some more details about this incredible fruit, its uses, and its health benefits.

What is acai? History and origins

Acai berries are small, dark-coloured berries (they look much like blueberries) from the acai palm, primarily grown in the Amazon area of South America. In addition to containing natural sugars and fibre, acai berries have a higher healthy fat content than most berries, which helps to keep a high level of satiety.

The acai berry has a shorter shelf life than other similar fruits, which means it can’t be transported in its freshest state to other areas or countries outside where it’s grown. Unless you’ve visited the Amazon region, you’ve likely only eaten acai as a frozen purée or in freeze-dried powder form. As we mentioned, it can spoil in a day, so it’s hard to transport.

Another way in which acai differs from most berries is that acai berries have pits. The acai pit is usually large enough to make up as much as 80 per cent of the berry. This resembles other foods like dates, apricots, and even olives.

However, since acai is typically used in the same contexts as other berries, it’s considered a member of the berry category.

Native uses of acai

Acai has become extremely popular as a softserve–style snack or a refreshing beverage, but what is acai’s purpose in its native region? Since before recorded history, acai berries have been an essential part of the diets of indigenous tribes in the Amazon region of South America. Acai may make up as much as 25 per cent of the daily food intake of an indigenous person in the area.

Acai berries are hard and difficult to eat straight off the tree, even completely ripe. To make them easier to consume, indigenous Amazon tribes will soak them in water until the tough skin becomes soft and mash them up to create a paste.

What is acai’s flavour profile?

In their most natural state, acai berries have a unique taste that sets them apart. While most berries taste sweet when ripe, acai berries have an earthy, bitter taste with hints of dark chocolate and blackberry.

However, since most people consuming acai aren’t consuming fresh acai berries, the taste most generally associated with acai is a refreshing mixture of fruity sweetness and tartness.

Both frozen acai purée and fresh-pressed acai juice have added sweeteners and extra ingredients to help bring out the pleasant notes in the acai berry.

Foods similar to acai

Other pitted fruits like apricots, peaches, and dates are the most similar to acai.

Acai berries grow from trees called acai palms, making them similar to other fruits that grow from palm trees, such as coconuts and bananas.

The flavour profile of acai as we know it can be described as tropical and sweet, which means it pairs great with other tropical tastes like pineapple, coconut, and mango.

Potential health concerns with acai

Most healthy people shouldn’t have any adverse effects from eating acai. Like any food, however, you should refrain from consuming too much and creating an imbalance in your diet. You can ask your doctor about a healthy level of daily fruit consumption for your needs.

Some people with specific allergies may negatively react to eating acai or foods containing acai. If you are allergic to pollen, ask your doctor whether acai is safe for you, as this berry could aggravate your allergy.

Though acai itself is considered a healthy food, most acai products we consume have added ingredients because fresh acai berries aren’t available outside of where they grow. This means that you should always check the listed ingredients of the acai-based products you consume to ensure they don’t contain any additives that could cause negative health effects.

What is acai’s sugar content?

Though fresh acai berries tend to have an earthy, bitter taste that is unlike the flavour of other ripe fruits, these berries still contain a relatively high amount of sugar.

Additionally, the most common acai-based products like acai bowls and pressed juices typically have some added sugar or are mixed with other fruits. If you are watching your sugar intake for health reasons, you may want to enjoy your favourite acai products in smaller quantities.

Health benefits of acai

What is acai’s value when it comes to boosting your health and wellness? There is a wide variety of distinctive health benefits associated with acai berries and their regular consumption. Let’s look at a few of the most common benefits of acai in your diet:

1. Packed with antioxidants

“Antioxidants” is a buzzword sweeping the health and wellness industry for many years. Antioxidants are naturally occurring substances that play a significant role in stopping or slowing the damage caused in our body by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that are naturally produced as a reaction to stressors.

Acai berries are said to contain a significant amount of anthocyanins, a specific form of antioxidants that are typically found in plants. The more antioxidants you consume in your diet, the better your internal systems are equipped to fight off the harmful effects of stress and environmental hazards on your body. Antioxidants can help to reduce inflammation throughout the body, which has been shown to ease the symptoms of those who suffer from chronic pain.

2. Better heart health

The antioxidants found in acai berries aren’t only effective at fighting off the free radicals caused by stress in your body. Anthocyanins are also associated with the reduction of LDL cholesterol, which is known as bad cholesterol.

This means that regular consumption of these antioxidants alongside other healthful habits like exercise and stress reduction can help boost your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease. This could include lower risks of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, and blood clots.

3. Clearer thoughts and more mental sharpness

Aside from the other helpful benefits of antioxidant consumption, these powerful compounds have been shown to improve brain function when regularly included in your diet. Antioxidants can potentially counteract brain ageing and protect brain cells from oxidative stress, improving brain function and longevity.

The brain regulates itself through a process called autophagy, which cleans out unusable or damaged brain cells to make room for new, healthy cells to be created.

Typically, the autophagy process becomes less efficient as you age, but consuming antioxidants, keeping up habits like exercise and a healthy diet, and stimulating your brain regularly can help to keep this process working properly.

4. Smoother digestion

Acai berries are packed with fibre, which can significantly benefit those who consume them, whether they eat the berries in their freshest state or as acai-based purées and juices. They act as a cleanser for the colon and other intestines and keep the body in tip-top shape.

Regular fibre consumption can help to keep the digestive system working smoothly and relieve bloating, constipation, and other digestive issues.

5. Stronger immune system

Acai is an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals, but one of the most important is vitamin C, which helps to keep the immune system strong. They have equal or often times more vitamin C than blueberries.

Antioxidants also play a role in strengthening the immune system by combating free radicals and helping to prevent many types of disease.

6. More energy throughout the day

When most people think of food items that boost their energy, they think of coffee and other caffeine-containing products. Though acai is caffeine-free, the berry’s extract has been connected to increased energy and reduced fatigue.

Where can I get acai?

Now that you understand a bit more about the health benefits you could enjoy by including more acai in your diet, you may be wondering where you can find some yourself.

Since fresh acai berries can’t be purchased outside of the areas in which they grow and thrive, you likely won’t be able to find a container of these berries in the fruit section of your local supermarket store. However, many health food stores carry frozen acai berries, pre-made acai purée, and acai powder.

Best ways to eat acai

There are many ways to consume acai, and they’re all delicious! Many enjoy acai bowls, which consist of an acai-based fruit purée topped with various fruits, nuts, seeds, and drizzles, depending on your preference.

Fresh-pressed juices that contain acai extract are another popular way to consume this superfood. Though acai’s tropical, tangy flavour tends to mix best with sweet, tropical fruits like mangos and pineapples, it can be a delicious addition to various juice blends.

Acai powder can be consumed in a variety of ways. You can sprinkle it into smoothies to add a tangy flavour and some quick nutrients, or you can blend it with milk or water to enjoy a light, refreshing beverage.

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to give or replace medical advice. Its contents are for general reference only. Consult your doctor for proper medical advice.

ATLANTIS THE ROYAL

IMMERSING YOU IN THE IMPOSSIBLE

The new iconic landmark of Dubai, Atlantis The Royal, welcomes guests to an experience that will completely redefine their perspective of luxury.

Crafted by the world’s leading designers, architects and artists, this is a destination where everything has been designed to challenge the boundaries of imagination. Atlantis The Royal ignites the horizon with a collection of 795 elegant rooms, suites and signature penthouses.

Featuring stunning views of the Dubai skyline and Arabian Sea, 44 of the suites and signature penthouses have private infinity pools. The resort delivers a curated array of awe-inspiring experiences, inviting guests to swim amongst the clouds in sky pools, be dazzled by fountains that breathe fire or dine at more celebrity chef restaurants than anywhere else in the world.

Guests are taken on a journey of the impossible, with artful masterpieces, iconic entertainment, and beautiful craftsmanship at every turn, where the highest level of service sets a new standard in excellence.

Atlantis The Royal is the place where something incredible happens at every moment.

IN NUMBERS

Size: 406,000 square metres

Site area: 173,210 square metres

Height: 43 storeys high 178 metres tall

Rooms: 795 rooms, suite and signature penthouses, including 693 standard rooms, 96 suites, and six signature penthouses

Restaurants and bars: 17 including eight by celebrity chefs

Beach: 2 kms

RESORT FEATURES

■ Guest rooms and suites: 795

■ Accommodation floors: 83 (over three Towers: Sunrise, Sunlight, Sunset Tower)

■ 693 standard rooms: Seascape, Palmscape and Royal Club, as well as interconnecting Family Rooms

■ 96 suites: Junior Sky View Suite, Sky Terrace Suite, Sky Terrace Family Suite, two-bedroom Sky Terrace Suite, three-bedroom Sky Terrace Suite, Sky Pool Villa

■ Six signature penthouse: Skyscape Penthouse, Horizon Penthouse, Panoramic Penthouse, Royal Mansion

■ Eight accessible rooms

■ Swimming pools: Over 90 propertywide (including residences)

■ 44 suites and penthouses with a pool: Sky Pool Villa, Skyscape Penthouse, Horizon Penthouse, Panoramic Penthouse, Royal Mansion

■ Two adult pools: Nobu by the Beach and Cloud 22

■ Over 30 cabanas resort-wide featuring private plunge pools: Cloud 22 and Nobu by the Beach

■ Family Pool: The Royal Pool, which includes a kid’s pool

■ One lap pool: AWAKEN Wellness

■ Royal Club Lounges: Two: Royal Club Sky Lounge (Adults only) and Royal Club Sea Lounge (Family-friendly)

■ The Royal Majilis and VIP Welcome Lounge

■ Royal Beach

■ One of the largest jellyfish tanks in the world: 4,000 jellyfish

■ 24-hour Reception

■ 24-hour Concierge

■ 24-hour Room Service

■ The Skyblaze Fountain: The region’s first water meets fire show

■ Restaurants, Bars & Lounges: 17: 8 helmed by celebrity chefs

■ AWAKEN Wellness – A 5,045 square metres holistic spa and wellness area including fitness, steam and sauna facilities, and indoor and outdoor pools

■ Aquaventure Waterpark – The world’s largest record-breaking waterpark

■ The Lost Chambers Aquarium

■ Dolphin Bay

■ Sea Lion Point

■ Atlantis Explorers Club - Ages 3-12

■ Babysitting services

■ Helipad

■ Limousine services

■ Retail shopping

■ Business district and meeting rooms

■ Conference and events facilities

CONCEPT

One of the world’s most preeminent architecture firms, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF), based in New York City, is the lead architectural designer on the project. Recognised for excellence and innovation and driven by design, KPF creates buildings that demonstrate an extraordinary degree of craft and detail, elevating them to the highest levels of beauty and practicality.

The design of Atlantis The Royal rethinks the conventional concept of the ‘iconic tower’ and its role in the skyline of the rapidly growing city. Rather than focus on form only, the building centres on extending the idea of indooroutdoor living. This idea is transcended vertically into a 500-metre-long, 178-metre-tall mega structure, operating as a permeable screen porous to people, light and air.

Atlantis The Royal was conceptualised as the ‘deconstruction’ of the traditional sculptural towers associated with Dubai, taking the form of a stack of individual blocks, each offering a bespoke private experience off of a single core. The individual series of blocks enhances the convenience of luxury and amenities for residents and guests, in what seemingly feels like a smaller and more intimate setting. The gaps between become outdoor courts, naturally ventilated and shaded, with incredible views over Dubai and the Gulf.

ARCHITECTURE

The visual identity of Atlantis The Royal mediates between the classic form of the nearby Atlantis, The Palm Resort, and the progressive architecture of Dubai, visible on the coastline running to the northeast. The building’s two terraced towers step down towards one another to meet through the sky bridge, which features dramatic views of the Gulf and Dubai skyline.

The bridge is punctuated with pools, lounges, and other amenities that create a lush oasis stepping down to the tranquil Palm Island lagoon. A principal highlight of the building design is the structure’s double curvature façade. The elegant composition and stepped profile create exterior views, unlike any other property in Dubai.

The views northwards are an uninterrupted scene of the Arabian Gulf and the horizon beyond. Looking southwards is the breathtaking scenery of Palm Island, expansive beaches and the Dubai skyline.

A key and central element to the design is the resort’s Sky Pool Villas. These rooms feature vast elevated terraces, each with its own private outdoor pool and architecturally landscaped gardens. The pool’s careful positioning provides maximised views both inside, underwater and outside of the pool, while still maintaining complete privacy. Similarly, each of these private pools has been carefully positioned, providing maximum frontage across the balcony, giving guests an interrupted view from inside the water.

STAYS: ROOMS, SUITES & SIGNATURE PENTHOUSES

Atlantis The Royal is home to a collection of some of the most elegant hotel rooms and suites in Dubai, designed to immerse guests in absolute comfort and unparalleled luxury.

Soaring 43 storeys (185 metres above sea level), the interiors represent the absolute pinnacle of modern contemporary opulence, embodying illuminating materials and hand-sculpted textures, leathers and geometrics to frame walls. Guests can also enjoy a curated array of bespoke amenities from luxury brands, including Hermès, Frette and Graff.

TOPLINE FACTS

Room benefits include daily complimentary access to Atlantis Aquaventure, The Lost Chambers Aquarium and Atlantis Explorers Club, pool and beach access, and usage of the fitness centre, steam and wet facilities.

DINING: A CULINARY DESTINATION

TOPLINE FACTS

17 restaurants and bars, including:

8 celebrity chef restaurants

■ Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Contemporary British

■ Jaleo by José Andrés, Spanish Tapas

■ Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, Persian

■ La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Peruvian

■ Estiatorio Milos by Costas Spiliadis, Greek Mediterranean

■ The Little Venice Cake Company by Mich Turner, Specialty cakes and cake artistry

■ Nobu by the Beach (restaurant), Japanese Peruvian

■ Ling Ling by Tao Group Hospitality, Contemporary Asian Fusion

1 Pool/Day Club

■ Nobu by the Beach (pool club) - Japanese Peruvian

1 signature restaurant

■ Malibu 90265, American

1 café

■ The Royal Tearoom Tearoom/afternoon tea

1 nightlife and entertainment

■ Cloud 22 Skypool

4 bars and lounges

■ Seascapes, Beach Bar

■ Elements, Cocktail Bar

■ Resonance by Heston Blumenthal, Cocktail Bar

■ House of Desserts, Waffles, crepes, ice cream

1 Food hall

■ Gastronomy Food Hall (reimagined buffet)

1 Food court

■ Food Marquet, International Cuisine

Atlantis The Royal has gathered some of the finest chefs in the world to offer guests and visitors a dining experience like no other. Home to more celebrity chefs under one roof than anywhere in the world, as well as an incredible beverage programme and many world-first culinary experiences, Atlantis The Royal is the culinary and entertainment destination in the region.

FOUNTAINS AND WATER FEATURES

The architecture, water views, context, and the Atlantis brand were all inspiration source points for the design process of WET’s fountains and water features, with the location of the resort on The Palm creating a constant visual connection to water with the bay and the Gulf on either side of the property.

WET aimed to make the connection to water physical so visitors feel as if they are always surrounded by water. The connection is made through a series of water fountains along the resort’s main axis that guide visitors from its entry to their climactic finale, the Horizon and Skyblaze feature. The fountains highlight the power of water’s presence and its effect on us, whether creating quiet, contemplative moments or the spectacular.

Collectively, the combination of water and fire together in so many features in one location is something never done before anywhere else in the world.

TOPLINE FACTS

■ Surge: Porte cochère water wall

■ Alight and Firefalls: Entrance water and fire walls

■ The only permanent fire and water feature in the Middle East

■ The first-of-its-kind fire and water wall in the Middle East

■ Deluge: Twin lobby elevators surrounded by cascading water

■ The only elevator of its kind in the Middle East

■ Elements: Sunken lobby lounge nestled amid the reflective waters of the Horizon Pool

■ Water Candles and the technology were designed exclusively for Atlantis The Royal

■ Atlantis The Royal is the only resort in the world with Water Candle/Fire technology

■ Horizon Pool and Skyblaze Fountain: One of the world’s most unique fire and water performance fountains

■ First and only permanent fire and water performance fountain in the Middle East

■ Jellyfish Aquarium: The aquarium is home to 4,000 Moon jellyfish (Aurelia Aurita)

■ Largest jellyfish aquarium in the world

■ Lobby aquariums: Three fish aquariums using unique LED screen technology

■ Only aquariums in the world to use this LED screen technology

ENTERTAINMENT

Atlantis The Royal has gathered some of the world’s leading hospitality groups to offer an entertainment offering unlike any other. With five hero experiences, including Cloud 22, Elements, Ling Ling by Tao Group Hospitality, Nobu by the Beach, and Resonance by Heston Blumenthal, Atlantis The Royal joins Atlantis, The Palm as the entertainment destination in Dubai.

TOPLINE FACTS

5 nightlife and entertainment venues

■ Elements, Cocktail Bar

■ Ling Ling by Tao Group Hospitality, Modern Pan-Asian day-to-night venue with 180-degree panoramic views of Dubai

■ Cloud 22 Sky pool

■ Resonance by Heston Blumenthal, Cocktail Bar

■ Nobu by the Beach, Japanese Peruvian- Nobuoperated pool & beach club, world with an outdoor sushi bar

UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES

■ Watch the regions only fire and water fountain from the terrace of Milos

■ Sip on a cocktail whilst floating in Cloud 22’s infinity pool, 22 storeys in the air

■ Sunbathe to live DJs at Nobu by the Beach, the brand’s first pool and beach club

■ Try Heston’s latest cocktail creation as you watch 4,000 jellyfish swim in the world’s largest jellyfish tank

■ Dance into the night as you look over the skyline of Dubai from Ling Ling, 23 storeys in the air

ATTRACTIONS: UNLIMITED ENTRY TO THE WORLD’S LARGEST WATERPARK

All stays at Atlantis The Royal include complimentary access to Atlantis Aquaventure, the largest waterpark in the world. Here guests can discover excitement the entire family can enjoy, with a total of 105 slides and attractions to get the hearts racing and private cabanas for that moment of calm.

TOPLINE FACTS

■ 22.5 hectares of waterpark

■ Guinness World Records™ title for the Most Waterslides in a Waterpark: 50 slides

■ 79 rides and attractions

■ 26 marine experiences and watersports

■ 105 total slides, attractions and experiences

■ 26 food and beverage outlets

■ 1km of private beachfront

■ 1,000 sun loungers available

■ 500 Ellis and Associates-trained lifeguards

UNIQUE MARINE EXPERIENCES

■ One of the largest jellyfish tanks in the world (4,000 jellyfish)Resonance by Heston Blumenthal

■ The Lost Chambers Aquariumthe largest open-air aquarium in the region (65,000 marine animals)

■ State-of-the-art, educational marine mammal facilitiesDolphin Bay, Sea Lion Point

■ Unforgettable activities, including Aquatrek, Scuba Diving, snorkelling

■ Mini, junior and master marine biology programmes

■ Fish Tales Tour and Dolphin Tales Tour to learn more about how we care for our marine mammals

■ Underwater yoga

AWAKEN: HALF A HECTARE OF TRANSFORMATIVE WELLNESS

AWAKEN Wellness aligns with each guest’s unique quest for mindfulness, health and happiness, awakening all elements of true nature—body (Earth), mind (fire), emotion (water), and spirit (air). Each service is curated to unlock spiritual alchemy and align with one’s higher self, taking guests from self-exploration to self-realisation.

Located on the Promenade level of Atlantis

The Royal, AWAKEN includes both indoor and outdoor facilities consisting of 15 therapy and VIP suites and two speciality suites, which feature fireplaces, personal styling studios for men and women, and so much more. The six-room Hammam Sensorium showcases bathhouse culture in a new light with services inspired by the four elements and how they are linked to our bodies, making it an immersive and sensorial experience.

The Elements Retreat moves beyond the usual spa wet area by creating a purposeful experience circuit that purifies and resonates with each of the elemental bodies: fire for the mind featuring a charcoal sauna and tepidarium; Earth for the physical body with Halotherapy Salt Rooms and grounding meditation gardens; water for emotional release in the Hydrotherapy Pool, Charcoal Sauna or Alchemy Shower; and air to lift your spirit in the Aromatherapy Steam and air loungers.

AWAKEN Fitness gives guests the opportunity to explore both physical and mental fitness as well as spiritual and emotional fitness while on holiday. With indoor and outdoor options, guests can expect group exercise classes, a movement studio, a 25m lap pool with aquatic training and beach-camp HIIT sessions along the 2km stretch of beachfront.

TOPLINE FACTS

■ Size: 5,045 square metres (3,344sqm indoor/1,701sqm outdoor)

■ Location: Promenade level of Atlantis The Royal

■ Treatment rooms: 15 therapy and VIP suites and two speciality suites

■ 2 Specialty Suites - Hypnotherapy Suite and Fitness Recovery Suite

■ 1 VIP Therapy Suite with private access

■ 14 Single and Double Therapy Suites

■ Hammam Sensorium: six rooms

■ Vegan: The spa is 100 per cent cruelty-free, plant-based and vegan

■ Partners: Dr Barbara Sturm, 111Skin, La Sultane de Saba, Amra, Augustinus Bader and Subtle Energies

■ Unique Services:

■ The Golden Hour – 24kt gold stone massage

■ Royal Gold – 24kt golden guasha facial

■ Massages of the World

■ All therapists trained in reiki energy healing

MICE, EVENTS AND WEDDINGS

Two unique properties anchored on the crescent of The Palm, Atlantis Dubai, shake up the world of luxury MICE, transporting the meetings, events, and incentive travel market to a new league. With spaces of all sizes that lend themselves to a range of buzz-worthy events, spontaneous interactions and private meetings, every engagement is bespoke, exciting and memorable.

With its striking lobby bar home to one of the largest jellyfish tanks in the world, along with the city’s most dramatic sky pools and some of the region’s most exciting new restaurants, the diverse range of entertainment and networking spaces at Atlantis The Royal provides novelty and inspiration for all attendees.

The ultimate destination to mix business with pleasure, guests, clients and delegates benefit from an all-encompassing event experience in a transformative space where doors are opened to a whole new destination. A place where extraordinary things happen, where the impossible becomes possible.

TOPLINE FACTS

■ Diamond Ballroom, 1,000 square metres (332m2 per space)/660 guests

■ Business District, six meetings rooms (Amber, Quartz, Onyx, Sapphire, Opal and Topaz)/ 29-84 square metres /12 guests

■ Royal Majilis, 80 square metres /20 guests

■ Bridal Suite, 48 square metres /20 guests

BATOKA ZAMBEZI SANDS: NEW LUXURY PROPERTY IN STUNNING ZIMBABWE

The Batoka Hospitality Group has opened the doors of its magical Zambezi Sands River Lodge, offering visitors fivestar luxury in the heart of the country’s rich natural landscape.

Just one hour from the magnificent Victoria Falls, the newly renovated resort is nestled in the stunning western end of Zambezi National Park and offers guests unrivalled luxury in one of the world’s most breathtaking natural settings.

As the first black female-owned Safari Lodge in Africa, Batoka Hospitality is

reinventing the way the world views African hospitality.

The opening of the property will coincide with the launch of Tesse Fund. The fund will be financed by 10 per cent of the revenue made from each guest stay. The purpose of the fund is for staff members within the Batoka Hospitality family to come up with projects that benefit their local community.

The destination’s 10 beautiful, tented suites, six of which have a private plunge pool, have been designed by renowned

LOCAL COMMUNITIES

A FIVE-STAR DESTINATION THAT’S SET TO BOOST ECOTOURISM AND SUPPORT

South African interior designer Yvonne O’Brien, known for creations which are understated, personal and quietly refined. For GCC travellers, a twobedroom suite, complete with private swimming pool, lounge and dining room and deck will be available for those desiring more privacy and an opulent home away from home experience.

The natural materials and tones O’Brien and her team have brought to the Batoka Zambezi Sands River Lodge blend seamlessly into the Victoria Falls landscape, where breathtaking vistas greet guests from every suite.

Bedrooms are styled as large African style tents offering exceptional views from the huge veranda to the soundtrack of the area’s magical wildlife. The boardwalks that interlink each tent with the main dining area and bar offer protection from wandering hippos who often spend at least part of the night feeding in and around the camp.

The lodge’s elegant bar, lounge and dining area sit above the river, the stilted structure surrounded by the area’s lush wild landscapes. Decorated with stylish teak furniture, wooden flooring, pewter ornaments and leather chairs and sofas, it is quintessential African meets luxury. Outside, an expansive deck has dining tables and a sunken fire pit where pre-dinner drinks are the order of the day.

More than just a safari destination, Zambezi Sands River Lodge offers guests an array of activities without them ever leaving the estate. In addition to the resort’s spa and fitness centre, guests can enjoy a wide range of activities, which include game drives along the river and inland, game walks with an experienced professional guide, and day or sunset river boat cruises.

In 2020, Batoka Hospitality acquired 100 per cent ownership of the former Zambezi Sands River Camp and its sister attraction, the Gorges Lodge. Sustainability and local employment are at the heart of the resort’s mission, enabling guests to experience true African culture and hospitality with as little environmental harm as possible.

For more information and bookings, please visit the website.

ULTRA-LUXURY SIGNATURE VILLA FRAMED ALLURE ON ‘BILLIONAIRES’ ROW’ IN PALM JUMEIRAH

With five bedrooms, Framed Allure is built over four levels–basement, ground, first and second floors–on a plot of 16,000 sq ft signature villa on ‘Billionaires’ Row’ of Palm Jumeirah.

The ultra-luxury villa has a rooftop terrace with a fully equipped modern gym, yoga deck, cinema and golf simulator, and a basement floor specifically crafted for car enthusiasts that can accommodate eight motor vehicles.

Inspired by Italian design, the villa features a triple-height entrance hall, and the living

area mixes modernity and sophistication. Adding to its luxurious feel are the custommade furniture and one-off pieces from Minotti, Henge, B&B Italia, Baxter, and Boca do lobo, amongst others.

The luxuriously designed ensuite bedrooms have a long balcony and feature a glass balustrade that runs along with the bedrooms, providing uninterrupted views of the sea.

The outdoor area features a pool, an outdoor kitchen, a BBQ patio, a large and small dining area, and loungers.

Design and build

Developer

CK Architecture Interiors

Alpago Properties

Architecture design Emre Arolat Architecture

Interior design CK Architecture Interiors & Emre Arolat Architecture

For the Culture JUST SAY ‘WHATEVER’!

Have you ever experienced the extraordinary phenomenon of a song that grew up on you? That experience of disliking the organisation or composition of a certain beat, the lyrics, or even the voice of the artiste?

This has happened to me growing up in Jamaica, the reggae capital of the world. I had experiences where songs just felt like someone dropped a brick on your big toe; it just felt painful. Yet, I used to sit and watch others, more specifically, my peers, bask in the honey of the same musical rendition I found so revolting and nauseating.

To my chagrin, these utterly useless and unwanted songs became my go-to music to this day. One example of a song I found repulsive was a song by Damion ‘Junior Gong’ Marley, son of the legendary Bob Marley, called, “Affairs of the Heart”.

I do not know if my unease with that song came from my inability at the time to appreciate the beat, the lyrics, or the artiste. All I know is that hearing this song all the time, seeing other people enjoy the melodies and sensations, and learning the messages which emanated from the lyrics, laced with my own “Affairs of the Heart”, helped me to change what I considered noise to one of my most loved and cherished songs. Time helped me to change my opinion because, after a while, I was like whatever! Let’s go! To my astonishment at how what was once noise turned into music to my ears, I figured if this unpleasant song could become one of my favourites, then why can’t I learn to change my unwanted or unpleasant state of mind, state of being, or situation from a place of noise to melodious musical “Pandora” that could enrapture my whole being into a place of bliss and glee.

There is no other time in the history of this Earth that there is more noise than there is now. Noise, a nuisance of the mind, an irritation of the body, an agitation of the soul, is the embodiment of unproductivity and desolation. Noise, in a literal sense, of course, are sounds that are unwanted, disruptive, unpleasant, and unfriendly to the ear. In a more subliminal sense, however, noise is the state of mind, a state of being, a hindrance of selfactualisation, or an impediment that bars us from interpersonal, intrapersonal,

professional, or cultural goals, among other aspects of our lives. Yet noise could be the catalyst for change, the missing ingredient for your best mental dish, the missing piece to create peace of mind, or the missing harmony to help you to live in harmony.

Noise, the eternal disturbance, could become your music if you can learn to appreciate your nuisances as a foundation or launching pad for change or growth. How do we channel our disturbances, and noise, into emotional, social, mental, or cultural melodies, harmonies, notes, and organised sounds? How do we change our noise into music? Whatever circumstances we face, keep in mind that we can make music from the noise we find revolting, resulting in our inability to change or grow. Hence, let us make music from our noise!

Importantly, nobody said that being in an undesirable situation is a catalyst for change; it is not. In the pursuit to progress, it is important to know that you are the variable in the equation that needs to change.

The noise is a virus that needs a host to explode into life. The noise which affects you, whether physical, technical, physiological, organisational, psychological, cultural, or semantical, is all fixed! The noise that distracts you cannot change and create new or unwanted issues for you. The noise needs you to be unable to cope; it needs your inability to organise unequal soundwaves to continue to annoy you; it needs you to stop you from being your best you.

Now that we have qualified that noise is fixed, look at this interesting point of view from Helena Bonham Carter, an English actress known for worldacclaimed performances in movies such as Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: “I’ve got so many issues, but as you get older you go whatever.”

This quote is significant to me because, like problems in the real world, noise is inevitable, so with a mindset like Bonham Carter’s, surely you can move past noise that disassembles your ambitions of growing above the lows of your troubles to the heights of serenity and tranquillity, to a place of the melodic concoction of sweet to the taste of your ears ‘nectar rich sounds.’

The noise in your life is always going to appear, so it is your responsibility not to match this fixed experience by adopting a response of fixation to those unwanted sounds. Instead, your mindset should be the total opposite; your mindset should be, “Since noise is inevitable, my position or solution is whatever.” The moment you allow yourself that first, you will realise that you are already a conqueror of the problems; oops I mean, noise is meant to keep you victimised and believe the lies that you cannot overcome the displeasures we will inevitably face throughout our lives.

Vitally, music comes from inspiration and imagination, which stems from a place where even

chaos, confusion, and bewilderment are a concoction of organised and palatable sounds. Like a plant that grows from the ground, sometimes the most important or beautiful things in life come through pain, tension, or strain, but whatever, this, too, shall pass. It is like making lemons into lemonade, oh how can lemons be so sour? But when mixed with preferably honey, the taste of grandeur, splendour, oh how refreshing is the taste of the lemonade!

It is imperative to note that whatever your approach is to convert noise to music, whether you play the waiting game or attack the unbearable sounds of noise, your use of time is vitally important to your ability to deliver a favourable outcome to your situations of unease.

You can appreciate that whatever, in itself, will also pass; that you will have to use your whatever again but perhaps in a different environment or context to achieve what you know is necessary for change or growth. Life does not happen in a vacuum; progress is not linear. Therefore, we can act, which will give us the options, opportunities, and capabilities to change our noise into music.

Funnily, could there be instances where the noise was music waiting for you to realise that these sounds are desirable and friendly? Take, for instance, you have a crucial decision to make, but you are bogged down by dumb and confusion as to what decision to make, if any at all. That type of noise again needs your ability to use the time to your advantage. It also needs you to be prepared to take risks and make mistakes to make the right decisions for that situation.

It could be that you want to go for the experts in your field of study, change jobs, or change your environment. Heck, it could be which ice cream flavour you think is your favourite. Remember, you are not the fixed variable; the noise is. So, if noise is belching you out like the smoke in a factory, it is pertinent to note that you make music by giving yourself options and opportunities to find solutions.

By giving yourself options and opportunities, you are also giving yourself time to reach your desired state of being or mind.

It is important to remember that noise can sometimes be subtle or loud; it can feel constant and pressurising, but always know that the ‘drum machine is in your studio’. You have the magic to change noise into music when you can reach that feeling of whatever.

Problems and difficulties are inevitable; they are why our lives are so amazing, fascinating, and infuriating. Yet, how formidable is the knowledge that you can “Do re mi fa so la ti do” your way out of any obstacle that may present its unwanted self into your existence?

Remember that time is your friend if you use it and do not waste it. Keep in mind that you are a producer, beat maker, artiste, and organiser that creates lemonade from lemons; you are the one who creates beauty from the pain that comes from growth. You are the variable who can change noise into music; you are the one who can say whatever! Hence, whatever!

JEROME DOUGLAS ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jerome Douglas is a new dad, trained teacher, poet and writer from the beautiful island of Jamaica. His personal philosophy is “If it is for me to be, then it is up to me.” He attended the Catholic College of Mandeville in Jamaica. Additionally, he is a community builder and humanitarian who volunteers his time to help with the academic and social well-being of people in his Central Jamaica community and surrounding areas.

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