October 2018 Connector Dubai

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October 2018

EDITOR’S NOTE October marks the 33rd Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are a whole host of activities going on in support of breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer affects about 1 in 8 women and impacts millions of lives all over the world. This month, we honour survivors, support those who are battling and remember the ones we have lost in the fight against the disease. Check out how you can get involved in the cause in our health feature.

October also marks the 27th year of Connector and we’d like to thank our readers, both old and new for your continuous support. It is a pleasure to engage with you all and share this journey with you! And, with not a fold or crease in sight, we look pretty great for our age, right? We have also evolved over time, with more ways for you to reach us. Visit our website for the most up to date information, follow us on our social media channels and register to get our e-newsletter.

But, getting older doesn’t come without it’s responsibilities.

That is why this month’s financial feature is all about how to save money and get the most out of our dirhams! For the sports fans among us, our foodie feature this month rounds up some of the city’s best places to watch all kind of sport.

To all of our loyal readers, happy October!

Michelle Dubai’s No.1 Monthly Community Magazine

October 2018

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CONTENTS

10 • Editor’s picks

12 • Dates for your diary

23 •Shoot to score sports bars

27 • Dining deals and great places to eat

35 • What to ask a head teacher

40 • Childrens A/W 2018

42 • Happy birthday kids

45 • Go pink for a cause

49 • Skin treatments debunked

57 • How to save in Dubai

60 • Competition time

62 • Furry friends for loving homes

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Send your letters to editorial@connector-dubai.com, we'd love to hear from you!

Considering the fact that credit cards are difficult to avoid here, and with so many options available in the market, it surely makes choosing tough. The informative feature on the benefits of some cards gave me an idea of what to look out for on the different cards available.

Olga, JBR

I enjoy reading the restaurant reviews in Connector every month. The choice of restaurants that you review is interesting and covers a number of new cuisines and places that we look forward to trying out. Being a foodie, it was a pleasure to hear about a new Singaporean restaurant in Dubai. We are looking forward to trying a plate full of Singaporean delicacies soon.

Sarah, JVC I was so nervous when my first child went to FS1 this September, however it was so comforting to read the ‘Back to School’ feature. The different comments featured helped put my mind at ease knowing schools have processes and things fall in to place automatically and there is not much to stress over.

Ankita, JLT

Being a woman, cellulite has always been a major concern for me. I never knew that almost 90% of women are affected by it. It was good to hear about different methods of how these dimples can go away. I will definitely be trying organic ways to get rid of them as mentioned in the article.

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EDITOR’S PICKS Bubble T cosmetics, a UK brand inspired by the vibrant and colourful Taiwanese drink (Bubble Tea), is now available in Dubai with its scented bath and body range that will make you feel good and look after your skin.

Find your lost keys, bag, purse or wallet with this Tile Mate tracker. This tracker easily attaches to anything and the Bluetooth technology helps track misplaced belongings quickly.

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Panasonic’s new wireless earphones are your ultimate training buddy featuring flexible 3D clips, a sweat and waterproof design, and wireless Bluetooth technology. Up your fitness game with these hi-tech earphones.

Hosting a Halloween party at home? Serve those spooky drinks to your friends in these latest Halloween special pumpkin jars from Daiso. Choose lots more Halloween props at Daiso stores across the UAE.

A refreshing and revitalising body care line - Beyond is here to give vitality and energy to your dull skin. Add it to your skin care regime to give your skin a refreshing and glowing makeover.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

What to do

throughout October It may be the month of Halloween but there’s nothing scarier than an empty agenda.

So, to avoid the nightmare of having nothing to do, we’ve stepped in to round up the best of the best things that you and your family can enjoy this October!

When:2-6 October GITEX Shopper GITEX is back this year. The region’s largest consumer electronics show will be hosting a five day event this month. With big savings, gadgets, exciting daily prizes and fun, interactive activations, this event is ideal for the tech-savvy individual. www.gitexshopperdubai.com When: 1-2 October Julio Iglesias Live Musical legend Julio Iglesias will be performing in Dubai. The latin artist is celebrating his 50th career anniversary with a world tour that will melt hearts. Expect multilingual chart-topping songs including 'Begin the Beguine', 'To All The Girls', 'Quiererme Mucho' and 'Can't Help Falling in Love.’ Entry price Dhs 245. www.dubaiopera.com 12 OCTOBER CONNECTOR

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY When: 5 October Best Of Broadway Musical For an unforgettable night of broadway, the Madinat Theatre is presenting Best of Broadway. Expect hits from the likes of; The Greatest Showman, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, Frozen, Grease, South Pacific, Chicago, Dirty Dancing, The Lion King and My Fair Lady. Entry price Dhs 125. madinatjumeirah.etixdubai.com When: 5 October Sigma Live The British drum and bass dj duo, Sigma are back for another performance.

Working alongside DJ Fresh, Labrinth, Ella Henderson, Rita Ora, Take That and Birdy, Sigma has worked with the top stars and produced number one hits such as 'Nobody to Love.’ Admission is free. www.0-gravity.ae

When: 5 October Night Of The Masked 2018 Sitting at the height of extravagance is the famed masquerade ball. The ball is Dubai’s answer to the Paris, Monaco, and Venice tradition, and is a celebration of the music, art, and culture of the Baroque era.

Get your mask, costumes and wigs at the ready! www.nightofthemasked.ae When: 5-6 October The School And Nursery Show Finding a school for your child can be stressful. That’s why The School & Nursery Show has gone to extra lengths to make it easier. Save time, be informed and find the perfect school as the region’s schools and nurseries gather together to help you make the right decision. Entry is free. www.theschoolshow.ae www.connector.ae

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY When: 9-13 October Ghost The Musical Grab those tissues - you’re going to need them. The award-winning musical is coming to Dubai to spread joy and tears throughout the city. The musical is based on the 1990 film of the same name so, get ready for that famous pottery wheel scene! www.dubaiopera.com When: 12 October Aliens Love Underpants Prepare to have your sides split at this performance. The adored children’s tale ‘Aliens Love Underpants’ is on at Dubai’s Madinat Theatre this month. The energetic musical is both hilarious and heartwarming, as well as being the perfect way to spend some quality time with the family. Entry prices start at Dhs 100. madinatjumeirah.etixdubai.com

When: 11-12 October, 17-19 October The Laughter Factory The Laughter Factory is back. If you think, Germans do not have a good sense of humour, Christian Schlute-Loh is all set to beat all those clichés with his ribtickling performance. Joining the line-up are two other famous comedians Mick Ferry and Paul Tonkinson. Tickets start at Dhs 150. www.thelaughterfactory.com When: 12 October Disciples Live At Zero Gravity The group that brought us the summer anthem, 'How Deep is Your Love,’ is performing live in Dubai.

London-based Brit Award nominees, Disciples will set Zero Gravity’s beach alight with their hottest hits and dance club anthems. www.0-gravity.ae 14 OCTOBER CONNECTOR

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY When: 12 October World Arthritis Day Do you know arthritis can affect you at any age and 1 out 5 people in the UAE are diagnosed with some form of arthritis? To create a hub for arthritis education, the Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) will host its annual awareness event this month. Free entry. www.arthritis.ae When: 16-20 October Taj Express At Dubai Opera Nothing says glitz and glam quite like Bollywood. Taj Express, the internationally acclaimed musical is just that. Featuring songs and music from some of Bollywood’s acclaimed composers, Taj Express tells the story of a young composer struggling to make it in the industry. Entry price Dhs 200. www.dubaiopera.com

When: 12 October Mughal Play Night An internationally-renowned theatre group Pierrot's Troupe is set to perform two plays about the Mughal era in Indian history. The line-up includes ‘Son of Babur’ which is described as a serious satire and ‘Ghalib in New Delhi, which is a comic play. The story revolves around the Mirza Ghalib’s imaginary visit to modern Delhi. Ticket price starts at Dhs 75. dubai.platinumlist.net When: 17 October Odin Rathnam And Amira Fouad: Music In The Studio As one of Music in the Studio’s performances, two musical masters will be performing alongside one another.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY When: 18 October Vengaboys Live!

There’s nothing quite like a ‘90s throwback. And, there’s a handful of things that can really hit us with nostalgia, including cassette tapes, gameboys and, of course, the Vengaboys. This month, the Venga Bus is coming to Zero Gravity.

Tickets start at Dhs 100 for men and free for ladies. www.0-gravity.ae When: 25 October Toploader Live From the band that brought us the upbeat hit “Dancing in the Moonlight,” Toploader is hosting a free gig. The UK indie rock band will be performing as part of The Irish Village’s 22nd birthday celebrations along with local supporting acts and DJs throughout the night. www.theirishvillage.com When: 25-27 October Fashion Forward Dubai Where the Middle Eastern fashion world comes together, Fashion Forward is back for its 11th edition. It provides exposure for the region’s fashion designers and hosts fashion shows, talks, seminars and exhibitions led by experts for the fashion forward folks among us. The event is for three days. www.fashionforward.ae When: 26 October World's Ultimate Strongman: Beasts In The Middle East Dubai becomes home to the “Strongman” champions unveiling the door to the world’s most exciting championship arena at Bab al Shams. From pulling airplanes and colossally heavy trucks to lifting and pulling cars, or lifting logs, these feats are a true test of one's Herculean strength and a spectacle not to be missed. Entry price Dhs 249. dubai.platinumlist.net www.connector.ae

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November is just around the corner and with it comes cool weather! That means it’s time to head outdoors and embrace the sun with some fabulous events! Here are some happenings that you simply have to jot down in your diary!

When: 2 November Pink Ladies Games Get in formation, ladies! This event is ideal for the strong, independent women among us who love to compete, have a laugh and fight for a cause. The Pink Ladies Games features teams battling it out in hilarious games to raise money for a local charity. uae.pinkladiesgames.com When: 10 November The Colour Run Hero Tour Described as 'The Happiest 5k on the Planet,’ The Colour Run Hero Tour is back again this year. The run is all about fun and has featured some seriously wacky outfits along with coloured powder and foam - it’s messy! Hang about afterwards for the Finish Festival complete with music, dancing and, you guessed it, more colour! www.thecolorrun.ae 18 OCTOBER CONNECTOR

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COMING SOON When: 14 November Baltic Sea Philharmonic In collaboration with Sunbeam Productions, this stunning performance is coming to Dubai. With an intricate blend of visual and musical elements, this production is an all-round sensory adventure with cutting edge lighting, sound and emotive music. www.dubaiopera.com When: 15-17 November Yogafest Let’s get bendy! Yogafest has returned this year with another jam-packed event. Taking place at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, the festival will see meditation sessions, yoga sessions, retail outlets, food and a whole host of holistic events throughout the three-day period. www.yogafest.me

When: 15 November Brian McFadden Live at the Irish Village As one quarter of the epic ‘90s boy band, Westlife, Brian McFadden is no stranger to giving a great performance. With 12 number one singles under his belt, McFadden went solo to give his sultry, husky vocals a chance to shine. This one is for the super-fans as McFadden will also be playing Westlife throwbacks too! www.theirishvillage.com When: 16 November Dubai Women’s Run As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, the Dubai Women’s Run started small. However, with such an amazing cause, it did not stay small for long. This year’s run is set to attract up to 10,000 women this year, for either a 5km or 10km run. www.dubaiwomensrun.com www.connector.ae

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COMING SOON When: 16 November DXB 9020 For the ultimate in throwback hits, check out DXB 9020. The masters behind the catchiest of 90s tunes, Scooter and Eiffel65 will be performing a nostalgia-fuelled gig. Scooter is best known for their hits, ’The Logical Song', 'Jumping All Over The World', and 'How Much Is The Fish?’ While Eiffel65 are known for ‘Blue (Da Ba Dee)’. dubai.platinumlist.net When: 23-25 November Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Since it’s first event in 2009, The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula One has seen some incredible races along with celebrity performances by Beyonce, Kings of Leon, Britney Spears, Kanye West and this year Guns ’n’ Roses and The Weeknd are among the lineup! www.yasmarinacircuit.com When: 22 November James Live at The Irish Village An event you definitely won’t ‘sit down’ for, James is performing live at The Irish Village. The English rock bang soared to fame in the 90’s with hits such as ‘Come Home,’ ‘Sit Down’ and ‘She’s a Star.’ Check this one off in your diary as a night of total nostalgia. Entry price Dhs 175. www.theirishvillage.com When: 29 November - 1 December Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens It’s time for another season of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens!

Join in the three-day event, packed with sporting action, concerts and competitions as well as food and beverage zones. There are also zones for the little ones with bouncy castles, face painting and circus workshops. Entry starts at Dhs 315 per day. www.dubairugby7s.com 20 OCTOBER CONNECTOR

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D ubai is no stranger to a love of sports, with football being its most popular. The UAE actually qualified for the FIFA World Cup in 1990 for the first and only time since. The next most popular sport is cricket, due to the UAE’s large expatriate community from Southern Asia. The UAE even plays host to some of the biggest events in sports, including the Asia Cricket Cup, the Dubai World Cup and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which has seen some of the biggest names in sporting history in attendance.

There is no definitive recipe for a great sports bar. Some of us want great grub, some of us want the biggest screens possible, some of us want to play the games and some of us want to enjoy them with our families.

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to a great way to watch our favourite teams.

But, we can all agree that where you watch is just as important as what you watch. A great atmosphere can heighten the glory of a win and ease the sting of a loss, so you want to make sure you’re getting good vibes, despite the outcome. From family friendly to a total riot, we’ve sifted out a few of the region’s top sports bars, whether your a footie fan or prefer to cause a racquet.

Kickers Kickers earned themselves the esteemed title of Gold Award Winner under the category of "The Best Sports F&B Venue of the Year” and is the only sports bar in Sports City. If you’re a serious sports fan and don’t want to miss a pass, a putt or a goal, you can expect to see the matches on wide screen CONNECTOR OCTOBER 23

televisions all over the venue. The outdoor terrace is perfect as the weather begins to get cooler and with 30% off selected items every day of the week, what’s not to love? Call 04-4481001.

Nezesaussi Grill Named after New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, Nezesaussi Grill has seriously upped the ante on sports bar cuisine.

With our favourite menu items such as cheeseburgers, nachos and all our favourite guilty pleasures getting revamps, you can expect anything but average food. The grill also boasts huge televisions and screens that are visible from every angle.

The Nezesaussi Grill has two venues in the city, one is located in the Vida Hotel and the other is located in the Address Dubai Marina.

Call 04-8883444.

The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill Whether it’s football, rugby or cricket, The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill has got you covered. Kick back and relax as you cheer on your favourite teams.

The venue also hosts a special ‘grub lunch’ where guests can enjoy a delicious platter and soft beverage for Dhs 49 per person or with any house beverage for Dhs 55 per person. The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill has two venues in the city, one is located in the Citymax Hotel, Bur Dubai and the other is located in the Citymax Hotel, Al Barsha. www.citymaxhotels.com 24 OCTOBER CONNECTOR

Champions Sports Bar Champions Sports Bar is tucked away in JW Marriott in Al Muraqqabat and has everything you’d expect from a sports bar and more. The menu consists of burgers, nachos and quesadillas as well as huge sharing platters with sliders, chicken tenders, calamari rings, shrimps, mussels, onion rings and cheese stuffed jalapenos. Pop by and enjoy a game of pool or darts!

Call 04-6077977.

Jimmy Wickets Jimmy Wickets is something of a national treasure in Dubai and it’s easy to see why. The food exceeds your ‘typical’ bar food, with modern twists on traditional classics. The bar is open from 2pm to 2am, so you have plenty of time to kick back and watch your team play. You can also enjoy a game of pool or foosball in the newly extended lounge. Jimmy Wickets is located in Carlton Downtown Hotel.

Call 04-5069639.

Pitchers If you enjoy a chin wag over a cold beverage, Pitchers is your spot. The venue is perfect for a catch up, if you prefer something a little more relaxed and friendly. Pitchers is located in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Armada BlueBay Hotel.

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O’Leary’s Arguably the most important thing for a sports bar to have is ambiance. That’s exactly what O’Leary’s oozes in. With a buzzing atmosphere, this unlicensed spot is perfect for sports fans of all ages.

The large HD screen ensures you and your family don’t miss a single second of the match. O’Leary’s is located in Topaz Living Court Hotel Apartments, Al Barsha.

Call 04-4227540.

Centre Circle Obviously, most people go to sports bars to watch sports, but there isn’t always something to see. So, Centre Circle makes up for it by giving us a show in the form of a live band when there are no matches on. Perfect for a group of sports fans who want to keep the vibes alive despite the gaming schedule! Centre Circle is located in Al Barsha’s Ramada Chelsea Hotel.

Call 04-5019000.

The Underground For Brits who want a taste of good old fashioned British sportsmanship, The Underground is exactly that. This place serves up all-England style home comforts including all the sporting action, weekly live bands and, of course, proper fish and chips. The Underground is located in Habtoor Grand Hotel. Call 04-3995000.

Original Wings and Rings No one does sport quite like America, which is probably what Original Wings and Rings was thinking when they styled this eatery.

Feast on endless buffalo wings at a seasoning and hotness of your choice while watching your team ‘play ball.’ Original Wings and Rings is located in Dubai International Financial Centre. www.originalwingsandrings.ae

Players Sports Bar For a party atmosphere, complete with great food, a fantastic DJ and sports games - Players Sports Bar has got you covered.

The venue has offers for every day of the week including free nachos when you order a beverage bucket on Sundays. You can take part in the games too with numerous pool tables and dart boards. Players Sports Bar is located in the Sofitel Downtown.

Call 04-5036129. www.connector.ae

West Beach Bistro and Sports Lounge If you prefer your sporting experience with an air of sophistication and don’t want to compromise, West Beach Bistro and Sports Lounge is the one for you.

Enjoy the highs, forget the lows and get in on all the latest sporting action on multiple screens throughout the venue. The West Beach Bistro and Sports Lounge is located in the Movenpick Hotel, JBR Walk. Call 04-4498888.

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DINING OFFERS

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great places to eat If you love to dine out as much we do, here’s a roundup of October's latest dining offers which include new brunches, menus, fun nights and the opening of some new concept restaurants in the city. It is time to get this month rolling with some new dining options!

Brothaus Bakery- Oktober-Fest Experience the taste of true German delicacies at Oktober-fest running throughout October at this new lively bakery. Highlights include white sausages and Apple Strudel.

The events are from Saturday to Wednesday, 6-11 pm and Thursday and Friday 6pm-1am.

Dress code is smart/casual or the traditional German/Austrian Dirndl and Lederhosen.

Food packages range between Dhs 35 and Dhs 150. Call 04-3690000.

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L.A. Super Bowl Salad Wild & The Moon This home-grown organic cafĂŠ has added two new heathy options to their existing menu: Gazpachos (Dhs 32) - soups made of raw, blended vegetables and L.A. Super Bowl Salad (Dhs 49), a combination of watermelon, cucumber, black olives, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, mint and homemade vegan cream cheese. The super bowl is available for grab and go. Call 04-3433392.

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DINING OFFERS

Le Frenchy Opens Experience the warm French hospitality at Le Frenchy restaurant. Opened recently, the place offers authentic, traditional and big portions of French home-cooking cuisine, so delicious and lesser known to the masses. Highlights include escargots ricard, cĂ´te de boeuf, ratatouille, truffle, vanilla ice-cream et salted caramel sauce, along with the finest assortment of international beverages. Call 04-2828944.

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Plant Based Meals at Comptoir 102 This popular vegan cafĂŠ has given a total plant-based makeover to classic dishes of burger and caesar salald. The new Veggie Burger made of millet based bun offers plantbased protein, fibre, antioxidant-rich veggies, and healthy fats. The Caesar Salad, famous for its creamy dressing and crispy meat bites now consists of curly kale, and is topped with fresh avocado, cucumber, chickpeas and vegan bacon. Call 04-3854555 .

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DINING OFFERS Levee New Breakfast Menu Enjoy breathtaking coastal views of La Mer at Levee CafĂŠ and Lounge, an all-day dining Mediterranean cuisine restaurant.

Starting the new season with a new menu, this restaurant is one of the must go places. New menu highlights include French toast, shakshuka eggs, quinoa salad, a slice of delicious flat bread and much more. Call 04-3802000.

Fish Dubai Reopens Fish Dubai has re-opened its blue shutter doors and is welcoming guests home.

Perched along the shores of the Mina Seyahi, the new fishing season menu will include a selection of traditional Turkish and Greek cuisine alongside the freshest cold-water fish from the Aegean Sea. Menu highlights include orange vinaigrette marinated octopus, grills or casseroles, traditional homemade walnut baklava. Call 04-5117139.

Urban Picnic Brunch Returns at 3in1 Urban Picnic is back. Every Friday from 1-5 pm, pick up your basket and stock-up on a range of sandwiches, pastries, fresh salads, breads, cheeses, juices, freshly baked pizzas, grilled seafood, assorted vegetables, homemade cookies and much more. Sit indoors where tables are covered in faux grass or grab one of the beautiful white cabanas and enjoy complimentary pool access. Brunch prices start at Dhs 295. Call 04-8883444.

Burj Club’s Rooftop Soiree is Back Soak in spectacular views over Burj Khalifa during sunset, while lazing on an assortment of pool floats. Priced at Dhs 175, the soiree menu highlights include selection of hot mezza and caesar salad, green falafel, crispy breaded calamari, samosas, lamb kofta, shish tawouk, club sandwiches, shawarma, assorted Arabic sweets and much more. Every Thursday and Friday from 6-11pm.

Call 800-BURJCLUB. www.connector.ae

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DINING OFFERS New Restaurant - Nara Pan Asian A recent addition to the JLT F&B scene, Nara Pan Asian, a resto-bar is serving up a diverse menu comprised of Japanese, Chinese & Thai cuisines. With quirky interiors featuring Japanese street graffiti art, wall art, and insta-wrothy cherry blossom trees, diners at Nara Pan Asian will be transported to a scene straight out of Harajuku, Tokyo. Call 04-4211356.

Liquid Nitrogen Shakes at Scoopi Café Ice cream wizards at home-grown Scoopi café have added four new mouth-watering shakes to their menu in tantalizing flavours of Charcoal, Mocha Espresso, Oreo and Lotus biscuit with a twist of liquid nitrogen.

The cafe is open from 1:30pm - 12:30am on weekdays and 2am on weekends. All shakes are priced at Dhs 45. Call 04-5260444.

Seven Sands Legemat Festival Seven Sands annual Legemat Festival is back again this year and is running throughout October. The festival offers guests a chance to sample the traditional sweet sticky dumplings with a six distinct flavours available to try, including original dipped in date syrup, nutmeg honey, Nutella, and charcoal. Dhs 30 for a choice of two flavours. Call 04-5516652.

Zuma Dubai Brunch Award-winning Baikingu Friday brunch at Zuma is back. The brunch features selections of fresh sushi, sashimi and maki in addition to Zuma’s signature dishes. If that isn't enough, the choices include an array of mouth-watering hot and cold starters and decadent desserts to complete the brunch experience.

Packages start at Dhs 473.

Call 04-4255660.

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THE REVIEW

Ba Restaurant at Fairmont The Palm

T here over 9,500 restaurants and diners in Dubai, some new, some established and some that were around for a bit, closed for a while and reopened later with a fresh look.

Ba Restaurant and Lounge at the Fairmont The Palm is exactly that. The high end restaurant recently reopened after being closed for some time, and has maintained it’s place as one of the city's most regarded restaurants, ranked in the top 50 restaurants in Dubai on TripAdviser and number 1 from close to 400 Chinese restaurants.

The new look restaurant is chic and elegant, with a welcoming lounge and bar area and a spaced out dining area for around 70 people, that gives each table its own intimate space.

The menu offers a great choice of Chinese dishes, but also varies it up a bit more with a selection of Japanese and Thai dishes.

Our starter we opted for tiger prawn tempura and the highly recommended steamed buns, one of duck, kimchi and sweet onion sauce and the other of braised beef, chili mayo and spicy slaw. The prawns was generous for 2 to share, with a thin and crispy tempura batter coating some of the meatiest tiger prawns we have tasted. The buns stood www.connector.ae

out even more, they were light and fluffy and each with a good filling, giving the full flavours of the meats and the spicy slaw with the beef was a great complement.

For main course we went for the signature Kung Pao chicken and the honey baked cod.

The combination of tender pieces of chicken, with crunchy cashews and a gentle kick from the chili, made sure the dish was full of flavour and it was clear to see why this is one of the most popular dishes at Ba. The chunks of white meat of the cod were perfectly coated in a nice sticky layer of honey adding a subtle sweet taste to the dish.

The sides of steamed jasmine rice and stir fried vegetables were great with both dishes and were more than enough for 2 people.

If you have room for desert, the ideal way to end the meal is the yuzu citrus tart with yuzu sorbet. Light, citrusy and very refreshing.

The stand out in the new look Ba are it’s very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere and the varied and affordable dishes on the menu, while maintaining the luxury feel. Expect to pay around Dhs 250 per person without drinks for 3 courses.

For reservations call 04-4573457.

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RECIPE

Cooking with…

Chef Guram Baghdoshvili Modi Georgian Restaurant, Sofitel Downtown

A ward-winning and Celebrity Georgian Chef Guram Baghdoshvili speaks 5 different languages and is a true artist at heart, being a professionally trained singer and chef, he considers food an art and is thrilled to bring Georgian cuisine to Dubai. Chef Guram has previously been seen on My Kitchen Rules Georgia Jury 2018, front cover of the City Magazine Georgia, Head Chef of Nikki Beach PT, Executive Chef of NoSoloÁgua, Executive Brand Chef of Vinotel and Owner/ Executive Chef of Restaurante Anona GEO. In 2011, he opened his own seaside tapas 32 OCTOBER CONNECTOR

and wine bar restaurant titled NoSoloÁgua in Portimão, the coastal town of Algary in South Portugal. There he specialises in experimental cuisine, with dishes of local Portuguese tradition added with a discrete inspiration from other countries.

Chef Guram is famous for preparing food for three Georgian presidents, and he was given a prestigious honor by the JW Marriott Cannes to kickoff a week of events celebrating the Franco-Russian week, and is considered a top TV influencer and chef in Georgia. Modi is Chef Guram’s first restaurant in Dubai. #connectordubai

RECIPE KHINKALI Khinkali are a specialty of the Caucasus nation of Georgia. They are most often enjoyed at special restaurants where the tasty, meat-filled dumplings are served simply with a generous sprinkling of crushed black pepper.

While ground beef and lamb are the most common fillings, you can also make khinkali stuffed with chopped mushrooms or cheese.

Ingredients - makes 12 to 15 dumplings Dough 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 egg beaten (optional) 1 to 1 ½ cups water Filling 1 pound ground beef or lamb ½ cup broth or water 2 onions, minced ¼ cup parsley, chopped ¼ cup dill, chopped 1 tablespoon ground caraway Salt and pepper to season

of a round of dough. Working around the dumpling, bring an edge of the dough up over the filling, making pleats in the dough and bringing the edges together over the top of the filling. Pinch the top of the dumpling together to seal it and form a knob. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds and filling.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the dumplings to the water and cook at a low boil for 15 to 20 minutes.

Remove the dumplings to a serving dish with a slotted spoon. Season generously with cracked black pepper and serve hot.

How to eat khinkali the Georgian way Grab the top knob of a dumpling and bring it to your mouth. Take the first bite carefully.

If the dumpling has been sealed properly, delicious, brothy juice will gush out. Eat the remainder of the dumpling except for the top knob. The knob is never eaten by Georgians.

Instead, line them up on your plate to keep a tally of your appetite.

Method and preparation Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the egg and 1 cup of the water. Stir the egg and water into the flour with a fork. Add more water as needed to form a soft dough. Remove the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Cover and set aside for at least 20 minutes to rest.

In another bowl, mix together the ingredients for the filling. Cook a small portion in a greased skillet to taste seasoning and adjust as necessary.

Cut the rested dough into 2 portions. Roll out one portion of the dough to about ¼ inch thick. Cut out 3 inch rounds of the dough using a cookie cutter or large glass. Roll each round out into a 5 or 6 inch round. Sprinkle each round with a little flour and set aside as you finish with the rest.

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KIDS & EDUCATION

What to ask

a head teacher The choice of schools in Dubai is huge and there are many key and important factors that parents need to take into a considerations when deciding where to send their children.

C hoosing a school can feel like a hard task as parents consider the needs of their children along with the value that they will get for the fees they pay.

Asking the right questions to a head teacher, makes this task more informed and much easier and helps reaching the final choice.

Connector spoke with industry experts and renowned principals to throw a light on some of the questions parents should ask before deciding.

Does it matter that my child cannot speak fluent English?

Gaynor Dale, Principal at Regent International School said, “I put families at www.connector.ae

ease by reassuring them that over half of our intake includes children who have English as a second language and in many cases, children have no English at all. We have the support systems and infrastructure in place through our inclusive practices and ‘Individual Needs Department’ to support all learners. We may advise that some intensive English classes are attended prior to the arrival into school so that the child has the best chance of accessing the curriculum on entry to Regent.”

How experienced are the school teachers?

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KIDS & EDUCATION enhanced by previous experience of teaching staff, it is equally important to understand from schools how their staff are developed and maintained in their teaching capacity while in role. It is too simple to label the geographical origin of staff as an indicator of their qualities but teaching capabilities can be honed by specific training and by quality education and degree, as a basis of subject specialism. It is therefore a legitimate question to ask about the faculty experience within any school.”

Sharon Storrie, Principal of Dubai British Foundation said, “This is to ensure that the staff are suitably qualified to deliver the curriculum and are able to maximise learning opportunities for individual children. Having teachers who are both qualified and committed to life-long learning will help ensure the best outcomes for students in terms of academic progress and attainment.”

How relevant is the school curriculum in 21st century?

Janice Butterworth, Vice Principal & Head of Primary, Hartland International School said, “With today’s rapidly shifting technology and economic landscape, parents need assurance that the curriculum a school has is relevant and up to date.

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their education takes them, especially in our information economy. Increasingly parents are looking for schools with strong expertise in specific areas. The option of being taught from a variety of languages is an attractive proposition for many parents. As part of a diverse international community, language proficiency should be a core priority.”

Peter Hill, Principal of Jebel Ali School commented, “Some aspects of learning remain important across the decades and centuries.

No one can deny though that a distinctive style of education is more important than ever to navigate the unique characteristics of our developing century. Is there real evidence (not marketing fluff) to show the school is collectively reflecting, rethinking and moving forward to reflect our changing times?”

Janecke Aarnaes, Head of School, Dwight School said, “How does your school prepare students for life after school, whether that means getting them ready for college/ university or for venturing out into a fast changing, tech-driven global society where future jobs need to be created by the young people themselves?”

What is your school’s ranking?

Janice Butterworth of Hartland International School said, “Ranking tables are a quick and easy measure of success #connectordubai

KIDS & EDUCATION and can certainly provide a hasty overview of performance or useful starting point in deciding which school to consider. Inspection findings are created from evidence gathered thoroughly via lesson observations, speaking to staff, students and parents, and surveying school paperwork, which enables the inspection team to reach balanced conclusions about key areas of a school’s performance.”

“The challenge with newly established schools however is that they will have neither the historical examination data nor the inspection judgement to validate their work.

This can present a challenge for prospective parents which means the decision making process becomes subjective and they may feel the need to rely on ‘gut instinct’. “ How will your school support a child’s character development?

Marco Longmore, Head Master, Brighton College Dubai said, “In order to develop the child fully, schools need to be able to cater for breadth in the application, interests and engagement of pupils. A single focus on academics, just as a single focus on sport or any other area, fails to reflect the diversity within any school community. The child is an individual amongst a collective whole and parents should hear from schools how they recognise both characteristics.” www.connector.ae

What do you as the Head, think is the best thing about working in this school?

Fiona Mckenzie, Director of Gabbitas Middle East said, “This is always an interesting question to ask to see why the Head enjoys working there - is it the children? Is it the staff or perhaps there are other priorities that motivate the Head as a leader of the school community.”

What are the strengths of the school and what areas are you focussed on improving?

Fiona Mckenzie of Gabbitas added, “It is often easy for the Head to identify the strengths of the school and these will have been well advertised on the website and probably highlighted on a tour of the school.

As interesting is finding out what the Head would consider to be the current weaknesses in the school and to share how they are working on these areas. “ What sort of child is not right for your school?

Fiona Mckenzie of Gabbitas added, “This question demands a very honest answer because not every school is right for every child and it is important for schools to recognise that and to be clear about the children they serve best and those for whom they would not be a good fit.

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KIDS & EDUCATION What is the school's staff turnover?

Sharon Storrie of Dubai British Foundation said, “While Dubai can be transient, it is still worth finding out how long teachers have been with the school / organisation.

Schools who are able to retain a significant proportion of their staff each year are in a strong position to grow and develop and often have a more consistent understanding of where they are going as a school and how to get there. The ability to retain staff is also an indicator of how happy staff are, this in turn impacts on the well-being of students which is recognised as a key indicator of future success.”

Clive Pierrepont, Consultant (Press, PR and Communications) at Taaleem said, “Ask about the curriculum and why the school chose it. It is important also to know about staff turnover, a rate above 1520% would need an explanation.”

What are the opportunities for parental involvement?

Sharon Storrie of Dubai British Foundation said, “Parents are the most important educators of their children and schools who work hard to support both children and families recoginise this. When the school is a community of mutual respect and strong relationships, parents and staff can work closely together to support students in all aspects of their development and education.”

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What does the school see as important?

Peter Hill of Jebel Ali School said, “School priorities will impact on the general feel and atmosphere of the classrooms and wider community. It is this 'feel', the 'it' factor which is so very important - far more so than the promises of the website and prospectus.”

How are you different from other schools?

Marco Longmore of Brighton College Dubai said, “Every school wishes to see itself as offering a distinct and unique experience.

Parents should be wary of schools that place a particular emphasis on a publicised USP, as this will often be created as much for marketing purpose as educational.”

Approach existing parents As well as asking questions to a head teacher, it is also recommended to speak with existing parents.

Clive Pierrepont of Taaleem said, “When visiting the school, you will often see existing parents around the school, do not be afraid to approach them and ask for their opinions, they will often be extremely candid. Looking at the school’s Facebook and Twitter feeds will also give parents a flavour of what is happening in the school!” #connectordubai

ADVISE FROM THE EXPERT-EDUCATION

Applying to UK Universities?

The benefits of a university degree are well recognised - opening doors for future employment and conferring economic advantages over a life time. But that does not always help when you are trying to select your degree path! The UK has over 37,000 undergraduate courses on offer at more than 130 universities, the choice can be overwhelming for a student trying to navigate their way to higher education.

Gabbitas are experts at guiding students through the minefield of choosing the right course and the right university and advising students what to look out for.

Choosing a Degree Choose a subject you enjoy and that you are interested in. A good degree from a good university will give you transferrable skills that will equip you well for the world of work.

If you have a clear career path in mind then check which degrees give you the best access to entry in that sector.

Do your research, courses vary from university to university and it’s important to pick the one that’s right for you.

Check out contact time, how is the course assessed and what is the teaching style. www.connector.ae

Choosing a University Do not just rely on university league tables to make your choices, there are so many and they all say different things.

Check the entry requirements for the degree you want to study - do you have the right grades and subject combination?

Location is important. Are you looking for bright city lights or something more tranquil?

Would a campus style university suit you?

Look at the size of the university, bigger is not always better as you can get lost in the crowd.

The vast majority of students end up being extremely happy at university and go onto become successful and satisfied with their choices. Doing your research and seeking professional guidance will ensure that you too can make a confident choice of what and where to study.

Fiona McKenzie, Director - Gabbitas Education

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BIRTHDAYS

Children can say

the funniest things We love the children in our lives, they bring us joy and happiness and everything they do, most of the time, makes us smile. Here at Connector we share some of your funny moments with your children and here is a round up of just some of the things you have told us your kids, who are all celebrating birthdays in this month, have said to make you laugh. Happy birthday to them all!

Tara Nieuwoudt 6 years old on 1 October GEMS Metropole Funny moment: "Mommy, how can I become a Princess?"

"Well, you need to marry a Prince."

"But mom! I'm 5 and Prince George is only 4!"

Yahya Ahmed El Azab Fouda 6 years old on 29 October GEMS Wellington Silicon Academy Funny moment: He likes to dance a lot and has many different and very funny movements.

Zina Kahel 3 years old on 4 October Funny moment: "Mom, I won’t love my grandma anymore. She is not doing the things properly as I told her."

Roya Salem 3 years old on 14 October Ladybird Early Learning Centre Funny moment: Roya aged almost 3 woke up one morning and asked us for the car keys as she wanted to drive herself to school as she was upset with both of us and didn’t want our company.

Aabir Amin 5 years old on 4 October Nibras International School Funny moment: Whenever I serve him vegetables (beans) he said "Why you are giving me caterpillars?"

Have your children said something that has set you off in belly fulls of laughter and made your friends chuckle? If they have and they are celebrating a birthday in November, email editorial@connector-dubai.com a picture and a few words on what it is they said that made you laugh, and we will publish the top ones next month. Include their age, date of birth and the school they go to.

Congratulations to Tara Nieuwoudt who has won two Snow Classic tickets to Ski Dubai worth Dhs 250 each.

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KIDS & EDUCATION

Books for children

L et your children find magic in their books. For a child who loves to hear or read fancy and whimsical stories, this month’s top reads should be on top of your list. From the story of two young girls switching their identities to the story of a boring grandma who is revealed to be a jewel thief, the books will amuse a budding fictional story teller.

Undercover Princess

by Connie Glynn Age group: 7-12 Lottie Pumpkin is an ordinary girl who longs to be a princess, attending Rosewood Hall on a scholarship. Ellie Wolf is a princess who longs to be ordinary, attending Rosewood Hall to avoid her royal duties in the kingdom of Maradova. When fate puts the two fourteen-year-olds in the same dorm, it seems like a natural solution to swap identities.

But someone's on to their secret, and at Rosewood nothing is ever as it seems.

The perfect book for growing readers, join Lottie and Ellie at the mystical and magical Rosewood Hall.

Price: Dhs 50.40 www.magrudy.com www.connector.ae

Gangsta Granny

by David Walliams Age group: 5-7 A hilarious story of prejudice and acceptance starts, when a little boy Ben is made to stay at his Grandma's house. To Ben, she is the most boring person on this earth who only likes to drink cabbage soup and play scrabble. But, the little boy does not know that his Grandma has a secret and now she needs Ben’s help to complete a royal heist.

Price: Dhs 46 www.kinokuniya.com Five Minute Bedtime Stories

by Tiger Tales Age group: 0-4 This bedtime book is a beautiful collection of ten charming stories. It's bedtime for all the animals!

But Kip the kitten can't find a cozy bed, Newton hears strange noises in the dark, and Little Bear wants to stay up all night long!

It’s a great read to send your children off for a good nights sleep.

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

From peach to pink

the woman who started it all

T here are few symbols that genuinely speak to people all over the world. One of the most recognisable is the pink ribbon.

The pink ribbon has become an international symbol of the battle against breast cancer as well as awareness and ultimately, the female resilience. But, the ribbon was not always the bright pink we see today, it actually started as peach. In 1991, Charlotte Haley, a resident of California, began making ribbons by hand in her dining room to raise awareness of the disease.

As a breast cancer survivor herself, the cause was close to her heart and she was determined to be heard - by any means necessary. To each packet of five ribbons she attached a postcard that read: “The National Cancer Institute’s annual budget is $1.8 billion, only 5 percent goes for cancer prevention. Help us wake up legislators and America by wearing this ribbon.” Charlotte wanted America, and the 44 OCTOBER CONNECTOR

world to start paying attention and take accountability. She also began handing the cards out at the local supermarket and writing to prominent women, including former first ladies.

Over time, Charlotte’s peach ribbon has become phased out due to the introduction of the pink ribbon by Self Magazine and Estee Lauder, who approached her with an aim to collaborate. Charlotte dismissed the notion of working with the company as she found the concept “too commercial.”

She refused to deter away from her goals.

Charlotte went on to live a long life before passing away in 2014 at the age of 91.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the strength of those who are affected by the disease and honour those who fight against it. So, next time you pin on your ribbon, stop and take a moment to honour Charlotte Haley, the woman who started it all. #connectordubai

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Go pink for a cause Things start to turn pink in the month of October for a good reason.

O ctober is marked as Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the aim of raising awareness for a disease which impacts approximately 1 in 8 women.

While you may enjoy all the pink desserts and treats around you this month, the underlying cause behind all those refreshingly pink treats is to push women to take their health seriously and never ignore the importance of regular self-check-ups for breast cancer. A dedicated month focusing on this cause sees many hospitals come up with special campaigns and activities for women to be more aware of their health and a disease, people are still not very comfortable talking about.

This month, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we have brought together the most important things, a woman needs to know. From the significance of the awareness campaign and tips on self-checkups, to the latest developments in the medical www.connector.ae

field and different activities being run by hospitals throughout October, the feature aims to contribute to the cause by spreading awareness among our readers.

The significance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month The month long campaign and initiative is very signifcant and offers great support to a host of people, including sufferers and survivors of breast cancer and their familes, as well as updating non-surfers on topics such as self-check-ups and early detection.

Spread education and awareness With a month dedicated to a cause, it definitely help's generate more awareness and at the same time reduces many myths around it.

Experts at HealthBay Polyclinic said, “The good news is that most women can be cured if their disease is diagnosed at an CONNECTOR OCTOBER 45

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS early stage. This means that public health strategies aiming to improve early cancer detection, such as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, can potentially lead to a higher number of women surviving their cancer.

There are two components of early cancer detection efforts: education and screening.”

“By encouraging women to undergo screening and raising awareness about signs and symptoms of breast cancer and the importance of taking prompt action, we are aiming to see more and more women diagnosed with early-stage and highly curable breast cancer.”

Help patients overcome their fears Dr. Pranay Girdhari Taori, Specialist Medical Oncologist, Zulekha Hospital Dubai said, “Most corporations observe the full month with activities, corporate talks for awareness and engaging survivors through survivors forums.

Our cancer survivors and patients support group meeting “Pink Knights” is being hosted every quarter where survivors and patients share their positive experiences and motivate others undergoing the same. The forum gives an opportunity for clarification of any doubts in minds of patients and discuss inhibitions openly, thereby overcoming any fears they have.”

Gives patients the ability to approach their doctors Dr. Bhawna Rathi, Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Aster Clinic said, “Having a whole month of the year dedicated solely to 46 OCTOBER CONNECTOR

breast cancer awareness goes a long way in spreading knowledge, firstly, about the disease itself, and secondly, about the ways in which it can be detected and combated.

Furthermore, the Breast Cancer Awareness Month gives patients the ability to approach their doctors with questions, concerns, and doubts, about the disease itself. And lastly, spreading awareness about breast cancer also helps in dismantling a lot of myths and false information about the disease.”

The tests to detect breast cancer early There are 3 primary tests that people can carry out in order to help with the early detection of breast cancer.

These include: Breast selfexamination Dr Ilaria Saredi, Family Medicine Specialist at Allied Medical Center , "Early detection is important for a good recovery. We suggest regular self breast examinations by patients - at least once every month - to be able to determine what their breasts feel like in normal conditions, and if anything new appears, consult with their doctor. Their doctor will clinically examine them and determine whether there is a need for a breast ultrasound or mammogram. Some patients may also need a breast MRI." Clinical breast examination Dr. Bhawna Rathi of Aster said, "In this case your physician is the one who examines your breast for any changes and lumps.” #connectordubai

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Mammogram Dr. Bhawna Rathi of Aster said, “A mammogram is an x-ray that screens the breast tissue in order to highlight any areas of suspicion or abnormality. The breast is exposed to a small dose of iodizing radiation that produces an image of the breast tissue.

Mammograms can often show a breast lump before it can be felt. They also can show tiny clusters of calcium called micro calcifications.

Regular, yearly mammograms are suggested, for women especially, who are 40 and above.

Since their risk for breast cancer increases with age.”

Recent developments in breast cancer treatments Thanks to advancements in the medical field, the introduction of new treatments for breast cancer has increased the recovery and survival rates.

Treatments include:

lumpectomy instead of complete removal of breast. Postsurgical morbidity has also decreased.”

Introduction of good anti emetic agents Dr. Pranay Girdhari Taori of Zulekha Hospital Dubai said, “In last decades better chemotherapy agents, monoclonal antibodies and so called targeted therapy has come in a big way to improve survival. With introduction of good anti emetic agents, emesis post chemotherapy has come down.

Post chemotherapy infections has been well taken care by growth factors and good antibiotics.

Now chemotherapy is no more a dreaded experience as thought in past.”

Hormonal therapy Dr Ilaria Saredi of Allied Medical Center said, “Early detection gives great benefits in terms of therapy results. New breast cancer treatments include hormonal therapy in hormone-receptive cancers, as well as minimally invasive surgery with new breast reconstruction techniques. We look forward to future progress in these areas as breast cancer research intensifies and provides new therapy opportunities."

CDK4/6 inhibitors Experts at HealthBay Polyclinic commented, “In hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, the combination of endocrine therapy with a class of medications, known as CDK4/6 inhibitors resulted in unprecedented survival rates in the metastatic setting either when used as front-line or as second-line therapy. These drugs are also being investigated as adjuvant therapy for early-stage disease and if these studies show similar benefit, then this will represent a treatment revolution for this subtype of breast cancer.”

Lumpectomy Dr. Pranay Girdhari Taori of Zulekha Hospital Dubai said, “If the breast cancer is detected at an early stage, patient can undergo

Genomic expression profiling “Another breakthrough in early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer is the use of genomic expression profiling (GEP)

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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS tests such as Oncotype DX or MammaPrint, among others, to decide whether women can safely be spared adjuvant chemotherapy.

For these women, endocrine therapy alone would lead to excellent outcome,” commented experts at HealthBay Polyclinic.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities From free consultations to social media campaigns and coffee sessions, hospitals come up with different ideas and activities this month to spread awareness.

Dr. Pranay Girdhari Taori of Zulekha Hospital Dubai said, “‘Pink it Now’ is our flagship CSR campaign on breast cancer awareness and has been on since 2012. The campaign offers free screenings for over two months.

The objective of the campaign is to raise awareness about early detection and prevention of breast cancer. Over 7,600 women visited Zulekha Hospital since 2012 to avail their free specialist consultations and mammograms.

More information can be obtained on pinkitnow. zulekhahospitals.com.”

Experts at HealthBay Polyclinic commented, “HealthBay Polyclinic is launching ‘Fighters in Pink” campaign with an initiative to help raise awareness on breast cancer and offer support to those affected by it. This also includes distribution of educational material about breast health and breast self-exams.”

“We are offering women an opportunity to book their screening imaging studies with our Breast Radiologist Dr. Kinda Douaidari and receive a 50% discount during the entire month of October. Consultation with 48 OCTOBER CONNECTOR

Consultant Breast Surgeon, Dr. Paul Sayad and Consultant Breast Oncologist Dr. Joyce Habib, will also be eligible for the same discount during the month of October.”

Dr. Bhawna Rathi of Aster said, “As with every year, this year as well Aster Clinic will be undertaking a number of initiatives aimed at spreading awareness about breast cancer and its early detection.

• A 50% discount on mammogram, on the doctor’s recommendation • Across our clinics, we will be conducting self, breast examination trainings for free.

These training sessions will be led by our experienced doctors and nursing staff.

• Our doctors will be undertaking health talks in their respective communities, as well as in corporates.

These health talks will focus on early detection, self-breast examination, and the medical options available if a patient gets diagnosed with breast cancer.”

Dr Ilaria Saredi of Allied Medical Center said, “Allied Medical Center is honoured to be the Title Sponsor of the 2018 Pink Ladies Games and believe that breast health should be part of every woman’s lifestyle. There will be weekly competitions on our Facebook and Instagram pages where followers stand a chance to win free breast screening.”

“Waterproof breast self-assessment shower cards will be handed out during the month of October within our clinic. We will be having coffee mornings during the month of October to educate women on the importance of breast screening and teach them how to do breast self-assessments correctly.” #connectordubai

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Skin treatments debunked:

what do they mean?

E very beauty lover, both female and male, knows that sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends. More often than not there’s such an overwhelming flow of new beauty treatments with evergrowing names that it can start to sound like a different language. We can all agree that we all want what is best for our skin and, how do we find out what that is? By doing our research! Here at Connector, we understand that it can be confusing and believe in making your life easier, we’ve worked to decipher the most talked-about skin treatments. From microdermabrasion to dermaplaning and everything in between, we’ve spoken to the experts to get everything you’ve asked, answered.

What are the effects of dermaplaning on the skin?

To the naked eye, dermaplaning can seem almost like just shaving your face. However, www.connector.ae

it’s a lot more than that. Dermaplaning is a highly effective exfoliation technique that removes dead skin cells, leaving you with a smooth, gorgeous complexion.

Dermaplaning removes the microscopic hairs on your face, known as ‘peach fuzz’ which can clog pores, making your skin look dull and prone to breakouts.

Carmelle Mariano skin therapist at LaVie Clinic said, “Dermaplaning is a quick and painless procedure that involves using a surgical scalpel to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells right off of your face.

Dermaplaning can help tighten loose skin, reduce hyperpigmentation and ultimately help your face look younger.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING in skin texture and tone, while the longterm effects are increased cell turnover, fewer wrinkles and dark spots, reduction of acne scarring, and the removal of fine facial hair.” If it’s good enough for Cleopatra, Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor, where do we sign up?

What is microdermabrasion?

Dr. Mayur Bhobe, Specialist Dermatologist at Cocoona said, “The microdermabrasion machine gently exfoliates your skin. This can be done by different methods. Some microdermabrasion techniques use a high-pressure flow of very small aluminium oxide or magnesium oxide crystals at the skin. Another method, is to exfoliate using a diamond-tipped device which you draw across your skin.

Diamond is often used for the exfoliation surface, although other minerals can also be used. Secondly it removes the dead skin cells by a built-in vacuum which sucks away the dead cells. Suction pressure can be adjusted to suit your sensitivity. Some microdermabrasion machines also have a third feature which is to apply a skin care product which complements the microdermabrasion and enhances the results you can achieve by using it.”

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What are the effects of microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion has been one of the most popular treatments in the region.

Carmelle Mariano at LaVie Clinic said, “Microdermabrasion is one of the most sought after treatments during winters. This is a magic wand for people of almost all ages including both men and women. Even though LaVie Clinic has a lot of surgical treatments, microdermabrasion is a non-surgical facial resurfacing technique they focus on.

Microdermabrasion mechanically exfoliates the outermost layer of dead skin cells leaving your skin feeling softer, smoother, looking younger and more vibrant.”

Who would you recommend chemical peels to?

The term ‘chemical peel’ can be quite daunting. The thought of putting chemicals on your face may seem harmful but it has proven to be very effective for a number of skin concerns. Dr. Mayur Bhobe of Cocoona said, “Chemical peels are commonly recommended for acne, pigmentation, open pores fine lines and rejuvenation of skin.

Commonly used peeling agents include alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, malic and lactic acids), beta hydroxy acids (Salicylic acid), Trichloroacetic acid and retinol peel (yellow peel). The strength of a peel varies according to the agent used, duration of

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HEALTH & WELLBEING contact with the skin and the number of coats. They act by breaking the intercellular cement that holds the skin cells together causing exfoliation of the skin. By exfoliating the epidermal cells, they disperse the pigment in the epidermis Salicylic acid in acne in particular also has anti inflammatory and bacteriostatic properties and decreases oil production from the skin. The choice of peel depends on the type and colour of the skin.” Seek professional help before opting in for a peel, according to Dr Marwa Hamdy of ZO Skin Centre, “All kinds of peels should be restricted to doctor’s prescription.”

How does a photofacial work?

A photofacial is a skin treatment that uses light in order to boost the skin’s collagen, lighten dark spots and diminish broken capillaries. Dr. Fiona Cowie, Dermatologist in Aesthetic Medicine, Aesthetica Clinic Dubai said, “Photofacials use light waves to help rejuvenate skin. We can use different light wavelengths to treat different issues. Some wavelengths help to reduce acne flare ups, scarring and others help with photoaging by reducing fine lines, pigmented spots , vascular lesions and skin laxity. The best candidates for photofacials are people with sun-damaged skin demonstrated by age spots, liver spots and light freckling, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores or red and flushed faces, broken capillaries and loose skin. An added benefit is that the facial stimulates new collagen, resulting in smoother, healthier skin.” www.connector.ae

What are the risks of microneedling at home and not professionally?

Microneedling is the word on pretty much every beauty blogger’s lips.

Microneedling, in the common sense, refers to a tool fitted with very small needles that you roll onto your skin in order to generate new collagen - which keeps our skin looking nice and plump.

But, performing this treatment at home poses a lot of risk and it’s important to seek professional treatment to avoid infections or damage. Dr. Fiona Cowie, said, “When we perform microneedling in clinics the skin is always cleaned and disinfected first which is often not done with home treatments.

Microneedling done on unclean skin can be a source of serious infection.

Home treatments are usually done with dermarollers not dermapens. Dermarollers are only meant for one use but are often used for more. This again acts as a possible source of skin infection and the tips can go blunt which again damages the skin.

Professional treatments are done with dermapen tips which can be customised to different depths for different areas of the face. They are usually combined with professional grade mesotherapy or PRP for optimum treatment results, Treatments are also done using topical analgesia in clinics which means deeper penetration of the skin can be achieved to treat scars and other issues. These results cannot be achieved with home microneedling kits.”

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TRIED & TESTED

New Celebrity Greek Salon

A new premium salon, VK Beauty Lounge and Bar, has opened its doors in Dubai's JBR. The salon focuses on hair, make-up and nails, and has a team of European experts with experience of more than 10 years.

The salon offers a truly luxurious environment that accentuates the salon’s Greek design. Classy and uncluttered, this beautiful white space dedicated to natural beauty, boasts natural marble and stone, reminiscent of the famous Acropolis and the Greek Parthenon in Athens. The salon features a nail bar, colour bar, VIP make-up room, and a wash area.

Led by Greek celebrity stylist Katerina Kotsoni, who sat me down in the comfortable lounge to explain everything about the Keratin treatment I was about to experience. Katerina carefully examined my hair quality and advised me that my hair would need 45 grammes of Keratin.

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expert first took me to the wash area where they have installed an exclusive Takara Belmont hydraulic smart chair, which-allows you to lie flat and enjoy full back and neck support throughout your hair wash.

After the hair wash, the Keratin treatment began and as a policy, Katerina showed me the product - Keratin Complex, and poured it in a bowl in front of me measuring the exact quantity needed.

The whole treatment took around three hours, and the stylist was giving attention to detail. Throughout the treatment, I could sense that I was in safe hands.

The results were magical. The hair was no longer frizzy and wavy but shiny and smooth. Not geometrically straight-but flowy and naturally straight. The last step involved visiting the salon after 72 hours for the final touch.

If luxury treatments with quality products and attention to detail is what you are looking for, then VK Beauty Lounge and Bar is for you.

A treatment like this costs around Dhs 900.

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YOGA

Simple yoga for

breast cancer survivors

I n this month dedicated to breast cancer awareness, we have highlighted the importance of yoga in healing individuals who go through the tough phase of pain and sorrow fighting against the disease. Yoga is an ideal way to channel one’s energy to bring back positive vibes and eliminate turbulent experiences and memories from the mind.

Harsha Varyani, Yoga Ashram Director said, “Practising yoga can help breast cancer survivors greatly as it will calm the mind, completely relax the body and bring body, mind and breath into harmony which is necessary for healing to happen on a deeper level. It can greatly reduce stress, anxiety and any negativities especially after having gone through the trauma of contacting a severe illness. I personally have worked with cancer patients and survivors and have found that yoga had essentially contributed to giving them a better quality of life.”

Warrior Pose or Virabhadrasana - helps greatly in preparing one in the most positive frame of mind as it invokes the www.connector.ae

valour in an individual mentally, physically and emotionally. The strong benefits of this pose will harness fierce power in you and will remind you that you are a warrier and not a ‘worrier’.

Childs Pose or Shishuasana - helps bring about calmness and a feeling of acceptance in the mind. The body and mind feel greatly relaxed and at peace in this posture.

Half-Spinal Twist or Lying Down Natrajasana - this lying down twist is greatly relaxing yet at the same time can give a great feeling of rejuvination in the spine and organs of the body. This twist helps the body to detox in a most relaxed way.

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SPA OFFERS

Spa offers and deals to

tempt you

Take a break from the pressures of everyday life and treat yourself to some me-time at any of the city’s luxurious spas. Here is our roundup of some amazing offers just for you this month.

Vitamin C Facials at The Spa at Address Montgomerie Dehydrated skin? The Spa at Address Montgomerie offers you a choice of 60-minute hydrating facials to choose from this summer. Take your pick between a Citrus Facial, Essential Shock, Oxygen Facial and the Cure Facial, all promising to hydrate and quench your skin infusing it with essential vitamins, leaving you glowing and ready for the season. Dhs 285 per person includes complimentary access to spa facilities.

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Tao Spa’s Ultimate Relaxation Ritual (120 mins) and Ultimate Halloween Treat Enjoy a relaxing herbal foot bath followed by rejuvenating acupressure massage to soothe and de-stress your body. You will also be able to enjoy a luxurious full body hot candle or lava shell massage followed by a head massage. The offer price is Dhs 499 down from the original price of Dhs 900. A Halloween nail art is also available at Tao Spa. All the offers run until 30 October 2018. Call 04-8845220. #connectordubai

SPA OFFERS Pretty in Pink At Shine Spa, Sheraton Mall of the Emirates This month for Breast Cancer Awareness, Shine Spa is offering a complimentary 15 minute extension on all 60 or 80 minute treatments. The offer is open to all of those who come to the spa wearing rosy colours of all shades and is valid throughout October.

Call 04-3772380.

Poolside Spa at Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont The Palm Forget a spa-day - if you are short on time, you can now get a spa-minute with Willow Stream Spa’s poolside spa treatments.

Located across the property’s adult pool, and offering a Dubai Marina skyline view, the treatments range from 20 minutes to an hour at the most, and are sure to energise and rejuvenate you in a matter of minute. The poolside spa is available daily from 11:00am 7:00pm and is valid throughout the month of October. Call 04-4573545.

Hammam Social at The Spa at Address Boulevard Enjoy a complementary blissful foot massage with the purchase of a Hammam experience at The Spa at Address Boulevard. This rejuvenating package also includes access to the hotel’s exceptional spa facilities and outdoor dedicated pool overlooking the iconic Burj Khalifa. Go grab a chance to rejuvenate yourself in the lap of luxury. The duration of the experience is 90 minutes, and costs Dhs 613 person.

Call 04-5618126.

Breast Cancer Initiative- Letters With Love at Tips & Toes Throughout October, with every Dhs 300 spent at any branch of Tips & Toes, the company will donate a free pampering treatment to a breast cancer sufferer, customers will be invited to write a handwritten note of encouragement and support on the voucher which will be passed to a fellow female who is fighting the disease. www.tipsandtoes.com www.connector.ae

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PERSONAL FINANCE

How to save in Dubai

D ubai attracts expats for one simple reason- tax free salaries which motivate them to save more money than they could in their home countries. Even then, many expats leave Dubai without saving enough. If you don’t want to be one of them, you better start to save now!

You can start to budget your salary with a tried & tested 50/30/20 rule of thumb.

This means 50% of your salary should go towards fulfilling basic needs that you cannot avoid, such as groceries, housing, utilities, car payments etc., 30% should go towards discretionary wants such as shopping, dining out and other hobbies; and 20% should go straight into your savings accounts.

If you are staring at a low salary, save 5% and increase gradually.

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20% of your salary there. You can then earn extra money through interest and profit rates adding more to your savings.

Here’s our roundup of some of the savings account options in Dubai: Sharia Compliant Savings Accounts Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank- Ghina Savings Account With 0.36% annual return, the savings account also offers you an opportunity to win Dhs 3 million every 4 months.

You would need to maintain a minimum balance of Dhs 20,000 to enter a millionaire draw and a minimum balance of Dhs 5,000 to earn profit.

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to win back up to Dhs 10,000 in debit card spends every month. A minimum balance of Dhs 3,000 is required to earn profit.

Additionally, deposit Dhs 5,000 or more in your savings account and earn an additional 2% p.a. cash in addition to profit rates on the savings account Dubai Islamic Bank - Shaatir Savings Account Shaatir is a Savings account from Dubai Islamic Bank just for children, which will help them understand banking from a young age.

On the exclusive Shaatir website, accessible only to Shaatir account holders, children can learn about banking and saving, play games and watch informative videos. Profit rate is 0.65% and is credited to the account on a quarterly basis. There is no maintenance fees or minimum balance.

Emirates NBD Mudaraba Savings Account Mudaraba is a profit-sharing partnership contract between a capital provider (Rabul-Mal) and a Mudareb (Fund Manager) in a joint investment. This investment can be a transaction, a project or a fund to generate healthy profits. Profit can be gained if a minimum balance of Dhs 3,000 is maintained and the longer you keep money in the account, the more profit rate you will generate. 0.59% minimum for 1 month, 58 OCTOBER CONNECTOR

0.88% for 3 months, 1.003% for 6 months, 1.06% for 9 months, 1.18% for 12 months and 1.35% for 24 months. Dhs 25 is charged for not maintaining the required balance and no minimum salary is required.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Islamic Banking - Millionaire Destiny Savings Account The Millionaire Destiny Savings Account from ADCB Islamic Banking offers a monthly prize of Dhs 1 million ten prizes of Dhs 10,000 each and one hundred prizes of Dhs 5,000 each. You can earn 0.15 % profit rate if a minimum balance of Dhs 5,000 is maintained.

Other Savings Accounts Emirates NBD Smart Saver Account This account offers attractive interest rate of 1.75% for balances between Dhs 100,000 to Dhs 5 million and 1.50% for Dhs 5 million & above. Interest is credited to your account monthly. The minimum balance required is Dhs 3,000 and you can set it up online very easily. You can only withdraw once a month.

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PERSONAL FINANCE up to Dhs 500,000 for the first nine months. This rate then drops to 1%. You can easily set up your account through a mobile app and there is no minimum balance requirement.

First Abu Dhabi Bank - Personal Savings Account This FAB savings account offers competitive interest rates each month as well as a free of charge internationally accepted MasterCard debit card. A minimum balance of Dhs 3,000 is required. The account is available in Dirhams and other major currencies.

Union National Bank - Online Saver Account This flexible account does not require you to maintain a minimum balance and

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can earn interest rates up to 1.75%.

HSBC Term Deposit Account The HSBC Term Deposit Account, available to those with HSBC current accounts, requires you to save money for a specific period. The longer you save, the better the interest rate is. Savings of Dhs 150,000 for one month can get you interest rate of 0.58% rising monthly to 2.68% over twelve months.

First Abu Dhabi Bank iSave Electronic Account This online account pays up to 3% a year. Savings rates up to Dhs 50,000 earn 0.50%, more than Dhs 500,000 get 2.25%, and 3% on balances above Dhs 5 million. There is no minimum balance requirement or restrictions on the number of withdrawals you can make.

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COMPETITIONS

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Wok n Roll is an Asian fusion restaurant. The fusion cuisine is the adaptation of Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques to Asian tastes, and use of rare and exotic ingredients.

As a casual dining, neighborhood restaurant, Wok n Roll in Al Barsha, Dubai strives to offer authentically prepared quality food with just a modicum of a twist. Their aim is to be the best Asian Fusion Restaurant in this region. Two lucky winners will stand a chance to win a food voucher worth Dhs 250 each.

A decadent feast awaits your family at Swissôtel Al Ghurair’s Play House every Friday from 12.30-4pm at Liwan restaurant. Adults can choose from a vast array of international dishes and decadent dessert options, that look almost too good to eat. With face painting, the latest Nintendo Wii games, balloon bending, art activities, and giant games like Jenga and Tic Tac Toe plus a popcorn and candy floss machine, this is a brunch that has it all. Stand a chance to win a Play House Brunch voucher for a family of four (2 Adults + 2 Kids)

As a one-stop shop for pretty much anything you can think of, the saying stands as: "If you need it, chances are, Daiso Japan has it." From kitchen utensils, photo frames and stamps to tech goods, makeup and toys - there’s nothing you can’t find at Daiso Japan. Most items are Dhs 7.35 and hundreds of new and innovative items arrive every month! Daiso Japan now has over 50 stores across the GCC after quickly becoming a hit with residents in 2004 for offering an incredible range of products. Enter the competition to be one of five winners of a voucher for Daiso Japan worth Dhs 100 each.

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COMPETITIONS Established in 1980 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, ALC has welcomed thousands of students in the UAE and has provided training to some of the country’s most prestigious businesses.

ALC teaches business and social Arabic to non-Arabic speaking adults and children, from beginners through to advanced levels. ALC follows an interactive, student-centered approach that teaches the Arabic needed in real life situations.

ALC’s 38 year-old method has been tested and proven effective by the students’ ability to communicate confidently and their excellent results in internationally recognised examinations. ALC conducts 3 types of classes: Public Group Classes, Private Classes, and Corporate Classes. Enter the competition to win a full beginners course worth Dhs 2,200.

Enjoy a beautiful box set of single origin coffee, premium loose-leaf tea and tea bags, coffee and tea brewing equipment, and a handcrafted ceramic mug from Kava & Chai, the new specialty coffeehouse in Al Seef. Specialty coffee, Tendi, comes from the District of Lintongnihuta in the Indonesian island of Northern Sumatra, where it is grown by a multiethnic group called the Batak people.

You can find this rare, one-of-a-kind specialty coffee in the Coffee Lovers Box. Enjoy brewing with an Aeropress, a specialty coffee maker that yields the smoothest, richest coffee that you have ever tasted, or steep specialty loose tea with your very own French Press. Enjoy this delicious beverage in your handcrafted Kava & Chai mug. Enter the competition to win a Specialty Coffee & Tea Lovers Gift Box by Kava & Chai worth Dhs 500.

Hikma Medical Center is conveniently located in the upscale residential area of Mushriff, Abu Dhabi.

Not only are we the only dental care facility in the area but the largest of its kind, as well. Founded by husband-wife team Dr. Omar Aloum and Dr. Maisoun Bakir, the first Hikma Medical Center opened on Hamdan Street in downtown Abu Dhabi.

After successfully establishing themselves there, the duo began adding to their team. Today, it includes some of the best dental practitioners in the region. Dr. Omar Aloum and his son, Dr. Anas Aloum, an American Board Certified Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, have now opened their second dental facility in Mushriff. Enter to win a free check up and professional cleaning worth Dhs 500. www.connector.ae

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ANIMAL MAGIC

Furry friends

looking for loving homes 38smiles is a non-profit animal rescue group that was created in 2012.

Since day one the founder and a group of likeminded people have been trying their very best to help the stray animals of Dubai.

Fat Frankie

Meet Fat Frankie Hello, I’m Fat Frankie, I’m a big boy who likes cuddles and to roll over on my back and act goofy.

Until February last year I was a happy garden cat enjoying chasing the birds and insects and sleeping on the patio.

One day my life changed forever. I wasn’t feeling well and was very quiet, in pain and soaked in my own bloody pee.

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urine which was mixed with blood. I had to spend a week at the vet. When I was allowed to go home the problem was the ‘’home and life’’ I knew, was no longer an option as I had to be on a special diet for the rest of my life, in order for this to never happen again.

I spent a while looking for a foster until a young lady offered to look after me, and for about a year she was my very best friend.

But unfortunately she left Dubai and now I’m stuck in a tiny cage waiting yet again to find a best friend.

I don’t really like it here and would love to be loved once again, and if possible forever #connectordubai

ANIMAL MAGIC this time. I’m very talkative and must always eat this special ''urinary'' food, but apart from that I’m super easy going.

My condition might sound scary but it's actually not, since FUTS is more common that one would think. A lot of companies produce cat food that will support/prevent the condition. Most foods produce alteration of the urine pH. They also may contain antioxidants and supplemental, omega-3 fatty acids. Simple diet and plenty of water and I've been healthy now for over a year.

My condition is considered a very treatable disease in most cases. Some cats experience only one FIC episode and never look back.

For others lifelong diet is required, I prefer to eat my special food and stay on the safe side.

Here’s me in a nutshell Name: Frankie Breed: Arabian Mau Age: 3.5years Character: Cuddly gentle giant, very talkative Favourite food: Royal Canine Urinary dry and wet food Meet Diego My name is Diego and I am a “fun loving criminal”. I have an amazing foster

home where I get to take naps on the sofa and sleep on the bed at night, I have other dogs as friends and I get to go and have fun at Dubai Bark Park, but don’t be fooled, my life hasn’t always been this great.

I was living in a construction site and just before I was going to be rescued DM took me away. Luckily for me 38smiles did not give up on me, and got me released from the pound and placed in a foster home.

Since than its been an amazing journey of learning how to be a pet and enjoying life, there is only one missing puzzle piece and that’s my forever family.

Here's me in a nutshell Name: Diego Age: 18 months Breed: Husky & Shepherd & Desert Dog Personality: Giant goof ball, with heart of gold and taste for adventures. I do get bored easily so long walks, learning new tricks and games and having a big family would be my wish.

If you can help save a life by fostering email info@38smiles.com

Diego

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French Aesthetics Clinic…........04 2446040 / 055 5011478 ACUPUNCTURE Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1.................04-3444049 AUDIOLOGY CLINIC Widex Emirates Hearing Care.......................................06-5447332 Widex Medical, Dubai...........................................................04-3433950 ALTERNATIVE HEALINGS

Amaya Salon & Spa, Downtown Burj............................04-3741496 Amaya Salon & Spa, Dubai Marina.................................04-5135580 Amaya Salon & Spa, Silicon Oasis...................................04-3207390 BLEPHAROPLASTY French Aesthetics Clinic…........04 2446040 / 055 5011478

Meditation for World Peace, Pranic Healing Center................. ...........................................................................04-3688067 / 04-3688104 Email: phfdubai@emirates.net.ae ART & CRAFT CLASSES, CENTRES & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

BREAST IMPLANT French Aesthetics Clinic…........04 2446040 / 055 5011478 BREAST SCREENING CLINIC Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433) CARDIAC HEALTH SCREENING Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433) CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES

Lotus Educ. Institute (Arts & Design) ....................04-3911718 ALLERGY & ASTHMA

GymJuniorz (British Orchard Nurseries)................04-3983536 CHIROPODY Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic............................. ................................................................................................................04-3496333

Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433) AUDIO - VESTIBULAR CLINICS American Hospital Dubai.................................................04-3776450 Dr Hala Ali, Specialist Audio Vestibular Medicine

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Kersten Elliott, Chiropodist / Podiatrist (UK) CHIROPRACTOR Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1................04-3444049 CLINICS & HOSPITALS Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433) Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic............................. ................................................................................................................04-3496333 COSMETIC AND AESTHETIC SURGERY French Aesthetics Clinic…........04 2446040 / 055 5011478

..........................................................................056-5779285/04-2434076

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Acacia Medical Centre.........................................................04-3445515

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Sharmila Dance.........................................................050-8581083 / 84

(See Family/General Medicine)

Hip Hop, Jazz, St.Jazz, Lyrical Contemporary & Classical Ballet Classes. www.sharmiladance.com email: info@sharmiladance.com DIABETES Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433) DENTISTS Acacia Medical Centre.........................................................04-3445515 Al Shafar Bldg. 7, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah

Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic ............................ ................................................................................................................04-3496333 Dr Kay Deeming, General Practitioner, Specialist Family Medicine (UK) GYNAECOLOGISTS & OBSTETRICS

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Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1.................04-3444049 HAIR PRODUCTS

Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433) Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1...............04-3444049 ENDOCRINOLOGY

JOICO Hair Colors & Hair Care....................................04-6058516 Philip Kingsley Hair Care...................................................04-6058516 HAND & WRIST SURGERY Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai...............................

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai...............................

................................................................................................................04-4070100

................................................................................................................04-4070100

Dr. Lucia Hera

Dr. Ahmed Hassoun

HEALTH SCREENING

Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1....................................04-3808000 ENTERTAINMENT & EVENT MANAGEMENT Crash-in-Castles LLC........................................................050-6524769 FAMILY MEDICINE Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433) Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic............................. ................................................................................................................04-3496333

FERTILITY CENTRE Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1....................................04-3808000 FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai...............................

HEARING AIDS Widex Emirates Hearing Care.......................................06-5447332 Widex Medical, Dubai...........................................................04-3433950 Widex Medical, Abu Dhabi................................................02-6340670 HOLISTIC COUNSELLING Blue Lights Wellness DMCC, Cluster X JLT.........04-2432930 HOLISTIC HEALTH COACHING Blue Lights Wellness DMCC, Cluster X JLT.........04-2432930 HOLISTIC NUTRITION

................................................................................................................04-4070100

Blue Lights Wellness DMCC, Cluster X JLT.........04-2432930

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Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433)

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LIPOSUCTION

Arabian Home Healthcare, Oud Metha....................04-3351230

French Aesthetics Clinic…........04 2446040 / 055 5011478

Ibn Hayan Pharmacy, Abu Dhabi...................................02-6333062 Grand Arabian Home Pharmacy, Sharjah..............06-5748588 Gulf Pharmacy, Al Barsha 1...............................................04-5014162 HYPNOSIS & HYPNOTHERAPY Hypnotherapy Dubai, Almas Tower JLT...................056-7509636

MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433) NAIL STUDIOS The Nail Beautique.................................................................04-3481888

Website: www.hypnotherapydubai.ae;

NEUROLOGY

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Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai.............................

INTERNAL MEDICINE

...................................................................................................................04-4070100

Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic................................

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................................................................................................................04-3496333 Mark Janowski, MD Specialist Internal Medicine (USA) Dr Yin Cheong Ng Rundell, Specialist Internal Medicine (UK) KNEE/HIP REPLACEMENT Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai............................... ...................................................................................................................04-4070100 Dr. Samih Tarabichi

NURSERY (PRIVATE) (See Schools) British Orchard Nurseries................................................................................ ............................................................. 800-PRESCHOOL / 04-3983536 Bur Dubai, Jumeirah, Deira, JBR, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai Media City, Al Twar, Sharjah, Mirdiff, Abu Dhabi www.britishorchardnursery.com

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Safa Early Learning Centre

Golden Age Institute, JLT & DSO...................................04-4533046

Jumeirah Branch (jumeirah@safaelc.ae)...............04-3429575

050 259 5793 - www.goldenage.ae – info@goldenage.ae

AlBadaa Branch (albadaa@safaelc.ae)..................04-3443878

The Arabic Language Centre.......04-3315600 / 04-3310221

Website: www.safaelc.ae

Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language for Adults & Children

Small Steps Nursery Mirdif................................................04-2883347

www.arabiclanguagecentre.com info@arabiclanguagecentre.com LASER HAIR REMOVAL Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433) Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1....................................04-3808000

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Email: smallstepsnursery@hotmail.com Website: www.smallstepsnursery.ae OPHTHALMOLOGISTS Acacia Medical Centre............................................................04-3445515 Al Shafar Bldg. 7, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah ORTHODONTISTS Acacia Medical Centre...........................................................04-3445515

Al Rowaad Advocates & Legal Consultants..........04-3558000

Al Shafar Bldg. 7, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah

LIBRARY

PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

Bookish.ae, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Cluster M................................

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................................................................................................................04-5527240

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SCHOOLS

Self-Actualization Academy………..................….050-1087592

Horizon International School, Umm Sequim....................................

Email: marie@self-actualizationacademy.com

................................................................................................................04-3483314

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through a Personalized Self-Discovery Course PHYSIOTHERAPIST Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic............................... .................................................................................................................04-3496333 Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1..................04-3444049 PLASTIC SURGERY (See Cosmetic Surgery) Acacia Medical Centre...........................................................04-3445515

Regent Int’l School (risdubai.com)..............................04-3608830 Sunmarke School (sunmarkedubai.com)...............04-4238900 SECOND HAND CLOTHES Dubai Center for Special Needs..................................04-3378246 Holy Trinity......................................................................................04-3370247 Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre..............................04-3400005

Al Shafar Bldg. 7, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah

SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Royal Aesthetica Polyclinic, Jumeirah 1................04-3444049

Ericson Laboratoire...............................................................04-6058516

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY French Aesthetics Clinic…........04 2446040 / 055 5011478 PSYCHIATRISTS BR Medical Suites, DHCC..................................................04-4458585 Dr Hossein Mubarak, Specialist Psychiatrist PSYCHOLOGISTS

SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE Al Noor Training Centre for Children ....with Special Needs ................................................................................................................04-3404844 Dubai Centre for Special Needs....................................04-3440966 Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre...............................04-3400005 Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre...............................04-3400005

Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic...............................

SPINAL SURGEONS

.................................................................................................................04-3496333

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai...............................

Dr Valeria Risoli, Clinical Psychologist (ITALY)

................................................................................................................04-4070100

RADIOLOGY

Dr. Firas Husban

Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433)

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SPECIAL NEEDS CENTRE

RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Al Shafar Bldg. 7, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah RHEUMATOLOGY & PHYSICAL REHABILITATION Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai.............................

Al Shams Centre for People with Disabilities..................................

...................................................................................................................04-4070100

................................................................................................................06-5667339

Dr. Nardeen Todary Hanna

SPORTS ACADEMY

RHINOPLASTY

High Performance Swimming Club.................050-1754747

French Aesthetics Clinic…....…..04 2446040 /055 5011478

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Acacia Medical Centre...........................................................04-3445515

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SPORTS MEDICINE

VACCINATIONS

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai...............................

Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433)

................................................................................................................04-4070100 Dr. Ottmar Gorschewsky Dr. Erik Hohmann Dr. Jussi Rantanen Dr. Issam Mardini

VARICOSE VEINS Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai............................... ................................................................................................................04-4070100 Dr. Ashkan Haghshenas

Dr. Harold Vanderschmidt

VETERINARY CLINICS

STORAGE

Blue Oasis Veterinary Clinic............................................04-8848580

Storall LLC (www.storall.ae)..............................................04-8803644

MRI, X-RAY, Ultrasound, Surgery, in-house Lab

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DIP 1, open daily, house calls, 24/7 Emergency line

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Royal Fashion Men’s Tailoring & Textiles Near Burjuman Centre............................................................04-3968282 Souk Madinat Jumeirah.........................................................04-3686192 Jumeirah Road..............................................................................04-3944844 Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............................................................04-3486878 JLT “C” Goldcrest Exec............................................................04-4438766 JW Marriott Hotel.....................................................................04-4323166

Petzone Veterinary Clinic, Sheikh Zayed Road...........04-3467870 Vetcare Veterinary Clinic...................................................04-4309797 Diamond Business Center, Block B, Arjan, Dubailand, Next to Miracle Garden.

Dr Dominik Saurek Veterinary Surgeon DVM PhD

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Dr Anastas Petrov Veterinary Surgeon DVM

THYROID CLINIC

Dr Paulina, Dermatologist, DVM

Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433)

Dr Goran, Internal Medicine, DVM PhD

Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1.....................................04-3808000

Home visits & Emergency...............................................050-5501698

UPPER LIMB, ELBOW & SHOULDER REPLACEMENT Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai............................. ...................................................................................................................04-4070100 Dr. Bhuvan Machani UROLOGIST

www.vetcaredubai.com WEIGHT LOSS (SEE DIETICIAN) (Obesity and Weight Control Management) Dr Taher Khalil Clinic, Al Safa 1.......................................04-380800

Acacia Medical Centre...........................................................04-3445515

WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINIC

Al Shafar Bldg. 7, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah

Allied Medical Center...................................800 ALLIED (255433)

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Ajyal School..................................................................................02-6988500

British Columbia Canadian School............................04-3982227

Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys..............04-2633405

Buds Public School.................................................................04-2888143

Al Adab Iranian Private School for Girls...............04-2633405

Cambridge International School.................................04-2824646

Al Ameen Private School..................................................04-2677100

Capital School............................................................................04-2988776

Al Arqam Private School...................................................04-3400888

Clarion School L.L.C...............................................................04-4073000

Al Basateen Private Hatta branch.............................04-8523151

Collegiate American School............................................04-4271400

Al Diyafah High School.......................................................04-2671115

Credence High School.........................................................04-3212144

Al Eman Educational Est ( Al Eman private School ).04-2858589

Crescent English School.....................................................04-2988866

Al Ittihad Private School (Al Mamza)......................04-2966314

Dar Al Marefa School...........................................................04-2885782

Al Ittihad Private School (Jumeirah)........................04-3945111

Deira International School...............................................04-2325552

Al Khaleej National School..............................................04-2173900

Deira private school...............................................................04-2641595

Al Maaref Private School (LLC)...................................04-2988881

Delhi Private School..............................................................04-8821848

Al Mawakeb School - Al Garhoud..............................04-2851415

DEWA Academy.......................................................................04-3220123

Al Mawakeb School - Br.....................................................04-3478288

Dovecote Green Primary School.................................06-8837474

Al Mizhar American Academy School....................04-2887250

Dubai Arabian American Private School.............04-2882222

Al Nibras International private School..................04-8853330

Dubai British School Jumeirah Park.......................04-5520247

Al Rashid Al Saleh Private School..............................04-3376126

Dubai Carmel School............................................................04-2675424

Al Sadiq Islamic English School...................................04-2634083

Dubai College..............................................................................04-3999111

Al Salam Private School.....................................................04-2679594

Dubai English Speaking private college -branch.......04-3604866

Al Shurooq Private School...............................................04-3442026

Dubai English Speaking School...................................04-3371457

Al Thuraya Private School................................................04-2824964

Dubai Gem Private School...............................................04-3376661

Ambassador Kindergarten LLC...................................04-3799333

Dubai Heights Academy.........................................................04-3563333

Ambassador School L.L.C.................................................04-3983535

Dubai International Academy.......................................04-3684111

American International School....................................04-2988666

Dubai International private School..........................04-2823514

American School of Dubai...............................................04-3950005

Dubai International private School - BR...............04-3385530

Amity School L.L.C.................................................................04-2061003

Dubai Modern Education School...............................04-2885115

AMLED School..........................................................................04-3386756

Dubai National School........................................................04-3474555

Apple International School.............................................04-2638989

Dubai National School (Al Twar)................................04-2988555

Arab Unity School...................................................................04-2886226

Dubai Police Kindergarten - Deira Branch.........04-2387391

Bilva Indian School.................................................................04-2040900

Dubai Scholars Private School.....................................04-2988892

Bradenton Preparatory Academy..............................04-8183600

Dwight School............................................................................800-394448

Brighton College Dubai......................................................800-274448

Elite English School...............................................................04-2688244

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Emirates International private School L.L.C......04-3489804

(English Lang)............................................................................04-2988303

Emirates International School (Meadows).........04-3629009

Hartland International School......................................04-4079444

English Language Private School...............................04-3377503

Horizon International School - LLC..........................04-3483316

Foremarke School...................................................................04-8188600

Horizons English School....................................................04-3422891

GEMS Al Barsha National School( for girls).....04-5069222

Icademy Middle East FZ.LLC..........................................04-4401212

GEMS Al Warqaa National School...................................04-5069222

International Academic School....................................04-2800993

GEMS Dubai American Academy...............................04-3479222

International Concept Education...............................04-3377818

GEMS FirstPoint School....................................................04-2789700

International School of Arts & Sciences...............04-2800185

GEMS Founders Mizhar School...................................04-5195399

International School of Creative Science.............04-5107000

GEMS Founders School (Al Barsha)........................04-5195222

Iranian Khadije Kobra School........................................04-3961236

GEMS Heritage Indian School............................................04-4452960

Iranian Salman Farsi Boys School..............................04-2988116

GEMS International School- Al Khail.....................04-3396200

Iranian Towheed Boys School.......................................04-3389953

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School................................04-3943500

Iranian Towheed Girls School........................................04-3961234

GEMS Metropole School...................................................04-5507200

Japanese School......................................................................04-3449119

GEMS Modern Academy...................................................04-3263339

Jebel Ali School.........................................................................04-8846485

GEMS New Millennium School L.L.C.......................04-4452900

JSS International School LLC........................................04-2406353

GEMS Our Own English High School.....................04-2361335

JSS Private School LLC.......................................................04-3446419

GEMS Our Own Indian School.....................................04-3391188

Jumeira Baccalaureate School.....................................04-3446931

GEMS Royal Dubai School...............................................04-2886499

Jumeirah College.....................................................................04-3955524

GEMS Vertus School..........................................................04-445 2900

Jumeirah English Speaking School (Br)...............04-3619019

GEMS Wellington Academy (Branch)....................04-5159000

Kent College Dubai.................................................................04-3180700

GEMS Wellington Academy- Al Khail....................04-5129100

Kings School Al Barsha......................................................04-3566900

GEMS Wellington International School................04-3484999

Kings school Dubai................................................................04-3483939

GEMS Wellington Primary School............................04-3433266

Kings School Nad Al Sheba............................................04-2375555

GEMS Winchester School................................................04-3374112

Little Flowers English school.........................................04-2667620

GEMS World Academy.......................................................04-3736373

Lycee Francais International..........................................04-3960607

German International School Dubai........................04-4562718

Lycee Francais International Georges Pompidou Primary

Global Indian International School LLC................04-2255681

Oud Metha....................................................................................04-3260026

Grammar School......................................................................04-2824822

Lycée Français Jean Mermoz.....................................056-3388223

GreenField Community School....................................04-8856600

Lycee Libanais Francophone Prive-Dubai...........04-2640800

Greenwood International School...............................04-2888000

Manor Primary School........................................................04-3943465

Gulf Indian High School.....................................................04-2824455

Mirdif Private School............................................................04-2883303

Gulf Model School..................................................................04-2544222

Modern Skills School............................................................04-2887765

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Emirates English Speaking School............................04-3947355

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National Charity School-Boys and Girls...............04-2824499

St. Mary Catholic High School Dubai - Al Muhaisnah............

New Academy School..........................................................04-3988873

............................................................................................................................................04-2614014

New Indian Model School.................................................04-2824313

St. Mary Catholic High School-Dubai.....................04-3370252

New World School Private...............................................04-2610033

Star International School..................................................04-2638999

Newlands School.....................................................................04-2821200

Star International School ( Branch )........................04-2884644

Next Generation School.....................................................600-569008

Sunmarke School....................................................................04-4238900

Nord Anglia International School..............................04-2199999

Swiss International Scientific School......................04-3750600

North American International School....................04-2884844

The Alpha School (Dubai).................................................04-2255586

North London Collegiate School Dubai................04-3190888

The Aquila School...................................................................04-5565712

Oaktree Primary School....................................................04-3333911

The Arbor School....................................................................04-5667904

Ontario International Canadian School................04-2559880

The Arcadia Preparatory School.................................04-5522600

Our Own High School..........................................................04-2800077

The Central School.................................................................04-2674433

Oxford School............................................................................04-2543666

The Childrens Garden (Barsha)....................................04-3990160

Pakistan Educational Academy...................................04-3370126

The City School International Private.....................04-2899722

Philadelphia Private School............................................04-2646202

The English College Dubai...............................................04-3943465

Primus Private School LLC...............................................04-2800691

The Indian Academy.............................................................04-2646746

Pristine Private School........................................................04-2674299

The Indian High School......................................................04-3377475

Queen International School............................................04-2652600

The Indian High School (Junior Campus).............04-2823555

Raffles International School -Um Suqeim South BR..............

The Indian International School (DSO Branch).........................

................................................................................................................04-4271200

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Raffles World Academy......................................................04-4271300

The International School of Choueifat...................04-3999444

Ranches Primary School...........................................................800 1777

The International School of Choueifat - Branch........................

Regent International Private School........................04-3608830

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Repton School............................................................................04-4269393

The Kindergarten Starters..............................................04-2824090

Rising School LLC....................................................................04-8835389

The Millenium School..........................................................04-2988567

Russian International School.........................................04-2641515

The Philippine School..........................................................04-2844465

Sabari Indian School LLC..................................................04-2505806

The School of Research Science..................................04-6011011

Safa British School.................................................................04-3884300

The Sheffield Private School..........................................04-2678444

Safa Community School....................................................04-3851810

The Westminster School...................................................04-2988333

Sharjah American International Private School (Dubai).......

The Winchester School......................................................04-8820444

................................................................................................................04-2801111

United International Private School........................04-2543888

Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Islamic Institute.........04-3688532

Universal American School - Branch......................04-2325222

Smart Vision School.............................................................04-2880965

Uptown School..........................................................................04-2515001

Springdales School LLC......................................................04-3381311

Victory Heights Primary School..................................04-4231100

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www.connector.ae Cello Kids Talents Centre..................................................04-4221302

Aga Khan Early Learning Centre................................04-3367676

Cheeky Little Events..............................................................04-3886114

Al Ghad Nursery.......................................................................04-2851109

Cheeky Monkeys......................................................................04-3474720

Al jalila culture center..........................................................04-3169999

Cherry Town.................................................................................04-3999645

Al Salam Nursery.....................................................................04-2679594

Childrens Garden Barsha..................................................04-3990160

Alphabet Street........................................................................04-3485991

Childrens Kingdom Nursery.........................................04-345 5563

Angel Heart Nursery............................................................04-3611077

Childrens Oasis Nursery....................................................04-3790790

Apple Nursery Dubai............................................................04-3444441

Childs Play Nursery................................................................04-3480788

Arabian Ranches Nursery.................................................04-4271476

Chubby Cheeks (Discovery Gardens)........................04-4356598

Art Kid Nursery.........................................................................04-3989335

Cocoon Nursery........................................................................04-3949394

Art Village......................................................................................04-2886502

CreaKids Nursery....................................................................04-3684130

Asya's ...............................................................................................04-4356627

Creative Kids Early Learning Centre .......................04-5515330

Babilou.........................................................................................800-6877379

Crystal Valley...............................................................................04-2845519

Baby First Nursery Dubai ................................................04-2514115

Curious Minds Nursery.......................................................04-3216630

Baby Home Nursery JLT....................................................04-4207973

De La Salle Montessori.......................................................04-3986218

Babyland Nursery...................................................................04-3218700

Deira Montessori Nursery...............................................04-2633258

Banan Nursery Dubai...........................................................04-3466661

DEWA Nursery and Childcare.......................................04-3244444

Banana Moon.............................................................................04-3479330

Dewdrops Nursery (JLT)...................................................04-3686399

Blessings Nursery ..................................................................04-4537900

Dovecote Nurseries...............................................................04-4403424

Blossom Children’s.................................................................04-3948837

Dreamland Nursery...............................................................06-5661133

Blue Bird Nursery Dubai....................................................04-2870807

Dubai Customs Nursery and Daycare ...................04-3455555

Bright Morning Nursery....................................................04-3946118

Dubai Early Child Development Centre.......................800-2121

British Berries Nursery.......................................................04-3592324

Dubai Gem Private Nursery............................................04-3453550

British Orchard (JBR)...........................................................04-4475881

Dubai Marina Nursery ........................................................04-4271473

British Orchard Nursery....................................................04-3953570

Dubai Sports City Nursery...............................................04-4567515

Bubbles and Giggles..............................................................04-4581212

Early Years Educationg Group......................................04-2731333

Budding Kids Nursery.........................................................04-3212744

Emerald City Nursery...........................................................04-3490848

Building Blocks Nursery ...................................................04-4534363

Emirates British Nursery (Motor City)....................04-5676555

Bumble Beezzz Nursery Dubai.....................................04-2685150

Emirates British Nursery (Mirdif)...............................04-2889222

Burj Daycare Nursery...........................................................04-4318320

Emirates Tender Care Nursery.....................................04-2543361

Cambridgeshire.........................................................................04-3518173

Family And Friends Nursery Dubai.......................050-3491601

Canadian Kids Nursery.......................................................04-3650011

First Steps ....................................................................................04-3486301

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Adventure Kids..........................................................................04-3941683

NURSERY PAGES

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Fortes Education......................................................................04-4471448

Kids Kampus Nursery Dubai.....050-5597701/ 055-1211436

Four to Four Nursery ..........................................................04-4517450

Kids Kare........................................................................................04-4417673

French Childrens Nursery House...............................04-3496868

Kids Kingdom Learning Centre....................................04-5521585

Fun and Play Nursery...........................................................04-4376433

Kids Mate Early Learning Centre..........................................04-2545335

Fun First Nursery Dubai....................................................04-3216002

Kids Palace....................................................................................04-3484183

FUNN - Shj Int'l Children's Film Festival..............06-5941235

Kids Spot........................................................................................04-3448541

Future International..............................................................04-2803399

Kids Talent Centre...................................................................04-3370420

Gardenia Nursery .................................................................04-455 3077

Kids Town Dubai.......................................................................04-3929899

Gems Modern Nursery.....................................................04-326 3339

Kids World International.................................................04-422 6867

German Kindergrten Nursery Dubai.......................04-4562718

Kids Zone.......................................................................................04-4526474

Golden Beach Nursery........................................................04-2905702

Kidsway Nursery Dubai......................................................04-3492868

Golden Gate.................................................................................04-3216069

Kidville (Mirdif)..........................................................................04-2363648

Great Minds..................................................................................04-3445222

Kidz Inc Dubai............................................................................04-3285775

Green Grass..................................................................................04-3855959

Kidz Venture................................................................................04-4534600

Gulf Montessori Nursery..............................................04-28222402

Kidzidol Nursery Dubai......................................................04-3551613

Happy Home Nursery..........................................................04-3961995

KinderKamer Nursery.........................................................04-3943535

Happy Kids Nursery..............................................................04-2731333

Kinderville Dubai.....................................................................04-4201102

Happy Learning Nursery Dubai...................................04-4541679

Kirds Academy...........................................................................04-3380260

Home Grown Children’s Eco...........................................04-3307008

Lady Bird Nursery...................................................................04-3441011

Honey Bee Nursery................................................................04-3409994

Le Jardin Enchante.................................................................04-3486788

Hope Montessori Nursery...............................................04-3982494

Le Petit Poucet Dubai..........................................................04-3219399

Hopscotch.....................................................................................04-3282226

Learning Ladder Nursery Park (JLT).......................04-5546878

Horizon Kids Nursery..........................................................04-3809077

Learning Land Nursery.......................................................04-4542082

Hummingbird Early Learning Centre......................04-3700449

Learning Tree..............................................................................04-4434220

Indigo Valley................................................................................04-2633544

Litte Land Nursery.................................................................04-3944471

inspire Children.........................................................................04-3955473

Little Champions Nursery................................................04-3446420

Jebel Ali Village (JBR).........................................................04-4243791

Little Explorers..........................................................................04-2316289

Jumeirah International Nursery.................................04-3945567

Little Feet Early Learning Center................................04-3212990

Kangaroo Kids Nursery......................................................04-3955518

Little Horizon Nursery Dubai........................................04-3955532

Key Nursery Al Safa..............................................................04-3218700

Little House.........................................................................04-3887130

Kiddy Planet.................................................................................04-3284465

Little Mind Nursery...........................................................050-8898180

Kids Cottage ...............................................................................04-3942145

Little Nest Nursery Dubai..............................................04-398 3311

Kids First Group........................................................................04-4531143

Little Pandas Nursery Dubai..........................................04-3446371

Kid's Island....................................................................................04-3942578

Little Princess Nursery.......................................................04-2634666

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Little Stream................................................................................04-3389883

Small Hands Nursery ..........................................................04-3956880

Little Wings Inernational Nursery ...........................04-3490553

Small Steps Nursery.............................................................04-2883348

Little Wonders Nursery......................................................04-3487195

Smart Childrens Nursery .................................................04-3980074

Littlewoods...................................................................................04-8837005

Smart Start Kindergarten................................................04-2410110

London & Paris International........................................04-3480077

Spectrum Nursery Dubai..................................................04-2659464

Maple Bear....................................................................................04-5521309

Step By Step Nursery Dubai...........................................04-4473445

Milestone........................................................................................04-3373374

Sunrise Nursery and Creche Dubai..........................04-2664659

MindChamps Nursery (Abu Dhabi)...........................02-6109666

Super Kids Nursery...............................................................04-2881949

Mon Ecole (Umm Suqeim)................................................04-3285151

Superior Minds..........................................................................04-5146940

Monroes Nursery Dubai ...................................................04-4233657

Taaleem............................................................................................04-3498806

Mosaic...............................................................................................04-4256670

Tappy Toes Nursery ..............................................................04-3450333

My Nursery...................................................................................04-3441120

Teeny Boppers Nursery Dubai ....................................04-2724131

New Dubai Nursery ..............................................................04-3984900

Tender Hearts Nursery.......................................................04-3213138

New Safa - Early Learning Centre..............................04-3429575

Tender Love and Care Nursery.....................................04-3671636

Oakfield Early Learning Center (JLT).....................04-3607338

The Cardinal Valley Nursery...........................................04-3948181

Odyssey Nursery Dubai.....................................................04-3488805

The Children's Garden (Green Community)........04-8853484

Olive Tree Nursery..................................................................04-3335330

The Little Discoverers..........................................................04-3946066

Orange Tree Children's.......................................................04-3861578

The Palace Nursery Dubai................................................04-3883737

Paddington Nursery Dubai..........................................050-1542938

The Palms Nursery.................................................................04-3947017

Peekaboo Creative Play Dubai......................................04-3447122

The Primary..................................................................................04-2695828

Play and Learn Nursery Dubai......................................04-3467200

The Wonder Years..................................................................04-3685600

Potentiel Nursery Dubai....................................................04-3384532

Tiny Tots..........................................................................................04-2684317

Princess Montessori Nusery .........................................04-3949909

Tiny Town.......................................................................................04-8830175

Pristine Rainbow Nursery.................................................04-2521377

Toddler Town British Nursery.......................................04-3882999

Promise Nursery......................................................................04-2691915

Toddler Town (JBR)................................................................04-4528080

Raffles Lake..................................................................................04-4271471

Toddlers International Nursery...................................04-3339898

Raffles Nursery.........................................................................04-4271241

Vernus Early Learning Centre.......................................04-4212256

Rainbow Valley Nursery ....................................................04-4232540

White Dove Nursery.............................................................04-3310555

Rays of Light For Early Learning.................................04-3288408

Willow Children's Nursery...............................................04-5545802

Roots and Wings Nursery............04-3278693/ 04-3278426

Woodbury Childrens Nursery.......................................04-3214433

Safari Kid Nursery Dubai..................................................04-3597398

World Nursery Dubai ..........................................................04-2613025

Sandcastle.....................................................................................04-3444283

Yellow Brick Road....................................................................04-2828290

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Seashells.........................................................................................04-3413404

NURSERY PAGES

Little Star Nursery..................................................................04-3982004

HOTEL PAGES

HOTEL PAGES

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Abjad Grand Hotel..................................................................04-2662666

Cosmopolitan Hotel Dubai..............................................04-3762222

Al Bustan Centre & Residence......................................04-2630000

Courtyard Dubai Green Community............................04-8852222

Al Ghurair Hotel Managed by AccorHotels.......04-2933000

Crowne Plaza Deira................................................................04-2625555

Al Jawhara Gardens Hotel...............................................04-2107777

Crowne Plaza Dubai Festival City...............................04-7012222

Al Khaleej Palace Hotel......................................................04-2231000

Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai...............................................04-3311111

Al Khoory Atrium Hotel.....................................................04-5197999

DAMAC Maison Canal Views.........................................04-5502600

Amwaj Rotana............................................................................04-4282000

DAMAC Maison Cour Jardin..........................................04-5504111

Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort..............................04-5678888

DAMAC Maison De Ville Breeze.................................04-5563222

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa..................................04-3519111

DAMAC Maison Mall Street...........................................04-4449091

Arjaan Dubai By Rotana.....................................................04-4360000

DAMAC Maison The Vogue............................................04-5564888

Armada BlueBay......................................................................04-3958888

Desert Palm Dubai..................................................................04-3238888

Armani Hotel Dubai..............................................................04-8883888

Donatello Hotel.........................................................................04-3409040

Ascot Hotel Dubai..................................................................04-3520900

Dorus Hotel ex Montreal Hotel...................................04-2217676

Asiana Hotel Dubai................................................................04-2387777

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dubai - Jumeirah Beach.............04-4533333

Atana Hotel..................................................................................04-3566666

Dubai International Airport Terminal Hotel...........04-2244000

Atlantis The Palm....................................................................04-4260000

Dubai Marine Beach Resort And Spa.....................04-3461111

Auris Inn Al Muhanna..........................................................04-5560444

Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites..............04-3194000

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Auris Plaza Hotel.....................................................................04-4554800

Dubai Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf..................................04-3177777

Avani Deira Dubai Hotel....................................................04-6013999

DUKES Dubai.............................................................................04-4551111

Avari Dubai Hotel....................................................................04-2956666

Dusit D2 Kenz Hotel Dubai.............................................04-5672222

Avenue Hotel Dubai..............................................................04-2970808

Dusit Residence Dubai Marina.....................................04-4259999

Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.........................04-8096100

Dusit Thani...................................................................................04-3433333

Best Western Plus Pearl Creek Hotel......................04-2224555

Emirates Concorde Hotel & Residence..................04-2230003

Black Stone Hotel...................................................................04-2944464

Emirates Grand Hotel..........................................................04-3230000

Bonnington Hotel and Residence JLT....................04-3560000

Emirates Stars Hotel Apartments.............................04-2589998

Burj Al Arab..................................................................................04-3017777

Fairmont Dubai.........................................................................04-3325555

BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana - Dubai.......................04-3524444

Fairmont The Palm.................................................................04-4573388

Byblos Hotel................................................................................04-4488000

Flora Al Barsha Hotel...........................................................04-2746666

Capitol Hotel Dubai...............................................................04-3460111

Flora Grand Hotel....................................................................04-2309999

Carlton Downtown Hotel..................................................04-5069999

Fortune Grand Hotel.............................................................04-3590990

Carlton Palace Hotel Dubai.............................................04-2270000

Fortune Park Hotel................................................................04-8850555

Cassells Al Barsha Hotel....................................................04-4084777

Four Points by Sheraton Bur Dubai.........................04-3977444

City Premiere Hotel Apartments................................04-3897777

Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai.......04-3543333

City Seasons Hotel.................................................................04-2942777

Four Points By Sheraton Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai.........04-323 0333

Conrad Dubai..............................................................................04-4447444

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach.................04-2707777

Copthorne Hotel Dubai......................................................04-2950500

Fraser Suites Dubai................................................................04-4401428

Coral Dubai Deira Hotel.....................................................04-2248587

Ghaya Grand Hotel.................................................................04-4222111

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Jumeirah Zabeel Saray.......................................................04-4530000

Golden Tulip Al Barsha.......................................................04-3417750

JW Marriott Hotel Dubai..................................................04-2624444

Goldstate Hotel.........................................................................04-3736000

JW Marriott Marquis Dubai...........................................04-4140000

Grand Central Hotel Dubai..............................................04-2999977

Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah...........04-4442000

Grand Excelsior Hotel Al Barsha................................04-4449999

Kempinski Hotel Mall of The Emirates..................04-3410000

Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai...............................04-3599992

La Ville Hotel & Suites CITY WALK Dubai Autograph

Grand Excelsior Hotel Deira...........................................04-2688888

Collection.......................................................................................04-4033111

Grand Hyatt Dubai.................................................................04-3171234

Landmark Grand Hotel.......................................................04-2501111

Grand Millennium Dubai...................................................04-4299999

Landmark Hotel Riqqa........................................................04-2946677

Grosvenor House A Luxury Collection Hotel Dubai............04-3998888

Lapita Dubai Parks And Resorts Autograph Collection.........

Habtoor Grand Resort Autograph Collection...............04-3995000 Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Dubai....................04-3999979 Hilton Dubai Creek...............................................................04-227 1111 Hilton Dubai Jumeirah Beach.......................................04-3182999 Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina United Arab Emirates............04-3140500 Holiday Inn Bur Dubai Embassy District..............04-3572999 Holiday Inn Down Town.....................................................04-2288889 Holiday Inn Dubai-Al Barsha.........................................04-3234333 Hues Boutique Hotel............................................................04-2365566 Hyatt Place Dubai / Al Rigga.......................................04-608 1234 Hyatt Place Dubai Baniyas Square............................04-4041234 Hyatt Regency Dubai............................................................04-2091234 Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights.......................04-5531234 InterContinental Dubai Festival City........................04-7013333 InterContinental Dubai Marina....................................04-4466777 JA Jebel Ali Beach Hotel...................................................04-8145555 JA Ocean View Hotel............................................................04-8145200 JA Palm Tree Court................................................................04-8145800 Jannah Marina Bay Suites............................................... 02 6526777 Jood Palace Hotel Dubai...................................................04-2232222 Jumeirah Beach Club Resort & Spa..........................04-4068800 Jumeirah Beach Hotel.........................................................04-3480000 Jumeirah Creekside Hotel................................................04-3480000 Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf at Madinat Jumeirah............04-3647111 Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel...............................04-3300000 Jumeirah Mina A' Salam at Madinat Jumeirah..........04-3668888 Jumeirah Rotana......................................................................04-3455888 Jumeirah Royal Residences.............................................04-4530000

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................................................................................................................04-8109999 Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre............................. ................................................................................................................04-2170000 Le Meridien Fairway............................................................04-283 3000 Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina.................. ................................................................................................................04-3993333 Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.................04-3995555 London Crown Hotel.............................................................04-3572000 M Hotel Downtown................................................................04-4502000 Majestic Hotel Tower Dubai...........................................04-3598888 Manzil Downtown Dubai...................................................04-4238899 Marco Polo Hotel Dubai....................................................04-2720000 Marina Byblos Hotel.............................................................04-4488222 Marina View Deluxe Hotel Apartment..................04-4571000 Media One Hotel Dubai......................................................04-4271000 Media Rotana Hotel..............................................................04-4350000 Melia Dubai..................................................................................04-3868111 Mercure Dubai Barsha Heights Hotel Suites...04-3818888 Mercure Gold Hotel Al Mina Road Dubai............04-3019888 Metropolitan Hotel Dubai................................................04-3430000 Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai.................................04-7028888 Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai......................................04-3877777 Moscow Hotel............................................................................04-2288222 Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach............................04-4498888 Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers..........04-4380000 Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai...........04-4440000 Nassima Royal Hotel.............................................................04-3080000 Nihal Palace Hotel..................................................................04-2018999 Nikki Beach Resort and Spa Dubai...........................04-3766000

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Jumeirah Al Qasr at Madinat Jumeirah................04-3668888

HOTEL PAGES

Gloria Hotel Dubai..................................................................04-3996666

HOTEL PAGES

Novotel Deira City Centre.................................................04-7028000

Sofitel Dubai Downtown...................................................04-5036666

Novotel Dubai Al Barsha...................................................04-3049000

Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach.....................................................................

Novotel World Trade Centre Dubai..........................04-3823200

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One&Only Royal Mirage....................................................04-3999999

Sofitel Dubai Palm Apartments.................................................................

One&Only The Palm Dubai.............................................04-4401010 Palazzo Versace Dubai........................................................04-5568888 Park Hyatt Dubai.....................................................................04-6021234 Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel..................................................04-3771111 Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre...............................04-2941222 Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Residences..04-2941222 Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers................04-5671100 Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Media City.....................04-3669111 Raffles Dubai...............................................................................04-3248888 Raintree Hotel Dubai............................................................04-2095000

................................................................................................................04-4556677 Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa.................................................... ................................................................................................................04-4556677 Somewhere Hotel Barsha Heights............................04-5610631 Star Metro Deira Hotel Dubai.......................................04-2359944 Steigenberger Hotel - Business Bay......................04-369 0000 Suba Hotel....................................................................................04-6030777 Summit Hotel Dubai.............................................................04-2221999 Sun & Sky Al Rigga Hotel.................................................04-2278888 Taj Dubai.........................................................................................04-4383100

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Raintree Rolla Hotel..............................................................04-3556600

Tamani Marina Hotel and Hotel Apartments..04-3183888

Ramada Chelsea Al Barsha..............................................04-5019000

The Address Dubai Mall Hotel.....................................04-4368888

Ramada Deira.............................................................................04-2596000

The Address Dubai Marina..............................................04-4367777

Ramada Jumeirah................................................................. 04-7027000

The Address Montgomerie Dubai.............................04-3905600

Ramada Plaza Jumeirah Beach....................................04-4398888

The Carlton Tower Hotel...................................................04-2227111

Ramee Rose Hotel...................................................................04-4500111

The Country Club Hotel.....................................................04-3988840

Ramee Royal Hotel.................................................................04-3344088

The H Hotel Dubai..................................................................04-5018888

Raviz Center Point Hotel...................................................04-3887770

The Meydan Hotel..................................................................04-3813333

Regent Palace Hotel Dubai............................................ 04-3963888

The Oberoi Dubai....................................................................04-4441444

Riviera Hotel Dubai................................................................04-2222131

The Palace Downtown Dubai.........................................04-4287888

Rixos The Palm Dubai..........................................................04-4575555

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai.......................................................04-3994000

Roda Al Bustan Hotel...........................................................04-2820000

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai International Financial Centre..........

Roda Al Murooj Hotel..........................................................04-3211111

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Rose Rayhaan by Rotana - Dubai...............................04-3230111

The St Regis Dubai.................................................................04-4355555

Royal Ascot Hotel............................................................04-3520900

Time Grand Plaza Hotel.....................................................04-2334444

Royal Continental Hotel Dubai.....................................04-2035000

TIME Oak Hotel & Suites..................................................04-4377888

Saffron Boutique Hotel......................................................04-2735555

Towers Rotana - Dubai........................................................04-3438000

Samaya Hotel Deira...............................................................04-7033333

Vida Downtown Dubai........................................................04-4238899

Seaview Hotel Dubai.............................................................04-3558080

Villa Rotana - Dubai..............................................................04-3216111

Shangri La Hotel Dubai......................................................04-3438888

W Dubai Al Habtoor City..................................................04-4366666

Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel and Towers............04-2281111

Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah..................04-8182222

Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel......04-3772000

Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina..................

Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai.........................................04-5034444

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Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort..............................04-3995533

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