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t only seems like two minutes ago when I was writing my holiday farewells for last month’s issue. Now summer’s over and here we are again, at the start of another school year with Connector’s “Back to School” issue which is packed with nutrition ideas for healthy lunch boxes, advice on why you should get that dental check-up done and where to get uniforms, bags and shoes. Plus lots of other stuff you need to start your child’s new year off on the right foot!

There’s plenty of extra-curricular activities for the whole family to enjoy this month, including the Back to School show taking place at DWTC, The Comedy Club and Laughter Factory, Dubai Music week, dance shows and a health and fitness weekend in support of Diabetes. We also have the usual fantastic array of dining specialities with some exciting newcomers - dining in the dark anyone? And Dubai’s salons and spas treat us to some great special offers.

I’m feeling ready to tackle whatever this season throws at me thanks to the world renowned Viva Mayr Clinic. Trust me, one week there and you’ll feel like a new person! Read all about it on page 96.

Managing Editor: Lynda Darai Editor: Louise Carne Editorial Assistant: Melanie Manalo Senior Sales Manager: Tara Cameron Sales Executive: Claire Gilbody, Rachel Burke Advertising Administrator: Raquel Cerrado Green Page Administrator: Melanie Manalo Graphic Designer: Aemi Grutas-Garcia Webmaster: Ronel Guevarra Chief Accountant: Geebhoy Jacob Administration: Ley Ann Ipac, Maria Liezel Inonog Connector is published by: Connector Publishing FZE and managed by Connector Advertising JLT Office 3005, Al Mazaya Business Avenue, BB1, Jumeirah Lake Towers PO Box 26435, Dubai, UAE Email: conector@emirates.net.ae Website: www.mydubaiconnection.com www.connector-dubai.com For advertising & distribution enquiries contact: Tel: 04-3902727 Fax: 04-3908058 For editorial/subscription & Green Page enquiries contact: Tel: 04-3752113 Fax: 04-3908058 For Human Resources email hr@connector-dubai.com

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contents REGULARS This Month

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Sport & Leisure

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Good Food

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Home & Garden

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Business & Legal

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Kids’ Corner

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Animal Magic

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Healthy Living

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features Marine life in the UAE What’s in our waters?

Fall fashion What’s new for autumn?

Saving money For a more secure future The bell’s ringing!

Time to go “Back to School” This month’s special offers For Dubai salons and spas Extreme detox…

Or a new way of life?

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by Taskforce, prompted me to get our AC checked and cleaned, as our landlord has not seen fit to have it checked for more than two years. I called Taskforce and I was amazed, and actually appalled, at how dirty the filters were.

This cannot have been good for the health of my family, plus since the clean it is working much more efficiently - which must be saving us money. I urge anyone that doesn’t have their AC checked regularly to do so. With thanks to Connector and to Taskforce. -Stuart Green

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Dear Louise, I was interested to read in your editor’s letter last month about October’s Big Pink Ball, and notice that you are one of the ambassadors. I am always interested in events that support breast cancer, so please could you tell me where I can find some more details on this event - like tickets, prices etc.

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The Arabian Gulf is renowned for its abundant and diverse marine life, remarkably different to the relatively barren and hostile desert interiors of Gulf countries. Mark Atkinson explores just some of the many opportunities to witness marine life in the UAE.

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he Arabian Gulf is home to a wide range of marine ecosystems: oyster beds, mangrove forests, coral reefs and saltwater wetland habitats to name but a few. The warm waters and sheltered position, separated from other bigger oceans and seas by the narrow Strait of Hormuz, has formed a unique habitat for marine life to establish. The Gulf waters harbour over 700 species of fish, many of which are indigenous to the area. Species of note (and in some cases, critically endangered) include the Hawksbill turtle, the dugong, whale sharks, sea snakes, eagle rays and the false killer whale.

With a long seafaring history, the UAE has been richly rewarded by the bounty of the Arabian Gulf. The pearling industry is known to have started as early as the twelfth century, when a pearling diving centre was established in Ras Al Khaimah, although archaeological excavations have discovered individual pearls as far back as 7,000 years ago. By 1900, it was estimated that 1,200 pearling boats operated out of the UAE. The pearling industry collapsed in the 1920s and 30s with competition from the Japanese made artificial pearls and the global economic depression. Fishing is also a long established and essential part of the UAE economy, from the traditional ‘hadra’ fence traps to today’s modern fishing fleets with an estimated 110,000 tonnes of seafood landed every year.

The marine environment of the UAE allows many opportunities for residents and tourists to explore the different ecosystems and learn more about marine life. This can be from the comfort of an air conditioned deluxe shopping mall to handson involvement in local conservation projects.

Ras Al Khaimah Pearl Farm and Pearl Museum RAK Pearls is a joint venture between the UAE and Japan, introducing pearl cultivation in the Gulf region since its launch in 2005. At present the RAK Pearl Farm is cultivating 150,000 oyster shells and plans to expand further, realising its corporate slogan of ‘reviving pearling industry lustre’ in the UAE. www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - September 2013.indd 25

Located in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah city, the Pearl Museum is unique in its specialised information and artefacts celebrating the Arabian Gulf pearl trade. Qualified staff guide visitors through the history of the pearling industry, the technology of cultured pearls and raising awareness of the fragile ecosystems of wetlands, oyster beds, birds and other animals.

For further details and reservations, contact www.rakpearls.com and info@rakpearls.com.

The Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project Founded in 2004, the DTRP is a joint project between the Dubai Wildlife Protection Office and the Jumeirah Group, with veterinary support provided by Al Wasl Veterinary Clinic. Since its introduction, DTRP has released more than 550 rescued sea turtles back into the Arabian Gulf.

Sick or injured turtles (often found by the general public) are taken to a quarantine space at the Burj Al Arab, where they are nursed back to health. They are then taken to a fenced-off sanctuary at the Mina A’Salaam, Madinat Jumeirah, until they are ready to be released back into the open waters.

Rescued turtles have included the Hawksbill sea turtle, critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List, and the larger green turtle, also endangered. Threats to turtle population are mainly due to human impacts; trading in shells and turtle meat, egg poaching, and pollution of nesting sites. Rescued turtles in the UAE have often been injured by jet ski collisions, fishing nets and swallowing plastic dumped in the sea.

The turtles can be viewed anytime at the Mina A’Salaam enclosure, or can be visited during feeding times on Wednesdays at 11.30am and Fridays at 1.00pm.

For more information, visit the DTRP website, www.jumeirah.com/turtles or follow the project’s progress on www.facebook.com/ turtle.rehabilitation. If anyone should find a sick or injured turtle on the beaches, please call 04-3017198, to report its location and condition.

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SPECIAL feature

Emirates Marine Environmental Group EMEG is a non-profit organisation established in 1996, under the patronage of Her Highness Shaikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Its primary mission is to preserve marine biodiversity in the UAE through protecting endangered marine life, participating in conservation projects, running educational trips and visits and sustainable conservation of fragile ecosystems.

A recent project, in collaboration with Emirates Airlines, is creating an artificial oyster bed made from discarded Emirates’ crockery, which is crushed and laid on the seabed. This forms an ideal environment for young oysters to grab onto and mature, thus providing an important link in marine ecosystems by filtering and cleaning Gulf waters.

Other projects have involved satellite tagging Hawksbill turtles, conducting marine ecological baseline surveys and water quality monitoring.

EMEG maintains a coastal sanctuary and reserve near Ghantoot, south of Dubai, and visitors (including schools and corporate groups) can book a day trip on weekdays. Activities offered include feeding fish, mangrove rehabilitation, beach clean-ups, bird watching and education on local heritage and culture.

For bookings and further information, contact EMEG at info@emeg.ae, call 04-3630581 or visit their website at www.emeg.ae.

Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary RAKWS was declared a protected area in 1998 and is also the first RAMSAR site (wetlands of international importance) in the Gulf region.

The 620 hectare saltwater lagoon at the far end of the Dubai Creek is home to more than 20,000 waterbirds and 500 species of flora and fauna.

It also has a large mangrove reserve, planted between 1991 and 1994, which harbours a wide range of fish, shrimps and other smaller marine creatures. In 2006, a satellite tagging project was introduced to track the local movement and migration of flamingos.

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The sanctuary has been open to the public since 2005, enabling visitors to enter the three bird hides located around the reserve’s perimeter and observe wildlife at close quarters. Visitors need to register at least a week in advance on the RAKWS website.

Opening hours at the sanctuary are from 9am to 4pm, Saturday to Thursday.

For additional information and to register online, go to www.wildlife.ae, or contact 04-6066822 or 04-6066826.

Threats to the UAE’s marine ecosystems Despite having many opportunities to explore the wonders of the UAE’s marine environment, the future of the Arabian Gulf ’s complex ecosystems is uncertain. Challenges facing the region include over-fishing, depletion of coral reefs, water pollution, oil spills, red tide algae bloom, increasing salinity and rising sea temperatures. Other issues that also threaten marine life are ‘ghost fishing’, abandoned and broken nets which trap fish and sea mammals and widespread dredging of the seabed for land reclamation, beach replenishment and creating artificial islands.

According the UN Environmental programme (UNEP), it is estimated that up to 20% of traps for lobsters and other marine creatures are lost every year and abandoned fishing nets are the primary cause of depleted dugong numbers in Gulf waters.

The Emirates Diving Association reports that it collects numerous fishing lines and abandoned nets in its annual clean-ups.

While the UAE offers many opportunities to discover its rich marine life, the growing environmental awareness of the fragility of marine ecosystems and the need to sustainably manage them has to become a priority in future years, particularly as global challenges such as rising sea temperatures present their own set of problems.

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Back to School

After a smash hit inaugural event, Back to School is returning to help parents and families prepare for the new academic term. Supported by the Ministry of Education, the event will take place at the Sheikh Saeed Halls of Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 4th to 6th September, and will create a unique, interactive and fun environment for children aged from 4 to 14 to learn through activity-based play.

A host of popular companies and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have confirmed their presence. Among them are the teams from DEWA, Virgin Megastore, Creative Brands, Del Monte, Emirates Transport, Fidelity Fitness Club, Nestle Health Science, Emirates Park Zoo, Tashkeel, Crayola and electronic toy brand Inno Tab by World Wide Traders, Norton by Symantec, Almari, Barni, Pelikan, Rivoli Group - Flik Flak, The Brain Workshop and the iconic Desert Chill Ice Cream vans. Admission prices are Dhs 15 - Individual Ticket, Dhs 50 - Family Ticket (2 adults, 3 kids), and Dhs 100 Group Ticket (10 people). Call 04-3034773.

The best medicine

Punchline Comedy Club is back and this is your chance to see some of the most hilarious internationally successful comedians, fresh from the biggest summer comedy festivals taking place at Edinburgh, Melbourne and beyond. The line-up includes John Lenahan, Simon Bligh and Fox Klein. See them at Emirates Golf Club on Thursday 12th September, Abu Dhabi Golf Club on Friday 13th, Hilton Al Ain on Wedesday 18th, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel on Thursday 19th and Sharjah Rugby Club on Friday 20th. Ticket prices start at Dhs 150. Visit www.timeouttickets.com or www.urbanevents.ae.

Dubai’s Big Pink Ball

Dubai is set to play host to a beautiful, glamorous and worthwhile gala event which will raise vital funds for local charitable initiative Breast Cancer Arabia, with support from a host of star ambassadors - including Connector’s Editor Louise. Taking place on the Terrace of the five-star Meydan Hotel, Dubai’s Big Pink Ball on Thursday 24th October will be a perfectly pink party and the closing finale of ‘Dubai Goes Pink’, the month-long initiative in October which raises awareness and funds to help those dealing with breast cancer. With 20% of all ticket sales donated directly to Breast Cancer Arabia, the night offers a chance to relax and have fun while raising money and helping to support women and their families affected by breast cancer. Tickets are on sale now visit http:// ladiesdayoutdubai.com/dubais-big-pink-ball/.

A perfect ladies day out

Check out the three-day extravaganza featuring the best and the latest dining, shopping and pampering experiences at Ladies Day Out (LDO) from 25th to 27th October, at the spectacular Sky Bubble at Meydan Racecourse. The inaugural LDO event promises women a comprehensive range of activities where they can shop for the most luxurious and trendy finds, get the latest tips on health and beauty from professionals, and indulge in exquisite treatments and services designed to pamper both body and mind.

Ladies Day Out has been structured around five themes, each presenting a wide variety of activities or products and services that appeal to women- Hair and Beauty, Fashion, Indulgence, Health & Vitality, and Careers & Ambitions. In addition to indulging in the latest beauty treatments, you can try your hand at a completely new skill. DJ masterclasses, DIY workshops, jewellery design courses, golf lessons.

Ladies Day Out is open to the public and early bird ticket prices are available until 13th September at www.LadiesDayOutDubai.com. For more information about the event, visit www.ladiesdayoutdubai.com.

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The Whitney Houston tribute

From 18th to 21st September September Madinat Theatre brings you, direct from the USA “The Greatest Love Of All” - The Whitney Houston Show.

Starring Belinda Davids, this magnificent tribute to one of the best performers of our time will include some of the most loved songs from Whitney’s 29 year career. The show will feature a live six piece band, four spectacular dancers and the fascinating vocals of Belinda. During this two and a half hour musical extravaganza you will hear timeless hits such as ‘How Will I Know’, ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘Where Do Broken Hearts Go’, ‘Didn’t We Almost Have It All’, ‘I’m Every Woman’, ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’, ‘Step by Step’ and of course, ‘I Will Always Love You’. Tickets are priced at Dhs 325 per person - Stalls; Dhs 250 per person - Balcony.

Call 04-3666546 or visit www.madinattheatre.com for tickets and information.

Dubai International Dance Festival

The 6th Dubai International Dance Festival, a spectacular event filled with music and dance, takes place from Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th September at DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates. The event features three days of performances, live entertainment, workshops, themed dance parties, dance competitions, international guest DJs and more. Call 050-2777475.

Dubai Music Week

Worldwide singer-songwriter and producer will.i.am and renowned producer Timbaland will headline Dubai Music Week, the region’s first music industry tradeshow and conference. The Black Eyed Peas’ front man known most recently for his hit singles ‘Scream and & Shout’ featuring Britney Spears and ‘That Power’ featuring Justin Bieber; and Timbaland, the master-mind producer of Justin Timberlake’s ‘The 20-20 Experience’ and Jay-Z’s most recent album, ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ will both create huge excitement in the city. The performance will take place on the Thursday 26th September at Dubai World Trade Centre Arena.

Dubai Music Week, presented by legendary Music Producer, Quincy Jones, is an eclectic series of events targeting music fans and the music industry in the region.

In addition to the headlining international talent, Quincy Jones will host a series of seminars given by celebrities and industry pioneers and a number of conferences in association with Midem, Europe’s leading Music Conference. Tickets are available at Virgin Megastores and on www.dubaimusicweek.com.

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Live Elton John tribute

Marcus Andrew, one of the leading Elton John tribute artists, will be performing some of Elton John’s greatest hits live at the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai on Thursday 26th September. The performance will take place in the award-winning Biggles British Pub, which is a perfect venue for live entertainment. Marcus will be belting out Elton classics such as, ‘I’m still standing’, Daniel, Candle in the wind, Pinball wizard, Bennie & the Jets and many more.

This is the first in a series of tribute acts to come this year to Biggles British Pub. Thursday 31st October will be the “Freddie Mercury featuring Queen” tribute act, followed by The Blues Brothers on the 28th November.

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4-6 September 2013 Dubai World Trade Centre

By the end of the summer holidays we all tend to suffer from ‘post-holiday blues’. Back to School offers your family the perfect solution to kick-start the beginning of the new academic year in an informative and fun-packed environment, tailor-made just for you.

Join us from 4 – 6 September 2013 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

Get active - try new sports & hobbies Bring out the ‘ARTIST’ in you in our NEW feature area Meet with experts who can help you get the most out of the school year ahead Relax in the parent’s ‘Chill Out’ cafe while your kids explore the treasure hunt Check out our website for more details!

WIN! Let your children enter the grand prize draw to WIN an IPad by playing the on-line game, winners will be announced each day of the event.

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THIS month

Keep laughing

The Laughter Factory returns again this month with Imran Yusuf, Mark Walker and Andy Askins. See them on Wednesday 11th September at Heroes, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi; Thursday 12th at Movenpick Hotel JBR; Friday 13th at Movenpick Hotel JBR; Wednesday 18th at Zinc, Crowne Plaza Hotel Dubai and Thursday 19th at Grand Millennium (TECOM). Shows start at 9pm and tickets are priced at Dhs 140 and are available at venues and www.timeouttickets.com, www.whatsonboxoffice.com and www.platinumlist.ae. Visit www.thelaughterfactory.com.

Bollywood hits Dubai

Cre8 Events brings Dubai Benny Dayal, Atif Aslam and Honey Singh on Thursday 12th September. A fusion of Indian and Pakistani music, the show will take place at the Arena Hall in Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre. Admission is Dhs 150 - Silver, Dhs 300 - Gold, Dhs 750 - Diamond, and Dhs 1,000 - Platinum. Call 050-9510554.

A touch of magic

A slam dunk weekend

The Kobe Bryant Health and Fitness Weekend, in support of Diabetes Awareness, will be held at the American University in Dubai on 26th and 27th September.

The event will include a celebrity basketball match, coached by Kobe Bryant and starring both local and international celebrities including influential UAE based leaders. It will then be followed by a Slam Dunk competition judged by Kobe Bryant himself. Call 04-4549849 or visit www.kobef itnessuae.com.

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The biggest selling magic show on earth is taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre featuring seven world grand master magicians on one stage. Running until 6th September, ‘The Illusionists: Witness the Impossible’ features a hand-picked cast of internationally renowned illusionists who together create a blockbuster stage show featuring a stunning mix of their most outrageous and unbelievable optical illusions including nail-biting Russian roulette, jaw-dropping acts of levitation, mindreading, disappearance and escapes. Tickets are priced at Dhs 250 and are available from www.TixBox.com.

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Sport & leisure

From personal to global a spotlight on environmental education

Save the Planet! Go Green! Switch off that light!

Global Warming alert! Polar bears in danger! Ice melting! Sea rising! Trees falling! Recycle everything!

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hese may be, or will soon be, messages coming from your children as a result of developing awareness of environmental issues at school.

Environmental education provides a crucial element in making children more aware of the issues we face together and the responsibility of future generations to provide solutions to the problems that we have created.

Children, once aware of the issues, bring simplicity to solutions that we, as adults, often over-complicate or simply ignore. Give them a voice and they are away!

But we need to listen and be good role models ourselves. Our children are genuinely concerned for their future. Whether we live in the UAE or elsewhere, we are still on the one planet we all call home and personal choices, not excuses, make a positive difference.

Schools have a vital role to play as well.

And it is not just about recycling and doing bake sales. It is about rethinking attitudes and understanding through awareness and staff training; it is about reducing the water, energy, waste and resources schools use, which ultimately reduce costs; it is about reusing things and then, at the end of their journey, recycling materials if they can be.

This model also applies in other workplaces and always starts with rethinking. By understanding WHY we need to reduce waste and use less water and energy, it is then easier and more effective to want to know HOW! Question is, ‘How much of this is being done in your workplace and in your school?’

Coming from all parts of the world, we have different experiences with nature. As a child, I lived on the edge of a forest and walked there every day. Now I live in a city and I am constantly reminding myself of the importance of keeping my children connected to nature.

There are opportunities and amazing places to explore and the value that children get from camping in deserts or wadis, doing day trips into the countryside or simply exploring outside what is closest to them, form an integral part of growing up in a healthy, balanced way. It is easy, in the UAE, to lose sight of that and become disconnected with nature.

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When it comes to choices as parents, there is always the pressure to know whether those choices are right for your children. It starts from your own way of thinking, what you do at home, how you spend your weekends, the extra value your child’s school gives them…

The choices also spread to the decisions you make when you travel. ‘Nature, culture and adventure’ options for family/group holidays can be hard to come by. As a former tour director, teacher, and a father of 2 children, travel has formed a central part of my life, whether developing school trip programmes or looking at ideas for family travel. Environmental Education starts in the classroom and then goes beyond and with the creation of The World Beyond the Classroom Tours, unique nature-related trips, developed by local experts, are now available to schools and to those families who are keen to do something different.

Lasting memories remain of interactions with orang-utans in Borneo, watching nesting turtles in Oman, exploring the beauty of Greece and, at the same time, learning about the unique environments of each destination and being immersed into genuine local experiences. From personal to global, the journey is complete, with the guidance and support of people who really do care.

This article was written by Pete Milne, a Dubai-based Environmental Education Consultant/Trainer with 20 years of teaching experience. His views on ‘Personal to Global’ have led to the development of school and corporate activity programmes and workshops that focus on environmental awareness and action as essential elements to sustainable living. He has also developed an environmentally themed overseas educational tour programme called The World Beyond the Classroom – www.bfctravels.com which offers unique insights into the culture and environment of each destination and provides valuable learning experiences throughout. For more information on Pete and the school and corporate programmes he runs, contact him through his website www.target-akhdar.com and link from there to his AskPete Facebook forum as well.

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What’s new for Autumn?

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Something for everyone

Enjoy a business lunch destination at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek with their exquisite lunch set menus. Yum restaurant, which specialises in healthy, noodle-based dishes and quick meal solutions, offers a two-course menu for Dhs 40. Or you could indulge in traditional British cuisine for Dhs 55 for a two-course menu at The Pub. Lovers of Japanese dishes can join Minato with set menu prices ranging from Dhs 60 to Dhs 82. And if you haven’t tried Persian cuisine, Shabestan is offering a selection of Persian and Arabic set menus available for only Dhs 85. For casual elegance and contemporary style lunch at La Moda features a choice of two courses from the buffet for Dhs 95. Fish Market, with its unrivaled views of Dubai’s Creek serves the freshest Far Eastern seafood dishes and a choice of three set menus starting at Dhs 99. Finally, the Yum Cha business lunch at The China Club specialises in traditional Dim Sum, soups and noodles. Yum Cha is priced at Dhs 99 inclusive of flavoured ice tea. Call 04-2057333/7444.

A culinary weekend

Surf’s up

Park Hyatt Dubai will host Park Hyatt Masters of Food & Wine, a special culinary experience on Saturday 21st September. This gastronomic event will feature an interactive tea-infused cocktail master class hosted by Camelia’s Teahouse and Park Hyatt Dubai promising both a unique and memorable evening.

The event will be concluded with a sumptuous barbeque dinner, overlooking the beautiful skyline of Dubai. Located at the Traiteur Upper Bar, reservations can be made by calling 04-6021804 or by emailing jeanette.bulaqui@hyatt.com.

Visit mastersfoodandwine.com.

Discerning food lovers looking for wholesome, quality fare to round off their weekend in style are in for a treat as Wheeler’s at DIFC launches its new Surf & Turf Saturdays. Served on a wooden board and perfect for two people to share, Wheeler’s Surf & Turf combines a whole grilled lobster with 360g fillet of beef and is accompanied by French fries, Béarnaise sauce, salad and dessert for two. The meal comes complete with either four bottles of hops or a bottle of house grape and is available from 12pm every Saturday for Dhs 350 each for two people. Email reservations@wheelersdubai.com or call 04-3860899.

Mamma mia!

Travel from coast to coast for a global celebration of seafood every Tuesday at Mazina, The Address Dubai Marina. Enjoy unlimited ocean-fresh flavours with an extravagant buffet featuring classic raw bar preparations, sushi, smoked salmon and gravlax, as well as inspired seafood dishes from both East and West for Dhs 285 (food only). Alternatively, take a trip to Southern Europe at Mazina with an extensive menu featuring traditional Napoli pizza, regional antipasto and Milanese risotto to classic Bolognese, Tuscan bruschetta and Chicago deep-dish pizza pie, Italian cuisine is as colourful and diverse as its history. This is available every Sunday for Dhs 220.

Call 04-4367777 or email dine.dubaimarina@theaddress.com.

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Truly Brazilian

Dine at JA Ocean View Hotel’s Fogo Vivo, a unique Brazilian Grill or churrascaria where you are served more than 12 different cuts of exquisite meat, delivered and carved directly onto your plate. Relish the delicious Fogo Vivo experience for Dhs 295 per head, inclusive of 12 succulent meat cuts and a welcome drink.

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Get set to brunch

Celebrate with Yalumba on 6th September with their 8th Anniversary brunch, offering a decadent spread of scrumptious cuisine and a never ending supply of fine Champagnes.

Alternatively, you could check out the Back to School brunch on 27th September. Both brunches are priced at Dhs 499 with a 20% discount on all beverages. Call 04-7022455.

Delicious theme nights

Atrium restaurant at Grand Millennium Dubai has a triple delight in store for diners this season with three amazing theme nights lined up every week. Whether you are a beef eater, lover of exotic Indian cuisine or hooked on to seafood, Atrium is the place to be. Indian Night every Thursday features an array of traditional Indian dishes. Beefeater Night is a traditional English experience every Friday with roasts including Beef Wellington, beef grilled shot ribs, steak, sausages and a fish and chips station.

And Fisherman Night offers the freshest fruits of the sea every Tuesday with an unmatched spread of the finest oysters, mussels, shrimp and more exquisite delicacies such as squid tempura, kingfish steak and lobster thermidor.

All of these theme nights are priced at Dhs 175 (with soft drinks), Dhs 195 (with one glass of bubbly or grape and soft drinks) and Dhs 295 (with unlimited selected beverages). Children between the ages of six and 12 years dine for only Dhs 85 and children under six years eat for free (2 children per family).

Call 04-4299999, email fb.reservations@ grandmill-dubai.com or visit http:// www.grandmillenniumdubai.com.

Latino-style

Keeping with Dubai’s longstanding tradition of brunch festivities, Café Habana has launched Fiesta Cuban-Mexican themed brunch.

Fill your day with Latino flair, as the live band Ritmo de Habana plays Cuban tunes through the afternoon. As noon turns to evening, Café Habana’s resident DJ will take to the decks to mix a selection of commercial, house Cuban beats.

Brunch options include the Non-Alcoholic Fiesta for Dhs 195, Free-Flowing Fiesta for Dhs 295 and Bubbly Fiesta for Dhs 345. Call 04-4222620.

Beach bites

Visit Beachcombers at Jumeirah Beach Hotel and enjoy the Street Food Festival every Tuesday and take your taste buds on a tour around Asia with authentic flavours, or head for Barbecue Night every Saturday and enjoy barbecued temptations finely grilled to perfection. Both nights are priced at Dhs 230.

Alternatively, Seafood Night very Thursday offers an extensive buffet of the finest seafood specialities with live cooking and carving stations for Dhs 285. Call 04-4068999 or email jbhboxoffice@jumeirah.com.

New look, new menu

Japanese hotspot Sushi at Grand Hyatt Dubai greets diners in Dubai with a new look and new menu. Already renowned in the city for serving authentic good value sushi and sashimi, you can now enjoy a selection of udon/ramen (noodles), tempura ( Japanese eggplant, pumpkin and shrimp) and donburi (‘rice bowl’ consisting of fish, meat, vegetables or other ingredients simmered together and served over rice). Call 04-317 2222 or visit www.restaurants.dubai.hyatt.com. www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - September 2013.indd 41

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Feel-good Fridays

Pergolas Restaurant proudly presents its amazing Friday brunch and welcomes you to relax every Friday with your family at Al Murooj Rotana Dubai for Dhs 225 for adults (including unlimited selected beverages) and Dhs 125 for kids. Visit rotanatimes.com or call 04-321 1111.

Noire is the new black

Teaming up with Sightsavers, an international charity helping the blind in developing countries, Noire at Spectrum on One invites you to step into the dark for an insightful experience with a difference blind dining. Noire at Spectrum on One is available every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evening from 7.30pm to 10pm, beginning from Friday 6th September. Priced at Dhs 325, this 1½ hour dinner includes a three course menu with paired beverages, and a reception [in the light] to discuss the featured menu with the chef and restaurant manager. Dhs 27 of the proceeds from each dinner will be donated to Sightsavers. The evening is limited to 30 people who will be led to their table in a private restaurant setting that is cloaked in complete darkness, escorted by servers with night vision goggles. For reservations call 04-3118316 or email dbi.fbconcierge@fairmont.com.

Theme nights

Ranches Restaurant weekly theme nights kick off with Tuesday Quiz Night, offering a chance to win prizes while helping yourself to an impressive British buffet for Dhs 95 per person and Dhs 50 per child (free for children below 6 years).

Wednesday BBQ and Ribs & Chops Night features a selection of sizzling meats and succulent seafood straight off the grill and cooked to your liking on the BBQ. Or you could spice up your Saturday with Mexican Night that features tasty chicken, beef or vegetable fajitas, complemented with crispy tortilla bread and a dip of tasty guacamole. Call 04-3607935 or email restaurant@arabianranchesgolf.ae.

Tasty treats

Wrap up your week at Alfie’s at Jumeirah Emirates Towers and indulge in the finest oysters the UK has to offer while sipping on a glass of bubbly. Available from 5pm to 7pm every Wednesday and Thursday throughout September for Dhs 620 for one bottle of sparkling and six oysters or Dhs 145 for one glass of Champagne and three oysters. Call 04-3198088 or email email JETrestaurants@jumeirah.com.

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The grape escape

As part of its international wine programme, Sofitel is organising the Sofitel French Wine Week in all of its 120 hotels worldwide from 23rd to 30th September. The week will be entirely dedicated to French wines in order to celebrate the harvest that traditionally takes place in the northern hemisphere in September.

Sofitel will be offering a wide range of French wines à la carte, including Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Languedoc, Loire, Rhône and more.

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Seafire Brunch Atlantis, The Palm

Friday brunch at the Seafire steakhouse is something everyone should try. With an extensive starter and dessert buffet and having each main freshly prepared to order, the quality of food is excellent. Add to this an open cocktail bar and live music, and you have all the ingredients for a great day!

What we ate

Flavours on Two @ Towers Rotana Long standing favourite Flavours on Two at Towers Rotana is the place you go to when you’re looking for a relaxed meal with friends or family at a reasonable price.

What we ate

Here you will find themed buffet style lunches, brunches and dinners. In this all you can eat restaurant you will be able to choose from a large selection of food and drink and eat at your leisure. The brunch serves international fare including some delicious fresh sushi and salads and a number of live cooking stations. We enjoyed a traditional lamb roast dinner and profiteroles for dessert.

We started at the buffet and tried everything from the soup and salads to the seafood ice bar and the foie gras station - everything tasted fresh and was well prepared. For the mains we ordered the signature Seafire rib eye steak and the seafood platter of fish fillet, tiger prawns, scallops and mussels. The steak was cooked to perfection and the chef told us how all the beef at the Atlantis comes from their very own grain fed cattle bred in Australia. How about that for attention to detail! The seafood was equally as good and the portion sizes were plentiful. Despite filling up on the starters and mains, we just couldn’t resist the chocolate fountain and wide selection of cheeses, so be sure to leave some room.

Verdict

Verdict

There’s a good choice of food on offer and the staff are always on hand to top up drinks.

An oldie but a goodie!

The food is amazing and we will be back to try the steakhouse another day to sample the excellent cuts of meat on offer. With the combination of a 5 star setting, excellent food and drink, and a live band providing a great atmosphere, The Seafire brunch is highly recommended!

Cost

Cost

The Friday brunch is priced at Dhs 185 including soft drinks and Dhs 225 including selected house beverages.

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Dhs 485 per person inclusive of alcohol, kids 3-12 Dhs 120 and 12-18 Dhs 250 (free for those under 3 years).

Call 04-4262626 for reservations.

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GOOD food

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Chicken and Egg Meatloaf

Meatloaf is a highly popular dish consisting of any minced meat bound with egg, bread crumbs and seasoning, baked in an oblong loaf pan. It has been produced in some form since Roman times but has evolved over many centuries to its present form, which although made in most European countries is probably considered to be American. It certainly became popular there in the early 20th century during the great depression when it was a way of using inexpensive meat and leftovers to stretch the budget. It was also facilitated by the invention of the commercial meat grinder and the domestic hand mincing machine. We have given it a makeover with minced chicken or turkey and hard boiled eggs.

Serves 6

Ingredients 3 large hard boiled eggs (shelled) 1½ tablespoons olive oil 1 large white onion, chopped small 3 celery stalks, chopped small 700 grams (1½ lbs) ground chicken or turkey 170 grams (6 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs ½ cup milk 2 eggs lightly beaten 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper tomato ketchup

Method

Preheat oven to 350F, 180C or gas mark 4 and grease a 9x5x3 inch glass loaf pan.

Heat olive oil in heavy pan. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Add chopped celery and sauté until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Next add all remaining ingredients except tomato ketchup to vegetables in bowl. Mix thoroughly and place half of the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth out and place the 3 eggs in a line and add the second half on top and press down lightly. Bake in the centre of the oven for 1 hour and then remove and baste the top with tomato ketchup. Replace in oven and bake until thermometer inserted into centre reads 165F and then leave for about 15 minutes longer. Cool for 15 minutes. Slice and serve with creamed potatoes and vegetables of your choice and a drizzly of hot tomato ketchup.

Bon appetit!

Tip: use leftovers for a meatloaf sandwich within 2-3 days.

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GOOD food

Back to school

Getting your child to eat healthy food can be a tiresome and time-consuming task, especially considering that most school canteens are stocked with junk food making it very accessible for children. As recently reported by the Ministry of Health, 35% of children in the UAE suffer from obesity and 50% of those are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases and cancer.

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his being said, children’s meal plans should ensure that they are getting their variety of vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients for their growth and development even while they are trying to maintain, lose or gain weight. This means that their meal plans must be varied and balanced; they should be high in nutrients, vitamins and minerals and low in saturated fats, trans fats, sugars and cholesterol. They should consist of foods that fall into five main categories; lean proteins, vegetables, fruits, low fat dairy products and grains. In terms of nutrient distribution, 20% of the children’s caloric intake should come from proteins, 50% should come from carbohydrates, and 30% should come from fats, according to the Mayo Clinic. At least half of the child’s grain servings should be whole-grains because it possesses more nutritional benefits as compared to refined grains. Special treats like highly sugared items can be offered to the child in moderation.

Below are some guidelines to help children achieve their healthy weight:

Replace high calorie sodas and juices with water. Water can replace all the sugary

drinks that contribute to weight gain. Drinking water also helps to promote healthy digestion and helps to prevent constipation.

Consider the snacks. As previously mentioned, choose healthy snacks such as low-fat yoghurt, chopped veggies and fruits can help the child in losing weight.

Never forget breakfast. Breakfast gives children their energy and improves their concentration abilities in school. Moreover, studies have shown that skipping breakfast can lead to overeating throughout the day.

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Therefore, children need to consume a balanced and nutritious breakfast every morning, such as oatmeal or fortified cereal with milk.

Keep moving. Most children need at least an hour of physical activity per day. Regular exercise helps children manage their weight, boost their self-esteem and school performance, and build healthy bones, muscles and joints.

Below are a couple of healthy lunch box options easy to prepare for your child.

Option 1 a) 1 club sandwich (3 square bread slices + 90 g grilled chicken breast+ 1 slice low fat cheese + lettuce) b) Baby carrots + cherry tomatoes c) Fresh orange juice d) 1 tbsp ground Almonds + 0.5 cup cottage cheese + 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup

Option 2 a) 3 slices low fat Halloumi cheese + 6-inch of honey-oat wholemeal bread + 5 olives + cucumber and lettuce b) 1 small pack rice chips + spinach & artichoke dip c) 0.5 cup granola (no added sugar) + 1 tbsp raisins + 1 cup yoghurt d) 1 banana + 2 plums Check the Hi-School programme, offered

by Live’ly health and nutrition lounge, to help youngsters and adolescents between eight and 18 years of age enjoy healthy, weight controlling meals at school, home and with their friends.

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ney Be it saving money for your retirement or the kids’ universities, most of us would love to put away a few Dirhams every month towards a more secure future. Mary Sullivan meets the experts who teach us simple, yet effective ways to save money.

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The tips: Make your savings work for you Rather than keeping money sitting in a savings account, instead make it work for you, says Dave Crane, The Life Designer and host of ‘Turbo Charge Your Brand TV’. “Probably the safest and best investment is real estate.

With a 20 year plan and great advice, you can actually leverage three properties and rent out two of them and then later these can all be sold as your pension becomes active.”

Don’t spend what you don’t have It’s tempting to run out and buy that brand new iPhone but at some point it will burn a gaping hole in your wallet. For this, José de Heer, Effective Communication Trainer at Authenticity Coaching and Consultancy reminds us of the simple but often forgotten rule to only spend what we already have. “The only exception is the roof over your head; you don’t want to keep pouring money into the black hole called ‘rent’, so this is the only item you should take a loan for.”

The change jar Sounds easy but Danny Iny, author and co-founder of Firepole Marketing created a savings experiment that demonstrates that a little goes a long way. “The experiment was designed to save money for my ‘emergency cushion’ account without feeling the loss from my pocket or budget. A month later than I’d originally intended, I deposited the money into my savings account. I counted it up to see how much I’d accumulated. I had $723 (Dhs 2,656) that I had managed to save without even noticing.” He explains that the rules of the game include no paying with change when paying with cash and upon returning home, immediately toss the coins into the jar. (*http://www.getrichslowly.org) Tear up your credit cards Banks don’t make money from rich people, says Crane. “Instead, they prefer you to pay interest on your credit card debts every month.” Pay cash for what you need and www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - September 2013.indd 51

avoid buying items you don’t need. A cash debit card can help with not having to always carry cash and often includes a rewards incentive programme.

Never shop on an empty stomach We’ve all been guilty of this and De Heer points out that shopping on an empty stomach is bad for your physical and financial health, and can also play havoc on your mental health. So take care and plan your shopping trips. Have a list and stick to it.

Keep a look out for sales, discount days or ‘super saver’ deals, and even then, aim to stick to your list.

Get a realistic life partner Remember that whomever you decide to spend the rest of your life with has to also appreciate the fact that they are an active part of the success and the failure of your financial situation, says Crane. “In a survey of 1,000 US millionaires, 95% had been with same partner for 30 years. Plan it together and stay together.”

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You might get so tired of this, that you stop spending altogether.”

Buy cheap Crane advises not to get a new car and instead, purchase it a few months later when the price has dropped by 30%. “Also buy your designer clothes during sales and repair items instead of throwing them away.” Furthermore, De Heer reminds us to remember to re-use.

“Wear second-hand; call it ‘vintage’ if you like.” This is especially ideal for kids as they grow so fast, their clothes sometimes don’t even last a season. Adults can hold annual swap parties where everyone brings clothing items in good condition for trade and is a great way to end up with something you’ve always wanted but couldn’t afford.

Organise affordable dates Skip those fancy five star restaurant meals and instead, Crane recommends using vouchers and loyalty cards when possible and entertain close friends at home.

Another great idea is to invite friends over for a potluck which helps save money and lets you sample a variety of specialities.

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Learn to trade Read about the stock market and watch out for the companies that are making money as Crane explains that knowledge of how to use stocks and shares can make your money grow much better than any fixed rate offered by a bank or building society. “You don’t aim to get rich quick just get better returns by handling the way your money is invested directly.”

Think abundantly Use your mind as Crane says that your mind is actually a supercomputer which will find more of what you are interested in. “You have to use positive thinking to become open to opportunities and people who can bring you more riches. If you only think about your debts and bills, guess what you will get more of instead?”

Do you spend time or money?

When you find yourself spending too much time spending money, De Heer recommends that it’s time for a re-think of your activities.

“How does the act of spending affect your life? Ask yourself what your choices are based on. If the spending balance tips to time, there may be activities that don’t cost anything, but fill up the emotional bank account, such as volunteering.”

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HOME & garden

Sleep better starting tonight

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t some point in our lives, we all struggle to have a good night’s sleep. Thankfully, our bodies have ways of telling us when we are not getting enough rest. Inability to handle stress, poor memory, reduced concentration skills, increased appetite, mood swings and poor decision-making are all possible signs that we are suffering from sleep deprivation.

Adequate sleep gives our bodies the time and energy to recover from the day’s pressures and helps us to stay alert and focussed throughout the day. Getting a good night’s sleep is therefore one of the best things we can do for our overall health.

Thankfully, there are simple steps we can all take to help us sleep better. Here is what you can do to get a better night’s sleep.

• Your bedroom should be a tidy, comfortable and inviting haven. Buy the best mattress, bed linen, pillows and cushions you can afford; the aim is to make your bedroom as relaxing and comfortable as possible. Also, make sure your bed is large enough so you can stretch and turn comfortably.

• Light inhibits the production of sleep hormones and stimulates the body to feel

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awake and alert. To prevent the early morning sunlight from seeping into your room, install blackout blinds or curtains. Better still purchase a sleep mask. A sleep mask will cut out daylight as well as any other light in your room such as the glow from a digital alarm clock.

• Noise is also not conducive to a good night’s sleep. To reduce noise from loud neighbours or city traffic, buy earplugs and keep them handy.

• Your bedroom’s temperature also affects sleep. Most people sleep best in a slightly cool room with adequate ventilation. A bedroom that is too hot or too cold can interfere with the quality of your sleep.

• As evening approaches, keep an eye on your diet. Eat at least three hours before your bedtime. Digestion slows down at night and a full stomach may disrupt your sleep.

• What you drink can also affect the quality of your slumber. Avoid black tea, caffeinated coffee, cocoa and caffeinated soft drinks. The effects of caffeine can keep you awake even if you drank it much earlier in the day. In fact, its effects can last up to 12 hours.

• Studies suggest that taking a bath before bedtime relaxes the body and provides at least three hours of good rest. Studies show that individuals who take a bath have a lower number of body movements during sleep than those who do not.

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Mattress cleaning @ The Healthy Home Did you know that at any given time there are two million dust mites living in your bed and the worst part is that these dust mites feed on you while you are sleeping at night! When you consider that we spend about a third of our lives in bed it’s not a pleasant thought.

What’s involved?

The Healthy Home provides an innovative deep-cleaning and sanitising treatment with a mission to eliminate dead or live dust mites and their fragments from any home environment to limit exposure to indoor allergens. They sanitise the surface and inside of mattresses against dust mites, bed bugs, bacteria, mould and fungi.

The dry, chemical-free and environment friendly treatment is performed in two steps first a specialised industrial-strength vacuum is used to hoover both sides of the mattress. Next a medical grade sanitising device is used - it’s a portable Ultra Violet light which destroys DNA, eliminating any remaining dust mites, bacteria, mould and other pathogens, leaving the mattress completely sanitised. Plus, it neutralises unpleasant odours ensuring freshness.

New collection

Rattan House recently unveiled its Ablaq Collection, the brands latest addition to the outdoor furniture category. With consistent growth over the last three decades, Rattan House is one of the pioneers in the outdoor furniture industry. Dedicated to innovative ideas, design solutions and functionality for homes in the region, the brand is a household name when it comes to complete outdoor solutions and is popular for its rich heritage, intricate weaved furniture designs and 100% recyclable quality. Keeping up the legacy, Rattan House presents the Ablaq Collection.

The Ablaq Collection is a modern arabesque inspired design which is exclusive to Rattan House and has been designed by the renowned German designer Oliver Kessler.

The arabesque pattern reflects the Arabian culture and traditions while retaining a modern design, suitable for people who wish to reinvent their home space with a taste of Arabia. The luxurious and poised furniture collection has been inspired by unique traits of the Arabian landscape which blends the tradition of varying cultures into timeless designs.

Rattan House is located on Sheikh Zayed Road. Visit www.rattan-house.com or Facebook www.facebook.com/rattanhousefurniture.

What are the results?

The process was quick, simple and efficient.

The mattress felt cleaner and smelt fresher, plus my husband has stopped sneezing! The Healthy Home recommend that mattresses are sanitised at least twice a year and I know that I will definitely be having mine done again.

How much?

A one-off treatment for a double mattress is priced at Dhs 300.

To book your free demo or to schedule an appointment call 800-SANITIZE (800-72648493) or visit www.thehealthyhome.me.

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Planning for tomorrow and the days after

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ou work hard, save up. If you’re lucky, you’ll meet someone, fall in love and start a family. If you’re even luckier and are a little business savvy, you may find yourself buying your dream home, investing in more property and even owning your business. But unexpected things happen, like death - which is devastating enough on its own.

The tragedy gets compounded with related troubles and traumas, ranging from frozen bank accounts to disputed family assets, and businesses being handed over to ‘undeserving’ partners. Add to these the uncertainties in real estate inheritance issues in the UAE. Unlike common law jurisdictions, the UAE does not practice ‘automatic right of survivorship’ (property passing to a surviving joint owner immediately upon death of the other).

All assets within the UAE are subject to a formal succession process administered by the local courts who will oversee an estate and make a number of key decisions.

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want to plan for its future and ensure that your wealth, assets, any shares held in a business and property are passed on to your family or to beneficiaries of your choice.

Hence, it is essential for you to know about the instruments you can use to achieve these goals. For expatriates living in the UAE, there is a very simple reason to make a will. The Government of Dubai’s official website states that ‘the UAE Courts will adhere to Sharia law in any situation where there is no will in place’. This means that if you die without a will or an estate plan, the local courts will examine your estate and distribute it according to Sharia law. While this may sound fine, its implications may not be so. All personal assets of the deceased, including bank accounts, will be seized until liabilities have been discharged. A wife who has children will qualify for only one-eighth of the estate, and without a will or estate planning in place, this distribution will be applied automatically. Even shared assets will be frozen until the issue of inheritance is determined by the local courts. One can take recourse in setting up a will, or more sophisticated solutions like setting up an offshore company or establishing a trust. You may opt to seek the counsel of specialised lawyers who will work with you so your assets, shares in business and investments can be structured effectively for the longterm benefit of you and your family.

Nita Maru is a Solicitor and Founder of Legal Consultancy f irm, The Wills Specialists, Licensed by Dubai Legal Affairs Department and The Rulers Court, Government of Dubai.

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KIDS' corner

The bell’s ringing!

It’s time to get ‘Back to School’, do they have everything they need? adidas is making sure kids return to school in style this year. Every adidas customer will receive a Dhs 50 voucher for every Dhs 250 spent on kids’ products between 7th August and 6th September. This offer is available at adidas Performance stores.

Visit www.adidas.com/middle-east.

Gap has launched its new collection of bags and lunch packs to tempt kids back to school after a long summer break. There’s junior backpacks, senior backpacks, lunch box and roller bags.

Visit www.gap.com.

Get ready to welcome the new school term with Babyshop’s latest selection dedicated to the world of animation and action-heroes. They have everything from school bags and water bottles to stationary pouches and lunch boxes.

Visit www.babyshopstores.com.

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The Zaks stores offer a large variety of kids’ products. The range includes Heel a specialised swimwear line support system pre-approved by the majority of schools for both boys and girls in several designs. Other items available are lunch boxes with Non-marking insulation, school trolley bags, antislip sole sports bags, backpacks, and duffle bags with the option of embroidery and personalised name, kids’ sized belts, packs of socks, kids’ underwear and iron-on name tags machine.

Call 04-3629975, 800-Zaks (9257) or visit www.zakstorecom.

Natural hide inner lining Natural leather exterior

With ECCO, “it’s cool to go to school” because, the Scandinavian footwear brand has a range of shoes that come in a variety of super cute designs and styles for both boys and girls. Visit www.ecco.com.

The Jashanmal Home Store has launched their ‘Back to School’ collection for 2013. Global brands such as Kipling, Delsey, Thermos, and CROSS are now available along with great ‘Back to School’ promotions and offers. Visit www.jashanmalgroup.com.

‘Back to School’ gets bigger and better this year at Shoe Mart, offering a wide variety of school shoes, bags and other important items for little learners to ensure their ‘must-have’ list is checked.

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KIDS' corner

School matters With the new term starting this month, here’s some choices to help with your child’s education.

Arabic Language Centre

Established in the DWTC, the Arabic Language Centre has been teaching Arabic as a foreign language for 33 years. ALC uses its unique and proven-effective Maliha Wehbe methodology that focuses on Speaking.

ALC is an approved testing centre for the Cambridge Examining Board and boasts a 100% success rate in international board examinations. ALC teaches Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Arabic in social and business contexts. They teach Modern Standard Arabic and gradually introduce classical Arabic. ALC offers private, corporate and public classes six terms a year. The September term is running from 8th September to 30th October. ALC is also offering an intensive term from 29th September to 30th October. Call 04-3315600, visit www.arabiclanguagecentre.com or email info@arabiclanguagecentre.com.

Collegiate American School

Collegiate American School, in Umm Suqeim 2, offers an educational programme based on the American Common Core Standards that shapes the learning process based on research, best practices and international benchmarks preparing students for the expectations of universities and careers. The school plans to launch an IB Diploma Programme soon.

Visit www.casdubai.com, call 04-4271404 or email admissions@casdubai.com.

Dar el ilm (DEI)

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children (4 to 16 years old) and foreign languages to children and adults. DEI uses a unique simplified methodology that focuses on speaking and enables children to have fun while learning. DEI is an approved testing centre for the Cambridge Examining Board and boasts a 100% success rate in international board examinations. The DEI Arabic for Children September term starts on 7th September to 14th December, every Saturday for 3 hours. (Beginners to A-Levels.) DEI Foreign Languages term runs for 6 weeks from 15th September to 30th October. Visit www.dar-el-ilm.com, email info@dar-el-ilm.com or call 04-3310221.

Dubai English Speaking College (DESC)

Dubai English Speaking College (DESC) will welcome new and existing students to its Academic City campus in September with important changes in the 2013/14 academic year. The curriculum at DESC includes exciting enhancements with ICT becoming Computing. Retaining a link to the GCSE and A Level examinations, the new computing curriculum will enable students to make computer games using dedicated software and write code, as well as experiment with programming opportunities offered

by Raspberry Pi. A new Sports Academy across both DESC and its sister primary school, DESS, will see coaching in football, swimming and rugby rise to a new level. A new pastoral House system will replace the former Year Group format, to provide students with a stronger, closer, community-led structure. Visit http://www.descdubai.com/. www.mydubaiconnection.com 8/26/13 2:18 PM

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GEMS Education

With over 50 years’ experience GEMS Education provides a high quality, values based education to over 130,000 students from 151 nationalities across four continents.

GEMS Education employs over 11,000 education professionals, specialists and staff from over 80 countries. In September 2013, GEMS will open GEMS Wellington Academy and GEMS International School in Dubai, GEMS Cambridge International School and GEMS Winchester School in Abu Dhabi and GEMS Westminster School in Ras Al Khaimah. Their pre-school Little GEMS International will also expand to open a new location in Al Barsha. Call 600-567771 or visit www.gemseducation.com.

Hopscotch Nursery

Hopscotch Nursery follow a British Curriculum and cater for children from 4 months to 4 years plus. They ensure that their programme offers a rich and varied environment which supports each individual child’s learning and development. The facilities allow them to offer children the ability to access this learning in both indoor and outdoor spaces where they can independently investigate, explore, create, think and make their own decisions. These opportunities ensure that they develop confidence and high levels of self-esteem which are crucial to a child’s future well-being. The programmes and facilities include five breakfasts and hot lunches (included in fee). Spacious, well organised, equipped and child friendly classrooms. A good staff to child ratio and a full time registered nurse. Call 04-3282226, 055-4690210, email hopscotch.nursery@hotmail.com or visit www.hopscotchnursery.net.

Little Wonders

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and experienced team will provide your child with a home from home experience. The nursery also has; well-equipped classrooms for children aged 2 months to 4 years. Safe indoor and outdoor areas, CCTV which parents can access.

Two swimming pools with lessons given by a qualified swimming coach, a range of Extra Curricular Activities and an optional school food menu. Located on 3rd Street Al Manara, open from 7am to 6pm, Sunday to Thursday.

Call 800-NURSERY (800-6877379), 04-3487195 or visit www.littlewonders.ae / info@littlewonders.ae.

Odyssey Nursery

This little school is a second home to their kids, they believe they can teach them all the necessary values along with a reputed curriculum while preserving the maternal aspect essential to their fulfilment. You can teach every kid the alphabet at 1, to write his name at 2, and probably Shakespeare at 3… but for what purpose? Kids need to learn how to laugh, play, embrace diversity, be courageous, independent and autonomous, socially blossom and shape their personality. Odyssey Nursery is located at Street 29B, Umm Sequim 2, call 056-6007657, or visit www.odysseynursery.com and https:// www.facebook.com/OdysseyNursery/info.

Spanish Soccer Schools

Spanish Soccer Schools is a soccer school based on three Spanish values - Unity, Passion and Skill.Learn to play football the Spanish way under the guidance of Spanish Football Legend Michel Salgado and his team. SSS will impart values that will benefit your child’s growth and development as an individual along with his football technique and skills. Spanish Soccer Schools is the latest sporting development of Dubai Sports City. Over its decade of growth, Dubai Sports City has built a group of various sports academies that are unrivalled in the region. The coaching programmes have been developed to enable kids to dominate the game of football with maximum ball possession and to enjoy the game. Call 04-4481555, email football@dxbsport.com or visit www.fotballacademydubai.com. www.mydubaiconnection.com 8/26/13 2:18 PM

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Getting your KIDS to listen

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any experts agree that learning to listen is one of the most crucial habits our children need to better cope with learning and with handling life. Parenting for this

lays the foundation that fosters respectful communication as well as acquiring new knowledge. When teaching your child how to be a better listener, remember the following: • Try not to interrupt your children too much. They may be only ‘playing’, but play is some of the most important work they can do. They may be in the middle of their favourite TV show. Wait until the ads.

Show the same respect you expect of them toward you.

• Do not demand everything ‘right now’.

Instead, get their attention, explain what you are after and set a mutually agreeable timetable. It might be today, it might be within an hour, or it might be in the next five minutes. However, do not demand it now unless it needs to be done now.

• Use gentle reminders. Instead of being upset, making a commotion and inviting resistance, simply say your child’s name and one or two words about what is required.

For example, “Jake, please pack your lunchbox”.

• Get your child’s attention, and speak softer and softer. The irony is that when we shout, people switch off. However, when we speak softly they strain to take in every word we say. Your message will get across with focused soft speaking.

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Back to

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You have the backpack, pens and pencils, organisers and notebooks, but there may be a very important item missing from your back-toschool check list - your child’s dental check-up.

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n oral health examination is a good idea to start off the school year. Whether your child is in kindergarten or high school, checking your child’s teeth after a summer of indulgence is recommended.

Children should arrive on the first day of school healthy and ready to learn, but more than half of all five to nine year old children have at least one cavity or filling. When a child has serious tooth decay it can affect overall health and lead to problems in chewing, speaking, sleep disturbance, extreme pain, costly dental treatment, difficulty focusing and learning and even cause school absences. Over 51 million school hours are lost each year to dental-related illness.

Routine dental examinations uncover problems that can be treated early, when damage is minimal and restorations may be small. When necessary, radiographs (X-rays) are taken to see how the teeth are developing and to spot hidden decay. This helps prevent painful, chronic conditions and saves money.

Tooth decay is preventable, just like hand washing can help prevent the spread of disease, brushing, flossing, healthy eating habits and seeing your dentist regularly can help prevent tooth decay caused by dental disease.

Make sure your child has a balanced diet, including one serving each of fruit and vegetables, breads and cereals, milk and dairy products, as well as meat, fish and eggs.

Limiting servings of sugars and starches will also aid in protecting your child’s teeth from decay.

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Regular dental check-ups and preventive dental care, such as cleaning and fluoride treatment, provide children with smile insurance. This is the dentist’s opportunity to demonstrate how to properly use a toothbrush and reveal the unwanted gunk that floss can remove. Young kids visiting the dentist for the first time may not be getting any major work done, but they will be learning all about dental care firsthand.

Dental sealants are another option for keeping teeth healthy. A sealant is a plastic material that the dentist applies to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. Sealants form a barrier that protects teeth from plaque, a sticky film of acid-producing bacteria. Sealants hold up well under the force of normal chewing and usually last several years before a reapplication is needed.

Every child should have an orthodontic evaluation, early examination and treatment may prevent or reduce the severity of malocclusions in the permanent teeth.

Schedule an appointment with your child’s dentist and start a positive tradition that will hopefully last them their entire lives. Your child should walk away with a new toothbrush, a sticker and a brighter smile. You will walk away with peace of mind, knowing you have a full picture of your child’s overall health and that your son or daughter is truly ready to for this new school year.

With thanks to Dr Lana Al Habash, Specialist Dentist Paediatric Dentistry, General Medical Centre - Dental Clinic. Call 04-3449150, email dentalreception@groupgmc.com or www.gmcclinics.com.

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KIDS' corner

Tell-tale signs of abnormalities in young children

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hildren, like adults, face a barrage of potential developmental problems physical and mental - but the early years of life are an opportunity for parents to monitor and assess their children and spot any potential symptoms early.

Some problems may be genetic and others developmental and there are some common issues. Critically, parents are supported by professionals including pediatricians.

The good news is that child developmental milestones are reached at predictable rates, and mild differences in development among children are normal. Consequently, moderate delays do not always indicate a problem. It is important to be aware of typical development rates for infancy and early childhood so parents can note when a possible delay may occur.

Your pediatrician will examine your baby at birth to check vital signs and your child’s response to various stimuli. During regular checkups, throughout your child’s early development, the doctor will check and monitor your child’s physical development, cognitive functioning, vision, speech and language.

Parents should keep notes and questions to share concerns. If there is evidence of a problem, referrals will be made at that time to early intervention specialists for evaluation and treatment if necessary.

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compared to other children and screening and assessment may be needed to determine if developmental delays are present. This is the time to discuss the early intervention options available - an individual education plan, or similar family services, plan will be developed to address the child’s needs.

Children continue to develop at different rates in primary school years. By the third year, children should be able to read simple chapter books at grade level, write simple sentences, add, subtract, and begin to multiply. Students may not perform these tasks with complete accuracy and it is normal for some letter reversals and mirror writing to appear in their work. Most students will learn to correct these errors with instruction.

By third grade, for example, you may suspect a problem if your child does not connect letters and sounds; cannot read grade-level text; cannot understand what he/she reads; or cannot understand number concepts; has poor memory; has difficulty with attention or behaviour.

It is a good idea for parents to keep notes of concerns to share with the child’s teachers. Keep work samples and review these with the teacher.

If you suspect your child has a problem, ask the teacher, principal, or counsellor about assessment to determine if your child has a disability.

Dr Abed Aydin is a US Board Certified Pediatrician at a JCI accredited private hospital in Dubai providing American standards of healthcare. www.mydubaiconnection.com 8/26/13 2:19 PM

At Little Wonders we believe children learn through first-hand experiences so all activities are taught through ‘play’ allowing opportunities to explore, experiment, discover and grow.

Little Wonders follows British Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and offers a qualified and experienced team who provide your child with a home from home experience whilst learning in a setting that is welcoming, warm and stimulating.

Our nursery also has:

Spacious, well equipped classrooms for children aged 2months – 4 years Safe indoors and outdoors areas CCTV in all rooms which parents can access Two swimming pools with lessons given by a qualified swimming coach A range of Extra Curricular Activities including football, cooking and music An optional school food menu, prepared on site

We are open 7am – 6pm, Sunday to Thursday and offer a range of timings to suit you and your child’s needs.

The nursery is open all year round,closing only for two – week Mid Year Break and Public Holidays – making us the ideal choice for working parents!

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KIDS' corner

Kids’ NEWS Skills training

The Brain Workshop is a cognitive skills training center in Dubai established by caring professionals who work hand in hand with community partners to eliminate learning struggles. Their unique tools of testing and one-on-one training with qualified compassionate trainers enable them to transform learning weakness into strength. They can help anyone who wants to learn, concentrate, read and think faster and easier. They partner with concerned parents to unlock their children’s potential for success, and help school and university students of all ages and ability levels overcome struggles and achieve their goals. The Brain Workshop also provides help for people with Dyslexia, career professionals looking for a competitive advantage, or simply anyone who wants to keep or refresh their mental edge.

Children and adults with ADHD and ADD benefit greatly from the Brain Workshop programme. As attention difficulties may be common among school children, parents and teachers often struggle to deal with inattentive, forgetful, impulsive, nervous or fidgety students. Research shows that most students with attention problems have one or more learning deficits. These children are likely to struggle with finishing tasks. Other common problems may include poor spelling, losing things, and difficulty adapting to unexpected situations. At the Brain Workshop, training is designed to attack such problems at their root causes to strengthen key parts of the brain and improve attention skills rapidly. They treat causes rather than symptoms. Call now and get 10% discount on their cognitive skills assessment test, this offer is valid until 31st October. Call 04-3275075 or visit www.thebrainworkshop.com.

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Family fun day

Al Tamimi Stables is hosting a Family Fun Day on Friday 27th September. The fun day, which will raise money for the Dubai-based Children of the Mountain charity, will be open to all ages from 2pm to 8pm and jam-packed with entertainment for the whole family.

The event will include fun recreational and educational activities, from pony rides, nature trails, a petting farm, games and eco-friendly workshops to arts and crafts, live music, musical theatre performances and a miniature fun fair including a raffle draw, apple bobbing, piñatas, bouncy castles and more. Tickets are priced at Dhs 75 for adults and Dhs 35 for kids with family passes available for two adults and three kids at Dhs 220. For more information, or to buy a ticket for Family Fun Day call 06-7431122 or visit www.tamimistables.com. www.mydubaiconnection.com 8/26/13 3:43 PM

Junior

Music Course

Open for Registration A comprehensive Music Education System designed for 4 to 5 years old children.

Yamaha develops children's music ability by three characteristic approaches: The Sing & Swing Training Centre Ibn Battuta Shopping Mall Dubai Tel : 04 366 9385 Email : sasadmin@popmusic.ae

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Timely Education Group Lessons Emphasis on Creativity Popular Music Institute Wafi City Shopping Mall Dubai Tel : 04 324 2626 Email : pmiadmin@popmusic.ae

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KIDS' corner

DESC provides a quality UK curriculum (GCSE and A Level) for 11 to 18 years.

Always at the forefront of educational development, DESC maintains traditional values for outstanding performance. We nurture resilient learners for the diverse challenges of tomorrow.

Dubai English Speaking College, Academic City, Dubai T: 00971 (0)4 360 4866 E: admissions@descdubai.com

www.descdubai.com

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ANIMAL magic

Pet I have heard that cats benefit from liver, should I add some to my cat’s food?

Liver contains high levels of Vitamin A, which when fed in high amounts can cause a toxicity called Hypervitaminosis (too much Vitamin A). This is a very painful bone deformity causing the cat to experience difficulty in moving.

My cat Princess loves drinking milk and rarely drinks water. I have heard this is not good for cats - is this true?

Because many cats are lactose intolerant giving them milk is not advised as this may cause diarrhoea as a result. Supplying Princess with fresh drinking water in multiple water stations around the house is ideal as water is the most important nutrient of all. Many cats thoroughly enjoy drinking from a running tap or moving water, hence to encourage Princess you may find offering the water in one of the specific cat water fountains (available in most pet shops) could be useful.

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& What is the difference between puppy food and adult food?

Puppies have particularly demanding nutritional requirements because the most rapid growth occurs during the first months of a dog’s life. The energy needs of growing puppies are about twice that of adult dogs of the same size. Though all of our formulas are complete and balanced, puppy food tends to be more energy-rich and nutrient-dense than adult formulas.

Will it hurt my dog or cat if they eat each other’s food?

Cats and dogs have different nutritional requirements and really should not eat each other’s food. For example, cats require a much higher level of taurine and a different pH balance in their diet. An occasional venture into each other’s bowls will not be harmful but is not recommended on a regular basis.

Visit www.pets-delight.com or www.facebook. com/PetsDelight for more information. www.mydubaiconnection.com

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ANIMAL magic

Meet Sanaa

Sanaa survived a car accident, she was found late one Thursday night in the middle of the road trying to lift herself up and crying in pain.

X-rays confirmed she had a broken pelvis and a broken tail. After amputating her tail and eight weeks of cage rest the pelvis healed and she started physiotherapy. Now she can walk to her food and litter box, and purrs away as she is so happy to be able to walk again. Sanaa is an amazing cat that has been through so much, she’s not even once been aggressive or badly behaved despite the trauma. She starts purring the minute you get close to her, is good with other cats and doesn’t seem to mind dogs either. Sanaa is around 1.5 years old and fully vaccinated.

Please help Sanaa find a loving home email info@38smiles.com.

Sponsoring homeless dogs

Pet food brand Eukanuba Middle East will be supplying the pet food for the in-house dogs at the K9 friends nonprofit voluntary run organisation. K9 is purely driven by the love for the pets and totally dependent on contributions from the general public and pet lovers. Eukanuba Middle East is distributed by Arab Land Trading LLC, a well-established Dubai based local firm since 2001. Jackie Ratcliffe said “Thank you very much to all the Arab Land Trading LLC team. We are delighted about this new partnership. We also hope it will be a long-lasting relationship, but most important that with all this we will be able to keep helping all the needy dogs in the UAE”.

Call 04-8878739 or visit www.k9friends.com.

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BEAUTY & bodycare New Dolce&Gabbana Intense is a heady celebration of the power of scent to evoke, to incite and to command. It’s unmistakably Dolce&Gabbana.

Healthy Skin Protection SPF35 by Obagi is your two in one multi-mission solution; it provides complete anti-ageing sun protection against UVA and UVB rays and helps to reduce the visible signs of ageing. It is perfect for those who don’t like wearing multiple cream layers.

L’Oréal Paris’ new False Lash Wings Mascara offers the first double-winged brush to spread lashes like butterfly wings, for flirtatious lashes worth fluttering.

Editor’s Trust NIVEA Anti-Wrinkle Q10 to fight your wrinkles! Q10’s Pore Refining Day Care has a light texture and is easily absorbed making it the perfect addition to a warm weather skin care regime.

Sheer Lip Color

by Bobbi Brown is a super lightweight formula that glides on smoothly and evenly, delivering a sheer and slightly glossy finish that’s highly wearable.

Futur Lab Pure Hyaluronic Acid + B Serum is now available in the Middle East. Bottled in its purest, concentrated form Hyaluronic Acid replenishes and hydrates the skin for improved volume, elasticity and lift. Vitamin B5, provides an extra boost, enhancing moistureretention and visibly reducing wrinkles.

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The Bliss softening socks hydrate hardened hoofs with a self-activating gel lining and last for up to 50 uses. Softens, smoothes, and pampers with olive oil, grape-seed oil, and vitamin E perfect for at-home pedicures!

Clinique’s Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes is perfectly portable and convenient. These creamy shadow sticks deliver a pretty wash of sheer, buildable, long-wearing colour. And with a rainbow array of playful shades, the colourful options are endless.

PICKS

Wouldn’t it be great if you could keep your tan at the end of your holiday?

Organic tanning product and celebrity favourite Vita Liberata, has now launched its pHenomenal range, the world’s first 2-3 week long-lasting tan.

Cellular Energizing Body Spray from La Prairie is an aromatic body treatment with an invigorating scent and skinrejuvenating benefits.

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Nearly Naked from Revlon is a new kind of naked! This revolutionary foundation works in harmony with skin and make-up to restore the skin’s natural glow. It diminishes the look of fine lines while soothing, protecting and moisturising.

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BEAUTY & bodycare

This month’s

special offers Reflection Hair and Beauty Centre

Book a Zen Spa pedicure for Dhs 165 and get a 20% discount. Alternatively, intensify your nail art with Accent Nail by painting all of your nails the same colour except for one or two fingers, the most popular being the ring finger also known as the ‘fourth finger manicure’. Book a GELeration nails and get two Minx Underwear or a different nail colour for one or two fingers for free. If you need to get rid of the holiday inches then book two sessions of the Universal Contour Wrap, the only scientifically proven inch loss treatment that guarantees a minimum of 6-inch loss in the first session, and get them for Dhs 600. Finally, book a full head or part head of highlights and receive a free hair conditioning treatment. Clients new to Reflection or existing clients who introduce a new client to Reflection can enjoy a 15% discount on all treatments booked. Call 04-3944595 or visit www.reflectionhairandbeautycentre.com.

The Spa, The Address Dubai Marina

The Citrus Summer Detox at The Spa allows you to bask in the natural effects of pink grapefruit, green rosemary, and juniper berry, with a treatment that soothes and stimulates skin.

Drawing on the strengthening and detoxifying effects of these fruits, combined with exfoliation from ground olive grains, all coupled with layers of gels and oils and foot reflex pressure massages, encourages the release of toxins, your skin will be left feeling soft and nourished. This 50-minute treatment is priced at Dhs 375. Call 04-4367424 or email spa.dubaimarina@theaddress.com.

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Purity Aesthetic Centre

Caviar Clinic’s red clover Growth Complex Hair Treatment is priced at Dhs 400 and is available from Purity Aesthetic Centre. All products in this three-part system are infused with Red Clover Growth Complex, a proprietary ingredient blend designed to promote fuller, thicker, stronger hair that looks and feels denser from the inside out.

The Daily Detoxifying Shampoo is a sulphatefree shampoo that instantly thickens hair while cleansing the scalp of DHT and other toxins known to clog follicles. The Daily Root Scalp Stimulator is a leave-in treatment that helps to energise the scalp with a mix of essential vitamins and nutrients, providing stimulation for fuller, denser-looking hair. The Weekly Intensive Boosting Ampule Treatment is an ultra-powerful weekly scalp treatment that is designed to provide an intensive stimulating boost to the hair and scalp, reinforcing the energising and protective effects of Caviar Clinical Daily Root and Scalp Stimulator. During September you take advantage of 20% off. Call 04-3485600.

Pastels Salon

Pastels Salon’s September promotion is guaranteed to put the flair back into all hair.

Whenever you buy either KerastaseDensifique or any product from the newly-launched Redken Curvaceous collection, you will be entered into a draw to win the same products as those that were purchased. Contact Pastels Jumeirah on 04-3883534, The Ritz-Carlton Dubai Marina Branch on 04-3995016 or the Mercato Mall branch on 04-3447883.

JetSet

Celebrity hair colourist Negin Zand will be back at JetSet Dubai from 21st to 28th September.

The celebrity client list boasts an array of stars including Angelina Jolie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Scarlett Johansson, Kate Hudson, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Aniston and Anne Hathaway amongst others. Zand uses an age-old French technique, known as ‘Balayage’. The result, sun kissed natural looking colour that can last three to four months between appointments. Call 050-2988787. www.mydubaiconnection.com 8/26/13 2:19 PM

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BEAUTY & bodycare

Special offers Jasmine Spa, Grand Millennium Dubai

Treat yourself with a relaxing Balinese Massage followed with an invigorating chocolate body treat for her or an African adventure body treat for him. Top your journey with a pampering facial. Book this 120-minute package and have a spa experience to remember for only Dhs 549 net per person.

Email spa.reception@grandmill-dubai.com or visit www.grandmillenniumdubai.com.

The Spa, The Palace Downtown Dubai

With the newly-launched ‘Royal Orange Oasis Ritual’ you will feel your senses awaken with a top-to-toe ritual that envelops you in revitalising citrus sensations. Aimed at protecting skin from dryness and premature ageing, while providing rejuvenation and antioxidants for firmer skin, this 120-minute treatment also repairs sun-damaged skin and is priced at Dhs 777 until 30th September or Dhs 1,100 from October onwards. Call 04-4287805, or email SPAWomen@thepalace-dubai.com or SpaMen@thepalace-dubai.com.

Balance Wellness Club

Balance Wellness Club has announced a gamut of special offers as part of its second anniversary celebrations in September. Sign up for a two-month yoga membership (unlimited classes) to gain an additional two months of complimentary access to yoga classes. The two-month yoga membership is available for Dhs 900. Additionally, Altearah Bio’s Organic Colour Therapy is a unique and original concept that harmonises vibrations and wavelengths associated with colours around us.

Colour therapy helps synchronise existing and potential energies to rejuvenate the mind and body. Originally priced at Dhs 425, Balance brings this invigorating therapy to you at a special price of Dhs 299 from 1st September to 15th October. Call 04-3847010 or info.balance@landmarkgroup.com.

Rebecca Treston @Euromed

During September on Mondays only, receive a package of one Ultrasound Cavitation (fat melting) and one Radiofrequency (skin tightening) treatment for the body for Dhs 1,400, saving Dhs 1,400. Call 04-3945422.

JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort

The Double-Facial at JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort combines a Quick Fix Elemis Facial with another facial specially created by one of the world’s most respected and sought after hairstylists, Kevin Murphy. Designed for your hair and scalp, it involves a soothing cleansing of your hair, removing silicones and other unwanted products. Delicately softened with moisturiser, your hair will feel softer and fuller after this 60-minute treatment, which is priced at Dhs 295. Call 04-8145810 or email thespa@jaresorts.com.

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BEAUTY & bodycare

Special offers Akaru Spa, Jumeirah Creekside Hotel

Everyone needs to escape the world and indulge in a few hours of pampering. Akaru spa offers you the opportunity to enjoy three treatments and only pay for two. This is valid on treatments of minimum 60 minutes and the cheaper treatment is complimentary. All treatments must be taking by the same person, this is not in conjunction with other offers and it is valid until 30th September. Call 04-2308565 or email JCHakaruspa@jumeirah.com.

Sisters Beauty Lounge

Sisters Beauty Lounge at The Dubai Mall has announced the launch of a new crosspromotion organised in collaboration with Caboodle Pamper & Play, a unique playhouse that offers ‘edutainment’ for kids. Bearing no end date, the promotion scheme allows Sisters’ clients to take their receipt to Caboodle and get a child two hours of play time for the price of one, any day between Sunday and Wednesday. No minimum spend is required but only receipts valid within a one-month period will be honoured to avail of the special deal. Visit www.sistersbeautylounge.com or www.caboodle.ae.

Amara, Park Hyatt Dubai

During September, the Amara Spa team is offering a special package designed to nourish and revitalise. The Winter Radiance package incorporates a 60-minute Rose of Arabia massage followed by a 30-minute booster facial and is priced at Dhs 650. Call 04-6021660.

YHI Spa, Meliá Dubai

The YHI De-stress package is perfect for those who are time conscious but want glowing results. It combines a 30-minute wellness back massage followed by a mini facial that uses products from NaturaBisse.

Alternatively, the YHI Rejuvenate treatment caters for guests who are looking for complete pampering with a 60-minute full body massage followed by a 60-minute facial.

The De-stress package is Dhs 295 and the Rejuvenate package is Dhs 495 and both are valid from 1st to 30th September and subject to availability. Call 04-3767475 or email yhi.spa.dubai@melia.com.

Club Olympus Spa & Fitness, Hyatt Regency

This month, relieve stress with a blissful escape for aching and tired feet with the Foot Rejuvenation Therapy at Club Olympus Spa & Fitness at Hyatt Regency. This 60-minute treatment uses products from Pañpuri containing 100% pure essential oils, exotic and benefitproven herbs and includes a rejuvenating foot scrub, a mask to moisturise and soothe, and finally a blissful massage. This treatment is priced at Dhs 320. Call 04-2096802.

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BEAUTY & bodycare

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n India facial exercises have been practiced through yoga for many centuries. It is well known that the benefits of facial exercises are different from those of skincare products. Skin creams and lotions act just on the skin, while to exercise the face means to work its muscles and have a well-textured, toned and healthier looking complexion. To see for yourself, just follow a few simple exercises for 10 minutes daily.

Eye exercises

The skin around the eyes is the thinnest and most fragile skin found on the body. As the eyes are the central feature that most people focus on when talking to us, start with a few exercises to improve this area.

Gently place your fingers underneath your eyes and use the muscles of the lower lids to lift the weight of your fingers, then release. Do this 20 times, ideally twice a day. Next, sit upright with your eyes closed and relaxed. While keeping your eyes closed, first look down and then look up as far as possible. Repeat 10 times. Finally, looking straight ahead with your eyes open, look up then down, while keeping your head still. Then look left and right - repeat 10 times.

Lip exercises

Purse your lips together then lift them towards your nose and keep them there for 5 counts, relax and repeat 5 times. Next, keep your lips closed and your teeth together. Smile as broadly as possible without opening your lips and hold for 5 counts. As you relax the smile, turn your lips into a pointed kiss. Keep it there for 5 counts and relax - repeat 10 times.

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Cheeks

Have a relaxed smile with your lips closed and then suck in your cheeks towards and on to your teeth. Hold this for 10 counts, relax and repeat 10 times. Keeping your teeth and lips closed, blow air under your top lip and hold it there for 10 counts, then move it to your left cheek side, hold for 10, to your lower lip, hold for 10, and then to your right cheek side while holding it for a count of 10. Repeat 5 times.

The forehead

The area on the forehead can easily become lined and full of wrinkles, and facial exercises can be a great help.

Frown as much as possible and try to bring your eyebrows over your eyes while pulling the eyebrows toward one another. Then lift your eyebrow as far as possible while opening your eyes as wide as you can. Repeat 5 times.

Neck exercises

Sit up, tilt your head back and look at the ceiling - while keeping your lips closed start a chewing movement. You will feel the muscles working in your neck and throat area. Repeat 20 times.

While in this position, you can try another simple neck exercise by puckering your lips together into a kiss. Next, stretch the kiss as if you were trying to kiss the ceiling. Keep your lips puckered for 10 counts, then relax, bring your head back to normal and repeat 5 times. These are great anti-double chin exercises. www.mydubaiconnection.com 8/26/13 2:20 PM

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BEAUTY & bodycare

Universal Contour Wrap, Reflection Hair and Beauty Centre

The AntiAgeing Facial @ Midas Touch Med Spa

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There are many weight loss treatments around, but how many offer scientifically-proven instant results? Enter the Universal Contour Wrap that guarantees a minimum 6-inch loss in the first session.

What’s it for?

Tests revealed that this treatment created measured and sustained inch loss for all those tested.

Great for an instant bikini boost or a night out.

Midas Touch Med Spa offers a range of services for skin care, laser treatments, Botox, fillers and plastic surgery. The first impression for me when I visited was that it is definitely more of a clinic than a spa, but I suppose that is to be expected when the focus is more on results and less on clinic aesthetics.

What’s involved?

What’s involved?

Warm clay-soaked bandages are wrapped around the entire body and once applied you get to lie back, encased in a thermal suit, and relax for an hour while the treatment gets to work. This unique blend of mineral-rich clay cleanses and detoxifies the body while actively compressing soft fatty tissues which creates instant and lasting inch loss. Following the treatment, the solution is still in your skin and the detoxification and tightening process can continue for three to four days, giving further weight loss.

After the initial consultation, in which skincare expert Dr Mona Merhej took seconds to confirm my sensitive skin, my skin was cleansed ready for the Microdermabrasion which removes the dead skin cells, pigmentation and sun damage.

This was followed by RF (Radio Frequency), to tighten and lift my face and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The final stage was the collagen mask, which was left on for about 15 minutes to help to boost collagen.

What are the results?

What are the results?

After pre- and post-measuring on all areas of my body I lost a total of over 10 inches. I can honestly say that I looked and felt considerably lighter this really does work! To fully benefit from this treatment a course of wraps is recommended.

How much?

During September you can book two sessions and pay only Dhs 600.

You could take advantage of the hour that this treatment takes by making the most of your visit to Reflection. I used my hour enjoying a Jessica Zen Spa Pedicure. Bliss! The Jessica Zen Spa Pedicure is priced at Dhs 165.

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75 minutes later and I walked out with ever so slightly tingly skin (from the Microdermabrasion) and a glowing complexion.

The real results were better seen the next day when my skin looked fresher and more toned, the fine lines had reduced and sun spots were definitely improved. If you want relaxation go to a spa, if you want results go and see Mona.

How much?

The anti-ageing facial, which includes Microdermabrasion, RF and the collagen mask, is priced at Dhs 1,200. A package of six sessions is priced at Dhs 6,000.

Midas Touch Med Spa is located in Mazaya Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road. Call 04-3219199 for an appointment. -L.C. www.mydubaiconnection.com 8/26/13 2:20 PM

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BEAUTY & bodycare

Redken Chemistry @ Beyond Beauty

If your hair is not surviving the summer heat very well, or is dry, damaged and a little bit upset, then I’ve got the perfect d este T solution for & Tried you. Redken Chemistry is available at Beyond Beauty, it offers intense, customised deep conditioning treatments for whatever your hair needs and is great for distressed hair.

Redken Chemistry offers six “shots” that can be blended for truly personalised solutions; If you’re looking for the perfect local spot for Extreme Shot Phase for distressed hair, Colour a bit of indulgence then look no further, as I Extend Shot Phase for colour-treated hair, have a royal treat for you!

Clear Moisture Shot Phase for normal/dry hair, All Soft Shot Phase for dry/brittle hair, What’s involved?

Smooth Lock Shot Phase for very dry/unruly The therapist started with a honey and hair, Real Control Shot Phase for dense/dry/ almond scrub to exfoliate my skin to help sensitised hair and Time Reset Filler Shot remove any toxins and get rid of impurities.

Phase for porous, age-weakened hair.

The honey mask was applied, which helps to replenish, nourish and hydrate the skin, I was then wrapped up for 20 minutes. The wrap What’s involved? was removed and a moisturiser was applied It’s simple! My hair was shampooed and then and then I was treated to a neck and shoulder the shot worked through my hair, this was massage. followed by a spray that ‘seals’ the shot and the excess rinsed away. My hair was then blowdried to perfection.

What are the results?

My skin was lovely afterwards, it felt hydrated and soft. It also had a gorgeous glow What are the results? and felt really moisturised.

My hair felt really soft and looked incredibly shiny. A quick, simple fix for distressed hair!

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How much?

The Royal Indulgence body scrub and wrap lasts for one hour and 45 minutes and is priced at Dhs 325.

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How much?

The Redken Chemistry Shot treatment is priced at Dhs 150. Prices for a wash and blowdry start from Dhs 80 for short hair.

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Extreme , or a new way of

detox life?

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’m not usually a ‘sickie’ person but for the past six months I’ve been ill… constantly, with an array of colds, flus and infections.

Each time doctors have prescribed antibiotics and sent me on my way, and then there’s the lethargy, IBS and insomnia.

Realising that something was clearly wrong I took myself off to the world-renowned Viva Mayr Clinic in Austria. The Viva Mayr Clinic has somewhat of a cult-like following of devotees and is probably best known for its effective weight loss, but this is actually a side effect of their focus on healing the body’s digestive system for your overall health, and the detox programmes it prescribes.

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Mayr Medicine believes that by cleansing your gut and improving your digestion many ailments can be avoided or even cured.

Everyone at the clinic is treated on an individual basis and contrary to what you may have read, you will not be expected to fast on just tea and stale bread! Individual food programmes are set by your doctor according to their diagnosis, but the rules are simple and the same for everyone: • Chew as much as possible - as a rule of thumb every mouthful must be chewed around 40 times.

• Eat nothing raw after 4pm.

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• Make sure there are no distractions while you are eating and take plenty of time while eating.

• Stop when you are full!

And the age old saying ‘breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner as a pauper’ holds great weight at Viva Mayr.

The Viva Mayr Clinic sits on the shores of the beautiful Lake Worth in southern Austria and every room has a view of the lake.

Everything is clean, comfortable, modern, bright and airy. I relaxed almost immediately and the “there’s something I should be doing” panicky feeling I have most of the time evaporated within the first few hours. The clinic is run by Dr Harald Stossier and his wife Christine, who both exude health and serenity - I was clearly in the right place.

Viva Mayr doctors use applied Kinesiology and standard health checks to diagnose all sorts of troubles - major and minor. While I was there I met a 70 year old man with diabetes who was there to control the disease and lose weight, a 24 year old girl who was diagnosed with candida and metal poisoning (from her braces!), and a man with migraines who was there as the clinic had previously cured his wife’s incapacitating migraines from which she had suffered for years.

On arrival I was diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) which I have suffered with since I was a child, a Vitamin B and D deficiency, a gluten and lactose intolerance, stress, and glandular fever (the cause of all the recent illnesses). Viva Mayr swung into action and I was recommended various treatments to detox, de-stress and get me healthy again.

After a few days of abdominal massages, vitamins (given intravenously for greater effect), morning Epsom salts to cleanse the gut and magnesium base powder three times a day to reduce acidity - I was definitely feeling a transformation. I also caught up on about 15 years of lost sleep thanks largely to the utterly peaceful surroundings, but also to a red button next to my bed which disconnected all the electromagnetic airwaves www.mydubaiconnection.com Connector Master Layout - September 2013.indd 97

My top tips for Viva Mayr • Chew - or be hungry, you have been warned!

• Go with an open mind - be ready to take everything on board.

• Don’t cheat - it’s really not worth it.

• Go!

-Louise in the room to maximise peaceful slumber!

If you’re feeling energetic in between all the treatments on offer (my favourites being the Colour Light therapy and the Oxygen therapy) then there’s a gym, Nordic walks and personal training sessions. If you’re not, then make the most of the lake, pool, steam rooms and saunas.

Until I went to the clinic I just ate, not really thinking about what I was eating.

Not that I ate particularly badly but I did indulge, I ate at all the wrong times and had a tendency to throw my food down while sitting at my desk. What you will learn is that by reducing the number of meals that we consume and their content, we ease the burden placed on our digestive system and this, it seems, is the key to it all. By digesting properly we can cure a wide range of ailments including obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure.

When I left the clinic (3 kilos lighter!), I felt amazing - healthier, stronger and refreshed.

The Viva Mayr Clinic has worked its magic and I will definitely be going back!

The minimum recommended stay at Viva Mayr is seven days, and for best results they recommend a 10-day stay. For further information, visit www.viva-mayr.com.

The Drs Stossier are coming to Dubai on 19th, 20th & 21st November. To make your appointment call Dubai Herbal Treatment Centre on 04-3351200. If you have any questions related to your family’s health you can ask the Drs Stossier by writing to editorial@connector-dubai.com.

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how to relax?

Do you even know

The mad rush to achieve and succeed often comes at the cost of mental and physical health. The ability to relax is a key factor in reducing stress as it can relieve the negative health effects of the body’s stress response - but do you even know how to unwind? master, but it is well worth the effort. Begin by watching a few YouTube meditation tutorials for beginners and see if it works for you.

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hen anxiety is taking a toll, your body knows it. You have trouble sleeping, eating and focussing.

You suffer headaches, stomach upsets and might even have a panic attack.

Relaxation is one of the most effective self-help activities for mental health and is an effective measure to prevent the development of anxiety and stress. Planned relaxation calms anxiety and helps your body and mind recuperate from everyday strains and pressures.

Here are some ideas you might want to try if stress is affecting you:

Exercise every day. This is the bestknown, scientifically proven way to drastically reduce stress. You will be amazed at how much easier it is to overcome stress if you exercise regularly.

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Practice breathing techniques. If ‘fullon’ meditation is not for you, spend some time each day just concentrating on slowing your breathing. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Inhale deeply as you count to five, hold your breath for five seconds, then exhale slowly, counting to five. Do this ten times to relax your muscles and nerves.

As you breathe out, visualise the stress and tension leaving your body through your breath.

This is an easy path to self-calm, provided you remember to resort to it.

Make healthy dietary choices. Eating well can help your body feel balanced and healthy, making you less susceptible to spikes in blood sugar and feelings of anxiety. Try to practice moderation when it comes to the consumption of refined sugar and caffeine. Eat fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Eat plenty of low-calorie protein such as chicken and fish.

Take a multi-vitamin. Vitamin B and Vitamin D are especially good for relaxation.

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New season, new friends Like many other cities accommodating expats the world over, Dubai is no exception to transition. As places grow, changes occur and faces come and go. But it is not always easy to say goodbye to loved ones, be it partners, friends, or family. Summer in particular is rife for up-and-goers. But let’s face it, if things do not change, new opportunities do not arise and everything stays the same. Everything happens for a reason.

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Well, you cannot stop people from flying the nest, but use that as an opportunity to brighten up your life and make a fresh start. It is more than likely that the dear friend/brother/ lover is only an email away or a short plane flight across the waters. Before they leave, if they have not already, organise a party to remember; present the friend with an address book, filled in by everybody, to make their departure a memorable one and to make sure they keep in touch. It is not the end of the world, even if it seems like it at the time.

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HEALTHY living club and on the beach. They will be in need of a friend, so get chatting. And do not forget the existing friends you have - make the most of their candidness to stop you wallowing and do not shut people out. Organise evenings out on the tiles, dinner parties or coffee afternoons where you can while away the hours with your friends and introduce new ones to the clan. You may even be in good stead to start your own social group for people in similar situations. It is always good to talk, and you will be surprised at the ideas others may have.

Splash out on a night at a charity dinner, you will be having fun while donating to a good cause. Or organise your own fundraising event. Many charities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi appreciate the help and support, and it gets you out of the house and it means you have to contact complete strangers - you never know what new friendships may come out of that, not to mention the gratification and feel good factor. It is always better to be with someone worse off than you.

Read a book. When the weather gets cooler, take yourself off to one of the parks, find a comfy grassy patch and get stuck in. Take a picnic, Frisbee and some friends to liven the trip.

In the meantime, get your short-term fix down the gym. You do not have to be a member, you can go to most classes as a non-member for little extra charge; get the endorphins going and make yourself a healthier, happier person. Even joining a gym and getting a personal instructor is not out of the question. Throw yourself into one last boost before the beach season sets in - you want to feel comfortable in that bikini after all. Go with a friend for incentive.

If it is the calm life you are after, there are uncountable numbers of meditation, yoga and

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pilates classes in Dubai. Go to just one and, more often than not, you will find yourself addicted. A day at one of the luxurious spas Dubai has to offer may also be a terrific tonic for your woes.

Those suffering with outright depression and panic attacks from the departure of a loved one may sleep peacefully knowing that there are many fantastic holistic centres opening up if the thought of seeing the orthodox doctor puts you off. Bach Flower Remedies were created specifically to deal with emotions and there are a handful of certified people around the city to help.

Or, why not decorate your apartment or villa?

Nip down to the old Bastakiya district and you can pick up all sorts of fabulous silks to turn into throws and cushions to brighten up your home. Dig out nifty nick-nacks from the cluster of shops in that area, you will be amazed how creative you can be while feeding off your own sadness. While you are there, try out some of the local restaurants hidden in the nooks and crannies. The food is delicious and extremely cheap, not to mention cultural.

Talking of which, Dubai is rampant with local custom. You can take trips into the desert to see falcons and sample the Bedouin life. It is all on your doorstep. Do not get trapped in the routine of ‘modern Dubai’. Tour companies can get you out on trips and help you learn things you never new existed. It could be a great day out.

The joy of this city, of course, is that nowhere is too far away. A jaunt to the east coast of the UAE might clear the head. Either on your own on a silent retreat, or as an adventure with a gaggle of chums, it is only an hour or so to Fujeirah for some great snorkelling and diving. The rest of the Gulf, the Far East and the southern territories are a lot more accessible than Europe or elsewhere.

You can get over to Thailand, Goa, Jordon or Beirut in a matter of hours. Dubai is very central to wild and exciting places that you always say you will go to but never do. Make it a ‘do’ while you are on your downer.

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IBS and digestion problems Do you suffer from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) or digestion problems?

Do you have to run to the toilet sometimes, or have abdominal pain, bloating, loose motion or constipation? If so you are not alone.

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ore than one in 10 people are likely to have IBS or digestion problems at some time in their life. With some it may occur once or twice, while others have problems for years.

For many people, IBS and digestion problems are something that they keep quiet - nobody likes to discuss their embarrassing illnesses.

So often they try and deal with it in secret by taking medication or hoping that it will pass.

It may have started by eating something that did not agree with your gut, or you may have an intolerance to a certain food type. In a lot of cases psychological stress, anger and anxietyprovoking events trigger the release of stress hormones, and these affect the gut. People often say that it started after some stressful event in their lives, and that it becomes worse when they are under pressure. Medication can help ease the

abdominal pain and help regulate your bowel habits but this may be a temporary solution.

Dr Huafei Li, an Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor based in Dubai explains, “acupuncture treatment for IBS and digestion problems focuses on treating the source of the problem naturally. Some of my patients avoid certain events such as eating out or business meetings because they are worried they may have a sudden attack. It’s important to get treatment before it gets worse. For psychological and stress induced cases I’ll take special acupoints to provide stress relief. The acupoints can also help the internal organs to work in harmony. Then I focus on treating the symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, loose motion or constipation. Often patients find their symptoms are reduced within a few hours of treatment and they start to feel normal again after a few days. Some patients with more serious cases may have to follow up with regular maintenance treatments every few weeks to make sure their stress levels and embarrassing symptoms are kept at bay”.

There are things you can do to help yourself.

Eat a healthy natural diet, and keep a food diary to monitor your intake and food triggers.

Find ways to relax and control stress by having a regular acupuncture treatment to help relieve your stress levels and symptoms. Don’t put up with it in secret, get help so that you can return to a happy normal life again.

With thanks to Dr Huafei Li, who treats patients for all kind of problems such as IBS and digestion problems, chronic pain, infertility problems (support for IVF), PCOS, smoking addiction, menopause and more at a leading medical centre in Dubai.

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T A HE e h t Beat Planning to exercise in hot weather?

Carole Holditch looks at how to stay safe in the extreme heat.

How hot weather affects your body

Exercising in hot weather puts extra stress on your heart and lungs. Both the exercise itself and the air temperature increase your body temperature. To dissipate heat, more blood circulates through your skin, leaving less blood for your muscles, which increases your heart rate.

If the humidity is high, your body faces added stress because sweat doesn’t readily evaporate from your skin pushing your temperature higher.

Under normal conditions, your skin, blood vessels and perspiration level adjust to the heat.

But these natural cooling systems may fail if you are exposed to high temperatures and humidity for too long.

Keep it cool

To avoid heat-related illnesses, keep these basic precautions in mind: Take it slow. Take it easy at first, as your body adapts to the heat you can gradually increase the length and intensity of your workouts. If you have a chronic medical condition or take medication, ask your doctor if you need to take additional precautions.

Drink plenty of fluids. Your body’s ability to sweat and cool down depends on adequate rehydration. Drink plenty of water while you are working out - even if you don’t feel thirsty.

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cooling by letting more air pass over your body.

Avoid dark colours, which can absorb the heat.

Avoid midday sun. Exercise in the morning or evening, when it is likely to be cooler outdoors, rather than the middle of the day.

Wear sunscreen. Sunburn decreases your body’s ability to cool itself.

Have a backup plan. If you are concerned about the heat or humidity, stay indoors. Work out at the gym, walk laps inside the mall or climb stairs inside an air-conditioned building.

Get creative at home: You have a nice cool air-conditioned apartment or villa, now is the time to pull out those workout DVDs you’ve been wanting to try, or learn how to bring your yoga practice home.

Go swimming: If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to start incorporating swimming into your fitness regime, summer is it. Pool or sea time is a must. Many clubs offer water aerobics and even Aqua Zumba so there are no excuses if you need group motivation.

Location counts: On extremely hot days, running on asphalt can make you feel like you’re roasting yourself. Try running in shaded tree-lined parks or along breezy beach shorelines where it can be up to 10 degrees cooler. This way, you will be able to extend your workouts longer and you won’t feel so whipped at the end.

Work out indoors: Even if you are antigyms, now is the time to find a gym that may appeal to you. Even if you don’t want to sign your life away to a gym membership, many gyms are hunting for business during the summer months and will eagerly hand out free trial memberships or offer other incentives.

Play it safe

Stop exercising at the first hint of a heatrelated illness. Signs and symptoms may include: weakness, headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting and a rapid heartbeat.

If you suspect a heat-related illness, get out of the heat. Drink water, and wet and fan your skin.

Regular exercise is important but do not let your workouts put your health at risk.

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ubai London Clinic has established a reputation of excellence in healthcare, with over 25 years of experience.The clinic consists of three branches including the Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital on Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai Festival City branch and their newest facility on Al Wasl Road the Aesthetic, Dermatology and Dental Centre, which specialises in dermatology, aesthetics, all cosmetic and aesthetic surgeries, hair replant surgery and anti-ageing treatments including bio-identical hormone replacement and hormone balancing for couples.

Dubai London Clinic combines the latest technology and knowledge in modern medicine with renowned practitioners in their field offering the finest private healthcare in Dubai with international standards. A patient centred environment means clients are treated with care, compassion and high quality service at a competitive price.

Part of the world’s leading health and fitness chain, Fitness First Middle East is dedicated to offering its members world class amenities. Recently, in their Mirdif City Centre club, they have opened a luxurious indoor pool to help people not only get fit, but also relax and get toned escaping the outdoor UAE heat while still enjoying the beautiful views over the Mirdif area. There are also specific timings for ladies to enjoy this exclusive facility that is equipped with separate changing rooms alongside sauna and steam relaxation areas. Fitness First has also added separate, fully-equipped training areas dedicated for ladies only. These areas provide the latest innovation in the fitness industry with Queenax and Lifescape to enhance this platinum-feel club. Queenax and Lifescape are two new training systems committed to providing an efficient and productive workout experience for its members. In addition, check out the Ladies Only road shows taking place next month in the Fitness First Ladies Only Clubs in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Experts will conduct seminars on the importance of nutrition and the importance of screening for breast cancer along with Zumba pink-themed classes and other fun activities. Visit www.fitnessfirst-me.com.

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Health update Australian fever

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Filmed against the rugged landscapes of Australia, the Laura Kate workout trumps a unique style of training, blending body resistance, yoga, fitball, balance and aerobic paced moves, specially designed to burn calories, sculpt and rejuvenate from within. Available to be downloaded or streamed anytime, anywhere, Founder of Laura Kate Australia and brainchild behind the style of training is Laura Kate, an Australian expat based in Dubai. Visit www.laurakateaustralia.com.

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Internationally renowned fitness company Physique 57 announced the launch of its first international location in Dubai with the opening of a state-ofthe-art boutique studio in the heart of Jumeirah. Until the official opening of the studio at CityWalk, Physique 57 is temporarily setting up shop and holding classes at DUCTAC, Mall of the Emirates. The classes will follow the signature Physique 57 method, an innovative programme that is renowned for sculpting bodies and changing lives. Visit www.physique57dubai.com or email info@physique57dubai.com.

Dance classes

James & Alex Dance Studios’ located in the heart of Dubai Media City, new autumn term for contemporary dance will begin on Sunday 8th September.

Contemporary Courses will run in blocks of seven weeks for dancers to move up through the various levels from beginners to intermediates and all the way to advanced, enhancing their technique and creative skills with every step. Additionally, contemporary dance drop-in classes will also be held every Tuesday evening for beginners and every Thursday evening for improvers/intermediates. The seven week contemporary courses start from dhs 490 for 60-minute sessions or dhs 665 for 90-minute sessions. the contemporary drop in classes are Dhs 65 per session. Packages are available at the studios for a variety of drop in dance classes this autumn starting from Dhs 720 for 12 sessions, including contemporary.

Visit www.jamesandalex.com or call 04-4470773.

Drum for health

Dubai Drums famous full moon desert drumming will commence again on 18th October in Al Awir. A great event for the entire family that is an evening to be remembered. Drumming under the moon, great atmosphere and super desert barbecue. For bookings call 056-7442129 or 050-6139180 or email fullmoon@dubaidrums.com.

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Your Horoscope

VIRGO 23 Aug - 22 Sep

by Capella

PISCES 18 Feb - 19 Mar

Venus, the planet of love, makes a brilliant aspect to dreamy Neptune in an area of your chart which represents partnerships, so if you have yet to meet that very special person look out for them around the 14th, when someone may be inspired and intrigued with your ability to draw them into a lively conversation at a glamorous social event.

The easy energy flow that comes from Venus making a brilliant aspect to your solar ruler, Neptune, on the 14th, indicates a successful creative period, a lot of hard work, but with long term results. Give some deep thought to any ideas put to you by partners, business, personal, or influential friends who have your best interests at heart.

LIBRA 23 Sep – 22 Oct

If you are not already settled in a relationship be prepared for someone to enchant you with a very unusual approach. Alternatively, existing partners may express their love for you in a way you least expected. They may hope to impress you, particularly around the 14/16th. You can’t say that you have not been warned – romance is in the air.

Partners, either business or personal, are likely to be in a challenging mood with their budgets and if you haven’t recently been making some financial cut backs you may find you will have to think again, particularly around the 14th, when you should find yourself having to be a lot more thrifty over spoiling everyone with luxury items.

SCORPIO 23 Oct - 21 Nov

With serious Saturn in Scorpio you may feel you have things under control, but nevertheless whilst you take two steps forward you may have to take one step back with every effort you make between the 6-9th. Venus moves into Scorpio on the 11th, so look forward to being very much admired for the inspiring example you are to a younger person.

SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov - 21 Dec

At this time of the year the Sun is always in the uppermost part of your chart, so you should be making the most of a seasonal feel good factor. Enjoy some sensational and unusual activities that could even bring financial gain through some sort of mental work. Any outstanding legal issues should be satisfactorily resolved.

ARIES 20 Mar - 19 Apr

TAURUS 20 Apr - 20 May

Enjoy the company of some elderly friends, siblings or neighbours, when given the opportunity, because they will support you in a project you might hope to start.

Partners might not be amused between the 17/19th at your proposed antics, as they see it, but any tantrums will be short lived and by the 25th all should be well with your world.

GEMINI 21 May - 20 Jun

Domestic interests hold a strong sway over any career progress you are likely to make whilst Neptune sits in the uppermost part of your chart. Any high aspirations are likely to be impractical, so it’s no good pretending otherwise. Nevertheless, the hard work and effort you do put into your daily chores will be much rewarded.

CANCER 21 Jun - 22 Jul

CAPRICORN 22 Dec - 19 Jan

Numerous overseas connections, be it people or property, may keep you busy adjusting to new ideas or attitudes.

Regardless of feeling a financial pinch a trip abroad might be the answer to get a proper perspective of any cut-backs you need to develop. It might even help to create a new and invigorating home life offering a freer lifestyle.

Everyone needs to be fully informed about financial issues, so there can be no surprises when you tell them what your plans are, hopefully before the full Moon on the 19th which can flood emotions. Mercury and Jupiter also make a difficult aspect to each other so conversations may get a little heated. By the 25th peace and harmony reigns again.

AQUARIUS 20 Jan - 17 Feb

LEO 23 Jul - 22 Aug

You may feel like a busy bee rushing around on numerous short journeys, when you probably won’t initially be pleased to find your time fully occupied with other peoples’ needs. There is a very responsible job in the offing, low key, low pay, but rewarding in a workplace of a humanitarian nature. It may not be immediately obvious unless you seek it out.

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CULTURAL/SOCIAL/CHARITY/ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT GROUPS CULTURAL & SOCIAL GROUPS Abu Dhabi Falcons Ice Hockey Club............... 02 445 6732 Website: www.abufalcons.com Abu Dhabi Netball League............................. 050 445 3068 www.abudhabinetball.com, contact@abudhabinetball.com American Business Council (ABC)....................... 379 1414 admin@abcdubai.com, www.abcdubai.com American Business Group................................ 02 671 1141 Abu Dhabi - Contact: Renee Nearpass, Exec. Director Email: abgroup@emirates.net.ae, www.abg-ad.com American Women’s Association..................... 050 725 7652 Email: awa_of_dubai@yahoo.com, www.awadubai.org ANZA Australia/New Zealand Association Check website for more details - www.anzauae.org Art of Living Foundation................................ 050 458 9196 Sangeeta, www.artofliving.org Australian Business In the Gulf (ABIG).............. 367 2437 Email: abigdxb@emirates.net.ae Belgium & Luxembourg Society.................... 050 448 6440 Email: belgianclub@yahoo.com British Business Group.......................................... 397 0303 Email: enquiries@britbiz-uae.com, www.britbiz-uae.com Christ Church, Jebel Ali................. 050 758 1469, 884 5436 Services: Fri. 9:30am (w/ children’s groups) & Sun. 7:30pm Circulo Latinas Dubai - circulolatinasdubai@hotmail.com, www.circulolatinasdubai.com (1st Monday of each month) Dubai Archery Group............................................ 361 7530 Simon Linton - office.............................................. 221 5839 Dubai Arts and Crafts Web Group http://groups.msn.com/dubaiartscrafts Dubai Autism Center............................................. 398 6862 Fax: 04-3988262, PO Box 103737, Dubai Provides information, support, advice, diagnosis assessment and training to parents / professional.

Dubai Caledonian Society.............................. 055 661 3615 Email: membership@dubaicaledoniansociety.com www.dubaicaledoniansociety.com Dubai Chamber Orchestra............................. 050 625 2936 dubaichamberorchestra@hotmail.com, www.dubaiorchestra.org Dubai Concert Committee www.dubaiconcertcommittee.com Dubai Drama Group....................................... 050 769 8963 dubaidramagroup@hotmail.com, www.dubaidramagroup.org Dubai Evangelical Church Centre........................ 884 6630 Arabic & English Services, Friday 10am Dubai Flying Dragons (Boating/Water sport in UAE) info@DubaiDragons.com, www.DubaiFlyingDragons.com Dubai Harmony - Ladies 4 part harmony chorus ....................................................... 056 690 7052 / 394 3338 Dubai International Art Centre............................ 344 4398 www.artdubai.com, email: artdubai@eim.ae Dubai International Women’s Club...................... 344 2389 Email: diwc@emirates.net.ae Dubai Irish Society.................... www.dubaiirishsociety.com Dubai Ladies Bridge Club........call Jan Irvine 050 645 4395

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Dubai Manx Society............................................... 394 3185 Email: manxman@emirates.net.ae, www.dubaimanxsociety.com, David Sims......... 050 453 4956 Dubai Natural History Group............................... 394 8871 Every 1st Sunday of the month. Ctc: Valerie Chalmers Dubai Quilters’ Guild...www.dubaiquiltersguild.wordpress.com Dubai Roadsters..................................................... 339 4453 Every Sun./Tues. 7pm. 1-2 hrs cycling. Email: info@wbs.ae Dubai Roadsters Long Cycle................................. 339 4453 Every Friday, 6:30am (Oct-Apr) 6:00am (May-Sept) Dubai Rowing & Sculling Club.....rowingindubai@gmail.com www.dubairowingandscullingclub.com Dubai St. George’s Society.....................email: dsgs@eim.ae Andy Marshall.....050 6522 548 / Jan.............. 050 457 0161 Dubai Welsh Society.................www.dubaiwelshsociety.com Chairman: David Hicks............email: davidrchicks@aol.com Sec: Helen Thomas, email: helenthomas155@yahoo.co.uk Marc Corcoran................................. 394 0762, 050 645 3179 Email: mcorcorn@emirates.net.ae Dubai Wind Band........................................... 050 651 8902 Email: hg@emirates.net.ae Dubai Women’s Football Association....... .www.dubaiwfa.com Emirates Arthritis Foundation.............................. 348 7035 Non-profit organization offering support groups & information for people with Arthritis.

Facebook: Emirates Arthritis Foundation E-mail: info@arthritis.ae, Website: www.arthritis.ae Emirates Baptist Church, Int’l.............................. 349 1596 Worship services: Friday 9:00am & 11:30am Bible Study (all ages) 10:30am Feline Friends, Dubai...................................... 050 451 0058 Abu Dhabi......02 665 5297......Al Ain............... 03 767 6492 Websites: www.kat-kalls.co.uk, www.felinefriendsuae.com Fellowship of the Emirates............................. 050 397 1316 Contemporary style service: Fridays - 9am, 11am & 1pm info@fellowshipoftheemirates.org, www.fellowshipoftheemirates.org French Business Council, www.fbcdubai.com....... 335 2362 French Speaking Ladies Association.............. 050 380 3519 President of the association: Elisabeth Pierrot - Ibrahim dubai.accueil@gmail.com; www.dubai-accueil.com German Ladies Association ........................... 050 459 1885 Sabine Khourdaji...........................www.frauenkreis-dubai.de Monthly meeting every first Sunday of the month at 10am.

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Call for monthly meetings....................................... 348 5452 Anxiety & Depression Support Group................. 365 8498 Autism Friends Support Group, CEIMC............. 423 3667 Breast Awareness Hotline...................................... 345 4000 Dr Walid Achi, Belhoul European Hosp......... 050 632 4275 Breast Cancer Support Group............................... 309 6553 Based at the American Hospital Dubai on the 1st Monday of each month at 7.30pm.

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Wafi Shopping Mall Mum & Toddler Gp..... 050 656 5837 Every Sun, Mon, & Wed from 9.30am-11.30am.

Workshops in Psychology...................................... 365 8498 Human Relations Institute

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Kings’ Revival Church Intl Ministries...........050 454 5902 / 050 893 6431, Holy Trinity Church Compound, Al Karama www.miraclesforyou.org, www.yourmiraclelife.com Library, The Old........................................ 341 4777 ext. 207 Email: theoldlibrary@hotmail.com Timings: 10am to 6pm. Except Fridays & Public Holidays.

Ockenden International...........................www.ockenden.ae UK Registered charity exclusively supporting refugees worldwide.

Playgroup at Meadows 9 Emaar Properties Jane............................ 050 466 0845/3682 283/050 657 9411 Sun-Weds 9.30-11.30am, Weds 2.30-4pm Arts & Crafts activities.

Sharjah Playgroup ctc: Joni............................. 055 153 0703 http://sharjahplaygroup.webs.com Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding 353 6666 Email: smccu@emirates.net.ae, www.cultures.ae, Mosque tours: Sat., Sun., Tue. & Thu.,10am at Jumeirah Mosque St. Mary’s Church, Dubai...................................... 335 8504 St. Lukes Church, Ras Al Khaimah........07 236 4007/050 560 3782 South African Women’s Association (SAWA).......055 508 4721 Chairperson: Yvonne Callaghan; email: admin@sawa-uae.org Tango Dubai - Paul Bradley............................ 050 645 4004 Website: www.tangodubai.com The Emirates Children’s Symphony Orchestra Conductor - Mr. Riad Kudsi............................ 050 633 5270 Email: csokudsi@emirates.net.ae UAE Photo............................... email: hbos@emirates.net.ae Every last Sunday of the month. www.uae-photo.com United Christian Church of Dubai....................... 884 6623 Evangelical Church Services. Members from more than 50 nationalities. Website: www.uccdubai.com Women’s Guild Dubai/Sharjah Jane Henderson..................394 5331, Gil Salway....394 3185 Word of Life Church, Sharjah......050 457 3836 /050 735 8117 Email: jo@samaritans.org. English Service, Fridays - 10:30am. www.samaritans.org operated by Samaritans in UK

SERVICE DIRECTORY 24-HOUR WALK - IN CLINIC Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 136 Acupuncture Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .......................................................................... 349 6333 Steven Josephs, Acupuncturist (CANADA) Emirates European Medical Centre Specialist - Huafei Li, Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner.348 1166 / 050 681 5979 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Martine Nates Top Medical Center......................................... 394 5596 Dr Yongjie Lu - Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Acupuncturist Adoption Human Relations Institute & Clinics JLT..... 365 8498 aesthetic plastic surgery Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Dr Ashok Govila....................................... 050 617 2630 Consultant Plastic Surgeon, FRCS (UK), MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery), Lifeline Medical Center JBR / Dubai Marina - 04 399 1119 allergy and asthma Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai.

Dr Michael Meurer, Consultant Dermatologist www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Mohammed Harriss MBBS, MD, DTCD, DNB, MRCP (UK) Dr Wedad Nabih Ahmed MD, MRCP (London) ambulance services American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 136 Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.. 376 8400 Anaesthesia Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Nayzak Raoof, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr James Bucknall, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Robin MacGillivray, Consultant Anaesthetist Dr Tibor Serdult, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Bassam Al Asad, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Jochen Bongardt, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Ali Ibrahim, Specialist Anaesthetist 6 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 102 Dr Nalla Sivam Natarajan, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Salma Nadir Al Mnini, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Kiran Shende, Specialist Anaesthetist Dr Yasameen Majid, Specialist Anaesthetist Andrology Deals with male health, particularly relating to the male reproductive system and urological problems.

Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr M. Istrabadi MD, FRCS, American Board of Urology Neuro Spinal Hospital…………..315 7877 / 315 7876 Dr Ramiz Atassi Ante - Natal Classes & clinics Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Mrs. Nafissa El Serafi FRCOG (UK) Dr Mrs. Ameera Zoheer MS (Alex.)

Dr Mrs. Shama Nawaz MRCOG (UK), MRCP (Ire.) Dr Mrs. Urmil Verma MBBS, FPATC, DRCOG, MRCOG, FRCOG (UK) Dr Rabab Medhi Hilmy MBBCh, CABGO Dr Tahrir A. Ali, MBChB, Diploma in Gynae & Obs., Arab Board in Gynae. & Obs., MRCOG MBChB, DGO, MRCOG, FRCOG Dr Anuja Konjety Pathi MBBS, MRCOG (UK), MD (India), DGO American Hospital Dubai......................... 050 558 5901 Frooz Afshar, Midwife Exhale Fitness Studios - JBR.......................... 424 3777 Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9102 / 255 Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr Wafa B. Sulaiman, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr Sharda Brata Ghosh, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Anti - Ageing CLINICS (Treatments) Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Ashok Govila....................................... 050 617 2630 Consultant Plastic Surgeon, FRCS (UK), MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery), Lifeline Medical Center JBR / Dubai Marina - 04 399 1119 Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 www.mydubaiconnection.com

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barber shop Amaya Men’s Salon Lamcy Plaza.................... 335 3282

art & craft classes, centres & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Lotus Educational Institute FZ-LLC............. 391 1718 Sharjah Ladies Club Art Centre................. 06 506 7733 Ballet, Piano and Violin classes.

Beauty PRODUCTs BE NATURAL Callus / Cuticle Eliminator.. 282 1555 Bio Sculpture® Gel - leading nail care............. 341 4820 info@bio-sculpture.ae, www.biosculpture.me DASHING DIVA NAIL APPLIQUES........ 282 2555 KAESO MANICURE / PEDICURE Products..282 2555 Kevin Murphy – Professional Hair Care Products. 341 4820 info@kevinmurphy-me.com, www.kevinmurphy.com.au NUBAR Nail Polish & Spa Essentials............ 282 2555

arthritis & rheumatology Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Khalid Ali Khan MRCP (Ire.) MRCPS (Glasg.)

Dr Mohsin Abbas MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCP (Glas.), CCT - UK (Rheumatology & General Medicine) Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Humeira Badsha - Specialist Internal Medicine Rheumatology, American Board Certified

AVIATION MEDICINE Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Dr Roger Akel Dr Adham Alameddin Dr Rachel Hayek Back Care Specialists Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Kerim A. Attara FRCS (Eng.), FRCS (Edin.)

Dr Deepak Bhatia FRCS (Edin.), FRCS (Glas.)

Dr Shoaib Farooq Mughal MBBS, MRCSEd (UK), FRCS (Ire) Dr Mujeeb Shaik MBBS, MS (Ortho) FRCS (Ed.) FRCS (Trauma & Ortho) UK Dr Mohamed Fouad Abdulatif MD (Ortho & Trauma), MS (Ortho & Trauma) Dr Khaldoun ElAbed MD, FRCS (UK), Dip. in Euro Spine Surgery, MSc in Health Care Management (USA) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr K. Shunnar, Consultant Neurosurgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7711 / 315 7758 Dr Abdul Karim Msaddi Dr Sebouh Kassis Dr Catalin Majer Dr Walid Othman Dr Tarek El Madhoun Wooridul Spine Centre.................................... 304 6767 Dr Chan Shik Shim, Medical Director & Consultant Neurosurgeon Dr Patrick KY Choi, Specialist Neurosurgeon Dr Chris JD Park, Specialist General Surgeon Mr. Rashid Buhari, Physiotherapist balloons Party Zone........................................................ 344 8464 www.mydubaiconnection.com

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birthday parties Funny Magicians, www.tomymagic.com... 050 657 4722 Petting Farm Parties-Poshpaws Animal Sanctuary....... ................................................................... 056 604 4091 Facebook-Poshpaws Animal-Sanctuary-Kennels-Cattery bODY CONTOURING Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon..... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 botox Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Connector SEPTEMBER | 7

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audiology clinic American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Rana Batterjee, Audiologist Ms. Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 256 Mr. Riza A.V, Audiologist

Beauty Salons Amaya Salon & Spa Downtown Burj.............. 374 1496 Amaya Salon & Spa Lamcy Plaza................... 335 1101 Chiropody Center Beauty Dept................ 050 494 4813 CACI non-surgical facelift and Micro Dermabrasion LPC for Full body & Face (CIBTAC - London) Hairdreams Salon...343 8828/ 312 2410/ 050 679 7916 Hairworks Top UK Stylists JBR, Rimal 1 Plaza Level 18-A......................... 437 0222 Spinneys Umm Suqeim, Al Wasl Rd................ 394 0777 Spinneys Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi................... 02 681 6678 Ibn Batuta Mall, China Court........................... 451 2777 Jumeirah Beach Road, next to The Palm Strip.. 385 4777 Orchid Beauty Boutique (Shj Ladies Club). 06 506 7878 Reflection Beauty Care....................394 4595, 394 9906 www.reflectionhairandbeautycentre.com roots salon, Jumeira.......................................... 344 4040 Etihad Mall Mirdif......283 9111; Al Ain..... 03 784 3686 Al Barsha..........347 3332; Novotel WTC........ 310 8206 The Hair Corridor, Jumeirah............................ 394 5622 The Hair Shop Salon, Trade Center................. 332 6616 The Hair Shop Salon, Bab Al Shams............... 809 6238 The Hair Shop Salon, Meydan Hotel............... 381 3368 The Nail Spa, Arabian Ranches Golf Club....... 452 2262 Meadows Town Centre..................................... 447 0744 Dubai Mall........................................................ 339 9078 The Aviation Club............................................. 282 1617 Ibn Batuta Mall................................................. 368 5070 Mercato............................................................. 349 7766 www.thenailspa.com The Organic Glow Beauty Lounge, Jumeirah.. 380 4666

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anti - cellulite treatments Talise Spa Madinat Jumeirah.......................... 366 6818

the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org bREAST AUGMENTATION Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon..... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 BREAST SCREENING CLINIC Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Khalil Sammour MBChB, FRCS Dr Maren Schulze PhD & MD in General Surgery Dr Geetha K. R. Pai MBBS, MS, MRCS (Edinburgh) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6399 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9102 / 255 Dr Paramjit Luthra, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Azza Gouda Ibrahim, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Wafa B. Sulaiman, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr Sharda Brata Ghosh, Specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist cake decorating classes Sugarcraft/ PME Courses......................... 050 658 3466 Cake decoration & Flower making with supplies. cardiac cath lab Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Abhay K. Pande DM, DNB, MD, FACC, FESC Dr Adel Y. Al Eryani MRCP, ABIM, AB (Card.)

Dr Adel Abushi Facharzt (German Board) Internal, Emergency & Rescue Medicine, Ph.D. in Cardiology & MD in Medicine (Germany) CARDIAC HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 260 Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Same Al Hashmy, Registrar Cardiologist cARDIOLOGY Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Brajesh Mittal MD, FACC Ed, FUCD - USA Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000

Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Abhay K. Pande DM, DNB, MD, FACC, FESC Dr Adel Y. Al Eryani MRCP, ABIM, AB (Card.)

Dr Adel Abushi Facharzt (German Board) Internal, Emergency & Rescue Medicine, Ph.D in Cardiology & MD in Medicine (Germany) Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohammad Motaweh Specialist Cardiologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 260 Dr Samer Kaaka, Specialist Cardiologist Dr Same Al Hashmy, Registrar Cardiologist

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CHILD CARE Emirates Home Nursing.................................. 380 4143 CHILD DEVELOPMENT TRAINING Human Relations Institute & Clinics JLT..... 365 8498 children’s therapy Safe Center for Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome........... ................................................. 394 6411 / 050 451 6363 Music Therapy, Play Therapy Chiropody Chiropody Center, Beach Rd. Villa 780.......... 348 4092 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.......... .....................................................................................349 6333 Kersten Elliott, Chiropodist / Podiatrist (UK) Chiropractor Emirates European Medical Centre.348 1166 / 050 640 3307 www.chiropracticdubai.com Osteopathic Health Centre..348 7366/ 288 8525/ 423 2096 Peter Engmark, Chiropractor / Integrative Care the DentalSPA..........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24-Hour Emergency.................................. 050 563 0611 Top Medical Center......................................... 394 5596 Dr Neda Nafei, Chiropractor - USA Dr Chris Owen, Chiropractor circumcision Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr M. Istrabadi MD, FRCS, American Board of Urology Dr Khairallah Al Hussaini MD, FRCS (Glasgow) Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 145 Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Amgad Farouk, Consultant Urologist cleft lip and palate Dr Ashok Govila....................................... 050 617 2630 Consultant Plastic Surgeon, FRCS (UK), MS, MCh Plastic Surgery), Lifeline Medical Center JBR / Dubai Marina - 04 399 1119 Clinics & Hospitals Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 American Hospital Dubai................................ 336 7777 Dubai London Clinic (Festival City)................. 800 325 Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic..349 6333 Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 102 Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, Dubai.376 8400 Neuro Spinal Hospital.................. 342 0000/ 315 7777/ .........................................................315 7711/ 315 7758 Synergy Integrated Medical Centre................ 348 5452 Top Medical Center......................................... 394 5596 Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 www.mydubaiconnection.com

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COCHLEAR IMPLANTS Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Faheem A. Tadros MBBS, FRCS (UK) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Rana Batterjee, Audiologist Lubaina Sharafally, Audiologist Ghada Ajamieh, Speech Therapist colonic hydrotherapy Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain........................ 06 766 4440 Colonic Irrigation, Detox (Ladies Clinic & Hotel Spa) Talise Spa Madinat Jumeirah.......................... 366 6810

colour therapy W/ ALTEARAH BIO Dalouk Spa.................................................. 06 506 7880 Lotus Wellness Spa, Dubai Marina................. 440 2805 SpaDunya Colour Experience......................... 439 3669 COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH EDUCATION The Holistic Institute (KHDA approved)....... 450 3525 IFPA and ITEC qualification www.theholisticinstitute.org Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 UK & USA accredited training in psychological & holistic therapies. info@transforminst.com cosmetic dentistry Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 American Dental Clinic, Dubai.344 0668 / 800TEETH British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Linda Joy Afif, General Dentist Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Johnny Haddad, DDS, DU, AACD General Dentist General Dental the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24-Hour Emergency.................................. 050 563 0611 COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY Advanced medical aesthetic treatments.

Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Radmila Lukian, Dermatologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 226 Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist Cosmetic surgery Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 www.mydubaiconnection.com

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Cosmetic therapist Rehabilitation of scar tissue, scar camouflage, permanent make-up corrections.

Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 226 coSTUMES & FANCY DRESS Party Zone........................................................ 344 8464 counselling GNC, German Neuroscience Center.............. 429 8578 www.gncdubai.com Transformations Institute........................ 050 474 5613 Individuals, Couples, Families & Corporate EAP providers. info@transforminst.com Cranio - Sacral Therapy Osteopathic Health Centre............................................ ......................................348 7366 / 288 8525 / 423 2096 Malcolm Gregory, D.O. Russell Hill, B. Sc (Hons) Ost Lauren Whalan, B Sc. Osteopathy, M Ost (AUS) Bassam Husain, D.O. (France) CYCLING REVOLUTION NIGHTS Stewart Howison....................................... 050 680 4528 Revolution Cycles presents Revolution nights each Wednesday night at the Dubai Autodrome 6pm – 9pm.

Free for all cyclists but HELMETS ESSENTIAL. For all ages, this is the Safest place to learn to ride of just get Fit !

DANCE LESSONS Ballet, Tap & Jazz - Marina/ Motor City.050 875 4982 www.LisaDanceDubai.com Cello Music & Ballet Centre (Cello Ballet)................... ........................................................399 5452 / 422 2452 DanceHorizons.........................360 7691, 050 644 2972 Specialized Music & Movement Program from 4 years, RAD Ballet. www.dancehorizons.ae Expressions of Dance & Drama (Expression)................ ............................................ 02 493 0115 / 056 739 7721 Fitness@Spadunya........................................... 439 3669 Nisha Dance Center.................................. 050 749 2067 Bollywood, Hip Hop & Jazz...www.dancewithnisha.com Sharmila Dance......................................... 050 858 1083 HipHop, Jazz, St.Jazz, Ballet & Lyrical Contemporary classes. www.sharmiladance.com, info@sharmiladance.com The Ballet Centre - R.A.D. Ballet.................... 344 9776 I.S.T.D. Modern, Tap and Jazz. Taekwondo, Hip-Hop, Drama, Irish Dancing, Rhythmic Gym, Piano Fitness and Adult Dance Classes Connector SEPTEMBER | 9

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COLORECTAL SURGERY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Paul Sayad, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Nader Salti, Consultant General Surgeon

Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Giulio Gherardini M.D., Ph.D., EBOPRAS Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Dr Ashok Govila....................................... 050 617 2630 Consultant Plastic Surgeon, FRCS (UK), MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery), Lifeline Medical Center JBR / Dubai Marina - 04 399 1119 Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256

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Wooridul Spine Centre.................................... 304 6767

Turning Pointe.......................................... 050 877 5918 800 BALLET (800 225538), 800 DANCE (800 32623) RAD Ballet 3yrs up. From 6 yrs up Zumba, Glee Club, Hip Hop & Street Jazz. Over 35 Studios throughout the UAE. www.turningpointe.ae dental hygienist American Dental Clinic, Dubai... 344 0668 / 800TEETH Mrs. Roxana Tabrizian, Dental Hygienist Trained & Board Certified Canada Dental Implants Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 American Dental Clinic, Dubai.. 344 0668 / 800TEETH Dr Michael R. Ziegler, General Dentist & Implantologist.

Trained & Board Certified USA Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI, USA).

Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Amin ur Rahman, Harvard University Specialist Dentist Periodontics Dubai London Clinic Dental Centre.............. 378 2921 Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, BDS MFDS RCPS MSc MRD (Perio) RCSEd Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 102 Dr Prem Nanda, Orthodontist & Implantologist Dr Hani Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24 hours emergency.................................... 050 563 0611 DENTAL LABORATORIES American Dental Laboratory, Dubai............... 344 3251 Qualident Dental Laboratory...342 7576 / 06 525 5199 Mr. Samer Sabbagh, CDT, Germany Esthetic Crowns and Veneers Dentists Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Wissam J. Jarouche DDS, CES, DU, DSO (Paris) Dr Edgard Irany DDS, MS, C.E.S. (France) Dr Awad Omran Ashekhi BDS, MSc, Ph.D (Eng), MOMSRCPS (Glasgow), Master (laser), Fellowship & Diploma (Implant) (USA) Dr Said K. Shahwan BDS, HDD, D. Imp., MSc Dr Qabas Mohamed Saleh B.D.S. Dr Mona Omar Suleiman B.D.S., (University of Jordan) American Dental Clinic, Dubai.. 344 0668 / 800TEETH Dr Michael R. Ziegler, General Dentist & Implantologist Board Certified USA Dr John F Lohse, Orthodontist Trained & Board Certified USA Orthodontic Care for Adults & Children Dr Hala Al Sakka, DDS, General Dentist Trained & Board Certified Canada & USA, Dr Sunil Bhoolabhai, BDS, DDS, General Dentist Dr Deyse Carvalho, DDS, Prosthodontist (Brazil) Mrs. Roxana Tabrizian, Dental Hygienist Trained & Board Certified Canada 10 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr May Abdulmonem Mahdi Dentist British Dental Clinic....................................... 342 1318 Dr Rodney Harrison, General Dentist Dr Deon Hugo, General Dentist Dr Linda Joy Afif, General Dentist Dr Faisal Munif, General Dentist Dr Mehnaz Kamali, Consultant Periodontist & Implantologist Dr Yahya S.Tosun, Specialist Orthodontist Dr Hani Abd-ul-Salam, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Leila Hariri, DDS (USA)........................... 349 9433 Dubai London Clinic Dental Centre.............. 378 2921 Dr Evan O’Malley, B. Dent. SC. BA Dr Nora Powell, BDS LDS RCS (London) Dr Geoffrey Sharpe, BDS MFDS RCPS MSc MRD (Perio) RCSEd Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 102 Dr Sinan Salim, Conservative Dentist Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist Dr Hani A. Salam, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Marija Pavlovic, Periodontist & Oral Implantologist Swedish Dental Clinic, Deira....223 1297/ 050 588 2213 The only Swedish Dental Clinic in Dubai since ‘85. We do Implants, Orthodontics, Prosthetics & Cosmetic Dentistry w/ our Swedish Dentists. High quality & competitive price. the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org 24 hours emergency.................................... 050 563 0611 Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Cornelia Prevot, GP Dentist Dr Tahereh Zehtaban, GP Dentist DERmatologists Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Dr med. Samir Hantirah MBChB, Msc., Facharzt, MD Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Esther Ferrao Rodrigues MD (Skin & Veneral Diseases), MBBS Dr Jobeetha Yoosuf MBBS, DDSc. Derm (UK) MSc. Derm (UK) Dr Mustafa Marai MBChB, MSc. (UK) FRCP (Ireland) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6958 Dr Syed Shah, Specialist Dermatologist Dr Roula Amer, Specialist Dermatologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Ibrahim Abbara Dermatologist Cooper Dermatology Clinic............................ 346 6671 Dr Rolf Soehnchen, Consultant Dermatologist Crescent Cosmetic Medical Center................ 342 2288 Dr Hazem Seif El Nasar MD, MS, FRCS Dr Muwana Issa MD www.mydubaiconnection.com

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DIving medicine Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352

DIABETES COUNSELLING Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Nagwa Khalil Akasha MBBCh, MRCP (Ire), CIDC(UK) Dr Nishanth Sanalkumar MBBS, MD, Diplomate American Board Dr Rima Tahhan MD, Diabetes Dip (UK), American Board Internal Medicine American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6876 Dr H. Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist

DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT & REMEDIATION Lexicon Reading Center.......................... .050 795 4428 www.LexiconReadingCenter.org

diagnostics Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 124 dialysis Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6370 Dr Fahed Kouli, Specialist Nephrologist Dr V. Khalili, Specialist Nephrologist Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 141 DIETIcIAN (See Weight Loss) Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Ms. Maisa F. Odeh BSc., (Food & Nutrition) Ms. Uma Subramaniyam BSc (Food & Nutrition) M.A. (Sociology) American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6606 Mariam Saleh, Dietician May El Moghrabi, Dietician Dana Al Shaka’a, Dietician Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 226 Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian DIgestive Endoscopy Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital................. ........................................................................... 800-352 DIgestive & LAPAROSCOPIc surgery (General & Laparoscopic Surgery) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr J.C. Mathias, Specialist General Surgery Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 145 Dr Raad Yusufani, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Suhail Kazim, Consultant General Surgeon Dr Emad Fayyad, Consultant Gastroenterologist DIGITAL IMPLANTOLOGISTS Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Gavin Luis MD, DMD, MS, PhD www.mydubaiconnection.com

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Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Mohamed El Rakhawy MBBCh, MD Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Faheem A. Tadros, MBBS, FRCS (UK) Dr Yahya Kabil MBBCh., DLO (Lon.), FRCS (Edin.)

Dr Lekha K. Kapoor MBBS, DORL, MS (ENT) (Mumbai), DOHNS, MRCS Ed, MSc (Voice) (London) Dr Fouad Al Barri MBBS, MD American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6450 Dr Muaaz Tarabichi, Specialist Otolaryngologist Dr Carmelo Barbaccia, Specialist Otolaryngologist Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Tarek Eissa ENT Specialist Dr Michel Charles Szalay ENT Specialist Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Makki Shuker, ENT Specialist Dr Sasa Janjanin, ENT Specialist Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 256 Dr Mohamad I. El - Naggar, Consultant ENT Dr Nikita Malhotra, Specialist ENT Ear Protections Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 256 Mr. Riza A.V, Audiologist Widex Emirates Hearing Care................... 06 544 7332 ECO - FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Shop online for Eco-Products......................... 332 7693 Website: www.thegreenecostore.com E-mail: contactus@thegreenecostore.com educational psychologist Osteopathic Health Centre..348 7366/ 288 8525 /423 2096 Jeannine Deitos (Clinical Psychologist) Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Evelyn Seika, Educational Psychologist Practitioner EFT - Emotional Freedom technique Beryl Comar MA, MEd, MNLP, CHt..... 050 655 4523 EFT Training & Coaching, www.changeassociates.ae EMERGENCY MEDICINE Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 24 hour Emergency Service in all specialties.

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diabetic foot disorders Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999

DOG TRAINING Homely Petz.............................................. 050 871 7073 www.homelypetz.com, training@homelypetz.com UK, US, Hungarian Certified Canine Obedience Trainers: Members of Association of Pet Dog Trainers

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 226 Dr Nabeela Mahmood Eid Rashed, Specialist Dermatologist the DentalSPA...........395 2005 / www.thedentalspa.org

American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6644 Dr Imad Fakhani, Registrar Emergency Medicine Dr H. Abdul Latif, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Nader Hassaballa, Specialist Emergency Medicine Dr Sudeshna Byng, Specialist Emergency Medicine Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 136 Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7777 Dr Ahmed Moneir Kamal Dr Ahmed Mohammad Abdelhameed Dr Susan Hosseini Nasab Dr Laila Ahmad Dr Khalid Omar Hassan endocrinology Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Nagwa Khalil Akasha MBBCh., MRCP (Ireland), CIDC (UK) Dr Nishanth Sanalkumar MBBS, MD Diplomate American Board Dr Rima Tahhan MD, Diabetes Dip (UK), American Board Internal Medicine American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6893 Dr H. Penninckx, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Donatella Casiglia, Sp. Int. Med. Endocrinologist Dr Humeira Badsha Medical Center.............. 385 6009 Dr Jalal Nafach, Consultant Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes, American Board Certified Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 EXECUTIVE HEALTH SCREENING Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 102 exECUTIVE MEDICALS Dubai London Clinic (Festival City)................. 800 325 Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 exercise / fitness consultation Gold Salon........................................................ 321 1423 family general practice (See General Practitioners) Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Barbara Vela, G.P. General Practicioner Dr Rula Albadri, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Jaber Hayaty, G.P. General Practicioner Dr N.S.Prasad, G.P. General Practicioner Dr Ahmar Ghorbanpor, G.P. General Practicioner Dr John McCallen, Specialist Family Medicine family medicine Al Zahra Private Medical Centre, Dubai......... 331 5000 Dr Jennifer Cherpes Blake, MD., BS Chem, Doctor of Medicine Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine Clinic.349 6333 Dr Susan Norton, Family Medicine (CANADA) Mark Janowski, MD Specialist Internal Medicine (USA) Dr Yin Cheong Ng Rundell, Specialist Internal Medicine (UK) Top Medical Center (Branch), Grosvenor House............317 6569/ 395 8159/ 395 8584 Dr Charlotte Zoeller, Specialist Family Medicine Dr Mavluda McDonnell, Specialist Family Medicine 12 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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Farm & leisure Al Tamimi Stables....................................... 06 743 1122 Fertility Clinic Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Mrs. Urmil Verma FRCOG (UK) Dr Mrs. Nafissa El Serafi FRCOG (UK) Dr Mrs. Ameera Zoheer MS (Alex.)

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gastroenterology & HEPATOLOGY Abuhammour Medical Centre......................... 363 5353 Dr Adnan Abu Hammour, MD, American Board Certified General Practitioners (See Family/General Medicine) Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Dr Ahmed El Ghalayini MBBCh Dr Thomas Abraham MBBS, MD Dr Soobia Raza MD, MRCGP (Int., FCPS (Fam. Med.) Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Abdullah Davoodbhoy MBBCh Dr Kamla Vaswani MBBS, DCH Dr M. Salahuddin MBBS Dr Mervat Mansour MBBCh., DO Dr Samia Wadie Samy MBBCh, Paediatric Dip Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Marco Labib Anton General Practitioner Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 136 Dr Shadi Najem, General Practitioner Dr Ammar Hassan, General Practitioner Dr Sabah Jarallah, General Practitioner Dr Hind Khalid Mohammed, General Practitioner Dr Warka’a Al Saeed, General Practitioner Dr Atique Ur Rehman, General Practitioner Dr Ali Sabah, General Practitioner Dr Saima Khan, General Practitioner www.mydubaiconnection.com

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Lip Enlargement Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Dr Ashok Govila....................................... 050 617 2630 Consultant Plastic Surgeon, FRCS (UK), MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery), Lifeline Medical Center JBR / Dubai Marina - 04 399 1119 Lipo ABDOMINOPLASTY Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 Liposuction Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai. www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Zoran Lekic Specialist Plastic Surgeon Cocoona Aesthetic Transformation Centre.... 394 1090 Dr Ashok Govila....................................... 050 617 2630 Consultant Plastic Surgeon, FRCS (UK), MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery), Lifeline Medical Center JBR / Dubai Marina - 04 399 1119 Dr Mohan Rangaswamy, Consultant plastic surgeon...... ................................................. 388 4589 / 050 553 3256 lithotripsy - eswl (Removal of Kidney Stones without surgery) Abbara Poly Clinic, Dr Abbara........................ 268 5333 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr M. Istrabadi MD, FRCS, American Board of Urology Dr Khairallah Al Hussaini MD, FRCS (Glas.)

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Jumeirah International Nurseries Al Safa branch (www.jinspire.com)................... 394 5567 Al Wasl branch (www.jinschools.com).............. 349 9065 Kid’s Island Nursery Group, Jumeirah 3... 394 2578 / 9394 From 12mths www.kidsislandnursery.com Ladybird Nursery............................................... 344 1011 From 18 mos.- 4 1/2 years. Timings: 8am-12.30pm New Safa Nursery............................................. 342 9575 www.safanursery.com; newsafa@eim.ae Centre for Early Childhood Education (Pvt) Odyssey Nursery, www.odysseynursery.com...056 600 7657 French, English & Arabic, 7:30am-6pm, 4mths-4yrs Safa Kindergarten Nursery School.................. 344 3878 www.safanursery.com; safakgn@eim.ae Centre for Early Childhood Education (Pvt) Salam Nursery.................................................. 267 9594 Website: www.alsalamschool.sch.ae Email: salam.nursery@gmail.com Seashells Nursery at Al Barsha........................ 341 3404 www.seashellsnursery.com Small Steps Nursery Mirdif............................. 288 3347 Email: smallstepsnursery@hotmail.com Tender Love and Care (TLC).......................... 367 1636 www.tenderloveandcare.com Nutritionists Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 226 Mr. Mohamed El Syed El Falahgi, Dietitian obesity management Abuhammour Medical Centre......................... 363 5353 Occupational therapy Mirdif Center for Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Uptown Mirdif Dubai....................................... 255 9297 Fadi Shkour - Occupational Therapist Neuro Spinal Hospital..................................... 315 7834 Anita Sanjay Bhatia Andrea Marciniak Safe Center for Autism & Asperger’s Syndrome........... ................................................. 394 6411 / 050 451 6363 oncology / hematology Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr Maroun Khoury, Consultant Oncologist Dr Faraz Khan, Specialist Oncologist open mri screening Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 124 Ophthalmologists Al Garhoud Private Hospital........................... 454 5000 Dr Yaser Habrawi FRCS Ed, RCS Ed, RCS GI Examiner Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............. 06 561 9999 Dr Niaz A.Khan FRCS (Ire.) Dr Sandip Mitra FRCS (Edin.), FRCOphth. (UK) Dr Nazimul Hussain MBBS, MS, DNB, Fellow vitreoretinal diseases 18 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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paediatric dentistry Medcare Hospital, Dubai........................407 9101 / 230 Dr Lubab Jassim Mohammed, Paedodontist PAEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY Al Rustom’s Medical & Day Care Surgery Centre Jumeirah 1, Behind Jumeirah Plaza, Dubai www.skin-and-laser.com..................................... 349 8800 paediatric endocrinology Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr Kowshik Gupta FRCPCH (UK), MRCPCH (UK), CCT (Paediatrics), MBBS paediatric gastroenterology Sehati Polyclinic, Jumeirah.............................. 344 4574 Dr Badriya Al Awar, Consultant Paediatrics, Gastroenterologist paediatric ONCOLOGY / HEMATOLOGY American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6369 Dr N. Mahgoub, Cons. Pediatric Onc/Hem paediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Neuro Spinal Hospital...................315 7761 / 315 7814 Dr Matthias Honl paediatric Orthopaedist American Hospital Dubai................................ 377 6553 Dr Ludwig Schwering, Sp. Orthopedics Dr Michael Thilo Vhorer, Sp. Orthopedics paediatric surgery Dr Jaouni, Wasfi, FRCS Ed, FACS................. 295 0660 Consultant Paediatric Surgeon General Paediatric Surgery & Paediatric Urology www.mydubaiconnection.com

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Paediatrician Al Zahra Private Medical Centre.................... 331 5000 Dr Mohd. Amir Tuleimat MD, C.H.S. Ped. Dr Priya S. Nair MRCPH, DNB, DCH (Paediatrics) Al Zahra Private Hospital, Sharjah............ 06 561 9999 Dr M. Aslam Kazi DCH, MCPS, FRCPCH (UK) Dr Randa M. Bushnaq DCH, MRCP (UK) Dr Nisha Soares MD, DNB, DCH, MRCPCH (UK) Dr Emad El Shafie MBBCh, Masters of Paediatrics Dr Sameh Ali MD, Paediatrics Dr Allaud Din MBBS, DCH (Dublin), MRCPCH (UK), MRCP (Ire.) Dr Salwa Salah Elmahdy MBBCh, MSc (Paediatrics), MRCPCH Belhoul European Hospital L.L.C.................. 345 7500 Dr Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed Specialist Pediatrician Dr Wasfi Jaouni Consultant Pediatric Surgeon Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Medgate Center ( Jumeirah)..... 395 2575 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist. E: drmazen@drmazenpediatric.com Dubai London Clinic & Speciality Hospital... 800-352 Dr Ayman Jundi , Specialist Paediatric Surgeon Dr Olusola Adeola (Shola), Specialist Peadiatrics Dr Azam Fard, Specialist Peadiatrics Medcare Hospital, Dubai.......................407 9101 / 119 Dr Hala Marouf, Consultant Paediatrician & Specialist Neonatologist Dr Shahid Gauhar, Specialist Neonatologist Dr Issam Abd Albari, Specialist Neonatologist Dr S. M Anees, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Indira Tahmiscija Bakija, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Hisham Maree Khalil, Specialist Paediatrician Dr Mario Patricolo, Specialist Paediatric Surgeon Medical Specialist Center - AL BARSHA..... 340 9495 Dr Omid Samadian, Specialist Pediatrician Paediatric nephrology Dr Mazen Pediatric Speciality Clinic Motor City......374 6862 / 055 514 8114 / 050 644 8862 Medgate Center ( Jumeirah)..... 395 2575 / 050 644 8862 Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban, Consultant Paediatrician & Pediatric Nephrologist. E: drmazen@drmazenpediatric.com paediatrics Treatment of all childhood illness; Assessment of growth and development; Immunisation; Kidney diseases in children and bedwetting.

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Chinese Pavillion, Jumeira Beach Centre ........ 3444432 Chopstix, Marco Polo Hotel ............................. 2720000 Da Shi Dai ........................................................ 4264636 Duck King, Beach Park Plaza Centre ............... 3428041 Dynasty, Ramada Hotel, Bur Dubai.................. 3519999 Emperor, Capitol Hotel, Satwa......................... 3460111 Golden Dragon Restaurant, Internet City....... 3911480 Golden Dragon Restauran, Jebel Ali Free Zone...8815242 Hukama, The Address Downtown.................... 4368888 Lan Kwai-Fong, Opposite Movenpick Hotel .. 3353680 Long Yin, Le Meridien Dubai .......................... 2824040 CLC Mandarin Tree Restaurant............................ 4475022 Mini Chinese, Al Diyafah Street ...................... 3459976 Noodle Bowl ..................................................... 3453381 Peacock, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort ....... 3995533 RED Lounge Terrace, Raffles Dubai................ 3248888 Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel ...................... 3438888 Summer Place, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ...... 3430000 The China Club, Radisson Blu Hotel................ 2057333 The Noble House, Raffles Hotel ...................... 3149888 Zheng He’s, Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 CLC Zyng Asian Grill, Ibn Battuta Mall ............... 3669808 EGYPTIAN Dar ElKamar.............................. 800 elkamar (3552627) Dubai Marina, Dorrabay Boardwalk CLC

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GERMAN Brauhaus, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel .................... 3455888 Der Keller, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 3480000 Hofbrauhaus, JW Marriott Hotel .................... 6077977 GREEK Elia, Majestic Hotel Tower................................ 5012692 INDIAN 25 Degrees North Restaurant........................... 4527779 Aangan, Dhow Palace Hotel............................. 3599992 Al Shindagah, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ........ 2270000 Antique Bazaar, Four Points Sheraton ............. 3977444 Aryaas, Nakheel Building.................................. 3355776 CLC Asha’s, Wafi Pyramids................................... 3244100 Ashaya (Karama)................................................ 3365339 Ashiana, Sheraton Dubai Creek........................ 2071733 Barbecue Delights, Movenpick Hotel............... 3490711 Bollywood Café, Regal Plaza Hotel .................. 3556633 Bombay By The Bay, The Walk......................... 4297979 Calicut Paragon................................................. 3358700 Casa Goa, Palm Beach Rotana Inn ................... 3931999 Chutney’s Movenpick Hotel ............................ 3104340 Coconut Grove, Rydges Plaza Hotel, .............. 3983800 CLC Dakshin, Lotus Hotel ................................... 2278888 CLC D’Fusion, Grandeur Hotel ............................ 3418777 Dhadkhan, Carlton Tower Hotel ..................... 2227111 Dhamaal, Seashell Inn Hotel ............................ 3934777 Gazebo, Kuwait Street....................................... 3958555 Govindas, Palace Hotel .................................... 3960088 Handi, Palace Hotel ......................................... 2113020 Haveli, Imperial Suites Hotel ........................... 3515100 Indego, Grosvenor House Hotel ..................... 3998888 India House, Al Hisn Street, Bur Dubai .......... 3526006 India Palace Restaurant, Al Garhoud .............. 2869600 India Palace Restaurant, Ibn Battuta Mall....... 3685567 Indian Pavillion, Spinney’s Centre, Um Suqueim.3941483 Iz, Grand Hyatt Dubai...................................... 3172222 Jashan, White Crown Building, Shk. Zayed Rd. 3320202 Kamat, Kuwait Street........................................ 3595441 Kebab Korner, Highland City Hotel................. 3938538 Keva, Nasr Leisureland...................................... 3344159 Khazana, Al Nasr Leisureland........................... 3360061 Manvaar............................................................. 3368332 Masala Craft, Century Village........................... 2829626 Masala, Jumeirah Bab Al Shams ....................... 8096100 Mercurries......................................................... 3700737 Mithaas, Rolla Road.......................................... 3591300 Mohanlal’s Taste Buds, Fish Market, Karama.3362001 Mumtaz Mahal, Arabian Court Hotel ............. 3519111 Nalukettu, Grand Hotel, Al Ghusais................ 2632555 Nina, The One & Only Royal Mirage .............. 3999999 Options.............................................................. 3293293 Paratha King, Next to Baskin Robins............... 3979110 Planet Bollywood, Royal Ascot Hotel............... 3558500 Qureshi’s Kebab & Kurry, Country Club Hotel ..3988840 CLC Rasoi, Coral Deira, Dubai............................. 2248587 Spice Café, Town Centre Shopping Mall, ....... 3499951 Spice Lounge, Al Ghazal Mall ......................... 3453365 Sukh Sagar, Trade Centre Road ....................... 3967222 www.mydubaiconnection.com

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Senses, Gold Swiss - Belhotel Dubai.............. 3019888 Shoo Fee Ma Fee, Souk Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Spectrum on One, Fairmont Hotel .................. 3118316 Tang, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ..................... 3993333 Teatro, Towers Rotana Hotel ........................... 3438000 The 25th, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa .......... 3995000 The Boardwalk, Dubai Creek & Yacht Club .... 2956000 The Explorer, Marco Polo Hotel ...................... 2720000 The Junction, Traders Hotel.............................. 4259889 The Kitchen, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Deira........ 2091234 The Rotisserie, The One & Only Royal Mirage .3999999 Verre, Hilton Dubai Creek ............................... 2271111 CLC Vintage, Wafi .............................................. 3240000 Vista Rooftop, Holiday Inn Express ................ 4275500 Vu’s, Emirates Towers Hotel ............................ 3300000 Warehouse, Le Meridien Dubai ....................... 2170000 Waves, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ................... 3993333 World Trade Club, Dubai World Trade Centre .. 3097979

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IRANIAN / PERSIAN Al Borz .............................................................. 3318777 Al Zumorrod, Carlton Tower Hotel ................ 2227111 Anar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........................... 3688505 Iranian Club, Oud Metha Road........................ 3367700 Pars Iranian Kitchen, Wilson building,............ 3984000 Persia Persia, Wafi............................................ 3244100 Sarband, Century Village .................................. 2833891 Shabestan, Radisson Blu Hotel ........................ 2057333 Shabestan, The InterContinental Hotel ........... 2227171 Shahrzad, Hyatt Regency Hotel ....................... 2091200 Special Ostadi, Al Musalla Road .................... 3971933 ITALIAN Al Fresco, Crowne Plaza.................................... 3311111 Andiamo!, Grand Hyatt.................................... 3172222 Andiamo!, Grand Hyatt.................................... 3171234 CLC Bellucci, Wafi............................................... 3244100 Bice Mare, Souk Al Bahar................................. 4230982 BiCE, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah .......................... 3991111 CLC Biella, Wafi................................................... 3244666 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Capanna Nuova, Dubai Marine Beach Resort .3461111 Carluccois’s, Dubai Mall .................................. 4341320 Carnevele, Jumeirah Beach Hotel .................... 3480000 Casa Mia, Le Meridien Dubai .......................... 2824040 Cavalli Club, Fairmont Hotel .......................... 3329260 Centimetro, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................ 3666730 Certo, Radisson Blu Hotel ................................ 4355000 Ciro’s Pomodoro, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi ... 3993333 Come Prima, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Garhoud.2820000 Cubo Pasta, Ibis Hotel ..................................... 3324444 Cucina, Courtyard by Marriott.......................... 8852222 Cucina, JW Marriott Hotel, Deira.................... 2624444 Da Vinci’s, Millennium Airport Hotel ............. 7039123 Dante, Grand Millennium Dubai, Tecom........ 4299999 Don Corleone, The Metropolitan Hotel .......... 3430000 Focaccia, Hyatt Regency Hotel ........................ 2091234 Frankies Italian Bar & Grill ............................ 3994311 Gusto, The Palm................................................ 4309466 Il Rustico, Rydges Plaza Hotel ......................... 3982222

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INTERNATIONAL Al Dawaar, Hyatt Regency Dubai..................... 3172222 CLC Al Nafoorah, Coral Deira, Dubai................... 2248587 Al Samar Lounge, Souk Madinat Jumeirah...... 3668888 Anise, Intercontinental Hotel............................ 7011111 Arboretum, Souq Madinat Jumeirah................. 3668888 Armoury Lounge, Souq Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 3413600 Aspen Café, Kempinski Hotel, MOE .............. 4095999 Atrium, Capitol Hotel, Bur Dubai.................... 3460111 Bab Al Yam, Burj Al Arab Hotel ...................... 3017777 Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi .................... 3993333 Baywatch, Sheraton Jumeirah Hotel ................. 3995533 Blue Orange, Westin Hotel............................... 3994141 Boulvar, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................ 2057333 Bussola, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi................... 3993333 Café Insignia, Ramada Hotel ........................... 3519999 Cascades, The Fairmont Hotel ......................... 3325555 Celebrities, The One & Only Royal Mirage, ... 3999999 Choices, Al Bustan Rotana................................ 2820000 Da Gama, Century Village ............................... 2823636 Dar ElKamar.............................. 800 elkamar (3552627) Elements Café Restaurant, Wafi City.............. 3244252 Ember, The Address Dubai Mall....................... 4388888 Epicure.............................................................. 6029333 Evory Lounge, Kempinski Hotel, .................... 3413600 Fazaris, The Address Downtown ...................... 4368888 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Flavours on Two, Towers Rotana Hotel .......... 3438000 Fountain, Movenpick Hotel ............................. 3366000 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2271111 Glasshouse Brasserie, Hilton Dubai Creek ..... 2127551 Inferno Grill, Marina Walk............................... 3689193 Jeema, Hatta Fort Hotel, Hatta......................... 8523211 K Grill, Kempinski Hotel.................................. 4095999 Kaleidoscope, The Palm.................................... 4262626 Khaymat Al Bahar, Souk Madinat Jumeirah..... 3668888 La Baie, Ritz Carlton ........................................ 3994000 La Cite, City Centre Hotel, Deira..................... 2941222 La Fontana, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Marguerite, Carlton Tower Dubai .............. 2227111 Latitude, Jumeirah Beach Hotel ....................... 3480000 Le Gourmand, Ibis Hotel ................................. 3324444 Le Rendevouz, Taj Palace Hotel ...................... 2232222 Market Café, Grand Hyatt Dubai..................... 3172222 Mazina, The Address Dubai Marina.................. 4367777 Oceana, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah ....................... 3991111 Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 CLC Planet Hollywood, Wafi................................ 3244100 Rhodes Mezzanine, Grosvenor House Hotel .. 3998888 Saffron, Atlantis................................................. 4262626 Salmontini, Mall of the Emirates...................... 3410222 SeaBreeze, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort .. 3995555

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La Moda @ Media City..................................... 3669111 La Moda, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira................ 2057333 La Traviata, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa ......... 8836000 La Veranda, Movenpick Hotel, Bur Dubai....... 3366000 La Vinga, Century Village................................. 2820030 Le Dune Pizzeria, Bab Al Shams ..................... 8096100 Luciano’s, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.......... 3995000 Mama Oliva, Festival Centre............................ 2328622 Marzano, Al Manzil Hotel................................ 4201136 CLC Medzo, Wafi City ......................................... 3240000 Mosaico, Emirates Towers Hotel ..................... 3300000 Ossigeno, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort..... 3995555 Pax Romana, Dusit Thani Dubai ...................... 3433333 Prego’s Media Rotana Hotel, Tecom............... 4350000 Ronda Locatelli, Atlantis ................................. 4262626 Segreto, Madinat Jumeirah................................ 3666730 Spendido, Ritz Carlton...................................... 3994000 Stefano’s, Marina Walk .................................... 4222632 The Conservatory, Emirates Golf Club............. 3802222 Toscana, Madinat Jumeirah............................... 3668888 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel ..................................... 2232222 Verdi, Taj Palace Hotel .................................... 2113020 Vivaldi, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.2071717 JAPANESE Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana............................. 2820000 Bento-Ya............................................................ 3430222 Café Sushi, Fairmont Hotel ............................. 3118316 Creekside, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.. 2071750 Creekside, Sheraton Dubai Creek Hotel & Towers.. 2281111 ET Sushi, Emirates Towers Hotel.................... 3300000 Haru, Emirates Road......................................... 8853897 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai ................................. 2170000 Kiku, Le Meridien Dubai ................................. 2824040 Kisaku, Al Khaleej Palace Hotel ....................... 2231000 Manga, Beach Park Plaza Centre...................... 3428300 Minato, Raddison Blu Hotel............................. 2227171 Minato, Radisson Blu Hotel ............................. 2057333 Miyabi Sushi & Bento..3868444 / 800 649224 / 800 678744 Miyako, Hyatt Regency Hotel........................... 3172222 Miyako, Hyatt Regency Hotel........................... 2096717 Nobu, Atlantis................................................... 4262626 Noodle Sushi..................................................... 3211500 Okku, Monarch Dubai...................................... 5018777 Sakura, Crowne Plaza Hotel.............................. 3311111 Sakura, Taj Palace Hotel .................................. 2232222 Sho Cho’s, Dubai Marine Beach Resort............ 3461111 Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel .......................... 2227171 Sumibiya, Radisson Blu Hotel .......................... 2057333 Sumo Sushi and Bento ..................................... 3435566 Sushi Sushi, Century Village ............................ 2829908 Sushi, Grand Hyatt Hotel ................................ 3172222 Sushi Times, Media City.................................. 3910198 Teppanyaki House, Ramada Hotel .................. 3519999 Teppanyaki House, Ramada Hotel .................. 5061150 The Dhow, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi............... 3993333 Tokyo@ The Towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers...3198088 Tokyo@ The Towers, Jumeirah Emirates Towers.3300000 Toshi, Grand Millennium Hotel ...................... 4299999 Wagamama, Al Fattan Towers.......................... 3995900 30 | SEPTEMBER Connector

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Yakitori House, Ascot Hotel ............................ 3520900 Yo! Sushi, BurJuman Shopping Mall................. 3594579 Zuma ................................................................. 4255660 KOREAN Dae Jung Kum, Royal Ascot Hotel ................... 3558500 Mannaland Korean Restaurant, Mina Road.... 3451300 Miyabi Sushi & Bento..3868444 / 800 649224 / 800 678744 Silla, Ramada Continental Hotel, Deira............ 2662666 LATIN AMERICAN Parhanga, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah..................... 3182530 MEDITERRANEAN Finz, China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall ................ 3685620 Gozo Garden, Millennium Airport Hotel ........ 2823464 Lafeef Restaurant......................................... 06 5067844 Majlis Al Bahar, Burj Al Arab........................... 3017600 Olives, The One & Only Royal Mirage ............ 3999999 Sails, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ........................ 2625555 Sketch, Metropolitan Palace Hotel ................... 2270000 Thyme, Oasis Beach Tower................................ 3154200 MEXICAN / TEX - MEX Cactus Cantina, Chelsea Plaza Hotel .............. 3982274 Cactus Jacks, Millennium Airport Hotel........... 2823464 El Paso, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa ... 3493455 Maria Bonita’s Taco Shop................................ 3954454 Maya, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3995555 MOROCCAN Almaz By Momo, Mall Of The Emirates.......... 4098877 Marrakesh, Shangri-La Hotel .......................... 3438888 Samari, Al Mina Road, near Capitol Hotel ...... 3454511 Shoo Fee Ma Fee, Souk Madinat Jumeirah....... 3668888 Tagine, The One&Only Royal Mirage Hotel ... 3999999 NOODLE BARS Noodle House, Emirates Towers Hotel ........... 3300000 Noodle House, Souk Madinat Jumeirah........... 3668888 Wagamama, Crowne Plaza Hotel .................... 3311111 Yum!, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira....................... 2057333 PAKISTANI Baithal Ravi Restaurant, Al Musalla Road....... 3258090 Karachi Darbar, Al Musalla Road..................... 2723755 Ravi Restaurant ................................................ 3315353 PIZZA Bacchus, The Fairmont Hotel ........................... 3118000 Pizza Express..................................................... 3552424 Pizza Express..................................................... 3945616 Pizza Express..................................................... 4370171 POLYNESIAN Trader Vics, Crowne Plaza ............................... 3311111 Trader Vics, Madinat Jumeirah ........................ 3665646 PUB GRUB Aussie Legends Bar & Grill, Rydges Plaza Hotel.3982222 www.mydubaiconnection.com

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RESTAURANT Nofara Café ....................................................... 4322023 RUSSIAN Arbat Russian Club, Carlton Tower Hotel ...... 2227111 Bolshoi, Moscow Hotel Dubai.......................... 2288222 Nefertiti, Khalid Bin Waleed Street.................. 3558855 Russian Home, Near Lamcy Plaza ................... 3346050 Suvoroff, Jumeirah Beach Residence ................ 4370178 Troika, The Ascot Hotel, Bur Dubai................. 3520900 SEAFOOD Al Bandar, Heritage Village, Deira.................... 3939001 Al Mahara, Burj Al Arab................................... 3017600 Amwaj, Shangri-La Hotel ................................ 3438888 Aquarium, Dubai Creek ................................... 2956000 Beach Bar and Grill, The One & Only............. 3999999 Blue Fish Seafood Restaurant.......................... 2947744 Far East Seafood Market, Regent Palace Hotel. 3963888 Fish Basket, Movenpick Hotel ......................... 3367171 Fish Bazaar, Metropolitan Hotel ...................... 3430000 Fish Market, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira........... 2057333 Flooka, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa...... 3461111 La Baie, Ritz Carlton ........................................ 3994000 Mi Vida, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.3995555 Ossiano, Atlantis .............................................. 4262626 Peppercrab, Grand Hyatt Hotel ....................... 3171234 Pierchic, Al Qasr Hotel .................................... 3668888 Pisces, Souk Madinat Jumeirah......................... 3668888 Sails, Renaissance Dubai Hotel ........................ 2625555 Sammach, Beach Centre Shopping Mall .......... 3494140 Sea World ......................................................... 3211500 Seafood Market, Le Meridien Dubai ............... 2824040 The Dhow, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi............... 3993333 The W Grill & Cocktail Terrace.................... 3244100 The Wharf, Madinat Jumeirah........................... 3668888 Waves, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi..................... 3993333

Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana............................. 2820000 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai ................................... 3433333 Buddha Bar, Grosvenor House Dubai ............. 3998888 Royal Orchid, Marina Walk............................. 3674040 Soy, Ibn Battuta Mall ........................................ 3685474 The Noodle Factory, Wafi ................................ 3244100 The Sapphire, Century Village ......................... 2868520 White Orchid, Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa .... 8145604 SPANISH Al Hambra, Souk Madinat Jumeirah................. 3668888 CLC Seville’s, Wafi............................................... 3247300 The Agency, Tapas, Emirates Towers............... 3198780 The Agency, Tapas, , Souk Madinat Jumeirah.. 3668888 STEAKHOUSES AND GRILLS American Dream, Seashell Inn Hotel .............. 3934777 Butcher Shop & Grill, Mall Of The Emirates.. 3471167 Entrecôte Café de Paris, Al Khaleej Palace Hotel.2231000 Fire & Ice, Raffles Dubai .................................. 3248888 Grand Grill, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa...... 3994221 Grill Room, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort . 3995533 Hunters Room & Grill, Westin Hotel............. 3994141 JW’s Steakhouse, JW Marriott Hotel .............. 2624444 Legends Steakhouse, Creek Golf & Yacht Club.2956000 Manhattan Grill, Grand Hyatt Hotel .............. 3172222 MJ’s Steakhouse, Al Qasr Hotel....................... 3666730 M’s, Le Meridien Dubai, Garhoud.................... 2824040 Nezesaussi Grill, Al Manzil Hotel.................... 4285888 Palm Grill, Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira.............. 2057333 Prime Rib, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort ... 3995555 Rare, Desert Palm ............................................. 6029333 Rips & Rumps, Dubai Mall ............................. 4340468 Rodeo Grill, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel .............. 2820000 Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Monarch Hotel ....... 5018666 Seafire, Atlantis ................................................. 4262626 St. Maxim, Mall of the Emirates....................... 2869029 St. Maxim, Mall of the Emirates....................... 3413415 Terra Firma, Al Badia Golf Club ..................... 7011128 The Exchange Grill, The Fairmont Hotel ........ 3325555 The Meat Company, Souk Madinat Jumeirah... 3686040 The Rib Room, Emirates Towers Hotel............ 3300000 Wellington’s Steakhouse, Royal Ascot Hotel .. 3558500 Western Steakhouse, Crowne Plaza Hotel....... 3311111

THAI Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 3480000 Benjarong, Dusit Dubai .................................... 3433333 Blue Elephant, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel .......... 2820000 Fusion, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort ......... 3995555 Indochine, Grand Hyatt Hotel ......................... 3172222 Lemongrass....................................................... 3342325 Mango Tree, Souk Al Bahar............................. 4267317 Pai Thai, Al Qasr Hotel..................................... 3666730 Shang Thai......................................................... 3805408 Silk Route, Arabian Courtyard, Bur Dubai....... 3519111 Sukhothai, Le Meridien Dubai ........................ 2824040 Thai Bistro, Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa.3461111 CLC Thai Chi, Wafi ............................................. 3244100 SOUTH - EAST ASIAN Beachcombers, Jumeirah Beach Hotel.............. 4068999 Thai Connection, Ascot Hotel ........................ 3520900 www.mydubaiconnection.com

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Biggles, Millennium Airport Hotel .................. 2823464 Boston Bar, Jumeirah Rotana Hotel ................. 3455888 Champions Sports Bar, JW Marriott Hotel .... 2624444 Chelsea Arms, Sheraton Dubai Creek, Deira.... 2071721 Dubliners, Le Meridien Dubai ......................... 2824040 Fibber Magee’s.................................................. 3322400 CLC Fox & Hounds, Marco Polo Hotel ................ 2720000 Harvesters, Crown Plaza Dubai........................ 3311111 Irish Village, Aviation Club.............................. 2824750 Jimmy Dix, Movenpick Hotel .......................... 3366000 Jules Bar, Le Meridien Dubai ........................... 2824040 Long’s Bar, Towers Rotana Hotel, ................... 3438000 QD’s, Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club............ 2956000 Red Lion, The Metropolitan Hotel................... 3430000 Sherlock Holmes, Arabian Courtyard .............. 3519111 The Pub, Radisson Blu Hotel ........................... 2057333 The Underground, Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.3995000 The Viceroy, Four Points Sheraton ................... 3977444 Waxy O’Conner’s, The Ascot Hotel ................. 3520900

Thai Kitchen, Park Hyatt Hotel ....................... 3172222 The Royal Buddha, Holiday Inn Hotel ............ 3234333 The Zen Restaurant .......................................... 3580099 Thiptara, The Palace .......................................... 4287961 TURKISH Istanbul Flowers, Underneath Safestway.......... 3434585 Kosebasi, Jumeirah Beach Residence................. 4393788 Ottomans, Grosvenor House Hotel ................. 3998888 Topkapi, Taj Palace Hotel ................................ 2113020

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Zumba Belly Dancing - Advanced Pilates Reformer 2 Yoga for High Stress Job Exec.

Belly Dance Coarse Beg. Vinyasa Yoga

Spa Dunya Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Spa Dunya Sharmila Dance Studio Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Spa Dunya

Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya

Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya

Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Ballet Centre Spa Dunya

Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR CMBC- Oasis Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Sharmila Dance Studio CMBC- Springs Town Centre Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga CMBC- Oasis Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

9.00am Jo 9.00am Sarah 9.30am Ljiljana 9.30am Liris 9.45am Caroline 10.00am Karima 10.00am Emma 10.00am Sarah 10.00am Slavica 10.15am Jithu 10.30am Heba 11.00am Amanda & Sandy 11.00am Elle 11.00am

Wafa 11.15am Heba 11.30am Jithu 12.00pm Wafa 12.45pm Kavita 1.00pm Wafa 2.00pm Kavita 3.15pm Manish 3.15pm Kavita 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Manish 5.30pm Marit 5.30pm Slavica 5.30pm Silvi 5.45pm Manish 5.45pm Jithu 6.15pm Heba 6.30pm Silvi 6.30pm Liris 6.30pm Sarah 6.30pm Lina 6.30pm Anastasiya 6.45pm Heba 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Manish 7.00pm Lydia 7.00pm Rebecca 7.00pm Heba 7.15pm Leyla 7.30pm Sarah 7.30pm Liris 7.30pm Silvi 7.30pm Slavica 7.30pm Sharmila 8.00pm Myra 8.00pm Lydia 8.00pm Heba 8.15pm Manish 8.15pm Leyla 8.30pm Camilla

Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR

6.30am Jithu 7.00am Elle 7.45am Jithu 7.45am Manish 8.00am Heba

WEDNESday Hatha Yoga Morning Warrior Yoga Hatha Yoga Breathing (prior booking) Pilates Reformer 1/2

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Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Spa Dunya Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Ballet Centre Spa Dunya

Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya

Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya

Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Sharmila Dance Studio Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Spa Dunya

Sharmila Dance Studio The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Spa Dunya

Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club CMBC- Springs Town Centre

8.15am Manish 8.30am Susanna F. 8.30am Naseem 8.30am Slavica 8.30am Sarah 9.00am Jithu 9.00am Manish 9.00am Caroline 9.30am Maria 9.30am Della 9.30am Susanna F. 9.30am Slavica 10.00am Caroline 10.00am Wafa 10.15am Jjthu 10.15am Manish 10.30am Liris 10.45am Jessie 11.00am Wafa 11.00am Asma 11.00am Heba 11.00am Della 11.30am Kavita 12.30pm Wafa 12.45pm Kavita 2.00pm Kavita 3.00pm Wafa 4.30pm Jjthu 4.30pm Manish 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Heba 5.30pm Camilla 5.45pm Manish 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Silvi 6.00pm Wafa 6.00pm Sharmila 6.30pm Elaine 6.30pm Dicsy 6.30pm Heba 6.30pm Susanna A. 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Manish 7.00pm Silvi 7.00pm Camilla 7.00pm Wafa 7.00pm Ginny 7.30pm Heba 7.30pm Slavica 7.30pm Jo 7.15pm Leyla 7.30pm Amir 8.00pm Silvi 8.00pm Greg 8.15pm Leyla

Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity

6.30am Jithu 7.00am Caroline 7.00am Sarah

THURSday Hatha Yoga Power Pilates Pilates Mat

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DUBAI FITNESS CALENDAR

Yoga for High Stress Job Exec.

Pilates Reformer 2 Iyengar Yoga Body Pump Piloxing Hatha Yoga Meditation (prior booking) Pilates Reformer 2/3 Body Attack Yoga 4 All Pilates Reformer 1 Core Express Pilates Reformer 1/2 Preg. Pilates Hatha Yoga Chanting (prior booking) Latino Cardio Zumba Aerobics

Prenatal Yoga Pilates Reformer 1 Prenatal Yoga Hatha Yoga Pilates

Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Hip Hop Dance

Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Elementary Ballet

Ballet Barre Gentle Yoga Hatha Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Prenatal Pilates Mat Pilates

Intermediate Ballet

Body Pump 80’s Cardio Pilates Mat 1/2 Zumba Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Pilates Mat 2 Vinyasa Yoga Meditation

Beginners Ballet Pilates Mat 1 Body Sculpt Vinyasa Yoga Belly Dance Martial Arts Adult Pilates Mat 1 RPM Belly Dance Coarse

Hatha Yoga Step & Tone Total Body Workout Body Blast Slimdown Pilates Mat 2 Gentle Yoga Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga

Hatha Yoga Aerobics Stretching

Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Pre Natal Street Jazz Pree-Teen (Level 1A) Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Street Jazz Pree-Teen (Level 1B) Body Pump Hatha Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Teen Street Jazz

Zumba

Yogalates Ballet Barre Body Sculpt Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Pilates Reformer 1/2 Pilates

Adult Ballet Contemporary Dance Yoga for High Stress Job. Exec.

Gems of Yoga Ballet Centre Ballet Centre Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya

Gems of Yoga Spa Dunya Spa Dunya

Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Sharmila Dance Studio Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Sharmila Dance Studio The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Sharmila Dance Studio Spa Dunya

Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Spa Dunya

CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina CMBC- Springs Town Centre Gems of Yoga

7.45am Jithu 8.15am Emma 8.30am Ginny 8.30am Marina 8.30am Liris 8.30am Susanna F. 8.30am 9.00am Jithu 10.15am Jithu 11.30am Jithu 12.00am Wafa 12.45m Kavita 1.00pm Wafa 2.00pm

Wafa 2.00pm Kavita 3.15pm Manish 3.15pm Kavita 4.00pm Sharmila 4.30pm Jithu 4.30pm Manish 5.00pm Sharmila 5.30pm Elaine 5.45pm Manish 5.45pm Jithu 6.00pm Sharmila 6.00pm Wafa 6.00pm Silvi 6.15pm Heba 6.30pm Slavica 7.00pm Jithu 7.00pm Manish 7.00pm Heba 7.00pm Wafa 7.00pm Michelle 7.45pm Christina 8.15pm Manish

Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Nisha Dance Center Gems of Yoga The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga Gems of Yoga

10.15am Jithu 11.30am Jithu 12.30pm Nisha Shivnani 12.45pm Jithu 3.00pm Elaine 3.15pm Jithu 5.45pm Jithu 7.00pm Jithu

FRIDAY Hatha Yoga Power Yoga Bollywood dance & fitness class Hatha Yoga Kick Boxing Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga Hatha Yoga

Timetables are subject to change.

Please refer to the service directory for the contact details of the above-mentioned Dance, Yoga, Fitness Centres & Health Clubs.

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SATURDAY Aqua Aerobics Hi-Lo Interval Training Aqua Aerobics TaeBo Abs RPM Body Pump

Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

10.00am Hasania 11.00am Wafa 4.30pm Hasania 5.30pm Tracy 8.30pm Nusayba 9.30pm Reem 10.30pm Reem

Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

10.00am Tracy 11.00am Tracy 5.00pm Wafa 5.30pm Tracy 8.30pm Ria 9.30pm Nusayba 10.30pm Raquel

Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

10.00am Carmen 4.30pm Hasania 8.30pm Reem 9.30pm Ria 10.30pm Noura & Olive

Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

10.00am Hasania 10.00am Tracy 11.00am Carmen 4.30pm Hasania 8.30pm Mary - Win 9.30pm Raquel 10.30pm Ria

Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

10.00am Carmen 11.00am Tracy 4.30pm Hasania 5.30pm Tracy 8.30pm Noura & Olive 9.30pm Nusayba 10.30pm Reem

Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Sharjah Ladies Club Sharjah Ladies Club

10.00am Wafa 5.00pm Wafa 5.30pm Tracy 8.30pm Mary - Win 9.30pm Raquel

Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain Imar Spa, Umm Al Quwain

10.00am Tracy 5.30pm Tracy

SUNDAY Aqua Aerobics TaeBo Step Aerobics Aqua Aerobics Body Jam Body Pump 20/20/20

MONDAY Aqua Aerobics Taebo TBT Body Jam Body Balance

TUESDAY Aqua Aerobics Aqua Aerobics Zumba Hi-Lo Wellness Circuit Spin & Abs Body Pump

WEDNESDAY Aqua Aerobics Step Aerobics Step Aerobics Aqua Aerobics Body Balance TaeBo Abs RPM

THURSDAY Aqua Aerobics Interval Training Aqua Aerobics Wellness Circuit 20/20/20

FRIDAY Aqua Aerobics Aqua Aerobics

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DUBAI / SHARJAH / AJMAN & UMM AL QUWAIN FITNESS CALENDAR

Sharjah, Ajman & Umm Al Quwain Fitness Calendar - September 2013

Abu Dhabi Fitness Calendar - September 2013 MONday Modern Jazz Dance

EDD-Music Institute

6.30pm

Anastasiya

EDD- One to One Hotel

7.45pm

Sarah

EDD-Music Institute

6.30pm Hannah

TUESday Vertical flex

WEDNESday Adult Ballet

Children’s Activity Classes Dubai - September 2013 Saturday Babies Ballet Primary Ballet GD 3 Ballet GD 4 Ballet GD 5 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet

Pre-Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Babies Taekwondo Thumbelinas Ballet (3-5 yrs) Baby Ballet Babies Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Baby Ballet Prep Ballet GD 2 Ballet GD 3 Ballet GD 4 Ballet GD 5 Ballet Beginners Taekwondo

Prep Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 2 Ballet GD 1 Ballet Baby Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Baby Ballet Babies Ballet

Grade 2 Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Baby Ballet Kids posture

Pre-Primary Ballet GD 1 Ballet Intermediate Foundation Ballet Intermediate Ballet Advanced Foundation Ballet Intermediate Taekwondo Salsa

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The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DESS Oud Metha The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Exhale, Murjan 1, JBR CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Wafi Turning Pointe - DESS Oud Metha Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Wafi CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Spa Dunya

The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre

9.00am Karen 9.00am Lizelle 9.00am Becki 9.00am Laura 9.00am Helen 9.00am Emma 9.15am Amie 9.15am Lizzie 9.30am Karen 9.30am Sabum 9.30am Lisa 9.30am Michelle 9.45am Lizelle 10.00am Reanne 10.00am Michelle 10.00am Becki 10.00am Karen 10.00am Helen 10.00am Jamie 10.00am Laura 10.00am Sabum 10.00am Lorna 10.00am Lizzie 10.00am Emma 10.15am Lizelle 10.30am Reanne 10.30am Michelle 10.30am Anastasiya 10.30am Becki 10.45am Lorna 11.00am Reanne 11.00am Michelle 11.00am Anastasiya 11.15am Leyla 11.00am Wafa 11.00am Becki 11.00am Karen 11.00am Helen 11.00am Jamie 11.00am Laura 11.00am Sabum 11.00am Chris

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Turning Pointe - DESS Oud Metha Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DESS Oud Metha The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina Turning Pointe - Wafi CMBC- Oasis Centre The Ballet Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Wafi Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif CMBC- Oasis Centre The Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Wafi The Ballet Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Spa Dunya

CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches CMBC- Oasis Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina CMBC- Springs Town Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Gems of Yoga

ABU DHABI FITNESS CALENDAR / DUBAI - CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES

Pre-Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Baby Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet GD 1 Ballet GD 2 Ballet Babies Ballet Primary Ballet Advanced Taekwondo Prep Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Prep Ballet GD 5 Ballet GD 6 Ballet GD 8 Ballet GD 2 Ballet GD 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Rythmic Gymnastics (CG) KTW- Dramatics 3 (7-10 years old) Kinder Music Advanced 1 Modern Grade 1 Ballet GD 5 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Baby Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Prep Ballet GD 7 Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet Babies Ballet Interfoundation Modern Kids Pilates Grade 3 Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Kinder Music Pointe Work Stretching 10+ Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Pre Primary Ballet Kids Martial Arts Grade 4 Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Kids Yoga

11.00am Lizzie 11.00am Emma 11.15am Lizelle 11.30am Reanne 11.30am Anastasiya 11.45am Michelle 11.45am Leyla 11.45am Becki 11.45am Lizelle 11.45am Lizzie 12.00pm Karen 12.00pm Sabum 12.00pm Emma 12.00pm Reanne 12.15pm Michelle 12.15pm Leyla 12.15pm Anastasiya 12.15pm Lorna 12.45pm Reanne 12.45pm Lizelle 1.00pm Michelle 1.00pm Leyla 1.00pm Anastasiya 1.00pm Carmen 1.00pm Helen 1.00pm Jamie 1.00pm Laura 1.15pm Karen 1.15pm Becki 1.15pm Lorna 1.15pm Lizzie 1.30pm Reanne 1.30pm Lizelle 1.30pm Julia 1.30pm Anna 1.45pm Faith 2.00pm Helen 2.15pm Lorna 2.15pm Becki 2.15pm Reanne 2.15pm Michelle 2.30pm Anastasiya 2.30pm Julia 2.30pm Jamie 2.30pm Laura 2.30pm Carmen 3.00pm Jamie 3.00pm Helen 3.00pm Wafa 3.00pm Michelle 3.00pm Anastasiya 3.15pm Faith 3.15pm Beck 3.30pm Jamie 3.30pm Julia 3.30pm Anastasiya 3.45pm Amir 4.00pm Michelle 4.30pm Julia 4.30pm Kavita

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Intermediat Ballet Bollywood dance class

CMBC- Springs Town Centre Nisha Dance Center

5.00pm Michelle 7.00pm Nisha Shivnani

CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim Regent International School The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - EIS Meadows Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim CMBC- Oasis Centre Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim The Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Regent International School Spa Dunya

The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - EIS Meadows Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Oasis Centre Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim Nisha Dance Center The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim CMBC- Springs Town Centre Regent International School The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif CMBC- Springs Town Centre

9.00am

Lucy 9.30am Aisha 2.15pm Emma 2.30pm Heba 3.00pm Heba 3.00pm Becki 3.00pm Siobhan 3.00pm Lisa 3.15pm Emma 3.30pm Anastasiya 3.30pm Heba 3.30pm Laura 3.30pm Becki 3.30pm Lisa 3.45pm Helen 3.45pm Siobhan 3.45pm Karine 3.45pm Lara 4.00pm Julia 4.00pm

Laura 4.00pm Patty 4.00pm Aindrea 4.00pm Libby 4.00pm Slavica 4.00pm Anastasiya 4.15pm Heba 4.15pm Lisa 4.15pm Becki 4.15pm Helen 4.15pm Emma 4.30pm Lara 4.30pm Anastasiya 4.45pm Libby 4.45pm

Siobhan 5.00pm Slavica 5.00pm Julia 5.00pm Vahida 5.00pm Laura 5.00pm

Becki 5.00pm

Helen 5.00pm Patty 5.00pm Aindrea 5.15pm Lisa 5.15pm Emma 5.15pm Heba 5.15 Anastasiya 5.30pm Libby 5.30pm Nisha Shivnani 5.45pm Siobha 5.45pm Lara 5.45pm Lara 6.00pm Heba 6.00pm Julia 6.00pm Laura 6.00pm Aindrea 7.00pm Heba

SUNDAY Early Learning Program Early Learning Program Primary Ballet Baby Ballet GymHop Babies Ballet Beginners Irish Dancing Thumbelina Ballet(3-5 years old) Grade 1 Ballet Fairy Ballerinas Pre Primary Ballet Prep Ballet GD 1 Tap Fairy Ballet (5+ years old) Babies Ballet Beginners Irish Dancing Yoga for Kids

Pre-Primary Ballet

Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yrs old) GD 4 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet TP Glee Club Karate Kid 1 (4-5 years old) Yoga/Gymnastic Hip Hop Jr Cinderella Ballet (6+ years old) GD 2 Tap

GD 5 Tap

Grade 3 Ballet

Primary Ballet

Hip Hop Jr TP Glee Club

Irish Dancing

Karate Kid 1 (6-7 years old) Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 years old) Kids Yoga

GD 5 Ballet GD 6 Ballet GD 8 Ballet

Grade 2 Ballet

Grade 4 Ballet Aurora Ballet (7-8 years old) Grade 7 Ballet Hip Hop Sr Latin Dance TP Glee Club

Bollywood dance class Irish Dancing Grade 4 Ballet Inter Fndtn Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) GD 7 Ballet

Pure Pointe Grade 8 Ballet

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Early Learning Program

Early Learning Program Babies Ballet

Prep Ballet

Babies Ballet

Pre-Primary Ballet

Prep Ballet

Prep Ballet

Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet

Strictly' 4's Ballet Strictly' 4's Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (3-4 yrs old) Babies Ballet

Pre-Primary Ballet

Beginners Irish Dancing

Rhythmic Gymnastics 3-4

Pre-Primary Ballet

KTW- Dramatics 1 (4-6 yrs old) Babies Ballet

Prep Ballet

Rhythmic Gymnastics 5-6

Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Beginners Irish Dancing Babies Ballet

Prep Ballet

Pre-Primary Ballet

Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yrs old) Kids Ballet

Primary Ballet

GD 4 Ballet

GD 5 Ballet

Primary Ballet

Grade 3 Ballet

KTW-Miniscene Works (6-10 yrs old) GD 4 Tap Grade 1 Ballet Primary Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics 7-12 Primary Ballet

Grade 7 Ballet

GD 1 Ballet

Irish Dancing

GD 2 Ballet

Glee Club Level 1

Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yrs old) GD 3 Ballet

Intermediate Ballet

Advanced Foundation Ballet Grade 1 Ballet

Intermediate Ballet yr.2 Cheerleading Grade 2 Ballet Primary Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics -2 7-12 Pure Pointe Glee Club Level 2

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CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Turning Pointe - GWA Al Barsha Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - GWA Al Barsha Turning Pointe - GEMS Silicon Oasis CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe - GEMS Silicon Oasis The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - GEMS Silicon Oasis Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe - GWA Al Barsha Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Spa Dunya

The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Sheif Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity The Ballet Centre CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - GWA Al Barsha Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Sheif CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - GEMS Silicon Oasis The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif

9.00am Lucy 9.30am Aisha 12.45pm Patty 1.30pm Patty 1.45pm Lizzie 2.15pm Emma 2.30pm Lizzie 2.30pm Carmen 2.30pm Heba 2.30pm Vicky 2.45pm Patty 3.00pm Heba 3.00pm Vicky 3.00pm Julia 3.00pm Libby 3.00pm Carmen 3.00pm Siobhan 3.00pm Angel 3.15pm Jamie 3.30pm Anna 3.30pm Laura 3.30pm Karen 3.30pm Angel 3.30pm Heba 3.30pm Vicky 3.45pm

Siobhan 3.45pm Carmen 3.45pm Libby 3.45pm Lizzie 4.00pm Julia 4.00pm Wafa 4.00pm Karen 4.00pm Jamie 4.00pm Laura 4.00pm Patty 4.00pm Lara 4.15pm Anna 4.15pm Helen 4.15pm Heba 4.15pm Vicky 4.30pm Angel 4.30pm Lizzie 4.30pm Emma 4.45pm Karen 4.45pm Siobhan 4.45pm Karen 4.45pm Libby 5.00pm Julia 5.00pm Helen 5.00pm Jamie 5.00pm Laura 5.00pm Patty 5.00pm Lara 5.10pm Heba 5.15pm Vicky 5:15pm Carmen 5.30pm Angel 5.30pm Emma 5.30pm Libby

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mondAY

KTW- Minishowstoppers (6-10 yrs old) Gym Kids Sr GD 6 Modern Grade 6 Ballet yr.1 Jazz2Pop Glee Club Level 3 Advanced 2 Ballet Contemporary Advanced F Ballet Hip Hop Jr Grade 5 Ballet

Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - GEMS Silicon Oasis Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Sheif CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- Springs Town Centre

5.30pm Anna 5.50pm Heba 6.00pm Helen 6.00pm Emma 6.15pm Carmen 6.15pm Libby 6.30pm Laura 6.30pm Jamie 6.30pm Lara 6.30pm Vicky 6.30pm Heba

TUESDAY Early Learning Program Early Learning Program Babies Ballet

Prep Ballet

Prep Primary Ballet

Strictly' 4's Ballet Baby Ballet Babies Ballet

Babies Ballet

Prep Ballet

Primary Ballet

Babies Ballet

Primary Ballet Strictly' 4's Ballet Fairy Ballerinas GD 1 Ballet

GD 3 Ballet

GD 4 Ballet

Beginners Taekwondo

Grade 1 Ballet

Prep Ballet

Prep Ballet

Young Musicians 2 (4-5 yrs)

Yoga

Rhythmic Gymnastics (5-6 yrs old) Karate Kid 1 (4-5 yrs old) Prep Ballet

Babies Ballet

Prep Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre-Primary Ballet GD 4 Ballet GD 5 Ballet Intermediate Taekwondo

Pre-Primary Ballet

Pre-Primary Ballet

Primary Ballet

Young Musicians 3 (5-6 yrs) Pre-Primary Ballet

Primary Ballet

Primary Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Jazz Karate Kid 2 (6-7 yrs old)

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CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 9.00am Lucy CMBC- Springs Town Centre 9.30am Aisha Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais 10.00am Aindrea Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais 10.35am Aindrea Turning Pointe - Star Al Twar 2.45pm Aindrea CMBC- Springs Town Centre 2.45pm Louise CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.00pm Heba The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Laura The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Becki The Ballet Centre 3.15pm Helen Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 3.15pm Lizzie CMBC- Springs Town Centre 3.15pm Louise CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.30pm Heba CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 3.30pm Anastasiya The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Becki The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Laura The Ballet Centre 3.30pm

Sabum Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim 3.30pm

Libby Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 3.45pm Lizzie Turning Pointe - Star Al Twar 3.45pm Aindrea Uptown Primary School 3.45pm Maristela The Pavilion Marina & Sports Club 3.45pm Karine Regent International School 4.00pm Julia Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 4.00pm Slavica The Ballet Centre 4.00pm Helen Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif 4.00pm Carmen Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills 4.00pm Emma Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim 4.00pm Lara CMBC- Springs Town Centre 4.00pm Louise CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 4.00pm Heba CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 4.00pm Anastasiya The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Becki The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 4.30pm

Laura The Ballet Centre 4.30pm

Sabum Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim 4.30pm

Libby Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 4.30pm Lizzie Turning Pointe - Star Al Twar 4.30pm Aindrea Uptown Primary School 4.30pm Maristela Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif 4.45pm Carmen Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills 4.45pm Emma CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 4.45pm Anastasiya CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5.00pm Louise CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 5.00pm Heba Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 5.00pm Slavica

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Regent International School Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim Uptown Primary School The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches Regent International School Spa Dunya

Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Star Umm Sheif Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim

DUBAI - CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES

Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8yrs old) Inter F Ballet

Intermediate Foundation Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Young Musicians 4 (6-7 yrs) GD 6 Ballet GD 7 Ballet GD 8 Ballet Advanced Taekwondo Grade 3 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Kids Yoga Grade 3 Ballet Advanced F Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Jazz2Pop

Grade 4 Ballet

Grade 5 Ballet

Grade 8 Ballet Grade 6 Ballet yr.2

5.00pm Julia 5.00pm Lara 5.15pm Becki 5.15pm Libby 5.15pm Maristela 5.30pm Helen 5.30pm Jamie 5.30pm Laura 5.30pm Sabum 5.45pm Emma 5.45pm Heba 6.00pm Julia 6.00pm Vahida 6.00pm Lizzie 6.00pm Lara 6.00pm Louise 6.15pm Libby 6.30pm Carmen 6.45pm Emma 7.00pm Lizzie 7.00pm Louise 7.15pm Libby

WEDNESDAY Early Learning Program Early Learning Program Prep Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Kinder Music Thumbelina Ballet (3-5 yrs old ) Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Irish Dance New Strictly 4's Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Fairy Ballet (5+ yrs old) Prep Ballet Prep Ballet Prep Ballet Babies Ballet Prep Ballet Superskills (4-5 yrs old) Cinderella Ballet (6+ yrs old) GD 1 Ballet GD 2 Modern Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Irish Dance Beg Pre-Primary Ballet

Primary Ballet

KTW- Dramatics 2 (5-6 yrs old) Babies Ballet

Primary Ballet

Primary Ballet

Primary Ballet

Grade 1 Ballet Aurora Ballet (7-8 yrs old) Superskills (2-3 yrs old) Primary Ballet

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CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 9.00am Lucy CMBC- Springs Town Centre 9.30am Aisha Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais 12.00pm Lorna Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais 12.45pm Lorna Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim 2.15pm

Emma CMBC- Springs Town Centre 2.15pm Faith Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 2.30pm Lisa CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 2.30pm Heba CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 2.30pm Michelle CMBC- Springs Town Centre 3.00pm Siobhan CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.00pm Heba CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 3.00pm Michelle Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 3.00pm Lisa The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Laura The Ballet Centre 3.00pm Jamie Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim 3.00pm Emma The Ballet Centre 3.15pm Becki Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 3.15pm

Lizzie Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity 3.15pm Hanna Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 3.30pm Lisa The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Laura The Ballet Centre 3.30pm Helen CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 3.30pm Heba CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 3.30pm Michelle CMBC- Springs Town Centre 3.45pm Siobhan The Ballet Centre 3.45pm Jamie The Ballet Centre 3.45pm Becki Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity 3.45pm Anna Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills 4.00pm Carmen Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif 4.00pm Aindrea Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim 4.00pm Lara Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 4.00pm Lizzie Turning Pointe - Raffles Umm Suqeim 4.00pm Emma Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 4.00pm Lisa Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity 4.00pm Hanna CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches 4.15pm Heba

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Primary Ballet Irish Dance Jr Prep Ballet Young Musicians 4 (5-6 yrs) Jazz Dance (5-8 yrs) Primary Ballet GD 2 Ballet GD 8 Ballet KTW- Showstoppers (11-14 yrs old) Primary Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Coppelia Ballet (9+ yrs old) Kids Posture Grade 1 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Pre Vocational Ballet Street Jazz GD 5 Modern GD 5 Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Irish Dance Sr GD 4 Modern Grade 1 Ballet GD 7 Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Intermediate Ballet Pure Pointe

Hip Hop Sr Irish Dance Adv Senior Jazz Advanced 2 Modern Grade 5 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Hip Hop (8-12yr)

CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills Jumeirah Music Centre Exhale, Murjan 1, JBR The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Exhale Fitness Studio, Motorcity Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais CMBC-Polo Club/Arabian Ranches Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Spa Dunya

Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe - EIS Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - Al Ghussais CMBC- Polo Club/Arabian Ranches Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches Turning Pointe - DIA Emirates Hills

4.15pm Michelle 4.30pm Siobhan 4.30pm Carmen 4.30pm Maristela 4.30pm Lisa 4.30pm Jamie 4.30pm Becki 4.30pm Laura 4.30pm Anna 4.45pm Lorna 5.05pm Heba 5.00pm Lisa 5.00pm Wafa 5.00pm Aindrea 5.00pm Lara 5.00pm

Libby 5.00pm Aindrea 5.15pm Helen 5.15pm Jamie 5.15pm Carmen 5.15pm Siobhan 5.30pm Becki 5.45pm Lorna 6.00pm Laura 6.00pm Carmen 6.00pm

Lizzie 6.00pm Aindrea 6.00pm Lara 6.00pm Libby 6.00pm Heba 6.15pm Siobhan 6.15pm Jamie 6.15pm Helen 6.30pm Libby 6.45pm Lorna 6.45pm Heba 7.00pm Lizzie 7.00pm Carmen

CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina CMBC- Springs Town Centre Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - JPS Umm Suqeim Turning Pointe - DBS Emirates Hills Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif Turning Pointe - Star Mirdif CMBC- Springs Town Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills CMBC- Springs Town Centre The Ballet Centre Turning Pointe - DBS Emirates Hills CMBC- Oasis Centre CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills Turning Pointe - Star Mirdif

9.00am

Lucy 9.30am Aisha 1.30pm Patty 1.45pm Carmen 2.00pm Julia 2.30pm Jessica 2.30pm Heba 2.30pm Patty 2.30pm Carmen 3.00pm Julia 3.00pm Aindrea 3.00pm Lorna 3.00pm Jessica 3.00pm Heba 3.30pm Jessica 3.30pm Sabum 3.30pm Carmen 3.45pm Reanne 3.45pm Heba 3.45pm Lorna

THURSDAY Early Learning Program Early Learning Program Primary Ballet Prep Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (3-4 yrs old) Baby Ballet Baby Ballet Prep Ballet Primary Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (4-5 yrs old) Prep Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Beginners Taekwondo Pre Primary Ballet Baby Ballet Primary Ballet Primary Ballet

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DUBAI - CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES

Rhythmic Gymnastics (7-8 yrs old) Kids Ballet Babies Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Baby Ballet Primary Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Intermediate Taekwondo Strictly 4's Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Babies Ballet Prep Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Rhythmic Gymnastics (CG) Grade 2 Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Modern G2 + Tap G1 Primary Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Boy’s Street Jazz Grade 2 Ballet Musical Theatre or Jazz Grade 3 Ballet Hip Hop/Jazz Grade 4 Ballet

Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 4.00pm Julia Spa Dunya 4.00pm Wafa Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim 4.00pm Patty Turning Pointe - Optimal Fitness Ranches 4.00pm Lizzie Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif 4.00pm Aindrea Turning Pointe - DBS Emirates Hills 4.15pm Carmen CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 4.15pm Michelle CMBC- Springs Town Centre 4.15pm Jessica CMBC- Oasis Centre 4.15pm Reanne CMBC- Lakes/Emirates Hills 4.30pm Heba The Ballet Centre 4.30pm Sabum CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 4.45pm Michelle CMBC- Oasis Centre 4.45pm Reanne Turning Pointe - Star Mirdif 4.45pm Lorna Turning Pointe - Kings Umm Suqeim 4.45pm Patty Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif 5.00pm Aindrea Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR 5.00pm Julia CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5.00pm Jessica CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 5.15pm Michelle CMBC- Oasis Centre 5.30pm Reanne Turning Pointe - Star Mirdif 5.30pm Lorna CMBC- Springs Town Centre 5.45pm Jessica CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 5.45pm Michelle Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches 6.00pm Lizzie Turning Pointe - EBN Mirdif 6.00pm Aindrea CMBC- Oasis Centre 6.15pm Reanne CMBC- JBR/Dubai Marina 6.30pm Michelle CMBC- Springs Town Centre 6.45pm Jessica CMBC- Oasis Centre 7.00pm Reanne Turning Pointe - JESS Ranches 7.00pm Lizzie

FRIDAY Kids Martial Arts Kids Yoga

CMBC- Springs Town Centre Gems of Yoga

4.00pm Amir 4.30pm Jithu

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Children’s Activity Classes Abu Dhabi - September 2013 SATURDAY Baby Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Grade 1 Balet Primary Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet

EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Hiltonia Hotel EDD- Hiltonia Hotel EDD- Hiltonia Hotel

10.00am Hannah 10.30am Hannah 11.00am Hannah 11.45am Hannah 1.15pm Hannah 2.00pm Hannah 2.45pm Hannah

EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel

10.00am Hannah 3.45pm Hannah 4.45pm Hannah 5.30pm Hannah 6.30pm Hannah 6.45pm Hannah

EDD- Khalidiya Village EDD- Khalidiya Village EDD- Music Institute EDD- Khalidiya Village EDD- Music Institute EDD- Khalidiya Village EDD- Music Institute EDD- Khalidiya Village EDD- Khalidiya Village

2.45pm Hannah 3.15pm Hannah 3.30pm Anastasiya 4.00pm Hannah 4.15pm Anastasiya 4.45pm Hannah 5.15pm Anastasiya 5.30pm Hannah 6.15pm Hannah

EDD- Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD-Sas Al Nakeel/Khalifa A EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel

2.30pm Michelle 2.45pm Hannah 3.00pm Michelle 3.30pm Hannah 3.30pm Hannah 4.15pm Hannah 4.15pm Michelle 5.00pm Michelle 5.15pm Hannah 6.15pm Hannah 6.45pm Hannah

EDD- Music Institute EDD-Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD- Music Institute EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD- Music Institute EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD- Music Institute EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A

2.30pm Hannah 2.45pm Christina 3.00pn Anastasiya 3.00pm Hannah 3.15pm Christina 3.30pm Anastasiya 3.45pm Hannah 4.00pm Christina 4.00pm Anastasiya 4.30pm Hannah 4.45pm Christina 4.45pm Anastasiya 5.30pm Christina

SUNDAY Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 5 Ballet Pointe Beginners Ballet Grade 7 Ballet

MONDAY Fairy Ballerinas Pre-Primary Ballet Beg Ballet Primary Ballet Intermediate Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Advance Ballet Street Jazz Istd Modern Grade 3

TUESDAY Baby Ballet Pre Intermediate Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet Primary Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Primary Ballet ISTD Modern Grade 4 Grade 7 Ballet Pointe Inter Ballet ISTD Tap Grade 4

WEDNESDAY Tap Beginners Strictly 4's Ballet Baby Ballet Tap Advance Pre Primary Ballet Strictly 4's Ballet RAD Grade 3 Grade 1 Ballet Primary Ballet RAD Grade 4 Grade 2 Ballet Modern Dance Club Hip hop Junior

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EDD- Music Institute EDD- Julie Music Institute/Al Bandar EDD- Golf Garden/Khalifa A

5.30pm Hannah 5.30pm Anastasiya 6.15pm Christina

EDD- Music Institute EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Music Institute EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- Music Institute EDD- One to One Hotel EDD- One to One Hotel

3.30pm Anastasiya 3.45pm Hannah 4.15pm Anastasiya 4.15pm Hannah 5.00pm Hannah 5.15pm Anastasiya 5.30pm Hannah 6.15pm Hannah

ABU DHABI - CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CLASSES

RAD Grade 5 Cheerleading Hip hip Senior

THURSDAY Beg Ballet Baby Ballet Intermediate Ballet Little Jazzy Tap Junior Advance Ballet Irish Dance Junior Irish Dance Senior

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Children’s Activity Classes Al Ain - September 2013 SUNDAY Grade 5 Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Prep Ballet Preprimary Ballet Grade 7 Ballet Intermediate Foundation

EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts

3.15pm Reanne 4.15pm Reanne 5.00pm Reanne 5.30pm Reanne 6.00pm Reanne 7.00pm Reanne

EDD- Sunflower Nursery EDD- Sunflower Nursery EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts

1.00pm Michelle 1.30pm Michelle 3.45pm Michelle 4.30pm Michelle 5.15pm Michelle 6.00pm Michelle 6.45pm Michelle

EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts

3.15pm Reanne 4.15pm Reanne 5.00pm Reanne 5.45pm Reanne 6.30pm Reanne

EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts EDD- House of Arts

4.00pm Reanne 4.45pm Reanne 5.15pm Reanne 5.45pm Reanne 6.30pm Reanne

MONDAY Beginner Ballet Intermediate Ballet Tap Primary Grade 2 Ballet Grade 3 Ballet Tap Senior Modern/Jazz senior

TUESDAY Grade 5 Ballet Primary Ballet Grade 1 Ballet Grade 2 Ballet Grade 7 Ballet

WEDNESDAY Grade 3 Ballet Preprimary Ballet Prep Ballet Grade 4 Ballet Intermediate Foundation

Timetables are subject to change.

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