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As you unwind from a stressful week, these upscale brunches located around Dubai are sure to let you relax while you get your money’s worth with a specially curated menu of cocktails and delicious food accompanied by splendid views of Dubai’s skyline.
Emirates Woman has curated a list of the best luxe brunches to try out in 2021.
Alici

Escape to the Amalfi Coast at Alici. This seafood restaurant offers an exotic selection of sharing dishes, all in this Almafi-inspired haven as you overlook the Arabian Gulf at Bluewaters. Taking place every Friday from 1pm to 4pm, packages starting at Dhs395.
For more information visit alici.com
Amazonico

From February 12, DIFC’s fauna-filled Amazonico will launch a new Friday brunch inspired by the avant-garde glamour of Brazil in the ‘60s. It’ll be served up to the sounds of Amazonico’s resident DJs from 1pm to 4pm, followed by Club Tropicália; the after-party on the Copacabana-inspired rooftop terrace at Gate Village, DIFC starting at Dhs450 per person for soft drinks.
For more information visit amazonicorestaurant.com
Bull and Bear

While bringing in a little bit of the Wolf of Wall Street to Dubai, this eighties themed brunch has a wide range of premium delights served with signature cocktails for those who prefer a vintage ambience. Located at the Waldorf Astoria DIFC, the brunch takes place from 1pm to 5pm starting at Dhs290 for soft drinks.
For more information visit Hilton.com
Coya

Located at the Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah 2, this brunch has an array of starters, mains, sides and desserts served with an a la carte flair, so guests have plenty of options to choose from. Taking place every Friday from 12:30pm to 4pm, the brunch starts from Dhs390 for soft drinks.
For more information visit coyarestaurant.com
CÉ LA VI

Amidst a captivating view of Downtown Dubai, indulge in contemporary Asian food with a magnificent ambience as you relish in delectable delights every Friday from 1pm to 4pm. Prices start at Dhs290 with soft drinks and Dhs490 for house drinks.
For more information visit celavi.com
Kayto

This exceptional space located in the heart of Dubai, Kayto is Jumeirah Al Naseem’s refreshing dining experience serving delicate Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei cuisine, all prepared by chef Crisian Goya. This one-of-a-kind experience is not one to miss, every Friday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, it starts from Dhs395 per person for soft drinks and food.
For more information visit Jumeirah.com
Fogo de Chão

Featuring the Rio Brazilian Friday brunch from 12pm to 4pm, this powerhouse brand has premium views of the city with some of the best steaks in town cooked to perfection with sumptuous ingredients and eclectic modern flavours. Located at Central Park towers in DIFC, prices start at Dhs290 per person.
For more information fogodechao.com
Iris

With some of the best views of Dubai, this brunch is a must-try. The experience includes an in-dining experience with a wide range of cocktails curated by the team of in-house mixologists for a sunny outdoor fun brunch at Meydan Hotel from 1pm to 5pm. with prices starting at Dhs250 for soft drinks.
For more information visit irisdubai.com
Hutong

This exclusive Dim Sum brunch takes place every Friday, with a variety of dishes for you to dig into with packages starting at Dhs358 for food only. Located at Gate Building 6, DIFC, this exclusive Asian haven should definitely be on your list of brunches to visit.
For more information visit hutong-dubai.com
Toro Toro

Hailed as the city’s favourite South American kitchen and bar, the award-winning team behind Toro Toro offers revellers three hours of unlimited servings of starters, mains and desserts, accompanied by free-flowing selected beverages for three hours from 3pm to 6pm for Dhs300 at Grosvenor House, Dubai.
For more information visit torotoro-dubai.com
Summersalt

With tunes from a resident DJ and a delicious three-course set menu, you can sip on signature drinks while enjoying the sun loungers and enjoying tasty cocktails prepared by the specialists. Located at Jumeirah Al Naseem, the brunch is Friday & Saturday from 12:30pm to 3:30pm starting at Dhs395 for soft drinks.
For more information visit Jumeirah.com
The Maine Oyster Bar & Grill

Every Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 4pm, this leading Brasserie located at the DoubleTree Hilton, JBR, enjoy the venue’s retro setting with old-fashioned cocktails with packages starting at Dhs240 for food only.
For more information visit themaineoysterbar.com 
Zuma

Known for its contemporary Japanese fine-dining experience, the Friday brunch at Zuma is always fully booked, so make sure you plan this one well in advance. Located in DIFC, every Friday and Saturday from 12:30pm to 4pm, the brunch starts at Dhs473 for soft drinks and food.
For more information visit zumarestaurant.com
Traiteur, Park Hyatt Dubai

For premium quality seafood, the Park Hyatt Dubai’s brunch, Traiteur is the one to go to. Running every Friday from 12.30pm to 4pm, prices start at Dhs495 for soft drinks, Dhs695 for sparkling and Dhs775 for bubbly.
BB Social Dining

Enjoy DIFC hotspot BB Social Dining’s the ‘Big Rainbow Brunch’ every Friday from 1pm to 4pm. Packages start at Dhs250 for soft drinks, Dhs299 for wine and beer and Dhs450 for French bubbles.
Bvlgari Yacht Club

For the ultimate luxe brunch, visit the Bvlgari Yacht Club on a Friday to immerse yourself in the unique fish and seafood a la carte. Taking place from 1pm to 4pm, packages start from Dhs350 per person inclusive of soft beverages.
While visiting any brunch it is essential to stay compliant with the COVID-19 rules and regulations and also wearing a mask in any public setting is necessary.
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Marked as a special day of recognition for the millions of women who choose to wear the hijab around the world while living an empowered life.
With people in more than 190 counties taking part in World Hijab Day every year, ambassadors from around the world continue to create widespread awareness as back in 2018 it became a non-profit organisation to fight discrimination against women globally through awareness.

On this occasion, we look at some empowered women in the UAE who continue to embark on their journey with pride.
Manal A Rostom

Known for completing five out of six world marathon majors along with scaling some of the highest peaks in the world including Mount Kilimanjaro. The Dubai-based athlete has also started a community entitled Surviving Hijab with almost a million members worldwide. From counteracting stereotypes to being one of Nike’s ambassadors, she’s definitely an inspiration to many around the globe with her grit and determination in the world of sports.
Rayan Al Sulaimani

While being a part of the rare community of female-founded couture houses. She is the CEO of Atelier Zuhra which is part of a world-renowned for dressing international royals after its opening in 2015, with a vision to produce pieces with an impeccable eye for detail and embroidery. While being a part of London Fashion Week, this female entrepreneur is definitely making strides in the fashion industry.
Stephanie Kurlow

While starting to dance at the tender age of two, Stephanie Kurlow has made waves for herself in the industry by becoming the world’s first hijabi ballerina. The Russian-Australian dancer has overcome all the obstacles that have come her way while being part of a larger movement of boundary-breaking hijabi women.
HE Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi

Named the Minister of Culture and Youth in July 2020, Her Excellency is the first UAE national to be ranked in Foreign Policy magazine’s ‘Top 100 Global Thinkers List’. In 2014, she was named as one of Forbes Middle East’s 30 Most Influential women in government. She also sponsors and supports activities to develop and nurture young talent within the community.
Zahra Lari

Zahra Lari became the first Emirati figure skater to compete internationally and is a five-time national champion and the emirate’s first female professional skater to compete in a hijab. She has gained worldwide traction over the years and is also known as the ‘Ice princess of the UAE’.
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Meghan Markle has once again been forced to defend herself against tabloid gossip, this time it’s surrounding her son’s birth certificate.
It was reported by UK tabloid The Sun over the weekend that the Duchess of Sussex had taken “unprecedented action” to remove her birth names from Archie’s birth certificate.

What previous read as ‘Rachel Meghan Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex’ then became to be just ‘Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex.
However, not letting rumours run rife, the former Suits actress issued a statement via a spokesperson hitting back at the report.

In fact, according to Meghan, the change of name on the documents was “dictated by the Palace”.
“The change of name on public documents in 2019 was dictated by The Palace, as confirmed by documents from senior Palace officials,” a spokesperson clarified. “This was not requested by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex nor by The Duke of Sussex.”

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— Omid Scobie (@scobie) January 31, 2021

In her statement, the Sussex camp also branded the report “deceptive”.
“To see this U.K. tabloid and their carnival of so-called ‘experts’ chose to deceptively whip this into a calculated family ‘snub’ and suggest that she would oddly want to be nameless on her child’s birth certificate, or any other legal document, would be laughable were it not offensive,” the spokesperson said.
“There’s a lot going on in the world; let’s focus on that rather than creating clickbait.”
This time last year, Prince Harry and Meghan decided to formally step back from public royal life citing their intent to relocate to North America.
After spending a couple of months in Canada, the couple, along with Archie, relocated to Los Angeles.
They are now residing in Montecito, California, which is around an hour and a half drive from Los Angeles.
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Bestowed with the highest order of Arts and Letters, Tunisian actress Hend Sabry and Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy have been named Officer and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by French Ambassador to Cairo, Stéphane Romatet.
The ceremony took place in Cairo last week.

The Egyptian-Tunisian actress expressed her pride on Instagram at being bestowed with the honour.
“Proud to receive the French Order of Arts and Letters from the level of Chevalier to Officer, which I had received in 2014,” she said. “Thank you to the French government and to His Excellency Ambassador Stephane Romatet.”
While being a UN goodwill ambassador the World Food Programme, she’s managed to amp the notch regarding the outreach, while also having started her acting career in 1994, proving to be one of the most successful Arab actresses.

Meanwhile, Egyptian film-producer and screenwriter, Mohamed Hefzy, who has also been credited with 30 feature films in Egypt, the Arab world, the US and the UK is one of the names at the forefront of the film industry as they’ve also been played at festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Toronto as he has also received, France’s Order of Arts and Letters.
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February’s – ‘The Love Issue’ – Download Now

Words & Creative Direction: Amy Sessions
Photography: Greg Adamski
Videographer: Steve Erana
Fashion Assistant: Sarah Joseph
Hair & Makeup: Melanie Meyer at MMG artists
With special thanks to Al Faya Retreat, Al Batayeh, Sharjah.

Welcome to February’s – ‘The Love Issue’.
A year ago, I had a clear vision for Emirates Woman. Thanks to a lot of hard work from a dedicated team and some incredible partnerships, we’ve shown that when you love what you do, focus on your goals and stick to your guns, magic happens.
For this month’s cover shoot, we partnered with Saint Laurent, a brand very close to my heart in Timeless Appeal. This cover is something I envisioned a year ago and with the support of two very special people T & R and a lot of mutual love, it’s manifested into a reality. I couldn’t be prouder to have you as our cover partners for ‘The Love Issue’, thank you.
Our cover star Yasmine Sima is every inch as smart as she is beautiful, something that became clear to us during the shoot and is perfectly depicted in her interview Head & Heart.

We also partnered with Gucci X The North Face, to shoot incredible woman Raha Moharrak, the first Saudi woman to climb Mount Everest in The Adventurer.
With comfort as key post-pandemic, we look at luxury loungewear and the latest brands emerging in the space driving retail sales with exclusive interviews from Ru & Rocka in Lounge Lover and Old Sport Society in Old School.
Beauty wise, we focus on the best products to boost your 5am Club routine in Early Riser and the ideal investment buys to relax, unwind and take time out for yourself this month in Self-Care.
We look at the benefits of Rapid Transformational Therapy in The Power of Self-Love and we asked some of the most inspiring women we know, what love means to them in The Power of Love.
Throughout this issue, a clear pattern emerged in speaking to brands and individuals alike; that what is done in love is done well. So, do what you love and love what you do.
February’s – ‘The Love Issue’ – Download Now
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With pasta being a staple dish throughout the year, it has its own charm and can be especially satisfying for the chilly weather. This TikTok hack is sure to get you baking right after seeing how it’s made, in less than 20 minutes.

With trends such as Dalgona coffees, banana bread and other snappy recipes becoming instantly viral, this pasta recipe is the next one our lists to try this weekend
Originating from Finland, ‘Uunifetapasta’ is referred to as over-baked feta pasta, which is the perfect dish to keep you warm and well-fed, making it the finest comfort food during the winter.

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To begin, lay the foundation of the baking tray with olive oil, after which you place a brick of feta right in the middle and add a bunch of tomatoes to the baking dish as well. You can decide between cherry, chopped or even heirloom tomatoes. Depending on whether you like it, you can also add red onions, garlic, bell peppers, herbs, olives and capers accordingly.
The dish can be placed in the oven until you notice the softened feta. While the dish is baking in the over, you can boil your favourite pasta shape whether it be penne, spaghetti, rigatoni, lasagna or whichever the preference, then cook it together with the feta and tomatoes.
And voila you’re ready to serve it!
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