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      19 of the most Instagrammable restaurants to visit in Dubai

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      by Sarah Joseph
      2 hours ago

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      Dubai’s burgeoning food scene is growing by the day.
      With unique offerings and an endless array of food and beverage options, these quaint cafés offer a space for like-minded individuals to connect or enjoy some alone time with a book.
      Known for its aesthetic interiors and artisanal coffee culture, each creative space allows a quick escape from any mundane routine.
      If you’re looking for a midweek refresh or a co-working environment to inspire you, we’ve compiled some of the most inspiring and Instagrammable spaces for your next visit.
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      QASIMI by Sheikha Al Hoor launches an initiative to supports UNICEF’s efforts in Sudan

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      by Ruman Baig
      4 hours ago

      QASIMI, helmed by Sheikha Al Hoor of Sharjah, has responded to the urgent humanitarian crisis in Sudan by launching a charity initiative to support UNICEF’s vital efforts on the ground.
      The initiative aims to provide critical aid and resources to affected children and families, showcasing QASIMI’s commitment to helping those impacted by conflict. Amidst the challenges, the initiative seeks to bring hope and make a positive impact in Sudan.

      The ongoing Sudan War has brought immense suffering, particularly affecting vulnerable children through displacement, food scarcity, and medical emergencies. Recognizing the urgency, QASIMI is leading an initiative to shine a light of hope amidst adversity.
      The QASIMI Charity Initiative has several goals:

      Raise awareness about the Sudan crisis and UNICEF’s crucial role in supporting families and children.
      Donate all proceeds from the sale of HOAG T-SHIRT through the QASIMI website to the cause.
      Bridge fashion and philanthropy, providing supporters with a meaningful way to contribute.

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      Want to plan ahead? Here’s the next public holiday in the UAE

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      by Sarah Joseph
      1 hour ago

      If you’re thinking of a short-haul getaway or in need of a quick staycation, then there’s some good news for you.
      During the month of September, Prophet Muhammad’s birthday towards the end of the month, allowing the UAE residents to potentially have a three-day long weekend. Known as Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi, which translates to ‘birthday of the prophet’, this occasion is known as the 12th day of the month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, known as the third month of the Islamic Lunar calendar.
      As September 29, 2023 falls on a Friday, this means another three-day weekend for UAE residents at the end of the month allowing them to have Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.
      While official announcements are still yet to be released for both private and public sectors, there could most likely be a holiday as last year in 2022, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) declared this occasion a public holiday, however, it fell on the weekend on Saturday, thereby leading to no additional day off.
      The remaining holidays…

      Official holidays remaining in 2023.#UAE_BARQ_EN pic.twitter.com/70CRhMoiug
      — UAE BARQ (@UAE_BARQ_EN) April 22, 2023

      After September, the remaining holidays for the year include National Day on December 2 and 3, 2023, which will officially be declared one to two weeks prior.
      During the month of December, UAE residents can expect December 1, 2023, which is Commemoration Day and was previously known as Martyrs’ Day to fall on Friday 2023, after which National Day will fall on December 2 and 3, making it another three-day long weekend of the year.
      Following this, the holidays for 2024 shall be released and will start with a public holiday on January 1, 2024 which happens to be a be a Monday.
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      Emirates Airlines to scale up London Heathrow flights

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      by Ruman Baig
      4 hours ago

      Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will be expanding its London Heathrow flights between October 31, 2023, and March 30, 2024.
      The additional five-a-week service aims to meet the rising demand during the winter season and provide travelers with more options. Currently operating six daily A380 flights to London Heathrow, Emirates will add extra flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, utilizing Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration.
      The departure from Dubai is scheduled for 13:20hrs, reaching London Heathrow at 17:20hrs, while the return flight departs Heathrow at 20:15hrs and lands in Dubai at 07:15hrs the following day.

      These tickets can be purchased through various channels, including Emirates’ website, sales offices, travel agents, and online travel agents. With over 125 weekly flights to the UK, Emirates also offers a diverse range of entertainment options with its inflight entertainment system, ice.
      Furthermore, Emirates’ base in Dubai remains a popular destination, and UK visitors can leverage the Dubai Experience platform for customized travel itineraries.
      For more information, visit www.emirates.com.
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      All the luxe hotels with private pools in the UAE

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      by Sarah Joseph
      2 hours ago

      As the sweltering heat is here to stay for the next couple of months, there’s nothing like cooling off in the privacy of your own private pool.
      From temperature-controlled swimming pools to luxe views of the UAE’s skyline, these exotic properties offer their own private swimming facility to unwind with friends and family.
      Emirates Woman has curated a list of must-visit resorts located both in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, that offer their own space to unwind as you book a premium villa or suite that best fits your needs.
      Abu Dhabi
      Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa

      If you’re looking for a city escape in the heart of Abu Dhabi, this urban waterfront retreat offers an expanse of mangroves with waterfront swimming and mangrove kayaking during your stay as you unwind at the Mangrove pool suite. It offers a host of privileges from an abundance of space to basking on your terrace or in the mini plunge pool, which elevates your stay in UAE’s capital.
      For more information visit Anantara.com
      Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island

      Located on the pristine white beach of Abu Dhabi’s breathtaking Saadiyat Island, this one-of-a-kind five-star property features a striking modern Arabic architecture with uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf. Starting with the one-bedroom beach villa, guests can rejuvenate at their very own large private plunge pool with a fully furnished terrace, as they absorb unrivalled sea views that are reminiscent of an elegant beach house with a location that is hard to beat.
      For more information visit Rotana.com
      Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

      Rooted deep within the desert landscape of Al Wathba, an intimate retreat with natural beauty lies at the hallmark of this hotel experience, with guests ready to embark on an individual wellness journey, immersed by privacy. With a secluded plunge pool, guests can take in serene views of the Arabian Desert from their villa with a generous amount of space as they lay back and absorb the beauty of the property.
      For more information visit alwathbahotel.com
      Dubai
      One&Only The Palm

      This glittering sanctuary with lush gardens is secluded on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah with opulent hotel rooms, while also featuring beachfront villas with their own private swimming pools as you witness breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. The premium villa allows you to step into the world of luxury with complete relaxation as you’re surrounded by lush private gardens and can cool off in your private temperature-controlled swimming pool with a majlis-style space shrouded by an oversized gazebo.
      For more information visit oneandonlyresorts.com
      Anantara The Palm

      With a private sanctuary that overlooks the beach and Arabian Gulf beyond, you can enjoy luxurious sunny days by the poolside with private concierge services at the Villa with options for one or two bedrooms as you unwind in style with oversized daybeds featuring a lagoon that is made into something special.
      For more information visit anantara.com
      Nikki Beach Resort & Spa

      With a relaxed yet effortless atmosphere, Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts prides itself in providing guests with an unrivalled luxury lifestyle experience, while offering guests contemporary dining with an enhanced Nikki Beach experience. The Nikki beach pool villa is pleasant to the eye, with a uniquely designed space featuring an external shower pool and vast recreational areas that are perfectly conceived down to the smallest detail. With a perfect combination of white, light blue and beige colours in the interiors, the outdoor area is fitted with high-quality furniture offering a unique area for private dining or relaxing.
      For more information visit nikkibeach.com
      Melia Desert Palm

      This urban oasis offers lush green surroundings with an elegant oasis in the one-bedroom hideaway villas with ground floor living and dining spaces that extends to the spacious outdoor as guests enjoy a home away from home for the ultimate privacy with an alfresco dining area, complemented with a stone-walled courtyard for utmost serenity. With fascinating views of Dubai’s skyline and your own space to unwind at, there’s enough of room in this superlatively designed area to relax with friends and family.
      For more information visit melia.com
      Bulgari Resort Dubai

      Bringing the Mediterranean style to the Middle East, while being surrounded by ocean views with a nautical spirit imbibed at the property, guests can unwind at the luxurious beach view villas with stunning landscaped gardens and a temperature-controlled pool, as the villas offer the perfect amount of space to have the ultimate luxury gathering with the feeling and privacy of being at home, while enjoying the details of a sunken marble bathtub in the layout.
      For more information visit bulgarihotels.com
      Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

      Just under an hours drive from the city of Dubai is Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa. This luxury hotel, which resembles a luxurious Bedouin encampment, is the perfect escape for a weekend recharge. While the resort’s location already ensures maximum privacy for guests, Al Maha’s 42 suites take luxury and privacy to the next level. Each suite boasts a private temperature-controlled pool overlooking the infinite desert views, alongside opulent interiors which pay tribute to Arabian heritage with handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artefacts.
      Ras Al Khaimah
      The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach

      Escape to the shores of Ras Al Khaimah at The Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach resort which has 32 luxurious villas that each have their very own private pool, as well as direct beach access.
      The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

      For those seeking a desert escape in Ras Al Khaimah, The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert resort is ideal. Similar to its sister resort, there are 100 villas available each with its own private pool.
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      In a Career Rut? These Journal Prompts Will Bring You Clarity

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      Falling into a career rut is a rite of passage in your 20s and 30s (just like overcoming a quarter-life crisis at 25 and moving on from that relationship you swore you’d never get over). You’re not alone if you’re feeling bored, confused, frustrated, burnt out, or a mix of all of the above. I’ve been there a few times since graduating college—trust me. Whenever I’m getting whiplash from checking the clock during my work day, I know it’s time to do a little soul-searching. My favorite way to get out of the monotonous day-to-day besides chugging coffee and hoping for the best? Surprisingly, journal prompts.
      Getting my thoughts onto paper helped me work through other big life decisions like packing up my bags and moving to the city, and turning inward has proven equally successful whenever I’ve found myself feeling bogged down at work. I’m not about gatekeeping, so here are some of the journal prompts I’ve leaned on to get clarity on my next career move (and pull me out of my deepest, darkest ruts):

      1. If I could achieve financial freedom, how would I spend my time?
      Potential career pivoters and questioners, this prompt is for you. If we lived in a dream world where money mysteriously popped into your bank account every day without you lifting a finger, how would you fill up your day? Would you spend it redecorating your home? Tending to your backyard garden? Maybe working on that art piece you haven’t had the chance to finish?
      Look at each hobby and activity individually and then as a whole. Are there any common themes? Are you in current alignment with your true passions or are you too far removed from what brings you joy? Can you combine any of these interests into a role? Get creative with your answers until you can map out a career path (or two). Revisit these desired career paths and map out the skills, knowledge, and tools you’d need to help you get there.

      2. Are there untapped opportunities that could reinspire me at work?
      I’ll let you in on a little hack: Finding opportunities where you’re currently at is the quickest way to moving through a career rut. Before you job hop hoping it’ll provide you the relief you’re desperately searching for, you want to make sure you’re 100% confident in your decision to move on. There’s nothing worse than experiencing buyer’s remorse in a career setting. Unfortunately, returning to your previous employer isn’t as easy as showing up at Nordstrom with your receipt in hand. This journal prompt will subtly uncover whether or not you’ve outgrown your current role, company, or maybe even the industry as a whole. 
      Ask yourself: Have you ever wondered what your boss’ boss does on the day-to-day? Is there a project that would let you flex your creativity? Or better yet, is there a project you can lead yourself? Open your eyes to projects and shadowing opportunities you’d like to try in your current role and jot them down to bring them to your next 1:1 with your manager. You never know what possibilities there are until you ask!

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      3. What three ways can I incorporate more self-care into my routine?
      Sometimes it’s not just the 9-to-5  job itself, but also the lifestyle you’ve set in place during your 5-to-9 life. Write down a few approachable swaps you could build into your morning and night routines then transfer them over to your planner so you’re motivated to cross them off your to-do list each day. The catch here is to make sure each self-care activity is something you truly enjoy or you won’t prioritize it. All’s to say that if you’re not a die-hard runner or a morning person, don’t add a 4 am sprint to your calendar even if that’s what your favorite influencer on TikTok swears improves her day. 
      I recommend incorporating one mental, one physical, and one emotional self-care item into your routine. For example: meditating for mental release, a daily yoga practice for physical well-being, and journaling for emotional regulation. If you’re at a loss for what to write, look back on your response to the first prompt: If you could achieve financial freedom, how would you spend your time? You may find a few ideas hidden within your answer. 

      4. Who do I look up to as a career role model and why?
      If you could pick three to five people in your previous company, your current company, or within your industry to sit down to dinner with for an hour, who would you choose? Create a bulleted list of your VIP dinner party guests and what you would pick their brains about over vodka pasta and Aperol spritzes. Get descriptive with which questions you’d ask, which strengths each one brings to the table, and what you’d like to learn from each of them.
      If they’re someone you know or could know in real life, set up a coffee chat or after-work happy hour to get to know them better, and who knows, you may have found your next mentor. If they’re more of a public figure or celebrity, research their career timelines on your own or learn from them through a class, article, video, or podcast. Either way, you can take a peek at their career paths and gain inspiration for one, the direction you could take yours, and two, what career would suit you better if you’re looking for a pivot. 

      5. What do I really want? 
      Not your parents’ expectations of you or what you want to brag about to your friends during girl’s night but what do you really want? Are you ready to negotiate for that shiny new title and pay bump? Do you feel like your career choice has already run its course? Dive a little deeper into the goals you want to prioritize on your career bucket list and what lifestyle you want. Because at the end of the day, you’re the one clocking in and out of your job and living the life you’ve set out for yourself so you want to make sure it’s something that is filling your cup—not draining it.

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      11 accent chairs to instantly spruce up any space at home

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      by Sarah Joseph
      19 hours ago

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      Thinking of adding some character to your room? Armchairs are the best way to do so.
      Known for both comfort and aesthetics, this piece of furniture has the power to transform your space without any added hassle.
      If you’re looking for your next purchase, you can browse through our guide of accent chairs to instantly update your interiors.
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      10 accent chairs to instantly spruce up any space at home

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      by Sarah Joseph
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      Thinking of adding some character to your room? Armchairs are the best way to do so.
      Known for both comfort and aesthetics, this piece of furniture has the power to transform your space without any added hassle.
      If you’re looking for your next purchase, you can browse through our guide of accent chairs to instantly update your interiors.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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