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Dubai-based Lindsay Lohan reveals she’s secretly wed fiancé Bader Shammas
Lifestyle
by Olivia Morris
1 minute agoDubai-based Lindsay Lohan is officially a married woman!
The actress revealed she secretly wed her fiancé Bader Shammas in an Instagram post to mark her 36th birthday, where she referred to the financier as her “husband”.
Lohan shared a photo with her now-husband, saying she was the “luckiest woman in the world”. The star also appeared to be wearing a diamond wedding band paired with her engagement ring.
“You found me and knew that I wanted to find happiness and grace, all at the same time,” she said in the caption. “I am stunned that you are my husband. My life and my everything. Every woman should feel like this everyday.”Lohan and Shammas announced their engagement back in November 2021 after reportedly dating for around two years.
Lohan, who has been in the spotlight since she was 11, has been very private about her relationship and not much is known about her fiance except he is also based in Dubai working as a financier. Shammas works as an Assistant Vice President at Credit Suisse, a global investment bank and financial services firm.
The actress relocated to Dubai back in 2014. Lohan, who is a former Emirates Woman cover star, previously opened up about her move to the UAE.“Moving here was a fresh start,” she told EW. “You hear more about real current events rather than celebrity gossip, which I really appreciate.”
She also added one of the main reasons she moved to Dubai was due to the “lack of paparazzi”.
The 36-year-old recently made a return to the spotlight and acting, as she’s currently filming a new project for Netflix, which is set to be released this year.
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Images: Instagram, Emirates Woman MoreAre meal plans worth it? We put one Dubai-based one to the test…
Lifestyle
by Olivia Morris
July 4, 2022Now the world is back in full swing post-pandemic, schedules are becoming busier than ever.
This is why many seem to be opting for weekly meal plans for convenience, health and wellbeing.
With a whole host of options for meal plans in the UAE, we decided to put one to the test.
The Plan
Honest Badger, founded by Yasmin Hadi in 2020, has four different meal plans UAE residents can choose from: vegan; active vegan; protein and active protein, with meals starting from Dhs115 per day. I opted for the protein plan with a total calorie count of 1500 per day. The plan includes lean meats, vegetables, legumes and pulses.
A bag of your breakfast, lunch and dinner is delivered daily to your door early in the morning, five days a week. It includes your three meals, as well as a morning juice, two snacks and a dessert.The Pros
The main pro of this meal plan (and I’m sure any meal plan) is the convenience. I live a very busy lifestyle, as many do in Dubai, and not having to think about what I’m going to have to eat each day was a huge time saver. Also, admittedly, I’m not a cook and using a meal really helped kickstart my eating habits and staying away from Deliveroo and other meal delivery apps.
Generally, the meals were tasty and suited my appetite. The portion sizes were decent and I wasn’t left feeling hungry.
The Cons
While I did like what the menus offered, there isn’t really much option to customise it. The team are able to cater to different dietary needs, but you’re not given a choice on what you’d like to have. This is, however, understandable given that it’s a small business, it’s just something worth noting.
In addition, I found that while it was super convenient not to have to think about my daily meals, my job often takes me out and about during the week and I found sometimes I wouldn’t be eating all of the meals given to me. I tried to save some of them for other days, but given changing of schedules last-minute sometimes (too late to postpone days), it was difficult to decipher when I’d be able to eat the missed meals, which meant some of them went to waste.The Verdict
For me, what Honest Badger had to offer wasn’t quite the right fit long-term. However, overall I have to say I would recommend meal plans to kickstart your health journey. It takes the headache out of meal planning for yourself, especially if you’re always on the go, which most people in Dubai are!
For more information visit honestbadgerfoods.com.
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Images: Supplied MoreHere’s why Uber prices now cost more in the UAE
Lifestyle
by Sarah Joseph
1 minute agoIf you’re thinking to skip plans, this might be a good enough reason.
The ride-hailing company, Uber Technologies Inc. will now charge as much as 11 percent more for certain trips as informed to their customers recently.
The news regarding the second Uber hike was released post the announcement of petrol prices increasing in the UAE.
According to the revised price hike Popular Comfort cars are Dhs3.13 per km fromDhs2.9, Black cars are Dhs3.67 which was previously Dhs3.4 and XL vehicles are Dhs3.73 per km, jumping from Dhs3.46.
Nevertheless, Uber said, “The revised fare will help drives to continue to have sustainable earnings and continue to ensure riders can continue to travel the city comfortably.
Since January 2022, the UAE has seen a hike in fuel prices by 56 percent due to an increase in global crude oil prices, thereby leading to this major hike for UAE residents and tourists.
Per Emarat, an official announcement was made via their Twitter feed regarding the July 2022 fuel prices.أسعار الوقود الشهرية: أسعار الوقود لشهر يوليو 2022 وفقاً للجنة متابعة أسعار الجازولين والديزل في #الإمارات
⛽ Monthly Fuel Price Announcement:July 2022 fuel prices released by the #UAE Fuel Price Follow-up Committee pic.twitter.com/2vE4WBTfTu
— Emarat (امارات) (@EmaratOfficial) June 30, 2022For the first time, UAE petrol prices have crossed the four dirham mark since the country’s fuel price deregulation in August 2015.
Despite the prices being relatively higher than they were previously, according to Global Petrol Prices, the current price is well below the average globally. Currently being $1.47 (Dhs5.40) in the UAE, petrol prices on average in the US cost $1.37 (Dhs5.03) and in the UK cost $2.32 (Dhs 8.52).
When it comes to oil production, Saudi Arabia continues to be the biggest OPEC producer, with UAE being the third followed by Kuwait.
To receive an estimate of your ride, you can simply visit uber.com and input your details.
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Feature image: Instagram @clairerose MoreJuly/August’s – The Summer Escape Issue with Zeynab El-Helw
Fashion
by Amy Sessions
1 minute agoCreative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotography: Greg AdamskiCover Star: Zeynab El-HelwMakeup & Hair: Melanie Meyer at MMG ArtistsProduction: Olivia MorrisFashion Editor: Dan RobinsonFashion Assistant: Sarah JosephWith special thanks to SĀN BeachAll crystals Motion Trading
Welcome to The Summer Escape Issue.
This issue encourages you to explore and unwind as summer unfolds.
For our Mykonos-inspired cover shoot Good Vibes Only, we partnered with eco-positive brand Reborn Society – founded by Zeynab El-Helw.
We have exclusive interviews with all the best resort wear brands from co-founder of Ancient Greek Sandals, Christina Martini in Greek Odyssey, Brittany Kozerski Freeney, founder of Jade Swim in The Minimalist, Linda Hausser, Alexandra Miro in Beachside and Deiji Studios in Cool Comfort.Beauty and lifestyle-wise, we look at the best sun protection for your hair in Shield, the finest fragrances inspired by sundown hues in A Summer Mood and we speak to Sacha Mitic, co-founder of cult haircare brand SACHAJUAN in Good Hair Game.
We spend time at home with Natalia Shustova, Founder of GOSHÁ in Personal Space and speak to some of the most incredible women we know about how they prep for summer in Next Level Beauty and Sculpt.
Finally, The Wanderlust gives us the go-to guide for Greek island bliss.
Breathe, take stock, rest, restore and refocus this summer. The best is yet to come…
July/August’s – ‘The Summer Escape Issue’ – Download Now
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Images: Supplied MoreEid Al Adha 2022: UAE officially announces holidays for public & private sector
Lifestyle
by Sarah Joseph
1 minute agoThe UAE government has announced the Eid Al Adha holidays for both private and public sector employees.
Per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre), the holiday will take place from Friday, July 8, 2022, until Monday, July 11, 2022.
Per an announcement made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), the public sector would also enjoy a four-day break on the same dates.#MOHRE announces the #EidAlAdha holiday in the private sector from 8 – 11 July. Work will resume on Tuesday, 12 July. Eid Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/kHaDKVkJCj
— MOHRE_UAE وزارة الموارد البشرية والتوطين (@MOHRE_UAE) June 30, 2022Work for both sectors will resume on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
The announcement was made following, the Dhu Al Hijja crescent moon which was sighted on Wednesday evening by Saudi Arabia’s Tumair Observatory, according to the Kingdom’s Supreme Court for the festival of sacrifice.
So if you’re looking to take a break, without the added hassle of travelling, Emirates Woman has curated a guide of all the luxe staycations to book for a quick escape in the UAE. If you wish to travel without the COVID-19 restrictions, Emirates Woman has made a list of all the countries that are easy to book without any PCR test or vaccination certificate requirements.
With the upcoming Islamic holiday all set to fall next week, per the Gregorian Calendar, we’ve also rounded up when you can expect the rest of the public holidays in the UAE to fall in 2022.
Islamic New Year
A couple of weeks later it’s the Hijri New Year. Falling on Muharram 1, it’s projected to fall around July 30, 2022.
The Prophet’s Birthday
The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is predicted to be around October 8, 2022.
Commemoration Day and National Day
To close out 2022, those in the UAE will have another break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2.
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Feature image: Instagram @emmett_sparling MoreSheikh Mohamed grants groundbreaking decree for Emirati mothers & their children
Lifestyle
by Sarah Joseph
1 minute agoWith the UAE continuing to uplift women and their families, another law supporting this has been passed.
On June 30, 2022, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, announced a resolution granting the children of Emirati mothers residing in the UAE the same health benefits as other citizens.
In a mission to ensure the stability and support for the families of Emirati mothers, this new resolution was issued, taking the UAE’s policies one step further.President issues Resolution granting children of Emirati mothers same education and health benefits as other citizens#WamNews https://t.co/0KDWqKRXxC pic.twitter.com/WKZqPxVoB7
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) June 30, 2022The strategy will be executed and implemented by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. Support shall be provided to the federal and local government agencies to proceed with the required in this regard.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed recently became president following the passing of his elder brother, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed. Following his election as President, he shares his appreciation for “the precious trust placed in him to bear the responsibility of this great trust and to fulfill its tasks of serving his country and people”.
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Images: Supplied MoreIn pics: Sheikh Hamdan’s most adorable childhood moments
Lifestyle
by Sarah Joseph
1 minute agoVIEW GALLERY/ 15 IMAGES
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, often gives his loyal fans a snippet into his childhood.
Having garnered over 14.3 million followers, Fazza has always shared some of his favourite moments from when he was young.
Ever since he was young, travelling around the world has been a core component of Sheikh Hamdan’s childhood and the old pictures on his feed portray the same.
From precious family moments to embracing the wild with his favourite animals, we just can’t get enough of these adorable occasions caught on camera.
As Emirates Woman scrolls through Fazza’s Instagram there are a host of throwback moments that shed light on his memorable moments as a young boy.
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Images: Supplied & Feature image: Instagram @fazza More
