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      10 breakfast spots which are a must try in Dubai

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      With breakfast being the most important meal of the day, the best way to relish it is in style. With Dubai’s extensive dining scene, there are plenty of eateries that offer a delectable array of dishes to help you kickstart your day.Emirates Woman has curated a list of delicious breakfast havens to delight in with your friends and family in Dubai.Koko BayThe Balinese-inspired beachside haven on Palm Jumeirah serves an array of mouth-watering choices of breakfast options all created with a twist. From dishes such as the Asian Omlette with kai Pad krawpow serves with custard baos, the Koko Bay full English breakfast and many other dishes, you’re sure to keep going back as this Insta-worthy venue welcomes everyone as it offers, healthy, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. Open from 12pm to 12am, Sunday to Thursday and 8am to 11am and 12pm to 1am Friday to Saturday, Koko Bay is located at West Beach.For more information visit kokobay.coThe Hidden HogWith a hearty start to your day, the homemade styled menu at this venue offers diners a traditional English breakfast with all the accompanied trimmings including sausages, homemade baked beans, hash browns, bacon, mushrooms and choice of eggs including other such healthy options such as avocado toast a white omelette with spinach and much more. From a selection of juices including orange, green apple, watermelon and breakfast, you can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere paired with unmistakable European hospitality charm and an offer for two at the price for one. Open on Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 12pm, it’s located in DIFC with the offer valid till May 31, 2021.For more information visit thehiddenhog.comCarineWith a classic menu created by Chef Izu Ani, Carine offers thoughtfully sourced ingredients on a plate with a traditional twist. Adding a flair to each dish served, guests will constantly return for an intriguingly seasoned breakfast offered with a French touch. Located at Emirates Golf Club, it features modern décor with a chic French charm, making it a key dining haven in the city for guests to come and unwind in. It’s open for breakfast on Friday and Saturday from 9am to 1pm.For more information visit dubaigolf.com/carineThe Hamptons CaféInspired by the distinctive charm of New York, this boutique café is nestled in some of the most popular locations in Dubai and is famous for its flavourful and picturesque breakfast spreads with a combination of light and hearty meals, while offering reinterpreted classics. The all-day breakfast menu has been curated to stay true to the Hamptonian tradition of hearty and simple to ensure freshness. It’s located in JBR from 8am to 10pm daily, along with Jumeirah Islands and Arabian Ranches from 8am to 11pm daily.For more information visit hamptonsdubai.comThe FarmAt this oasis of calm with a botanical waterside backdrop, guests can enjoy a range of culinary flavours from the Mediterranean to Middle Eastern as The Farm serves high-quality foods with an ambience for you to take in with friends and family, in a relaxed and tranquil setting making it the perfect place to enjoy breakfast amid nature. It’s open from Sunday to Thursday 8am to 10:30 pm and Friday and Saturday 7:30am to 10:30pm at Al Barari.For more information visit thefarmdubai.aeL’Occitane CaféBringing together a fusion of delicious flavours with something to delight all taste buds, while serving the classic breakfast staples in Dubai and transporting you to the South of France with a multi-sensory journey. It’s located at Citywalk and is open from Sunday to Saturday 10am to 1am for guests to relish when they visit.For more information with ae.loccitane.comTom & SergThe Melbournian-inspired café has become of the city’s favourite not-so-hidden gems with good food, great coffee and excellent vibes while also transforming this warehouse space into a cultural delight to include start-up galleries, food concepts and coffee roasters. Serving plenty of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options, the menu caters to a dynamic palate with fresh ingredients. It’s located in Al Quoz and is open from 8am to 4pm, Sunday to Thursday and 8am to 6pm on Friday and Saturday.For more information visit tomandserg.comReform Social & GrillThis family-friendly restaurant based here in Dubai, takes inspiration from a British gastropub concept with authentic dishes perfect for the entire family. With the full English breakfast being the star of the show, with other noteworthy dishes such as the Reform pancake and Chia & Berries Jar, this place is definitely a must-visit for breakfast. Open from breakfast every day from 8am to 12pm, it’s located at The Lakes in an idyllic garden setting with a first-class British menu.For more information visit reformsocialgrill.aeBrunch & CakeWith a fresh needed space added to Dubai’s breakfast scene, this unique spot offers a wide range of spectacular dishes in a chic relaxed setting with delicious Instagrammable breakfast staples. Open from Monday to Friday 8:30am to 10:30pm, there are two venue located at Wasl 51 and at The Pointe ensuring your visit is a memorable one.For more information visit brunchandcake.comCassetteThis homegrown gem is a modern Parisian bistro celebrating food, music, art and design with dishes that evoke subtle hints of French familiarity in their flavours with a wide range of diners and tastes. Located at The Courtyard in Al Quoz, this getaway has the very best curated content in food making it an ideal breakfast spot while you get your creative juices flowing. From food, coffee, inspiration work or a catchup with friends, you’re sure to feel inspired every time you visit.For more information visit cassette.ae– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @brunchandcake More

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      The Dubai Iftar serving the most exquisite Italian cuisine

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      With a whole host of Iftars to choose from this Ramadan, deciding where to dine out in Dubai may prove to be a difficult choice.However, our Emirates Woman editors may have found the Iftar you definitely need to pencil in this Ramadan.For those seeking to break their fast with some hearty and exquisite Italian cuisine, then Scalini Dubai is the place to go.With a contemporary and fine-dining feel indoors and its outdoor terrace which offers a more laid-back ambience, this authentic Italian restaurant at Four Seasons Jumeirah hits all the right spots for Iftar both with the venue and the cuisine.With the three-course Iftar menu changing weekly, you’re continuously in for a surprise but guests signature dishes on the varying menu includes Gameroni Fra Diavola, prawns flambeed with chilli, garlic and served with steamed rice, Piccatina Limone, veal escalope with a signature lemon sauce, Lasagne, Chicken Milanese, Penne Arrabiata, Ravioli with Spinach and Ricotta, classic Spaghetti Bolognese and more.When team EW tried and tested the menu, we opted for the mozzarella in Carrozza and the A-class burrata for staters. Then for main course, the hearty lasagne and the chicken Milanese went down a treat.For dessert, if you have any room left, enjoy the sweet date cake on Scalini’s Iftar menu which has been created especially for Ramadan.It’s safe to say this Iftar is EW editor-approved.Priced at Dhs345 per person, this Ramadan menu at Scalini is available daily throughout Ramadan from sunset until 8.30pm at the Four Seasons Jumeirah.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @erinlim More

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      Everything You Need to Know About Pricing Your Services

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      Deciding what to charge (and how to communicate your pricing once you’ve decided on it) is one of the most difficult parts of owning your own business or freelancing. Even thinking the word “pricing” gives me a little shudder. Finding that perfect balance between pricing what you’re worth and attracting the right clients is a key component of your success. I know how challenging it is to set and stick to a pricing structure, but it doesn’t have to be.
      Follow our steps below to untangle the world of pricing and finally feel confident in setting (and even raising when necessary) your specific prices. We go over everything from how to dive into your data and determine costs, to the best way to display your pricing on your website and embed forms (easily done in our go-to website platform, Squarespace) to help you determine your client’s budget right when they initially reach out. Ready to get started? Let’s do this.

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      Pricing Your Service-Based Business
      Service-based businesses are especially tricky when considering pricing. You have to take into consideration your value, your direct costs, and your indirect costs. This is different from selling a product directly, where you can do something like a cost + model and price in your skill and value on top of some concrete expenses.
      Instead, pricing your services is a lot about perception. As with most things in business, the best way forward is to start with your customer, then work backward. What role do you fulfill for your customer? Think through exactly the pain point or need that your service solves for them. You will want to reflect on if your service is something of a commodity, or if your deliverable is an anchor in their own business plan or personal needs. For example, is it on the more task-oriented end or is it on the highly creative and customized end of the spectrum? Remember that your expertise is the main heft of your services and it is so easy to downplay our own expertise. Resist! Think of it in terms of this analogy: cutting the wire is just one small part of your services. Knowing which wire to cut is the main heft—your expertise and experience are what your customers are investing in. Don’t sell yourself short. 

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      Comparing Your Offering and Telling Your Story
      You’ll also want to spend a lot of time doing market research. Ask your industry peers and attend (virtual!) conferences and mixers to understand how they think about pricing. Especially in creative industries, people are less direct about exactly what they charge. However,  you can almost always get good insight into how they think about what they charge. Knowing who your competition is in the space and exactly what their offering looks like is a key part of pricing research.
      Telling a story around your offering and clearly articulating your value proposition is critical. Why would a client come to you versus someone else? What is differentiated about what you offer? So much of communicating pricing is communicating value through your brand. Ideally, you want to be in the market for repeat clients or clients who will refer you forward to new business. This means that through your pricing you’ll also want to communicate the collateral benefits of working with you. Does it mean a perfect track record of on-time deliverables? Access to a community of other like-minded clients? Other free resources down the line? Again, think like your client—when they get to work with you, what else do they get besides a concrete deliverable?
      Make this information easily accessible to your future clients and customers on your website. We love Squarespace’s pre-made website templates for small businesses, which can help you organize this information if you’re not sure where to start. Clearly articulate and list exactly what you offer and take the guesswork out of your services. Highlight areas where you are different than your competitors and really hone in on your specific niche. 

      Try establishing credibility with free client resources. For example, if you’re a brand designer, write a few evergreen blog posts on the different pieces of your brand process (how clients will use a logo, submark, alternate logo, brand pattern, etc.). Think about questions you regularly receive from clients and turn them into blog posts. This will save you time in the long run as you won’t have to answer every question individually, and you’ll establish your expertise for future clients at the same time. 

      Structuring Pricing – Project vs. Hourly Wages
      For a service-based business, pricing primarily works around time. One of the ways to start thinking about pricing is giving yourself an annual wage, and then work backward. If you are targeting to make a certain amount per year, what does that break down to monthly? Then go further and think about what that means in terms of hours you’re looking to put into this business—especially if you have other work or business streams. Once you have a general idea of this, you’ll have to do some tinkering.
      So much “invisible work” goes into the hours spent in a service business far beyond the exact project for a client. You have time building your network, building your website, acquiring new clients, and following up—the list goes on. You also have to think of the opportunity costs of the time you spend doing this that you’re not doing something else. For brand new business launches, this can be significant. Lastly, you’ll want to really evaluate other fixed costs like new technology you need, or even adding team members to help with additional tasks.

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      Project or Hourly Pricing?
      The decision to price by project or hour often comes down to industry. What do your peers do? Are you served by replicating that, or is there an advantage in acquiring new clients if you did something different? For businesses just starting out, a fixed price for a project can be a great way to gain exposure and build your portfolio. The client knows the total cost upfront, and you can take all the time you need to get up the curve learning new aspects of servicing them.
      For more established businesses, hourly may be a good fit. Hourly may also be your preferred method of pricing if you know that deliverables can have wild swings in your time commitment. This approach, however, requires a lot of upfront communication with clients, and to clearly and transparently track your time.
      Pro tip: Even if you’re not working on an hourly pricing model, track all your time. Seriously, all of it. It will help you immensely in determining how long tasks are taking you—from client-facing tasks to the invisible business tasks like updating your website or creating marketing graphics to post on social media. Start tracking how many hours you are routinely working every day, week, month. Getting a handle on this data will help you determine what is working from a time-perspective and if you need to do something differently.

      Should I Make My Pricing Public?
      There are a number of pros and cons to making pricing public. Offerings that are highly customized often don’t lend themselves to public pricing because so many factors will go into consideration in shaping the client’s final outcome. However, you see many higher-end creative services note that “Pricing Begins at $XXX” to give clients a sense of where they could start discussions.
      This type of transparency is really useful. It does two things. It lets your clients benchmark an offering so they can appropriately budget. It is also respectful of their time. They know you’re straightforward and that you’ve got a sense of your value. And, it keeps you from answering inquiries solely to question price. (Highly price-sensitive clients are probably not long-term clients for many creatives.) Clients eventually need pricing information, and you may be missing out on some engagement if you’re not willing to give them a bit of a benchmark.

      Alternatively, if you’re more on the task end of the spectrum, or even a creative whose work tends to be repeated in modules (think, photographers who work in 1-hour blocks), then transparent pricing can work in your favor. You can also think of offering a single discrete product with a very straightforward price. For example, 20-minute, single-location headshot sessions that result in two digital prints for $X. We love the commerce functionality available in Squarespace that allows you to add a physical, digital, or service-based product to your site. Creating a product for some offerings (rather than letting clients inquire directly) will help speed up your process and let you skip any price questions or haggling attempts. 

      When adding pricing to your website, consider using an embedded inquiry form (so easy to set up via Squarespace) that allows clients to check their project budget from a pre-determined list (i.e., Under $500, $500-$1500, Over $1500, etc.). It allows for price transparency while also showcasing price flexibility according to project scope. 

      The Spectrum of Public Pricing
      Lastly, you may want to consider giving a more nuanced view of your pricing publicly. For example, you may display on your site some bands of pricing on specific projects that you know you do routinely (e.g., Single logos, $250 – $500). However, depending on the client you are trying to attract, you may also want to include some promotional pricing language.
      This could look like, “Ask us about specials for new clients!” Or, “Discounting available for women-owned businesses and non-profits.” You could also include details on how clients can pay you, if you offer payment plans, or other ways that the contract process works. At the end of the day, all of these pieces work to get you closer to the client and remove barriers to sealing the deal!

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      A ‘pink supermoon’ will be in full view in the UAE tomorrow

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      A “pink supermoon” is set to shine bright in the UAE’s skies – as well as the rest of the world – tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27.Per the NASA website, the pink moon will appear in the US skies on Monday night, April 26, 2021 at approximately 11:32pm EDT, which due to time zones will be the next day in the UAE at 7.32am local time.So, will the moon actually be pink? The short answer is no.The Pink Moon marks the fourth full moon of the year and the name coined for this is from the pink flowers, known as phlox. They are known to bloom in the spring season.This year, the Pink Moon event is special as it’s the first “supermoon” of the year. This means that the moon is at its closest point to the Earth in its orbit, making it appear much larger than usual.In short, it’s a rare occurrence that during the moon’s elliptical orbit will be closest to earth during its “full moon” phase. It will appear brighter and larger than usual in the skies. Per NASA, this specifically means the supermoon appears “17 per cent bigger” and “30 per cent brighter”For those who are keen on astrology, the pink supermoon also means a lot for your star sign.As the full moon is in Scorpio, it’s apparently time for reflection, according to the experts. In fact, you may be feeling a lot of emotions during this time.Given that the Zodiac sign Scorpio is known for being passionate, assertive and somewhat intense, this full moon could bring a period of transformation, magnetism and, as we said, emotions. This is exactly why you need to reflect and release such feelings during this period.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram Sara Shakeel  More

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      Burj Khalifa lights up in support of India

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      On Sunday evening, Burj Khalifa lit up in solidarity for India with the tri-coloured flag as the UAE extended its support towards the spike in COVID-19 cases in the nation.The words ‘Stay Strong India’ were also emblazoned on the world’s tallest building.With a major portion of UAE’s population consisting of Indian expatriates, many of their family members back home have been hit by the latest coronavirus wave with an acute shortage of medical facilities for them back home.The official Twitter account for Burj Khalifa took a post to Twitter which read, “Sending hope, prayers, and support to India and all its people during this challenging time.”
      نرسل رسالة أملٍ وتضامن ودعم للشعب الهندي في هذه الأوقات العصيبة، متمنين أن يتخطوا هذه المحنة بقوتهم واتحادهم#برج_خليفة
      Sending hope, prayers, and support to India and all its people during this challenging time. #BurjKhalifa #StayStrongIndia pic.twitter.com/y7M0Ei5QP5
      — Burj Khalifa (@BurjKhalifa) April 25, 2021According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India, the current ongoing active cases are at 2,813,658 with 14,304,382 discharged and a total of 195,123 deaths.The COVID-19 situation has worsened over the last few days, due to the need for medical oxygen and beds for patients with different states in India reporting a shortage in essential medical supplies due to a surge in demand over the last few days.The UAE, Saudi Arabia, the UK, France, the EU and Pakistan have stepped in to help India as they continue to fight for the safety of their citizens by providing the best these countries can.Earlier this week on Saturday, Saudi Arabia shipped 80 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen while Pakistan also showed their support by sending across ventilators, oxygen supply kids, digital X-ray machines, PPEs and other such necessities.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Instagram @burjkhalifa More

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      Bella Hadid shares unseen photos with her sister Gigi to mark her birthday

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      Supermodel sister duo Gigi and Bella Hadid are both forces to be reckoned with.Having both dominated the fashion industry for the past few years, modelling for some of the most coveted luxury brands including Versace, Burberry, Givenchy, Chanel, Valentino, Chloé and more.The pair are often seen on the catwalk and in campaigns together, but are both equally household names in their own rights.The elder of the two sisters, Gigi, was the first to begin modelling as a baby and Bella eventually followed in her big sister’s footsteps starting her modelling career when she was a teenager.As part of her birthday tribute to her elder sister, Bella thanked Gigi for being a teacher to her, whilst also sharing a series of unseen photos of the pair from their childhood and from backstage at various fashion shows and events.“I wouldn’t be able to do this life without you Gigi,” Bella said on Instagram to mark her sister’s 26th birthday. “Thank you for all that you have taught me and for always supporting me the way you do.“Happy Birthday bestie. I love you so much.”Yolanda Hadid, Gigi and Bella’s mother, also shared a heartfelt post to mark her “extraordinary” daughter’s birthday.“I have always been so very proud of the young woman you grew up to be every step of your lifetime but watching you give birth and become a mother yourself has given ‘proud’ a whole other meaning,” she said.Yolanda also reflected on losing her own mother, Ans van den Herik, two years ago, but stated that her first grandchild, Khai, “awoke a part in my heart I never knew existed”.Meanwhile, Mohamed Hadid decided to share some unknown facts about his daughter to mark her birthday.Taking to Instagram, the property tycoon shared a photo side-by-side of his daughter posing for the Burberry AW21 show and of baby Khai.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Bella Hadid Instagram More

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      Mohamed Hadid shares unknown facts about Gigi Hadid to mark her birthday

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      This weekend supermodel Gigi Hadid celebrated her 26th birthday.Of course, she received many birthday wishes across the globe including from her sister Bella Hadid and her boyfriend Zayn Malik.But it was her father, Mohamed Hadid, who decided to share some unknown facts about his daughter to mark her birthday.Taking to Instagram, the property tycoon shared a photo side-by-side of his daughter posing for the Burberry AW21 show and of baby Khai.He captioned the photo stating he’d be sharing “20 things that you did not know about Gigi Hadid”.The father-of-five began by saying the Palestinian-Dutch model was “self-made [and] never took a single dollar from her parents”.Mohamed also shared when her career first began, when she was in a Baby Guess campaign at the age her own daughter is now, around seven months.She was also a junior Olympic volleyball contender and an “accomplished equestrian junior Olympic contender and hundreds of first place and national championships”.“She was [accepted into] New York University’s forensic criminal psychology after high school,” he added.The proud father also highlighted she has the highest number of Vogue covers globally, which sits at around 50.The model is also the Unicef USA ambassador to Africa, Middle East and Southeast Asia.While that’s only seven facts so far, we’re sure the proud father will be sharing more.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Supplied More

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      Sheikh Hamdan digs into his childhood archives sharing these sweet snaps

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      His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai has dug into his childhood archives, sharing a selection of adorable photos from his younger years on social media.Having amassed a wide global fan base on social media of around 11.5 million followers on Instagram, his eager audience is always on the lookout for what Dubai’s Crown Prince will share next on social media.From his extravagant foodie delights to adrenaline-fueled activities, we just can’t get enough of everything he has to share with his loyal followers. Yesterday, was rather different when he shared a few throwback memories which we captured as shown below.With his love for animals also shown in the mages below, His Highness is seen gathered in this image with his loved ones including his father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.Last week, Sheikh Hamdan also shared a post on his feed with a series of throwback images from what looked like his school days.He shared the images with the caption, “Great old days.”Also read: 10 things you might not know about Sheikh HamdanOf course, His Highness is far beyond his school years now and is a key leader in the UAE, following in the footsteps of his father, Sheikh Mohammed.Sheikh Hamdan recently reached the milestone of 13 years since he became the Crown Prince of Dubai. Since then, he’s reached some amazing milestones, such as climbing to the top of Burj Khalifa, launching the Dubai Fitness Challenge in 2017 and being a beacon of hope throughout the COVID-19 pandemic – just to name a few.While also being a keen adventurer at heart, Sheikh Hamdan is also a keen photographer always capturing spectacular shots of the travels he’s on and photographs around Dubai.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Instagram @Faz3 More