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      Qatar has been added to Abu Dhabi’s ‘green list’ for quarantine-free travel

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      Qatar has been added to Abu Dhabi’s ‘green list’ for quarantine-free travel.
      The new guidelines for “green” countries were implemented in the UAE capital just before Christmas, stipulating that visitors from those identified countries will be allowed into Abu Dhabi with no quarantine time provided they have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result.

      With the list being updated every 14 days, Qatar has now been added to the list, as well as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman.
      Some countries which were previously on the list have, however, now been removed including Greece, Singapore, Greenland, Australia and Malaysia.
      Abu Dhabi ‘green list’

      At present, there are 17 countries on the ‘green list’: Brunei; China; Hong Kong; Isle of Man; Kuwait; Macao; Mauritius; Mongolia; New Caledonia; New Zealand; Oman; Qatar; Sao Tome and Principe; Saudi Arabia; St Kitts and Nevis; Taipei; and Thailand. You can see the full list on the Visit Abu Dhabi website.
      In the current guidelines, it’s outlined that all tourists and travellers are required to take a PCR test “on day six of entry into Abu Dhabi for those staying for six consecutive days or more, and on day 12 for those staying for 12 consecutive days or more”.
      For countries not on the green list, a period of self-isolation for 10 days is currently in place.
      Qatar’s addition to the list
      The addition of Qatar to the list comes a couple of days after the UAE announced that its borders had reopened with Qatar.
      It was stated by His Excellency Khalid Abdullah Belhoul, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, that the “UAE will begin to end all measures taken against the State of Qatar according to the statement issued on June 5, 2017”.

      #عاجل_وام #الإمارات تعلن إعادة فتح كافة المنافذ البرية والبحرية والجوية مع #قطر اعتباراً من الغد. pic.twitter.com/uFj8LpTWhU
      — وكالة أنباء الإمارات (@wamnews) January 8, 2021

      His Excellency also stated the nation would continue to work with Qatar to “end all other outstanding issues through bilateral talks”.
      The reopening air, land and sea pathways comes after the signing of the Al-Ula Agreement.
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      10 pet-friendly restaurants in Dubai

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      Whether breakfast or refreshing cocktails by the beach, there are plenty of pet-friendly cafés and restaurants in Dubai, where you can be a great pet owner while having a refreshing day out.
      From picturesque venues with mouthwatering dishes and chic sunny spots, Emirates Woman gives you a ruff idea of all the popular places to enjoy with your furry friends while the cool weather lasts this season.
      Aprons & Hammers

      From cocktails to delicious seafood, this restaurant is an absolute delight with its waterfront views overlooking Dubai’s skyline with an open expanse for your furry friends and you to have the perfect date. After a relaxing meal at the new Palm West Beach, branch, guests can spend a lazy afternoon on the sunbeds with a book in one hand and their pooch in the other or take them for a relaxing walk too. Open from Sunday to Saturday, 12pm to midnight, this new hotspot is the perfect place for some midweek indulgence.

      For more information visit apronsandhammers.com
      Il Passaggio

      The home-grown Mediterranean restaurant offers a beautiful terrace, which has the option of bringing your four-legged friends with views overlooking Palm Bay with delicious signature dishes including the Truffle Tear & Share with a specially curates children’s menu along with a relaxed area for your pooch to make also make the most of the alfresco season. Open from 9am to 10pm from Sunday to Thursday and 8am to 10pm on Friday and Saturday, it’s perfect for the outdoor strolls and morning breakfast.
      For more information visit thepointe.ae
      Samakje

      The Levantine-inspired Mediterranean restaurant offers traditional Lebanese delights with a contemporary flair, making it the perfect family-friendly destination for your pets too on the outdoor terrace, where they can embrace the sunshine and have spectacular views of the Palm fountains show. Located at The Pointe, the restaurant is open from Sunday to Saturday from 12pm to midnight.
      For more information visit samjake.com
      The Selfish Bull

      This relaxed hotspot and delicious eatery offers guests scenic views of skyscrapers and the sea while offering premium quality US fed cuts masterfully cooked to perfection with succulent steaks, seafood and signature cocktails to let your pets have a fabulous day out too. Located at the beautiful Bluewaters Island, it’s open on Saturday to Wednesday from 12pm to 11pm and Thursday to Friday, from 12pm to 12am.
      For more information visit thesellfishbull.com
      LAH LAH

      The edgy Pan Asian kitchen and bar is perfect for those post-work catchups or a relaxed night out over the weekend. Located at Zabeel House, the greens, your furry friends can also relish the outdoor terrace with some relaxed views on Saturday to Wednesday from 11am to 12am and Thursday to Friday, from 12pm to 2am.
      For more information visit zabeelhouse.com
      1762 – Stripped

      From great surroundings to the perfect ambience, offering nothing but the best dishes, 1762 provides the perfect laid-back rustic charm with an edgy dining experience and lovingly prepared, healthy food in the perfect setting for you to enjoy with your furry friends. Located in an indoor and outdoor setting in One JLT, the deli offers an expanded menu with lots of greenery to soak in from 8am to 12 am every day.
      For more information visit 1762.ae
      Bounty Beets

      The very popular plant-powered café is one of the most Instagrammable spots in the emirate with conscious delights as you devour healthy smoothies and vegan meals with your pet to also enjoy the greenery at Le Méridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina Dubai, open daily from 8am to 10pm.
      For more information visit bountybeets.com
      Lime Tree Café

      One of the most popular homegrown cafés in Dubai offers dogs plenty of shade and water bowls for them to soak in the outdoors in the front garden seating area, all in the middle of Jumeirah with delicious dishes for you all prepared with love. Open from 7:30am to 6:30pm, it’s located on Beach Road.
      For more information visit thelimetreecafe.com
      The Irish Village

      Surrounded by trees and a terrace overlooking gardens and a lake, with traditional Irish music to entertain you along with authentic meals served. The Irish Village in Dubai, makes you feel and home with its vibrant atmosphere in Al Garhoud and a vast area for our little furry friends to enjoy too.
      For more information visit theirishvillage.com
      The Tap House

      The beachfront restaurant and bar, offers around the world modern European cuisine with a sprinkle of American comforts and stylish interiors with the perfect view of the shoreline beach on Palm Jumeirah, making it the perfect sundowner spot with a chilled ambience and cool industrial interiors for your furry friend to have a change of scenery too. Open from 12pm to 1am every day, located at Club Vista Mare, this place is definitely a must-visit.
      For more information visit thetaphouse.ae
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      One of Sheikh Hamdan’s favourite restaurants has some delicious new dishes

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      There’s nothing like starting the new year afresh.
      DIFC hotspot Avli by tashas – a restaurant loved by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai – is doing exactly that, having refreshed its menu with some delicious new dishes.

      In-keeping with the Medeterrian theme of the restaurant, promising to transport guests to the shores of the Athenian Riviera, the new dishes will ensure you feel the soul of Greece within the cuisine.

      New starters include a seabass ceviche, which has been freshly caught and is topped with yuzu pearls, ponzu and lemon.
      READ: 10 of Sheikh Hamdan’s favourite restaurants in Dubai
      READ: 6 Dubai restaurants which have Sheikh Mohammed’s stamp of approval
      For mains enjoy tashas’ modern take on the traditional oven-baked pizza, Spanakopita Pizza – a grilled pizza base topped with spinach, leeks, fresh herbs and graviera.
      Those who are seafood lovers will definitely enjoy the Baked Orzo & Seafood, which is topped with fresh tiger prawns, calamari and octopus tentacle in a prawn bisque.
      And for meat lovers, the Moschari Schnitzel will certainly tickle your fancy. An impressive 500g crumbed veal chop served with herbed mash, roasted tomato, crispy capers and red and yellow tomato salsa.

      The Crown Prince of Dubai recently paid the DIFC hotspot a visit on December 26. He’s been spotted at tasha on a number of occasions.
      Natasha Sideris is the brains behind these well-known café concepts in the emirate, offering stunning treasures from all around the world in her famous eateries. Passion and culinary creativity are evident throughout, guests can experience a world of flavours on the menu.
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      Kim Kardashian is making another big change in 2021

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      Amidst her reported split from her husband of six years Kanye West, Kim Kardashian has revealed she’s making another big change in 2021.
      Taking to Instagram over the weekend, the beauty mogul shared a photo of her fridge which contained a huge supply of beyond meat produce.

      “Someone heard I went plant-based,” she said, confirming that she’s decided to cut animal products out of her diet to start 2021.

      For years Kardashian has been a devoted gym-goer, rising early at 6am every morning before her four children awaken. Perhaps this latest diet change-up is a further part of her health journey.
      The mum-of-four also got many fans talking over the weekend about the status of her marriage to West. She raised a few eyebrows after swiftly deleting an Instagram photo where eagle-eyed fans spotted something very interesting.
      A few days ago Kardashian posted a mirror selfie to her Instagram grid showing off some new items to her shapewear brand Skims. However, in the photo, many fans noticed that the beauty mogul wasn’t wearing her wedding ring. It’s something she’s always seen wearing, but it was noticeably absent from the photo.

      Shortly after reports broke about her rumoured split from West, she deleted said photo.
      According to E! News, the beauty mogul and the rapper “haven’t spent time together as a married couple in months” and have only spent time together with their four children – North, seven, Saint, five, Chicago, two, and 20-month-old Psalm.
      “Kim knows the marriage is over,” a source told E!. “She’s known for a while.”
      As to exactly why Kardashian hasn’t officially filed for divorce as of yet, she just wants to be sure she’s “making the right decision for the kids”, according to the publication.
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      Priyanka Chopra addresses claims she flouted London’s strict lockdown rules

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      As the UK is in the midst of its third strict lockdown, actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been accused of flouting the rules.
      Chopra Jonas was seen out in the central London suburb of Notting Hill at a hair salon last week. She attended an appointment with her mother, Madhu.

      Two police officers reportedly visited the establishment where they were told they needed to leave the premises.
      However, a spokesperson for the actress made a statement to clear up any accusations that she had allegedly flouted lockdown rules.

      “Following government guidance, Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s hair was coloured by Josh Wood for the purpose of the film she is currently shooting,” the spokesperson said, per a statement to The Mirror. “The salon was opened privately for the production and everyone involved had been tested.”

      In the statement, it was clarified that there was “exemption paperwork legally permitting” the actress to be at the salon. The paperwork was ” provided to the police, and they left satisfied”.
      “As I am sure you are aware, film and TV production is permitted to continue in the UK, and locations can continue to accommodate shoots and recces that are carried out in line with government guidelines.
      “The exemption paperwork legally permitting her to be there was provided to the police, and they left satisfied.”
      The Bollywood and Hollywood star has been residing in the UK with her husband Nick Jonas for the last few months while she has been filming he new film, romantic drama Text For You.
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      5 reasons why this luxury car is the perfect investment for 2021

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: Buying a car is often a tedious process which requires in-depth research, making it an important purchase. From features to aesthetics, each aspect should be carefully considered before making the choice.
      If you’re on the lookout for a state of the art intelligent drive with enhanced comfort setting, this new Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan is offers comfort with premium settings.

      With both emotion and intelligence, the latest launch has a range of exclusive features, which might make this the perfect purchase for you this year.
      The Keyless-Go

      As a reinterpretation of modern luxury, this symbol of opulence features a luxe button for maximum functionality with a contemporary feel. As an upgrade to the usual, this feature offers you with technology for an easy way to unlock, lock, start and stop your Mercedes-Benz without the hassle of digging out your keys from your purse of pocket.
      Steering wheel touch-sensitive controls

      With features similar to the swiping motions on the screen of a smartphone, the driver can control the functions of the entire infotainment system without removing their hands from the steering wheel for maximum safety while offering the DISTRONIC and cruise control, along with LINGUATRONIC voice control.
      A bespoke wellness set-up
      From a climate control system with fragrancing features to a heater, ventilation and massage for the seats, each environment is tailor-made according to the mood of the passengers for enhanced performance. By energizing comfort control, the ambience lighting offers a wealth of individual setting inclusive of 64 colours. With the vitality program being a key component, a visualised central display with colour graphics, backed by suitable music is available.
      An advanced multimedia system

      With a topographic map display inclusive of photo-realistic 3D buildings and 3D map rotations. There’s a wireless charging system included with central console suitable for large smartphones with a multifunction telephone, allowing for the best possible telephone connections and data transfer. Including the audio 20 multimedia system, featuring two USB ports, an SD card reader, bluetooth connections and a media interface, an additional sound system can also be offered as an option.
      State-of-the-art active safety

      Offering a higher standard of safety The new C-Class features the latest driving assistance systems, offering the driver cooperative support and an improved camera and radar systems allow it to see up to 500 m ahead. Inclusive of an extended Active Brake Assist as standard which can help to mitigate the consequences of rear-end collisions with slow-moving, stopping or stationary vehicles ahead, and even with crossing pedestrians and cyclists, or prevent them altogether.
      For more information visit the Mercedes Benz MENA website or call 800BENZ.
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      12 accounts to follow on Instagram to start the year on a positive note

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      January’s – ‘The Positivity Issue’ – Download Now
      A curated list of who to #follow this month.
      Myra Swimwear@Myraswim

      For the minimalist’s guide to chic simple swimwear, Myra Swim offers premium sustainable water wear.
      Hermès@hermes

      This Maison needs no explanation. Crafting superlative luxury since 1837.
      Barkha Beauty@Barkhabeauty

      With the perfect nude matte lipstick to a diverse range of lipstick shades, the brand offers cruelty and paraben-free products.
      Tata Harper Skincare@tataharperskincare

      Made with love from Vermont, this skincare brand follows the notion of beauty without compromise using nontoxic ingredients.
      Aveda Middle East@avededamiddleeast 

      This cult skincare brand is known for supporting eco-friendly practices through the science of pure flower and plant essences.
      Gym Clothing Company@gymclothingcompany

      GCC- based, this brand delivers stylish activewear for all gym-goers that does not compromise on quality.
      PALM@palmswimwear

      The Australian swimwear designer uses high-quality Italian fabrics and ethically sourced materials to take the finest approach in the fashion industry.
      The Cobbler@cobbler.ae

      Look after your leather goods or re-invent them in The Cobbler’s safe hands.
      Nara Desert Escape@naraescape

      This ultimate in luxury desert experiences. A bespoke escape for those who want to visit an exclusive campsite set in a backdrop of stunning sand dunes.
      Brows by Suman@browsbysuman

      The brow guru. If you haven’t tried this face-framing, game-changing technique, you’ll want to.
      Oséree@osreeswimwear

      Seriously sophisticated swimwear. The clever swimwear that adds a refreshing touch to poolside chic.
      Dr Sebagh@drsebagh

      Award-winning products created by an internationally renowned cosmetic doctor, Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh for advanced skin-care maintenance.
      January’s – ‘The Positivity Issue’ – Download Now
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