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      Inside the new luxe DIFC restaurant we all need to try ASAP

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      With the start of a new year, many new restaurants will be popping up in Dubai.
      Perhaps one of the most exciting launches for 2021 is the newest player on the block in the Dubai International Financial District. Say hello to Clap, a brand new Japanese restaurant embodying the bright lights of Tokyo, accompanied by a stunning menu.

      Signature dishes on Clap’s contemporary Japenese menu include the Salmon ‘Clap Cloud’, which is a salmon tartare with spicy miso and poppadum, yellowtail sashimi with tosazu dressing and wagyu beef and foie gras gyoza.

      There’s also a fully immersive dining experience on offer – the ‘Omakase’ menu, which is Japanese for  ‘I leave it up to you’.
      The setting is just as spectacular as the menu, with Clap now taking the title of DIFC’s largest rooftop restaurant and bar. The interiors of the restaurant feature 2,100 hanging above the restaurant’s reception and bar, which is balanced out with the natural woods and solid stone used for the seating, flooring and kitchen in the establishment.
      Clap was originally founded in Beirut and has now made its way to Dubai, being owned and managed by restaurant group Addmind.

      The group’s CEO Tony Habre has described the new restaurant as “magical”.
      “25 to 30 chefs will be cooking in front of you, the bar area is vast and there’s so much interaction happening between all of the staff and the guests dining,” he said. “People are always looking for outstanding food but I think now more than ever they’re also looking for an exceptional experience. Fun is the keyword here.”
      You’ll definitely need to watch this space, as we’ve been told brunches and lunches at Clap will soon be on their way.
      Get a glimpse inside Clap below.

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      5 reasons why this homegrown Dubai restaurant will be your new go-to

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: Beloved homegrown Dubai restaurant chain London Dairy Cafe recently launched its latest offering into the F&B space.
      Say hello to LDC Kitchen + Cafe, which recently opened its doors in One JLT. As the new player on the block, EW had curated five reasons why this new venue will be your new go-to.
      The new mantra

      It’s sometimes hard to find an establishment that caters to everyone including our furry friends. That’s where LDC Kitchen + Cafe comes into play. With its clear mantra of inclusivity, the venue welcomes everyone as it states, “Everyone has a seat at our table.”
      The new chef
      A new head of culinary for LDC has recently been appointed. Previously at Flamingo Room by tashas Dubai, Chef Omar Basiony is here to make this homegrown Dubai concept a power player in the F&B space.

      The new menu
      Chef Basiony has also created a new menu for LDC Kitchen + Cafe. With everything made in-house, restaurant-goers can look forward to hero dishes including veggie eggplant shakshuka, a slow-cooked French onion soup made with homemade stock, a delectable assortment of pancakes, Kung Fu chicken burger, tagliatelle ragù, pan-roasted salmon and steak frites and more. While the new menu is only currently available at the new JLT venue, it will soon be available at other LDC establishments around Dubai.
      The new venue
      Not only is the new space stylish and chic making it a great place to meet for a post-work dinner, it’s also a fabulous place to go to have a day of working away from the office. There’s also a pet-friendly terrace at the new venue, truly in-keeping with its inclusivity mantra.

      The location
      While there’s no shortage of LDC venues around Dubai, this new opening marks the brand’s first establishment in the JLT area. For those who work in the local area and in Dubai Marina, it’s the ideal place for lunch meetings, a post-work dinner with colleagues or even a pre-work breakfast.
      LDC One JLT is open daily from 7am to 12 midnight and until 1am during the weekends.
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      Dreaming of Greece? There’s flights available from the UAE for just Dhs1

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      As travelling seems to be on the radar again from many, one UAE airline has the most unbelievable deals available for flights to Greece.
      Abu Dhabi-based airline Wizz Air is currently offering passengers one-way tickets for Dhs1, which are available all on a first-come-first-serve basis.

      Exclusive tickets are available to both Athens and Thessaloniki in Greece in the fleet composed of four brand new airbuses which includes the Airbus A321neo aircraft, which had the lowest environmental footprint in the region.
      The offer is available for purchase from January 10 to 11, 2021.

      Discussing the sale, managing director for Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, Kees Van Schaick, explained the airline was “welcoming the New Year in style”.
      “As an ultra-low fare airline, we want to provide travellers with the opportunity to visit exciting destinations for super accessible prices,” he said. “We expect these tickets to sell out fast – looking forward to seeing you onboard soon!”

      The one-way price includes one carry-on bag (max 40x30x20cm) with an additional cost for check-in trolleys or luggage.
      Further destinations will be announced in the coming months from Abu Dhabi and will include some more exciting deals.
      With the introduction of sanitized travel measures, the health and safety standards are of utmost priority while these tickets are now available for purchase both today at tomorrow on wizzair.com along with the airline’s mobile application.
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      Kylie Jenner unfollowed all of her friends on Instagram over the weekend

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      It’s normal to have a cleanse at the start of a new year. Whether that be health, fitness, mind or material, it’s always good to start fresh.
      In Kylie Jenner’s case, it appears she’s gone through a bit of an Instagram cleanse.

      The makeup mogul was previously following nearly 150 accounts on Instagram, but is now only following 28. Jenner unfollowed the likes of Sofia Richie, her former assistant and friend Victoria Villarroel and other close friends.
      All of the remaining accounts she follows includes her family members, baby daddy Travis Scott and a series of Kylie Jenner fan accounts. One of the only remaining friends she follows is her best friend, Anastasia ‘Stassie’ Karanikolaou, whom Jenner has known for over 10 years. She’s also still following Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber.

      What prompted the unfollowing spree is unknown. Perhaps Jenner wanted to disguise certain people she wanted to unfollow, or she simply wanted to streamline who she was following altogether.
      Interestingly though, this unfollowing spree coincided with the Kardashian-Jenner clan’s last day of filming Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

      Jenner has starred on the show alongside her siblings and mother Kris Jenner since she was nine-years-old when the hit reality show launched 14 years ago in 2007.
      Kim Kardashian announced the news that the show would be coming to an end in September last year.
      “It is with heavy hearts that we’ve made the difficult decision as a family to say goodbye to Keeping Up With The Kardashians,” the 39-year-old said in a statement.
      “After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and numerous spin-off shows, we are beyond grateful to all of you who’ve watched us for all of these years – through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many relationships and children. We’ll forever cherish the wonderful memories and countless people we’ve met along the way.”
      As to when the last season of KUTWK will air is yet to be confirmed.
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      Here’s where you can get the free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Dubai

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      Just before Christmas, it was announced that the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was approved to be administered in Dubai.
      With the administering of the jab now well underway, many government officials have received the vaccine including the Director-General of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) Her Excellency Mona Al Marri, who received it last week.

      The Pfizer-BioNTech jab has been made free for Dubai residents with clinical trials proving 95 per cent effectiveness. With that, a list of seven centres in the emirate offering the vaccine for free have now been outlined by Dr Farida Al Khaja, CEO of clinical support services and the nursing sector at the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and chairperson of the COVID-19 vaccination steering committee.

      The Dubai Health Authority has now made it available at the following locations for Dubai residents:
      Al Safa primary health care centre
      Zabeel primary health care centre
      Al Mizhar primary health care centre
      Nad Al Hamr primary health
      Al Barsha primary health care centre
      Uptown Miriff medical fitness centre
      Hatta Hospital
      Who is eligible to have the vaccine?
      Recently, the DHA outlined exactly who is currently eligible to receive the vaccine.
      At present, senior citizens of all nationalities with a valid residence visa over 60 years are being prioritised to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Similarly, people with chronic diseases which include, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, liver and kidney diseases, hypertension, obesity and people with a BMI of 35 or more.
      People with disabilities, often known as ‘people of determination’ in the emirates; frontline workers in the public and private sector, including medical staff, non-medical hospital workers, emergency services and employees in sensitive and vital positions, such as government employees working to tackle the pandemic are also eligible.
      As per the scheduling for the vaccination, UAE residents can book an appointment through the DHA app or even the toll-free number 800-342 and visit dha.gov.ae for more information.
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      An exclusive free Hermès event is coming to Dubai this week

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      The Hermès Carré Club has slowly made its way around the world in recent years making stops in Paris, New York City, Milan, Toronto, Singapore and Los Angeles.
      Now, this immersive experience is coming to Dubai this week.

      Celebrating the signature DNA of the Hermès scarf the Carré Club aims to bring the know-how of the carré to people. It’s an interactive and immersive experience into the world of silk, bringing the positive spirit of art, culture and design of Hermès to life.

      The silk carré was created in 1937 one hundred years after Hermès’ initial inception in 1937. It’s since become an icon for the brand resonating the positive power of the fashion house’s signature DNA.
      The Carré Club will have various elements to including the Carré Studio where you can meet some of the artists behind the iconic motifs – including Cyrille Diatkine, Gianpaolo Pagni, Octave Marsal, Theo de Gu and Daiske Nomura. You’ll also see the designers showcase their creative process live.
      There’s also Carré Stories where the tale of the Hermes silk scarf will be told; the Carré Knot where you can learn the art of knotting a scarf; the Carré Park where you’ll see skateboarders fly the flag for men’s silk on skate ramps.

      With it being a fully immersive experience, event-goers are also invited to visit the Carré Café for some downtime and then visit the Carré Click to capture some memories from the event. To finish the amazing experience, you can visit the Carré Mania pop-up store which will showcase a selection of scarves for women andmen, including some limited editions in the event’s colours
      Hermès invites you to the Carré Club which takes place every day from January 15 to January 20, 12pm to 10pm, at Concrete in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. You can now reserve your free tickets online: hermes.com/carreclub.
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      Sub-zero temperatures were recorded in the UAE over the weekend

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      While UAE winters are arguably some of the warmest in the world, there were some sub-zero temperatures recorded over the weekend.
      It was announced by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) that temperatures in the area of Raknah, Al Ain went below zero degrees Celcius to minus two degrees Celcius on Saturday, January 9 in the early hours of the morning.

      Meanwhile, the highest temperature which was recorded on the same day was 25 degrees Celcius in the town of Sweihan. However, this was recorded in the late afternoon.

      #أقل_درجة_حرارة سجلت على الدولة صباح هذا اليوم 2 درجة مئوية تحت الصفر في ركنة الساعة 05:15 بالتوقيت المحلي لدولة الإمارات.The #lowest_temperature recorded over the country today morning was 2 °C below zero in Raknah at 05:15 UAE Local.
      — المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@NCMS_media) January 9, 2021

      Over the next week or so those who reside in Dubai can expect temperatures of around 24 degrees with sunshine. Abu Dhabi is similar.
      With temperatures fluctuating between 17 degrees to 25 degrees, depending on the time of day, it’s the perfect weather to take advantage of for terrace dinners and rooftop bars overlooking the city.
      Read our ultimate round-up of the best rooftops in Dubai to give you some inspo. It’s the time to do it because before you know it, the sweltering hot weather will be here again and we’ll all be crowded around the aircon indefinitely.
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      Sheikh Mohammed relives his childhood with new book release

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      His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has released many books through the years, and now he’s added one more to his collection.
      The release of a brand new book penned by the Dubai Ruler was announced over the weekend.

      Entitled My Little World, His Highness tells five separate stories in the book which looks back on memories from his childhood and details the lessons he has learned throughout his life from past experiences. The five separate stories are as follows: ‘Camping with the scorpions’; ‘My cave of treasures’; ‘My first horse’; ‘My friend, the lion’; and ‘My mother, like no other’.

      Two particularly poignant stories include ‘My Cave of Treasures’ and ‘My Mother, Like No Other’.
      As per the Dubai Media Office, ‘My Cave of Treasures’ showcases Sheikh Mohammed’s “determination to transform the room into his personal space for contemplation, brainstorming and experimentation”.
      Meanwhile ‘My Mother, Like No Other’ is a heartfelt tribute to his late mother Sheikha Latifa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan.
      His Highness recalls the memory of when he found a baby gazelle in the desert all alone and made sure it was safe. Per the Dubai Media Office, in the anecdote, His Highness “recalls wondering at the time whether anyone would care for it as much as its mother”.
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