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      How you can win big at this mall during the Dubai Fitness Challenge

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      With a calendar of adrenaline-fuelled activities this month for the Dubai Fitness Challenge, this shopping haven is hosting a series of fun events for the entire family to take part in.
      For those who wish to tackle fitness a bit differently, they can enjoy an array of classes including Zumba, Yoga, Box Fit, Bollywood dancing and much more at Mall of the Emirates every day up until November 28.

      So as this month is all about redefining your fitness limits in a friendly-spirit, mall visitors can take part in a fun and inclusive range of activities while simply taking part in a selection of sport challenges.

      In addition, each day Mall of the Emirates will also give one lucky winner the opportunity to win Dhs500 worth of share points after taking part in a selection of sports challenges while families can also enjoy an enthralling Hula Hoop show as well as an acrobatic tennis show.
      So, if you’re ready to do something fitness-related this month, you’re in the right place. For more information regarding the schedule of events be sure to visit https://www.malloftheemirates.com/events/dubai-fitness-challenge
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      Her Highness Sheikha Mozah for November’s – ‘The Fine Jewellery Issue’

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      November’s – ‘The Fine Jewellery Issue’ – Download Now
      Words & Creative Direction: Amy SessionsPhotography: Ziga MihelcicHair: Ania Poniatowska at MMG ArtistsProduction: Kelli MaddockFashion Assistant: Sarah JosephVideographer: Steve Erana

      This month we are delighted and honoured to present our cover star Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Al Maktoum for November’s – ‘The Fine Jewellery Issue’.
      The cover was shot at sunrise which made for an incredible backdrop for the shoot, and also allowed us to share time with a high flyer in all senses and an incredibly intelligent, inspiring individual.
      As part of this incredible shoot, EW partnered with fine jewellery house Boucheron, which is known for its timeless creations and uncompromising attention to detail.
      Take a look behind-the-scenes at the shoot from this prestigious edition of Emirates Woman by watching the video below.
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      November’s – ‘The Fine Jewellery Issue’ – Download Now
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      The Dubai-based hero brand delaying the ageing process with natural products

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      There’s no better way to get a natural, pure and youthful glow than using the finest natural ingredients.
      IN PARTNERSHIP: In beauty, there’s nothing more sought after than a natural radiance and youthful glow to the skin. However, with busy schedules, stress and often a lack of sleep – keeping that natural glow and reducing the look of fine lines can prove to be difficult at times.
      Not only that, environmental factors and natural ageing can also affect the natural radiance of the skin. What most seem to forget is that the skin is the largest organ in the body. So, just as we eat well to ensure our bodies are healthy, we need to feed our skin with natural, pure and healthy ingredients.

      Dubai-based beauty brand izil has been specialising in pure, natural ingredients in its products for the last eight years which help to effectively enable a healthy ageing process that will delay the natural inevitability of fine lines and wrinkles.

      Established in the UAE in 2012 by Mouna Abassy, who is originally from Morroco, the brand focuses on the pure and rich beauty rituals which derive from the rich heritage of the country, which have been developed and passed down through generations. There is no better way to achieve a radiant and youthful glow than with natural and pure ingredients.
      One hero product is izil’s new Regenerating Serum, made from 98.6 per cent natural ingredients, this serum is set to infuse your skin with natural antioxidants to help prevent signs of ageing by boosting collagen and encouraging cellular renewal. Combining hydrolysed wheat protein, grape seed oil, prickly pear seed oil, coenzyme Q10 and hyaluronic acid, the Regenerating Serum is the ultimate amalgamation of ingredients to encourage a natural skin radiance.
      For the ultimate results, incorporate the izil Regenerating Serum with the izil Regenerating Cream into your skincare routine. The Regenerating Cream contains 93.1 per cent naturally-derived ingredients including red algae, aloe vera, argan oil, vitamin E, rosehip oil, hyaluronic acid and more. Together, this powerful Regenerating Duo will moisturise and nourish the skin leaving it plump and healthy, giving that coveted natural and pure radiance we all crave.
      All products are available online at izilbeauty. com and at the flagship store at The Dubai Mall, which also offers spa services.
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      The UAE announces it’s entering the planning stage to return to normal life

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      As the world has grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic for most of 2020, the UAE has shared some positive news about its recovery process.
      Earlier this week on Tuesday, a press conference was held by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) where it was revealed that the country is now in the planning stages to return to normal life.

      “The #Covid19 crisis has been a real test for the countries of the world,” the NCEMA said in a statement. “The #UAE was able to control the situation by stimulating its efforts and capabilities, and this has led to the #UAE entering the planning stage for recovery.”
      While it was noted that the cases numbers in the UAE have increased recently, the rate of recovery in the country was also highlighted, showcasing the exceptional work the healthcare industry and frontline workers are doing to contain the virus and help patients recover.

      We look forward to successfully moving beyond the planning stage for recovery, which is an important step that highlights the country’s efficiency and readiness to ensure a safe, gradual return to normal life.#CommitToWin
      — NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) November 10, 2020

      In their campaign for recovery, which is using the hashtag #CommitToWin, key sectors will be a focus including the economy, tourism, education, aviation and health.
      It’s a positive sign to see, with the government outlining they were looking forward to the future of things returning to normal.
      “We look forward to successfully moving beyond the planning stage for recovery, which is an important step that highlights the country’s efficiency and readiness to ensure a safe, gradual return to normal life,” the NCEMA said.
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      6 fabulous things to do in Dubai this weekend

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      Here’s your ultimate guide to this weekend in Dubai – 12 November to 14 November.
      A new menu

      Whether you’ve already been to Ce La Vi or not, we’ve got the perfect excuse to sit in the company of the best views of the Burj Khalifa this weekend – the sky-high restaurant has added some fabulous new dishes to its menu.Curated specially by Chef Howard Ko, new hero dishes include Warm Sunchoke Coconut Soup, rich Tagliatelle Mushroom Fricassee, Campanelle with Lamb Ragu and Sticky Date Pudding. Trust us, it’s a must-try.
      A bespoke perfume experience

      Wanting to find the perfect fragrance that’s just right for you? Then perhaps try heading down to Oo La Lab in n Warehouse 59 in Al Quoz. Whether you’re in a group or it’s just for you, you’ll be able to decide your perfect scent being led by an expert who will show you the science behind a fragrance. Follow the simple three-step system: Build, Mix, Pour.
      An Eau de Parfum workshop is priced from Dhs320 per person. There’s also the option can do it from home by yourself.
      Pool day

      Enjoy a fabulous pool day at Le Meridien Dubai on Friday or Saturday for just Dhs150 which is fully redeemable against F&B at the pool bar.
      Dine under the stars

      Enjoy some of the best views of the DIFC skyline at Ninive for dinner. The restaurant located at Jumeirah Emirates Towers serves up a range of delicious Arabic and North African favourites, with the menu inspired by the flavours of Morocco, Iran, Iraq and Turkey. Whilst dining you can also enjoy a musical journey with a mix of North African, Gulf and Middle east Cultures with a twist of electronic influences curated by the house DJs.
      Brunch at the beach

      Combining the best of both worlds – the beach and brunch – White Beach’s popular brunch ‘Burn’ is making a return this weekend. Enjoy a nice meal and drinks with friends first, then slip into your swimsuit and head to the pool. Running every Friday from noon to 4pm, packages start at Dhs295 for soft drinks; Dhs395 for house drinks and Dhs525 for champagne.
      Pamper session

      Enjoy an amazing pamper session right from your home with the help from Abu Dhabi-based start-up Rizek. Partnering with Bedashing Beauty, a popular UAE-based salon, clients can now enjoy their favourite beauty treatments without having to go into the salon. By booking straight from the app, customers can now receive premium beauty services in the comfort of their homes from one of the top salons. They can also do so with complete ease of mind as Bedashing’s experts abide with all national safety measures and meticulously sanitise their tools and accessories.
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      Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to Bahrain Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman

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      Bahrain’s longtime prime minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman has sadly passed away.
      It was announced by the official Bahrain News Agency on Wednesday afternoon that His Royal Highness had passed away the age of 84.

      “By order of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Royal Court mourns His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister, who passed away this morning at Mayo Clinic Hospital in the United States of America,” it was announced in a statement.
      Following the Bahraini Prime Minister’s death, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, paid tribute to the late Prince Khalifa bin Salman on Twitter.

      تعازينا لشقيقنا ملك البحرين .. ولأهلنا في البحرين الحبيبة في وفاة الأمير خليفة بن سلمان آل خليفة .. مسيرة ممتدة في خدمة بلده .. ورحلة تنموية ساهمت في صياغة تاريخ البحرين الحديث.. نسأل الله له الرحمه والمغفرة ولأهلنا في البحرين الصبر والسلوان .. pic.twitter.com/e6XIbo9mV8
      — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) November 11, 2020

      “Our condolences to our brother, the King of Bahrain and to our beloved Bahraini people on the death of Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa,” he said, adding that His Royal Highness contributed heavily to shaping Bahrain’s modern history.
      His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, also shared his condolences on Twitter mourning the death of the Bahraini royal.

      May God have mercy on Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. He was one of the architects of modern Bahrain and he leaves behind a rich legacy. Our heartfelt condolences to King Hamad, the Crown Prince and the people of Bahrain. pic.twitter.com/CYsrOcbYTL
      — محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) November 11, 2020

      “May God have mercy on Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. He was one of the architects of modern Bahrain and he leaves behind a rich legacy,” he said. “Our heartfelt condolences to King Hamad, the Crown Prince and the people of Bahrain.”
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      10 hero buys to gift your loved ones for the Diwali season

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      IN PARTNERSHIP: As we head into the last six weeks of 2020, we also approach the most fun time of the year – party season.
      Marking the beginning of the season is the festival of lights, Diwali, which is fast-approaching this weekend.

      If you’re looking for the perfect gifts to get your loved ones this Diwali season, then look no further than Galeries Lafayette in The Dubai Mall, which is your one-stop-shop for everything fashion, jewellery, handbags, accessories, makeup, home decor and more.
      With an array of luxury brands to their name including Louis Vuitton, Celine, Dior, Gucci, Fendi, Valentino, Chloe and Givenchy, Galeries Lafayette also holds many unique brands which could something new to your wardrobe, or the wardrobes of your loved ones.

      To give you some inspiration for this Diwali season, Emirates Woman has rounded up 10 hero buys from fashion, to accessories, to homewares.
      The hero buys
      Sarah Tamimi top, Dhs3,100 and Sarah Tamimi skirt, Dhs4,750

      Tory Burch sandals, Dhs1,300

      Alighieri earrings, Dhs1,115

      Longines watch, Dhs8,480

      Michael Kors bag, Dhs1,700

      Alighieri pendant necklace, Dhs975

      Iladro Lithophane Votive Light, Dhs325

      Tanagra frame Dhs1490

      Versace Gypsy Trinket Box, Dhs475

      Svenlars Geurkaars Neon Night Wit Candles, Dhs326

      All of these and more are available to shop at Galeries Lafayette The Dubai Mall (04 339 9933).
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      The ultimate round-up of beauty advent calendars for the festive season

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      Let’s face it, it’s been a tough year for everyone. That’s why party season can’t come soon enough, and while it might not be the same as previous years, it won’t stop us getting in the festive spirit.
      One of the first signs of the festive season officially starting is advent calendars and while we love a traditional chocolate calendar, there’s been a massive surge in popularity in beauty advent calendars in recent years.

      What’s better than opening up an advent calendar door each day than finding a fabulous beauty product in the lead up to Christmas?
      If you’re looking to treat yourself in the run-up to Christmas, or looking to gift someone an advent calendar Emirates Woman has rounded-up the ultimate list of beauty advent calendars for 2020.
      L’Occitane Advent Calendar 2020

      From a hair mask, to hand balm, to a shower oil, to hair masks, the L’Occitane Advent Calendar is filled with luxurious products which make for the perfect treat in the run-up to the festive season. Retailing for Dhs249, you get Dhs414 worth of product in this advent calendar.
      Available at ae.loccitane.com.
      Benefit Advent Calendar 2020

      Enjoy 12 of Benefit Cosmetics’ bestselling products in their Shake Your Beauty Advent Calendar. Retailing for Dhs285, this advent calendar contains over Dhs600 worth of product.
      Kiehls Advent Calendar 2020

      Featuring 24 surprise formulas, one behind each door and includes cleansers, face masks, facial serums and moisturisers. The Kiehls Advent Calendar 2020 is retailing for Dhs274.86.
      Available at Bloomingdales.ae.
      The Body Shop – Make It Real Together Ultimate Advent Calendar

      Described as the “ultimate” advent calendar, The Body Shop has pulled out all the stops for the festive season. As one of the only advent calendars offering not 24, but 25 products – meaning you have a door to open on Christmas day – each door is filled with one surprise bigger than the next. From its classic body butters to mascara to body wash to glow masks and more, this advent calendar is one to put on your list. Retailing for Dhs850, the product in this calendar is worth Dhs1,409.
      Available at thebodyshop.ae.
      Rituals Advent Calendar 2020

      The Rituals Advent Calendar for 2020 includes an array of little luxuries which include four bespoke advent candles. This advent calendar is retailing for Dhs465.
      Available at en-ae.rituals.com
      NET-A-PORTER Advent Calendar 2020

      Jam-packed full of hero brands including Charlotte Tilbury, Dr Barbara Sturm, 111 Skin, Augustinus Bader and more, the NET-A-PORTER beauty advent calendar features 24 fabulous surprises and includes both full-size and travel-size products. Worth Dhs5,452, the whole advent calendar costs Dhs1,168 which is an incredible saving.
      Available at NET-A-PORTER.
      Lush Advent Calendar 2020
      If you’re in need of some new bathroom products then the Lush Advent Calendar for 2020 is the one for you. Including a bath bomb, Shower scrub, bubble bar and more, this 12 days of Christmas advent calendar is retailing for Dhs640.
      Available at mena.lush.com.
      Clarins Advent Calendar 2020

      Clarins doesn’t have just one, but two advent calendars. Available in both 12-day and 24-day advent calendars, there’s a whole bundle of skincare and makeup products to enjoy including the brand’s hero Instant Eye Make-Up Remover and 4D Mascara. The 24-Day Advent Calendar is retailing for Dhs418.60 and the 12-Day Advent Calendar is retailing for Dhs235.
      Available at ae.clarins.com.
      Dior Advent Calendar 2020

      Dior opens its doors to the Atelier des Rêves in its 2020 Advent Calendar. Filled to the brim with incredible products from Dior Beauty including skincare, makeup and fragrance, this advent calendar is the ultimate luxury treat and is retailing for Dhs1,655.
      Available at dior.com.
      Elemis Advent Calendar 2020

      Elemis has released its advent calendar and it’s as spectacular as you’d expect. With 25 Elemis hero products including the ULTRA SMART Pro-Collagen Complex 12 Serum and the Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream, this advent calendar gives you a huge saving on product. Retailing for Dhs850, the calendar is worth over Dhs1,900.
      Available at elemis.com.
      Diptyque Advent Calendar 2020

      Candles, candles and more candles. The Diptyque advent calendar, which retails for Dhs1,703, is full of 25 surprises in both full and deluxe samples and also features illustions by artist Ugo Gattoni.
      Available at diptyqueparis.com.
      Clinique Advent Calendar 2020

      Including Clinique’s highly-coveted three-step skincare system, as well as other hero products this beauty 24-door advent calendar is worth over Dhs1,000 but is retailing for Dhs399.
      Available at namshi.com.
      Jo Malone Advent Calendar 2020

      Get the very best of Jo Malone London with their incredible beauty advent calendar for 2020 which is retailing for Dhs2,065. With candles, fragrances and bath and body products included, there’s 24 surprises waiting for you in the run-up to Christmas.
      Available at Jomalone-me.com.
      Dr. Barbara Sturm Advent Calendar 2020

      Internationally acclaimed skincare expert Dr. Barbara Sturm and her eponymous skincare expert has released the ultimate advent calendar filled with 24 of her hero products in full, deluxe and sachet sizes retailing for Dhs1,690.
      Hero products include the highly concentrated ‘Brightening Serum’ and the moisturising ‘Glow Drops’.
      Available at NET-A-PORTER.
      MR PORTER Advent Calendar 2020

      We can’t forget about the men in our lives. MR PORTER’s annual ’12 Days of Grooming’ is the perfect pre-Christmas gift for your male lovd ones and includes 12 doors featuring nourisihing creams, oils and masks. Valued at Dhs2,176, this advent calendar is retailing for Dhs459.
      Available at MR PORTER.
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