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      7 app-based car services in Dubai for a smooth ride

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      by Sarah Joseph
      32 seconds ago

      Tired of waiting in long queues for your next car ride? Dubai has all the right options for you.
      From premium cars to airport cabs, each app has a variety of options to choose from making travelling in the emirate an effortless task.
      After entering the destination and pickup point passengers can lay back and enjoy the hassle-free ride through any of these mobile apps. For utmost safety, each app includes 24/7 support, GPS tracking, and emergency assistance.
      So, for your next ride, Emirates Woman has curated a guide of all the car apps to download in Dubai for a seamless journey.
      Careem
      As a one-stop solution for all its users’ needs, this app has been operating in the country for over a decade. Without limiting to taxi services, the other options include delivery, recharging, transferring money, ordering food and shopping. To receive returns on every ride, customers can also subscribe to the rewards programme starting at Dhs19 per month.
      For more information visit careem.com
      Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC)
      In a smooth and innovative manner, customers can reserve taxis and limousines via the smart application. After registering on the app, passengers can select and reserve a vehicle, after which they search for the nearest one to the customer’s location. Payments can be made directly or through a credit card for a seamless process.
      For more information visit dubaitaxi.ae
      XXRide
      This global ridesharing and ride-hailing service allows customers to seamlessly book a ride after signing in within a few minutes. For an exception experience, the app also offers luxury car rides, making quality prices available at a lesser price. Without forgetting the little ones, the app offers baby car seats in the family category to ensure a safe and seamless ride for them.

      For more information visit xxride.com
      Uber
      While still operating independently across the Middle East, this ride-hailing American service was taken over by Careem in early 2020. As a premium airport car service, the app offers pickups and transportation with a click of a button. For any planned events, Uber has the option of requesting ride up to 30 days in advance at any time and on any day of the year.
      For more information visit uber.com
      WOW
      Dubai’s latest ride-sharing company, WOW Electronic Transport Services allows potential passengers to book rides and have luxury trips or even be a leader and drive with the app. Without limiting any onboarding customers, the app allows one to book a ride for family or friends with minimum effort. With stress-free rides, WOW ensures anyone can book a ride within minutes. To ensure women and children feel comfortable and safe, the app offers an exclusive premium journey for them at any given time of the day.
      For more information visit wowets.com
      BaronFleet
      This premium car booking platform is the GCC’s first on-demand premium service. From limousines to business class Mercedes options, customers can book via the app and opt for the cashless payment option. Whether an airport transfer or an hourly ride, professional chauffeurs ensure customers enjoy a comfortable luxury ride to their destination. With fixed rates, passengers can know the price estimate of their ride in advance.
      For more information visit baronfleet.com
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      This Zuma venue is defining the ‘next 20 years’ of the renowned restaurant brand

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      by Olivia Morris
      6 hours ago

      For those who have been gallivanting around Europe this summer (and we’re sure that’s many of you), you may have happened to stumble across the Zuma name more than once.
      The globally renowned luxury restaurant brand debuted three new venues this summer in key holiday destinations: Ibiza, Sardinia and Mykonos.
      It marks a milestone in the 20-year history of the restaurant when it first opened its doors in London two decades ago. In fact, according to Zuma’s Creator and Co-Founder Rainer Becker, the new Mykonos venue is a marker for what the next 20 years hold for the brand.
      “This is a momentous summer for Zuma, with three new venues opening across Europe, including our brand-new Mykonos lifestyle hub,” he explained. “We opened the first Zuma in London 20 years ago and look forward to embarking on our next 20 years as we launch this new venue concept internationally.”
      The opening of the Mykonos venue is a first-of-its-kind for Zuma, encompassing a multi-purpose destination including a restaurant, lounge and bar, as well as a sleek infinity pool, day beds and resident DJ.
      The new venue offers the same exquisite cuisine many Dubai residents will know and love but on a different level. Visitors can indulge in the beloved staple dishes during the day as they soak up the Mediterranean sun as they chill out poolside. Then, when the sun sets, the space transforms into the ultimate night-time hotspot with a DJ playing chilled house into the early hours.
      Go inside the chic new European hotspot below.

      If this is a marker for what’s set to come for the Zuma brand globally, we can’t wait to see what’s next.
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      A luxury Tomorrowland-inspired retreat is coming to Dubai

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      by Sarah Joseph
      1 hour ago

      Popular Belgium-based music festival Tomorrowland is known the globe-over and now Dubai is set to get its very own piece of it.
      A luxury exclusive retreat is set to launch in the emirate emulating all the features of the annual festival amidst the sandy dunes.
      Terra Solis is set to take its guests on a sophisticated journey with one of the largest pools in the region. By expanding into the holistic sector, the property offers several luxurious onboard amenities such as yoga, a gym and padel facilities to ensure fitness is at the forefront.
      For the ultimate getaway, guests can switch off completely and soak in the nature surrounding the property. Designed to replicate the starry constellations, the accommodation features three innovative styles named Polaris bell tents, the Perseid lodges and the Orion pool lodges.
      By infusing various Tomorrowland elements, this luxe escape promises guests attractive accommodation options, outstanding music, entertainment and an expansive area extending beyond 371,000 square metres.
      For guests to experience the complete package on this idyllic escape, this desert oasis offers outstanding food and beverage options all in one space.
      Take a look inside this luxurious property below.

      Set to open its doors in October 2022, the property is located in Al Yufra, Dubailand and has already taking bookings ahead of its official opening.
      For more information visit terrasolisdubai.com
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      This content creator proves how safe it really is to live in Dubai

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      by Sarah Joseph
      2 hours ago

      It’s widely known by citizens and residents just how safe the UAE is, but now one Dubai resident has actually put it to the test.
      A popular content creator from Turkmenistan, Baymammet Sarybekov, wanted to see how safe the emirate was for himself through an experiment.
      Visiting popular and busy spots around the emirate, Sarybekov recently shared two separate videos showing him living his valuables behind, only to return over 10 minutes later to find them just where he had left them.
      In one video, he left his phone plugged in to charge unattended, which was left just as it was when he returned to the same spot.
      In other footage, Sarybekov left his phone and wallet unattended in a busy food court to secure a table. While he waited for his food order, the phone and wallet were left unattended for over 10 minutes.

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      While in many places around the world items would be immediately taken if left unattended, his phone and wallet remained untouched in this bustling public setting, showcasing the UAE’s overall safety.
      Having lived in Dubai for four years after living in different parts of the world, he expressed his gratitude to the nation’s leaders.
      His ‘only in Dubai’ theory certainly passed the test with flying colours.
      Safe for solo female travellers
      The UAE has continually ranked as a safe haven not only for citizens and residents, but for all those visiting too.
      Back in February, Dubai ranked as one of the top cities for the safety of female solo travellers. Per a survey conducted by the travel insurance website InsureMyTrip, Dubai ranked third on the list.
      The study stated, “Overall, Dubai has a very low crime rate and is considered a safe place to travel as a woman, with the majority of public transport in Dubai offering a ‘women’s only section’.”
      Top places to walk alone
      Late last year, it was also found the UAE was one of the safest places for people to walk alone at night.
      Per Gallup’s 2021 Global Law and Order report, it was found that 95 per cent of the country’s residents feel safe, especially when walking alone at night.
      His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared his pride over this declaration. He noted how safe the UAE was for women and how they could walk home, day or night, “without fear”.
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      Inside the coolest new beach club to join the ranks of Palm West Beach

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      by Sarah Joseph
      2 hours ago

      One of Dubai’s most bustling beach spots, Palm West Beach has yet another sophisticated beachside venue to add to your must-visit list.
      The newly launched Playa Beach Club is all set to welcome guests in a scenic setting designed with an infinity pool and a creative menu offering Japanese and Peruvian classics.
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      This guest-only oasis offers a secluded sandscape in the heart of Dubai

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      by Team Emirates Woman
      13 mins ago

      IIN PARTNERSHIP: Want to spend the night under the picturesque desert sky? Then Dubai’s luxurious property, Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa needs to be added to your list of staycations to visit.
      As the weather cools down, this mesmerising getaway takes you back in time with utmost serenity and impeccable service from the moment you enter.
      For a lavish escape, there are 42 secluded luxurious tented suites that pay homage to the emirate’s longstanding heritage. With local artefacts and Bedouin-inspired designs, guests are offered complete privacy with a private temperature-controlled pool surrounded by lush desert palms.
      If guests want to experience an intimate evening for any special occasion, the venue offers private sundowners personalised according to individual taste. Whether champagne or sparkling juice, all the details can be curated by the team of onboard specialists according to your preference, under the twinkling canopy of stars.

      To feel completely rejuvenated, the Timeless Spa ensures utmost relaxation with a plethora of beauty and relaxation treatments including private massage rooms for couples. Be it a hydrafacial or a soothing traditional massage, each visitor can be fully pampered from head to toe.
      For those who want to raise their adrenaline levels,  the desert resort offers an eventful list of activities including camel riding, archery, falconry displays, horse riding, dune driving and wildlife drives.
      Set amid the rolling sand dunes, the signature fine dining restaurant, Al Diwaan Restaurant serves a culinary extravaganza with an unending set of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Situated above the restaurant is a refined Hajar terrace bar with loungers and cocktail tables that can be enjoyed against breathtaking views of the Arabian Desert.

      Without leaving the room, guests have the option of in-room dining. For that Instagram-worthy moment, the property offers a unique floating breakfast experience that can be savoured in its private temperature-controlled pool.
      Packages start at Dhs4,200 for the full board option inclusive of two desert activities per person, per night. For a spa-inspired getaway, the package is priced at Dhs4,600 for a full-board stay and a luxurious spa treatment. For the ultimate desert romance escapes, the package starts at Dhs4,800 per night for a full board inclusive of welcome drink, VIP amenities, one desert activity, and a deck dinner for two persons for a minimum two-night stay.

      Nestled amid the centre of Dubai’s Desert Conservation Reserve, guests can witness iconic vistas of the Hajar Mountain massif and experience this serene escape with absolute comfort.
      For your next escape and to make a booking visit mariott.com
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      This luxe hotspot is the perfect place to spend the last days of summer in Dubai

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      by Team Emirates Woman
      9 hours ago

      We’re excited to finally say the cooler weather is on its way as the UAE bids goodbye to the sweltering summer heat.
      Escape to the shores of the Côte d’Azur right here in Dubai to close out the summer months at Twiggy by La Cantine.
      With a menu swinging between Ibiza, Saint-Tropez, Cassis and Formentera via Okinawa, Chef Fabio Luz takes you on a culinary journey with Mediterranean-inspired dishes from classic burrata to refreshing lentil salad to the decadent lobster cannelloni. As well as this, there’s also a plethora of sushi options.

      Dine in style in the restaurant which features Provence-inspired decor with pastel and cream hues and touches of rattan, paired with some of the most impressive views of the Downtown Dubai skyline.
      For those looking to soak up the sun beachside, opt to spend the day at Twiggy’s beach club.
      Soak up the sun in style on one of the many loungers or for those who prefer more privacy, opt for one of the three cabanas at Twiggy.

      Perfect for bigger groups, the cabanas – Coco Cabana, Bardot Cabana and Grace Cabana – comfortably seat six to 12 people, where you can enjoy the day, lounging, swimming, chatting and indulging in the finest cuisine all day, until the sun sets.
      It’s a place where, from dusk until dawn, from beach club to restaurant, you can relax and unwind. Open until 2am daily, bask in the sun at the beach club in the company of an upbeat soundtrack during the day and dine out at the restaurant at night – and then repeat!
      For more information visit twiggy.ae. 
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      Emirati actress shows incredible commitment of Dubai Police to help its citizens

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      by Team Emirates Woman
      1 hour ago

      An Emirati actress has showcased the great lengths Dubai Police will go to help its citizens and residents.
      Mahira Abdel Aziz, who stars in the hit Arabic series The Platform on Netflix, recently shared on social media how her bag was stolen whilst she was in Paris, France.
      The actress had used public toilet facilities in Orly Airport in Paris when she discovered her bag, containing her phone, passport and credit cards, had been taken.
      She reported the issue to the police, but was told surveillance cameras weren’t accessible on weekends.
      Since she had lost her passport, Abdel Aziz contacted the UAE Embassy in Paris, who quickly ensured she received the help she needed. Dubai Police then contacted her informing her they were working with French police in order to help resolve the matter.

      This is where she had “a happy and unexpected ending” after her bag was stolen.
      The UAE embassy worked with Dubai Police who ensured they were liaising closely with authorities in France.
      “Finally, the French police found my passport and then [a] few hours later they were able to locate my bag with all my belongings,” she captioned a video she posted on Instagram. “I would like to extend a big thank you to Dubai Police who in liaison with the UAE Embassy in France were closely following the French police investigation to retrieve my bag.”
      The 34-year-old went on to praise the UAE leaders for ensuring citizens are kept safe both in the country and when abroad.
      “Thank you to the UAE government and our extraordinary leaders for ensuring that their citizens are not only safe inside the country but also abroad and may the strong Emirati French relationship flourish and prosper,” she said.
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