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    11 unmissable dine-in Iftar deals in Dubai this Ramadan

    With Dubai being the reigning food haven, there’s a wide variety of delectable food offers in the emirate that can be enjoyed when you dine-in with your friends and family.As we approach Ramadan, Emirates Woman has curated an exceptional edit of the best Iftar deals at the very best restaurants in Dubai.Shanghai MECurated by Shanghai ME’s Head Chef Shane Macneill, enjoy Iftar at this DIFC hotspot this Ramadan with your family and loved ones. Hero dishes on the Iftar menu include Roast Chicken and Black Cod, Prawn Toast, Vegetable Spring Rolls, Cucumber and Avocado Salad, Dim Sum, Rice and Broccoli. Priced at Dhs245 per person, this Ramadan menu is available daily from 6.30pm until 8.30pm at Shanghai ME in DIFC.ScaliniIndulge in Scalini’s Iftar and enjoy a whole host of the restaurant’s signature dishes including Gameroni Fra Diavola, prawns flambeed with chili, 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. Priced at Dhs345 per person, this Ramadan menu at Scalini is available daily from sunset until 8.30pm at the Four Seasons Jumeirah.Bella Restaurant & LoungeWith a delicious spread of Antipasta’s, Piatto Unico and Dolce’s, Bella is offering the perfect amalgamation of Middle Eastern flavours presented in an exotic manner, such as Baba Gunush served with pilaf, hummus with chickpea, camel milk ice cream and much more. Priced at Dhs250 per person, this Ramadan menu at Bella is available daily from sunset until 1am at Grand Millennium Hotel in Business Bay.For more information visit belladxb.comCÉ LA VIBreak your fast in style with picturesque views of Dubai’s skyline including mouth-watering starters, a selection of beautifully prepared mains and a healthy spread of fruits. Relish a three-course meal for Dhs250 per person or three-course accompanied with shisha for Dhs350 per person at the pool deck, with both packages inclusive of dates, water, tea and coffee as you celebrate with friends and families, from Iftar until 8pm.For more information visit celavi.comBounty Beets at Le Meridien Mina SeyahiIf you’re thinking of opting for a healthier option this Ramadan, you can nourish your body and soul with a selection of light options that are both delicious and nutritious. Featuring a special Ramadan four-course menu, it includes a choice of soup, sharing appetizers, main course, a dessert accompanied by a set of detox beverages from April 1 to May 15 from sunset to 10pm for Dhs129 per person.For more information visit mariott.comEat & Meat at The H DubaiGather with friends and family as you enjoy an exceptional Iftar at Eat & Meat with a sumptuous set of sharing dishes including traditional bites featuring both Hot and Cold Mezze and flavoursome Arabic sweets in a traditional environment with guests also receiving a special early-bird offer of 20 per cent off when booking before April 12, 2021. Available throughout Ramadan from sunset to 10:30pm, prices for the package start at Dhs159 per person with a selection of juices. For more information visit hhoteldubai.comMarea, DIFCThis luxe hotspot in DIFC filled with Italian favourites is fused with authentic Arabic flavours, with Marea’s best-selling dishes including melt in your mouth Italian Burrata, Rigatoni pasta’s and an explosion of chocolate delicacies. Located at Gate Village 7 in DIFC, the Iftar set menu is priced at Dhs249 per person and will be available from 6:30pm.For more information visit marearestaurant.comBallarò restaurant at Conrad HotelEnjoy a selection of lavish Arabic favourites and international delicacies in the beautiful outdoor terrace which overlooks the lush green hidden oasis. Priced at Dhs175 per person from sunset till 9:30pm, guests can avail a 20 per cent discount when bookings are made before April 12, 2021 to enjoy this beautiful spread for Iftar.For more information visit conraddubaihotel.com LPM Restaurant & BarOffering guests a French-Mediterranean style Iftar, the menu includes a Ramadan welcome drink, soup, dates, two starters, one main course and a dessert, all of which is priced at Dhs240 per person. Guests can indulge in a host of fusion signature dishes along with the seasonal special dessert. Located at DIFC, Gate Village 8, the menu is available during the holy month of Ramadan from 6pm to 8pm with a minimum booking of two people.For more information visit lpmrestaurants.com/dubaiAlso read: We’ve found the most luxe and extravagant UAE Iftar package everHutong, DIFCThis contemporary Northern Chinese restaurant embraces the spirit of Ramadan with an elevated selection of fiery dishes that are ideal for sharing with friends and family as it draws inspiration from the heritage of the Silk Road, presenting a memorable immersive Iftar experience this season. From an abundant selection of delicious starts such as Wild Mushroom & Truffle Bao to Yu Xiang Crispy Eggplant with sweet exclusive desserts to top up your palette, guests can enjoy the entire bespoke experience for Dhs198 per person for a minimum of two people available from sunset to 8pm.For more information visit hutong-dubai.comRamadan Majlis at Ritz-Carlton, DIFCFor an impressive experience delve into the spirit of this special occasion in the luxurious Ramadan Majlis, which offers a lavish Iftar served in a family-style at your table. With delicious cold mezze Lebanese options accompanied by a traditional Arabic sweet station, from sunset to 8:30pm starting at Dhs219 for an adult and Dhs110 per child.For more information or to make a booking visit ritzcarlton.comAll the necessary health and safety measures have been implemented to ensure customers have a safe experience when they enjoy their meals.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied More

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    Unwind with this exceptional edit of luxury candles

    April’s – ‘The Gratitude Issue’ – Download Now Pace yourself for positivity and peace.Ambre CandleDhs258 for 190g DiptyqueLa Casa Sul Lago CandleDhs295 for 200g Acqua Di ParmaApocalyptic scented candleDhs381 Byredo available at NET-A-PORTERSolis Rex scented candleDhs897 for 800g Cire TrudonEau d’Égée No.3 scented candleDhs359 for 350g L’OBJETMineral of Essence Rectangle Marble CandleDhs400 LAVAElements Scent Water Candle Tom DixonDhs764 Tom DixonAmbre Cognac CandleDhs403 for 300g DiptyqueApril’s – ‘The Gratitude Issue’ – Download Now – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied & Feature image: Instagram @diptyque  More

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    Ramadan 2021: The UAE announces reduced working hours for the private sector

    With the Holy Month of Ramadan set to begin this week, reduced working hours have been announced for those working in the private sector in the UAE.It was announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation on Saturday that working hours would be reduced by two hours throughout Ramadan.“HE Nasser Bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources & Emiratisation, announces the reduction of two working hours for all employees working in the private sector during the holy month of Ramadan (1442 Hijri) as per federal law no. 8 for 1980, on regulating labour relations,” a statement read on the authority’s Twitter page.Last week, reduced working hours were also confirmed for public sector employees.It was announced by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), that during Ramadan working hours would be from 9am to 2pm.The only exception is for “those whose work nature requires otherwise”.
    FAHR: Working hours in #Federal_Government during #Ramadan from 9 am to 2 pm except for those whose work nature requires otherwise. pic.twitter.com/m6xo9xOZyr
    — FAHR (@FAHR_UAE) April 8, 2021When is Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr in the UAE?So, when exactly is the Holy Month set to begin?The predicted dates for Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr were announced back in January, per UAE Barq. Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, who is a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, estimated when the crescent will appear to mark the beginning of Ramadan.ALSO READ: All the UAE public holidays coming up in 2021Al-Jarwan expects the Ramadan crescent to be born on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 06:31pm UAE time. The holy month of Ramadan would then begin the next day on Tuesday, April 13.However, these dates are only predictions at present and the firm dates will be announced by the UAE government.Eid Al Fitr then falls on the last day of the Islamic month of Ramadan to Shawwal 3. It’s been predicted that Eid al Fitr could fall on May 13, a Thursday, which would mean a potential three-day weekend.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature Image: Unsplash More

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    British royals share the Queen’s heartfelt tribute to Prince Philip

    Over the weekend, it was announced by Buckingham Palace that Queen Elizabeth II’s husband of 73 years, Prince Philip had passed away.“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the statement read.Following the announcement, tributes have flooded in for the Duke of Edinburgh and condolences have been sent to the Queen, including from members of the UAE royal family.The British palace has also been looking back on Prince Philip’s time as consort to the Queen and shared a moving speech Her Majesty made at the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary in 1997.
    “He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know.”
    -Her Majesty The Queen, 1997. pic.twitter.com/wbSldSavNA
    — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 10, 2021In the heartfelt tribute to her husband on their 50th wedding anniversary, she said, “He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I, and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall ever know.”“The Duke of Edinburgh swore to be Her Majesty’s ‘liege man of life and limb’,” the post stated.“The Duke was a devoted consort (companion to the Sovereign) for almost 70 years, from Her Majesty’s Accession in 1952 until his death.”
    At The Queen’s Coronation in 1953, The Duke of Edinburgh swore to be Her Majesty’s ‘liege man of life and limb.’
    The Duke was a devoted consort (companion to the Sovereign) for almost 70 years, from Her Majesty’s Accession in 1952 until his death: https://t.co/GCMvYfu4SD pic.twitter.com/smGpiIMbDe
    — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 10, 2021Prince Philip, who was born in Greece in 1921, was due to turn 100 in June.He wed the Queen – then Princess Elizabeth – on 10 July 1947. The pair celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary last year.Just four years after they wed, Princess Elizabeth became Queen after her father King George VI passed away aged 56.The couple had four children together – Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: The Royal Family Twitter More

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    The UAE announces the first female Arab astronaut

    With the UAE continuing its mission to explore space further, a history-making announcement was made as a part of this journey – unveiling the first female Arab astronaut.Over the weekend, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced there were two new Emirati astronauts, one of which is female.“We announce the first Arab female astronaut, among two new astronauts, selected from over 4,000 candidates to be trained with NASA for future space exploration missions,” he said. “Congratulations Noura Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla.”Both Al Matrooshi and Al Mulla join the UAE Astronaut Programme with four astronauts in total now including Hazzaa Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi who were previously recruited.
    We announce the first Arab female astronaut, among two new astronauts, selected from over 4,000 candidates to be trained with NASA for future space exploration missions. Congratulations Noura Al Matrooshi and Mohammed Al Mulla. pic.twitter.com/bfyquyzqAJ
    — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) April 10, 2021It’s a particularly poignant moment for Al Matrooshi as she becomes the first female not only in the UAE but in the Arab world to become an astronaut. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from UAE University in 2015, she gained several years of experience in the field.Al Matrooshi has also previously represented the UAE at the United Nations Youth Conference in summer 2018 and winter 2019.As for Al Mulla, he’s also a record-breaker in his own right. At just the age of 19, he received his commercial pilot’s license Australian Civil Aviation Authority, becoming the youngest ever pilot in the Dubai Police. Nine years later he received his pilot trainer license from General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and became the youngest ever trainer at the age of 28.The recruitment of the two new astronauts comes after the UAE made history back in February becoming the first Arab-led mission to reach Mars’ orbit.

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    Sheikh Ahmed opens clinic in Dubai which is said to ‘reverse human ageing’

    A new era of science officially arrived in Dubai this week – the opening of Aviv Clinics, a clinic which is said to reverse human ageing.The first Aviv Clinics opened its doors in Florida, USA back in 2020 and has received positive feedback since leading to the inauguration of its Dubai clinic happening.The clinic was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, other senior government representatives from a number of UAE Ministries and the newly appointed Consul General for Israel, Ilan Stzulman Starosta all being part of the opening.As a testament to UAE and Israel’s successful collaboration through the historic Abraham Accords, Aviv Clinics uses a transformative treatment that has scientifically proven to go back in time with any physical and cognitive decline caused by the aging process. Using the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) with the latest in neuroscience, this unique technology delivered by the clinic makes it the most advanced diagnostic imaging technique for transformation in the world.Through intense and thorough research, Professor Shai Efrati played a key contributing role, with dedicated assistance from the research team at Sagol School of Neuroscience at Shamir Medical Center in Israel in delivering this unique project here in the Middle East.Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said: “DMCC is home to some of Dubai’s most innovative companies and individuals shaping the future of tomorrow. We are delighted that our Jumeirah Lakes Towers community has been selected as the setting for the world-class Aviv Clinics Dubai.”The adoption of innovative, smart technologies in healthcare delivery supports the UAE’s vision to become a global hub for cutting-edge innovation in healthcare. With an international team of physicians, physiologists, neuropsychologists, nurses and experts in the process of advancement, this 7,000 square metre facility is all set to break boundaries in the Middle East.Keeping in line with UAE’s vision for 2021 to be a hub for cutting-edge innovation in several diverse sectors. Awadh Al Ketbi, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, said “The opening of Aviv Clinics in Dubai adds a new dimension to the advanced, world-class healthcare infrastructure in Dubai and the UAE.Located at a strategic location in Dubai in JLT, for more information regarding the treatments or to book an appointment visit aviv-clinics.com– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramFeature image: Supplied More

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    The viral TikTok ‘honeycomb pasta’ we all need to try

    With travelling put on a hold in numerous countries globally and many people’s newfound love for cooking found amidst the pandemic. Never before have recipes been so accessible and made to look so simple via TikTok.After the famous feta pasta hack went viral last month, a new pasta dish – ‘Honeycomb Pasta’ – has emerged and it looks to be the next trend that’s a must-try.Anna Rothfuss, whose username is @bananalovesyoutoo on TikTok, shared a tutorial and the recipe on the video-sharing platform and has now received close to 12 million views with up to 20,000 comments.Characterised as part cake, part lasagna, this quick-paced tutorial uncovers a pasta hack that you can easily try out whether you wish to dine alone or with friends and family.With the star of the show, being the Rigatoni pasta, it’s stuffed with string cheese, when placed vertically, drizzled with pasta sauce and mincemeat, to then be placed into a rounded cake pan for the ultimate reveal.Referred to as the honeycomb cannelloni, this noteworthy dish consists of a large quantity of pasta sauce topped with mince, with the final layer of shredded cheese to be left in the oven for the cheese to melt completely for that visually stimulating effect.
    @bananalovesyoutooThis honeycomb pasta is so good!! ##fyp ##foryou ##foryoupage ##pasta ##cookinghacks ##yum♬ original sound – Anna Rothfuss
    Eager fans also tried the recipe in anticipation to quickly share it with their followers over social media while also gaining some strong reactions due to the number of ingredients required, with one Twitter user referring to it as “just a pasta casserole’.Also read: 9 easy TikTok recipes that will make you a cooking pro in no timeNevertheless, we’re still excited to try this and the many more inspiring TikTok recipes out there you can easily transform into a MasterChef in no time.– For more about Dubai’s lifestyle, news and fashion scene follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram.Feature image: Pexels by alleksana  More

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    Kim Kardashian’s journey to becoming a billionaire

    While she’s in the midst of a split from her husband of six years Kanye West, Kim Kardashian has reached a major milestone.She’s officially joined the billionaire club, per Forbes.While she skyrocketed to fame after Keeping Up With the Kardashians in 2007, it was after she launched her two lucrative businesses KKW Beauty and Skims which has showcased Kardashian as an incredibly savvy businesswoman.The reality star first stepped into the beauty space in 2017, launching KKW Beauty. The first launch featured 300,000 contour kits, which sold out within two hours. Since then, the beauty mogul has expanded her collection with concealers, lipsticks and fragrances. It’s estimated that $500 million of her net worth is tied up within KKW Beauty. Last year, she also partnered up with parent beauty company Coty which invested $200 million in KKW Beauty last year.As for Skims, which was launched in 2019, the estimated stake around $225 million (Dhs826 million) which also contributed to her billionaire title, per Forbes.The shapewear line has been hugely successful and particularly gained momentum during the pandemic, with Kardashian launching masks and loungewear collections.The mum-of-four recently partnered up with NET-A-PORTER to distribute Skims via the e-commerce site and with Ounass here in the Middle East.From the Kardashian-Jenner clan, Kylie Jenner has previously appeared on the Forbes list for being the youngest self-made billionaire at 21 years old, where it was later pointed out, that she can’t be considered ‘self-made’.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Kim Kardashian Instagram / KKW Beauty Instagram More