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As February has now drawn to a close, the end of the UAE winter is fast-approaching meaning the sweltering summer is on the horizon.
Before it gets too hot to be outside, ensure you take advantage of the many activities you can only do in the cooler months.
Take advantage of incredible views

As the UAE’s cooler climate continues, now is the time to savour these next few months being able to sit outside with these gorgeous al-fresco hotspots with stunning views overlooking Dubai’s skyline. Some of our favourite hotspots include Ce La Vi, Amazonico, Mercury Lounge and more. Take a look at our full round-up here.
Go horse riding at Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club

With a state-of-the-art polo and equestrian community located in Dubailand, with over six million square feet of land, the Dubai Polo & Equestrian club consists of four world-class polo fields, an academy, a riding school and more. The instructors help fine-tune your skills with the well-schooled horses as it operates from Sunday to Saturday, 6am to 12am. Prices start at Dhs240 for beginners in a group setting and Dhs475 for a private beginners class.
For more information visit poloclubdubai.com
Also read: 6 places for an unforgettable horse riding experience
Have a family day out at Aventura Parks

Being the ultimate destination to unplug and get away with outdoor thrilling adventures for you to reconnect with nature, Middle East’s largest obstacle course park will let you create your best memories as you test your skills and go ziplining, climbing and swinging all in one area to enjoy especially amid the beautiful weather. Located in the beautiful Al Ghaf tree forests in the heart of Dubai, ticket prices start at Dhs65 for kids and Dhs185 for adults depending on their height, with it being open from Sunday to Thursday 9am to 9pm and Friday to Saturday 9am to 10pm.
For more information or to make a booking visit aventureparks.com
Go glamping at the Starlight camp

Nestled in a natural setting in the stunning Arabian desert, this peaceful retreat is located in the endless dunes away from the bustling scenes in Dubai, it’s located 45 minutes from Dubai airport where the pop-up Starlight Camp is fully equipped with a crystal roof tent, a stylish lounge and a warm bonfire with lovingly selected amenities starting at Dhs2,310 for two people per night.
For more information or to make a booking visit starlight-camp.com
Also read: 7 Unique staycations in the UAE with a unique aspect
Go cycling at Al Qudra Lake

This has become a hotspot for fitness enthusiasts along with those who wish to unwind. The Al Qudra Cycle Course is the perfect haven to rent a bike and let go from the Trek Bicycle store at Seih Al Salam, near Al Qudra cycle course to ride down the 85km course with pleasant views of the wild oryx and camels.
For more information on renting a bike visit trekbikes.ae
Head out on a hike to Showka Dam

To get out of Dubai, but not venture too far and save money, why not head out on a hike with a group of your friends? Showka Dam in Ras Al Khaimah is the perfect place to go being just under an hours drive from Dubai. Be warned though it’s a difficult climb up to the top, but once you do the views are incredible. Best of all? It’s free!
Go snorkeling at Snoopy Island

If you’re really looking for a change of scenery while the good weather lasts. Head to Fujairah to enjoy a snorkelling session at Snoopy Island at Sandy Beach Resort.
For more information visit sandybeach.ae
Try an outdoor yoga class at Stars N Bars

Located at Dubai’s La Mer, this outdoor yoga class is the perfect weekend fix to start it on a refreshing note running every Saturday from 9am for one hour at just Dhs79. The class is followed by a relaxing break with break-fast and fresh juice and is currently ongoing under the skyline yoga class.
For more information visit starsnbars.ae
Go kayaking in Hatta

This unique retreat destination has gained popularity due to its relaxing qualities a you create memories in the beautiful location. Introducing a new package at Hatta Dam, every Friday from 3:30pm to 6pm guests can enjoy a yoga class along with kayaking at Dhs90 to enjoy with your friends and family.
For more information or to make a booking visit hattakayak.com
Visit the Dubai Safari Park

While being home to the world’s wildlife in the UAE, the 119-hectare sanctuary allows you to embark on a safari expedition as you also have a dedicated kids farm area for the little ones to to escape the mundane environment as a new adventure awaits them here. Ticket prices start from Dhs50 with a VIP upgrade package to explore the wildlife closely.
For more information or to make a booking visit dubaisafari.ae
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Dubai-based painter Sacha Jafri is known for pushing the boundaries and this time around he’s really outdone himself by earning a Guinness World Record for his latest piece.
Completed at the Atlantis The Palm, the painting – known as ‘The Journey of Humanity’ – scales over 17,000 square feet.

The official unveiling of the painting took place last Thursday, February 25, and it was a very royal affair, as Jafri stated himself.

His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and His Excellency Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares both attended the event as it was one of the world’s largest social and philanthropic projects.
“The Royal Unveiling of ‘The Journey of Humanity’,” Jafri said on Instagram sharing a series of photos with Sheikh Nahyan at the unveiling. “So honoured to have His Highness with us on the night, and The Royal Family of Abu Dhabi, Dubai & The UAE supporting this incredible project.”

The record-breaking painting took seven months to complete with working over 20 hours a day to complete with around 1,065 paint brushes and 6,300 litres of paint to complete this masterpiece.
The painting comprises of 70 individually framed pieces and will be sold to auction in order to raise money for Humanity Inspired, which funds charitable initiatives in the educational, digital, connectivity, healthcare and sanitization sectors, which is especially needed during the global pandemic.
The initiative was headed by UNICEF, Unesco, the Global Gift Foundation and UAE-based organisation Dubai Cares. Not does the painting break records in terms of size, but it’s also set to raise a huge amount of money for charity – an estimated $30 million (approximately Dhs110 million) as he hopes to reach over 2.5 billion individuals worldwide.
“‘The Journey of Humanity’ represents my own journey that I embarked upon during the COVID-19 pandemic to fulfill my dream to reconnect our planet,” Jafri said. “So many people have contributed to this beautiful initiative, in so many different ways at a time when the world had become completely disconnected.”

Pieces from ‘The Journey of Humanity’ are now on display at the Leila Heller Gallery located in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai.
For those who wish to purchase a piece they find out more information by sending an email to connect@humanity-inspired.com.
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When it comes to spreading an important message, Bella Hadid never shies away.
In doing so, Hadid recently opened up about her battles with the autoimmune disorders she suffers from.

The supermodel candidly shared a series of photos to Instagram of herself hooked up to an IV.
“Living with a few chronic autoimmune diseases = always finding time for my IVs,” she said.

One of the autoimmune diseases Hadid suffers from is Lyme disease, which she has previously referred to as an “invisible” condition.
Last year, the supermodel took to Instagram to give an insight to her fans about the illness she has struggled with throughout her teenage years and young adulthood.
“Every day I feel at least 10 of these attributes without fail … since I was probably 14, but more aggressively when I turned 18,” she said, also sharing an infographic of the many symptoms that Lyme disease sufferers go through.
The Palestinian-Dutch model was diagnosed with the disease in 2012, which is contracted through a tick bite. Her younger brother Anwar Hadid and mother Yolanda Hadid also suffer from the condition.
Per the Mayo Clinic, initial symptoms of Lyme disease include a rash “forming a bull’s-eye pattern” as well as fever, chills, fatigue and headaches, but with the right antibiotics and early diagnosis, most people make a full recovery. However, for some, they suffer long-term effects of Lyme disease.
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With many opting not to travel amidst the pandemic, more space has opened up on planes.
For those who are currently travelling internationally, Emirates Airline has just introduced a new policy where passengers can opt for more comfort and space on their next flight.

Those travelling are now being given the option to purchase up to three seats for extra comfort and privacy with the airline’s increased option for comfort.
“Empty seats will only be offered for purchase at the airport check-in counter prior to flight departure, and costs range from Dhs200 to Dhs600 (US$ 55 to US$ 165) per empty seat, plus applicable taxes depending on flight sector,” the Dubai-based airline announced.

Just recently, Emirates also announced their partnership with the Dubai Health Authority to launch digital verification of travellers’ medical records, to implement a structured system making it a natural step in the right direction for the airline.
Also read: Emirates to launch digital verification of passenger COVID-19 records with DHA
While also introducing a contactless travelling experience earlier this year for all passengers flying Emirates, this facial biometric technology is sure to make your airport journey as seamless as possible while keeping all the necessary COVID-19 protocols in place.
For more information regarding the latest travel updates visit emirates.com 
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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, is well-known for supporting homegrown restaurants around Dubai.
The Crown Prince of Dubai was recently spotted out in one of his favourite areas in Dubai to dine in, DIFC, putting this restaurant, known for its modern Afghan cuisine, on our radars.

Having opened in 2015, Gudee Pizza & Cafe in DIFC is hugely popular for its traditional Middle Eastern dishes, this family-owned restaurant has an array of scrumptious meals infusing Afghani flavours in each dish.
From the indulgent pizza combinations to its Afghani specialities with steamed lamb dumplings and the mouth-watering potato samosas, the culinary expertise at this restaurant is sure to take you by surprise.

From a diverse set of ingredients to be used as toppings on Gudee’s pizzas, customers can get as creative as possible with a huge burst of flavours.
Also read: The Dubai royal-approved guide to DIFC restaurants
Sheikh Hamdan isn’t the only royal who is a fan of the DIFC restaurant. The Crown Prince’s uncle, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum, also known as Uncle Saeed on Instagram, is a regular at Gudee’s.
Sheikh Hamdan and Uncle Saeed regularly frequent many Dubai restaurants together, showing love to the incredible cuisine and establishments the emirate has to offer.
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From glistening skylines to beautiful sandy beaches along with a melting hotpot of cultures, Dubai has been named one of the friendliest cities in the world.
In the complete list of 15 cities, Dubai attained the 8th position in the list of top 15 cities where Glasgow in Scotland was first and Dublin ranked second, per UK travel guide publisher Rough Guides, as voted by its readers.

Other cities on the list also included Montreal in Canada, Tokyo, Copenhagen, Vancouver and Atlanta, Georgia USA.

It’s no surprise that Dubai has been rated #8 in the top 10 friendliest cities in the world! With the sun shining everyday, a beach always a stone throw away and always a palm tree in sight, what’s not to smile about?! Source: Travel Publisher, Rough Guides Ltd pic.twitter.com/FQlp8sQ8qh
— Middlesex University Dubai (@MiddlesexDubai) February 28, 2021

Also read: Dubai ranks amongst the top 10 most Instagrammable cities in the world for 2021
While providing the perfect blend of beach life with strong work culture, Dubai is a hub for many A-listers to visit including Will Smith and Cristiano Ronaldo. Many celebrities even own homes in Dubai, including David and Victoria Beckham.
With Dubai to soon host the Expo 2020, there will be an amalgamation of technological advancements with culture, as people from around the world are all set to visit the most awaited exhibition hosted.
Earlier this year, Dubai also ranked as the top 10 most Instagrammable cities in the world by Big 7 Travel, as it continues to be a hub for the best restaurants and venues, all designed in an aesthetic manner.
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