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      Still need to make NYE plans? Here’s 15 spectacular places to go in Dubai

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      Many of us are ready to say goodbye to 2020. However, in the midst of the chaos that has been this yea,r you may have forgotten to make plans for New Year’s Eve.  With a myriad of celebrations happening in Dubai, there’s a plethora of options for you to choose from.
      Emirates Woman has curated a list of exclusive venues hosting extravagant celebrations in case you don’t have any plans as yet.
      Bvlgari Resort Dubai

      This gorgeous property is all set to host one of the most spectacular celebrations, as guests can witness an unforgettable display of beautiful fireworks in a luxurious setting keeping the theme of Italianity and exclusivity at the heart to welcome the new year in sparkle and style. For contemporary Italian cuisine, guests can spend New Year’s Eve in the elegant settings of Il Ristorante – Niko Romito starting at Dhs1,700 per person, For a more intimate celebration, Hōseki with views over the iconic Dubai skyline is the perfect choice for an exclusive private dinner starting from Dhs2,500 per person. In addition, the hotel extends the glamorous celebrations to the Yacht Club Restaurant which has an exceptional seafood set menu, starting from Dhs1,500 per person and this Capri-themed evening at the Gala Di Capodanno at La Spiaggia, the Resort’s private beach starts at Dhs1,400 per person.
      For more information visit bulgarihotels.com
      La Mezcaleria

      See in the New Year at top Business Bay hotspot La Mezcaleria. From 8pm onwards enjoy unparalleled views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks alongside some amazing international and tex-mex menu, it’ll make for the perfect New Year’s night. Prices start for fountain tables start at Dhs1,000 per person; lounge and window tables for Dhs1,200 per person; and Burj Khalifa views for Dhs1,500 per person.

      Amazonico

      With an extravaganza set to take place at this DIFC hotspot, see in the new year with neon lights and all things that shimmer, with a specially curated NYE set menu starting at Dhs800 per person. Located at Gate village 11 in DIFC, a premium feast is ready to keep you entertained.
      For more information visit amazonicorestaurant.com/dubai
      Anantara The Palm Dubai

      While being seated as this beautiful luxurious venue right across the water, get ready to enjoy a tasty four-course menu at starting at Dhs1,350 inclusive of soft drinks at Anantara, The Palm Dubai from 8pm.
      For more information visit anantara.com
      Black Tap

      With two CrazyShake counters, signature interiors and a delicious set menu with outdoor seating, there’s plenty of food options for one to relish at you ring in the New year at the new Black Tap now open in Dubai Mall. With stunning views of the much-awaited fireworks display, prices start from Dhs900 with a minimum spend of Dhs200 from 12pm to 2am.
      For more information visit blacktapme.com
      Couqley French Bistro & Bar

      To kick in the New Year’s Parisian style, you can bid farewell to 2020 with a special New Year’s Eve dinner for residents to enjoy a memorable spread with a cosy vibe and a signature twist perfect for the festive occasion. Starting at Dhs349 for a two-course meal, this fabulous venue is located in JLT, cluster A.
      For more information visit couqley.ae
      Koko Bay

      Enjoying a Bali beach spirit at one of Dubai’s favourite hotspot. You can enjoy a five-course dinner with an exclusive range of drinks packages with a special kids’ menu for the little ones to relish too. Located at West Beach, Palm Jumeirah from 7pm to midnight at from Dhs895 with house beverages, you can ring in 2021 in a picturesque location.
      For more information visit kokobay.co
      La Cantine du Faubourg

      Listen to your favourite tunes all evening while you relish some delicious French food as you usher in 2021. From caviar-topped Chilean seabass to an exclusive selection of deserts there’s enough to devour for the new year. Starting at Dhs950 excluding drinks, located at Jumeirah Emirates Towers from 8pm onwards get ready to enjoy nothing but the best.
      For more information visit lacantine.ae
      Soho Garden

      With views of the Burj Khalifa fireworks and a four-course dinner menu including bottle service, guests can enjoy the Adriatique new Soho Garden experience with house music from 8pm to 3am starting at Dhs699 for ladies located at Meydan.
      For more information visit destinationsoho.com
      Nikki Beach Dubai

      With a DJ, live dancers and premium drinks all night, make sure to dress up in white for this exclusive night featuring signature Nikki snacks and exclusive drinks starting at Dhs3,000 for six people located at Pearl Jumeira Dubai.
      For more information visit dubai.nikkibeach.com
      The London Project

      With front row seats for the various firework displays from the skyline terrace, this chic venue will have a live band and DJ with distinct packages at The London Project from 8 am to 11:45 pm starting at Dhs950 located at the gorgeous Bluewaters Island.
      For more information visit thelondonproject.com
      Scalini

      Serving resolutely Italian cuisine, with an authentic and charismatic flair. Scalini invites guests to end their year with an unforgettable dining experience inspired by the beauty of Ravello and a live DJ will play throughout the evening, bringing the essence of the Amalfi alive with vibrant. With a minimum spend of Dhs850 per person from 7pm onwards, it’s located at Restaurant Village, Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah.
      For more information visit scalini-dubai.com
      The Meydan Hotel

      For a fabulous lounge-style gala dinner at Farriers with an enticing menu selection that takes you from East to West and beyond. Enjoy a Burj Khalifa firework display including a buffet with prices starting at Dhs550 per person.
      For more information visit meydanhotels.com
      Taikun

      To ring in 2021, Taikun Pan Asian Restaurant & Lounge will host a Goldfinger-themed New Year’s Eve party, inspired by the classic film James Bond 007 adventure. Offering up a high-energy atmosphere and Burj Khalifa views, guests can expect authentic Asian flavours from the kitchen, with free-flowing beverages paired with live entertainment from the stage. Starting at Dhs1,999 for four hours per person, guests can enjoy a set menu and unlimited house beverages.
      For more information visit taikundubai.com
      Sonara Camp

      Featuring an extravagant Great Gatsby-themed party in the heart of this desert in Dubai, with a lavish sharing menu platters and live entertainment, there’s also plenty of fun-filled activities to help kick in the new year in style. The package starts at Dhs,1,200 with free-flowing drinks at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.
      For more information visit nara.ae
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      These Emirati artists have created bespoke Christmas baubles for a good cause

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      As you spend Christmas in the UAE this year, the emirate transforms itself into a beautiful wonderland with illuminated lights and activities that transport most of the expats back to their home country as they embrace the festive season here.
      As part of a new initiative, these Emirati artists have partnered up with Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities and Crate & Barrel to create UAE-themed Christmas baubles.

      These personalised baubles and ornaments add a refreshing element to any Christmas trimmings with each piece being designed skillfully with a hand-finished touch to produce exquisite décor to brighten up any home.

      Created by four local artists in the region, all the profits are donated to the Al Noor Training Centre in Dubai. The artists include Abdulla Lutfi who is an Emirati with autism spectrum disorder, who specialises in black and white designs.
      Fashion designer Budoor Abdulqader was also involved in the collaboration, and explained that she wanted to highlight the traditional dress of the UAE. “Being Emirati and having a background in fashion design, I really wanted to highlight the UAE’s national dress and create unique baubles that add an element of playfulness and fun,” she said. “Bringing cultures together to raise money for Al Noor is an initiative that I am very honoured to participate and support with.”
      The artist behind @girly.henna on Instagram, Amreen Wahid and textile artist Muna Amareen were also involved in the project.
      With each bauble priced at Dhs80, this limited collection personally designed Christmas décor is available in Crate & Barrel stores in Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif and The Dubai Mall.
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      This fabulous creative duo have collaborated on a new edgy shoe collection

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      Footwear designer and former EW cover star Amina Muaddi and famous Rapper A$AP Rocky have been awarded for their style over the years and have now teamed up with A$AP’s creative agency AWGE to create a collection of dream shoes which we can’t wait to get a hold of.

      After launching the creative agency in 2015, an energetic buzz has been built around it as it’s famous for the production of music, videos and even its own series of creative merchandise.
      READ: Amina Muaddi on building a business empire one incredible shoe at a time
      With PVC material and black Nappa leather being the hero material of the latest pairs, the sandals and mules will arrive in a total of four styles with 10 different variations. In addition, the lace-up gladiator style with crystal embellishments will have straps which can effortlessly be wrapped around the legs while also adding a new twist on Muaddi’s signature Begum glass slippers.
      This eponymous footwear designer has previously collaborated with various A-listers such as Rihanna with her Fenty fashion line, later receiving the FN achievement award for her collaboration which is also referred to as the shoe Oscars.
      Adding to A$AP Rocky’s edgy flair paired with the celebrity footwear designer’s aesthetic vision, the collection is sure to gain worldwide traction and will release on an array of global retail platforms such as Net-A-Porter, Browns and many more.
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      Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s proud father moment with his son Sheikh Zayed

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      Over the weekend, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan has been in the United Kingdom.
      The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces met with the UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as well as His Royal Highness Prince Charles. However, there was a special moment His Highness was also in the country for, to support his son.

      Sheikh Mohamed, along with Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, the Crown Prince of Ajman attended the graduation of their sons – Sheikh Zayed Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed, and Sheikh Humaid Bin Ammar Al Nuaimi – from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
      In was a video that was posted to the Emirates Royal Family Instagram from the event that was particularly heartwarming shows Sheikh Mohamed hurrying towards Sheikh Zayed to give him a congratulatory hug from a proud father.

      Following the event, Sheikh Mohamed also took to Instagram to congratulate all those who graduated from the military college.
      “I was proud to attend the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where I met with our Emirati cadets,” he said. “I congratulate all of the cadets from Commissioning Course 201 and I wish them every success in their endeavour to better serve their countries.”
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      Fans are convinced Gigi Hadid’s baby’s name has been revealed

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      Since she gave birth three months ago, Gigi Hadid has kept the name of her baby girl under wraps. However, fans are convinced the newborn’s moniker has now been revealed.
      One of Hadid’s best friend’s Taylor Swift dropped her new album over the weekend – much to the surprise of many fans. With the singer being known to leave surprises – or “easter eggs” as she refers to – in many of her songs, fans believe that Swift has revealed the name of baby Hadid-Malik in one of her songs.

      The theory that’s been making the rounds on Twitter is that Hadid and Zayn Malik’s daughter is Dorothea, thanks to a song on Swift’s new Evermore album.

      While you may think this is a farfetched theory, the Grammy Award-winning singer recently did something very similar. On the album, she released earlier this year – Folklore – Swift announced the name of her other good friends’ baby, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, which was revealed to be Betty.

      Evermore Theory: Gigi posted a picture with the caption “August, waiting for our girl”. James would wait for August behind the mall. Betty was from his pov and it’s also the name of Blake Lively’s daughter. August is Track 8. Dorothea is Track 8. What if Dorothea is Gigi’s baby?
      — Ocean Blue Swift (@OceanBlueSwift_) December 10, 2020

      Connecting the dots together, fans also noted that just recently Hadid uploaded some throwback photos from when she was pregnant with the caption, “August, waiting for our girl.” On Swift’s Folklore album track number eight is August and on Evermore, the most recent album, track number eight – the sister track to the former – is Dorothea.

      GUYS gigi’s baby’s name is Dorothea! as you all know taylor announced the name of blake’s baby “betty” through folklore!
      gigi posted a picture with caption “august, waiting for our girl” james was waiting august behind the mall.august is track 8, Dorothea is also the 8th track! pic.twitter.com/3J2S14OKlT
      — Taylor Throwbacks ➐ (@ThrowBacTaylor) December 12, 2020

      Further piecing things together, fans on Twitter pointed out that prior to the album release, Swift said in a chat on YouTube that she imagined the character Dorothea going to school with Reynolds and Lively’s children – Betty, James and Inez.
      While it could be considered an outlandish theory, it’s not alien for Swift to do things like this. However, nothing has been commented by Swift nor Hadid, so we’ll just have to wait patiently to see if the supermodel will reveal the name of baby Hadid-Malik in due course.
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      Khalid Al Ameri and Salama Mohamed have just given the ultimate wedding gift

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      Emirati couple Khalid Al Ameri and Salama Mohamed are two people who love to give back.
      In a recent selfless act, the couple revealed that they would be paying the full amount of the wedding of their nanny who was leaving them to go back to her home country.

      Posting a video to Facebook, Khalid and Salama revealed how important their nanny, Sarah, had been to them for the last six years she had been working for them and had become a part of their family.
      To show their gratitude and thanks, the couple decided to front the cost of her wedding, a gesture which left Sarah in disbelief.

      Khalid and Salama announced the news when they arrived in Downtown Abu Dhabi for Sarah to transfer money home.
      “These people are not only my bosses, they are my friends,” she said. ” I want to say thank you to Salama and Khalid, may God bless you.”
      However, she didn’t quite believe at first that all of the money she had been handed was for her. As the news sunk in, Sarah couldn’t contain her tears or excitement.
      The video has since gone viral on Facebook receiving over 15 million views, over 800,000 reactions and 88,000 shares.
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      6 celebrities you didn’t know had Arab roots

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      Amongst the glitz and glamour of celebrity, there are many well-known figures who have Arab genes, many of whose roots might come as a surprise to you.
      Steve Jobs

      The late world-famous Apple founder was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs, but his biological father was Abdulfattah Jandali, a Syrian Muslim.
      Ariana Grande

      Back in 2014, the famous popstar tweeted: “Just found out my grandparents are heavily Greek and part North African… I thought I was Italian… Who am I? My whole life is a lie.” Turns out she took a genetic test, which revealed that she has Moroccan, Tunisian, or Algerian roots from one side of the family.
      MIKA
      Image Twitter @mikasounds
      The famous British singer, known for his hits such as Relax, Take it Easy and Love Today, was born in Beirut to a Lebanese mother and an American father. Due to the unforeseen circumstances in Lebanon, he was forced to flee during the war and moved to Paris and then UK.
      Gigi Hadid & Bella Hadid

      These supermodel sisters are hugely vocal when it comes to supporting Palestine, which is where their father, Mohamed Hadid, was born. Gigi and Bella Hadid are both incredibly proud of their roots, making it known often.
      Salma Hayek

      The American-Mexican actress, who’s previously starred in some gripping films, has never been shy about hiding her Arab roots and proudly claims her heritage. Her father is a mix of Mexican and Lebanese descent, hailing from the city of Baadat, Lebanon. Hayek’s first name also means peace and calm in Arabic.
      Shakira

      Latina-Arab singer Shakira, who’s songs have gained worldwide popularity, hasn’t forgotten her Arab roots which has also majorly influence on her musical career. From her belly dancing skills being showcased to supporting the super bowl performance, the loved singer was born in Colombia to a Spanish mother and a Lebanese father.
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      12 healthcare centres in Dubai that are conducting COVID-19 tests for Dhs150

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      As the UAE is one of the leading countries around the globe to conduct COVID-19 PCR tests at a rapid rate, the number of performing tests per capita has been one of the highest in the world and is a key strategy in the region in order to curb the spread of this pandemic.
      Back in September, the price of COVID-19 PCR tests was dropped by more than Dhs100 from Dhs370 to Dhs250 which is now the cost in all licensed public and private healthcare establishments.

      However, there are a few Dubai Health Authority (DHA) healthcare centres in Dubai that are offering for Dhs150 for many and some who fall under certain categories can have them done for free.
      The DHA confirmed to Emirates Woman there are currently 12 healthcare centres across Dubai offering PCR tests for Dhs150.
      The list of health care centres that fall under DHA include:
      Al Barsha Health Center located in Al Barsha
      Nad Al Hamar Health Center in Ras Al Khor
      Al Safa Health Center on Al Wasl road
      Al Badaa Health Center located near Trade centre 1
      Al Mankhool Health Center located in Al Mankhool
      Al Lusaily Health Center located in Al Lisaili
      Al Khawaneej Health Center located in Al Khawaneej area
      Al Towar Health Center located in Al Nadha
      Nad Al Sheba Health Center located in Nad Al Sheba
      Al Mamzar Health Center located in Al Mamzar
      Al Mizhar Health Center located near Mushrif Park
      Za’abeel Health Center located in Za’abeel 2

      For those who wish to book an appointment, you simply need to download the DHA App and create an account. Then select the option to book a COVID-19 screening, where you can either select the Drive Though or Walk-In option for the appointment.

      The cost of the test is Dhs150 for all Dubai visa holders and is free for all UAE nationals, those who have a valid health card, pregnant women, senior citizens and residents above the age of 50, people of determination, household of nationals and patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, arteries, tumours and rheumatism, chronic liver and kidney disease, brain and nerves disease.
      It’s mandatory for each patient to carry their original Emirates ID and a passport copy for UAE residents while tourists need to bring in their original passport before the test.
      For more information regarding the services and timings visit dha.gov.ae
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