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In the mood for an Instagrammable feast? What if we told you could enjoy one Alice in Wonderland style?
Famed Dubai cafe Tania’s Teahouse has launched a new menu inspired by the iconic novel, originally published in 1865.

As you’d expect, you’ll be reacquainted with some of the well-known characters from the novel including the White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat, Queen of Hearts and Alice.

With Tania’s Teahouse being one of the most Instagrammable cafe’s in the world, you can bet the limited edition menu and decor will make for plenty of picture-worthy moments.
For the ultimate Alice in Wonderland experience, opt for the Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea which features the Cheshire cat laying on top, with a layer of sweet treats and then a layer of finger sandwiches.

At the end of the month, the cafe’s very own Chef Ricardo will be hosting their first monthly Supper Club which feature a series of Alice in Wonderland themed dishes.
You can also take the fun home with you with the selection of themed gift boxes the cafe will have on offer.
It’s time to go down the rabbit hole…
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Things may have returned to a new kind of normal, but COVID-19 battle for key workers in the region continues, so to give them a boost of positivity and appreciation Souk Madinat Jumeirah has introduced a weekly discount deal across some of its outlets.

‘Sunday Social @ Souk’, starting September 13, sees eleven popular venues rolling out a 40 per cent discount on food and beverages.
From 6pm to 11pm medical staff, emergency service personnel, teachers, hospitality professionals, journalists and media professionals, supermarket staff, delivery teams, infrastructure services and government workers – along with their plus ones – can take advantage of this offer.

Make a night of it at either folly by Nick & Scott; Indian restaurant Ushna; Persian venue Anar; vibrant Alpine bar Publique; vintage Belgian bistro Belgian Beer Café; avant-garde American-style bar Americano; famed all-American smokehouse Perry & Blackwelder’s; Asian fast-casual dining concept The Noodle House; Italian waterfront dining destination Trattoria; Middle Eastern fine dining venue Times of Arabia Gold; and waterfront Irish bar McGettigan’s.
Additional retailers and entertainment venues are set to join the line-up in weeks to come, making Sunday evenings for those crucial members of society extra special.
Make sure to call ahead for reservations and don’t forget to bring your work ID or proof of occupation to redeem the offer. Leave the car at home and use Careem at 30 per cent off with discount code ‘Souk’.
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To get a change of scenery from meetings in the office, or if you’re looking to try out a brand new restaurant in Dubai, take advantage of these fabulous business lunch deals.
Couqley

Fancy a French feast for lunch and based near JLT? Couqley is the place to go. On weekdays, it’s the perfect spot for a lunch meeting with its two-course deal for Dhs99 – this can consist of two starters, a starter and a main or a main and a dessert. Signature dishes including the grilled portobello to start, salmon for main and chocolate fondant are a must-try.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-3pm.
Indochine

Infusing French cuisine with Vietnamese, Indochine’s business lunch is the perfect time to try the famous DIFC hotspot for the first time. For Dhs120 you can get one salad, one roll and one main. Popular dishes on the set menu include vegetable summer rolls, amok cambodgien and jungle curry.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12.30-3.30pm.
La Serre

Traditional French restaurant La Serre recently launched a new business lunch deal. The Rendez-vous lunch menu is priced at Dhs110 for two-courses and Dhs130 for three courses. The varied menu includes a choice of red bream ceviche marinated in tiger milk with tomato confit and chilli, grilled prawns with spinach cream, or a cherry tomato salad with goat’s cheese and hazelnut to start. For mains, select from either fish of the day served with crushed potato, asparagus and lobster sauce, chicken breast supreme with mashed potato, green beans and Périgueux sauce, or homemade gnocchi with endive and blue cheese sauce.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-5pm.
LPM Restaurant & Bar

Perfect for lunch meetings, especially if you’re craving some quintessential French cuisine, LPM Restaurant & Bar has an express lunch menu. The two-course menu priced at Dhs135 per person is designed for guests to be served within 60 minutes, making it the ideal location for an out-of-office meeting with clients.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-3pm.
The Maine Land Brasserie

For a chic and grand setting for a lunch meeting during the week, look no further than the Maine Land Brasserie in Business Bay. With Wagyu beef tataki and tuna tartare on the many for starters and shrimp linguini and roasted eggplant for mains, as well as a sticky toffee pudding for dessert, it’s a deal you can’t pass up. For Dhs130 you get one starter, one main, one dessert, water and coffee.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-4pm.
Roberto’s

For an Italian feast with a new on the menu each week Roberto’s is the place to go. It’s Dhs125 for a starter, main and dessert.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-3pm.
ROKA

Given that this new DIFC only launched just before the pandemic, you may have not had a chance to try out the new Japanese Robatayaki restaurant ROKA. Their business lunch deal is the perfect time to visit the new Downtown Dubai hotspot to try some of their signature dishes including the ske teriyaki and gyuhireniku wagyu. For Dhs115 you’ll get four starters and a main course.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-3pm.
Zuma

For a luxurious and chic lunch setting, Zuma is the place to go. It’s Dhs137 for soup, two starters and one main.
The business lunch runs from Sunday-Thursday 12-2pm.
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September feels like a good time for a 2020 reset and what better way to kick off that “new me” mentality than at a stylish spa.
Palazzo Versace Dubai has created an exclusive spacation offer to help you switch off while enveloped in the glamorous setting of The SPA before spending some more of your time off at the hotel’s Instagrammable swimming pools.

Your out of office kicks off with a soothing foot bath ritual, followed by a relaxing 30-minute back massage. A mini 30-minute facial will ensure your complexion is given the TLC it deserves, while a classic manicure at The SPA Nail Studio, using Italian Fedua products, is the ideal finishing touch to your pampering experience.

Your day doesn’t have to stop there. After your treatment make sure to apply some SPF50 and head out to Palazzo Versace’s Central or West pools to catch some post-treatment rays – La Piscina can be accessed with an additional minimum spend of Dhs100 for ladies and Dhs200 for men. Otherwise, you can finally catch up on your reading list at one of the poolside cabanas. Before heading home, finish off the day with an indulgent hair wash and blow-dry at The SPA Hair Salon.

If you don’t want the relaxation to end there, extend your experience by getting a complimentary one night stay when you spend Dhs1,600 on spa or dining experiences.
The spacation is available between Sunday and Wednesday from 11am to 4pm and is priced at Dhs675 per person.
To book call +971 04 556 8750 or email spa@palazzoversace.ae
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One of the most iconic resorts in the Indian Ocean is taking barefoot luxury to a whole new level with the introduction of the largest overwater villas in the world.
Soneva Fushi’s new Water Retreats are just about ready to welcome distinguished guests to make full use of contemporary Robinson Crusoe-esq set up, including their very own waterslide that you can whizz down straight into the turquoise waters as much as you like. Oh, and with a push of a button, the retractable roof slides back above the master bed to reveal sunny skies or starlit nights.

The eight exclusive Water Retreats have been designed to ensure the utmost privacy for guests, as well as to make the most of the picture-perfect ocean vistas.

“While we will always remain true to the much-loved spirit and laid-back ethos of Soneva Fushi, the new Water Retreat villas will elevate our offering,” says Sonu Shivdasani, Soneva’s CEO and Founder. “Having overwater villas gives our guests the luxury of choice, to stay amongst the deep greens of the jungle with the beach just steps away, or wake up to panoramic views of the ocean.”

Available to book from September 25, you have a choice of 1 or 2 bedroom Water Retreats which have been designed with spacious interior and exterior living spaces for the whole family to enjoy.
Not that the 2 bedroom villas have both bedrooms on the ground floor, while the pool has been moved to the front of the pool deck, where it is now suspended over the ocean. The pool deck has been extended for more space for sun loungers and daybeds, with extra overhangs that create more shade. Catamaran nets let guests sit above the waves, while curved steps lead from the pool deck to the water below.

When it comes to the interior, the colour palette consists of light blues, greens, and soft beiges, bringing to mind the colours of the ocean around Soneva Fushi and the verdant island jungle. The décor is true to the rustic castaway style that Soneva Fushi is known for, similar to the resort’s newer villas.
“I wanted to keep Soneva Fushi’s natural beauty, so it looks almost the same as the day we found it, with the villas hidden amongst the vegetation,” explains Eva Malmstrom Shivdasani, Soneva’s Creative Director and Conscience. “When we had to add more villas, we didn’t want to touch the beach, as we believe it should be for our guests and the turtles that visit our shores. So, we built over the ocean. We hired all the right people to come and assess the proposed location, ensuring there would not be any live coral in the area.”

These Water Retreats have been raised high enough above the ocean so that the waves do not break against the underside like most overwater villas, thus reducing noise and vibrations. The walls use recycled Styrofoam as insulation, which helps keep the interiors cooler and serves to muffle the sound of the wind and waves. The curving jetty that links the Water Retreats to the island has been redesigned with the jetty planks laid lengthwise rather than width-wise to reduce the noise of buggies and bicycles.
The starting price for the new Water Retreats at Soneva Fushi is $2,626 (approximately Dhs9,645) per night for the 1 Bedroom Water Retreat with slide and $5,232 (approximately Dhs19,216) per night for the 2 Bedroom Water Retreat with slide.
For more information about Soneva, visit www.soneva.com
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