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      You won’t be able to visit this tropical island getaway until at least next year

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      If tropical island getaway Bali was on your bucket list to visit, you’re going to have to wait until at least next year to do so.
      While the popular holiday destination located in Indonesia had planned to open their borders in September, this has now been postponed until at least 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

      The announcement was made by the governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, in an official letter.
      “The Indonesian government couldn’t reopen its doors to foreign travellers until the end of 2020 as we remain a red zone,” the letter read.

      “The situation is not conducive to allowing foreign tourists to come to Indonesia, including Bali.”
      The letter did not make any announcement on when Bali would once again be open to visitors.
      Initially, the island was succeeding in containing the virus, but a couple of months ago in June cases began to spike.
      As of Monday, 24 August, there were 4,576 confirmed cases in Bali and a total of 52 deaths. Meanwhile, had a total of 155,000 confirmed cases and 6,759 deaths.
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      One of our favourite Dubai brunches is back with an early bird discount

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      Who needs to travel around the world when you can embark on a culinary adventure right here in Dubai?
      One of the most iconic brunches in the city returns this Friday, promising to give your taste buds a workout like no other. Hosted in Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa from 1.30pm to 4.30pm, the Brasserie 2.0 brunch serves up international cuisines from seven of its live stations that perfectly complement your beverage of choice.

      Expect steamed and grilled seafood, shellfish, sushi, sashimi and salads, as well as artisan cheeses, appetisers, antipasti and soups. For the mains, you can choose from roast, smoker, Indian, Asian, pasta and pizza stations, and make sure to save room for pastries and ice-creams.
      Make sure to bring your appetite and dancing shoes as this feast will be accompanied by a live DJ.

      To make the brunch even more tempting, the team at Brasserie 2.0 is offering 20 per cent off your bill if you book by Wednesday. This is a weekly deal so if you can’t make this weekend, you can still enjoy everything on offer for less next time.
      As always, the venue is keeping up to date with the latest safety precautions and all the live stations will be serving the dishes directly onto your plate.
      The prices start at Dhs375 inclusive of an international buffet and select soft beverages; Dhs525 per for house beverages package and Dhs180 for kids five to 12 years old. Children under five dine for free.
      To book call 04 316 5550 or visit brasserie2point0.com.
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      Etihad issues reminder that Abu Dhabi is not open for tourists

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      Etihad Airways has issued a reminder that to travellers that Abu Dhabi is not currently open for tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
      Per The National, an email was reportedly issued to companies and partners it works with to reiterate the UAE’s capital is not yet open to tourists and visitors.

      At present, only those with valid UAE residency visas are permitted to enter Abu Dhabi.
      “All other types: Dubai-issued tourist visas and others will not be permitted entry,” the airline stated.

      There is, however, one exception which is for a 96-hour transit visa for shipping crews.

      Back in March, the entirety of the UAE closed its borders due to the global pandemic, which left many UAE residents and citizens stranded abroad.
      Since then, flights have slowly begun to be relaunched as restrictions eased.
      While Abu Dhabi hasn’t officially reopened its borders to tourists, Dubai opened its borders to visitors last month on July 7.
      This has had a positive effect on the emirate’s tourism sector, the Director-General of Dubai Tourism, Helal Saeed Almarri, in a recent interview.
      He said that since the reopening of the borders they have “been greatly encouraged by the market’s response in the second phase of our recovery strategy”.
      “People are much more optimistic and well-informed now and are ready to go on holidays to destinations that are safe and have put in place strong health and safety protocols,” he added.
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      7 quiet pool days in Dubai for the ultimate relaxation

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      While pool days out can be the perfect time to have a fun and uplifting time with your best friends, sometimes all you want to do is relax and unwind in peace and quiet.
      EW has rounded up the ultimate guide to pool days in Dubai which will ensure you get the relaxation and rejuvenation time.
      Bvlgari Yacht Club

      For a truly luxurious and relaxing day out, look no further than the world’s first Bvlgari Yacht Club. Priced at Dhs200 on weekdays and Dhs350 on weekends, feel like you’re in the middle of the Mediterranean for the day.
      Anantara The Palm

      For the ultimate daycation getaway which will feel like you’re worlds way in the paradise of Thailand, opt for the latest offer from Anantara The Palm. The entire day pass is priced at Dhs270, which is valid Sunday through Wednesday, and you’ll get that full amount back during your visit which you can spend on food and beverages.
      DRIFT Beach Club

      Soak up the sun in style by the pool at DRIFT Beach Club, which is part of the One&Only Royal Mirage resort. With views of Palm Island Bay and Dubai’s skyline, it’s the perfect setting for a chill day out. Pool passes are on offer at DRIFT for Dhs150 per person during the week, and Dhs200 on the weekends.
      If you’re looking for the ultimate relaxation time, opt for the daycation deal One&Only is running from 11am to 8pm for Dhs850, which covers two adults. Dhs400 of the amount is redeemable on food and beverages.
      Sofitel The Palm

      For Dhs400 for two adults, enjoy a day at the Sofitel The Palm. The price includes access to a Luxury Sea View Room in the hotel from 10am to 7pm, beach and pool access and 30 per cent off lunch or dinner.
      Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

      Entry to the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah for a pool day is Dhs250 which is fully redeemable on resort dining, and if you’re bringing the kids along children under 12 enter for free.
      Nikki Beach

      Nikki Beach Resort & Spa is the perfect spot to get away from the overpowering skyscrapers of the city. For Dhs300 per person for pool and beach day passes on weekends, you can relax in style.
      Summersalt

      Soak up the sun right under the sail of the Burj Al Arab at a pool day at Summersald in Jumeriah Al Naseem. It’s Dhs200 for a single person and Dhs350 for a couple.
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      Hakkasan Abu Dhabi is preparing a sweet treat for Emirati Women’s Day

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      If you are yet to make plans for Emirati Women’s Day this Friday, then we have something very tempting.
      Hakkasan Abu Dhabi, a stylish Chinese restaurant located at Emirates Palace, is offering a complimentary signature dessert for all Emirati women dining that evening.

      The indulgent and elegant chocolate and olive oil deliceis one of the bright stars on the contemporary Cantonese menu and is the perfect way to end an evening of celebration.
      Kick off the meal with some Hakkasan’s iconic dishes such as stir-fry black pepper rib eye beef, Peking duck and Hakka hand pulled noodle, and then finish on a sweet note.

      The chocolatey deal is available from 6pm on August 28, so grab those inspiring Emirati women in your life for a fabulous evening at one of the buzziest restaurants in the capital.
      In May, the Mother of the Nation announced that this year’s theme for the day celebrating UAE women would be “Preparing for the next 50 years: women are the support of the nation”.
      This mantra is in line with the nationwide goals of the UAE, after it was announced at the end of 2019 that 2020 would be a year that marks a year of preparation. This is to ready the nation for the UAE’s Golden Jubilee next year.
      Walk-ins are welcome, however reservations are recommended. Call +971 2 690 7739 to book.
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      When is the next public holiday in the UAE?

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      The majority of people across the UAE will have enjoyed a long weekend for Islamic New Year, but that hasn’t stopped us thinking about the next long weekend we can look forward to.

      As we head into the final quarter of the year before you know it it’ll be 2021, and luckily there’s still a few public holidays to enjoy until then.
      At the end of October, there’s another day off to look forward to, as well as three more in December.
      Here’s a list of all the public holidays we can look forward to for the rest of 2020…
      The Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday
      The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on Thursday, October 29.
      Commemoration Day
      Commemoration Day honours the Emiratis who have sacrificed their lives to protect their country. On December 1, 2020, which falls on a Tuesday, there will be a day off, which is followed by UAE National Day (see below).
      UAE National Day
      Celebrating the unification of the seven emirates, there will two days off for UAE National Day on Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3. Combining these days off with Commemoration Day, this will mean a five-day weekend at the beginning of the final month of the year.
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      There’s now another Hadid ‘sister’ (kind of)

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      It’s clear the Hadid family is a tight-knit one and it appears Dua Lipa is being welcomed into the Hadid family with open arms.
      In celebration of the Grammy Award-winning singer’s 25th birthday, supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid lovingly wished Lipa – who is currently in a relationship with Anwar Hadid – a happy birthday and both referred to her as their “sister”.

      “Happy birthday to the cutest, smartest, most hard working, loving, generous bean of all time,” Bella, 23, said. “You are sweet as pie … a blessing to our fam and the world Love u sister, [sic].”

      Meanwhile, Gigi told the singer she was a “special one [and] deserves the best”, also adding “love u sister [sic]”.
      And, of course, Anwar wished his girlfriend a very happy birthday in an Instagram post, sharing a series of photos of the pair.

      “4 my love!!!! Happiest of birthdays!!! LOOKI THAT SMILE!!! Woweeeee!!! LOVE YOU ENDLESSLY LETS HAVE A BLAST [sic],” the 21-year-old said in the caption.
      Dua and Anwar recently celebrated a milestone in their relationship, their one year anniversary, and also recently adopted a new “tiny best friend” together – a puppy named Dexter.
      It’s also been reported that the British singer has officially relocated from London to Los Angeles in order to be closer to Anwar.
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      Emirates expects to resume all flights by summer next year

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      As flight numbers continue to increase, a sense of normality is returning to the travel industry amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
      So much so, that Dubai-based airline Emirates is aiming to return to its full flight capacity by summer 2021.

      In a recent interview with CNBC, the airline’s chief operating officer, Adel Al Redha, revealed that Emirates’ full pre-COVID flight numbers should return by next year.
      “I think we can easily say by summer 2021, we will be serving 100 per cent of our network destinations, that means 143 destinations will be served by summer 2021,” he said.

      “Obviously, the frequency of flights per day will depend on the demand and some of the restrictions.”

      .@Emirates Chief Operating Officer Adel al Redha tells @CNBC that the airline aims to serve 100% of its network destinations by summer 2021. pic.twitter.com/qjlnZTLwWx
      — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) August 20, 2020

      While Al Redha admitted that he didn’t think the “worst was behind us”, he noted the “positive trend” that has been occurring for the airline. As of next month, flights to 75 destinations will have recommenced for Emirates.
      “If I compare our performance now with a month ago, we have almost doubled the number of passengers we have been carrying onboard our aircraft, as transit or terminating in Dubai,” he said.
      In order to ensure the safety of both their employees and passengers, the Dubai-based airline has implemented a number of measures including full PPE being worn by crew, sanitising packs being given out to all travellers and passengers must wear masks and gloves during transit.
      Similarly, those who are flying into Dubai, whether as a tourist, resident, or connecting passenger, you need to undergo a COVID-19 test within 96 hours of travelling.
      Those coming from these 29 countries will need to have an additional test done upon landing in Dubai and self-isolate until they receive their results.
      Emirates can also assist residence visa holders with acquiring the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) before booking their flight back.
      Children under the age of 12 or with moderate to severe disabilities are exempt from PCR testing.
      Keep an eye on the Emirates website for more helpful information, including a recent announcement that the airline is now offering free cover for COVID-19 medical costs.
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