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    10 romantic staycations to book for a special getaway in the UAE

    Lifeby Sarah Joseph3 hours ago VIEW GALLERY/ 10 IMAGESAs the month of love is just around the corner and you’re looking to treat that special someone in your life.Think long walks on the beach, bespoke massages for two, intimate dinners and more. Each staycation promises an intimate experience, without the need to book a flight and embark or hassle-fuelled getaway.For a quick and hassle-free break, with glistening views, the UAE is never short of romantic spots that are designed to impress your loved one.So for a short-haul escape within the UAE, swipe through our guide of hotels to book during the month of February and beyond.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied & Feature image: Instagram @zozoewitherspoon More

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    8 of the best adraneline-fuelled activities to try in the UAE

    Lifeby Sarah Joseph3 hours ago VIEW GALLERY/ 8 IMAGESIt’s time to make the most of the outdoor season and experience the UAE unlike ever before.From the longest zipline to a meal suspended in the sky, the UAE has a host of both indoor and outdoor activities that are sure to get your heart racing.So, if you’re looking to pump up the adrenaline this year, Emirates Woman has curated a guide of all the activities to try out this year.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied & Feature Image: Instagram @dashatravels More

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    In pics: Hande Erçel travels to Bali for her post-birthday celebrations

    Lifeby Sarah Joseph3 hours ago VIEW GALLERY/ 17 IMAGESHande Erçel took a break and travelled to Bali this year for New Year’s Eve and a getaway for the new year.Bali packs a lot into one small island— from breathtaking waterfalls like Sekumpul in the north to the white sand beaches of Nyang Nyang in the south. From all the islands in the Indonesian archipelago, the beaches in Bali are undoubtedly the most visited and Erçel’s picturesque photos with magnificent views, make this city another destination on our travel bucket list.From hikes to sunsets, Erçel shares a myriad of photos on picturesque beaches and her dreamy villa, she lived the island dream throughout her trip.So, swipe through the gallery to see the actress’ visit to all the palm-studded bays with braided hair and sarongs, for the ultimate holiday getaway.A recent hair transformation…By taking her 31.4 million Instagram fans to surprise, the famous celebrity also surprised her fans with a new colour transformation. By going a few shades lighter from her previous brunette colours, Erçel is now seen with a dark Ginger shade complemented by more layers.However, it simply didn’t stop at a colour change! The actress also opted for some curtain bangs to further define her features and enhance her complexion.As she continues, to be an avid traveller, stay tuned for further details on her next trip.When did Erçel celebrate her birthday?Turkish Hande Erçel goes back in time to the Roaring Twenties with a Great Gatsby-themed party to enjoy her 30th birthday in an elaborate setting on November 24, 2023. A series of stunning photos from the night were shared on the actress’ Instagram account to her 31 million fans. The superstar was donned in two completely different white-hued looks. In the first, Erçel wore a jacket and hot-shorts and held a stick. However, while cutting the “white” cake, the Turkish actress wore a short white dress. In both outlooks, the model made a special hairstyle to match the party theme.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Instagram @handemiyy More

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    6 last-minute staycations to book in the UAE for New Year’s Eve

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    by Sarah Joseph
    2 hours ago

    If you’re looking to keep it low-key and simply unwind at one of the resorts in Dubai and Abu-Dhabi, we’ve got you covered.
    Sometimes to wind down, all we need is a staycation to switch-off and enter 2024 with a fresh mindset.
    So, if you still haven’t got plans are looking to book, we’re here to help with our editor-approved guide of resorts to experience on New Year’s Eve.

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    Long weekend: 8 of the best hotels to book for a much-needed escape

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    by Sarah Joseph
    3 hours ago

    If you’re looking to take a break over the long weekend or even extend your holiday to make a trip out of it, we’re here to help.
    There is a myriad of sophisticated properties around the globe, that will ensure you switch-off and feel rejuvenate before we’re back again for the last month of the year.
    From tailor-made butler services to overwater bungalows, it’s never too late to book a quick escape this weekend for utmost relaxation.
    With the UAE declaring a three-day public holiday for both public and private sectors this weekend, it’s time to start booking.

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    13 lavish hotels to book with private pools in the UAE

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    by Sarah Joseph
    14 hours ago

    As the sweltering heat is here to stay for the next couple of months, there’s nothing like cooling off in the privacy of your own private pool.
    From temperature-controlled swimming pools to luxe views of the UAE’s skyline, these exotic properties offer their own private swimming facility to unwind with friends and family.
    Emirates Woman has curated a list of must-visit resorts located both in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, that offer their own space to unwind as you book a premium villa or suite that best fits your needs.
    Abu Dhabi
    Anantara Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa

    If you’re looking for a city escape in the heart of Abu Dhabi, this urban waterfront retreat offers an expanse of mangroves with waterfront swimming and mangrove kayaking during your stay as you unwind at the Mangrove pool suite. It offers a host of privileges from an abundance of space to basking on your terrace or in the mini plunge pool, which elevates your stay in UAE’s capital.
    For more information visit Anantara.com
    Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island

    Located on the pristine white beach of Abu Dhabi’s breathtaking Saadiyat Island, this one-of-a-kind five-star property features a striking modern Arabic architecture with uninterrupted views of the Arabian Gulf. Starting with the one-bedroom beach villa, guests can rejuvenate at their very own large private plunge pool with a fully furnished terrace, as they absorb unrivalled sea views that are reminiscent of an elegant beach house with a location that is hard to beat.
    For more information visit Rotana.com
    Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

    Rooted deep within the desert landscape of Al Wathba, an intimate retreat with natural beauty lies at the hallmark of this hotel experience, with guests ready to embark on an individual wellness journey, immersed by privacy. With a secluded plunge pool, guests can take in serene views of the Arabian Desert from their villa with a generous amount of space as they lay back and absorb the beauty of the property.
    For more information visit alwathbahotel.com
    Dubai
    One&Only The Palm

    This glittering sanctuary with lush gardens is secluded on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah with opulent hotel rooms, while also featuring beachfront villas with their own private swimming pools as you witness breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. The premium villa allows you to step into the world of luxury with complete relaxation as you’re surrounded by lush private gardens and can cool off in your private temperature-controlled swimming pool with a majlis-style space shrouded by an oversized gazebo.
    For more information visit oneandonlyresorts.com
    Anantara The Palm

    With a private sanctuary that overlooks the beach and Arabian Gulf beyond, you can enjoy luxurious sunny days by the poolside with private concierge services at the Villa with options for one or two bedrooms as you unwind in style with oversized daybeds featuring a lagoon that is made into something special.
    For more information visit anantara.com
    Nikki Beach Resort & Spa

    With a relaxed yet effortless atmosphere, Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts prides itself in providing guests with an unrivalled luxury lifestyle experience, while offering guests contemporary dining with an enhanced Nikki Beach experience. The Nikki beach pool villa is pleasant to the eye, with a uniquely designed space featuring an external shower pool and vast recreational areas that are perfectly conceived down to the smallest detail. With a perfect combination of white, light blue and beige colours in the interiors, the outdoor area is fitted with high-quality furniture offering a unique area for private dining or relaxing.
    For more information visit nikkibeach.com
    Melia Desert Palm

    This urban oasis offers lush green surroundings with an elegant oasis in the one-bedroom hideaway villas with ground floor living and dining spaces that extends to the spacious outdoor as guests enjoy a home away from home for the ultimate privacy with an alfresco dining area, complemented with a stone-walled courtyard for utmost serenity. With fascinating views of Dubai’s skyline and your own space to unwind at, there’s enough of room in this superlatively designed area to relax with friends and family.
    For more information visit melia.com
    Bulgari Resort Dubai

    Bringing the Mediterranean style to the Middle East, while being surrounded by ocean views with a nautical spirit imbibed at the property, guests can unwind at the luxurious beach view villas with stunning landscaped gardens and a temperature-controlled pool, as the villas offer the perfect amount of space to have the ultimate luxury gathering with the feeling and privacy of being at home, while enjoying the details of a sunken marble bathtub in the layout.
    For more information visit bulgarihotels.com
    Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah, Dubai
    Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Dubai’s newly renovated Royal Penthouse boasts a panoramic rooftop terrace with a private 7-metre outdoor swimming pool and a sleek firepit and lounge area for ala fresco dining with epic, unobstructed views of the Arabian Gulf that only you and your guests can exclusively enjoy.
    For reservations, call +971 4 777 2222
    Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa

    Just under an hours drive from the city of Dubai is Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa. This luxury hotel, which resembles a luxurious Bedouin encampment, is the perfect escape for a weekend recharge. While the resort’s location already ensures maximum privacy for guests, Al Maha’s 42 suites take luxury and privacy to the next level. Each suite boasts a private temperature-controlled pool overlooking the infinite desert views, alongside opulent interiors which pay tribute to Arabian heritage with handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artefacts.
    Ras Al Khaimah
    The Ritz-Carlton, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach

    Escape to the shores of Ras Al Khaimah at The Ritz-Carlton Al Hamra Beach resort which has 32 luxurious villas that each have their very own private pool, as well as direct beach access.
    The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert

    For those seeking a desert escape in Ras Al Khaimah, The Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert resort is ideal. Similar to its sister resort, there are 100 villas available each with its own private pool.
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    7 fabulous activities to do in the UAE this weekend

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    by Sarah Joseph
    4 hours ago

    Your ultimate weekend guide in the UAE – October 20 to 22, 2023.
    Get innovative with cakes

    Experience your own masterclass at Little Venice Cake Company at Atlantis The Royal. This couture service takes edible art to a new level for visitors to experience the art of cake design. Hosted by the British Cake Artist, Penelope d’Arcy Graham. Upon entering the renowned atelier, guests are invited into the Royal Consultation Room, the inner sanctum of Little Venice Cake Company. Here, Cake Artist Penelope will host one-hour design consultations featuring a couture cake-tasting experience, paired with the exquisite blends of Tregothnan Estate teas. Following this, cakes will be meticulously designed in collaboration with each guest, seamlessly blending their ideas and the essence of their celebrations. These designs, adorned with intricate handcrafted details, will encompass hand painting, piping, moulding, and an array of flavours. Penelope and up to five skilled chefs will then masterfully combine these elements with indulgent recipes, resulting in unrivalled, opulent cakes, perfect for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers and many other special occasions. It’s available from 10am to 6pm with POA.
    For more information visit atlantis.com
    Experience a beachside retreat

    Visit the new stunning beach restaurant Limonata, inspired by the vibrant nostalgia of 1960s Italian coastal char. With each dish being an outcome of a passionate odyssey through the heart of authentic flavors, guests can expect a myriad of delicious dishes including alluring antipasti, refreshing salads, moreish, which include a symphony of culinary creations that are an ode to Italian coastal culture. Located at Club Vista Mare, Palm Jumeirah, it’s open daily from 12pm to 2am.
    Take the plunge

    This Saturday on October 21, the launch of the Wim Hof Method (WHM) immersive workshop experience begins. Guided by certified WHM instructor Olivia Prescott, the immersive workshop will reveal the incredible potential and transformative effects of the mind, breath, and cold therapy exposure, offering participants a unique opportunity to boost their mental and physical well-being. Registered participants will also enjoy all-day access to Samadhi’s state-of-the-art facilities, including the outdoor pool, sauna, and café. Throughout the workshop, ample time is allocated for reflection and questions, with instructor Olivia Prescott readily available to offer guidance and insights. Located in Jumeirah Street, Jumeirah 3, Villa 491b, this space is a must-visit.
    For more information visit visit samadhi-wellness.com/
    Bask in the sun
    With its desirable beachfront location offering sweeping views of the Palm Island and Dubai skyline, Nobu by the Beach features a lagoon pool surrounded by sun loungers, daybeds and a collection of exclusive VIP cabanas, a Nobu restaurant with a brand-new menu concept, as well as an expansive outdoor bar and terrace overlooking the sea. The concise menu of inventive Japanese-Peruvian bites, sharing platters and signature dishes promise to deliver on all culinary needs. Nobu by the Beach pool service is open daily from 9am – 7pm and the restaurant is open daily from 11:30am to 7pm.
    For more information visit atlantis.com
    For all the coffee aficionados

    If you’re a coffee lover, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa have teamed up with BonCafe Middle East to bring an exquisite experience to its guests during the “Ramsa Coffee Festival” on 20-21st October. A celebration of all things coffee, the festival will take place at the island livings resort chic lobby lounge, where guests can explore four distinct coffee origins prepared using four different brewing methods, including Espresso-based, V60, Chemex, and cold brew, in addition to locally roasted single-origin specialty coffees sourced from four regions: Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, and Ethiopia (Yirgacheffe).
    For more information visit icrasalkhaimah.com
    Give your hair a little TLC

    Whether you want a classic, bouncy, or sleek blowout blow dry, Sisters Beauty Lounge will ensure you receive the perfect hair for any occasion. Be it beach waves, pin straight or a bouncy blowout. Customers can indulge in a world of 360-degree pampering from head-to-toe at the hair stations, lash and brow bar, private treatment rooms and an exclusive manicure room, in a tranquil space to unwind as they complete their treatments. So, whether you’re looking for a birthday party, pamper with your girl friends, a hen-do, corporate celebration, product launch or a private event Sisters Beauty Lounge is the perfect venue to book this season to meet all your beauty needs. Starting from Dhs110 for short hair, the services are available at various branches around the UAE which include City Walk, JBR, Mall of the Emirates, Mirdiff City Centre, The Dubai Mall and The Village Mall.
    For more information visit sistersbeautylounge.com
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    8 fabulous activities to do in the UAE this weekend

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    2 hours ago

    Your ultimate weekend guide in the UAE, October 6 to 8, 2023.
    Upgrade your fitness routine

    Your workout efforts can now be crafted into currency with the new PUMA Coin at Warehouse Gym in Al Quoz. Visitors can unlock access to prizes such as products and exclusive gym passes in a heart-pounding journey this weekend from October 6 to 8, 6pam to 10pm. With more calories burned, fitness enthusiasts can grow their coin stash and win exclusive prizes including year-long memberships at Warehouse Gym or a year’s worth of PUMA gear. Guests are advised to bring their personal wearable devices to track their calorie expenditure and fitness progress. All visitors can register by heading to the pop-up store and sign up with the store assistant there.
    For more information visit ae.puma.com
    Try this new exquisite set menu

    The homegrown Japanese concept, Gohan at La Cantine du Faubourg takes guests on an exquisite culinary journey that will run until October 8, 2023, with an exquisite set menu and curated selection of sake. The Sake week sharing set menu features dishes such as the Baby Spinach & Tofu Salad, an assortment of maki and nigiri, sliced Hamachi, beef sando, Matcha sponge cake and more at Dhs275. The Sake Selection Menu features a five sakes, including Hakutsuru, Junmai Junmai Blanc, Hakutsuru Superior Junmai Ginjo, and Choryo Sawa Sawa Junmai Sparkling Sake at Dhs190.
    For more information visit lacantine.ae
    Experience this elevated brunch

    The famous LPM Restaurant & Bar Abu Dhabi Sunday brunch has returned this week. Designed for guests to embark on a journey into the heart of the Riviera lifestyle, the Global Executive Chef Adriano Cattaneo has passionately crafted new dishes that capture the essence of the Riviera’s diverse culinary traditions. From freshly baked bread and viennoiserie to Provençal egg dishes and tartines, guests are treated to an array of carefully curated hot and cold appetizers, all inspired by the South of France’s Mediterranean beauty. The soft drinks package is priced at Dhs390, the house beverages package at Dhs465 and the premium beverages price at Dhs640 at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi.
    For more information visit lpmrestaurants.com
    Visit the latest fine-dining havens

    For an avant-garde new lunch and dinner spot, we’re here to help. Dubai’s fine-dining and culinary scene never takes a backseat all-year round with its innovative food concepts that are sure to leave your palate craving for more. From Japanese to authentic Italian spots, there’s a plethora of exciting dining options that we simply can’t get enough off. With each detail crafted to perfection, be it the interiors, menu and overarching design, these latest culinary havens are a delight to try for any occasion or to simply treat yourself after a new week. If you’re on the lookout for the latest hotspots to visit in Dubai, Emirates Woman has curated an exclusive guide on where to dine in the emirate.
    Soak up the sun

    Elevate your Saturday at the exclusive Venus Beach Club at Caesars Palace Dubai. With authentic Live Stations and refreshing drinks, guests can experience an unparalleled pool party extravaganza with electrifying beats of the renowned DJ Bon Entendeur and a captivating live performance with the day’s energy soaring to new heights. It takes place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, 10am to 7pm and is priced at Dhs399 for four hours of unlimited selected beverages, 11am to 1pm or 3pm to 7pm, Dhs549 for the full day of 8 hours from 11am to 7pm and guests can get ready to bask in the sun’s glory with authentic Italian Live Stations and refreshing drinks.
    For more information visit caesars.com
    Visit this luxe rooftop terrace

    Guests are invited to embark on extraordinary celestial-inspired journey at Luna Dubai with an Asian-inspired menu and an intriguing selection of galactic cocktails. Amidst the glittering city lights, the energy rises with every beat-drop as the night progresses with a daily entertainment programme setting and stellar starlight motifs and a picturesque moon casting its majestic glow behind the bar. With a classic charm and contemporary sophistication, visitors can experience a scintillating view of city views starring Burj Khalifa. Located at Four Seasons Hotel, DIFC, this rooftop terrace is a must-visit.
    For more information visit fourseasons.com
    Book an interactive dining show

    With a captivating lineup of evening and night shows, Josette welcomes guests as its transforms into a sensory playground where inhibitions come alive through art and entertainment. Featuring burlesque dancers, singers, cabaret performances and world-renowned artists from the heart of Paris, this one-of-a-kind evening with cutting-edge video projection technology to elevate the visual experience. With a blend of small acts and a dazzling main performance, the acts can span from the stage area to the bar counter with late-night shows running from 12:30am to 2am. Having started this week, the first seating/shows are from 8pm to 9pm,the intermission with no show is from 9pm to 10pm and the late night show is from 10pm to 12:30pm, with a minimum spending of Dhs500 required in both the main dining and lounge areas from Wednesday to Saturday. Located next to ICD Brookfield, this venue is a must-visit during the shows.
    For more information visit josette.com/
    Enjoy a heartfelt musical

    To ignite your creative side, Matilda The Musical has been announced with 5 extra shows with another weekend filled with magic and music. Hosted at the Dubai Opera Auditorium, the journey sheds light on the tale of a courageous young girl who defies all odds and forges her own path. This awe-inspiring production has been honoured with over 99 accolades, as it continues to captivate and inspire its audiences like never before. This incredible theatrical experience starts at Dhs325 and promises a night unlike any other.
    For more information visit dubaiopera.com
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