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      7 fabulous things to do in the Dubai this weekend

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      by Sarah Joseph
      4 hours ago

      The ultimate weekend guide in Dubai, April 14 to April 16, 2023.
      Put self-care first

      Start your weekend on a positive note with a refreshing yoga session at Koko Bay. The 60-minute long session will be led by the expert practitioner Lauren-Anne and will take place on Saturday, April 15 at 8:30am. The session priced at Dhs100 will also include a delectable breakfast menu for all guests to indulge in some post-yoga treats. Located at Palm West Beach, participants can build their core strength while surrounding themselves with nature for utmost serenity.
      For more information visit kokobay.co
      Shop ‘til you drop

      With avant-garde designs and haute couture ready-to-wear apparel, Oscar Kraye has now launched in the UAE. Founded by fashion designer, Oscar Kraye, the collection pushes the boundaries of design and promises an elaborate form of self-expression. Designed with fabrics such as tulle, organza, satin, taffeta and sequin in earthy tones, the pieces can effortlessly be worn for a night out. From statement leather jackets to show-stopping couture gowns, there’s a picture-perfect addition to anyone’s closet. With a keen eye for design, the founder wanted to create styles that are both versatile and edgy to be worn for any occasion. The pieces are available to buy from the comfort of your own home on the website.
      For more information visit oscarkrayeatelier.com/
      Soak up the sun

      As one of the most aesthetic beachside destinations, Summersalt Beach Club, tops our list. With a stunning view of the pristine private beach, guests can lay back and indulge in a host of Peruvian and Japanese dishes. Available daily from 4pm to 6pm, guests can enter into a sunset state of mind with an eclectic menu inspired by the joy of travellers from 4pm to 6pm at Dhs200 per person inclusive of one bite and 2 beverages. Whether you decide to visit for a long lunch, take advantage of the day pass for pool and beach access. Located at Jumeirah Al Naseem, the beach club is open daily from 9am to 7pm.
      For more information visit Jumeirah.com
      Book a relaxing staycation

      We all need a break from the city from time to time. This is why the luxurious resort Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai, is the ideal property to take a break for the well-being of your mind, body and soul. Just under an hour’s drive from Dubai, Al Maha offers wellness and tranquility in the secluded setting of the Arabian desert with vast views of dunes and the Hajar Mountain massif. While enjoying the panoramic view of the Arabian Desert, you can take your relaxation experience to a whole new level by indulging in their wide selection of therapeutic, deep tissue and body massages. If privacy is of utmost importance to you, the tranquil location also offers you secluded suites with a private temperature-controlled pool, providing exclusivity of the highest order. Prices per night start at Dhs5,505, for the luxurious Bedouin suites.
      For more information visit mariott.com
      Celebrate Greek Easter

      As nature’s warmer and longer days begin, GAIA is all set to celebrate Greek Easter this Sunday. With a delectable a la carte menu, visitors can indulge in an array of dishes such as brioche-like dough, traditional Tsoureki, seasonable vegetables, a special whole slow-roasted lamb and other flavoured flavours such as mastiha, mahlep, orange and vanilla. As an ode to Easter, GAIA’s beautiful Gift Shop will be lined with an array of homemade Chocolate Eggs. Lovingly crafted by the restaurant’s culinary team, the sweet and indulgent treats are the perfect gift for friends, family & loved ones and are available for purchase until this weekend. The restaurant is located at Gate Village 4, DIFC and is open daily from 12pm to 3:30pm and 6:30pm to 11:30pm.
      For more information visit gaia-restaurants.com
      Pamper yourself

      Unwind completely with the ultimate spa-cation at The Spa, Address Grand Creek Harbour. Guests can book a luxurious 60-minute massage of their choice with the team of expert professionals who will ensure everyone feels rejuvenated the minute they leave. Post massage, guests can lay back and end the day against the pristine views of Dubai’s skyline. Open daily from 10am to 7pm, the package is priced at Dhs650 per person inclusive of a 60-minute massage and access to the infinity pool.
      For more information visit addresshotels.com
      Book a fine-dining experience

      If you’re on the lookout to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a fine-dining experience, La Mar at the newly opened Atlantis The Royal is the restaurant to visit. Curated by Chef Gaston Acurio, the restaurant offers diners a chance to explore authentic flavours of Peruvian Gastronomy with an enticing menu of freshly grilled anticuchos, signature cebiches and other specialty cocktails. As a culinary leader in the world of Peruvian gastronomy, Chef Gaston has created dishes with recipes passed down from his mother. Open daily from 6pm to 11pm, the restaurant is located at the mezzanine lobby level and overlooks the Skyblaze fountain, guests can choose to take a seat on the large open terrace or at the bustling cebiche bar, or the main dining area surrounded by incredible subtle decor.
      For more information visit atlantis.com
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      Hotel Café Royal in London delivers style, sophistication, and unparalleled service

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      by Amy Sessions
      10 hours ago

      The Stay
      Designed with an incredible ability to seamlessly blend tradition with the modern technology comforts you’d expect from a hotel at this level, you will fully relax and enjoy your stay from a breakfast that caters to every taste to a turndown service that warms the bath towels. Both rooms and suites feel spacious and accommodate bathrooms with a bathtub and separate walk-in shower, so your simple nightly rituals feel like extravagant downtime.

      Hotel Café Royal
      The unwind
      One of the most tranquil spas you will ever visit – the underground Askasha spa boasts a large pool, spacious sauna and relaxation rooms where you can practise Yoga and Pilates, a welcome respite from the business of the city centre. Book in for a well-earned Aromatherapy Associates massage and be transformed back to the freshest version of yourself.

      Hotel Café Royal
      The Dining
      With a menu inspired by the iconic and storied Parisian neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, home to Hotel Café Royal’s sister hotel Lutetia Paris, Brasserie Saint Germain delivers on taste and service alike. The menu created by Eliano Crespi and his culinary team offers up the best of seasonal produce in a cosy semi-formal setting, the Sole Meunière and Salade Juliette are not to be missed. More

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      Hotel Café Royal in Paris delivers style, sophistication, and unparalleled service

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      by Amy Sessions
      2 hours ago

      The Stay
      Designed with an incredible ability to seamlessly blend tradition with the modern technology comforts you’d expect from a hotel at this level, you will fully relax and enjoy your stay from a breakfast that caters to every taste to a turndown service that warms the bath towels. Both rooms and suites feel spacious and accommodate bathrooms with a bathtub and separate walk-in shower, so your simple nightly rituals feel like extravagant downtime.

      Hotel Café Royal
      The unwind
      One of the most tranquil spas you will ever visit – the underground Askasha spa boasts a large pool, spacious sauna and relaxation rooms where you can practise Yoga and Pilates, a welcome respite from the business of the city centre. Book in for a well-earned Aromatherapy Associates massage and be transformed back to the freshest version of yourself.

      Hotel Café Royal
      The Dining
      With a menu inspired by the iconic and storied Parisian neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, home to Hotel Café Royal’s sister hotel Lutetia Paris, Brasserie Saint Germain delivers on taste and service alike. The menu created by Eliano Crespi and his culinary team offers up the best of seasonal produce in a cosy semi-formal setting, the Sole Meunière and Salade Juliette are not to be missed. More

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      This luxe Dubai resort promises a mid-week blissful ladies spa retreat

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      by Team Emirates Woman
      2 hours ago

      IN PARTNERSHIP: With overwhelming schedules, imagine a curated wellness day designed to rejuvenate you from the stresses of daily life.
      Renewed with ancient hammam traditions, Anantara The Palm Resort promises the most relaxing mid-week ladies’ spa journey every Wednesday. Slow things down away from the pulsing heartbeat of Dubai with therapeutic treatments to revive your spirit.
      With full access to the property’s calming facilities, guests can unwind before and after their treatments at the crystal stone steam room, herbal bath, relaxation room, ice fountain, experience shower, salt inhalation room and the liquid sound pool for a 360-degree holistic journey.

      For women to soak up the serene environment of the spa, the 60-minute Turkish Hammam experience relieves all tension and stress. With deep relaxation in luxury and aromatic scrubs, women can feel at ease when surrounded by the heated marble.
      Created to clean out toxins, increase blood circulation and stimulate the immune system, this treatment ensures all women feel flawless after through top-to-toe indulgence.
      The packages start at Dhs499 for unlimited access to the female wet facilities including a traditional Turkish or Moroccan Hammam Treatment and Dhs649 for a traditional Turkish or Moroccan Hammam Treatment complemented by a back, neck and shoulder massage.

      By combining the traditions of East and West, this luxurious property inspires deep relaxation and beautification with deep rituals to ease the strains of the week.
      This elegant pampering retreat takes place every Wednesday from 5pm to 10pm with refreshing beverages to sip post-treatment.
      To make a reservation visit anantara.com
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      How I got my job as… Founder of a leading online luxury destination platform

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      by Sarah Joseph
      2 hours ago

      Welcome to the Emirates Woman weekly series ‘How I got my job as…’ where we speak to some incredible entrepreneurs and businesswomen both based in the UAE and globally to find out about their career paths that led them to where they are now; what their daily routines look like; the advice they’d give to those starting out; and the hurdles they’ve had to overcome.
      This week we chat with Martha Waslen, founder of DayAway, a leading online destination platform for guests to discover and book curated luxury daytime experiences in the UAE. Designed for both travellers and residents, the unique platform offers a variety of restorative daytime escapes including wellness and dining experiences.
      As a leading technology and lifestyle leader, Waslen has collaborated with luxurious hotels in the region to give users the ultimate rejuvenating package.
      Emirates Woman sat down with the brand’s founder to find out more about her career and how she found inspiration to create this enticing luxury destination platform in the region.
      What was your favourite subject at school?
      Any class that involved debate. I think my mind must be physiologically wired to play Devil’s Advocate because I always love to consider different perspectives of the same debate, which is why I should have maybe been a lawyer.
      What was your first job?
      My very first job was working as a lifeguard at a country club in high school. Hardly anyone ever went in the pool, and I spent most days just lounging poolside. It was the best job ever.

      What brought you to Dubai?
      Dubai is such a beautiful and vibrant city, and we are very excited about the opportunity for our business to grow throughout the UAE and to meet with our incredible hotel and lifestyle partners who have helped make the hospitality scene in Dubai what it is today.
      What inspired you to launch DayAway? Talk us through the concept.
      We launched DayAway as a platform to connect luxury 5-star hotels to the growing experience economy through revolutionary software that allows hotels to maximise revenue from their underutilized facility spaces. Since our launch in May 2021, we’ve expanded to five countries and will soon offer a wide range of experiences curated by private yacht companies, helicopter operators, luxury retail boutiques, and award-winning cocktail bars and restaurants as well. We’re on our way to being the leading online destination for booking luxury experiences worldwide. We will be announcing a range of B2B software solutions to a global network of hospitality & travel brands in the coming months, and an innovative Web3 framework for our partners to expand their brand presence using blockchain, NFTs and metaverse technology.
      What are the key elements of your role?
      As the CEO of a tech startup, I wear many hats. My role includes everything from strategizing about how we will scale our tech globally across multiple travel and hospitality verticals, to spell-checking copy on our website and responding to customer service emails. Fortunately, I have an incredible team of rockstar developers, marketers and business development managers that allow me to focus most of my time on planning for the future of our business.
      Talk us through your daily routine.
      I have two young toddlers, so my mornings start very early and are usually filled with a mix of getting the kids ready for school while simultaneously preparing for early morning calls with partners and investors based in the US (which is the evening their time). The rest of my days are filled with exciting meetings, calls, coffees, and lunches with decision-makers from a wide range of industries – from travel and hospitality to Web3 and venture capital. As much as I’m able, I still love to pick up my kids from school in the late afternoons and be home to tuck them into bed before starting calls again with partners in the Middle East, Europe, and North America.

      What advice do you have for anyone looking to follow in the same footsteps?
      The path for entrepreneurs is a rocky one, filled with all kinds of challenges, but I always keep the Tony Robbins quote in mind that “success is 80 percent psychological and 20 percent skill.” If you stay positive, and mentally tough, incredible things are possible.
      What is the best piece of advice you ever received?
      I’ve received so many great pieces of advice and have been fortunate to have incredible role models and mentors. Some of the best advice I’ve received was to read a book called The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. Lessons from that book are a daily reminder not to be intimidated by big goals, but to break them down into smaller, more achievable goals. Everything is possible if you work towards your dreams, bit by bit, day by day. Don’t let your highs get too high or your lows get too low – just stay on course, don’t get discouraged and keep accumulating small wins along the way. One day you’ll wake up, look back, and be amazed by everything you’ve achieved.
      And what is the worst?
      In the early days of DayAway, I was advised by a few prospective investors to just focus on the Web2 side of our business, and not distract myself with Web3 integrations. They thought our Web2 business was “good and profitable enough” and that we didn’t need to complicate the platform by integrating blockchain technology. What I don’t think they realise is that any tech company they’re investing in that isn’t considering how blockchain can help their business grow community, and ease unnecessary operational frictions, is already out of date.
      What has been the biggest challenge you had to overcome?
      The biggest challenge has been overcoming my own self-doubt, and my own illusions about what I was – and more importantly, what I was not capable of achieving. You really don’t know what you’re capable of until you try, and when you push yourself to what you believe is your absolute limit, I think many people realise that those limits they thought they had don’t really exist. There are no limits.
      What are the future plans for your brand?
      We are so excited about the future of DayAway and the innovative tech solutions we’ll be announcing in the coming months, including white label solutions that allow our partners to sell experiences directly to their customers on a global level, software that for the first time ever will allow travel agents to make commissions on booking experiences for their clients, and of course building a bridge to bring millions of people into the world of Web3. anyway has recently announced the launch of our Founder’s Key NFT. Commemorating our transition into Web3, the Founder’s Key is the first blockchain-enabled membership and loyalty program of its kind that unlocks exclusive access and benefits to luxury experiences worldwide. The Founder’s Key, along with future DayAway NFT collections and metaverse experiences, will build the foundation for what we hope will be the wider tokenisation of memberships and loyalty programs in hospitality and travel.
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      8 special ways to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day in Dubai

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      by Sarah Joseph
      4 mins ago

      This year will mark the seventh annual Emirati Women’s Day.
      First launched in 2015 by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Al Ketbi, the wife of the late Sheikh Zayed and Mother of the Nation, the day falls annually on August 28 where the incredible women of the nation are celebrated for their vast achievements.
      If you’re ready to celebrate the occasion in style, Dubai has a host of fabulous offers ranging from breakfasts to spa treatments.
      So whether you wish to treat yourself or enjoy a special outing with the women in your life, we’ve created a guide to all the must-try experiences this Emirati Women’s Day.
      Pamper yourself

      If you’re looking to unwind, there’s nothing like a rejuvenating spa day. With a host of relaxing treatments to target the mind, body and soul, Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm has a spectacular offer with 25 per cent off across all treatments on August 27 and August 28, 2022, from 10am to 10pm. Each sensory experience incorporated a plethora of wellness brands such as AMRA Skincare and Sothys. Women have the option to choose from a range of calming treatments such as a full body cleansing along with access to the facilities such as a sauna, steam room and more.
      To book visit mariott.com. 
      Indulgent afternoon tea

      Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with your loved ones as you try a selection of Emirati-inspired bites accompanied by authentic tea blends from the luxe tea brand, Newby. With a mix of traditional and contemporary teas, this is the ultimate location to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day. The afternoon tea stand is priced at Dhs225, perfect for two people and the offer is valid from August 20 to August 28 2022, 2pm to 5pm at the Emperor Lounge.
      To book visit tajhotels.com. 
      A special bouquet

      To celebrate this inspiring day, one of the UAE’s leading florists has curated an array of luxurious bouquets to send your loved ones as a token of appreciation. Designed by master experts, each arrangement consists of a soothing colour palette and can be complemented with a special box of chocolates as per your choice. The arrangements start at Dhs250 and are all named after beautiful words to compliment the woman in your life.
      To view the full collection visit 800flower.ae
      Breakfast of champions

      For a sumptuous breakfast with your loved ones, this hidden gem in La Mer with spectacular sea views is offering a delightful breakfast priced at Dhs99 per person. The menu includes a selection of delectable dishes including french toast, homemade bread, jams, a free-flowing selection of hot and cold beverages including teas, coffees, fresh juices, water and more. The offer takes place on August 27 and August 28, 2022, from 7am to 11am at Hyatt Centric Jumeirah to celebrate this special occasion.
      For more information visit eunoiabycarine.ae
      Health is wealth

      To kickstart the day on a healthy note, this integrated wellness space provides an array of physical therapies to treat pain and allow women to strengthen their overall bodies. This luxe space is offering women a complimentary Pilates class on Emirati Women’s Day, August 28, 2022 in Alserkal Avenue.
      To book a session visit jointspace.ae
      An all-inclusive stay

      For a hassle-free staycation, Dubai Creek Golf Residences is offering a contemporary four-bedroom holiday villa with an all-inclusive package. It includes a one-night say, a private in-villa 30-minute body spa treatment, group yoga class, a manicure and pedicure session, a three-course Thai Kitchen dinner by a private chef, either a floating breakfast or a floating sundowner basked with special mocktails for four guests. Priced at Dhs13,500, the stay is valid until August 30, 2022.
      To make a booking visit dubaicreekresort.com
      UAE-inspired dessert
      To celebrate this special day, the professional cake artist, Beth Laurent has created a stunning five-layered honey and buttermilk UAE-inspired sponge cake adorned in white and gold with an empowering story of Emirati women. Designed with a tasteful gold detailing and a bloom of white petals, this cake takes inspiration from the shimmering city of Dubai. Priced at Dhs560, pre-orders for the cake are accepted from August 18 and will be available from August 26 to August 28, 2022.
      To order now visit cakeboutiquedifc.com
      Treasures of Arabia
      To mark Emirati Women’s Day celebration, Raffles Dubai is offering a special afternoon high tea with delicious Arabian blends such as oud delight, Khus garden green tea and royal kahwa from Newby Teas. Guests also stand a chance to win a special hamper from Newby Teas, celebrating the works of Vincent Van Gogh. The special afternoon tea starts at Dhs160 with free-flowing tea and coffee and takes place from 2pm to 7pm during the entire month of August near Wafi mall.
      To book visit raffles.com
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