UAE

Subterms

    More stories

    • 150 Shares

      in lifestyle and culture

      Everything to know about the cast of the Real Housewives of Dubai

      by

      Lifestyle

      by Sarah Joseph
      1 minute ago

      The Real Housewives of Dubai has officially landed.
      The newest instalment of one of the most drama-fuelled reality franchises, premiered on Bravo TV in the US on June 1 and June 2 in the Middle East on OSN+ highlighting Dubai and all its glamour.
      While the premiere highlighted Dubai in all of its glamour, it begs the question: how much do we all really know about these leading ladies?
      Get to know the six key protagonists of the show – Caroline Stanbury, Caroline Brooks, Dr. Sara Al Madani, Nina Ali, Chanel Ayan and Lesa Milan – below.
      Caroline Stanbury

      Known for living life unapologetically, Caroline Stanbury has nothing less than a lavish life in this concrete jungle with her husband, former Real Madrid player Sergio Carrallo.  she certainly shows her hawk-eyed fans, that one can fall in love once again, especially after her divorce. With an international presence, Stanbury previously starred in three seasons of Ladies of London and is a podcast host on the series Divorced Not Dead. The star was previously married to Turkish financier Cem Habib, with whom she has three children. As a brave-hearted woman with a strong personality, she’s sure to bring some enticing drama to the table.
      Caroline Brooks

      Caroline Brooks is a proud first-generation American and Afro-Latina. Regarded as a real-estate guru, she’s self-made, driven and only focused on achieving more. Originally from Newton, Massachusetts, Brooks has made Dubai her home for the last 11 years and has lived a life nothing less than luxurious ever since. As her journey was filled with challenges, she had to work herself up after being left with nothing from her divorce. Her experiences have made her a woman of grit and she’s certainly a force to be reckoned with.
      Dr. Sara Al Madani

      This Emirati entrepreneur and public speaker is a combination of both modern and traditional. Having started her business at an early age, Dr Sara Al Madani has made a mark in the UAE as the youngest board member of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce, a renowned fashion designer and entrepreneur. With her forward-thinking approach to life, she’s on a mission to break the cultural barrier and social stigma that surrounds single working women who can balance both their personal lives and career.
      Nina Ali

      Nina Ali is a well-known content creator in the Middle East. Originally hailing from Lebanon, Ali lived in the USA with her husband, Munaf Ali, before relocating to Dubai together. Known as Lipstick Mommy on Instagram, the mum-of-three is consistently sharing her daily life with her 521,000 followers.
      Chanel Ayan

      As the first Kenyan origin model from the UAE, Chanel Ayan has been featured in a host of beauty and fashion campaigns in the Middle East. Ayan has been modelling since the age of 18 and has worked with a host of luxe fashion brands throughout the years including Rami Al Ali, Valentino, Tiffany & Co. and more. She continues to wear many hats, which include being a mum, owning her own makeup brand, running a talent agency and now will soon add reality TV star to the mix.
      Lesa Milan

      Lesa Milan is a fashion designer and entrepreneur who has been living in Dubai with her husband and three sons for many years. She has previously won the title of Miss Jamaica in 2010. By balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, Milan proves that everything is possible. As a high-maintenance woman and an over-achiever, we’re eager to see how she fits into the show.
      So mark your calendars, as this popular reality TV show airs on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, on Bravo TV.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
      Images: Supplied/Instagram More

    • 88 Shares

      in lifestyle and culture

      When is Eid Al Adha in 2022?

      by

      Lifestyle

      by Olivia Morris
      1 minute ago

      As we head into the hotter months, you may be starting to plan your next getaway to escape the scorching UAE heat.
      Luckily, there’s a long weekend on the horizon to mark Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha.
      Each year in the Islamic calendar, Eid Al Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah and lasts for four days, with the first day of the holiday being Arafat Day. This period honour the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, to obey Allah’s command, but a lamb was sacrificed instead.
      With the upcoming Islamic holiday set to fall in July, per the Gregorian Calendar, we’ve also rounded up when you can expect the rest of the public holidays in the UAE to fall in 2022.
      Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha
      Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha will fall on 9-12 of Dhu Al-Hijjah, which is expected to be between Friday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 12.
      Islamic New Year
      A couple of weeks later it’s the Hijri New Year. Falling on Muharram 1, it’s projected to fall around July 30, 2022.
      The Prophet’s Birthday
      The Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will fall on the 12 of the Hijri month of Rabi Al Awwal, which is predicted to be around October 8, 2022.
      Commemoration Day and National Day
      To close out 2022, those in the UAE will have another break to look forward to with Commemoration Day, December 1, and National Day, December 2.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
      Feature Image: Unsplash More

    • 125 Shares

      in lifestyle and culture

      The UAE’s capital is officially plastic bag free from today

      by

      Lifestyle

      by Team Emirates Woman
      1 minute ago

      Abu Dhabi is officially plastic bag free as of today, June 1, 2022.
      The announcement was made back in April by the Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) that the UAE’s capital would take the lead in reducing the consumption of single-use plastic bags.
      Additionally, further limits are set to be implemented to reduce the use of other plastic products in Abu Dhabi.
      Back in 2019, in data shared by the World Government Summit, in the UAE alone there are 11 billion plastic bags used every year.
      When will other emirates follow suit?
      Thus far, Abu Dhabi is the only emirate to implement a complete ban on plastic bags.
      Dubai is set to introduce a charge of 25 fils per single-use plastic bag from next month on July 1, 2022, but a total ban hasn’t been announced.
      In a bid to be more environmentally conscious, why not invest in some reusable shopping bags? Shop our edit below.
      The Hero Buys

      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
      Images: Supplied, Feature Image: Pexels More

    • 163 Shares

      in lifestyle and culture

      Here’s where you can watch the Real Housewives of Dubai in the UAE

      by

      Lifestyle

      by Team Emirates Woman
      1 minute ago

      After months of build-up and anticipation, The Real Housewives of Dubai is set to officially premiere this week.
      It was announced by Bravo TV back in late 2022 that this would be the first international version of the Real Housewives franchise produced by the network themselves.
      While the show is set to air in the US on Bravo, not to worry, we’re also going to be able to watch it right here in the UAE.
      Where can I watch the Real Housewives of Dubai in the UAE?
      The Real Housewives of Dubai will be streamed exclusively in the MENA region on OSN+, with the new episodes being dropped weekly on the platform.
      The first season of the Dubai instalment of the show will air at the same time as the US.
      [embedded content]
      When does the show premiere?
      The show is set to premiere later this week on June 1, 2022 in the US and June 2, 2022 on OSN+ in the Middle East.
      The first teaser for the show was released back in April and the first full-length trailer was released a few weeks ago.
      Who are the Real Housewives of Dubai?
      Taking centre stage in the Real Housewives of Dubai is Caroline Stanbury, who previously starred in the Bravo-produced show Ladies of London.
      Starring alongside the reality television alum is beauty entrepreneur Caroline Brooks; luxury lifestyle content creator Nina Ali; Dubai’s first black supermodel Chanel Ayan; fashion designer Lesa Milan; and Emirati-Bahraini entrepreneur Dr Sara Al Madani.
      OSN+ is available to download across all iOS and Android devices for only $9.50 USD per month, with a complimentary seven-day trial.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
      Images: Supplied More

    • 113 Shares

      in lifestyle and culture

      Meet the first Emirati woman to climb Mount Everest

      by

      Lifestyle

      by Sarah Joseph
      1 minute ago

      Emirati women are continuing to break the mould and pave the way for future generations.
      Nayla Nasir from the UAE is a perfect example of this having recently become the first Emirati woman to climb Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain.
      The Emirati-Uruguayan climber reached the astonishing height of 8,848.8 metres on May 14, 2022, officially making history in the UAE.
      After one week of harrowing human endurance, the Emirati mountaineer made it to the summit of the world’s tallest mountain.
      Upon reaching she hoisted the UAE’s flag and made the country proud, climbing her way into the history books.

      Conducted by Nepalese mountaineer, Chhang Dawa Sherpa of Seven Summit Treks, the expedition was completed sooner than expected due to the favourable weather conditions, according to the Seven Summit Treks Instagram.
      It’s not the first mountain Nasir has summited. She has previously climbed Turkey’s Mount Ararat at 5,140 metres and made it to the Summit of Cameroon at 4,090 meters high, hoisting the UAE’s flags on different summits.
      Besides mountaineering, Nasir is a multi-talented athlete being a scuba divemaster, free diver and horse rider.

      Nasir summited Mount Everest two days before Dubai-based athlete and former Emirates Woman cover star Manal Rostom became the first Egyptian woman to reach the top of the world’s tallest mountain. She marked the history-making moment on Instagram with a video of her “on top of the world”, fulfilling a long-time ambition of hers.
      Kudos to these inspiring women who are on a mission to empower women through the world of mountaineering.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
      Images: Supplied & Feature image: Instagram @sevensummittreks More

    • 175 Shares

      in lifestyle and culture

      7 times Sheikh Hamdan was the ultimate doting father to twins Rashid & Sheikha

      by

      Lifestyle

      by Sarah Joseph
      May 19, 2022

      Nearly a year ago, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, became a father for the first time after welcoming twins Rashid and Sheikha.
      Throughout the past year, His Highness has shared tidbits of the growing twins on social media, sharing some adorable doting father moments with his 14 million followers on Instagram.
      As the twins approach their first birthday, we look back on some of the special moments Fazza has shared over the last 12 months.
      Keeping up family traditions

      The Dubai royal family have always been known for their strong equestrian bond and Sheikh Hamdan is ensuring he is passing down his love for horses to his kids. Earlier this year, in March 2022, the took his then 10-month-old twins to the f3 Team stables. He shared a series of pictures on this memorable occasion of them petting the horses, looking ever-so adorable. “The love for horses runs in our blood,” he said in the caption of the post.
      A special outing

      In January 2022, Fazza took Rashid and Sheikha on a special outing in Dubai with a visit to see the giraffes. Sharing a couple of photos on Instagram, the doting dad is seen cradling the little ones. In the first photo, he is seen holding baby Sheikha and in the second photo, he’s holding baby Rashid. Both of the twins were wearing adorable animal-themed outfits for the occasion – Sheikha wore a leopard and tiger one-piece and Rashid wore a dinosaur printed one-piece.
      A celebration of heritage

      To mark the 50th anniversary of the UAE, the Crown Prince of Dubai celebrated the heritage of his country with his two children. His Highness was dressed in traditional Emirati dress wearing a white kandura and gutra, as was his son baby Rashid. Meanwhile, baby Sheikha wore a dress emblazoned with the colours of the UAE flag on it to mark National Day. He captioned the photo with three UAE flags, perhaps representing himself and his two children.
      The best birthday present

      Sheikh Hamdan turned 39 back in November and it also marked his first birthday as a father. He shared a sweet photo of his son and daughter wearing matching outfits with a ‘Happy birthday daddy’ message for their father. “I am the best present ever,” the message on the matching baby clothes read. “Mom says you are welcome.” While the photo shared didn’t show the baby boy and baby girl’s faces, it did show the brother and sister locking arms as they wore the adorable matching outfits.
      First trip abroad

      Fazza is known for making regular visits to the UK. Marking their first trip as a family to the country, they paid a visit to Godolphin stables. The Crown Prince of Dubai was seen holding baby Rashid, dressed in blue, with their family horse Adayar.
      Family time

      Just a month after they were born, Sheikh Hamdan shared an adorable photo of his father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, holding his newborn grandchildren. Being the caring grandfather that he is, Sheikh Mohammed is seen holding baby Rashid on the left and baby Sheikha on the right.
      Welcome to the world

      Sheikh Hamdan became a father for the first time last year welcoming baby Rashid and baby Sheikha in May 2021. The caring father shared the first image of his children a couple of days after their birth was announced, where he was seen cradling the twins in each arm.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
      Images: Sheikh Hamdan Instagram  More