A month-long guide to wellness in the UAE – from moving to rediscovering the joy of simply feeling good in your body When it comes to wellness in the UAE, it rarely comes from one big decision. It’s usually the smaller things – the habits you come back to, the routines that start to stick. A morning stretch that wakes you up properly. A workout that leaves you tired in a good way. A treatment that helps you reset before the week runs away with you. This month’s edit of wellness in the UAE brings together the classes, events and

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Dubai Media City Amphitheatre hosts a weekend of country music, barbecue and bootscootin’ fun this month If travelling isn’t top of the agenda right now, we get it. With the general unpredictability of the world, the idea of hopping on a long-haul flight can feel less appealing than usual. But if there’s one thing the UAE does well, it’s carrying on regardless – enjoying life, gathering with friends, and finding ways to bring the world to our doorstep. Which is exactly the spirit behind Summer in Nashville, the country music festival that’s returning this month to the Dubai Media City

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A firey new bistro in Alserkal Avenue that’s nailed it The spot Great neighbourhood restaurants are magical little places. They’re the rooms you slip into when the outside world feels uncertain, and you need somewhere that promises warmth, good food and the quiet reassurance that things are broadly going to be alright. The best ones aren’t grand, they’re simply welcoming, softly lit, and run by people who seem genuinely pleased you’ve turned up. Window, the new opening from Fyte Hospitality (the team behind Kokoro) looks set to become exactly that sort of place. Tucked into the ever-evolving culinary enclave of

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A brand new month, a whole new list of things to do April in Dubai is that golden in-between – when the city still belongs to the outdoors, but the first hints of summer start to shimmer on the horizon. Whether you’re chasing sunsets, air-conditioned escapes or something a little unexpected… Here are 20 things to do in Dubai this April Throughout April: Dine at At.mosphere, Burj Khalifa Perched on the 122nd floor of Burj Khalifa, you can enjoy amazing dining deals for just Dhs122 (get it, 122nd floor, Dhs122?). The limited time deal is valid throughout April with five

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Plan your next break with these daycations in Abu Dhabi offering beach access, pools, kids clubs and redeemable dining credit Some days call for more than just a quick coffee and a change of scenery. These daycations in Abu Dhabi give you pool time, beach access and a proper break without booking a night. Pack a bag, switch off your phone, and let the day stretch a little longer than usual. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental: The Palace Pass Image supplied If you are going to do a daycation, you may as well go big. The Palace Pass gives you access

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Small UAE businesses, come to the front A new initiative is giving UAE-based entrepreneurs the chance to step into some of the country’s biggest retail and entertainment spaces — without paying for the privilege. Ma’an by Majid Al Futtaim has been launched in partnership with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, with a clear mission: to champion local businesses and help their stories reach a wider audience. At its core, the programme is about access. Selected brands will be offered free space across Majid Al Futtaim’s vast ecosystem, placing them directly in front of millions of consumers across the

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A small thank you from Costa UAE for those who keep the country safe If you’re a member of the UAE’s frontline services, your coffee run this Friday just got a little better by Costa UAE. Costa Coffee UAE is offering a complimentary barista-made drink to military personnel, police officers and firefighters on Friday, April 3, across participating stores in the UAE — a gesture of appreciation for those who continue to serve the community every day. The initiative comes following a period of challenging moments across the country, where the strength and resilience of the UAE has been on

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