Keane to perform in Sandance
Keane, Groove Armada and Nightmares on Wax are some of the acts coming our way for the next Sandance music event. The artists join the headliners Florence and the Machine on May 10 at Atlantis Beach in Dubai's Atlantis The Palm. With five chart-topping albums, the four-piece Keane will have plenty of material to pick from, including their signature hit Somewhere Only We Know. Tickets, from Dh295, are available from www.timeouttickets.com. - The National staff
Halle Berry expecting baby
Halle Berry is expecting her second child at the age of 46 with her fiance, the French actor Olivier Martinez. The celebrity news website TMZ reported that she is three months pregnant with a baby boy. Martinez, who is 47, confirmed the couple's wedding plans last March. The couple met each other in 2010 on the set of the film Dark Tide. Berry has been married twice before and has a 5-year-old daughter, Nahla, with the Canadian model Gabriel Aubry. - AFP
Mars and Bieber headline Billboard awards
Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Miguel are among the performers at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 19. The four are finalists for the milestone award, a new honour presented to an act that has achieved a landmark on the Billboard charts in the past year. Other nominees include The Band Perry and Pitbull. Prince will receive the icon award at the show. Mars performs on Friday at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre, while Bieber will take on the The Sevens Stadium on May 4. - AP
Beyoncé and Jay-Z visit Old Havana
Beyoncé and Jay-Z created a stir on Thursday as they toured the streets of Old Havana, with hundreds of Cubans turning out to catch a glimpse of the couple. The pair — who are celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary — visited historical landmarks in the heart of Old Havana. They snapped pictures and spoke with local residents. After visiting the cathedral, the couple had lunch in a nearby restaurant. Beyoncé then attended a children's theatre performance on Thursday night. - AFP
Craig and Weisz to share Broadway stage
The real-life husband and wife Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are to play a stage couple in a Broadway production this fall of Harold Pinter's Betrayal, to be directed by Mike Nichols. Weisz will make her Broadway debut in the play, which charts an extramarital affair in reverse. Craig last appeared on Broadway in 2009 in A Steady Rain, where he received positive reviews opposite Hugh Jackman. - AP
Oscar-winning author Jhabvala dies
The Oscar-winning screenwriter and award-winning novelist Ruth Prawer Jhabvala died on Wednesday after a long illness. She was 85. Jhabvala wrote 22 films over four decades. She won two Academy Awards for her adaptations of the E M Forster novels Howards End and A Room With a View. Jhabvala was also recognised for her fiction, receiving Britain's highest literary honour for her 1975 novel, Heat and Dust. - AP
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Produced by: Clean Slate Films (Anushka Sharma, Karnesh Sharma) & KriArj Entertainment
Director: Prosit Roy
Starring: Anushka Sharma, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Rajat Kapoor, Mansi Multani
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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Islamophobia definition
A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.
Know your camel milk:
Flavour: Similar to goat’s milk, although less pungent. Vaguely sweet with a subtle, salty aftertaste.
Texture: Smooth and creamy, with a slightly thinner consistency than cow’s milk.
Use it: In your morning coffee, to add flavour to homemade ice cream and milk-heavy desserts, smoothies, spiced camel-milk hot chocolate.
Goes well with: chocolate and caramel, saffron, cardamom and cloves. Also works well with honey and dates.
Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
5 of the most-popular Airbnb locations in Dubai
Bobby Grudziecki, chief operating officer of Frank Porter, identifies the five most popular areas in Dubai for those looking to make the most out of their properties and the rates owners can secure:
• Dubai Marina
The Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence are popular locations, says Mr Grudziecki, due to their closeness to the beach, restaurants and hotels.
Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh482 to Dh739
Two bedroom: Dh627 to Dh960
Three bedroom: Dh721 to Dh1,104
• Downtown
Within walking distance of the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and the famous fountains, this location combines business and leisure. “Sure it’s for tourists,” says Mr Grudziecki. “Though Downtown [still caters to business people] because it’s close to Dubai International Financial Centre."
Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh497 to Dh772
Two bedroom: Dh646 to Dh1,003
Three bedroom: Dh743 to Dh1,154
• City Walk
The rising star of the Dubai property market, this area is lined with pristine sidewalks, boutiques and cafes and close to the new entertainment venue Coca Cola Arena. “Downtown and Marina are pretty much the same prices,” Mr Grudziecki says, “but City Walk is higher.”
Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh524 to Dh809
Two bedroom: Dh682 to Dh1,052
Three bedroom: Dh784 to Dh1,210
• Jumeirah Lake Towers
Dubai Marina’s little brother JLT resides on the other side of Sheikh Zayed road but is still close enough to beachside outlets and attractions. The big selling point for Airbnb renters, however, is that “it’s cheaper than Dubai Marina”, Mr Grudziecki says.
Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh422 to Dh629
Two bedroom: Dh549 to Dh818
Three bedroom: Dh631 to Dh941
• Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah's proximity to luxury resorts is attractive, especially for big families, says Mr Grudziecki, as Airbnb renters can secure competitive rates on one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations.
Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh503 to Dh770
Two bedroom: Dh654 to Dh1,002
Three bedroom: Dh752 to Dh1,152
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Torque: 859Nm
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Price: From Dh825,900
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Name: Peter Dicce
Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics
Favourite sport: soccer
Favourite team: Bayern Munich
Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer
Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates
