Best dressed men: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Dan Levy and Riz Ahmed. Reuters, Instagram

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The eighth Dubai Food Festival will take place from March 25 to April 17. Courtesy Dubai Food Festival

Dubai Food Festival announces new dates

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My Treasures, the new collection from Sana Al Maktoum Fine Jewellery. Courtesy Sana Al Maktoum Fine Jewellery

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Select Thai restaurants across Dubai and the Northern emirates will be offering discounts and giveaways in March. Courtesy of the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai

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Passengers wanting more privacy and space in Economy can now buy empty adjoining seats on Emirates flights. Courtesy Emirates

You can now buy empty adjoining seats on Emirates flights from $55

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The clean lines, hexagonal grille and swept-back headlights of the Ford Taurus are reminiscent of the Audi A6

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Prime Minister designate Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Tripoli, Libya. Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah was set to announce his Cabinet and send it to Libya's House of Representatives for approval. Instead, Dbeibah told reporters he only shared with Libyan lawmakers proposed guidelines for the selection of Cabinet members and an outline of his priorities in the coming period. (AP Photo/Hazem Ahmed)

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Prime Minister designate Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah speaks during a news conference on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 in Tripoli, Libya. Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibah was set to announce his Cabinet and send it to Libya's House of Representatives for approval. Instead, Dbeibah told reporters he only shared with Libyan lawmakers proposed guidelines for the selection of Cabinet members and an outline of his priorities in the coming period. (AP Photo/Hazem Ahmed)

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A cat is seen at the Ailuromania Cat Cafe, where customers can relax among purring felines or adopt a stray cat in Dubai, United Arab Emirates February 24, 2021. Picture taken February 24, 2021. REUTERS/Rula Rouhana

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Cannes is now home to a new underwater museum featuring six giant stone sculptures by internationally renowned artist Jason deCaires Taylor. 

France opens a new museum at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea

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Madame Tussauds's wax figure of Audrey Hepburn sits at an empty table to comply with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) social distancing requirements in a dining room at Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn, New York U.S., February 26, 2021. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

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Retailer and designer Fred Segal has died aged 87. Getty Images

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Gondolas are seen in a canal during an exceptionally low tide in the lagoon city of Venice, Italy, February 26, 2021. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Gondolas lie idle as Venice's canals left almost empty by low tide - in pictures

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Aaliya Sultana Babi is a descendant of the 500-year-old Babi dynasty of the state of Balasinor. Courtesy Khursheed Dinshaw

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Researches at Stanford University have identified the underlying causes of Zoom fatigue. Unsplash

Feeling 'Zoom fatigue'? How videoconferencing may be affecting our sense of self

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UAE home delivery: 12 unusual services from aquarium cleaning to singing telegrams

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The Aston Martin Roadster 2021 is equipped with a 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 engine and seven-speed automatic, for outputs of 503hp and 685Nm 

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JA Hatta Fort Hotel is now welcoming dogs and their owners for picnics on the lawn. JA Resorts & Hotels

Hatta goes dog-friendly: puppy picnics and doggy kayaking

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The overwater villas at Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa. Courtesy Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa

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Palm Jumeirah spot Il Passaggio now welcomes dogs on its terrace. Courtesy Il Passaggio

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Becca Cosmetics will close in September, the brand announced on Instagram. Becca Cosmetics / Instagram

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Carrefour is encouraging customers to bring their own recyclable bags by providing dedicated checkout counters and bonus Share points as incentives. Courtesy Majid Al Futtaim

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The new design of the United States Postal Service mail vehicles, which are expected to come into use in 2022. 

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Odyssey of Terror ride at Trident Tower. Reem Mohammed / The National 

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Qantas will resume flights to most of its international destinations in late October. Courtesy Qantas

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New Hollywood babies: Wilmer Valderrama, Mandy Moore and Princess Eugenie have all welcomed little ones in 2021. Instagram 

All the celebrities who had babies in 2021: From Katharine McPhee to Mandy Moore

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior working royals last year. AP

Prince Harry and Meghan donate towards new roof for women's shelter in Texas

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The villa is located on the water in Emirates Hills. Courtesy The Urban Nest

Property of the week: Dh49 million Dubai mansion with a roof terrace, billiards room and skyline views

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Kim Kardashian's shapewear range Skims (left) has made a huge splash in the solutionwear market, turning once-hidden undergarments into statement outerwear. Courtesy Skims, Instagram, Spanx

From Spanx and Skims to M&S: Where to find shapewear solutions in the UAE

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Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown is the UAE's first boutique hotel. Courtesy IHG Hotels & Resorts

Hotel Insider: Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown – review of Dubai's first certified boutique hotel

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Tadej Pogacar of Team UAE Emirates rides during the fourth stage of the UAE Cycling Tour at al-Marjan Island on February 24, 2021. / AFP / Giuseppe CACACE

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Doggy Be Collective, Al Qouz, Dubai. 

The Doggy Be Collective: new pet-friendly co-working space opens in Dubai

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A velvet ikat coat from Osman Yousefzada's autumn / winter 2021 collection. Courtesy Osman Yousefzada

'Here to stay': the deeper meaning behind Osman Yousefzada's autumn / winter 2021 collection

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Priya Ahluwalia is the 2021 recipient of the The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Courtesy British Fashion Council

Priya Ahluwalia receives the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design

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W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island is the capital's first five-star pet-friendly hotel. Courtesy W Abu Dhabi

W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is the capital's first pet-friendly five-star hotel

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This private mansion in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh is on the market for an eye-watering $43 million. Courtesy The Agency

Diriyah House: $43 million Riyadh mansion has 23 bathrooms, an indoor pool and professional chef's kitchen

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President Joe Biden poses with family dogs, Champ and Major, in the Oval Office of the White House. Adam Schultz

President Joe Biden poses with first dogs Champ and Major in the Oval Office

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The Mercedes W206 C-Class will be offered solely with four-cylinder engines, in a bid to meet emissions regulations and to enhance packaging efficiency. Photo: Daimler AG

Mercedes reveals new 4-cylinder C-Class range – in pictures

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Azraq organises regular beach and seabed clean-up events. Courtesy Azraq

Keeping the coast clear: How Azraq is protecting the ocean around the UAE

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The original ad for the New Balance 990. Courtesy New Balance

The 15 best sneakers of all time: Nike Air Jordan to Adidas Stan Smith

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Salt Bae has a brand of flavoured salts. Antonie Robertson/The National

Salt Bae’s gourmet salt and avocado hummus: what you can find at Gulfood 2021

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Burak Cakmak has been named as the new chief executive of Saudi Arabia's Fashion Commission. AFP

Burak Cakmak to lead Saudi Arabia’s new Fashion Commission

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Warner Bros World, the Address Sky View and Clap Dubai all feature in the backdrop of Amr Diab's new perfume commercial. YouTube

From Address Sky View to Warner Bros World: Amr Diab shoots advert for debut fragrance at UAE hot spots

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Looks from the autumn / winter 2021 collection by Qasimi. Courtesy Qasimi

Qasimi delivers a choreographed mix of mens and womenswear for autumn / winter 2021

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The Moon Retreat is going to open in Sharjah within the first quarter of 2021. Courtesy Wam

Moon Retreat: everything we know about the new Sharjah eco resort

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Cherokee Nation principal chief Chuck Hoskin Jr says it's time for auto maker Jeep to stop using the tribe's name on its Cherokee and Grand Cherokee models. AP

Cherokee Nation chief urges Jeep to stop using tribe's name on cars: 'It does not honour us'

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Saudi Arabia has been removed from Abu Dhabi's green list of countries. Unsplash

Saudi Arabia removed from Abu Dhabi green list: travellers now have to quarantine upon arrival

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TikTok pasta: Our verdict on the viral baked feta dish

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Not A Space Al Faya is a unique pop-up location in Al Faya Desert in Sharjah. Image courtesy Not A Space

Not a Space Al Faya: the UAE's coolest pop-up sunset spot

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The dates for Yogafest 2021 have been announced. Courtesy Yogafest

Dubai's Yogafest 2021 schedule for March is revealed

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The 2021 Groove looks to be a fun and sporty addition to Chevrolet's line up. All photos courtesy Chevrolet

Get into the Groove: Chevrolet announces new mini SUV in the UAE

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Mohammed Hindash has launched his own cosmetics line. AFP

Dubai make-up artist Mohammed Hindash to launch new cosmetics brand

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Pea milk is made from yellow split peas, as opposed to the humble green variety. Getty Images

Protein-packed and eco-friendly: everything you need to know about pea milk

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The farmers dwelling on Dal Lake in Shrinagar, Kashmir, supply 40 per cent of fruits and vegetables to local and regional markets. Photo: Priti Salian

How the turbulent lives of Dal dwellers are a contrast to the lake’s tranquility

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Address Beach Resort is launching morning yoga sessions on its beach. Pawan Singh / The National 

Dubai's Address Beach Resort, JBR, review – Hotel Insider

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Massari is engaged after proposing to his girlfriend in the music video for 'Be Mine'. Courtesy White Dubai

'Be Mine': Massari gets engaged to girlfriend after proposing in new music video

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Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, left, have welcomed a baby boy; Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are new parents to a baby girl, Vamika. Instagram 

Bollywood babies: Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan welcome baby boy

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Aloft Abu Dhabi has teamed up with Elli’s Kosher Kitchen to launch a catering operation that will distribute authentic kosher-certified food to hotels in the UAE. Courtesy Marriott

Aloft Abu Dhabi partners with Elli’s Kosher Kitchen to open food catering hub

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Here's what to know if you're travelling to Kuwait. Getty 

Kuwait travel guide: everything you need to know as the country extends travel restrictions

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Despite living in three different countries, the pandemic has brought my family closer together

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From left: Casa Mia, Boardwalk and Al Ustad Special Kabab have all built up a loyal fan base in the UAE

Serving up a legacy: How some of Dubai’s oldest restaurants are remaining relevant in 2021

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Dubai Jebel Ali power complex breaks Guinness World Record

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16 novels were longlisted for the 14th iteration of the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. From left: 'The Night Bird' by Amara Lakhous; 'Two Green Eyes' by Hamed al-Nazir; 'Boxes of Desire' by Abbas Baydoun. Manshurat al-Hibr, Dar Tanweer, Dar al-Ain

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Petrol prices in the UAE for March 2021 have been announced. Courtesy ADNOC Distribution

UAE petrol prices change for first time in 11 months

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Two thirds of respondents to the Cigna survey would prefer to stop or drastically reduce working from home when the pandemic ends. Getty Images

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Virtues of varq: Why a coating of silver or gold is a mainstay of India's cuisine

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