Thanksgiving at Spice Island
With Thanksgiving in the US drawing closer, Spice Island restaurant at the Crowne Plaza Dubai-Deira is putting on a celebratory evening spread on November 22, featuring turkey with all the trimmings, traditional roast beef and both pumpkin and chocolate pie. There's also a special children's menu and supervised play area. Prices start at Dh179 per person. Call 04 262 5555.
Colombian cafe opens
Abu Dhabi now has its own Colombian coffee house. Located in Boutik Sun & Sky Towers on Al Reem Island, Cafe Macondo opened last Saturday and serves a range of speciality Colombian hot and cold drinks, fresh juices, sandwiches and pastries. Cafe Macondo is located on the ground floor of Boutik Sun & Sky Towers. Call 02 644 7011.
Picnic at Al Badia
The Saturday picnic brunch at Al Badia Golf Club is back. Modelled on a traditional English picnic, guests are provided with blankets and wicker baskets filled with goodies; there's homemade lemonade and iced tea to drink, BBQ cooking stations and live music. Every Saturday on The Lawn at Blades Al Badia Golf Club at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City. Prices start at Dh265. Call 04 7011127.
Tapas at Boardwalk
Every weekday from 4 to 7pm, Boardwalk at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is serving up a new tapas menu, which visitors can enjoy while sitting out on the terrace overlooking the Creek. Items on the menu include Spanish classics like patatas bravas and meatballs. A selection of six dishes to share costs Dh50. Call 04 295 6000 or email creekdining@dubaigolf.com.
Special dish at Tribes
In celebration of Moroccan Independence Day on November 18, the African restaurant Tribes is adding lamb tagine to their menu for one week only. The slow cooked dish - a favourite of their head chef - is served with couscous, costs Dh160 and is available from November 18 to 25. Tribes is located in Mall of the Emirates, Dubai.
Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
SQUADS
Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (capt), Azhar Ali, Shan Masood, Sami Aslam, Babar Azam, Asad Shafiq, Haris Sohail, Usman Salahuddin, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Asghar, Bilal Asif, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Amir, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Wahab Riaz
Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal (capt), Lahiru Thirimanne (vice-capt), Dimuth Karunaratne, Kaushal Silva, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Roshen Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Rangana Herath, Lakshan Sandakan, Dilruwan Perera, Suranga Lakmal, Nuwan Pradeep, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Gamage
Umpires: Ian Gould (ENG) and Nigel Llong (ENG)
TV umpire: Richard Kettleborough (ENG)
ICC match referee: Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Specs
Engine: 51.5kW electric motor
Range: 400km
Power: 134bhp
Torque: 175Nm
Price: From Dh98,800
Available: Now
The specs
Engine: Dual 180kW and 300kW front and rear motors
Power: 480kW
Torque: 850Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh359,900 ($98,000)
On sale: Now
MATCH INFO
Serie A
Juventus v Fiorentina, Saturday, 8pm (UAE)
Match is on BeIN Sports
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Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
