Hidden gem: L'atelier Des Arts
When it comes to art supplies Abu Dhabi is seriously lacking in variety, so when we came across L'atelier Des Arts tucked away in Fotouh Al Khair we couldn't have been happier. With the city's biggest range of easels, paints, mosaics and even books for all kinds of handicrafts, L'atelier is a hub of creativity. Shirine Saleh, the owner, wants to encourage the region's artistic talent to leaf through the books and be inspired by other artists in her shop. L'atelier is also hosting a range of classes for all ages in its massive upstairs section for blossoming talent.
Fotouh Al Khair shopping centre, Airport Road, 1st floor, behind Mirabel Café, 02 639 7104
Straight laced
You always notice when a man's got a pair of new shoes on (think Paolo Nutini's single) - there's a swagger to his walk and a bit more effort in the fashion department as a whole. If the men in our lives had it their way they'd be in trainers or loafers all day long, but real style requires sleeker shoes. That's where these Louis Vuitton brogues come in: fresh off the folk-inspired A/W 2011-2012 catwalk, these shoes are an investment for seasons to come. Wear with rolled up jeans and a tee in the morning and with a smart blazer in the evening.
Dh3,750, Louis Vuitton, Marina Mall, 02 681 2166; Dubai Mall, 04 330 8060 and elsewhere
Burning up
Candles are one of our many weaknesses, mainly because there's something about walking into a beautifully scented home that we love. This particular Japanese Quince candle from Seda Home is our newest scent must-have - it's Oprah Winfrey's favourite which makes it good enough for us. Combining sweet rhubarb and peach with hints of jasmine,the candle is great for adding cosiness to your home. And for a brand endorsed by Oprah the price tag isn't too bad either.
Dh155, Symphony, Dubai Mall, 04 330 8050, www.symphony.ae
Put a ring on it
Metallics are big news this autumn, so slip on this statement cocktail ring to add edge to a simple tank dress. Designed by American jewellery designer Sonya Renée, each stone and setting is handmade and unique. Plus, as there are many different styles and stones to choose from, the collection could make for the ideal Christmas gift or just a nice little payday treat.
Dh448, available online at www.redrubyrouge.com
Front row seats
Everyone is after a slice of hot-off-the-catwalk fashion, whether it's the clothes, the hairstyles or even the gossip on the FROW attendees (that's 'front row' in fashion speak). For this Dubai Fashion Week M magazine is giving away an invitation to a full day of shows to one of our readers and a friend. Just email us with what makes you the Middle East's most deserving fashionista with"DFW Competition" in the subject line plus your mobile number and address. Email us at contest@thenational.ae to try your luck.
A London Portrait
It takes a lot to impress us here at M, but bestselling Italian illustrator Matteo Pericoli's new book, London Unfurled, is perfect with its evocative and beautiful drawings. From an intensive 20-mile journey along the Thames, Pericoli has produced two 37-foot-long pen-and-ink drawings depicting the city's north and south banks, revealing London in all of its diversity: a dozen boroughs, 19 bridges and hundreds of buildings, including the Houses of Parliament, Tate Modern, Battersea Power Station and the London Eye millennium wheel. Whether you've spent your life in London or simply cherish it as a place to visit or dream of, this book is sure to show you a new side of the city and make a stylish addition to any coffee table.
Dh140 available online at www.amazon.co.uk
How to avoid crypto fraud
- Use unique usernames and passwords while enabling multi-factor authentication.
- Use an offline private key, a physical device that requires manual activation, whenever you access your wallet.
- Avoid suspicious social media ads promoting fraudulent schemes.
- Only invest in crypto projects that you fully understand.
- Critically assess whether a project’s promises or returns seem too good to be true.
- Only use reputable platforms that have a track record of strong regulatory compliance.
- Store funds in hardware wallets as opposed to online exchanges.
Fixtures
Friday Leganes v Alaves, 10.15pm; Valencia v Las Palmas, 12.15am
Saturday Celta Vigo v Real Sociedad, 8.15pm; Girona v Atletico Madrid, 10.15pm; Sevilla v Espanyol, 12.15am
Sunday Athletic Bilbao v Getafe, 8.15am; Barcelona v Real Betis, 10.15pm; Deportivo v Real Madrid, 12.15am
Monday Levante v Villarreal, 10.15pm; Malaga v Eibar, midnight
What is Folia?
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal's new plant-based menu will launch at Four Seasons hotels in Dubai this November. A desire to cater to people looking for clean, healthy meals beyond green salad is what inspired Prince Khaled and American celebrity chef Matthew Kenney to create Folia. The word means "from the leaves" in Latin, and the exclusive menu offers fine plant-based cuisine across Four Seasons properties in Los Angeles, Bahrain and, soon, Dubai.
Kenney specialises in vegan cuisine and is the founder of Plant Food Wine and 20 other restaurants worldwide. "I’ve always appreciated Matthew’s work," says the Saudi royal. "He has a singular culinary talent and his approach to plant-based dining is prescient and unrivalled. I was a fan of his long before we established our professional relationship."
Folia first launched at The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in July 2018. It is available at the poolside Cabana Restaurant and for in-room dining across the property, as well as in its private event space. The food is vibrant and colourful, full of fresh dishes such as the hearts of palm ceviche with California fruit, vegetables and edible flowers; green hearb tacos filled with roasted squash and king oyster barbacoa; and a savoury coconut cream pie with macadamia crust.
In March 2019, the Folia menu reached Gulf shores, as it was introduced at the Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, where it is served at the Bay View Lounge. Next, on Tuesday, November 1 – also known as World Vegan Day – it will come to the UAE, to the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and the Four Seasons DIFC, both properties Prince Khaled has spent "considerable time at and love".
There are also plans to take Folia to several more locations throughout the Middle East and Europe.
While health-conscious diners will be attracted to the concept, Prince Khaled is careful to stress Folia is "not meant for a specific subset of customers. It is meant for everyone who wants a culinary experience without the negative impact that eating out so often comes with."
Sole survivors
- Cecelia Crocker was on board Northwest Airlines Flight 255 in 1987 when it crashed in Detroit, killing 154 people, including her parents and brother. The plane had hit a light pole on take off
- George Lamson Jr, from Minnesota, was on a Galaxy Airlines flight that crashed in Reno in 1985, killing 68 people. His entire seat was launched out of the plane
- Bahia Bakari, then 12, survived when a Yemenia Airways flight crashed near the Comoros in 2009, killing 152. She was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for 13 hours.
- Jim Polehinke was the co-pilot and sole survivor of a 2006 Comair flight that crashed in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.
Arabian Gulf League fixtures:
Friday:
- Emirates v Hatta, 5.15pm
- Al Wahda v Al Dhafra, 5.25pm
- Al Ain v Shabab Al Ahli Dubai, 8.15pm
Saturday:
- Dibba v Ajman, 5.15pm
- Sharjah v Al Wasl, 5.20pm
- Al Jazira v Al Nasr, 8.15pm
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
The White Lotus: Season three
Creator: Mike White
Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell
Rating: 4.5/5
The years Ramadan fell in May
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Indoor cricket in a nutshell
Indoor cricket in a nutshell
Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sept 16-20, Insportz, Dubai
16 Indoor cricket matches are 16 overs per side
8 There are eight players per team
9 There have been nine Indoor Cricket World Cups for men. Australia have won every one.
5 Five runs are deducted from the score when a wickets falls
4 Batsmen bat in pairs, facing four overs per partnership
Scoring In indoor cricket, runs are scored by way of both physical and bonus runs. Physical runs are scored by both batsmen completing a run from one crease to the other. Bonus runs are scored when the ball hits a net in different zones, but only when at least one physical run is score.
Zones
A Front net, behind the striker and wicketkeeper: 0 runs
B Side nets, between the striker and halfway down the pitch: 1 run
C Side nets between halfway and the bowlers end: 2 runs
D Back net: 4 runs on the bounce, 6 runs on the full
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