Spend a day at Emirates Palace Hotel and receive free access to the pools and discounts at the poolside restaurants.
Spend a day at Emirates Palace Hotel and receive free access to the pools and discounts at the poolside restaurants.

Summer in the city



Emirates Palace is offering double rooms for day use (10am to 6pm) for Dh1,189 including taxes and an allowance of Dh150 per person at Cascades or Las Brisas poolside restaurants. Children six years and below dine free, while children up to 12 years pay only 50 per cent of the price. Occupancy per room is limited to two adults and two children below 12 years. Valid until September 10. Visit www.emiratespalace.com or call 02 690 8885.

Stay a minimum of three nights at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort for the price of two. Double rooms cost from Dh1,006 per night, including taxes, daily breakfast for two at Al Waha restaurant and complimentary Wi-Fi. The offer is open until September 9. Visit qasralsarab.anantara.com or call 02 886 2088. The Fairmont Bab al Bahr has a special summer deal for families (two adults and two children aged 12 and under). At Dh811 per night, the package includes taxes, accommodation in two rooms, complimentary meals for the children at Elements (they must be accompanied by an adult) plus a behind-the-scenes tour of the hotel, use of the pool, beach and Jacuzzi, bottled water on ice, smoothies and fruit skewers, daily local newspaper, complimentary use of gym facilities, early check-in (noon) and late checkout (until 5pm). Valid until August 9. Visit www.fairmont.com/babalbahr or call toll free: 1 877 265 8800.

Book a room at the Al Ain Rotana between 2pm and 4pm on any day of the week to avail of special summer rates starting from Dh331, including taxes. Special Saturday rates start at Dh331 for a Classic room and Dh447 for a Premium room, including taxes. Visit www.rotana.com or call 03 754 5111.

Book a minimum of three nights at the One&Only Royal Mirage to enjoy an additional night for free. GCC and Middle East residents get special room rates this summer, starting from Dh1,102 per night at The Palace and Arabian Court and Dh1,624 per night for the Residence & Spa, both including taxes. Valid until September 8. Visit www.oneandonlyresorts.com or call 04 399 9999. Jumeirah Bab Al Shams is offering GCC residents 10 per cent off the best available rate, from Dh1,048 for a double room per night including taxes, breakfast and a complimentary one-hour massage for two people. The Summer Break Package for families starts at Dh1,404 per night including taxes and breakfast. Children under the age of 16 eat and stay for free. Includes free access to Wild Wadi and the beach and a complimentary one-hour massage for two adults at the Satori Spa. Valid until September 30. Visit www.jumeirah.com or call 04 364 7777.

Pay for two nights and get an additional night free with Banyan Tree Al Wadi's Summer of Indulgence deal. Includes daily breakfast for two at Al Waha restaurant, a welcome drink, and use of the hydrotherapy spa (Rainforest Experience), plus one of the following add-ons per stay - a round of golf at Al Hamra Golf Club for up to two persons, a three-course dinner at Al Waha or Saffron for up to two people, a 90-minute spa massage session (60-minute massage and 30 minutes of calm time) for two, and a private falconry show for up to two persons. Valid until September 28. Visit www.banyantree.com or call 07 206 7777.

Book two consecutive nights at Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort and stay a third night free. From Dh349 per person per night in a double room, including taxes, daily breakfast and lunch (or dinner). Two children below 12 years stay for free, and get free breakfast and lunch (or dinner). The offer of a free night's stay is available only during the month of Ramadan and is not valid on weekends or on public holidays. Offer valid until September 8. Visit www.lemeridien-alaqah.com or call 09 244 9000.

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UAE central contracts

Full time contracts

Rohan Mustafa, Ahmed Raza, Mohammed Usman, Chirag Suri, Mohammed Boota, Sultan Ahmed, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique, Waheed Ahmed, Zawar Farid

Part time contracts

Aryan Lakra, Ansh Tandon, Karthik Meiyappan, Rahul Bhatia, Alishan Sharafu, CP Rizwaan, Basil Hameed, Matiullah, Fahad Nawaz, Sanchit Sharma

Healthy tips to remember

Here, Dr Mohamed El Abiary, paediatric consultant at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, shares some advice for parents whose children are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan:

Gradual fasting and golden points - For children under the age of 10, follow a step-by-step approach to fasting and don't push them beyond their limits. Start with a few hours fasting a day and increase it to a half fast and full fast when the child is ready. Every individual's ability varies as per the age and personal readiness. You could introduce a points system that awards the child and offers them encouragement when they make progress with the amount of hours they fast

Why fast? - Explain to your child why they are fasting. By shedding light on the importance of abstaining from food and drink, children may feel more encouraged to give it there all during the observance period. It is also a good opportunity to teach children about controlling urges, doing good for others and instilling healthy food habits

Sleep and suhoor - A child needs adequate sleep every night - at least eight hours. Make sure to set a routine early bedtime so he/she has sufficient time to wake up for suhoor, which is an essential meal at the beginning of the day

Good diet - Nutritious food is crucial to ensuring a healthy Ramadan for children. They must refrain from eating too much junk food as well as canned goods and snacks and drinks high in sugar. Foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and proteins, like fruits, fresh meats and vegetables, make for a good balanced diet

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Game Changer

Director: Shankar 

Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram

Rating: 2/5

UAE squad

Rohan Mustafa (captain), Ashfaq Ahmed, Ghulam Shabber, Rameez Shahzad, Mohammed Boota, Mohammed Usman, Adnan Mufti, Shaiman Anwar, Ahmed Raza, Imran Haider, Qadeer Ahmed, Mohammed Naveed, Amir Hayat, Zahoor Khan

Sunday's Super Four matches

Dubai, 3.30pm
India v Pakistan

Abu Dhabi, 3.30pm
Bangladesh v Afghanistan

The specs

Engine: Direct injection 4-cylinder 1.4-litre
Power: 150hp
Torque: 250Nm
Price: From Dh139,000
On sale: Now

Financial considerations before buying a property

Buyers should try to pay as much in cash as possible for a property, limiting the mortgage value to as little as they can afford. This means they not only pay less in interest but their monthly costs are also reduced. Ideally, the monthly mortgage payment should not exceed 20 per cent of the purchaser’s total household income, says Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching.

“If it’s a rental property, plan for the property to have periods when it does not have a tenant. Ensure you have enough cash set aside to pay the mortgage and other costs during these periods, ideally at least six months,” she says. 

Also, shop around for the best mortgage interest rate. Understand the terms and conditions, especially what happens after any introductory periods, Ms Glynn adds.

Using a good mortgage broker is worth the investment to obtain the best rate available for a buyer’s needs and circumstances. A good mortgage broker will help the buyer understand the terms and conditions of the mortgage and make the purchasing process efficient and easier. 

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MATCH INFO

South Africa 66 (Tries: De Allende, Nkosi, Reinach (3), Gelant, Steyn, Brits, Willemse; Cons: Jantjies 8) 

Canada 7 (Tries: Heaton; Cons: Nelson)

Sheer grandeur

The Owo building is 14 storeys high, seven of which are below ground, with the 30,000 square feet of amenities located subterranean, including a 16-seat private cinema, seven lounges, a gym, games room, treatment suites and bicycle storage.

A clear distinction between the residences and the Raffles hotel with the amenities operated separately.

MATCH INFO

Norwich City 0 Southampton 3 (Ings 49', Armstrong 54', Redmond 79')

Match info

Australia 580
Pakistan 240 and 335

Result: Australia win by an innings and five runs

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
The biog

Place of birth: Kalba

Family: Mother of eight children and has 10 grandchildren

Favourite traditional dish: Al Harees, a slow cooked porridge-like dish made from boiled cracked or coarsely ground wheat mixed with meat or chicken

Favourite book: My early life by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah

Favourite quote: By Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's Founding Father, “Those who have no past will have no present or future.”

Results

Stage Two:

1. Mark Cavendish (GBR) QuickStep-AlphaVinyl 04:20:45

2. Jasper Philipsen (BEL) Alpecin-Fenix

3. Pascal Ackermann (GER) UAE Team Emirates

4. Olav Kooij (NED) Jumbo-Visma

5. Arnaud Demare (FRA) Groupama-FDJ

General Classification:

1. Jasper Philipsen (BEL) Alpecin-Fenix 09:03:03

2. Dmitry Strakhov (RUS) Gazprom-Rusvelo 00:00:04

3. Mark Cavendish (GBR) QuickStep-AlphaVinyl 00:00:06

4. Sam Bennett (IRL) Bora-Hansgrohe 00:00:10

5. Pascal Ackermann (GER) UAE Team Emirates 00:00:12

Our family matters legal consultant

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

From Europe to the Middle East, economic success brings wealth - and lifestyle diseases

A rise in obesity figures and the need for more public spending is a familiar trend in the developing world as western lifestyles are adopted.

One in five deaths around the world is now caused by bad diet, with obesity the fastest growing global risk. A high body mass index is also the top cause of metabolic diseases relating to death and disability in Kuwait,  Qatar and Oman – and second on the list in Bahrain.

In Britain, heart disease, lung cancer and Alzheimer’s remain among the leading causes of death, and people there are spending more time suffering from health problems.

The UK is expected to spend $421.4 billion on healthcare by 2040, up from $239.3 billion in 2014.

And development assistance for health is talking about the financial aid given to governments to support social, environmental development of developing countries.

 

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