A whole new season of openings is upon us in the UAE, and spas and salons are no exception. Here we round up a few of the newest spots to treat yourself to a little R&R around the emirates...
1. Twiink Studio, Abu Dhabi
Lash and brow salon Twiink Studio is opening in Abu Dhabi soon. Located in Al Muneera, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi, the new salon will be a one-stop-shop for perfectly full and groomed brows, and enviable eyelashes. When you're enjoying your Twiink treatment, you will sit back and relax in custom designed posturepedic treatment beds. The salon is bringing one of New Zealand’s premier brands, Mcollections Mineral Make Up, to the UAE. The brand promises to offer "flawless, hydrated skin with a beautiful dewy finish, the mineral based make-up is perfect for the warm UAE weather."
Twiink Studio, Al Muneera, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi; 058 589 4465 (0585 TWIINK); www.twiinkstudio.com
2. Zaaz spa, Dubai
Zaaz is a new Moroccan-inspired stand-alone spa in Jumeirah. Offering hammam treatments, as well as massages, hair care, body and face grooming, and nail services. The spa uses premium and chemical-free products, such as Izil's Argan and prickly pear seed oil, black soap, ghassoul, orange blossom water, and honey, Altearah Bio, Margaret Dabbs and Davines.
Zaaz, Jumeirah 3, Dubai; open daily from 9am to 9pm; 050 935 4577; wecare@zaaz.ae
3. Newlook Salon, Dubai
Newlook Salon in Dubai is now open, offering everything from hair-colouring and hydrating treatments, to manicures, skincare treatments to waxing and threading options. The light, bright and modern new salon is open from 10am until 10pm daily.
Newlook Salon, Aswaaq Center, Al Quoz 2, Dubai; open daily from 10am to 10pm; 04 330 1310; www.facebook.com/NewlookSalonDubai
4. Zieda Beauty Lounge
Zieda Beauty Lounge opened earlier this summer on Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Road. The salon focuses on hair, body, make-up and nail services, with a special focus on tailored treatments to match their customers' needs. The salon uses Balmain hair products and has a dedicated VIP and bridal suite, where clients can get ready for big events in total luxury, as well as a gift shop that stocks a wide range of beauty and make-up essentials.
Zieda Beauty Lounge, Jumeirah 1, Dubai; open daily from 10am to 10pm; 050 883 7478; ziedabeautylounge.com
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The Emirates Charity Portal
You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments
The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.
Al Noor Special Needs Centre
You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.
Beit Al Khair Society
Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.
Dar Al Ber Society
Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.
Dubai Cares
Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.
Emirates Airline Foundation
Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.
Emirates Red Crescent
On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.
Gulf for Good
Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.
Noor Dubai Foundation
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).
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