Two popular Dubai fitness brands, FitnGlam and The Platform Studios, have teamed up to create a "super club" at the Dubai Hills Mall.
The FitnGlam The Platform Studios Superclub spans more than 2,700 square metres and has a two-storey high-intensity training studio, indoor cycling room with 55 bikes, spacious women-only gym, a reformer Pilates studio and direct access to Nolu's cafe.
The multi-storey studio is a highlight, with space for up to 75 in one session. It has a stage, DJ booth, low lighting and lasers, which give it a nightclub feel.
There are individual weight stations and treadmills, allowing members to enjoy high-energy, full-body workouts.
On the FitnGlam side, which is reserved for women, there is a dedicated yoga studio, well-equipped gym, CrossFit classes and access to the studios for and classes.
On site, there is also a cryotherapy centre, which will offer pre and post-workout recovery cryotherapy sessions. There is direct access to a Nolu's cafe, which also has mall access and an area reserved for women.
"My passion lies in fitness and along with my powerful female team, we realised that there was a need for a place in the UAE where women could just be themselves, build their confidence and work on their fitness in an inspiring environment," says Helena Hijazi, founder of FitnGlam.
"We are excited to collaborate with the award-winning Platform team to introduce a completely unique concept where our ladies will have all the benefits of privacy and empowerment, while also enjoying the expertise and variety of workouts that the two brands can offer together."
Dubai Hills Mall is also home to the Middle East's largest cinema screen at Roxy Cinemas, which opened last month.
The giant screen, known as the Roxy Xtreme experience, measures 28 metres by 15.1 metres, which is twice the width of a tennis court. The screen's auditorium has 382 reclining seats, as well as Director's Boxes, which are suites with 12 seats.
Dubai Hills Mall, which opened in February, is one of the biggest malls in the UAE.
Located in Dubai Hills Estate, the 1,093-hectare development from Emaar forms part of Mohammed Bin Rashid City, and sits next to Dubai Hills Park. It is a short drive from other thriving residential communities such as Arabian Ranches, Town Square Dubai and Damac Hills, and is accessible via Umm Suqeim Street and Al Khail Road.
There is plenty to see and do inside the two-storey mall, which has 600 retail outlets, including internationally renowned brands, plus an Adventure Park and an indoor roller coaster that's said to be the fastest of its kind in the world.
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Director: Amar Kaushik
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee
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Tips for taking the metro
- set out well ahead of time
- make sure you have at least Dh15 on you Nol card, as there could be big queues for top-up machines
- enter the right cabin. The train may be too busy to move between carriages once you're on
- don't carry too much luggage and tuck it under a seat to make room for fellow passengers
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Other acts on the Jazz Garden bill
Sharrie Williams
The American singer is hugely respected in blues circles due to her passionate vocals and songwriting. Born and raised in Michigan, Williams began recording and touring as a teenage gospel singer. Her career took off with the blues band The Wiseguys. Such was the acclaim of their live shows that they toured throughout Europe and in Africa. As a solo artist, Williams has also collaborated with the likes of the late Dizzy Gillespie, Van Morrison and Mavis Staples.
Lin Rountree
An accomplished smooth jazz artist who blends his chilled approach with R‘n’B. Trained at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC, Rountree formed his own band in 2004. He has also recorded with the likes of Kem, Dwele and Conya Doss. He comes to Dubai on the back of his new single Pass The Groove, from his forthcoming 2018 album Stronger Still, which may follow his five previous solo albums in cracking the top 10 of the US jazz charts.
Anita Williams
Dubai-based singer Anita Williams will open the night with a set of covers and swing, jazz and blues standards that made her an in-demand singer across the emirate. The Irish singer has been performing in Dubai since 2008 at venues such as MusicHall and Voda Bar. Her Jazz Garden appearance is career highlight as she will use the event to perform the original song Big Blue Eyes, the single from her debut solo album, due for release soon.
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Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
The specs
Engine: four-litre V6 and 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo
Transmission: six-speed and 10-speed
Power: 271 and 409 horsepower
Torque: 385 and 650Nm
Price: from Dh229,900 to Dh355,000
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