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Responsible UAE hiking: 'Any trail is a challenge when people are not prepared'
From respecting wildlife to clocking signs of heat exhaustion, hikers must understand and navigate risks when in remote locations
UAE staycation deals for May and June, including Eid Al Adha
Offers include free children's meals, complimentary theme park and museum access and discount spa treatments
10 science-backed ways to boost your mood in minutes
Dancing, a quick chat and time outdoors can help you achieve a more positive mindset
Self-care on a time budget: Treatments from one minute to one hour
From a 60-second icy plunge to a 60-minute sound healing session, and plenty in between
The next health boom after Ozempic? Inside the world of self-injectable pens
As GLP-1 drugs make home-administered jabs commonplace, others in the wellness space are adopting the method
The joys of cross-cultural friendship: ‘It broadens your world massively’
Five UAE residents reflect on how their relationships with people from different nationalities and cultures help them grow
Restaurant of the weekWhy chef Izu Ani’s Carine still delivers after eight years
From romantic dinners to lively gatherings, Emirates Golf Club spot offers a menu that balances comfort with creativity
Back in the UAE: Why returning home has been a priority for residents
Whether travelling for a preplanned holiday, spring break or due to feelings of uncertainty, five families share why they couldn’t wait to get back to the country
ColumnUnexpected home-schooling silver linings, from an academic refresh to Gen Alpha slang
Not all the pointers I’m picking up are on the curriculum
From Palm Sunday to Easter festivities, how and why Christians celebrate
Holy week is a time for family, remembrance and gift-giving, as well as feasting
How a routine can counter uncertainty and bring clarity to children and adults
With home-schooling continuing across the UAE, the predictability of a regular schedule can free up mental space to help parents work and little ones learn
Dinner at 5pm: What Gen Z’s love of eating early means for restaurants in Dubai
Several venues offer subsidised set menus with small bites between 4pm and 7pm
Ten fun indoor activities for kids when they’re stuck at home
There are plenty of fun games to encourage creativity and keep screentime to a minimum
Unspoken rules of the modern playdate, from planning to pick up
Over a decade of hosting and attending get-togethers for littles ones, I've picked up some dos and don'ts parents should know
How to stop doomscrolling: The offline hobbies people are packing in 'analogue bags'
The latest anti-tech wellness trend helps you not only get off devices, but also develop new skills
