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This Pretty Planet is part-story, part-song and apt for musically inclined children
Five books to read to children under five, from Charlotte's Web to Narnia

When it comes to developing an affinity to reading – a habit linked to academic performance and empathy building – it’s best to catch them young

BooksApril 26, 2026
Teachers get to witness the hopes, dreams and quirky observations of our children, many of which their own parents will never know. Photo: Bethany Austen
ColumnHome-schooling wasn't easy, but I miss the quality time it gave us

The respect I have for the teachers who educate and entertain our young ones for hours on end is tinged with envy

LifestyleApril 24, 2026
Francesco Molon furniture can be found in projects across the UAE, including at the Raffles Imperial Mansion on Palm Jumeirah. Photo: Dubai Sotheby's International Realty
The Molon touch: Italian house brings famed gold leaf craftsmanship to UAE

Roberto Molon, son of furniture-maker Francesco Molon, discusses crafting pieces for presidential palaces and high-end homes in the region

Home & GardenApril 20, 2026
Mosquito bites typically cause itching, redness, bumps and, in severe cases, an allergic reaction. EPA
How to get rid of mosquitoes in the UAE and what to do if bitten

Insects are most active at dusk and dawn, and most attracted to stagnant water and uncovered food

WellbeingApril 01, 2026
I was part-fascinated, part-flabbergasted as foot massages were factored into daily plans on my first ever girls' trip. Photo: Priyanka Uchil
Six women, 60 opinions – what could possibly go wrong on my first girls’ trip?

The dormant tomboy in me was amused, confused and humbled

LifestyleMarch 01, 2026
By law, Austria's national dish Wiener schnitzel must be veal; iterations made with other meats are called Wiener Art. Julius Hirtzberger / WienTourismus
Dine your way around Vienna: A foodie’s guide to eating in the Austrian capital

Try everything from schnitzel and strudel to tafelspitz and sachertorte

TravelFebruary 19, 2026
Peel Me pomelo salad with sweet and sour tamarind dressing. Photo: Sip Song
ReviewPomelo salad and Thai curry make kitschy JBR restaurant a cuisine favourite

While some authentic dishes are an acquired taste, most are worth their weight in fish sauce

FoodJanuary 19, 2026
La Grande Table Marocaine restaurant has been singled out for its its harmony of 'service, storytelling and cultural authenticity'. Photo: Royal Mansour Marrakech
Revealed: Restaurant with best service in the Middle East and North Africa

Venue at Royal Mansour Marrakech hotel in Morocco wins Art of Hospitality award, part of Mena’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list

FoodJanuary 08, 2026
Frontman Adam Levine and Maroon 5 brought their catalogue of hits to Dubai to ring in the new year. Photo: Atlantis, the Palm
Maroon 5's New Year’s Eve concert in Dubai is a smashing success

Coming after their 2024 outing in Abu Dhabi, Atlantis The Palm show proves pop-rock band can handle intimate venues as well as enormous arenas

Music & On-stageJanuary 01, 2026
Each villa has an expansive backyard, closed in on three sides with shrubbery and leading to a private beach from the fourth. Photo: Ritz-Carlton RAK Al Hamra Beach
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Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach: Privacy is key at villa property

Boutique resort takes you from bedroom to beach by way of a private backyard

TravelDecember 24, 2025
Diners can try their balancing skills on a mechanical bull free of charge. Photo: Rodeo Drive
ReviewRodeo Drive Ibn Battuta is a fun time for children, foodies, dancers and cowboys

From a play area and mechanical bull to luscious sizzling cheese and buttery beef tenderloin, the restaurant in Dubai channels happy vibes

FoodNovember 25, 2025
Tattu restaurant is on level 74 of Ciel Dubai Marina. Photo: Tattu Dubai
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Tattu review: Five dishes to try in Dubai restaurant at world’s tallest hotel

The first international outpost of the British brand serves modern Asian cuisine in a stellar setting

FoodOctober 09, 2025
Garba get-togethers, commemorating the traditional dance of Gujarat state, are common in Ahmedabad during the nine-night festival of Navratri. AP
Why the Hindu festival of Navratri will be longer this year

Representing the triumph of good over evil, it marks an auspicious time for Hindus

LifestyleSeptember 22, 2025
Tattu Dubai is located between levels 74 and 81 of Ciel Tower near Dubai Harbour. Photo: Tattu Dubai
AI chef and record-breaking lounge: Restaurants opening in Dubai this month

Plus, an omakase menu and a rodeo-inspired mancave

FoodSeptember 09, 2025
The writer's parents and daughter on holiday together. Photo: Bharat Saroopa
ColumnParents, in-laws, a nanny - it takes a village to raise my child

It takes a village to raise a child, they say, and I rely on mine unashamedly

LifestyleAugust 22, 2025
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