Treat Yourself Indulge your entire body with a signature spa package from Akaru Spa (04 2828578). Located at The Aviation Club, this spa offers everything from body wraps, scrubs, and massages. Facials from 260 Dhs. Massages from 230 Dhs. Volunteer If you work well with teenagers, volunteer with Teens 4 Positive Action. This organization [...]
Archive | December, 2010
Intellect Event Guide This Week
January 16-20, 2011: Learn how to use logical and creative approaches to solve problems after you attend “Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making.” You’ll be able to use both traditional and creative tools to identify causes and generate solutions. January 23-27, 2011: Become a better assistant by attending “The Professional Executive Assistant/PA.” [...]
This Week’s Appetite
Magnolia Be greeted by luscious décor and the aroma of freshly baked bread at this vegetarian Italian restaurant. You can also explore the world of gemology if you wish, by ordering one of the three rocks on offer with your water. Even devout carnivores will be delighted with the offerings here, which include some very [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others Are Doing The solar energy industry has hit its stride in 2010. “Green Tech Media” takes a look at the pivotal solar events that have happened over the past year. What You Can Do What happens to your old electronics after they expire? Find out why it is [...]
Aesthetic Event Guide This Week
December 20, 2010 – February 10, 2011: There’s a real cultural treat available to see at Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. Check out the selection of Indian Islamic art from the Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad, India. December 18, 2010 – January 16, 2011: Take a walk through the social, [...]
Virtue Guide This Week
Treat Yourself Pamper yourself with a variety of treatments, an indoor Jacuzzi, and two large outdoor swimming pools. The Willow Street Spa (971 4 311 8800) offers signature treatments based on aromatherapy and marine elements. There is also a state-of-the-art health club at Willow Stream, located on the ninth floor of the Fairmont Dubai. [...]
Intellect Event Guide This Week
December 26-30, 2010: Learn better ways to use Microsoft Excel in your business at “Mastering Business and Financial Modeling: Unleashing the Power of Excel 2007.” You’ll gain a complete understanding of how the program can be used in finance, accounting, marketing, and sales aspects. December 26-30, 2010: Discover new approaches to interpersonal [...]
This Week’s Appetite
The Sapphire Seafood lovers shouldn’t miss this wonderful Thai restaurant, which opened just recently in Century Village. Even if you’re not into seafood, the mouthwatering curry and appetizing date pudding are enough to make this restaurant the catch of the day. The Sapphire (971 4 286 8520) Taxi: Century Village, Aviation Club. Open 5 pm-midnight [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others Are Doing One NASA scientist is studying what he calls “airborne wind capturing platforms.” Imagine what the future of wind energy would look like if we didn’t require any ground space to erect wind turbines. “Science Daily” has the full story. What You Can Do If you brew a pot of coffee every [...]
Aesthetic Event Guide This Week
December 20, 2010 – January 27, 2011: See the work of Ali Omar at Meem Gallery. The artist’s work has been in exhibition in various museums throughout the world, including the British Museum, Tate Gallery in London, the State Museum of Oreiental Art in Moscow, the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C., and the State National [...]
