Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, is a heartfelt celebratory occasion in the Hindu calendar when families and friends unite in the spirit of togetherness and pay respect to good fortunes, to health and to happiness. With social gatherings limited this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, many households will be celebrating Diwali on November 14 with virtual parties or small, intimate family gatherings at home. Here, we pay homage to the Festival of Lights with…
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The weather is becoming cool and welcoming once again with the temperature dropping nicely as we enter the winter season, which also marks the start of the growing season here in the UAE. The change in the weather means it is time to dig out the gardening tools, get your hands dirty and enjoy one of the best activities that your home has to offer at this time of year — growing your own food!…
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Make Halloween/fall 2020 gorgeous and glamorous with these chic pumpkin makeovers that are too gourd to eat! Puns aside, these creative looks are simple and suitable for any level of crafter and will add fashionable flair to your Halloween décor, whether you’re having family around or enjoying a virtual Halloween party with friends. From graceful lace to flirty pom poms, try these DIY pumpkin makeovers yourself with our easy-to-follow step-by-step guides, minimal materials and no…
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One of the biggest challenges we all face in this fast-paced world is finding time to relax. Not everyone is lucky enough to have the opportunity to take time off work or visit a spa, but we do have the opportunity to create a space at home where we can unwind and recharge our batteries. The bedroom is an ideal room in which to create a haven of tranquility — after all, sleep is the…
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Fancy escaping the home for some good food, fun and fresh air now that the weather is cooling down? Savour captivating culinary flair every Friday and Saturday as Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa introduces its whimsical new Picnic Brunch from 1 pm to 4 pm. Providing diners with an experience reminiscent of a classic afternoon picnic, the Picnic Brunch at Al Forsan, the property’s all-day dining venue is sure to become a hotspot…
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The Dubai Home Festival (DHF) is back, celebrating the very best shopping experiences that only Dubai offers, with amazing sales and promotions, expert home lifestyle advice and exciting events taking place throughout the city’s malls, from September 24 to October 10. DHF returns for its second year, thanks to Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, bringing world-class entertainment, shopping and events to the emirate with super sales…
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Ebarza, much loved as one of the UAE’s most fashionable furniture e-tailers, debuts its first brick-and-mortar showroom on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. It’s time to celebrate! A firm online favourite amongst UAE-based homeowners, renters and interior enthusiasts alike, Ebarza, a homegrown contemporary furniture online retailer of home accessories and furnishings for living rooms, bedrooms, home offices and outdoor spaces, has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Nakheel Mall, on Palm Jumeirah. The 14,250-square-foot showroom is located…
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We’ve all spent a lot more time at home this year and it’s made many of us realise that we own a lot of unnecessary ‘stuff’ that serves only one purpose: to add clutter. Perhaps you have a wardrobe overflowing with clothes, too much food in the cupboards (looking at you, lockdown pasta stockpile!), unfinished hobbies in the lounge, or old toys in the playroom that your pre-teen has grown out of; these are all…
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If your home is lacking that certain joie de vivre, be inspired by this stunning, contemporary villa project by Valentina Piscopo, founder of the online design platform KUKY. Last summer, the Italian designer was asked by an Abu Dhabi family to help them transition from an apartment to a two-storey villa in Green Community, Dubai. Valentina’s brief was to create a cosy home with a Scandinavian design influence for the couple, Suad and Ali, and…
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Perhaps you’re moving, had a frenetic Marie Kondo session, are annoyed by your growing collection of blunt kitchen knives, or you simply need to dispose of old furniture or broken household appliances, but how do you go about getting rid of items that you can’t sell on Dubizzle or fit in the bin? Sometimes, one man’s junk simply cannot be turned into treasure, so how do you go about disposing of such unwanted items, and…
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