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flydubai resumes flights to Tbilisi

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Dubai, UAE — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that twice-weekly flights from Dubai International (DXB) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Georgia are available to be booked.

Flights to Tbilisi resume as the authorities in Georgia ease travel restrictions for international travel from February 1, 2021.

Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: “We have steadily grown our network to more than 65 destinations and are pleased to restart our operations to Tbilisi.  We will continue to launch flights to more destinations as restrictions ease in countries within our geographic reach. Flights are available to book on flydubai.com.”

flydubai announced last week the launch of flights to Salzburg and Malta, in addition to the resumption of flights to Catania and Naples, which will commence from May. (WAM)

Sunglass Hut Valentine’s Day 2021 Trends

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your loved one how much you care. And what better way is there to treat that special someone in your life, than with a pair of sunglasses they’ll love? 

Sunglass Hut covers all your gifting needs, from chic to classic and even sporty pieces your Valentine is guaranteed to use year-round.

House of Pops’ thirst quenching all-natural ice pops now bringing ‘happiness on a stick’

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Dubai, UAE: House of Pops, the UAE’s healthiest, happiest, all-natural brand of ice pops and ice creams, is opening its doors and its heart to the good people who live and work in DIFC. 

Marcela Sancho, co-founder of the disruptive dessert company, says: “You might associate our delicious treat ice pop bars and ice creams with the beach, and with relaxation time – but come on, who doesn’t like a lunchtime treat during a hard day’s grind in the office?”

Tired of unhealthy, fattening, high sugar and additive-heavy treats in the frozen section, the House of Pops team is shaking up Dubai’s dull dessert scene with a burst of healthy, happy, colourful treats.

And while they’re off the scale in terms of health benefits – the ice pop fruit sticks and plant-milk based ice creams still feel indulgent and are as tasty as traditional ‘treats’ that do nothing for your health or waistline. 

You can even start your day with a refreshing blast of fruit – the Gate District 2 cart opens every day at 10am…and you might even pick up some heavenly, healthy treats on your way home – as it’s open until 7pm.

“As part of our nationwide mission to spread natural happiness, one handcrafted ice treat at a time, we are adding another location to our current Dubai line up – Kite Beach, Khawaneej Walk and our JBR pop spot. We now have our happy-o-meter set on injecting health and happiness into the very corporate surroundings of DIFC,” says Marcela. 

And we all know the indulgent fun of an end of the week office treat – what could be nicer than a House of Pops ice cool fruity snack? Marcela is shouting out to all managers to reward their hardworking staff – especially given the tough year we’ve all had – with a healthier than usual, but on less indulgent ice treat, whether it’s a fruit pop or an ice cream bar!

You can choose a selection of frozen treats in a customised ten-pop ‘Happiness Box’, perfect for sharing, celebrating, (or just hiding under your desk with all afternoon), give a bow to the Royal Box which provides five of House of Pops larger ice cream bars for the price of four, or choose eight Keto bars and load them up into your very own bespoke keto box, for the price of six.

“We all know how easy it is to be at your desk and start snacking on bad foods – a chocolate bar here, a cheese sandwich there, so we are trying to help out our hardworking community with a snack they can indulge in guilt-free,” adds the desert dessert diva. 

Serving a variety of refreshing mostly fruit-based lollies, the House of Pops range is free from artificial colourings, flavourings, refined sugars, and rich in fibre. They are a fun, delicious way to get closer to your ‘Five A Day’ – and with a growing selection of tropical and traditional ice pop flavours in its Happiness, Keto, and Royal range, you’re spoilt for choice, too. 

House of Pops’ fruit-forward ice pops are vegan, featuring up to just five natural main ingredients. 

The Happiness range features just five ingredients or less, and is essentially super tasty, super healthy frozen fruit on a stick. While there’s a ‘Fancy Choco’ (cocoa and coconut) one in the range, the rest are fruit and natural sweeteners – but in awesome flavour combos like Super Strawberry, Galactic Lime, Crazy Coconut, Blackberry Lemonade and Pineapple Basil. 

House of Pop’s keto range is more akin to ice cream – but unlike any ice cream you’ve ever tasted before. Featuring organic coconut milk and cream, natural fruits and natural sweeteners, these guilt-free treats also feature vegetable fibre for extra health benefits. You can choose from Strawberry, Coffee, Vanilla or Chocolate flavours. 

The newest line, Royal Pops, are larger ice cream bars studded with real fruit pieces, making them the perfect healthy snack – and the perfect prize for employee of the week! The funky flavour catwalk includes indulgent Chocolate Banana, Chocolate Strawberry, Coconut Strawberry and Mango Strawberry. 

Happiness Pops and Keto ice creams come in 80ml servings, while the Royal Pops clock in at 123ml.

With purity and people at the heart of its brand, House of Pops strives to be good for its customers and the environment. It takes pride in plastic-free biodegradable packaging. The packaging can also be tailored for special occasions, making its allergen-free ice pops perfect for friends and family. 

The 80ml varieties are AED 20 (except the keto range AED25), while the 123ml Royal Pops are AED 25. House of Pops can also bring the “cool” factor to companies, festivals, and events with its catering service. Cool down from the comfort of your couch with House of Pops delivered to your door through Deliveroo, Talabat, and Zomato. And you’ll definitely want to hit up the multi-pack offers delivered straight to your door!

House of Pops DIFC is located in DIFC Gate District 2, at the link between Gate Village and Gate District, and open Sunday to Thursday  from 10am to7pm and Friday-Saturday 11am-8pm.

If you’re nowhere near DIFC, don’t panic! You can order via https://www.houseofpops.ae/shop and get 15% off your first three orders! 

And wait! The Happiness Box is now available online for just AED127.50 instead of AED150; the Royal Box is AED85 instead of AED100, and the Keto Box is AED127.50 instead of AED150.

For more information, please visit houseofpops.ae

Gia: Indulge in an Italian extravaganza

Indulge in an Italian extravaganza with your sweetheart this Valentine’s at the Italian restaurant Gia. Located in The Dubai Mall, Gia welcomes guests to experience the essence of Italy from their tables. This Valentine’s Day, Gia transports guests to the country of love!

From Feb 14 to the 28, patrons can indulge in the exclusive limited time only menu of love, which consists of mouth-watering options that are all red to mark the romantic occasion. The excitement and festivities don’t stop there, revelers can sit and take in the dreamy views of the iconic fountains and the dazzling Burj Khalifa. 

The menu of love is specially curated to set the experience alight with the delicious options. For a blast of flavours and an array of tantalising textures diners can delight in the creamy Burrata e Carpaccio di beetroot. Set sail for the treasures of the Italian coast with the Branzino e Petail de Pere, relish in the sizzling pan seared sea bass complete with a silky pear mash and pear petals. For those looking to sample the most tender red meat can opt for the Filetto con Funghi Porcini. In order to end the night on a sweet note, GIA offers guests a lavish cheesecake that melts like velvet in your mouth. The Amore de GIA unites flavour and frill within a delicate dessert that is doused in strawberry coulis. Guests can quench their thirst and wash down the culinary goodness with the mouth-watering mocktail Rose Rosse.

Experts at their craft, Gia flawlessly marries authentic Italian offerings to a modern dining birthing the ultimate experience for you and a loved one. The spectacular Italian dining experience is popular for their scenic views and luxury interiors renowned within Dubai’s gastronomic scene. Gia invites you to sit back, relax as they cater a memorable experience with unmatched services.  

Boris Trupčević leads global beauty innovation powerhouse

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Foreo, the innovation powerhouse packing high-end tech into hand-held at-home devices, has announced a big change in leadership at the beginning of 2021 appointing Boris Trupčević as the new CEO. 

The new Chief Executive Officer, a media expert with over 25 years of experience, will lead the company through its next phase of innovation, disrupting the status quo in the beauty category and beyond alongside Filip Sedic, the founder, and the primary inventor of Foreo’s award-winning product line. As the original inspiration behind the brand and its strategic vision, Sedic will ensure a smooth onboarding, and continue to support Foreo’s success in years to come, with focus on product development.

Boris Trupčević is a media expert, a long-time CEO, a former general manager of Styria Group Croatia and an active Board member at  International News Media Association. He has a strong product development background, he loves design, innovation, new technologies and all things digital.

In his professional journey, Boris was responsible for content, editorial, print/online products, digital operations, technology, sales and marketing. He executed an all-around digital transformation of his former company, while his products, campaigns, innovation initiatives and communication solutions have won more than 100 international awards. Full focus on digital transformation included extensive educational programs, employee training and founding a Data Science / Machine Learning team. Turnarounds and change management has been part of all of his jobs.

Ray-Ban Fall/Winter Collection 2020-2021

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Always providing you with the perfect pair of shades to help you stay true to yourself – whether you want to blend in or stand out – Ray-Ban has it all!

Introducing the Ray-Ban collection, there is more of what you already love:

Playful meets sophistication: from daring colored frames with contrasting temples to pastel lenses that change their color with the sunlight for the young trendsetters of today.

Bold & confident: new acetate shapes that make a strong statement while keeping it casual, for the ones that seek an effortless style.

Emporio Armani Eyewear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 collection

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The Emporio Armani Eyewear Fall/Winter 2020/2021 collection combines freedom with elegance, reflecting the brand’s philosophy.

The freedom to choose models with a bold design as well as opting for a minimal look, reinterpreted in line with the latest trends. A key element being the sporty style. 

Choose from a wide range available for men and women. 

Hair transformations with expert stylists

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Dubai, UAE: Salon 971, the prestigious hair and beauty destination in Barsha South, Dubai, has announced the chance for beauty lovers to sample some of the best hair services from three of the salon’s talented stylists, specially created to reflect their personality and flair. 

Boasting more than 15 years’ experience each, the Western-trained stylists will be conducting the services under the leadership of award-winning and regional Schwarzkopf colourist ambassador, Cat Hawkes. 

South African Sunkissed package 

South African, Ida, will be providing a face frame tone, highlighting the hair bordering the face to give it more character and interest. The trend is extremely in-vogue, with celebrities from Beyoncé to Dua Lipa and Kylie Jenner rocking the look. Ida will finish the look with a big and bouncy blow dry, giving that sunkissed, glamorous feel. Ida can also introduce the new Authentic Beauty Concept, a 100 per cent vegan haircare, which is new to the UAE. 

Moscow Glow package 

The wonderful Christina, a specialist stylist who is an expert in Schwarzkopf Osis Session Label, will be taking bookings for a gloss and cut, transforming flyaway frizz into smooth, silk-like hair. The gloss will not only add moisture, but will condition the hair and enhance its colour to new dimensions. Christina will be completing the look with a perfect cut. 

The Finnish Touch 

Last, but in no means least, Minna will be offering AirTouch technique, parting highlights and blow dry. The AirTouch technique uses air, rather than backcombing to create a seamless blend of colour. Using the flawless BlondeMe colour from Schwarzkopf, the natural looking effect is one of the most popular techniques in the industry at the moment due to its stunning results. Finally, Minna will create beautiful beach waves, suitable for both day or night. 

The packages will be available to purchase from Feb. 1 to 28 for a limited price of only AED 450, providing huge savings on expert quality hair transformations with some of the finest stylists Dubai has to offer. 

To book, please call +971 4 579 6222, WhatsApp +971 58 1064971 or email: barshasouth@salon971.com

Burberry’s Autumn/Winter 2020 collection

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Burberry’s Autumn/Winter 2020 eyewear collection for women and men is a contrast of contemporary designs with iconic details

The collection featured in the Burberry Autumn/Winter 2020 runway show named “Memories.” 

Inspired by Chief Creative Officer Riccardo Tisci’s reflections on his formative years as a young designer, the collection is imbued with references to the places he visited, the people he met and the music that informed him at the start of his career, whilst continuing to build upon the fashion house’s rich heritage and signature cues.

Made in Italy, the collection features rectangular shield sunglasses and a range of sun and optical styles for both women and men including square and cat-eye frames. Signature Vintage check and Icon stripe enamelled details and our Thomas Burberry Monogram adorn the temples.

The color palette includes silver, gold, pink, tortoiseshell, black and grey. The collection is currently available on Burberry.com and in selected stores.

XQuarry–UAE’s first off-road and adventure park to open

Dubai, UAE: Thrillseekers and adventure lovers in the UAE can now look forward to a new address! The XQuarry Off-Road & Adventure Park located around Al Faya Mountain in Mleiha desert in Sharjah is set to open for the public on February 5 and 6, 2021 offering off-roading thrill, obstacle races, hikes and remote- control cars, guaranteeing unbeatable fun, action and adventure.

XQuarry Adventure Park, UAE’s first Off-Road and Adventure Park caters to off-roaders and adventure-seekers with its almost 15km of tracks, 20 custom-built, off-roading obstacles, a dedicated obstacle running course, mountain bike trails, a remote-control car area as well as hiking trails. 

Spread across approximately a million square metres of an old cement quarry, XQuarry offers a range of adventurous and fun activities for people of all ages and fitness levels, featuring off-roading, obstacle running, mountain biking, hiking and fun with remote-controlled cars.

XQuarry Adventure Park provides the opportunity for all to escape the ordinary, explore thrilling and challenging activities and immerse themselves in a fun-filled day amidst magnificent desert scenario. The focus of the park is to provide outdoor training and education for people to learn and master their skills to act safe and responsible in the outdoors.

The XQuarry Off-Road and Adventure Park has been created in close co-operation and strategic partnership with Mleiha and Sharjah Investment and Development Authority – Shurooq (Sharjah government). 

For further information on XQuarry, pls visit www.xquarry.com