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Phyto-Pigments makeup range

Switch to all-natural plant based makeup that your face will love you for

PHYTO-PIGMENTS Illuminating Primer

Kickstart your makeup ritual with this super lightweight primer that combats dry winter skin while blurring the appearance of lines and wrinkles with coconut alkanes & organic glycerin. Formulated with the special age-defying serum technology & hyaluronic acid, the Illuminating Primer promises a flawless complexion and naturally beautiful radiance.

Price: INR 4000/-

  PHYTO-PIGMENTS Flawless Serum Foundation

Organic meets science in this multi action skin perfecting serum foundation and age-defying serum in one made with concentrated plant-derived Phyto-Pigments. Available in 13 varied shades, the waterless formula deliversweightless texture for comfortable long wear with buildable coverage from medium to full while hydrating the skin with organic aloe juice.

Price: INR 4800/-

 PHYTO-PIGMENTS Line & Define

The Intense black liquid eyeliner has a long-wearing, smudge-proof formula for a dramatic look and defines eyes with its easy-to-use tip, providing precision and flexibility to let you design your favorite line, thick or thin. The ultra-dark, rich black color is derived from plant pigments of eclipta daisy, cranberry, turmeric, & basil and contains no synthetic dyes or petroleum by-products.

Price: INR 2500/-          

 PHYTO-PIGMENTS Ultra Natural Mascara

Keep your lashes fuller and healthy with the volumizing nutrient-rich mascara powered by intense plant-derived Phyto-Pigments for a feathery-soft look and feel after every smooth, buildable coat. The non-drying 100% organic formula leaves lashes clump-free and is powered with Vitamin E to help condition the lash and protects the hair follicle against breakage.

Price: INR 2600/-

Availability: https://www.boddess.com/

Forest Essentials and the Alchemy of Scents

From day to night, dusk to dawn – Forest Essentials launches two extraordinarily intense perfume body mists that take you to enchanting, faraway places ~

The evocative and transformative powers of fragrances bring back monumental memories and vivid imageries, taking us back in time and reminding us of myriad joyful moments. Capturing these reminiscences in every spritz are two extraordinarily crafted Forest Essentials intense perfume body mists – Sunehre Din, translating to Radiant Days, and Chandani Raatein or Moonlit Nights. 

Sunehre Din

Recommended as a day perfume, Sunehre Din is an exquisite fragrance that begins with a top note of Rose Absolute that adds a sparkling dimension to the blend.

At the heart of this perfume lies Rose Absolute, which brings an inimitable character to the fragrance. Hand-plucked from the verdant gardens of Kannauj, the Desi Gulab is known to uplift the spirit and soul. The blend of Kashmiri Saffron and Marigold form the layered notes for this fragrance, adding a magical sweet hint to awaken the senses. The Marigold flower is symbolic of vitality, while Saffron adds a rich earthy chord to the scent. At the base of this fragrance is a drift of sparkling Maulshree that is evocative of a refreshing experience.

Chandani Raatein

Recommended as an after dusk perfume, this seductive scent begins with a top note of Ruh Motiya blended with hints of white Jasmine that lend a soft sensuality to the fragrance. At the heart of this perfume lies the seductive floral overtones of Ruh Motiya and an enchanting note of White Jasmine or Nayamalika, which together bring a soft and evocative sensuality to the fragrance. Sourced from Madurai in South India, these coveted Jasmine flowers are plucked at dawn when the first rays set in and their intoxicating fragrance is at its zenith, with their petals freshly covered in a veil of dew. Infused with fragrant Golden Champa and enticing Raat ki Raani, Chandani Raatein finishes with a sensorial base note of a deeply opulent Sandalwood that has a harmonious and calming effect on the senses.

The Intense Perfume Body Mists, Sunehre Din and Chandani Raatein are priced at INR 4,800, come in a standard size of 100ml and may be purchased on www.forestessentialsindia.com  and across all Forest Essentials standalone stores across India, from 3rd December 2021.  

Ray-Ban Holiday campaign

Building on the brands campaign for the year, this festive season Ray-Ban heads to Cali for a hot Christmas in heritage shades that keep it cool: welcome back Burbank, You’re On. Celebrating this archive hero with a campaign that brings feel-good vibes to even the coolest climes, this holiday is about looks that let you be yourself, wherever you are, whatever the season. It’s about making sure You’re On, always

High Res Campaign video: https://we.tl/t-aI7j9ZA1rX

Taking old school vibes into a digital dimension, the new You’re On campaign is and will always be about getting closer to our community. Tuned into everything the new generation is looking for, it’s approach offers an immersive experience across key social media channels, because the new normal is as real as it gets, and it’s making things happen.

Featuring everyday protagonists, the You’re On community sees life through new eyes, wearing their vision of the world through the inimitable lens of Ray-Ban style. Because lenses have always worn our legendary mark, and always will.

Designed for life and the people who live it, Ray-Ban makes sure that whether all eyes are on you, or not, You’re (always) On. And true to form, in this year’s dedicated Gift Guide, we frame the epic scope of inclusive design and all of its shades. Featuring Evolve and Polar shades on sun and made-to-measure lenses on 100% Ray-Ban optical styles, strong acetate shapes and iconic metal wire frames celebrate our most iconic models and their evolution, the season’s hottest trends and the easy-going look of the coolest essentials, not to mention limited edition premium style in the exclusive Titanium capsule.

Share the experience – gift it, wear it, mix it up: #YoureOn.

HERO PRODUCTS:

RB 2283 Burbank

2021 closes out with a legendary look: welcome back Burbank, because real cool never gets old. One of our biggest archive heroes, when it comes to this season’s trendiest features this iconic born in ’65 square checks all the boxes. Adding inimitable style to the super trendy bold acetate frame, vintage pin rivets and legendary shades make sure it has original Ray-Ban attitude – so whether you’re celebrating a hot Christmas or catching some bright lights, the Burbank has your look framed.

RX5383 Burbank Optical

Confident, bold and smarter than ever – the Burbank is back. Accenting heritage textures with signature Ray-Ban finishes, the optical version of the Burbank revives this season’s hottest icon, evolving an iconic squared shape in a trendy key with vintage bar rivets for an original Ray-Ban look. And whether it’s in a stylish larger fit, or a scaled down size, this 1965 classic will make sure you’re always on.

SUPPORT FOR APAC REGIONS:

RB3548N Hexagonal

Always looking for a new take on style, this contemporary icon is full-on when it comes to off-beat attitude with on-trend style. Expressive, quirky and lights at heart, the eye-catching octagonal metal wire shape frames the look of fresh-faced city players from a creative angle, classic metal tones and legendary lens shades make sure it’s ready for anything.

Price & Availability :

The collection is priced at INR 9590/- onwards and will be available at top optical stores, and online at rayban.com/India

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 www.luxottica.com .

Manikk Chaudhry

. When did you realise your interest in this field?

My interest and love for the entertainment industry has been since childhood. I got this from my mother as she herself was very creative. Since childhood I’ve participated in many dance competitions, performed in many plays and have received many awards from famous personalities like Daler Mehndi and Kiran Bedi.I hail from a business familyand my parents thought I would carry forward the business .It just happened in Mumbai while watching a film in a cinema hall.That was a moment when I realized  that cinema is all I want to do.

I joined AAFT Noida to learn the basics of acting. After completing my acting training from AAFT I moved to Mumbai to live my dreams and I joined  Nadira  Babbar’s Theatre group. I also took training from renowned NSD directors  from Actor Paradise in Delhi. All that hard work paid off and I received a call from a casting director and bagged my first debut film ‘Ye mard Bechara’.

·    What about the difficulties and challenges you faced and are still facing?

When I decided to pursue acting as my career, the biggest challenge was how to educate and train myself to become a natural actor because now cinema has completely changed. You can’t fake anything on camera. You have to be in the skin of the character you are playing and do it naturally in order to connect with the audience. So my search for the best acting school started and I joined Barry John acting school in Delhi. After that I did a 2 months course from AAFT Noida where I learned all the basics of acting. After that I went to Mumbai and did theatre with Nadira Babbar’s Mumbai based theatre group called Ekjute and gave an audition along with that. But I wasn’t confident because I felt that I needed to work more on myself and needed a teacher who can carve the natural and expressive Bollywood actor out of me. I came back to Delhi.Many times I felt very low ,’ mera kuch nhi hoga’. But as experienced people say, when the time’s right you’ll be at the right place. A friend of mine suggested I visit Actor’s Paradise institute as the faculty over there was of National School of Drama (NSD). So I visited the institute and there I met. Anuup Thapa. I started my training under his guidance and he carved the actor out of me. I  gained  confidence and now was ready to work on Bollywood projects. But now the challenge was how to find work and get selected for Bollywood projects. 

In fact I gave many auditions but couldn’t get selected but I didn’t lose  hope. One day I got a call for a movie audition going on in Delhi. I went for the audition and did the best I could. Hardwork always pays off and I got a confirmation call that I’ll be doing a parallel lead role in the movie named “YE MARD BECHARA”

·   How did /do you cope with the challenges?

My secret to cope up in difficult times is very basic. I never lose hope and always stay positive. I always try to find positivity even in negativity. Sometimes I also lose hope and patience. In that time my family boosted me up with all the positivity. My family is the main source of my positive mindset 

·   Your take on nepotism in this industry?

About nepotism I would like to say that there’s no such thing as nepotism. It all depends on your destiny, talent and hardwork

·   What is Success according to you? What are the ingredients of Success to survive in this industry?

For me success is when me and my work start getting recognised, getting back to back projects, people talking about me and my talent and me becoming a famous face

Ingredients of success in this industry is to believe in yourself. One has to believe in him/herself. Keep updating your acting skills according to the changing time and rest leave it all to the god

·    What keeps you motivated?

My biggest motivation is my goal and my family. My focus towards achieving my goal keeps me motivated and its my parents dream to see me become a superstar that keeps me focused and motivated 

·  Tell me something about your upcoming projects?

My upcoming projects after “Ye Mard Bechara” are “Shukradosh” that’ll be releasing next year and a couple of web series. 

 About Manikk Chaudhry

The young Delhi boy  in fact is a very promising actor.He recently made his debut in ‘Ye Mard Bechara’ (Hindi language family-comedy film) directed by Anuup Thapa and produced by Shivam Aggarwal under the banner of 2 Idiot Films & Raw Entertainment and impressed us with his acting skills. 

Jerk Chicken at Jamaica Pavilion – World Expo 2020

Jerk is one of the enduring legacies of the fusion of African and Taíno cultures in Jamaica.

 The term refers to the way in which meat is seasoned, smoked and grilled. Whereas a historical jerk seasoning recipe calls for bird peppers, pimento and pepper elder, modern recipes may include Scotch bonnet peppers, scallions, garlic, ginger, pimento, thyme and cinnamon. Like barbecue from the American South, jerk today is a remnant from the era of slavery, when Maroons would transform tough cuts of meat into tender, delicious dishes. 

A taste of the renowned Jamaican Jerk Chicken

 Chef Richie from Ms. Lily’s Dubai, a Jamaican restaurant is at World Expo Dubai 2020 giving gourmands a taste if this amazing style of cooking chicken which needsseasoned meat wrapped it in pepper elder leaves to be cooked in “an underground smokeless pit  roasted over dying embers.”

Jerk seasoning like reggae music … has become a global Jamaican brand. Every year, Grace Foods, the island’s largest manufacturer and exporter of Jamaican food products, sells close to three million jars of jerk seasoning (paste) globally.

Chef Richie, at the award winning Jamaican Pavillion at Dubai Expo explained the making and marination/seasoning of the authentic Jerk Chicken of Jamaica. Jerk paste acts as a marinade, allowing the flavors, which intensify during smoking, to penetrate the meat right to the bone.The visitors could dig into a plate of deliciousness

Entwined in the Island’’s history as it is, Jerk (especially chicken) is an integral part of Jamaican Christmas dinner. Boston, Portland is credited as the original birthplace of jerk cuisine and the first instances of jerk cooked for commercial sale in Jamaica. The area, just west of San San and Port Antonio, is still home to the original jerk pits which eventually became the Boston Jerk Center, dating back to the 1940’s.

It began as a method of cooking wild boar or pork. While in the 1940’s the traditional meal served in Boston was jerk pork and roasted breadfruit, today you can find many jerk dishes, both in Boston and around the island. Enjoy jerk chicken, lobster, shrimp, fish as well as fruits and natural fruit juices among other culinary treats.

MUST DO IN JAMAICA:

The Boston Jerk Center is located just half a mile from the first jerk pit to exist in Boston. Today, Ivy’s Jerk Centre and Shaggy’s Jerk Shop are situated on the grounds of the 3rd and 4th jerk pits in the area’s history. While there, say hello to DJ Sheppy, the resident disc jockey of the Boston Jerk Center, keeps the tunes going while visitors enjoy their meals. Be sure to stop by his music shop.

HOW TO MAKE JERK CHICKEN AT HOME:

6 medium-sized Scotch bonnet peppers (can substitute with any hot red chilli powder)
1 yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped scallions
6 cloves of garlic
1/8 cup white vinegar
1/8 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons oil (olive, vegetable, or canola)
3 tablespoons chopped ginger
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt (omit if using on ham)
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon pimento berries (or 1½ teaspoons allspice)
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 sprig of fresh thyme

Method

Place ingredients in a blender and pulse until the mixture turns into a smooth paste. The marinade can last up to six months in the refrigerator.After marinating the chicken, place it in a preheated oven and cook it for approximately 1 hour 20 minutes at least or until cooked through. Turn the oven on to broil, and cook until the skin crisps, 2 to 5 minutes.

The smoky and hot taste comes from having the chicken marinated in hot spices overnigh

5 Bathroom Accessories To Add Colour To Your Bathroom

By  Anil Ahuja, Director

Colston Bath and Spa Pvt. Ltd

Bathrooms in the modern home are more than just wash spaces, they are an experiential area and important for personal time, self care, and relaxation after a long day. The traditionally functional designs thus can get bland and uninspiring in this area. We curate our top 5 tips on how to accessorise your bathroom in ways both small and large, to transform your bath experience into a refreshing one every single day and night.

1.      Create A Personalised Atmosphere With Custom Lighting

Bathrooms are a place of retreat, and lighting is a very powerful influence on these moods. Standard lighting such as white CFLs can drain the space of colour. Instead, add a bit more flair to your bathrooms with soft golden or natural white mood lighting. It replicates sunlight, is easier on your eyes, and creates a colourful, luxurious ambience in your bathroom.Another classic option is to bring in candles and aromatic diffusers as incredible atmospheric tools that not only add new shades of colour and light to your bathroom but also heighten your experience with their aromatic and therapeutic properties. Adding these to your bathroom is perfect to set up a relaxing candlelit haven for one.

2.       Bring In Flair With Your Fittings

Bathroom fittings are a permanent fixture and can be a stunning statement piece in your bathrooms. It yields the best results when chosen for a selected colour scheme in your bathroom. For light-coloured bathrooms, we recommend brighter themed faucets and shower panels so that they offer contrast to the space; while shiny and chrome finished faucets and systems look best when your bathroom is built with dark stone or tile.

3.         Colour Therapy In The Shower

Chromotherapy, commonly known as colour therapy, is a powerful mood influencing technique that uses various colours to create a psychologically positive effect. This can now be part of your daily shower routine with showers that employ chromotherapy technology, using the multicoloured light fittings that not only add colour to your bathroom but also help you set the right mood to begin and unwind your days.

4.         Make Your Bathtub The Center Of Attention

Bathtubs are undoubtedly a statement piece in every bathroom, and modern tubs offer an incredible variety of designs that surpass plain white ceramic tubs of old. You can add unmatched character to your bathroom with a free-standing and vivid natural stone bathtub with unique shades and designs. The luxurious nature and timeless aesthetic means that the centrepiece of your bathroom will never go out of favor or style.

5.         Make A Splash With Your Basins and Countertops

Your mirrors, basins, and counters form the most frequently used area of your bathroom. The right aesthetics can transform them into a stylish personal care and vanity space to go with your striking bathroom. Coloured marble countertops and carved wash basins are perfect places to build around, setting up your primary colour scheme as well as incorporating vanity lighting and makeup areas for you to perfect your look in a bathroom that looks perfect. 

Four perfect bottles by Pernod Ricard India to sparkle your holiday season

With the holiday season approaching, it is time to bring out the wine glasses and celebrate with our loved ones. Whether you are sharing a gift with family or friends or offering a token of appreciation to a client or your boss, a nice bottle of wine always goes a long way. We have some perfect wines to add the festive spirit to holiday dinner parties–Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz, Campo Viejo Tempranillo and Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc.

  • Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir: The refreshing lemon citrus aromas of Chardonnay are in harmony with the red currant characters of Pinot Noir. Generous citrus fruit flavours are enhanced with creamy nutty yeast characters providing both richness and structure. The wine finishes soft, crisp and clean. Serve chilled, it can be enjoyed on its own or with scrumptious holiday food. The wine pairs deliciously with soul foods like macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, a creamy soup and even the favourite Indian papdi-chaat.

*Price range – Upto INR 2,100 /-

  • Jacob’s Creek Double Barrel Shiraz: A soulful wine made from rare mix of high-quality grapes and matured in Scotch Whisky barrels. The use of the ‘Double Barrel’ technique is an industry first and builds additional layers of complexity for a richer, deeper and smoother taste. The wine pairs deliciously with red meat curries, tandoori food and even food with a scrumptious plate of pav-bhaji.

*Price range – Upto INR 2,700/-

  • Campo Viejo Tempranillo:Fermented in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature of around 25ºC. The wine spends 4 months in oak casks before rounding off its ageing in the bottle. Crafted from 100% premium Tempranillo grapes, the result is a fresh and lively fruit expression of the variety that is undeniably Campo Viejo. Campo Viejo Tempranillo is best enjoyed with a rack of lamb, grilled chicken and baked pasta and other tomato- based dishes and tandoori platters.

*Price range – Upto INR 2,200/-

  • Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc: A well balanced wine with sweet fruit flavours and crisp acidity usually associated with this style. It has sweet ripe fruit characters with a delightful mix of citrus, floral, pear, tropical fruit and crisp nettle highlights abound. This powerful wine is almost pungent in its intensity with full fruit flavours across the spectrum, from ripe tropical fruit to lush pink grapefruit. This wine can be matched with barbecued prawns or salmon and poached white fish with fresh green salads containing parsley, pepper or lemon. Mediterranean and Turkish dishes with hummus, olives and feta will also match well.

*Price range – Up to INR 2,500/-

The wines will be available this festive season in all major retail outlets pan-India.

*Note: Varies as per state regulations

Make It A December To Remember At Atlantis, The Palm

The region’s leading culinary and entertainment destination has something for everyone to enjoy this festive season

From classic roast dinners, to fine dining experiences, family-friendly brunches and a little holiday magic, Atlantis, The Palm is inviting guests to celebrate the festive season in a variety of delicious ways.

Celebrity Chef Restaurants

NOBU

Sprinkle some magic on your Christmas celebrations with a truly unique dining experience at Nobu. Infusing the menu with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s cutting-edge Japanese Peruvian style, this Christmas brunch is a far cry from your traditional roast turkey dinner – and all the more memorable for it. Look forward to savouring Dubai’s best sushi and sashimi as well as Nobu’s internationally acclaimed signature dishes. Ticking all the boxes for a fun and festive feast, the menu is paired with sake and refreshing cocktails, while the resident DJ will be crafting an extra special celebratory mix.

Nobu Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Brunch – 24thand 25thDecember

  • Time: 12:00pm-3:00pm
  • Nobu Christmas brunch from AED 555 (non-alcoholic package), AED 655 (alcoholic package), AED 795 (Champagne and alcoholic package), AED 255 (kids’ package) No age policy
  • Entertainment: Resident DJ
  • Pre-payment is required to book
  • Menu highlights include black cod croquette chicken and avocado tacos, beef and foie gras gyoza black cod miso, Chilean seabass, and a sumptuous dessert platter.

BREAD STREET KITCHEN & BAR

Inspired by the rich and vibrant tapestry of a traditional British Christmas, guests can enjoy a glorious festive celebration at the world-renowned Bread Street Kitchen & Bar. With a menu that references traditional favourites with Gordon Ramsay’s signature spin, diners can savour the best this season. An especially great venue for families, Santa will make an appearance as a special treat for the little ones.

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Christmas Family Brunch – 24thand 25thDecember

  • Time: 12:30pm – 4:00pm
  • Christmas family brunch from AED 390 (non-alcoholic package), AED 550 (alcoholic package), AED 195 for kids (ages four to 11; three and under are free)
  • Festive cocktails available on Friday, 24th December from AED 65
  • All packages include complimentary access to The Lost Chambers Aquarium
  • Entertainment: Live entertainment and a Santa appearance
  • Pre-payment is required to book
  • Menu highlights include classic British pies, a delectable roast station, and a sumptuous dessert buffet

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Festive Dinner – 24th, 25thand 26thDecember

  • Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
  • À la carte menu and festive specials available
  • Festive cocktails available from AED 65
  • No age policy
  • Entertainment: Live entertainment and a Santa appearance (24th and 25th December)
  • Menu highlights include Scottish salmon with caviar, beef wellington with truffle mash and a special Dark chocolate Wellington pudding

Bread Street Kitchen & Bar Boxing Day Roast – 26thDecember

  • Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Ramsay’s Roast menu with all the trimmings for AED 135 per person (excluding beverages)
  • Signature Roast cocktails, BSK G’n’T or Bloody Mary, two for AED 70
  • Entertainment: Festive background music
  • No age policy

RONDA LOCATELLI

At Ronda Locatelli guests will be transported this Christmas to a charming and romantic Italian town, in an inviting space filled with holiday cheer. Giorgio Locatelli’s team are introducing Italian festive favourites such as pan-fried seared scallops, homemade tortelli and a semifreddo al panettone for dessert. Ronda Locatelli’s wine list features Italy’s finest vineyards, and a special Festive mocktail and cocktail menu will be available.

Festive Season at Ronda Locatelli – 24th, 25thand 26thDecember

  • Time: 12:00pm – 11:00pm daily
  • À la carte menu and special Italian festive dishes
  • No age policy
  • Entertainment: Live performance and a Santa appearance (24th and 25th evening)

OSSIANO

Foodies of the world rejoice: Dubai’s award-winning underwater restaurant, Ossiano, is inviting you on a captivating journey guaranteed to thrill all of the senses. Surrounded by the breathtaking views of The Ambassador Lagoon and its mesmerising ocean life, guests will indulge in a special menu devised by Chef De Cuisine, Chris Malone. The beautifully crafted experience combines avant-garde elements with elegance and precision to create plates with a refined and classic aesthetic, making the visit a unique and memorable one.

Ossiano Christmas Eve Lunch – 24thDecember

  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Festive inspired 5 course set-menu for AED 540 per person (excluding beverages)
  • Ages 10 years and above
  • Menu highlights include red snapper nashi pear, blue lobster winter turnip and jasmine, and Poulet nour stuffed with truffle and foie gras cranberry

Ossiano Christmas Eve Dinner – 24thDecember

  • Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Festive inspired 7 course set-menu for AED 895per person (excluding beverages)
  • Ages 10 years and above
  • Entertainment: Resident DJ
  • Menu highlights include red snapper nashi pear, blue lobster winter turnip and jasmine, and Poulet nour stuffed with truffle and foie gras cranberry

Ossiano Christmas Day Lunch – 25thDecember

  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Festive inspired 5 course set-menu for AED 640 per person (food + welcome drink; excluding beverages)
  • Ages 10 years and above
  • Menu highlights include red snapper nashi pear, blue lobster winter turnip and jasmine, and Poulet nour stuffed with truffle and foie gras cranberry

Ossiano Christmas Day Dinner – 25thDecember

  • Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Festive inspired 7 course set-menu for AED 895per person (excluding beverages)
  • Ages 10 years and above
  • Entertainment: Resident DJ
  • Menu highlights include red snapper nashi pear, blue lobster winter turnip and jasmine, and Poulet nour stuffed with truffle and foie gras cranberry

Speciality Restaurants

AYAMNA

Celebrate a special Christmas Eve at Dubai’s favourite Lebanese restaurant. Enjoy authentic Lebanese cuisine in an unbelievably stunning setting with a festive menu featuring classic favourites served in a contemporary fashion including signature dishes such as mouth-watering mezze, baked puff pastry ouzi rice and Chef Ali’s incredible shrimp kunafa.

Christmas Eve Dinner at Ayamna

  • Time: 6:00pm – 12:00am
  • À la carte menu, including festive specials
  • Entertainment: Resident DJ and an oud player

SEAFIRE STEAKHOUSE & BAR

Seafire Steakhouse & Bar is the perfect location to spend a memorable Christmas with friends and dear ones. Guests can tuck into sumptuous dishes, including braised short rib croquettes, a festive turkey roast with all the trimmings, and a selection of delectable desserts.

Seafire Steakhouse & Bar Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Lunch – 24thand 25thDecember

  • Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • À la carte menu, including festive inspired dishes
  • No age policy
  • Entertainment: Jazz band and an appearance from Santa

Seafire Steakhouse & Bar Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dinner – 24thand 25thDecember

  • Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
  • À la carte menu, including festive inspired dishes
  • Ages 10 years and above after 8pm
  • Entertainment: Jazz band and an appearance from Santa

WHITE RESTAURANT

Dubai’s most stylish beach-side venue, WHITE Restaurant will host a spectacular Christmas edition brunch, with festive cocktails and dishes to celebrate the season in style.

WHITE Restaurant Christmas Brunch – 24thand 25thDecember

  • Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Christmas brunch from AED 245 (non-alcoholic package), AED 425 (alcoholic package), AED 545 (champagne package)
  • Ages 12 years and above (12-20 years old can only book the non-alcoholic package)
  • Entertainment: Resident DJ and live entertainment
  • Menu highlights include festive cocktails, burrata with cherry tomato, and salmon tacos

Casual Dining Restaurants

SAFFRON

Saffron celebrates the holiday season with a special festive-inspired brunch and festive dinner available from 24thand 25th December. Join Santa and his elves for an unforgettable feast of food, drinks and holiday fun. Eat, drink and be merry at Saffron this Christmas.

Saffron Christmas Brunch 2.0 – 24thand 25thDecember

  • Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
  • AED 595 per person
  • 21+ only
  • Entertainment: Resident DJ, Christmas-themed photo opps, festive dancers and live music
  • Menu highlights include roast turkey, Oyster station, festive delicacies and a wide variety of delicious, mouth-watering desserts

Saffron Festive Buffet Dinner – 24thand 25thDecember

  • Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
  • AED 355 for adults, AED 117.50 for kids (ages four to 11; three and under are free)
  • No age policy
  • Entertainment: Festive background music and a Santa appearance
  • Menu highlights include traditional Christmas fare such as roast turkey alongside international favourites, and a multitude of desserts

WAVEHOUSE

Having hit the jackpot in creating the perfect blend of entertainment and dining options for all generations, family-friendly Wavehouse will be serving its all-encompassing à la carte menu alongside a festive set sharing menu (pre-booking only, minimum 10 guests). Wavehouse will be showcasing a larger than life Christmas tree featuring special baubles with prizes inside for guests, including resorts stays, dolphin experiences and much more. Spend a minimum of AED 1,000 to be included in the prize draw taking place every Friday throughout December.

Festive Season at Wavehouse – 1stto 31stDecember

  • Time: 12:00pm – 11:00 daily
  • À la carte menu and festive dishes available
  • Festive set menus from AED 149, AED 199, and AED 249 per person, includes one glass of complimentary mulled wine (pre-booking required, minimum 10 guests)
    • AED 199 set menu includes AED 20 arcade credit per person
  • No age policy
  • Entertainment: Live performances all month, Friday Christmas tree giveaway
  • Waverider, bowling, and ‘Level’s arcade games

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About Atlantis, The Palm Dubai 

Located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai, Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region. Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 22 hectares of waterpark amusement at Atlantis Aquaventure, all within a 46-hectare site. It is home to one of the biggest waterparks in the world and the one of the largest open-air marine habitats, with more than 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Aquaventure Waterpark features 23.5 million litres of fresh water used to power 105 thrilling waterslides and attractions, including several world record-breaking slides, and two river rides featuring tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white-water chargers. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin conservation and education habitat, and Sea Lion Point were created to provide guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about some of nature’s most friendly mammals. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops as well as extensive meeting and convention facilities. Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the culinary destination in the region where guests can take their pick from a collection of 29 world-renowned restaurants including Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Hakkasan, Nobu, Ronda Locatelli, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar and the award-winning underwater restaurant, Ossiano. Atlantis is also home to a buzzing nightlife scene with entertainment destination Wavehouse offering something for everyone, while WHITE Beach & Restaurant is the perfect place to unwind with a drink as the sun slips into the Arabian Sea.

The Ayurveda Experience Varaasa

Heritage Ayurveda 

Brand Roots:  

Varaasa is a brand from The Ayurveda Experience– the world’s first & largest online global platform/house of brands, based out of India to popularize the over-5000-year-old science of Ayurveda. TAE has helped more than 4,00,000 customers to discover this ancient Indian science of life and experience Ayurveda through authentic educational content, products & more in North America, Australia, Europe and now India. 

Essence & Core Values 

Natural & Authentic 

Passionately focused on the purity of all ingredients employed & efficacy of all formulations, Varaasa strictly maintains a ‘100% Natural’ Standard. 
Unlike any other modern Ayurvedic brand, Varaasa’s portfolio of products are free of any kinds of chemicals, toxins, sulfates, mineral oils, heavy metals that might even be remotely harmful to humans or nature. Reflecting the true traditional essence of Ayurveda, Varaasa has a strict policy towards abstaining from animal testing. All ingredients and preparation techniques stay true & integral with the details described in the ancient texts, with the exception of use of endangered ingredients. 

Product Formulation 

The authentic ingredients & methods of preparation are backed by stringent modern lab testing. The traditional ‘Taila-Paak-Vidhi’ & other traditional methods prescribed in the ancient texts are followed diligently. Each product undergoes three levels of testing. These high-end processes ensure the premium quality & commitment behind each product. Only the right quality herb, with the desired potency makes it as an ingredient to a formula. The finished product itself goes through multiple tests & only the batch that meets the highest standards is ever bottled or packed. 

Product Quality 

Following the principles of ‘Athithi Devo Bhava’, India has always sent the best of the best of its harvest for recipients across the globe. However, this time, Varaasa decided to bring the same premium products with an export quality finish to India, for India, from India – the land of its genesis, formulated with the same love and care for the people that birthed the soul of Ayurveda!  

 Product Range 

Varaasa presents a unique range of Ayurvedic products covering both health concerns such as joint pain as well as beauty concerns such as acne, pigmentation and hair thinning. A comprehensive range of Face Care, Eye Care, Hair Care and Body Care, Pain Relief products are available on their website at tae.in. 

  • The Ayurveda Experience Ashwanyam Ashwagandha-Rich Body Oil, INR 699
  • The Varaasa Wand – Foot Massager, INR 899
  • The Varaasa Wand – Face Massager, INR 899
  • The Varaasa Wand – Face & Body Massager, INR 999
  • The Ayurveda Experience Saparnis Spotzit-Adieu Essence for Oily Skin (3), INR 699
  • The Ayurveda Experience Safranyam Saffron-Light Facial-Halo – Face Oil Moisturizer, INR 649
  • The Ayurveda Experience Manjasvini Overnight Glow Elixir, INR 699
  • The Ayurveda Experience Lunalight Anti-Dark Spots Masque, INR 799
  • The Ayurveda Experience Kalaunya Black-Seed Root-Boost Hair Potion, INR 599

The two signature product ranges are Proprietary and Classical.  

The proprietary range consists of Varaasa’s own oils made using ancient ingredients and preparation methodology based on formulas mentioned in the texts.  

These products provide a great sensorial experience, mood & spirit enhancing fragrances while being modern and convenient to use. The Classical range has purely classical, largely therapeutic products that smell and feel truly ‘Ayurvedic’ and are proven concepts for thousands of years!  

Both product ranges pay homage to the classical formulations as listed in ancient Ayurvedic texts such as Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Brihat Bhaishajya Ratnakara, Bhava Prakasha, Charaka Samihita, Chakradatta, Sahasrayoga, Sharangadhara Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Yogaratnakara, Rastarangini and Ashtangahridayam.  

Varaasa truly encompasses the art of living & helps the modern consumer to discover how to care & preserve. 

adidas & Beyoncé launch Fifth Collaborative IVY PARK Collection “HALLS OF IVY”

adidas x IVY PARK celebrates the end of the year with its fifth collaborative collection called HALLS of IVY. The inclusive collection unites all people, regardless of background, class, color or creed, as a community that fosters each individual’s creative endeavor. Not bound by any labels or format, HALLS of IVY is the figurative space that is somewhere between where you are now, and where you aspire to be. Described by some as a club, others as a collective, HALLS of IVY is a boundless, unconfined place where everyone is welcome.

CAMPAIGN: WELCOME TO THE HALLS OF IVY

The collection is accompanied by a campaign inspired by the tagline, “Welcome to the HALLS of IVY.” The campaign features Beyoncé, Natalia Bryant, Ava Phillippe, Deacon Phillippe, James Harden and Jalen Green alongside a cast of diverse models.

COLLECTION:

APPAREL: adidas x IVY PARK’s signature vibrant color palette takes centerstage in this collection. Glen plaids, houndstooth patterns, and structural tailoring are reimagined through the power of fierce individuality. Highlights from the collection include: a patchwork puffer, a sequin duster, a bralette, a pair of knitted pants, a romper, a faux leather skirt, a bodysuit.                                         

FOOTWEAR: The footwear offering is then punctuated by the IVP Savage sneaker – an archival trail running silhouette brought back to life by IVY PARK in a Cream White, Wild Pine, and Night Indigo colorway as a new addition to the collaborative lineup. The collection also features an evolution of the IVP Super Sleek sneaker and the daringly bold IVP Super Sleek Boot.

The fifth adidas x IVY PARK ‘Halls of Ivy’ collection will be launching online on adidas.com on 9th December 2021 and will be available across select stores in India from 10th December 2021.