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Topic: What we're loving

What we're loving: Maz Jobrani and write to yourself in the future

Ali Maziyar School of Acting for Middle Eastern People I usually hate it when people send me emails labelled

May 12, 2013

Arts&Life editor Ann Marie McQueen takes us through what she is loving this week. An online print-to-canvas service; nifty light fixtures, and writing a letter to one's future self and a funny web video about Arab stereotypes.  Read Article What we're loving: Maz Jobrani and write to yourself in the future

What we're loving: Planetary, Maher Zain and Nike Free 5.0

A handout photo of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi (Courtesy: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.)

Apr 28, 2013

We round up the items, services and places that the team at Arts&Life are loving this week. Read Article What we're loving: Planetary, Maher Zain and Nike Free 5.0

What We're Loving: Captain Tony's cruises, aromatic mud wrap and Skyscanner

Board a traditional Turkish gulet for four-hour lunch cruise. Courtesy Captain Tony's

Apr 20, 2013

A weekly round up of the items Arts&Life's editors and writers are fans of.  Read Article What We're Loving: Captain Tony's cruises, aromatic mud wrap and Skyscanner

What we're loving: favourites from Bride Dubai including destinations, registry, health, food and gown

The Seychelles is increasingly becoming a popular location for destination weddings according to the tourism attache Aliette Esther. Raymond Sahuquet / Seychelles Tourism Board

Apr 14, 2013

In this special edition of our What We're Loving Page, Arts&Life reporter Mai El Shoush tours Bride Dubai 2013 and rounds up the best items, services and products available to brides-to-be in the UAE. Read Article What we're loving: favourites from Bride Dubai including destinations, registry, health, food and gown

 

What we're loving: quinoa and The Entertainer Body books

Quinoa salad with pomegranate and feta cheese. Pawan Singh / The National

Apr 07, 2013

We round up the items, services and places A&L is loving this month.  Read Article What we're loving: quinoa and The Entertainer Body books

 

What We're Loving: A terrific kennel, Pocari Sweat and a great read set in the Amazon

Kerastase Elixir Ultime. Courtesy Kerastase

Mar 31, 2013

Check out our list of the services, places and items that we're loving this week in Arts&Life. Read Article What We're Loving: A terrific kennel, Pocari Sweat and a great read set in the Amazon

 

What We're Loving: mangrove kayaking, Dubai eco-stores and jet-skiing

Kayaking in Abu Dhabi's mangroves with Noukhada. Courtesy Maja Graso / Noukhada Adventure Co

Mar 17, 2013

The Arts&Life editor Ann Marie McQueen shares her favourites this week: Kayaking in the Abu Dhabi mangroves, an hour of freedom spent jet skiing, shopping and dining at an eco-store in Dubai and a long-awaited perfect tinted moisturiser.  Read Article What We're Loving: mangrove kayaking, Dubai eco-stores and jet-skiing

 

What we're loving: Dior Addict's Lip Glow, Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara and L'Occitane's Lavender Pillow Mist

Dior Addictís Lip Glow Credit: Courtesy Dior

Mar 10, 2013

We round up the items, places and services that the team at Arts&Life are loving this week. Read Article What we're loving: Dior Addict's Lip Glow, Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara and L'Occitane's Lavender Pillow Mist

 

What we're loving: Tunein Radio, socks, and Philips Air Fryer

Tunein Radio is free from the app store.

Mar 03, 2013

We round up the items, services and places that we're loving this week, and tell you about what we've bought, loved and decided we can't live without. Read Article What we're loving: Tunein Radio, socks, and Philips Air Fryer

 

What we're loving: the Move App, a steamer and Iraqi Maskouf

Move APP

Feb 24, 2013

We round up the items, services and places A&L is loving. This week: Move App, Teatro's fortune cookies, Iraqi Maskouf and a combined steamer and blender. Read Article What we're loving: the Move App, a steamer and Iraqi Maskouf

 

What we're loving: Bub's Boutique, 800 Thali and Bliss Fatgirlslim

Award-winning slings are among the numerous baby items available at Bubs Boutique. Courtesy Bubs Boutique

Feb 17, 2013

Every week we round up the items, services and places that the Arts&Life team are loving at the moment.  Read Article What we're loving: Bub's Boutique, 800 Thali and Bliss Fatgirlslim

 

What we're loving: Brunetti's brew, Circle Cafe and calming thoughts

Brunetti at The Dubai Mall. Getty Images

Feb 10, 2013

Every week we round up the items, services and places that the Arts&Life team are loving at the moment. Read Article What we're loving: Brunetti's brew, Circle Cafe and calming thoughts

 

What we're loving: South African butchers and the Fauchon Le Café

Sliced biltong. iStockphoto

Feb 03, 2013

Plus: YogaLife magazine and liquid laundry detergent. Read Article What we're loving: South African butchers and the Fauchon Le Café

 

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Mental illness or just personality traits?

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It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits.   Mental illness or just personality traits?

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Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015.  Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

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Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai.  Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Eleven of the Tamil refugees at Dubai International Airport before flying to the US last month. They were among a group of 46 Sri Lankan refugees, who were resettled in the US with the help of UNHCR. (Photo-Courtesy Red Crescent Authority.) FOR PREETI KANNAN STORY

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland.  Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

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Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.  In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

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