Whether you work from home or are simply looking for a place to sink in and read a good book, this is the list for you. We've chosen the the best coffee shops in Abu Dhabi to work in.
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The UAE is catching up with the rest of the world when it comes to podcasts and there are a growing number of offerings that will help you nurture your body and soul. Check out our list of 14 that are well worth your time. The Livehealthy Podcast We’re a bit partial to our own podcasts, which the team launched at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hosted by livehealthy.ae editor Ann Marie McQueen in...
FoodThe Best12 keto and paleo-friendly UAE restaurants
January 25, 202018 min
People sure are interested in the Keto diet here in the UAE: Searches for ketogenic have shot up more than 1,000 percent in the UAE over the last three years, according to survey for the new year conducted by digital marketing suite SEMrush.. And while lots of people may be eating paleo, the same survey found searches for that way of eating have fallen by 19 percent in the same period. The ketogenic diet recommends...
The Best10 must-read livehealthy.ae stories of 2019
December 31, 201914 min
We get a lot of great health and fitness advice from some really smart people here at livehealthy.ae. Here are some of the best of the year. Build a community Every person at some point in their lives has to find their place in a new situation. That’s why we loved the excerpt from Dubai-based Rachael Lynn’s book At Home Anywhere. The author, community organizer and writer suggests that you first get to know yourself – and...
FitnessFoodHealthThe Best7 big health and fitness trends for 2020
December 29, 201921 min
The UAE has seen exponential growth in the health and fitness industry over the last few years and it shows no sign of slowing down. We asked a woman who is always ahead of the curve – personal trainer, nutrition coach and fitness journalist, Devinder Bains – to talk us through the big health and fitness trends for 2020: all the new classes, gadgets and foods that we’ll be loving as we enter the new...
HealthThe Best8 healthy gifts that are made in the UAE
December 22, 20199 min
Sure, you can go to the mall and get your friends and family a tech device or some sports paraphernalia that’s been imported from abroad. Or, you could get some healthy gifts and support the dreamers/doers who are producing their own products right here in the UAE. Dubai upside down If you’ve ever dreamed about holding a handstand, this is the guide for you. Created by UAE-based yoga teacher Sarah White, the (Dh147) ebook offers...
FoodThe Best12 of the most vegan-friendly hotels in the UAE
December 5, 201918 min
Vegans are now spoiled for choice in small cafes and restaurants, but hotels have been slow to take note of the trend. That’s all changing now, as venues are realizing the demand for vegan-friendly hotels in the UAE. Here are some of our favorite plant-forward hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Arjaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi While Cafe 302 tends to be vegan-friendly all week long, the Roots and Shoots Night all-you-can-eat buffet has taken...
HealthThe BestThe best new books on wellbeing
October 21, 201911 min
To stay young, the 16th century Transylvanian countess Elizabeth Bathory reputedly bathed in the blood of slaughtered virgins. Juan Ponce de León, who may have accompanied Christopher Columbus on his 1493 voyage to the New World, led an expedition in 1513 to the rumored fountain of youth located on an island known as Bimini, on the coast of what is now Florida. To this day people still search for it there. And who can forget Indiana...
FoodMental HealthThe BestTravelFacial cupping at Zabeel House in Dubai’s The Greens
September 12, 20198 min
The signature facial at the Native Club, Zabeel House by Jumeirah, is one of the best I’ve ever had – and with my job, I’ve had a lot. It lasts a decadent 90 minutes and includes the elements you might expect (cleaning, exfoliating, moisturizing) along with a few of the touches you hope for (a head massage and a face massage, with no pressure to buy products). But the real kicker is the spa’s use...
FitnessThe BestHere are the UAE’s best boxing gyms
May 13, 201915 min
Boxing can burn 600 calories and up per session, all while toning your entire body. Here's where to get the best boxying workouts in the UAE.
FoodThe BestHere’s what you need to know about healthy meal delivery plans in the UAE
March 26, 201917 min
Healthy meal plans can make staying on-track just that much simpler.