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Zomato Introduces Order Online Feature
Zomato Introduces Order Online Feature

Well, who knew they could do it, but they just did! Zomato has added another dimension to their ever expanding range of services. The global restaurant search and discovery app has announced that it will soon be launching its online ordering services in the UAE. Building on its powerful search and d…

Beyond The Malls: 5 Offbeat Ways To Explore Dubai
Beyond The Malls: 5 Offbeat Ways To Explore Dubai

The biggest, the tallest and the richest- Dubai’s never-ending tryst with superlatives makes it a sought after destination. More than one million people visit the Burj Khalifa every year. With its mammoth malls and shopping centres, Dubai has emerged as one of the world’s top shopping destinations. …

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A Replete Ramadan: Health & Hydration Tips For Summer

As we approach the religious month of Ramadan and the fasting that goes along with it, hydration is an important aspect to keep in mind. Our bodies can withstand hunger for many hours, but thirst is a whole different ball game. A Muslim usually practices his or her faith in entirety, which also mean…

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THSWKND: 5 Things To Do In The UAE June 11 -13, 2015

Happy Wednesday! If you’re reading this, you’re obviously lusting over your weekend and are looking for something for you and your friends to do. Fear not, B-Change has got your back. Here are 5 things to do in UAE this weekend: 1. Disney On Ice 2015- Princesses and Heroes Disney On Ice is back with…

Unveiling UAE’s Best Kept Travel Secret: Sir Bani Yas Island
Unveiling UAE’s Best Kept Travel Secret: Sir Bani Yas Island

Palm Jumeira, Palm Jebel Ali, the World Islands; when it comes to islands, Dubai has a long list to boast of. However, the archipelago of artificial islands has, for years, overshadowed what appears to be the most magical place in the UAE!  A place that takes you away from the hustle of the metropol…

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5 Easy Tricks to Stick to a Fitness Routine

Green tea, cardio, lush green salads. Feeling motivated to get healthy, one day, you get a year-long gym membership, vowing to work out for at least an hour a day. For 3 days, you set aside the time to stretch, run, pull weights and stay on healthy alternatives. Come day 4 and it’s ‘Hello, reality’.…

5 Offers At Yas Marina Circuit That Will Pump Up Your Adrenaline
5 Offers At Yas Marina Circuit That Will Pump Up Your Adrenaline

The fine folks at Yas Marina Circuit have been kind enough to share some really great offers with us. The hosts of the #AbuDhabiGP are making the venue a place to be all year long and with regard to that these offers should definitely make the ride to Yas Island worth it. We give you five …

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THSWKND: 5 Things To Do In The UAE June 4 – 6, 2015

Featured Image Source: http://www.masala.com/ Ah, Wednesdays. We lull and we daydream about the bustling weekend at work. Let us help. Here’s a list of 5 diverse events for you to daydream about: Desi Laughs feat. AIB [Image Source] Laugh away your stress as the famous Indian group, All India Bakcho…

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Be In The Know: 5 Biggest Summer 2015 Fashion Trends

Featured Image: labiosthetique.com.au A touch of tribal, a pinch of sandy Bohemian, and, of course, the little white dress. A lot of 80s trends are weaving their way back onto the runway this season, with a few distinctive changes, of course. Here are the biggest summer 2015 fashion trends :- Tribal…

THSWKND: 5 Things To Do In The UAE May 28-30, 2015
THSWKND: 5 Things To Do In The UAE May 28-30, 2015

May is almost over and the events in and around the UAE are slowly reducing as the holy month of  Ramadan is on the horizon. Regardless, we bring you a diverse mix of things for your friends and you to do this weekend. 1. George’s Marvellous Medicine LIVE Most of us grew up reading the …

THSWKND: 5 Things To Do In The UAE May 21-23, 2015
THSWKND: 5 Things To Do In The UAE May 21-23, 2015

Greetings plan-to-do-something-this-weekend person! B-Change has to put together this diverse mix of things you can do/should do if you don’t what what. Simply put,  here’s your to-be and to-do list this weekend Dubai , served ice cold. Whose Line Is It Anyway 2015 If you haven’t s…

Anantara Dubai's Promotions On A Platter For You
Anantara Dubai’s Promotions On A Platter For You

Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, East Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai has been kind enough to share their latest promotions with us. You’re definitely getting some knockout rates for all the various treats they have. Read on as follows: Friday Fork & Cork Brunch at Crescendo – last…

Wearing It Her Way: Aanchal Jaggi
Wearing It Her Way: Aanchal Jaggi

Endorsing the colors of life, Aakarshan is a fresh fashion brand cutting through stuffy, monotonous designs in favor of lively & easygoing infusions. Aanchal Jaggi, founder and fashion designer, translates vibrancy onto her pieces, as if they were a plain canvas ready to be splattered. Bold with…

Baking For Clumsy People - Red Velvet Cupcakes
Baking For Clumsy People – Red Velvet Cupcakes

This week, I decided to give Martha Stewart a run for her money and made my kitchen look like an isolated bloody crime scene [I’m so productive]. After an hour of prep time and two of my mom’s panic attacks, I made about a dozen of these cupcakes without burning anyone/anything [not to pat myself …

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5 Mouthwatering Shawarmas In Dubai You Need To Try

Shawarmas in Dubai are as common as cheeseburgers in the U.S. Yet, this famous Levantine sandwich is somehow immune to the sort of rampant commercialism that has seen the burger morph into the double whopper and the mighty zinger. Of all the vendors that dole out this staple wrap, none have dressed …

THSWKND: 5 Things To Do In Dubai May 14-17, 2015
THSWKND: 5 Things To Do In Dubai May 14-17, 2015

Making plans for the weekend? Well, we have picked out five very different things to do this weekend (primarily in and around Dubai) that should suit almost anyone. Your options are music, sports, arts and theatre based. Here you go: Nasimi Sessions Feat. Nicky Romero One of Dubai’s favorite E…

THSWKND: 7 Things To Do In Dubai April 30- May 2, 2015
THSWKND: 7 Things To Do In Dubai April 30- May 2, 2015

Fellows, this weekend Dubai is jam-packed bumper-to-bumper with  clubbing, comedy, racing and art events – here’s your to-be and to-do list this weekend Dubai , served ice cold. Blended 2015 Well, this is numero uno cause our good friends at Done Events have lined up a great array of art…

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Nooks & Corners: El Sur Dubai | Food Review

This week, we discovered the musical and culinary flair of El Sur, a quaint and ritzy Spanish restaurant set in the Westin Hotel, neighboring JBR. Kick back a glass of sangria, under an open-air terrace reminiscent of small Spanish cafes, and indulge in their appetizing tapas menu. How Much: AED 700…