So you’re in the gym, you’re working up a sweat and you’re proud of yourself for sticking to your New Year’s health plan – but then you somehow land at a funny angle and twist your limbs, and writhe in pain on the gym floor, much to the entertainment of fellow gym-goers. Is it a …
What an incredible week it’s been: Chia has turned me into one happy chica! I have energy that lasts for miles and spirits that reach the sky. More importantly, cravings for sugary and deep-fried everything no longer nags me to take a peek into the refrigerator. With my newly found zest for life, I …
You know those evenings when you’re craving really good food, but when your friend/family member/partner asks which restaurant, your mind starts doing flips every 5 seconds, like a malfunctioning computer? “Reem Al Bawadi – Sheesha and lebanese! No, Sumo Sushi! No.. wait, Soho Gril…
DUBAI – One of the fastest growing channels of instant messaging, Snapchat, has launched many new features and has added an advertising turn (we wondered when this would come in) to its theme. The biggest addition to the upgrade is a tab called ‘Discover’ which enables snappers to explore a ra…
Move your hips to some Samba, get intimate with Salsa, and sway to Tango this Friday, Jan 30, at the Latin Art Fest at the Artissima Gallery in Al Quoz from 6pm to 11pm. It’s going to be an awe-inspiring carnival [with free entry] of delicious street food, live painting by Latin-American and …
For the past three years, the first item on my new years resolutions was “lose weight”; clearly it didn’t work because it remained unmovable much like the numbers on my dress tags. This year, however, I decided my new year’s resolution would begin with something even my skinnier self would hav…
Not a sign of rain [unless you’re reading this on January 19th, it’s pouring] and yet the sky is brimming with more than the colours of the rainbow. Fascinating movements, trance-worthy designs and an action-packed day of fun awaits you at the Dubai International Kite Festival 2015. The …
At 10,000 feet – the wind freezing cold in the middle of summer – you look down wondering how it will feel to let go. The door of the propeller aircraft opens and you lurch forward to the edge, sitting on the floor with your legs dangling at the height, hands cold and clammy, ready for …
It’s a story as old as time. Boy meets girl. Girl looks like a vision on the wedding day as she floats through clouds of lace and taffeta. They have beautiful children with rosy cheeks and musical smiles. Suddenly though, the girl in the wedding pictures looks like a stranger; a celebrity or v…
If any of you are like me and like to stay updated with gaming news, then you have probably heard of a game called HATRED. It’s causing quite a stir in the online community and if you watch its game play trailer, you can see why. Essentially, a game where the player is a mass …
DUBAI – Fans of popular arcade game, Tekken, in the Middle East, can rejoice as the new version of the game will include a Saudi character. Tekken 7 director, Katsuhiro Harada, posted a picture of the character titled “Shaheen” on his Twitter account. (picture above) Despite the st…
Imagine travelling without getting stuck in traffic, being able to sprout wings and escape from sticky situations. Imagine opening your eyes to see nothing but dreamy clouds with the sun’s rays just beginning to creep over the distant horizon. Flying isn’t just about getting from one place to anothe…
It’s that time of year again – the beginning. Common to see people scrambling to have their NYE plans in order to bring in the new year with a bang or a quiet cheer. We’ve got something for all of you – B-Change brings you our pick of the 7 top things to do in …
No, I’m not writing about how we went to the local store and bought ourselves some table salt. My life is more interesting than that. I’m talking about the elusive food truck everyone’s been raving about. The new reason people are heading to Kite Beach these days (besides the great weather of …
It’s that best time of the year. Christmas is finally here! Apparently, Santa rewards only “good” kids, I have the perfect way the not-so-good ones (like you and I) can enjoy ourselves this Christmas in Dubai. 1. Souq Festive Market at Madinat Jumeirah Madinat Jumeirah has organized an amazing aren…
Cloudy days, beautiful sunsets, blue skies and pleasant breezes – and a whole host of hair, skin and health issues to look forward to. It’s that time of the year again, the season that every person in the Middle East looks forward to – Winter! Here are a few well-being tips to keep…
Red velvet pancakes, cute babies, young and old couples, handicrafts, hand-crafted jewelry, room decor items, crafty gifts, hand-embroidered clothes, hand-made cards, home-made organic soaps, pickles, sauces, organic veggies, grills, charcoal burgers, waffles, fresh lemonades and heavenly milkshakes…
Imagine this: you’re heading off happily to university/work one day, and out of the blue, you trip and fall headlong down a flight of stairs. Before you know it – crack ! You’ve wound up with a broken ankle. Even in the best case scenario, you’re likely to be bedridden for at…
Let’s go to the mall. Let’s go to the café. Let’s meet for shisha. Let’s hit the movies. Our sources of leisure have become largely consumer-based. If we go somewhere with friends, it has to be to buy, drink or eat something. What about those pastimes we deem old-fashioned? Are these old-fashioned p…
When you’re caught up in the grind, when you’re preoccupied with the nitty-gritty details of your finances, when you seem to be obsessing over an all-important presentation, a soft tug can bring you gently back to reality. And this tug can come from the most unexpected places: reminding you of the b…
Pink. Fundraising events, walkathons, banners and outfits; all through October, Dubai is dripping pink. Brands display their alliance with spectacular activations and people show their support by participating and donning pink outfits. Having October as the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month is …
The International Coffee and Tea Festival, taking place between 12-14th November, is the most reputed caffeine expo in the Middle East, showcasing different tea and coffee brands. The agenda also included a barista championship, a latte art workshop, and seminars on how to make coffee. It’s a wonder…
