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Amid the Martian-like landscapes of Mleiha, adventurous travellers will soon find Sharjah s newest eco-friendly resort: the Moon Retreat.
The family-friendly destination is set to welcome overnight guests within the first three months of 2021.
When it opens, it will feature 10 single-bed domes, four family tents and two single-bed tents, each of which will be fitted with modern amenities. Most will also feature private pools, and guests will be able to pre-order ready-to-grill meals, which can be cooked on their private barbecues.
The property, which is being developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), will also feature a reception and community area boasting a bonfire and barbecue experience where guests can mingle.
Yogafest Dubai will go ahead in 2021 from March 18 to 20.
For the tenth time, the annual outdoor festival will take place at Dubai Internet City Amphitheatre, with a packed schedule of educational workshops, classes and talks on health and wellness topics.
In 2020, the event was cancelled because of Covid-19, and
attendees in 2021 can expect to follow strict health and safety guidelines. This includes bringing your own yoga mat or buying one
on-site, as no rental mats will be available.
The schedule for the three-day event has been revealed, with the
highlights including sessions on how to prime your immune system and combat Covid-19 through specific breathing exercises, shaking and sound therapy.
Who is Mohammed Hindash?
The Jordanian painter-turned-make-up artist was born and raised in Dubai. He graduated with a degree in visual communication from the American University
in Dubai, before he started his journey in the beauty industry on YouTube, with a channel that now has more than 68 million views and
1.7 million-plus subscribers.
He has worked in the worlds of make-up artistry and beauty photography, having collaborated with renowned celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Lindsay Lohan, Chanel Iman and Mona Zaki.
He also teamed up with Mac Cosmetics to create a limited-edition lipstick, which sold out globally in minutes.
In 2020, he became the first man to grace the cover of
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As almonds are lamented for their potentially devastating environmental impact, and the debate over whether or not soya is healthy rages on, consumers are cottoning on to another star ingredient for non-dairy milk: the mighty pea.
Alternative milks are on the rise across the world. In Britain, for example, almost a quarter of people have made the switch from dairy, according to a 2019 survey by market research firm Mintel.
Over in the US, sales of plant-based dairy and egg products are expected to reach $5.2 billion by 2024, according to a 2020 report by Packaged Facts. The market research publisher, which covers the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industries, asserts retail sales of the products will rise at an average annual rate of 6 per cent over the next four years.