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Alex Eala's visor is inscribed with the Tagalog phrase 'kapag lumago, hindi na hihinto', which translates to 'once it grows, it cannot be stopped'. Alex Eala / Instagram

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Alex Eala's inspiring Filipino phrases and symbols – and what they mean

From the sampaguita flower to Tagalog proverbs, the tennis star proudly carries reminders of home as she makes history on the world's biggest stages

Fashion & Beauty

From fitness to wellbeing, UAE vet clinics are no longer just for sick pets

Anjum Qadir, the creative force behind Ryu Oka restaurant at his family-owned Grand Dragon hotel. Photo: Ryu Oka

Haut cuisine: Five Ladakh restaurants showcasing the delights of Himalayan cooking

What is reverse SAD? Understanding the summer blues and how to beat them

Sheer milky pinks and glossy nails are on trend this season. Photo: We Nails

Do your nails need a break this summer? Tips and trends for nail health

Fashion & Beauty

Fashion editor's guide to holiday packing: Take a steamer and go easy on shoes

Fashion & Beauty

Summer nights: Warm and woody scents to try

Have we hit peak gym in the UAE?

What Gucci moving into Formula One means for the fashion industry

A view from a room at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island. Photo: Rixos Saadiyat Island

Nine all-inclusive UAE staycation deals to book before summer ends

Squeeze in one last getaway with offers that include unlimited meals and waterpark access

What to expect at Wynn Al Marjan Island: Entertainment and art to rooms and food

Etihad and Qatar Airways to resume flights to Bahrain and Kuwait

Middle East flights: Airline suspensions amid US-Iran conflict

Hotel of the weekBeach luxury meets Vietnam's cultural heart at Renaissance Danang Hoi An Resort

24-hour Airbus A350 test flight becomes second most-tracked ever

Jordan flight cancellations continue as Iranian attacks disrupt air travel

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Jacket, Dh6,426; and Bermuda shorts, Dh1,704, both by Max Mara. Bubble bracelets, Dh5,114 each, Alaïa.

Cover storySaba Mubarak: Portrait of an artist

The actress speaks of artistic inheritance, creative freedom, her Palestinian roots and the lifelong search for the painter she once imagined becoming

Scents and summer sensibilities: How to make perfume last longer in the heat

Uniqlo launches first standalone hijab collection in Malaysia

Can coffee replace calfskin? The entrepreneur betting on a kinder version of luxury

Summer nights: Warm and woody scents to try

Hand-embroidered florals meet precious gems in Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda shows

Photo essay: How a running club is helping Syria find its stride

Things to do

Liwa Dates Festival and other attractions will be more accessible thanks to the train station linking Liwa Oasis to the rest of the UAE. AFP

Things to do in Liwa Oasis as Etihad Rail brings forward station opening date

The Liwa and Madinat Zayed train stations are set to open on November 30, with connections from Mohammed Bin Zayed City

UAE summer camps 2026, from art-themed activities to adventure-packed weeks

Where to watch the World Cup final in the UAE - based on your vibe

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