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Do Dubai Differently: 7 Sustainable Things to Do This September

Shop more mindfully, support homegrown businesses, discover regional art and reconnect with the outdoors with our pick of more conscious ways to spend your time in and around Dubai this month.

by Anthea Ayache

Humidity vs Curls: 5 Clean Curly Hair Heroes to Beat Dubai Frizz

From nourishing oils to frizz-fighting gels, these five cleaner hair heroes help keep curls hydrated, defined and gloriously bouncy when the weather has other ideas

by Claire Wills

French Wine Harvest Faces 30-Year Low After Record Summer Heat

France’s hottest summer on record has scorched vineyards, brought harvests forward, and left Champagne production set to halve as winemakers reckon with an increasingly unstable climate

by Nick Ames

Synthetic Skincare Ingredients: Are These 5 Really Harmful to Your Skin?

From silicones and mineral oil to fragrance, dyes and parabens, we speak to a beauty insider to separate skincare fear from fact

by Claire Wills

Inside Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas, the UAE’s New Mountain Escape

With lake views, stargazing decks, open-fire dining and 50 bespoke Airstream caravans, Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas is a new UAE mountain escape

by Anthea Ayache

Could the Arabian Gulf’s Heat-Tolerant Corals Help Reefs Survive Climate Change?

Corals in the Arabian Gulf can withstand water temperatures of up to 36°C and now scientists believe studying them could help understand what lies ahead for warming marine ecosystems

by Anthea Ayache

The Conscious Classroom: Using Technology to Help Every Student Thrive

The future of education isn’t about filling classrooms with more devices. It’s about using technology consciously to create learning that is more flexible, accessible and responsive to every student

by andy hearson

Hundreds of Vulnerable Houbara Bustards Released in Uzbekistan

Some 672 houbara bustards have been returned to the wild in Uzbekistan as part of an ambitious cross-border effort to restore biodiversity to the environmentally devastated Aral Sea region.

by Claire Wills

Why Sustainable Healthcare Needs Nurses Who Can Lead Change

Healthcare is designed to protect people, but delivering that care requires enormous amounts of energy, equipment, transport and single-use materials. […]

by andy hearson

Noku Maldives: Laid-Back Luxury with a Conservation Heart

Located on the secluded Noonu Atoll, Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection offers the white sands, clear blue waters and peaceful atmosphere […]

by Harriet Shephard