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Indian Summer opens in Dubai When you think of Indian cuisine, a spicy curry might come to mind. Indian Summer will make you rethink about those favourite Indian dishes, as its offers its unique take on Indian cuisine. The newly opened restaurant is located in the heart of Karama on 17 th Street. With a spacious, chic interior and a separate banquet hall which can be booked by guests, it is already grabbing attention in one of the city’s most central locations. There is also a private dining room for guests who may prefer the same. The owners of Indian Summer are no strangers to the service industry. With nine restaurants in Saudi Arabia alone and one in Sri Lanka, they decided it was time to bring their food to the UAE. They’ve been in this business since 2005. Today the family run business is moving two steps ahead with the new generation. We sample some outstanding starters like crispy chicken and chilly paneer. One can choose from a variety of chicken and mea...

The Lotus Blossom mani-pedi at Tips and Toes was just what I needed to kick start the week. Those of you with equally unending to-do lists know exactly what I'm talking about. There is never any time for one's self let alone one's tired toes. Walking in to the salon felt rejuvenating from the start. The therapist starts by cleaning and filing of the nails. The treatment is enhanced by the salon's own signature lotions and scrubs. Its moisturising mask is used to ensure that moisture stays locked in. When the therapist suggests a callous treatment, I have to meekly agree. Here's where a clear lotion is applied to the skin which is wrapped in cling film for up to ten to twelve minutes. Anyone with dry skin cannot stop from hugging one's sole after they transform in to soft surfaces. For now my feet and fingers feel pampered and frankly so do I. The Lotus Blossom treatment costs Dhs. 205 and is the offer of the month at all Tips and Toes outlets across...