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The hall at Al Nadi Club in Al Ghurair City was filled with around 60 adults vigorously learning various breathing techniques. It was difficult to imagine that breathing could be so strenuous.

A picture paints a thousand words and painting is Bessie Salomon's way of expressing her thoughts, emotions and philosophy of life.

It is romanticism personified. Rich, vibrant colours and heavy, ornate furniture make this two-bedroom apartment a spectacular tribute to the vintage school of decor.

Her reputation precedes her. So busy is she that finding time for herself has become a luxury. Most sought after among fashion designers, brides, models and socialites for her makeup and hairstyling skills, her two beauty salons in Delhi are bursting at the seams: there is a three-month advance booking on her time at any given point.

Any marriage involves reconciling or living successfully with differences. It is the existence of differences that pose a challenge, internally and externally.

Intricate craftsmanship, pastel colours, rich fabric and smiling faces... the hotel has the famous 'Taj' signature.

Many people would not be comfortable with the concept of red walls. But Dubai resident Julia Stephens agreed to the idea to everyone's delight.

Space management is every home-maker's nightmare. Finding the right place for every item that makes a house into a home is a challenging task.

If, on a hot day you step off the steamy kerb and into the Fairmont Dubai hotel lounge, you will be transported into the cool-blue, literally! We are not referring to the air-conditioning system that would no doubt be playing its part, but to the hip, contemporary lobby.

A 10-day art and music festival at the BurJuman Centre brings together over 150 local and international artists who present a complete art and music experience covering the traditional, visual and performing arts.

In a country with a heavy flow of expatriates coming or leaving, many common concerns bind their needs. Access to advice and experiences on what lies in store or what mistakes to avoid facilitates the process of moving into another country.

In the age of rocket science, it would not be a wonder if one would require a Ph.D. to understand the intricacies involved in the art and science of reducing excess weight and coming close to an ideal body state.