Obesity linked to fast food TV commercials

Exposure to television advertising on fast-food is linked with obesity in young people

A new study in the United States revealed that people who are frequently watching TV commercials of fast-food brands may have eating patterns that include many types of high-calorie foods. In addition, they may be especially sensitive to visual cues to eat while watching television.

It seems, TV commercials on fast-food restaurants are to blame for childhood obesity. Not only eating a lot of hamburgers, fried chicken or fish, onions and french fries increases the risk of obesity, but only watching the television advertising on such is linked with obesity in young people. Read more

For Parents: Managing Disobedient Preteen

In Dubai, bringing up teenagers and preteens is not an easy task due to the multi-cultural and multi-lingual mixture of the society. Different school systems contribute to the complicity of the issue, as each one imposes its own values.

However, general ideas for dealing with a disobedient preteens may help the majority of parents. These involve knowing that he or she requires you, establishing trust, determining how your preteen likes to be talked to, respecting the preteen, giving limitations, and teaching your own child self-awareness. Read more

Gulf Film Festival to feature free Children’s Cinema Programme

Tap-dancing turtles, cows on a caper, time-traveling laundry: 5th Gulf Film Festival lines up laughs, life lessons for children

New international animated shorts, endearing narratives to screen April 10 -16

Tap-dancing turtles, a cow on a mission to find its missing spots and a washing machine that features time travel as an option are among the stars of the children’s cinema programme that will screen free to the public as part of the fifth Gulf Film Festival in the UAE. All the films are brand new to the Middle East, with one film making its international premiere. Read more

Join Disneyland Paris 20th Anniversary Celebrations

Lots of surprises and new entertainment provide an explosion of magic, lights and color at Disneyland Paris

On April 12th 1992, Disneyland Paris opened its doors to thousands of eager guests for the first time. 20 years have gone by — 20 fairytale years, 20 years of enchantment, 20 years in which the dreams of millions of adults and children have come true.

As Disneyland Paris reaches this magical milestone, you are invited to join the 20th Anniversary celebrations from 1st April 2012, so get ready for lots of surprises and new entertainment, providing an explosion of magic, lights and colour. Don’t miss: Read more

KidZania celebrates 2nd anniversary and DSF

• Celebrations coincide with Dubai Shopping Festival
• KidZania® to be divided into seven continents, with themed décor and activities
• Entertainment activities and chance to win Treasure Chest of up to 2,222 KidZos in 22 seconds

The colours of the world, drawn from all the seven continents, will come alive at KidZania, the award-winning children’s edutainment centre managed by Emaar Retail LLC in The Dubai Mall, this month.
Marking the second anniversary of the children’s city, which offers the little ones over 80 professional role plays that simulate real-life professions, the ‘Colours of the World’ celebration at KidZania will be held all month until February 5, 2012, coinciding with Dubai Shopping Festival, the region’s largest shopping and entertainment extravaganza. Read more

An unforgettable evening at Cirque du Soleil, ZAIA

Not many modern-day world-class performances could be a better choice for a New Year’s Eve celebration than ZAIA. And when the circus is no other, but Cirque du Soleil, rest assured you are on for absolutely unforgettable night of magic, laugh and positive emotions.

The Canadian Cirque du Soleil was performing recently in Las Vegas, which is a bit far destination for Dubai’s and in general Middle Eastern party goers. However, a nearby permanent residence for the world’s most famous circus is open all-year long in Macau, near Hong Kong, at the Italian style inspired Venetian resort, also home to Asia’s biggest casino. Read more

Gifts & gourmet goodies at Dubai Marina Mall

• Gingerbread making, Cupcake decorating, visits from Georgie the Gingerbread Man, daily train rides and much more

Dubai Marina Mall, the popular lifestyle shopping destination for residents and visitors to the Dubai Marina community and New Dubai, has a cheerful line-up of activities scheduled for festive season, starting December 6 onwards.

Everything will be in place to set the mood for that special time of the year with gourmet goodies and gifts on sale in the Atrium, a gift wrapping station available on Level P and various themed workshops and activities to entertain the children. Read more

Top Christmas Gifts for Entrepreneurial Kids in 2011

Many online users in Dubai and wider UAE are accustomed to online shopping, as it saves time and efforts. Delivery is not a problem anywhere in the Emirates, because Aramex is fast in bringing packages to your doorstep for a modest fee. Already established and addicted online shoppers are aware of the Black Friday sales events hosted by Amazon this week , as every other last week of November during the past years. It is an exiting occasion, because it presents an opportunity to choose from thousands of items – some not available in the UAE and others offered for half of the price you can find it in Dubai shopping malls. Read more

The Muppets red carpet gala to headline DIFF’s Cinema for Children

• Animation, adventure, Vikings, Santas and more in five family films

The first big-screen adventure of the Muppets in 12 years will be the red carpet gala for the eighth Dubai International Film Festival’s Cinema for Children programme, leading a lineup of four special family films screening from December 7 to 14, 2011.

Directed by James Bobin, the first Disney-produced Muppet film stars Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Scooter among other Muppets, and Jason Segel (Despicable Me; Gulliver’s Travels), three-time Academy Award nominee Amy Adams (Junebug; Doubt; Julie & Julia), Academy Award Winner Christopher Cooper (Adaptation; Capote); and Rashida Jones (The Social Network; NBC’s The Office). Read more

Dubai Dolphinarium extends The Illusion Show

• Due to public demand Dubai Dolphinarium extended The Illusion show until 31st of December

Over 15,000 people watched The Illusion show by Max Stevenson at the dolphinarium during the month of October. And due to the public demand Dubai Dolphinarium decided to extend The Illusion show until 31st of December.

“It’s amazing to work at Dubai Dolphinarium and see dolphins every day. I like the combination of The Illusion show and The Dolphin show. Dolphins are themselves magical creatures. ” said Max. Read more

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