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3 days ago
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Staycation review: The Residence at One&Only Royal Mirage, revamped
An icon of Dubai hospitality of more than two decades, the One&Only Royal Mirage is the kind of city getaway that does city getaways right. This weekend, we're staying at the recently-refurbished Residence. The Setting Designed to emulate traditional Arabian architecture, the resort is an imposing, intricate facade, coloured in the typical stone with high ceilings, smooth arches, grand chandeliers, antique furniture, oriental furnishings and a kind of old-world charm. 3 of 12 Our area of focus, The Residence, is just one of three separate properties enclosed in the One&Only Royal Mirage compound – a more intimate, settled in and luxurious escape with winding hallways, shiny tiled floors and wooden accents found in traditional Arabian homes. Massive, aquamarine pools and a stretch of private beach add a touch of the exclusivity to the resort. Think desert chic, elevated. The Room Recently, the 48 rooms and suites of the Residence underwent a meticulous renovation, revealing a fresh new look that blends timeless Arabian design elements with contemporary touches. Our room, the Junior Suite, is located on the ground floor of The Residences, with a shaded patio that overlooks the gorgeous gardens and the pool. The room itself is expansive, divided into a sitting area and a bedroom. Wooden fittings, low-hanging lanterns and lattice partitions give the room an Arabian feel, while large mirrors, plush carpeting, curated coffee table books and the airy bathroom add a modern touch. It truly feels like a residence, somehow more boutique and personal. The Food & Drink The first night, we dined at Tagine, the resident Moroccan restaurant draped in cultural and heritage elements. The staff spoil us with keen, attentive service and we sample some authentic Morrocan favourites like the namesake tagine, a selection of dips, pastries and starters, couscous and tender meat – everything packed with flavour and varied textures. The next day we have lunch at The Beach Bar & Grill by Mauro Colagreco, a charming, nautical-themed establishment perched by the beach. Here, we sample delicious seafood cooked with bright, colourful ingredients and South American flair. Portions at both the restaurants are hearty and filling. The Activities During our stay, we're invited to join the Moonlight night swim at the adults-only Janoub Pool, located in The Palace. The night is crisp and pleasant, and we relax in the infinity pool followed by a quick dinner on the loungers of some of the bar bites – warm empanadas, a meaty burger and some drinks. The rest of the night is spent lounging on the sun beds, breathing in the nighttime air and the calm of our surroundings. We also have a couples massage at The Spa, a quiet sanctuary laid further and further inward for complete disconnect – a much-needed reset – and explore Sauce, the in-house vacation store. Besides this, The Residence does have a fitness centre with a trainer, a pool, access to the beach and The Library Bar for moody evenings. The Experience Right in the heart of Dubai Media City, a packed, bustling, corporate area, The Residence, and the resort as a whole, whisks you away to a bubble elsewhere, where the noise of the traffic, the haze of the crane lights and the catacomb of the roads is far removed. If you were dropped into the centre of the massive, sprawling property, you would never guess what lies beyond the rolling grounds of swaying date trees and the boundaries. Think long relaxing days spent by pool, glamorous dinner dates by night and total escapism. What to Pack Bathing suits for the pool, flowy glam for evenings and airy linens for daytime. What's On the Bill From Dhs900 per night – there is also the Summer Escapes offer, exclusive to this season. Enjoy 15% savings on longer stays, daily waterpark access, and evening drinks for guests at The Palace. Guests at The Residence can indulge in a 60-minute spa treatment and daily afternoon tea, while families at Arabian Court benefit from kids staying and dining free. Minimum stay of 2 nights. The Final Say What's On Verdict: The Residence at One&Only Royal Mirage is a city sanctuary done right. The Deets Location: Dubai Media City, Dubai Check-in/Check-out: 3pm/12pm Contact: (04) 399 9999 | @ooroyalmirage Booking tip: Grab the staycation offer for this season before it ends. Images: Supplied
The Sun
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Olympic champion and Tour de France star Remco Evenepoel's wife Ouimaima Rayane?
OLYMPIC gold medalist Remco Evenepoel is widely regarded as one of the best time trialists of his generation. And his wife Ouimaima Rayane has been supporting him through the highs and the lows. 4 4 4 Who is Remco Evenepoel's wife Ouimaima Rayane? Ouimaima Rayane, also known as "Oumi", and Remco Evenepoel's relationship is like no other. Oumi prefers to keep herself out of the limelight but SunSport understands that she is of a Morrocan descent and is in her early 20s. They grew up on the same street in Schepdaal, but became friends at the age of 17, before getting engaged and then married last year. Oumi once told the Dutch language magazine: "A cyclist was not at all my type, but a click happened. A deep connection developed between us." "The moments when we can go away together are very rare. Many friends of my age take trips with their partners. It's quite normal but, with Remco and me, it's not at all obvious. Believe me: our life is more boring than that of the average Belgian. "We spend more time in bed or in the armchair than many people our age. Everything is planned. We can compare this life to that of a family man. "There is nothing glamorous. We are simple people. His schedule is very strict, even if we try to find time for ourselves. We have to make a lot of sacrifices to achieve the goals. "Otherwise, we don't reach the top," 4 What are the cheating rumours? News roamed around social media last year that Remco Evenepoel and his wife Ouimaima Rayane had split after allegedly cheating and the fact that 'Oumi' deleted all the posts from her Instagram. This turned out not to be the case and the Olympic Champion addressed this topic in an interview. Evenepoel told Het Laatste Nieuws: 'Gossip and rumours are not news to us, even though it was extreme this time. That's how it has always been. We just try to remain there as a team. "Oumi and I discuss everything openly and without any hesitation, we don't keep anything from each other. "We don't stoop to that level and even though it sometimes scares us, we mainly laugh about it.' 'When I fell in April (Evenepoel fractured a shoulder blade and collarbone at Itzulia Basque Country, ed.), there was doubt. "Would I make it to the Tour? I only had two months, and I can count myself lucky to have a mature, strong woman like Oumi standing next to me at such a moment.
Metro
08-07-2025
- Business
- Metro
Shoppers rave about £22 Remington hair straighteners that are 'as good as ghd'
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Yes, ghd straighteners are great, but they also cost a pretty penny. So, what if you could get the same effect at a fraction of the price? Well, get ready to say hello to the Remington Shine Therapy straightener, which are on sale during Amazon's July Prime Day sale. The popular straightener has over a whopping 32,000 reviews on Amazon – with 80% of those being five-star ratings from impressed beauty fanatics. Better yet? Several customers say they are 'just as good as ghd', without costing well over £100. The Remington Shine Therapy straightners are currently an absolute bargain at £21.85 (they were £21.43 during Cyber Monday last November 2024), yet down from £79.99. What makes it a little different and, it seems, effective is the ceramic plates, which are infused with Morrocan argan oil to moisturise and add shine to your locks. When heated, the oil is designed to evenly emit through the plates and onto your hair. Remington says it carried out a consumer blind test on 60 respondents and found that the straighteners gave 86% more shine than the participants' own high-street versions. This straightener from Remington has an impressive nine, different temperature settings – allowing you to choose the heat that suits your hair. Best of all? It aims to heat up in just 15 seconds. buy now for £21.85 (was 79.99) – save 73% One reviewer on Amazon said they'd tried various straighteners over the years that left their hair 'straighter and a bit shinier' but the 'gentlest shower of rain' would turn their tresses frizzy again. But, they added, after using this tool their hair was 'much straighter and glossier' and still looked great even after exposure to damp air or light rain. Another said they'd been using a ghd straightener for years until they 'ran out of life' so they decided to try the cheaper Remington. More Trending They said: 'They're fab! The plates are infused with Argan oil and it makes my hair feel really soft. Wish I took a before and after but after sleeping with a tight bun in my hair, it took me about 2 minutes to straighten! So seamless.' Another former ghd user, meanwhile, wrote: 'After having a browse these came up with great reviews so for the price thought I'd give them a go and they are great. I have thick shoulder length hair and takes me less time using these to do hair and lasts days.' MORE: You need to know these five hair products beloved by celebs including Gigi Hadid, Alexa Chung and Kate Moss MORE: Move over dry shampoo: You need to check out this game-changing hair product Meanwhile, another reviewer posted: 'I wanted a pair of wide plate straighteners, and was debating whether I should buy the *well known brand* at £200. I came across these and, on reading the reviews, thought what the hell, at that price, it's got to be worth a shot. SOOOO glad I did. 'These are absolutely fantastic. I have really thick curly hair and in a matter of minutes it was completely straight and sleek. I honestly couldn't be happier.' Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: Get 1.36kg of chocolate bars for less than 22p each during Amazon July Prime Days MORE: Amazon Prime Day is here and the summer sale sees 48-pack of toilet roll reduced to just £16 MORE: 12 best early Prime Day deals to shop on Amazon now – from beauty, fashion to home gadgets Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
The South African
28-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
'What did Orlando Pirates see in this guy?': Khanye questions
Former Kaizer Chiefs winger Junior Khanye has questioned Orlando Pirates' decision to hire Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new head coach. The 46-year-old was announced as the club's new coach earlier this week. The Moroccan replaces Jose Riveiro, who left in May to join Egyptians giants Al Ahly. Since Ouaddou's announcement, Orlando Pirates have announced seven new signings. The team is set to camp in Spain for their pre-season training where they will play several teams. Speaking on iDiski TV , Khanye said the Morrocan coach will find it hard at Pirates given the club's succes. 'Pirates are a team full of surprises. The coach knows where he finds the team currently; he has to fit a size 7 while he is a size 3. Pirates have won five trophies, so it's not going to be filling Riveiro's shoes. He did well, I was a critic of him, but he proved me wrong,' he said. 'What did Pirates see in this guy? I saw his team (Marumo Gallants), maybe it's because he beat Orlando Pirates.' 'I saw him at Gallants, his team was playing with high intensity and they were the fittest team in the league. We know that our players will pull up their socks if they are coached by an international coach,' he said. Orlando Pirates finished second in the Betway Premiership behind Mamelodi Sundowns for the third successive season. Although they won the MTN8, the 2024/25 campaign was not considered a success given how the team promised so match. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The National
16-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Issame Charai lands new job days after leaving Rangers
The Morrocan departed Ibrox last week, ending a short stint having been brought in as a No.2 to Phillipe Clement at the beginning of this year. Following Clement's sacking, Charai stayed on to work under interim boss Barry Ferguson. But following the permanent appointment of Russell Martin, who brings his own backroom team, the 43-year-old moves on. It quickly transpired that he could go it alone as he was favourite to land the top job at Belgian side Westerlo. With Timmy Simons' position in doubt, it was reported they were considering the former Gers man as their head coach. Belgian journalist Sach Tovolieri is now claiming it is a done deal on a two-year contract. He said: "Issame Charaï's the new headcoach of Westerlo in Pro League! Agreement found between all parties in order to make it happen. Two years contract." Read more: Rangers confirmed the departure of Charai last week. A statement read: "Rangers can today confirm the departure of Issame Charai from the men's first-team coaching staff. "Charai, who joined the club in January to assist Philippe Clement, remained on the coaching staff through Barry Ferguson's spell in charge. "However, following the appointment of Russell Martin as Head Coach, it has been mutually agreed for Charai to move on with the best wishes of everyone at Rangers." CEO Patrick Stewart gave his reaction: "I want to place on record the sincere thanks of both the club and I to Issame for his work over the past six months. "Through the managerial transition in February and beyond, he handled himself superbly and was a real asset to Barry and his staff during their period in charge of the team. "As the men's first-team moves forth into this new era under Russell, it has been agreed between the club and Issame for him to move on. "For whatever comes next for him, I want to wish him the very best of luck. He will always be welcome back at Ibrox."
