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Time Out Dubai
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
8 aesthetic reformer Pilates studios in Dubai
We're all in our reformer Pilates era right now, right? Keeping up with the craze, there are new classes popping up all over the city, and quite rightly so. But if you want the full experience, there's nothing better than a session in a studio as gorgeous as you feel afterwards. If you like this: 21 of the best yoga studios to try in Dubai So if you want to adjust your springs surrounded by pretty-pink walls, light-up mirrors and ceilings full of clouds, here are some of the most aesthetic reformer Pilates studios in Dubai. Best reformer Pilates studios in Dubai 11 Pilates 11 Pilates is all about reformer Pilates and offers a variety of group classes ranging from beginners to advanced and private sessions, the studio boasts top-notch equipment and views of Dubai Marina. Think neutral tones, huge windows and lit mirrors to help you work on that posture. From Dhs72 (trial class). Class timings vary. Dusit Princess Residence, Dubai Marina, (052 933 1528). Jal Yoga The Dubai Marina studio has it all from yoga to a reformer Pilates class that will *definitely* get you feeling the burn. A mixture of duck egg blue walls and white, the space feels clean fresh and striking, perfect for a mirror selfie post-class. From Dhs155 + VAT (single reformer class). Class timings vary. Trident Residences, (058 106 0693). KōR Pilates The new Pilates studio has opened inside the InterContinental Dubai Marina with stunning powder pink walls, lots of light and some very cute selfie spots. Offering a selection of classes, you can choose options for strength classes, stretching and beginner-friendly sessions. There are plenty of package offers to check out, from single sessions to full-time memberships. Dhs150 (single class). Open Mon-Fri 7am-8pm; Sat-Sun 8am-6pm. InterContinental Dubai Marina, (058 903 5912). Plume Slot in time for a reformer session this week at Plume, where you'll be half focussed on the exercises and half focussed on how unbelievably gorgeous this place is. After the class, you need to check out the sauna and the pool, before taking a moment in one of the cosy lounges to truly zone out. Dhs190 (single reformer class). Open Mon-Fri 7am-8.30pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm. Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah, (04 256 6349). Posture The studio is about as aesthetic as they come, with starlit roofs, huge lit mirrors and a gorgeous recovery area where you can pick up a coffee afterwards. Offering everything from reformer to sound healing and yoga, the team come from all around the world with some of the best technique in the business. From Dhs150 (single class). Class timings vary. Downtown Dubai and Palm Jumeirah, (058 515 0624). Pure Motion The stunning new studio has landed in Jumeirah Golf Estates, offering a well-rounded wellness experience through movement and mindfulness. Whether it's reformer or mat pilates, yoga or sound healing that you're looking for, this serene spot has it all. Offering single, five-class and ten-class packages for yoga and pilates, you can even book out a private session if you really want to work on your form. From Dhs165 (reformer single class ). Class times vary. Jumeirah Golf Estates, (054 233 6404). Sculpt Say hello to Sculpt, a new studio in Dubai Media City offering everything from reformer and mat Pilates to vinyasa flow yoga, barre burn, sound healing, candlelight aromatherapy and more. The best part? You'll receive a thoughtful affirmation card with each session for a little dose of motivation. Dhs150 (single reformer class). Class timings vary. Arjaan by Rotana Hotel, Dubai Media City, (050 650 3959). Studio14 A boutique wellness space with a community- focused approach, the studios are some of the best spots in the city for an elevated workout. Dedicated solely to reformer Pilates, you can expect expert-led classes designed to get the most out of the equipment. Located both in Jumeirah and Motor City, the two branches offer easy access no matter which side of the city you live on. Jumeirah and Motor City, Working out in Dubai? 16 of the best gyms in Dubai to try for your next workout Get ready for those gains 21 of the best yoga studios to try in Dubai Flow, salute the sun and stretch at one of these brilliant studios 10 creative ways to enjoy Dubai summer indoors (including yoga under the sea) Our AC-approved places to play
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Plume Launches Genesis Mainnet to Bring Real-World Assets to DeFi
Plume, a blockchain network focused on real-world assets, announced on Thursday the launch of its hotly anticipated Genesis mainnet. The launch, according to a statement shared by the Plume team, marks the "next generation" of asset-backed DeFi — tokenizing traditional financial instruments, or real-world assets (RWA), so they can interact with blockchain-based financial tools. RWAs have taken over the world of blockchain, as they are viewed as a market that could be worth trillions of dollars with traditional financial institutions steadily dipping into crypto. At the time of launch, Plume shared that it has already integrated with financial titans like Blackstone and Invesco, with over $150 million in utilized RWAs, as well as integrations with DeFi mainstays like Curve and Morpho. . 'Through Plume, RWA tokens behave just like crypto-native tokens, enabling users to seamlessly integrate high-yielding real-world assets across familiar DeFi primitives like lending, liquidity provision, yield farming, and leveraged positions,' the team shared. Plume announced in December that it had raised $20 million in a Series A fundraising round and onboarded $4 billion into its ecosystem. In the coming months, the Plume team plans to introduce newer asset classes and RWAfi use-cases, including tokenized art, precious metals, uranium, and trading cards. Read more: RWA-Focused Network Plume Raises $20M from Brevan Howard and Others Ahead of Mainnet Launch
Forbes
15-05-2025
- Forbes
Capella Taipei Is Taiwan's Hottest New Luxury Stay — Here's Why
View of the Taipei 101 tower from the Deluxe Skyline Suite. Taipei, home to 2.6 million people, is one of the most scintillating metropoles in Asia. A mix of Chinese influence, Japanese heritage and indigenous tradition, it's not only fun but also highly functional, earning it 'the happiest place' in Asia, according to the World Happiness Report 2025. From bustling markets and urban parks to some of Asia's best shopping and eats, it's worth more than just a stopover. And now, with the opening of Capella Taipei in April 2025, travelers have a compelling new reason to extend their stay. Plume, the hotel's all-day lobby lounge. A "modern mansion" that sits at the heart of Taipei, it was designed by acclaimed superstar architect Andrè Fu, the Hong Kong based studio behind many impressive projects in cities like Bangkok, London and Tokyo. An urban sanctuary with Eastern flair paired with a contemporary European atmosphere, it invites you to slow down and reset amidst the big city bustle. The atmosphere is welcoming and serene, with soft neutral hues, modern curves and bright, airy spaces adorned with evocative works of art. The hotel boasts 86 rooms, including 6 pool suites, featuring bright interiors with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Taipei's impressive skyline. Starting at 46m², they offer comfortable luxury with thoughtful amenities, while suites have generously sized 106m2 open-air layouts with separate living and dining areas and standalone bathtubs. Deluxe Suite A large rooftop swimming pool on the 10th floor is the perfect place to unwind surrounded by manicured hedges and vibrant bougainvillea — the property brings the outside in with potted trees and shrubs adding texture to the urban oasis. Numerous artists were tapped to create art pieces on display throughout the hotel. Elsa Rameau, a French Hong Kong-based artist, created a beautiful modern collage panels featuring vibrant blue magpies, Taiwan's national bird, on view at Plume, the hotel's all-day lobby lounge. A spiral staircase is an arresting feature that creates a sense of movement and flow, accompanied by a vertical sculpture by Joel Escalona, a Mexican artist, that complements the design. The entrance of the hotel. The property has five dining venues: Plume, which sits at the heart of the hotel, serves artisanal coffee and an à la carte breakfast in the mornings, lunch or tea in the afternoons, and transforms into a cozy cocktail bar in the evening. Heartier meals are served at Rong Ju, a Cantonese restaurant that focuses on elevated dim sum and regional specialties and Mizue, a Japanese restaurant designed to resemble a Ryokan. Rong Ju, the hotel's Cantonese restaurant. Ember 28, named for the symbolic importance of fire in Taiwanese culture, is Capella Taipei's international grill serving neo-classic cuisine alongside innovative cocktails. And Atelier Plume, a delightful pastry shop that will transport you to Paris with decadent French pastries. Capella hotels are one of the best when it comes to wellness programming, designing thoughtful experiences that are at once innovative and grounding. You can enjoy customized spa treatments aligned with the cycles of the moon, invigorating massages or relaxing in a floatation pod or Hinoki bathtub. The spa's design, with barrel-vaulted ceilings and gentle, flowing curves, is guaranteed to transport you to a different realm of relaxation. Left: the spiral staircase. Right: the spa. Capella Taipei is nestled in the city's vibrant Songshan district, a leafy neighborhood with historic temples and modern galleries and a residential feel. As with other Capella properties, you can join on-and-off site activities through "Capella Curates", a selection of unique experiences designed to give you a sense of place. The Songshan city walk, often escorted by the hotel's General Manager, Dennis Laubenstein, gives a great sense of the neighborhood and includes stops to visit hip boutiques, cafes and local businesses that give Taipei its signature creative energy. If you have time for a daytrip, don't miss the tea trails experience that takes you to the Pinglin District where you can learn about Taiwan's celebrated oolong tea cultivation and processing methods while enjoying sweeping mountain views. Learn more about Capella Tapiei on its website.
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Soil Launches on Plume to Provide RWA-Backed Yield Generation on Stablecoins
WARSAW, Poland, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Soil, a fintech platform that empowers investors to earn secure, predictable returns on stablecoins through the power of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), today announced that it is joining the mainnet launch of Plume, the first full-stack real world asset Chain and ecosystem purpose-built for RWAfi, enabling the rapid adoption and demand-driven integration of RWA. The partnership enables Soil to bring its fixed-income-style income stream on-chain through Plume's infrastructure - giving crypto-native users access to stablecoin yields backed by real-world cash flows. With this integration, Soil will be among the first platforms to offer RWA-backed stablecoin yields within the Plume ecosystem. 'Joining Plume is further validation of the significant uptick in demand for yield generation on stablecoins backed by traditional assets,' said Nick Motz, Chief Investment Officer of Soil. 'As the first platform to bring European corporate borrowers into on-chain capital markets at scale, we are expanding access to fast-growing private credit markets through a blockchain technology-enabled interface.' Soil's integration into the Plume ecosystem marks a pivotal step in delivering on-chain fixed income at scale,' said Chris Yin, CEO and Co-Founder of Plume. 'By enabling regulated, real-world yield products like Soil's to operate seamlessly within DeFi, we're expanding the utility of stablecoins and accelerating our mission to make RWAs accessible, interoperable, and truly composable across the RWAfi stack. This partnership also allows Soil's yield-bearing token to become interchangeable in the broader RWAfi ecosystem. On Plume, these tokens will no longer be siloed, with users able to leverage them within DeFi protocols, as collateral, or in yield-bearing strategies, extending their utility. Soil joins a group of projects launching on Plume's RWA-native chain, which supports everything from tokenized collectibles to regulated credit markets. Together, the two teams are enabling broader access to private markets by transforming how financial products are created, accessed, and used on-chain. About Soil Soil is a fintech platform that empowers investors to earn secure, predictable returns on stablecoins through the power of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). By combining the stability and compliance of traditional financial products with the efficiency and accessibility of decentralized finance, Soil helps customers grow and protect their capital with institutional-grade yield opportunities. Soil is regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). For more information, visit About Plume Plume is the first full-stack RWA Chain and ecosystem purpose-built for RWAfi, enabling the rapid adoption and demand-driven integration of real world assets. With 180+ projects building on the network, Plume offers a composable, EVM-compatible environment for onboarding and managing diverse real world assets. Coupled with an end-to-end tokenization engine and a network of financial infrastructure partners, Plume simplifies asset onboarding and enables seamless DeFi integration for RWAs so anyone can tokenize real world assets, distribute them globally, and make them useful for native crypto users. Media Contacts For Soil Monika Ploc, RF|Binder t: +1 212-994-7516 | m: +1 646-220-5665 [email protected] For Plume [email protected] View original content: SOURCE Soil Ltd.
West Australian
02-05-2025
- West Australian
Bar & Bites: Cider house rules and the best of the Perth Hills on show during Bickley Harvest Festival
There are golden experiences in them Perth Hills. This realisation dawned in Isaac Newtonian fashion, when an apple literally clunked onto Bar & Bites' noggin during a family fruit-picking session at Core Cider House in Pickering Brook last weekend. The cidery is one of more than 20 venues taking part in the Bickley Harvest Festival kicking off on May 3 and 4, before running throughout May. Team B&B was thoroughly impressed with Core Cider, from the (quite strong) sparkling apple, pear and ginger cider to the tourist-ready tucker, including macadamia crusted crocodile tail with delicious lemon myrtle mayo and Fremantle octopus with romesco. The orchard itself is stunning. Before hitting Core, we tasted wine at La Fattoria, a restaurant and winery an apple's throw down Merrivale Road. Former teachers Eric and Lucy Radice run 'the farm' — Eric's Sicilian family have been on the property for around 80 years, one of many Italian immigrants in the Bickley Valley. La Fattoria has 10 different varieties of Italian grapes, including Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and sun-lovin' Montepulciano, making 13 wines plus limoncello, grappa and an intriguing fig leaf liqueur. Another local winery is Plume Estate, run by relative newcomers in affable Dutch couple Marcus and Anita Geisler. Perched atop one side of the valley with sweeping views, Plume is a cellar door offering tastings and sales of estate-grown wines plus tasty plates courtesy of the Geisler's daughter-in-law Bianca Raub. Her speck and onion flammkuchen (basically a flatbread pizza) was excellent, especially with a glass of pinot noir. We also squeezed in a quick wine tasting at Lawnbrook Estate, which has a restaurant, vineyard and distillery on its beautiful grounds. Their sparkling pinot noir chardonnay, rested on lees for a few years, is a ripper. Bickley Valley boasts cider, beer, wine and, of course, spirits. B&B dropped into HHH Spirits, at this stage a big shed off Walnut Road to try Zimbabwean-born civil engineer turned distiller Hilton Izzett's liquid alchemy. While this is currently a much less polished hospitality offering than, say, Core or Plume, whisky and gin devotees should pencil this into any Hills itinerary. And given Bickley Valley is less than a 40-minute drive from the city, this unheralded slice of WA makes for a brilliant day trip. Visit for more. GLASS ACT IN THE SHADOWS During May, Northbridge mainstay Shadow Wine Bar is pouring all wines by the glass, giving patrons a chance to try some drops usually only available for those forking out for a bottle. The grape idea is part of the Coravin World Wine Tour, a global initiative from the wine preservation device hitting five capital city venues across Australia. This means Shadow will be pouring hard-to-find drops from the likes of Occhipinti, COS, Farvie, Ochota Barrels, Juniper Estate, Picardy and Dormilona. Located at 214 William Street, Shadow Wine Bar is open Monday to Saturday from noon until late. OH, VIENNETTA! A beloved dessert gets a local makeover with Chicho Gelato banging out a Viennetta gelato cake for Mother's Day. Nothing says 'good on ya, Mum!' better than a Dubai chocolate base layered with pistachio gelato, chocolate sheets and rosewater gelato. Costing $90 each, Mamma's Viennetta gelato cakes are available for pre-order until midnight on May 6, with pick ups from Chicho's Fremantle or Mt Lawley stores from May 7-11.
