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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Safiyya Vorajee soaks up the sun in Dubai as she shares touching tribute to her late daughter Azaylia
Safiyya Vorajee paid tribute to her late daughter Azalyia while on holiday in Dubai. An Instagram post shared by the influencer, 34, on Friday revealed she had enjoyed a getaway to the lavish Burj Al Arab hotel. Posing in a coastal swimming pool with a picturesque sunset behind her, the beauty reclined in an animal print swimsuit. As Safiyya gazed up at the sky in a final snap, she told her followers that's how she remembers her daughter Azaylia, who died in 2021 at just eight months old. The touching caption read: 'You'll always find me looking up at the sky because that's where my favourite person in the world lives.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Azaylia, who Safiyya shares with former footballer Ashley Cain, 34, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at just eight weeks old which left her with tumours on her lungs, stomach and kidneys. She underwent several rounds of chemotherapy but unfortunately lost her life on 24 April 2021 after a courageous battle. Safiyya and Ashley, who have since split, launched The Azaylia Foundation following the loss of their daughter - a charity aimed at helping families going through similar struggles. The foundation has since raised more than £1.5million, with its founders winning a number of awards for their work with the charity. Just a matter of days ago Safiyya revealed she is at last ready to 'live her life' again after the unimaginable heartache she suffered four years ago. Accompanying a photo of her relaxing on a plane the 34-year-old penned: 'I love being up here with you. 'At the start of this year, I promised myself to try and live again, not just survive, but to truly find happiness even when I didn't know where to begin. I started small, with a routine, and every time I fell, I chose to rise again. You don't recover overnight. It's taken me years to even reach this point. 'I've worked deeply on myself, my healing, my purpose, my work, my body, and my mind. Five months into the year and I'm proud of how little I've fallen since making that promise to myself. Grief will forever live within me, but so does growth, strength, and self-love. 'Let me show you there is something in life called a rebirth. It's when pain doesn't break you forever, it transforms you. It's when you honour your past but choose to embrace life again (with my angel beside me)' 'Before flying to Dubai, I visited Azaylia's garden. I said my prayers with a heavy heart, always feeling the ache of not having her here or being able to share holidays together . But in the sky, I felt her with me. That connection is all I have, and it's enough to keep me going.' On a similar note, Safiyya told MailOnline in an exclusive interview in late-2024 that she finally feels ready to have another child after the death of her first daughter. It came after Ashley became a father for the third time last year, having welcomed a son called Aliyas with a mystery woman and another named Atlas last year. It is not known if Atlas's mother is the same woman. Accompanying a photo of her travelling to Dubai, just a matter of days ago Safiyya revealed she is at last ready to 'live her life' again after the unimaginable heartache she suffered four years ago Safiyya said: 'I think what you do with grief is learn how to carry it, and for me, always turning pain into purpose allows me to feel stronger. 'Every day is hard when you wake up in the morning, and it's just creating measures and putting different boundaries in place. 'As long as I'm continuing Azaylia's legacy, they're the things that actually carry me through.' She added: 'For me it (the idea of having more children) always goes round in circles in my mind, because it's a really scary thing for me, but I always believe that if I'm with the right person, I don't shut it down now,' she said. 'I'm open to that as well. I'm open to rebuilding our family and a home, and if I don't find the right man then I won't be, but I am open to that in the future.' And the star is taking things seriously, even exploring the option of freezing her eggs although she explained that a doctor told her it wasn't necessary. She told MailOnline: 'I actually went to one of the people who freezes your eggs, and basically, he told me that it's not necessary for me to freeze my eggs right now. 'I don't know the ins and outs, and I need to get more information, but he told me that if he took the eggs out, and I then tried to get pregnant with my next partner, then it could be the fact that there's not enough fertile eggs in there where you could get pregnant at this age.
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury land back at Manchester Airport following lavish Dubai getaway after confirming they've rekindled their romance
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury landed back at Manchester airport on Wednesday following their romantic getaway to Dubai. The boxer, 26, and the influencer, 25, have reunited after their shock split in August, with a source telling The Sun that they are in the 'honeymoon period again'. Molly looked stylish in a comfy beige T-shirt and trouser co-ord, and showed off her glowing tan after a relaxing week in the sun. Meanwhile Tommy opted for a white T-shirt and black joggers as he pushed two suitcases through the terminal. It was revealed last week that the couple had jetted off for a sun-soaked holiday to Dubai as Molly shared a picture of her kicking back in business class. After landing in the Middle East, Tommy followed suit by giving fans an insight into the setting for their holiday with snaps of the lavish hotel room he and Molly are staying in. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. He initially posted a photo of himself relaxing in business class before revealing the couple's romantic room with a snap showing their bed lined with roses and the message: 'Welcome back' Tommy too shared a photo of his accommodation's plush living space featuring marble flooring, candles and a bouquet of pink and white flowers on arrival. After sunset, the Love Island star revealed he and Molly are staying a short distance from the luxury Burj Al Arab on the coast, with a photo captioned: 'Like we never left..' Having rekindled their romance, Tommy and Molly have 'a lot to celebrate' following the success of her new Amazon Prime docuseries and his victorious return to the boxing ring on Saturday against Kenan Hanjalic. The trip marks Molly's sixth holiday of the year having jetted off to Switzerland, Paris and St. Moritz already in 2025. She too flew to Dubai with Tommy in March with their daughter Bambi, two, and sent fans into a frenzy when the family were pictured together at Manchester Airport. Molly later confirmed they had enjoyed a lavish holiday as a family and even referred to it as 'the best holiday of her life.' Taking to YouTube to address the trip she told her fans: 'I don't want you guys to think I'm not being honest about who went on the holiday to Dubai. The trip marks Molly's sixth holiday of the year having jetted off to Switzerland, Paris and St. Moritz already in 2025 'I did do a big talking section that we were going with Tommy but I didn't want to put it in the last vlog because I didn't want anxiety. 'The only reason I've not spoken about it is I'm not ready to. I don't know if I'm ready to talk about it, I was a bit nervous and I didn't need to explain that I was going with Tommy.' The couple went Instagram official on the weekend with a loved-up family snap shared to social media. But their split was branded a 'publicity stunt' by supporters in January after Molly and Tommy were videoed sharing a kiss at Manchester United footballer Luke Shaw's NYE party. In the final installment of her Behind It All docuseries, however, Molly revealed exactly what happened on that night. After receiving a call from her manager Fran Britton to inform her of the video, Molly was left shaking as she exclaimed 'No, oh my God,' after watching the footage. The influencer explained: 'Basically, what's happened is I've attended a New Year's Eve party and a familiar someone showed up 10 minutes before the countdown and that was Tommy. 'Basically we shared a kiss at midnight and it would appear that someone has taken a video and sold it to the press.' She continued: 'It was just a moment that we shared and I can't really explain it, it kind of just happened. 'You think you're having a private, intimate moment and nothing is private even in a room of people you think you trust and you know, people like to make a quick buck.' Molly added: 'I'd love to know how much they did make, hope it was worth it. But karma always comes back around don't you think?' Watching the clip she exclaimed: 'Sh**e. Ahhh no. No my God what? I'm literally shaking.' As Fran asked her to explain what happened, Molly swore that the boxer wasn't supposed to at the party and showed up unexpectedly. She said: 'He turned up at 10 to 12. I swear he wasn't meant to be there.' 'He messaged me saying "I am outside and I want to see in the New Year with you, I kid you not Fran he was there for eight minutes. He was literally not there. He wasn't there all night.' Since the kiss, Tommy has been seen leaving her Cheshire home and after sharing a family holiday in Dubai, Molly confirmed on her YouTube channel that the pair are 'figuring things out'. The influencer has now given more details on their reconciliation during her show, Molly Mae: Behind it All. The trailer for the second part sees Molly-Mae confirm she and Tommy are back together, while admitting she lives in fear of their romance being 'destroyed'. The former Love Island stars, split in August last year, amid Tommy's struggles with alcohol, which the boxer said led to him getting 'black-out drunk' most nights and neglecting his responsibilities as a father and partner. However, while co-parenting their daughter Bambi, the pair gradually started dating again and even spent Valentine's Day together at luxury country house Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire.
What's On
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
10 bucket list UAE staycations every resident should do
From glamping spots that unroll along the Ras Al Khaimah mountains to ritzy resorts that have become statement pieces in Dubai's skyline, here are 10 tried-and-tested UAE staycations we think every UAE resident should do. The splashy new one: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai Completing the oceanic-inspired trilogy Jumeirah first began creating with Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the Shaun Killa-designed resort resembles an avant-garde superyacht. Inside, the facilities mirror the wow factor, with almost a dozen restaurants ranging from haute Japanese fare at Kinugawa beach club to a taste of the Italian dolce vita at Rialto and Mediterrasian dining with a view at Kira. The three-floor Talise Spa offers next-level wellness and rejuvenation, while the Marsa Marina and promenade is a lovely spot to watch the yachts bobbing on the water. Insider tip: Splash out on a suite to get access to the exclusive adults-only Iliana pool club. Rates from Dhs1,575. The family one: Sandy Beach Resort, Fujairah A firm favourite with long-standing UAE residents, Sandy Beach Resort has long been the base of choice for families seeking a no-frills beach retreat, party people descending on the sand for the regular Snoopy Beats music festival, and watersports enthusiasts alike. Facing Fujairah's famed Snoopy Island, its stripped-back approach is part of the charm, and after checking in to one of the rooms or bungalows, head straight to the shorefront for a dip in the infinity pool, snorkel around Snoopy Island or sundowners with your toes in the sand. Insider tip: If you're serious about discovering the underwater world, head down to the Sandy Beach Dive Academy where PADI courses start from Dhs1,100. Rates from Dhs445. The nature one: Anantara Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi Sir Bani Yas island makes for the sort of stuff staycation dreams are made of, with its beautiful beaches, expansive desert and nature reserve home to 14,000 animals. There's three Anantara resorts to choose from on the island. The wallet-friendly Desert Islands offers a traditional hotel experience and is best suited to families looking for a solid base to enjoy the island's best bits. Luxurious beach escapes are best enjoyed at Anantara Al Yamm resort, a 30-key all-villa sanctuary designed like a sleeping village. While recently reimaged Al Sahel resort with its pool villas overlooking local wildlife offers a unique safari-style staycation experience. Insider tip: The wildlife drive is a must for an out-of-Africa experience of spotting cheetah, giraffes, ostriches and Arabian Oryx. Rates from Dhs575. The desert one: The Ritz-Carlton, Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah One of two luxurious Ritz-Carlton resorts in RAK, this desert retreat blends Bedouin traditions with five-star luxuries to create a retreat that feels worlds away from the city. Set amongst the beauty of a protected desert reserve, picturesque scenery and rich local heritage backdrop villas that come with private pools and gourmet dining that includes a seasonal Zuma pop-up and signature restaurant led by a Michelin-pedigree chef.. When you can tear yourself away from your villa, the desert activities range from horse riding and camel treks to wildlife drives, archery and stargazing. There's also the unique sensory Rainforest spa experience, where 16 different hydrothermal stations offer deep cleansing, muscle relaxation and stress reduction. Insider tip: Snag bicycles when you check-in and enjoy a sunset cycle along the track that wraps around the whole resort. Rates from Dhs1,862. The adventure one: Jais Explorer Camp, Ras Al Khaimah Picture this: a weekend out in the wild with a group of your closest friends or family exploring the mountainous area surrounding you. Wild goats are your neighbours, dinner is cooked up by your crew on the barbecue, and after toasting marshmallows you'll bed down in bunk beds in cosy containers out in the wild. That's what you'll find at Bear Grylls Explorer Camp, where your rustic retreat also means learning survival skills from lighting a fire to keeping calm under pressure. Insider tip: The camp operates seasonally, so May is the last month to make the most of unleashing your inner adventurer. Rates from Dhs400. The gourmet one: Atlantis The Royal, Dubai This glittering example of all-out Dubai luxury has become an international hospitality headliner thanks to its dazzling architecture, opulent interiors and expansive leisure offering. But it's the culinary array that makes it stand out. Some of the world's finest culinary minds have assembled at Atlantis The Royal, including Heston Blumenthal, Costas Spiliadis, Nobu Matsuhisa and Gaston Acurio. Soon, they'll also be joined by another culinary icon – New York's impossible-to-get-into Carbone, cementing the resort's status as the ultimate foodie destination. Insider tip: Don't miss sundowners at Seascapes, a secret bar on the beach where you can enjoy cocktails with your toes in the sand. Rates from Dhs2,271. The wellness one: Zoya Health & Wellbeing Resort, Ajman Priding itself as the region's first fully integrated wellness retreat, Zoya is Ajman's answer to an array of health and wellness concerns. Fusing holistic wellness with best-in-class medical practitioners, but yourself in the safe hands of the experts who can devise programs based on your goals, be it weight management, health optimisation or anti-ageing. The minimalistic space has been designed with peace and relaxation in mind, whether you're here simply to chill out in the natural surroundings or embark on a six-night detox program complete with body composition analysis, IV drips and massages. Insider tip: Their 'wellcation' package is the best place to start for those unsure of what they need, with full-board dining, oxygen therapy and a 30-minute massage included. Rates from Dhs470. The heritage one: The Chedi Al Bait, Sharjah In the UAE's cultural capital, The Chedi Al Bait embodies Arabian splendour. The 65-room hotel in the heart of the city is spread across seven heritage houses, each lovingly resorted as part of an ambitious preservation project. The former homes of distinguished local families have been enhanced with luxury touches befitting of a five-star hotel, while keeping the brand's historic design DNA. The resulting hotel is a refined take on traditional Emirati hospitality, where guests can take a trip through history at the museum, cosy up with a book in the library, and be pampered at the traditionally-inspired spa. Insider tip: Book one of the Khalid Ibrahim suites with a private plunge pool for the ultimate heritage-inspired sanctuary. Rates from Dhs579. The romantic one: Naama Beach Villas & Spa, Fujairah Unrolling against the backdrop of the Hajar Mountains and the Indian Ocean, Naama Beach Villas & Spa is upping the luxe for romantic retreats in Fujairah. The 44 villas are all finished in calming shades of caramel and cream and all come with private pools and jacuzzis – and even a steam room or sauna depending on your villa category, so you don't have to leave your digs should you not wish. Further relaxation awaits at the inviting main pool which gazes out to the sea, or the ESPA where wellness lovers can enjoy treatments like a salt stone massage. Insider tip: Those looking to up the ante can enhance their stay with a private dining experience in the gardens, by the beach, or served in-villa. Rates from Dhs4,140. The unique one: Casa Mikoko, Umm Al Quwain Part of the rustic, Zanzibar-inspired Kite Beach Centre is Casa Mikoko, a glamping experience of five chalets nestled within the UAQ mangroves. The chalets all come with thoughtful amenities like a tea and coffee bar, hairdryer and slippers, so it mirrors a hotel-style experience. Three of the five come with their own plunge pools, serving as a delightful spot to start the day. And all boast an African-inspired aesthetic and views over the calm waters that gives staycationers a tropical and instant on-holiday feel. Insider tip: Book one of the chalets with private pools and live like you're staying in the Maldives with an Instagrammable floating breakfast. Rates from Dhs1,200.
Time Out Dubai
16-05-2025
- Time Out Dubai
Burj Al Arab: 14 photos showing napkin sketch to 'seven star' hotel
Opened on December 1, 1999, the Burj Al Arab has since become one of Dubai's most iconic landmarks With its eye-catching dhow sail design and its own man-made island, it continues to be one of the must-see attractions in the city, and pictures of it have filled up many a camera roll over the years. For such a glamourous piece of architecture, its origins are far more humble with the initial sketches being doodled on a restaurant napkin by architect Tom Wright back in October 1993. The design was a spontaneous one that the architect came up with when he spotted one of the emirate's distinctive dhow boats sailing nearby while at the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club. The brief from the Dubai Ruler's office was to 'create an identifiable link for people around the world with the UAE' according to the designers WS Atkins. The first sketch of the Burj Al Arab was made on a restaurant napkin in 1993 (Credit: Jumeirah) The initial recognisable sketch of Burj Al Arab would have placed it on the beach, which would have meant that the shadow of the tower would have affected local people living nearby. Instead, the royal family of Dubai ultimately decided to move the hotel to an island site. Back in the early 1990s, the beach was known locally as the Chicago Beach and the project started life as a replacement for the existing Chicago Beach Hotel. Eventually, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum decided on the name of Burj Al Arab. A literal translation means 'the tower of Arabs' which reflects the original vision of the Dubai rulers for the hotel. Construction began not long after the original design was doodled on a napkin with building underway in 1994. A team of the best international designers and project managers from all over the world was assembled to manage the design and construction of the 321 metre tall luxury hotel. The Burj Al Arab became a Jumeirah project when the group was established in 1997. A man-made island was constructed in order to build the Burj Al Arab (Credit: Jumeirah) Burj Al Arab under construction in the 1990s (Credit: June G) (Credit: Jumeirah) (Credit: Jumeirah) (Credit: Jumeirah) The iconic dhow sail arrives at the Burj Al Arab (Credit: Jumeirah) Construction of the Burj Al Arab was initially kept under wraps, with not a peep until the world's media were told of the project at the World Travel Market Expo in November 1995. Somehow, no images were leaked at this time despite the scale of the project. All told, it took five years to build the Burj Al Arab with the man-made island taking up two of them. You might also like: Here's how to eat at 11 expensive Dubai restaurants for less Upon completion, a visiting journalist was famously so overwhelmed by the design of the hotel that she declared it must be rated seven stars out of the maximum five. Jumeirah, the owners of the hotel are quite content with its well-earned five stars and have never claimed it to be a seven-star hotel. (Credit: Jumeirah) (Credit: Jumeirah) (Credit: Jumeirah) The interiors of the hotel are the epitome of Dubai luxury with more than 30 different types of Statuario marble – the same marble that was used by Michelangelo in his famous sculptures – used in the walls and flooring. Approximately 1,790sqm of 24-carat gold leaf was used to embellish the interior and an estimated 86,500 individual hand-fixed pieces of Swarovski crystals have been etched into the frame of the mirror in the Junsui bar and the entrance. Skyview Bar once served what was at the time the world's most expensive mixed drink: the 27.321 (inspired by the bar's location on the 27th floor, 321 metres high) which cost Dhs27,321. (Credit: Jumeirah) (Credit: Jumeirah) (Credit: Jumeirah) Since opening in 1999, the hotel has played host to a number of iconic Dubai moments. The helipad has been repurposed as a sports venue on multiple occasions with golf legend Tiger Woods teeing off it in 2004 before Roger Federer rallied against Andre Agassi in 2005 to promote the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Formula 1 driver David Coulthard also took to the helipad in a Red Bull car to perform doughnuts on the iconic building. Burj Al Arab as we know it today (Credit: Jumeirah) Thomas Meier, Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Jumeirah, said that welcoming travellers remains at the heart of what the hotel group does: 'As we celebrate 25 years since we opened the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, we reflect on our legacy of excellence in luxury hospitality, inspired by the warmth and generosity of Arabian culture. 'This tradition of welcoming travellers to stay and share in culture and conversation is at the heart of our vision: to create not just beautiful destinations but spaces to connect the world.' Looking for things to do in Dubai? 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list 50 free things to do in Dubai Feeling the pinch? Enter free things to do Here's how to eat at 10 expensive Dubai restaurants for less Early bird dinners, lunch specials and more
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside Molly Mae and Tommy Fury's five-star £13,897 PER NIGHT hotel stay during romantic reunion
MOLLY-MAE Hague and Tommy Fury have jetted to Dubai after news of their rekindled romance was confirmed on her new reality TV series. And the love nest they've chosen in Dubai looks very luxurious indeed. 8 8 8 Businesswoman and influencer Molly-Mae, 25, who met the boxer on Love Island 's 2019 series, confirmed they were giving things a second stab on her Amazon Prime show, Behind It All. Now Molly-Mae has uploaded a series of snaps showing her taking a business class break, while Tommy has given his legion of fans a look inside the sensational hotel suite. The couple are staying at the Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai, and their room is a whopping £13,897 per night. On social media, Tommy shared a look inside the ultra glam venue, showing off a large bed with 'welcome back' on, and a look at the glossy living area. It features a high wooden table, marble flooring, and views of the Dubai skyline. It also has views of the iconic Burj Al Arab, which is sure to be a pull when it comes to attracting guests. Meanwhile, Molly posted a side-profile snap showing her donning a vest top while sitting in her seat in business class as they jetted abroad. Another Stories upload saw her stretching out in her seat while in front of the in-seat TV screen. The Maebe founder added a series of Emoji icons hinting at her getaway, and a source confirmed to us: "Molly and Tommy have jetted away to Dubai for a relaxing break. Molly-Mae Hague breaks silence on relationship status with Tommy Fury after reunion holiday in Dubai "They have lots to celebrate - Molly's show and Tommy's boxing success. "It's like they are in the honeymoon period again." And what better place to spend the honeymoon period than their Jumeirah Al Naseem hotel suite. The location features 430 rooms with prices starting at £885 a night. Molly-Mae Hague - Five Ways She Spends Her Wealth MOLLY-MAE Hague has raked in a whopping £48K a week. Yet what five things has the mum of one spent out on? A stunning home: Molly-Mae is the proud owner of her stunning Molly Maison home, a £ mansion in Cheshire. Hot wheels: Molly-Mae oozes cool mum vibes as she travels around town in her £193K Mercedes G Wagon - with her man Tommy also having a matching motor. Bottega beauty: Molly-Mae stumped up £6K for the stylish designer accessory back in January. Jetting off: Last year, the influencer splashed out on a private jet for her best mate Tayla-Blue's birthday Price escape: In 2024, she also used a private jet to fly to Ibiza for a solo wellness trip at a £120k-a-week resort. Molly and Tommy are staying in one of the hotel suites, which costs £13,897 a night, named the Royal Suite. There's another option for a chunk less, at £6,562 a night. The hotel also boasts divine eateries, including Rockfish and Pierchic, and is considered a very romantic spot to stay. The getaway marks another overseas trip for the mum of one this year. Aside from their Dubai getaway, and jetting there for work, she has headed to the likes of Budapest, Paris and St. Moritz in 2025. In January, Molly-Mae indulged in a luxurious "work trip" to Switzerland before Tommy splurged on a luxury stay in Budapest prior to his win against Kenan Hanjalic via unamimous decision last week. 8 8 8 8
