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Gulf Today
21-05-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
Dubai resident loses 45.7kg, wins RAK Weight Loss Challenge
Dubai resident and Indian national Amrith Raj, 31, emerged as the Male Champion with a staggering weight loss of 45.7 kilogrammes and won the prize money of Dhs13,800 and also vowed to enter again in the competition to shed more body weight. Raj was one of top 10 winners of 'biggest losers' challenge – the 5th RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025. In the female category, Dubai-based Spin Ghatai Muhammad Yaqoob, 42-year-old Pakistani national claimed the Female Champion title with an inspiring 25-kilogramme loss. The nationwide initiative has been organised by RAK Hospital in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), Ras Al Khaimah. The award ceremony was attended by Khalid Abdulla Mohammed Al Shehhi, Director of the Representative Office, MOHAP – Ras Al Khaimah, alongside key dignitaries, healthcare leaders, and sponsors. This year's challenge saw an unprecedented 24,289 participants from across the UAE, making it the most successful edition to date. Ras Al Khaimah accounted for 49% of total participation, reflecting the emirate's growing commitment to health and wellness. With an almost equal gender split (54% male, 46% female), the initiative engaged individuals, families, corporate teams, and school communities, cementing its role as the UAE's most inclusive wellness movement. Participants who completed the 12-week programme recorded an average weight loss of 8.8 kilogrammes, with many undergoing life-changing transformations. The challenge featured both physical and virtual categories, as well as corporate and school staff competitions. A new family category, comprising husband & wife teams, saw over 100 couples participating. Top performers were recognised with cash prizes, healthy monthly meal packages, luxury staycations, gym memberships, executive health check-ups, and wellness packages. In the Male Physical Category, the top three winners were: 1st Place: Amrith Raj, Dubai – 45.7 kg loss, Prize: Dhs13,800; 2nd Place: Muhammad Nadeem Saleem Khan, Ajman – 38 kg loss, Prize: Dhs7,600; 3rd Place: Zubair Chaudhry, Dubai – 34.6 kg loss, Prize: Dhs3,400. Visibly moved, Amrith Raj shared: 'Joining the RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge was a turning point in my life. I began my journey the very next day after registering, and over three months, I lost more than 45 kilogrammes through sheer discipline and determination. 'At the start, it was extremely difficult — my weight was very high and even simple tasks like walking felt exhausting. But I committed to a strict diet, completely eliminating sugar and carbs, and made it a point to walk every evening after work, even if only for 15 to 30 minutes. Slowly but surely, I started noticing changes. Today, I feel lighter, more energetic, and I no longer experience shortness of breath when walking. This transformation has been truly life-changing. The challenge gave me the motivation I needed to take control of my health. With the support of a coach, I now plan to maintain and build on this progress.'
Time Out Dubai
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Where to find the best (and downright tastiest) cookies in Dubai
Do you love cookies? First of all, what kind of person doesn't? Sure, we're all about fine dining and ultra-cool restaurants, but sometimes you just want a gooey, under-baked sweet snack, and there's nothing quite in the same league as the glorious cookie. Whether they're dunked in milk, eaten at midnight, savoured or chomped in one bite, a great cookie never lets you down. We've rounded up the best places to find them in Dubai. The best cookies in Dubai Bake My Day Looking for a thiiiick cookie? The lotus cookie at Bake My Day is loaded with chunks of lotus biscuit and lotus spread for a soft-yet-crunchy combo that is impossible not to love. Bake My Day is located in Business Bay and Dubai Internet City, and you can order for pick up or delivery on its website. Order: 'The Lotus Cookie' a stunning creation slathered with Lotus spread. Available on Deliveroo, Talabat, Careem & Noon. Starting from Dhs13. Al Amal Street, Business Bay. @ Billionaire Cookies (Credit: Billionaire Cookies) Billionaire Cookies are overachievers when it comes to fancy flavours from Rose Almond Pistachio to Lemon Coconut Tart and Strawberry Marshmallow Matcha. The gooey cookies not only deliver on choice, but also on unbeatable gooey-ness and are easily one of the best-tasting cookies in Dubai. A design your own selection of cookies starts at Dhs52.50 for three. Order: The 'Salted Butterscotch Truffle Cookie' stuffed with a butterscotch and dark chocolate ganache. Starting from Dhs23. @billionairecookiesdubai Butter by the Dozen (Credit: Butter By The Dozen) New homegrown bakery Butter by the Dozen specialise in 'salt-kissed artisanal cookies' which taste absolutely incredible. As well as elevating traditional classics, the bakery have relaunched their signature ice cream cookie sandwiches which are officially are favourite way to cool off in the Dubai heat. Order: 'Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies' a fudgy and indulgent masterpiece. Available on Deliveroo. Starting from Dhs30 for two. @ Chubby Cookies Cute chubby cookies in a cup. Say that five times fast. These adorable chubby cups are something between a cookie and a cupcake and we can't get enough. Featuring all kinds of flavours such as hazelnuts, saffron, Oreo, and peanut butter, there's no way you can try just one. The build-your-own cookie box is Dhs75 for five cookies, and no, we're not sharing. Order: 'Planet Kinder' a molten cookie cup stuffed with Kinder chocolate. Available on Deliveroo and Careem. Starting from Dhs38. @chubbycookiesme Crème (Credit Creme) Coming in hot from London, Crème is now making cookie lovers' dreams come true in the UAE. As well as being a hit on socials, Crème specialises in ultra chunky (and ultra delicious) cookies, soft-serve ice cream and delicious coffee blends. Order: The 'Cornflakes & Caramelised White Chocolate Cookie', a cookie so good, it keeps flying out of stock. Available on Talabat and Deliveroo. Starting from Dhs26. @cremelondonuae Cuisine D'Amour (Credit: Cuisine D'Amour) This adorable gourmet bakery brings the very best desserts from Lebanon to Al Barsha (and the rest of Dubai). The cinnabomb cookie has us drooling just thinking about it: chock-full of gooey cinnamon flavour that will crush all your sweetest cravings. Order five cookies for Dhs53. (Or a cake, because you should definitely look at their cakes too.) Order: The 'Cinnabomb' cookie bursting with a special Dulce de Leche filling, complete with a crispy cinnamon sugar crust. Available on Talabat, Deliveroo, Careem and Noon. Starting from Dhs24 for two. @cuisinedamour For Real Dough (Credit: For Real Dough) Have you ever been making cookies, tried the cookie dough, and wondered… why do we need to bake this? For Real Dough pride themselves on being crunchy on the outside, and sublimely gooey and undercooked on the inside. Available as either frozen dough or freshly baked cookies. Order: The 'Nutty for Nutella Cookie', made with brown sugar dough and a gooey Nutella center. Available on Deliveroo. Starting from Dhs22. @ Silly Goose Where to find the best cookies in Dubai (Credit: Silly Goose) Known for their oversized cookies that prove size does matter, Silly Goose is a big contender for the best cookie spot in Dubai. The JLT bakery pride themselves on delivering that sought-after texture ratio, thanks to a crispy exterior met with a soft gooey inside. Magic. Expect fun flavours including 'Eminem', 'Marbelous' and 'Butter Me Up' to choose between (and go for the box of six available for Dhs120 when you ultimately can't.) Order: The 'Eminem', an M&M-stuffed, brown butter cookie with sea salt. Available on Deliveroo and Careem. Starting from Dhs20. @ More in Dubai 10 of the best bakeries in Dubai, as tested by us Tasty spots you need to experience 70 of Dubai's coolest cafés and coffee shops Your essential caffeine guide These 7 cool coffee orders are made for the 'Gram (and Dubai) Coconut caffeine cloud anyone?
Gulf Today
02-04-2025
- Gulf Today
Dubai court orders man to return Dhs13,000 mistakenly transferred to his account
The Misdemeanour and Violations Court in Dubai convicted an Asian national of seizing Dhs13,000 which was mistakenly transferred to his account and he refused to return the amount. The court also fined him D5,000 and ordered him to return the money to its owner. The case dates back to December 2024, when a woman accidentally transferred Dhs13,000 to the suspect's account via her bank account. Upon realising her mistake, she instantly contacted him and demanded the return of her money, but he refused. After several unsuccessful attempts with him, she filed an official complaint with the authorities, accusing him of unlawfully seizing her money. The victim confirmed that she did not know the suspect and had attempted to contact him as soon as she discovered the error, but he refused to return the amount. She provided all evidence of the transfer, including the transaction receipt and account details. On being interrogated, the suspect did not deny that the amount was in his account but claimed he had committed no crime, arguing he was not obligated to return the money. After reviewing the evidence and statements of the victim and the suspect, the court concluded that he intentionally retained the money despite knowing it was not his, constituting unlawful seizure of another's property. Consequently, the court ordered him to return the amount and fined him Dhs5,000.
