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Time Out Dubai
6 days ago
- Time Out Dubai
7 Dubai Creek Harbour restaurants to check out on your next visit
One of the city's up and coming neighbourhoods, it's no surprise that tasty new eats keep popping up in Dubai Creek Harbour. Home to a selection of restaurants, you can enjoy plenty of cuisines in this neck of the woods, complete with a gorgeous view of the water. If you like this: These are officially the best restaurants in Dubai for 2025 If you're in the area and feeling peckish, check out one of these top spots and dig in. Dubai Creek Harbour restaurants Batoni The Georgian restaurant bakes its bread fresh every morning, so a khachapuri with truffle has to be on your order. If you're visiting with mates (or are really hungry), the metre-long kebab might just do the trick, or for something a little smaller, the shrimp or veal lula kebabs are also worth a try. To finish, grab a slice of the ideal cake, packed with condensed milk, crushed nuts and a layer of crispy meringue in the middle. Open daily 11am-noon. Dubai Creek Harbour, (056 229 4224). DUO Gastrobar Credit: DUO Gastrobar Boasting a menu of modern European cuisine with a slight touch of Asia, DUO's aim is to bring the essence of Saint Petersburg to Dubai. Kick off with a plate of fresh Dibba Bay oysters before moving onto the signature beef tartare with parmesan. Focussing on simple but effective ingredients, be sure to dig a fork into the sea bass with spicy ponzu before you leave. Open Sun-Thu 9am-11pm; Fri-Sat 9am-midnight. Dubai Creek Harbour, (052 756 7663). EGE Named after the Aegean Sea, EGE really leans into that Mediterranean vibe – think warm hospitality, tasty flavours and a whole lot of festivity. The menu is a proper celebration of the Aegean region, loaded with super-fresh seafood, sizzling grills, colourful mezes great for sharing and classic desserts. Everything's made with high-quality ingredients, so you know it's the real deal. Plus, they've got a great selection of grape, hops and mixed drinks to go with your meal. Open Mon-Thu 3pm-1am, Fri-Sun 1pm-1am. VIDA Creek Harbour, Dubai Creek Harbour, (04 572 9915). Kiyoshi Opening inside Vida Creek Beach, the Japanese restaurant is a great spot for an Insta and a sashimi slice or two. Offering a selection of deals throughout the week, take the fam on a Sunday so the little ones can get a free sando, or get comfy in a blue floral booth to tackle its Maki Monday menu. Open Mon-Thu 4pm-1am; Fri-Sun noon-1am. Vida Creek Harbour Hotel, Dubai Creek Harbour, (04 572 6578). Soul Green Calling all veggies, this waterside spot has plenty of veggie, vegan, gluten and dairy free dishes meaning that everyone is covered. From a vegan apricot and cheese bruschetta to a spicy cauliflower steak or mushroom gnocchi, every Plus, there's a sundowner buy-one-get-one-free menu on from 4pm-9pm Fridays through Tuesdays paired with a very impressive view. Open daily noon-1am. Dubai Creek Harbour, (050 747 6678). Vietnamese Foodies The family-run restaurant has a selection of outlets across Dubai, meaning you never have far to turn for a good bowl of Pho. Whether it's the slow-simmering 14-hour bone broth or the perfectly caramelised Vit Nuong Hoisin (grilled duck breast), the experience is as much about the theatre of cooking as it is about the food itself. Open Sun-Thu 11am-midnight; Fri-Sat 11am-1am. Dubai Creek Residences 3, (04 876 0438). Za Za Slice The New York-style pizzeria opened its second restaurant in Dubai Creek Harbour in March 2025, after it's Satwa debut saw hungry diners queueing around the corner to get in. Looking out over the water, there's plenty of indoor and outdoor space to demolish a few slices, with all the usual trusty flavours appearing on the menu. Whether its the stracciatella and hot honey calling your name, or you fancy an entire 14-inch pepperoni to yourself, expect to take on some serious carb-loading here. Open daily 11am-midnight. Dubai Creek Harbour, @zazaslice Hungry for more? These are officially the best restaurants in Dubai for 2025 Tried and tested by us 10 family-friendly Dubai restaurants that kids (and adults) will love Everyone will be happy, trust us 33 of Dubai's best burgers to try in 2025 From double cheese behemoths to meat-free monsters
DW
30-07-2025
- General
- DW
Saving threatened owls in Germany – DW – 07/30/2025
Across Germany, volunteers are going on patrol to protect owls and their disappearing habitats. Grazing areas often have to make way for new building projects. In the orchard meadows nestled between Bonn and Cologne, conservation volunteers Andrea Caviezel and Jonas Bode are on summer patrol—checking nesting boxes for little owls, one of the country's most vulnerable owl species. The carefully placed nesting boxes offer a lifeline to the elusive birds. With food availability and habitat quality playing a major role, successful broods—like the four healthy chicks found during one inspection—signal hope. The chicks are fitted with identification rings so they can be tracked by conservationists. These young owls will soon learn to hunt mice and beetles from low perches, provided the grass remains short and the environment intact. 🌾 Shrinking Habitats, Expanding Efforts But habitat loss is a key problem for the owls. Prime owl territory is rapidly vanishing. Orchard meadows, once rich habitats, are being cleared for development or left ungrazed—diminishing ideal nesting grounds. Yet, there's progress too: webcams now monitor the nests of Eurasian eagle owls, a species rescued from the brink of extinction in the 1960s. Today, over 850 breeding pairs thrive across Germany thanks to groups like the Society for the Conservation of Owls (EGE). With 75 nesting boxes in the Bonn-Cologne area and half already occupied, long-term conservation efforts are clearly bearing fruit. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 🏥 Second Chances Through Rescue and Rehabilitation But not all owls make it unaided. For orphaned or injured birds, rescuer Dirk Sindhu and his shelter provide crucial care. Each summer, up to 15 birds arrive in need—some pulled from rivers, others found weak and stranded. Using surrogate parent birds, including eagle owls and buzzards, Sindhu ensures chicks are reared with proper instinctual guidance. The highlight comes when a rehabilitated bird—like today's exhausted buzzard—is released back into the wild. It's proof that with compassion, tradition, and teamwork, even the most delicate wildlife can take flight again. This video summary was created by AI from the original DW script. It was edited by a journalist before publication.
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First Post
23-07-2025
- Politics
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Video games, education incentives: How Russia is recruiting teenagers to design and test drones
A new investigation has found that Russian authorities are involving teenagers in designing and testing drones used in the war against Ukraine. Young participants are drawn in through seemingly harmless activities such as video games, state-organised competitions, and promises of educational or career perks. Top performers from these events are often picked by firms linked to Russia's defence industry read more A new investigation has revealed that Russian authorities have been involving teenagers in the development and testing of drones used in the war against Ukraine. The findings, reported by the exiled Russian news outlet The Insider, reveal that teenagers are brought in through what appear to be harmless activities like video games, government-organised contests, and offers of educational or career benefits. Those who show strong skills are later taken on by companies linked to Russia's defence industry. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD ALSO READ | When Russia went to war against Ukraine and changed the world In this explainer, we find out how teenagers are being pulled into the drone programme and what they had to say about their involvement. Let's take a look: How Russia is using children to design and test its military drones The process begins with government-backed competitions that appear to be harmless and gradually lead to practical work with military technology. The report describes how video games like Berloga, launched in 2022, are used as a gateway. In the game, 'intelligent bears' fight off bees using drones. Success in such games can earn players extra academic credits and open doors to competitions like 'Big Challenges'. Top performers from these contests are often selected by companies connected to the defence sector. Notably, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for an increase in drone production. As both Ukraine and Russia continue to rely heavily on drones in the conflict, there is a constant push for better technology. Russia is now looking to its brightest teenagers to support this effort. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for an increase in drone production. AFP/File Photo So, how is this done? It starts with Berloga, where players use drones in fictional scenarios. The game has drawn hundreds of thousands of young Russians. Those who excel can earn rewards that help with school exams. These top players are then invited to join more advanced programmes, which are designed to identify talented students. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Notably, Putin personally approved the launch of Berloga, and the project has continued to receive strong backing from officials. Its biggest attraction, and what drives its popularity, is the offer of 10 bonus points in the EGE, Russia's unified state exam for high school students. According to the report, students admit the tasks in Berloga are challenging, but the chance to earn extra marks is a strong motivator. Teenagers are also helping to produce larger, combat-ready drones. A recent documentary on the Russian army's television channel showed young people working inside a factory that builds kamikaze drones. The plant, reportedly the largest producer of such drones in the world, is already under EU sanctions and has been hit by long-range Ukrainian drone attacks, The Guardian reported. Notably, employing children in military facilities that may be targeted during war breaches several international conventions. The footage showed rows of completed Geran-2 kamikaze drones and blurred images of teenagers sitting at workstations or assembling parts. The Geran-2, capable of flying nearly 1,000 miles, is based on an Iranian design and is now produced domestically at a factory in Alabuga, Tatarstan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Russia's state broadcaster Zvezda said pupils aged 14 and 15 are studying drone production at a nearby college and later working at the plant. The footage also showed young workers with their faces blurred, either working on computers or putting together drones. 'We were forbidden to say that…' Although these competitions are presented as educational opportunities, students who spoke to The Insider admitted they were fully aware their work had military purposes but were told not to say so. A resident inspects a damaged car at the site of the Russian drone strike in Odesa, Ukraine. Reuters 'The kids are actively involved in modelling components of systems for various drones,' one teenager said. 'I know of several people, at least, who were modelling UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle] components for major enterprises.' Another student said, 'We were forbidden to say that it was needed for the war, and we invented civilian applications. It's a children's programme. A project must always have a dual purpose, especially when you're a school student. It's an unwritten rule I've observed at every competition.' Some also revealed working within military sites. One student recalled that, at the age of 13, he trained soldiers in drone operations at a state-run facility in 2022.
