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Time Out Dubai
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Chanca by Coya in Dubai
Before Chanca by COYA was Chanca by COYA, it lived many lives. First, it was the intimate dining room of COYA at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, before morphing into a private members' club where Dubai's wealthy residents enjoyed exclusive benefits, from Cuban rolls and special dishes to premium grape selection and total privacy. Today, Chanca is what COYA likes to call a dedicated music room. Offering up a daily line-up of guest and resident DJs, live events, and parties with premium bottle service and creative mixed drinks is what today's edition does best. As for the vibe? That depends solely on the day of the week you visit. Go on a Saturday night, and you'll get a cooler-than-cool DJ spinning popular TikTok-trending R&B tracks and a crowd of twenty-something Gen Z-ers wearing revived '90s fashion and comfortable white sneakers. (Credit: Chanca by Coya) And if you consider yourself 'too old for this', then Thursday nights would be more your thing with a laid-back yet very grown-up evening brunch offering up a sophisticated menu of tasty Peruvian food. It's a relatively small space that's enveloped by a golden glow. Deep red velvet banquettes line the walls, surrounding polished marble-topped tables, creating cosy pockets perfect for conversation or bottle service. The design plays heavily with texture. Think mirrored mosaics, intricate lattice screens and layered metallic finishes. It's glamorous without being ostentatious, creating an atmosphere that feels stylish. Chanca offers its own menu of Peruvian bites, different to those offered in the COYA restaurant, including a wagyu maki roll and sweet potato croquettes covered in grated manchego, sitting on a tamarind sauce and plenty of sushi. But let's be real…you'll be too busy dancing to worry about your stomach. (Credit: Chanca by Coya) Service is attentive, while drinks are innovative and well-priced for the location, hovering between the Dhs60 to Dhs75 mark. And there's even a dedicated Peruvian mixed drinks menu featuring unique ingredients like rhubarb, cacao and kaffir lime. The ambience feels both curated and cool, but it's not without its occasional crowded nights. When the music is good and the vibe is right, Chanca reminds you why it's still one of Dubai's favourite speakeasies. While it may have evolved from its secretive beginnings, it hasn't lost its sense of exclusivity – it's just been made a little more accessible. Its latest chapter is one of its most exciting ones yet – and one that delivers with style.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- General
- Straits Times
‘Adulting 101': Canadian uni offers classes for Gen Zs to learn basic life skills
Swathes of Gen Z-ers are enrolling in 'Adulting 101' - a course designed to teach students day-to-day life skills. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PIXABAY Which is harder - coding an app from scratch or grocery shopping? Surprisingly, some Gen Zs might argue it's the latter. Gen Z, or Generation Z, refers to those born between 1997 and 2012 . While some are already full-fledged adults, many say t hey still lack essential life skills. To make up for this, the University of Waterloo, a top-ranked institution in Ontario, Canada, has launched 'Adulting 101' - a course designed to teach students day-to-day life skills. On the university's website, the course description reads: 'From managing your finances, grocery shopping, keeping your laundry whites... white, staying organised - there are a lot of important life skills you might have wished you learned sooner.' It is structured around three key areas: prioritising mental and physical well-being, adapting to new responsibilities, and fostering personal growth. There are no reports on the number of students who have enrolled in the course. 'I don't know how to change a tyre. I don't have a car at all. I don't know how to sew. I don't know how to do a lot of things, other than cooking,' Mr Aldhen Garcia confessed on The Current, a radio programme produced by Canadian news outlet CBC News. The freshman at Canada's Toronto Metropolitan University is among many in his generation who share the struggle of navigating adulthood. But why do young people these days need a crash course on what previous generations might deem common sense? According to experts , overprotective parents who are excessively involved in their children's lives may be partly to blame, reported American news outlet CBS News. Gen Zs are also living with their parents for longer periods, taking on lesser responsibilities as their parents manage the household. This prolong s their adolescence while delaying their development, researcher and psychology professor at San Diego State University Jean Twenge said on The Current. 'Kids are growing up less independent. They're less likely to learn how to do adult things as high school students. Then they get to university, and they still don't know,' she said. Her sentiments were echoed by netizens worldwide. Commenting on CBS' TikTok account, one said: 'If someone is 20 and can't do laundry, personally, I blame it on the parents.' Beyond household chores, financial literacy is also a major concern for many in that generation, and one of the key skills they hope to gain by enrolling in the course. 'Within the school curriculum, I think it is so important that children are taught financial literacy. A lot of stuff involves money,' Mr Garcia said. While some praised the students for recognising their shortcomings and taking steps to improve, others were quick to point out that these skills should be taught earlier on in home economics classes. 'We learned how to sew, cook, use tools and other stuff in school. It is sad they took those classes away,' one user commented. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Why isn't Gen Z buying insurance?
As Gen Z comes of age, it is quickly becoming one of the most influential consumer groups in the global economy. Born between 1997 and 2012, this digital-native generation is known for its tech savviness, pragmatic approach to money, and social consciousness. But one sector that is still struggling to capture its attention is insurance. A 2024 study by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) found that fewer than 21% of Gen Z adults carry renters insurance. Life insurance rates are even lower. A study conducted by Smart Money People in March 2024 revealed that Gen Z falls behind other generations when it comes to key insurance products. Only 5% have contents insurance, 24% have life insurance, and 30% have travel insurance. This disengagement stems from more than just apathy. Gen Z is navigating an unstable job market and a challenging economic reality, from rising housing costs to student debt. In this environment, insurance can seem like a luxury or merely something to think about later. Gen Z-ers are sceptical of traditional financial institutions. They are digital natives who have grown up amid economic instability and online misinformation. Many see insurance companies as opaque, profit-driven entities that make it hard to understand coverage and even harder to file a claim. There is also a common belief among young people that insurance is only necessary when you are older or have a family. The mindsets of 'I am healthy and don't need life insurance' or 'I'll worry about contents insurance if something happens' help contribute to underinsurance. Many Gen Z individuals do not fully understand the value of insurance or trust insurance providers. A poll indicated that two-thirds of respondents from this age group believe that a lack of understanding or trust is a significant barrier to purchasing insurance. More worryingly, a considerable portion of Gen Z (48.1%) reported not thinking about insurance at all or assuming it was covered by other platforms they use. The current disconnect represents a unique opportunity for the insurance industry to reinvent itself and meet Gen Z's needs. Insurers can start by teaming up with content creators on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to break down insurance myths in relatable ways. Bite-sized videos explaining renters' insurance or how deductibles work would make a big impact. Gen Z has grown up in a digital environment where easy payments and streamlined processes are expected. They demand simple payment options such as mobile-first channels and digital wallets when considering any insurance purchases. Insurers should create flexible insurance products in the form of micro-policies, such as insuring a phone for a week, bundling lifestyle-specific coverage, or covering gig income for a month. Subscription-style pricing and the ability to turn coverage on and off digitally will appeal to Gen Z's needs and flexibility. The combination of low homeownership rates, financial constraints, a lack of understanding about insurance, a demand for digital solutions, and a perception that insurance is a low priority contributes to Gen Z's hesitance to purchase. Insurance providers must adapt to these dynamics to effectively engage this new generation. Gen Z is not anti-insurance, they just do not see themselves reflected in how it is traditionally sold. To earn their trust and loyalty, the industry needs to simplify, digitize, and humanise its offerings. This should be more than a marketing shift but a total transformation of its business mindset. "Why isn't Gen Z buying insurance?" was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Gen Z Salary Expectations for First Job Surge From 2 Years Ago
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Gen Z's salary expectations are skyrocketing as economic pressures mount. While male college graduates expected to earn $71,900 yearly in 2023, that number surged to $101,500 in 2025, according to ZipRecruiter. Why It Matters Gen Z-ers, those born between 1997 and 2012, may be entering a job market that doesn't meet their expectations. In 2025, recent graduates had an average salary of $68,400, which was more than $30,000 less than the expectations of rising graduates entering the workforce. What To Know In 2025, rising graduates expected a $101,500 salary on average, according to ZipRecruiter. That was a stark difference from what they actually brought in on average, a salary of $68,400. Salary expectations were also substantially higher than they were just two years ago, when ZipRecruiter reported that graduating women expected to earn $69,200, while men expected $71,900. That represents a nearly $23,000 increase when accounting for inflation. However, some workplace analysts believe it symbolizes that the younger generation is just becoming more aware of their own value. "Real wages have been falling for years, all while companies post record profits and reward execs with obscene bonuses and golden parachutes," HR consultant Bryan Driscoll told Newsweek. "Gen Z sees the disconnect and is willing to stand up to try to bridge the gap. They, like many other generations, realize their labor has value, and they're not afraid to walk if they're undervalued." Stock image of college graduates tossing their caps into the air. Stock image of college graduates tossing their caps into the air. Getty Images What People Are Saying Kevin Thompson, the CEO of 9i Capital and the host of the 9innings podcast, told Newsweek: "Cost of living is up, and Gen Z isn't just feeling it, they're demanding more because of it. It's about rent, groceries, and the fact that homeownership feels like a fantasy for many. As inflation pushes prices higher, salary expectations naturally follow." Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, told Newsweek: "While some in prior generations will roll their eyes at Gen Z's salary expectations, these monetary desires, while mostly unrealistic, reflect the inflationary pressures Americans are facing and the realization the lifestyle they want to achieve requires a higher level of financial success. "Typically, younger members of the workforce want to spend more of their discretionary income on entertainment and travel, both industries that have seen a huge leap in pricing since the pandemic. It's easy to see when you factor in those prices, paired with the elevated cost of living, why many are calling for higher salaries right out of the gate." HR consultant Bryan Driscoll told Newsweek: "Gen Z isn't pulling the $100K number out of thin air. They're responding to the reality of skyrocketing rent, absurd student debt, and jobs that demand more while attempting to pay less. Honestly this is just about basic math, and I think they're under-calculating." What Happens Next Gen Z is expected to make up 58 percent of the global workforce by 2030, and their salary expectations could cause disarray between companies and workers. "Inflation doesn't just squeeze consumers; it squeezes employers too," Thompson said. "Why? Because to retain top talent, employers have to pay up. Gen Z knows their value and if one employer won't meet the mark, someone else will."
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Young men are binge drinking less than young women for the 1st time. What's going on?
Gen Z has been hailed as the 'sober-curious' generation, with rates of risky behaviors such as drinking alcohol, as well as having sex and using drugs, falling to historically low rates. But one study recently put an even finer point on the trend: Young men in particular are the ones giving up binge drinking, defined as having five or more alcoholic beverages in one sitting for men, or four or more for women. Fewer Gen Z men than women reported binge drinking in the last month between 2021 and 2023, according to the April 2025 study in JAMA. Though the gap between men's and women's drinking rates has been narrowing over the past several decades, in recent years women's alcohol use has outpaced men's for the first time ever. The findings have raised alarm bells over women's high binge-drinking rates. But a closer look shows that the closing gender gap is driven as much, if not more so, by falling bingeing rates among men, especially young adult males. So what's inspiring young men to drink less or not at all? We looked into it. All young adults were drinking less between 2021 and 2023, compared with the 2017-19 period, according to the study. Young women were binge drinking 13% less, but young men saw an even bigger drop — nearly 21%. So it's not that more women are necessarily binge drinking now — it's that fewer men are, and that shift has made women's rates seem higher in comparison. Why young men are drinking less is still up for debate, notes study author and University of Pittsburgh internist Dr. Bryant Shuey. Though he sees the declining rates of binge drinking among young men as a 'public health success,' Shuey wonders if it's more complicated than a pure win. 'Are young people happy, socially connected and drinking less, or is it that middle-aged and young men are more lonely, less social and less willing to call up a friend for drinks,' he says. 'There's potential that there is a tradeoff here: Less alcohol and more loneliness, and we need to think about addressing both.' There's no shortage of theories behind Gen Z's relative sobriety: Young people are big on prioritizing their health, and there's a booming health and wellness industry to meet the demand; the loneliness epidemic that Shuey noted; rising rates of young people choosing cannabis over alcohol; and Gen Z-ers choosing to scroll on a smartphone rather than partying with friends. A recent Dutch study suggested it may be simpler than all that: Young people are just too broke to buy drinks (and costs are rising). Dry January and "sober-curious" posts on social media may also play a role, experts and men who have gotten sober suggest. Brandan Saho, a sports journalist and host of the podcast The Mental Game, says both trends have inspired a lot of young people to not drink. 'And once they see that their personal life is better and their physical health is better and that no one cares that they don't drink,' then picturing a sober life becomes that much easier, says Saho. 'It's not a defining thing like it would've been 10 or 15 years ago, when you weren't cool if you didn't drink.' Fellow podcaster Shane Ramer says there was a 'lack of the cool element' to sobriety when he quit drinking. A decade later, he's hosting the That Sober Guy podcast and thinks that 'people are waking up to the fact that … it's so much cooler and respectable and how many more opportunities there are,' when you don't drink, he says. Ramer, 43, and Saho, 31, are recovering alcoholics. Both grew up in households where drinking — often heavy drinking — was the norm, but it wasn't talked about. While they're not part of Gen Z, Ramer and Saho suspect that some of the younger generation had similar experiences. 'It took me hitting my rock bottom and almost not being alive for me to tell my dad,' says Saho, referring to his drinking. 'You should be able to talk to the men in your life, but until the past five or 10 years, no one did.' That's changing with social media, podcasts and vodcasts, especially given that many influential (and, in some cases, controversial) male podcasters with large followings of young men are sober and vocal about it: Joe Rogan, Theo Von and Andrew Huberman, for example, have all quit drinking. On Reddit, several people said that Huberman's episode on the effects of alcohol have gotten them to quit drinking. Hearing some of them talk about giving up alcohol to focus on the work they enjoy doing resonated with Saho. As he says in one TikTok, it helped inspire him to stay sober. While social media certainly has its downsides and dangers, Ramer describes a 'cultural shift' around drinking that's having a positive effect on young men. 'You have a lot of media and podcasts and celebrity people who are sober and open about it,' he says, adding that this openness provides a sense of community and a path forward for people, including young men, who are considering drinking less — or not at all.
