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Cosmopolitan ME
6 days ago
- Business
- Cosmopolitan ME
A wellness space membership is a need, not a want
Let's be real…between the hustle, the hyper-connected lives, and the constant scroll, we are burnt out. And while self-care is trending, the occasional face mask or weekend massage just doesn't cut it anymore. What do we actually need? A space that's dedicated to our long-term wellness goals, not just quick fixes. Enter Casa Aire Wellness, Dubai Marina's most aesthetic (and effective) members-only wellness club, built for the skincare-obsessed and self-care serious. What sets this spot apart is its membership model. It's not just a spa, it's a lifestyle commitment to showing up for yourself, regularly. Instead of treating beauty and wellness like one-off indulgences, Casa makes them part of your weekly rhythm. And in a world where routines = results, this is what we've been craving. Let's talk skin. Casa's Korean facial treatments are next-level: from classic glow-enhancing facials to diode laser and microneedling combos that tackle everything from pigmentation to fine lines. And it doesn't stop at your face. Their Harmony of Zen Korean Head Spa is a full mind-body ritual (scalp exfoliation, massage, and mental reset included), and their bathhouse experience is a luxe, steamy escape from burnout culture. The real flex? The memberships: • Founding Membership (Dhs1,000/month): One Korean facial or head spa a month, a deluxe mani-pedi, and a massive 50% off other services, perfect for skincare girlies who want to stay consistent on a budget. • Glow & Empower Memberships (from Dhs1,500–2,000/month): Add massages, bathhouse experiences, and more frequent treatments. • Elite Membership (Dhs3,500/month): One of everything monthly (except injectables), yes, everything. That's over Dhs30,000 worth of treatments for a tenth of the price. Let's be honest, we're all looking for community, quality, and real results. Casa Aire checks all three. Whether you're on a journey to glass skin, looking to finally de-stress, or building your soft life era in Dubai, joining a wellness space is the move. Because wellness shouldn't be a luxury or a once-a-year spa day. It should be part of your lifestyle. And with Casa Aire's chic interiors, expert therapists, and treatments that actually work, this is where that girl energy begins. Ready to elevate your glow-up? Join the membership. Your skin will thank you. Find out more at
CTV News
10-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Asian Heritage Month: Local businesses thriving across Montreal
It's Asian Heritage Month. To celebrate Montrealers with origins from the Far East diaspora, every Saturday in May, CTV News is highlighting individuals who have not only built their lives here but also created thriving local businesses. Expand Autoplay 1 of 7 Brow & Lashberry Photos of Brow & Lashberry. (Brow & Lashberry) Brow & Lashberry Photos of Brow & Lashberry. (Brow & Lashberry) Brow & Lashberry Photos of Brow & Lashberry. (Brow & Lashberry) Brow & Lashberry Photos of Brow & Lashberry. (Brow & Lashberry) Brow & Lashberry Photos of Brow & Lashberry. (Brow & Lashberry) Brow & Lashberry Photos of Brow & Lashberry. (Brow & Lashberry) Brow & Lashberry Photos of Brow & Lashberry. (Brow & Lashberry) Brow & Lashberry If there's one thing trending right now, it's Asian beauty, and Julie Nhan knows all about the ins and outs of the industry. She opened Brow & Lashberry, an aesthetic care clinic, in 2018, and says it's the first in Montreal to offer authentic, personalized Korean facials. 'I have always been deeply passionate about art and beauty since my childhood, although I initially pursued a career in health care as a dental hygienist,' she said. 'After seven years in the dental field, I realized that I wasn't fulfilled and decided to follow my true passion for beauty.' The 32-year-old says the inspiration for her business came after helping her sister and friends with their make-up for an event. 'Their reactions, especially from two of her friends who had little to no eyebrows, made me realize the impact that beauty treatments can have on someone's self-esteem,' she said. For three years, Nhan says she balanced her full-time job with building her dream. 'In 2022, I made the tough decision to leave my dental career and focus 100 per cent on my business,' she said. 'It was scary, but it was the right move, even though I didn't know it at the time.' Through all the trials and tribulations, Nhan says that sense of self-empowerment and confidence has come full circle back to her. 'I've learned to navigate challenges with resilience, and I continue to push forward,' she said. 'I feel a strong sense of community and pride in serving people who understand and embrace the unique beauty that different cultures bring to the world.' Chien Gourmand Brianna Vu says she still remembers the moment she came up with the idea for her company, Chien Gourmand, which provides home-cooked meals for dogs. 'I was sitting in my tax class, and I was really bored,' she laughs. 'My dog was still a puppy, and I was thinking, 'I always eat well at can't he eat the same thing?' She took her muses to a neighbour, who had a dog living long beyond its expected lifespan. 'His secret was real food,' she said. 'Hamburgers, spaghetti or soup.' Expand Autoplay 1 of 11 Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) Chien Gourmand Photos of Chien Gourmand. (Chien Gourmand) She decided to give it a try, and when she took her recipes to Instagram, says she was overwhelmed by the reaction. And so, Chien Gourmand was born. 'When you look different, it's definitely a bonus because there are not a lot of Asians in the dog market, in the dog industry,' Vu said. 'People recognize call me by my name, so that's fun.' Vu says she hopes her simple story can serve as inspiration to anyone wanting to take the leap into the business world. 'As a first-born of immigrant people, it was really hard for my parents to come here and rebuild everything,' she said. 'You can be can break the cultural standards.' Polar Bear Yusam Wong remembers spending most of his childhood trailing after his father, an appliance repairman, taking turns with his brother to hold up a flashlight whenever his dad needed to see behind a corner or into a dark space. At that time, he says, there was no way he wanted to follow in his ol' man's footsteps. 'We hated it, in the beginning, super hated it. We wanted to go outside play with our friend,' he said. 'But, you know, as Asian parents, they needed our help and we didn't have much choice.' All of a sudden, Wong says the unthinkable happened. 'We started actually liking it, and we actually became good at it,' he said. In 2002, the Wong brothers founded Polar Bear, an air-conditioning installation and maintenance company that services a wide area of Greater Montreal. Being Asian in a predominantly Caucasian-Québécois industry was an interesting experience, Wong recalls. 'You would not see immigrants go into any trade, and we were pretty much the early-bird immigrants going in there,' he said. 'I was born here, so I had no problem integrating there, but I could feel that there was, even when going to school in these trade schools, you could feel that there's a big segregation where you're looked down upon because you're 'yellow' and you don't belong in this field.' Wong says that same premature judgment transferred to the field. 'Lots of hurdles to go through, worked 10 times harder than they did in order to get the same results for people to accept us,' he said. In the end, the hard work paid off, and now with an established business, Wong says his hope is to continue overcoming preconceived prejudices, one air conditioner at a time.
