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The Unwind<br />
After an incredibly challenging year for all, we speak to<br />
some of the most incredible women we know about how<br />
they will be unwinding at the end of this year<br />
NINA UBHI<br />
MAKEUP ARTIST<br />
@ninaubhi<br />
COMPILED BY: OLIVIA MORRIS<br />
What have you learned throughout 2020? Take nothing for granted! It’s<br />
easy to become complacent with everyday luxuries and even people. So, this<br />
year has taught me how unimportant material things are and how important<br />
spending time with loved ones is. Being an entrepreneur means I’m constantly<br />
working and with so much being focused on social media you sometimes<br />
forget to put your phone down and soak in those special moments.<br />
This year I’ve learnt to live in the moment and<br />
not worry so much if I have a heavy workload –<br />
it will still be there tomorrow!<br />
How will you be celebrating this festive season?<br />
I will be celebrating this festive season with my<br />
husband and we’re likely to have a quiet one at<br />
home. After all, it’s all about who you spend it<br />
with rather than where you go. I love cooking<br />
and baking so I’m pretty excited to take some<br />
time off and focus on feeding people!<br />
What will you be doing to unwind at the end of<br />
the year? I still haven’t thought that far ahead<br />
but I usually decide with my husband a week<br />
before! I’m taking each day as it comes and I<br />
think this year I feel more inclined to do something<br />
relaxing. Anything that will still leave me<br />
feeling refreshed in the new year.<br />
ZEYNAB ELHELW<br />
BLOGGER AND INFLUENCER<br />
@fashion_pirate<br />
What have you learned throughout 2020? I’ve learnt that life is extremely precious,<br />
unpredictable and family along with health is everything. My priorities changed a lot<br />
this year therefore doing and saying what I feel without hesitation is paramount.<br />
How will you be celebrating this festive season? We will be celebrating with the delivery<br />
of my nephew which we are so excited about. Moreover, I’ll hopefully be having<br />
the company of my parents flying from London and joining us in Dubai to celebrate<br />
the festive season on the beach by relaxing and enjoying special moments together.<br />
What will you be doing to unwind at the end of the year? I’ll be spending exceptional<br />
quality time with the family and taking each day as it comes with no long-term plans.<br />
It is valuable for me to live in the now and unwind to start the New Year afresh.<br />
HER<br />
EXCELLENCY<br />
DR. SARA<br />
AL MADANI<br />
FOUNDER OF HALAHI, SOCIAL FISH<br />
AND PROPOSAL CUPIDS<br />
@sara_almadani_<br />
What have you learned throughout 2020?<br />
2020 has been a tough yet amazing year.<br />
A lot of good things happened to me. I’ve<br />
changed the way I work and my priorities,<br />
so COVID was a blessing in disguise. This<br />
year has also taught me that it’s okay to take<br />
some time off, it’s okay not to be as constantly<br />
busy as we are used to. I’ve learned<br />
it’s okay to let go sometimes and not work<br />
and it’s okay to focus on your mental health<br />
because that’s all that matters.<br />
How will you be celebrating this festive season?<br />
Due to the current situation, we can’t<br />
be very festive, but usually, I spend it with my<br />
family remembering the heritage of the UAE<br />
and all the things that come with it.<br />
What will you be doing to unwind at the end<br />
of the year? I’m thinking of taking a trip to<br />
the Maldives, to unwind on the beach – my<br />
mind needs it and my body needs it!<br />
AYA<br />
FAISAL<br />
FASHION INFLUENCER<br />
@theayoot<br />
What have you learned throughout 2020? My<br />
happiness depends on myself and my moods.<br />
How will you be celebrating this festive season?<br />
I will be celebrating with my dearest family.<br />
What will you be doing to unwind at the end<br />
of the year? A small gathering with my family<br />
and my closest friends to remind everyone<br />
of what we’ve been through this year and we<br />
are grateful to be here all together.<br />
114 emirateswoman.com<br />
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