< Previous'80s films 20 May 2020 Time Out UAE Kids E.T. (1982) This sci-fi classic featuring a gentle and homesick alien is equal parts adventure and poignancy. The kids, including a very young Drew Barrymore, have to work together to save the day. Get the tissues ready for the end. Rating: U. Amazon Prime. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) Mathew Broderick plays a snotty, but likeable high school con artist who is determined to take the day off from school, no matter what his principal says. Rating: 15. Netflix and Google Play. Flashdance (1983) Oh, what a feeling! The story focuses on the life of a Pittsburgh welder who also doubles up as a dancer who wants to get into ballet school. The song won an Oscar, and will fet stuck in your head for all the right reasons. Rating: PG-14. Hulu. Ghostbusters (1984) Who ya gonna call when your city is overrun by paranormal activity? The original version of this movie can’t be topped, but re-watch it with your kids and you be the judge. Rating: PG. Netflix. Gremlins (1984) Whatever you do, do not get them wet, do not feed them after midnight, and do not expose them to bright light. They start off so cute, but bet you still get freaked out when they turn into horrifying little balls of fluff with sharp teeth. Rating: 15. Netflix. Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) A crazy scientist accidentally shrinks his kids and throws them away with the rubbish! This is what special effects were all about in the eighties, and makes for hilarious family viewing. Rating: PG. Amazon Prime. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) This is the first adventure of snake-loathing archaeologist Indy who is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant and then finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime. Rating: PG. Google Play. Labyrinth (1986) A young Jennifer Connelly is the girl who must solve the puzzle of a labyrinth to save her baby brother while plenty of fantastical creatures surround her. And, honestly, what could be better than David Bowie with a shag wig as the Goblin King? The songs alone are worth watching this for. Rating: PG. Amazon Prime. Short Circuit (1986) When robot Number 5 is electrocuted, he comes to life, escapes the lab, and then fights to stay alive with the help of Ally Sheedy. Fall in love with this cute little bot who has feelings and emotions. Rating: PG. Google Play and Apple TV. Spaceballs (1987) This is a science fiction spoof with some serious laugh-out-loud moments and comedy characters including Pizza the Hutt, Barff and Lone Star. Rating: PG-13. Amazon Prime. Splash (1984) Tom Hanks is rescued by a beautiful mermaid. Totally cheesy but such fun. Little girls will want to be a mermaid even more than they already do. Rating: PG. Amazon Prime. St Elmo's Fire (1985) A coming of age story about friends just out of college. It stars all the big '80s Brat Packers including Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, and Judd Nelson. Rating: PG-13. Amazon Prime. Ghostbusters (1984) Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989) 18 - 21_TOKU_1305_FEATURE_80d FILMS_11270701.indd 2027/04/2020 11:25:28'80s films Time Out UAE Kids May 2020 21 KEEP LITTLE ONES SAFE In order to help parents ensure that the content their kiddos are lapping up is age appropriate, Netflix Kids Product Manager, Michelle Parsons, has outlined some of the measures the streaming service is taking to ensure kids are safe on their sofas. Based on feedback from Netflix members, Parsons says that parents can now: PIN protect individual profiles to prevent kids using them. Tailor their kids Netflix experience by filtering out titles that are not appropriate for their age. We’ve built these filters using country ratings so they are more intuitive. Remove individual series or films by title. When this filter is used, the blocked title(s) won’t show up anywhere in that profile. Easily review each profile’s setting using the “Profile and Parental Controls” hub within account settings. See what their kids have been watching within the profile created for them. Turn off auto play of episodes in kids’ profiles. These new and improved controls can be added to any profile by going to account settings on your mobile or laptop. O Netflix.com. names. Daniel moves to a new town, decides to learn karate and gets trained by the calm, patient, highly-skilled Mr Miyagi who teaches him there is more to the discipline than fighting. The one-legged karate kick still brings a tear to our eyes! Initial release: July 5, 1984 (Argentina) Rating: PG-13. Netflix. The Never Ending Story (1984) Through the pages of a book, a bullied boy is drawn into a fantasy world which is under threat. The movie with its fantastical beasts and emphasis on the power of imagination became an instant cult classic. Rating: PG. Netflix. The Princess Bride (1987) This story-within-a-story features a beautiful princess in love with a handsome stable boy, a nasty prince, and a cast of other fascinating characters including a Spaniard seeking revenge against the six-fingered man who killed his father. It’s definitely worth seeing again for the sweet romance and silly-but- quotable dialogue. Rating: PG. Netflix. The Flight of The Navigator (1986) An eight-year-old boy is abducted by an alien and ends up time-travelling eight years into the future. Rating: PG. Amazon Prime. The Goonies (1985) Young misfits from the Goon Docks find an ancient map to a buried treasure, which they hope to use to save their neighborhood in this adventure-comedy. Rating: PG. Google Play and Amazon Prime. The Karate Kid (1984) Wax on, wax off. This iconic martial arts film made Mr Miyagi and Daniel-son household E.T. (1982) The Goonies (1985) 18 - 21_TOKU_1305_FEATURE_80d FILMS_11270701.indd 2127/04/2020 11:25:40Online delivery 22 May 2020 Time Out UAE Kids Click Here are 14 websites that are still delivering all your children’s favourite toys and games directly to your door I f the kids have worked hard at distance learning, they deserve to play hard to, it's only fair. And there are plenty of companies out there who are still going all out to ensure all your children’s playing needs are being met, without you having to even step foot outside your front gate. These 14 UAE websites are able to deliver everything from toys and playdough to arts and crafts straight to your door. Plus, a spot of online shopping may be just the incentive they need to get their maths, science and English finished. Amazon There isn't much you can't get on Amazon. If the kids want to read there is a huge selection of age appropriate books (and if they want to listen, you can download audiobooks here too), or if they prefer to get stuck into some masterbuilding then they can pick from an extensive range of LEGO sets. There are outdoor and indoor toys, plus loads of arts and crafts supplies as well. O www.amazon.ae. Babyshop Far from just having must-haves for babies (though, tiny tots are very well-catered for here too) Babyshop offers toys, clothes and accessories for kids of all ages. You can toys to play with outside and inside, as well as the coolest bikes and scooters so little ones can whizz around the garden. O www.babyshopstores.com. Carrefour If you're doing your weekly food shop, you might want to check out some of the other play and Online delivery 22 - 23_TOKU_1305_FEATURE_v2_11271209.indd 2227/04/2020 17:43:55Online delivery Time Out UAE Kids May 2020 23 choice of toys here is incredbile. Kids into action figures? They've got it. Little ones want to play outside in their own play house? Yep, you can get one of those here too. Clothes, accessories and must-have baby equipment can also be added to your cart. O www.firstcry.ae. LEGO What better than sets of LEGO to keep the kids happy? Just beware not to tread on it when they leave it lying on the floor – ouch, we've all been there. From Star Wars sets and LEGO Friends to Duplo for tiny masterbuilders, there's plenty of options for the whole family. O www.yellowblocks.me. Magrudy If you love browsing Magrudy's various treasure trove shops where stationary, books and toys are found in abundance, you'll enjoy browsing their website almost as much. O www.magrudy.com. Mumzworld If you're looking for pretty much anything for your babies and kids, you're likely to find it here. The e-commerce shopping destination is all about offerings that help make mums’ lives easier, categorised into an easy-to-browse platform. Happy shopping. O www.mumzworld.com. Noon Browse an assortment of products including electronics, toys, fashion, beauty, baby, home, kitchen and even groceries. The best thing is, while you're loading things in the cart for the kiddos, you might want to slip something in there for yourself too. All that distance learning? You deserve it mums and dads.... O www.noon.com. Sprii Designed to make the lives of busy mums easier, this shopping platform offers more than 2,000 of the world’s most renowned, authentic brands with a curated edit or products and quick and efficient check out system. Plus, we love the price match guarantee, which offers peace of mind that you are getting the very best value for your baby essentials and kids accessories. O www.sprii.ae. Toys R Us The website stocks a huge range of toys, games, sporting goods, electronics, software, baby products, children’s apparel and kid's furniture all in one place. There’s a Babies R Us selection, Bratz and Barbie toys, educational toys, robots and plastic guns, plus a great outdoor area packed with trampolines, bikes and the like. If you’re struggling to get hold of a specific toy, you’ll probably find it here. O www.toysrusmena.com. Virgin Megastore Ideal for older kids there are video game consoles, technology and gadgets galore online at Virgin Megastore. It's worth pointing out that if your kids have the tween birthday present of choice, namely Virgin vouchers, these can't be used online. O www.virginmegastore.ae. Yalla Baby Box The flexible, monthly subscription box contains baby must-haves ranging from diapers and wipes to toys, baby care products and formula. But on top of the essentials, the kind people at Yalla Baby Box also drop in surprise treats for parents and their baby every month. As an added bonus, it also has specialist doctors, paediatricians and psychologists on hand to chat and provide basic round-the-clock support to parents. O www.yallababy.com . categories this hypermarket offers besides groceries. Paddling pools, trampolines and video games consoles being some of the favourites, but there’s loads more too, such as colouring pencils, pens and board games. O www.carrefouruae.com. Early Learning Centre As well as carrying their own range of educational toys for younger age groups, Early Learning Centre also carries toys from beloved brands such as Hatchimals, Rainbowcorns and LEGO. O www.elctoys.com. Eggs & Soldiers This beloved local brand, which specialises in stocking all-natural child and parent-friendly products, caters for sleep, change, travel, feel, play and last but not least – mum. Some of the sustainable brands being stocked at the new store include Grimms, Wishbone Design, Viga and Plan Toys, plus nursery accessories from Little Unicorn, Naturally Sheepskins and Olli Ella. O www.eggsnsoldiers.com. First Cry Kids from newborns up to eight-year-olds are catered for at online store First Cry. The 22 - 23_TOKU_1305_FEATURE_v2_11271209.indd 2327/04/2020 17:44:0524 May 2020 Time Out UAE Kids Food Ingredients • X2 400g can chickpeas, drained • 60ml extra virgin olive oil • 1 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed • 1 lemon, juiced then ½ zested • 3 tbsp tahini Method STEP 1: Rinse one can of chickpeas in water. Tip into a food processor along with the oil and blitz until almost smooth. Add the garlic, lemon and tahini along with 30ml water. STEP 2: Blitz again for about 5 mins, or until the hummus is smooth and silky. Transfer to a bowl. Hummus with roasted chickpeas CLARE LAVIN – mum to six-year-old Oscar and 18-month old Darcy – has always been passionate about cooking. The Dubai-based mother- of-two made it to the quarter finals of Junior Masterchef and then later appeared on the cookery show, Masterchef Goes Large. Having passed on her love of whipping up Kids will love helping you to make these recipes that are ideal for a home-cooked Ramadan feast Cooking with Clare fun, innovative meals to Oscar, she now encourages him to help her in the kitchen teaching him new skills and encouraging his creative flair. Her specialities are cooking quick and easy dishes that the whole family can enjoy. For more family- friendly recipes, follow Clare on Instagram @claresfamilykitchen. 24 - 27_TOKU_1305_EO LEADER NEW_10895388_11221452.indd 2426/04/2020 15:44:23Time Out UAE Kids May 2020 25 STEP 3: with the other can of chickpeas, rinse then dry, and put onto a baking tray covered in foil. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and move around until evenly covered. Put in the oven at 180 for 30 mins (or until slightly crunchy). Serve on top of the hummus. Ingredients • 20 Medjool dates • ½ cup coconut powder • ½ cup rolled oats • ½ cup cornflakes • 1 tbls honey • 1 tbls coconut oil • 1 tbls water • 1 tsp cocoa powder Method STEP 1: carefully remove the stones in the middle of the dates. STEP 2: Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend until a semi smooth paste. If mixture is not combining well, add a little more water. STEP 3: Remove paste from the food processor bowl and take small teaspoon sized amounts, roll into a ball and roll again into coconut powder. Small bite sized balls are great for the children to eat all in one! Healthy snacking! Date and coconut balls TIP: Serve with some lightly toasted Arabic bread, the perfect way to break a fast. TIP: It’s important to use Medjool dates in this recipe, they are large, soft and very sweet dates. 24 - 27_TOKU_1305_EO LEADER NEW_10895388_11221452.indd 2526/04/2020 14:19:5526 May 2020 Time Out UAE Kids Pomegranate, almond and olive oil cake Ingredients • 1 cup self raising flour • ½ cup ground almonds • 4 eggs, separated • 3/4 cup caster sugar • Grated zest of 1 lemon • ½ cup olive oil (can be a light olive oil or extra virgin) • ½ cup pomegranate seeds • ¼ cup flaked almonds Method STEP 1: Using an electric whisk beat the egg yolks and sugar until light and creamy. Add the lemon zest and then the oil in a few batches, beating lightly after each addition. It will thicken slightly. STEP 2: Fold through the flour and and the ground almonds. STEP 3: Using a clean whisk, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold through the cake mix. STEP 4: Add a handful of pomegranate seeds and stir through. Put into a round cake tin, lined with greaseproof paper, sprinkle with some flaked almonds, and cook in the oven on 180 for 40-45 minutes. STEP 5: Once cooled, scatter over the remaining pomegranate seeds and enjoy! TIP: You could serve with a drizzle of thing cream... Yum! 24 - 27_TOKU_1305_EO LEADER NEW_10895388_11221452.indd 2626/04/2020 14:20:10Time Out UAE Kids May 2020 27 Persian rice Ingredients • 4 cups pre-cooked basmati rice (equivalent of 1 cup uncooked rice, cooked and left to cool) • 1 pinch saffron • 1 potato, thinly sliced • 1 red onion, finely sliced • Handful of fresh herbs – coriander or parsley, chopped • ½ cup pomegranate seeds • ½ cup frozen peas • Plain yogurt and flat breads Method STEP 1: put the pinch of saffron into a small amount of hot water STEP 2: fry the onion on a low heat in some olive oil until soft, add the potato and fry until the potato is cooked through. Add the peas until defrosted. STEP 3: remove the ingredients from the pan, and then divide the mixture and rice into 3 parts. Layer back into the frying pan, some of the onion/potato/pea mixture, then the rice, then a drizzle of the saffron water, layering and layering until the frying pan is full. STEP 4: on a low heat, leave to cook for 20 minutes checking the edges are not burning. Once cooked, carefully dip the bottom of the saucepan into a sink of cold water (don’t allow the water to touch the rice), and turn out. Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and chopped fresh herbs. A crowd pleaser for the whole family! TIP: Serve with plain yoghurt and flat bread. 24 - 27_TOKU_1305_EO LEADER NEW_10895388_11221452.indd 2726/04/2020 14:20:28Food 28 May 2020 Time Out UAE Kids THIS SWISH RESTAURANT may have roots stemming from the famed past hotel Waldorf Astoria in New York City, and with a name that nods to the US stock markets, but it doesn’t mean Dubai’s Bull & Bear is just a sleek spot for strictly business (although, it does that well, too). A sophisticated vibe, snazzy interior designs (including a massive golden bull and bear sculpture at the entrance) and excellent, classy dishes, this is one for all occasions. Parents in town? Take them here. Special date night? Absolutely. Catch up with friends over breakfast? You can do that too. This restaurant in the chic Waldorf Astoria DIFC has it all. With floor-to-ceiling windows get ready to soak in stunning views across Dubai from its sky- high vantage point. Meanwhile there’s a classy, elegant vibe. There’s a modern approach when it comes to the menu, with dishes presented with personality. A prime example is the cool avocado dish Alligator Pear (pictured above). Served in the shell of the ubiquitous green fruit, this creamy, cooling dip is deliciously paired with crispy rice crackers. It’s colourful and unique, and tastes as interesting and fun as it looks. Of course the classic Waldorf salad is on the menu, an apple, celery and walnut dish made famous both through the named New York hotel and, for Brits, TV series Fawlty Towers. But fret not you’ll have no Basil-style Bull & Bear O Open daily 6am-10.30am, noon-4pm and 7pm-midnight. Licensed. Waldorf Astoria DIFC, Burj Daman, DIFC (04 515 9888). WHAT IS IT... Utterly superb New York export that has stunningly presented dishes WHY GO... For slick service and top-notch grub experiences here. Service is impeccable, as it is throughout the entire hotel. Seafood fan? Don’t miss the traditional prawn cocktail, given a modern twist with a hint of fiery wasabi and crunchy Asian slaw. It’s a generous portion, too, so is decent to share. Another must-try is the lobster linguine, with super-tender butter poached lobster and preserved tomatoes for an outstanding dish that’s bursting with flavour. Steaks are also extremely tasty and perfectly cooked – and there’s a whole menu dedicated to “The Meat Room”. Desserts are playful – get ready for plumes of dry ice and stacks of creativity. For food with flair, book this one in a New York minute. Time Out reviews anonymously and pays for its meals While you may not be able to leave your home now, we’ll keep telling you about the city’s best restaurants, so when it’s safe for you to head back out, you know where to make a beeline for. Here are some Restaurant Award winners we can’t wait to revisit. ROMANTIC RENDEZ-VOUS Best North American & Caribbean Restaurant 2020 Winner 28 - 29_TOKU_1305_EO REVIEW DUBAI_10153786_11221447.indd 2826/04/2020 14:17:18Food Time Out UAE Kids May 2020 29 WHAT IS IT... Dubai’s Best Thai Restaurant 2020 WHY GO... Showstopping dishes, fantastic service and authentic flavours Delivery available FOR LAID-BACK Thai, Café Isan is a must-visit. In 2019 this popular spot relocated to just across the lake in JLT to Cluster B, and now has a petite indoor area and a space on the terrace for outdoor dining, that’s more often than not, heaving with hungry diners. Service is fantastic and friendly, and we suggest you listen to their expert recommendations. The flavours are fresh and lighter than typical Thai dishes, as they are from Isan in north eastern Thailand. And if you like your food spicy you’re in for a treat – these pack a real punch. A lot of the dishes can be made vegan-friendly, too, so the cute restaurant caters for all tastes. Don’t miss the spring rolls, which are delightfully crisp, while the chicken satay is perfectly tender with a crunchy peanutty sauce that’s incredibly moreish, while the Isan-style papaya salad is wonderfully fresh, tangy and deliciously garlicky. From the mains the Thai curries are classics and you can’t go wrong with any of them, but a special shout out goes to the massaman, which is rich, creamy and jam- packed full of flavour. For a twist on a staple, try the Isan-style pad Thai, with vermicelli noodles in an omelette basket. It’s bursting with taste and is a showstopping dish. Fuss-free, friendly, fun and fantastic, you can’t get better Thai food than this, which is why it is our Best Thai Restaurant in Dubai for 2020. Café Isan O Open Sun-Wed 11.30am-10pm, Thu 11.30am-11pm, Fri-Sat noon-11pm. Unlicensed. Cluster B, JLT (04 557 9778). POSSIBLY THE TINIEST restaurant in Dubai, this Al Safa eatery has room for only nine diners inside (at a push). Does that stop it from being one of the most popular burger joints in the city? Not in the slightest, in fact, the small venue only adds to High Joint’s charm. The dishes here are outlandish, creative and most importantly, delicious with each bite. Freshly-prepared burgers include the towering High Jamz, a smashed beef patty topped with caramelised onions and beef bacon, along with the premium Millionaire’s High burger with Portobello mushroom tempura and indulgent truffle mayonnaise. Both are juicy, tasty and piled high with delicious toppings. Elsewhere, the Katsu Halloumi burger is exactly as you’d imagine – crunchy, tasty, and an absolute delight for veggies and meat- eaters alike. For sides, don’t miss the cauliflower buffalo wings – they’re beyond amazing. What really makes High Joint stand out is its constantly shifting star ingredients, along with special burgers being whipped up that aren’t on the menu, meaning they can only be ordered through word of mouth (although, you’ll know what they are if you head to its Instagram page). High Joint is a burger-lovers dream, and quite simply, a brilliant place to hang out, and one to show your pals that you’re a true burger aficionado. WHAT IS IT... Teeny burger joint that’s awesome WHY GO... The banging burgers, of course Delivery available High Joint O Open Sun-Wed 11.30am-midnight, Thu 11.30am-2am, Fri 1pm-2am, Sat noon-1am. Unlicensed. Al Safa (04 268 1586). DATE NIGHT CHILDREN’S CHOICE Best Thai Restaurant 2020 Winner Best Budget 2020 Highly Commended 28 - 29_TOKU_1305_EO REVIEW DUBAI_10153786_11221447.indd 2926/04/2020 14:17:34Next >