GN Focus | UAE National Day

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    Wednesday Nov 30

    Rendering the UAE: The gourmand

    As the nation celebrates its 40th National Day, Gulf News asked creative minds to conceive a unique piece of work that interprets their vision of nationhood

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    Wednesday Nov 30

    Made in the UAE

    How do local brands turn into global phenomena? Is it innovation, tenacity or just plain good luck? Read on to find out...

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    Wednesday Nov 30

    Heights of glory

    While buildings must reflect the social and cultural mores of the region, experts feel sustainability is soon becoming a contributor to the UAE architectural signature

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    Wednesday Nov 30

    Dark days of djinns and death

    Ras Al Khaimah's Jazirat Al Hamra is steeped in myth and mystery

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    Wednesday Nov 30

    No horsing around

    From heritage to high-end hotels, the tiny emirate of Ajman offers plenty of action for everyone

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    Wednesday Nov 30

    Speeding is fine

    Welcome to Emirates Metroplex at Umm Al Quwain - one of the few places in the UAE where you can live out your petrolhead fantasies

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    Wednesday Nov 30

    From A to B in style

    The best way to experience Dubai's unyielding charms is on its topnotch public transport system

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    Wednesday Nov 30

    The promise of gold

    Exquisite designs and the chance to work with large quantities of the yellow metal lure Indian craftsmen away from their homes to the UAE's souqs

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    Wednesday Nov 30

    A handsome craft

    Abu Dhabi's dhow-building tradition employs basic tools to create timeless masterpieces

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    Wednesday Nov 30

    From the skies

    The UAE is not simply a constellation of colossal structures. A trip 1,500 feet above reveals an ecosphere that facilitates the lives of millions who live here