UAE | Leisure
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Tuesday May 21
Mariner of the Seas in maiden call on Dubai
1,020-feet-long cruise ship en route to Singapore and China
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Saturday May 18
Abu Dhabi: Sleeping pods now available at airport
Initiative allows passengers to rest in privacy between flights
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Wednesday May 15
Abu Dhabi art exhibit by victims of human trafficking
Exhibition ‘Silent Voices’ screams out tales of misery, fear and hope as victims of human trafficking use the brush to heal their wounds
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Wednesday May 15
UAE to celebrate World Music Day
Abu Dhabi to host World Music day on June 20 and Dubai on June 21
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Wednesday May 15
‘Day of Invention’ at Children’s City of Dubai
Educational programmes and brainstorming activities to be held
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Wednesday May 15
Al Ain Zoo joins European Association of Zoos
The success reflects efforts in wildlife conservation
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Saturday May 11
Student who lost camera wins Shaikh Mansour Bin Mohammad Photography Award award
Iraqi who won top prize lost his camera during the process
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Wednesday May 8
Cops in the fast lane: Female officers patrol in super cars in Dubai
Two Dubai policewomen are the talk of the town as they drive some of the world’s priciest and fastest sports cars to go after bad guys
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Wednesday May 8
Best foot forward: Perfect your wedding dance
Couples in the UAE sign up to learn the waltz, tango, foxtrot, rumba, cha cha and Viennese waltz ahead of the big day
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Tuesday May 7
Singaporean expat wins Dubai Duty Free draw for second time
He won $1m on May 7 and $2m in April 2011
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Monday May 6
‘Summer is Dubai’ more appealing to families with kids below 12 years old
Free hotel stay, admission to Dubai attractions for children below 12
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Saturday May 4
World Laughter Day: Laugh to boost your health
World Laughter Day held annually on the first Sunday of May
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Friday May 3
Sharjah choir Nassim Al Saba to travel globe
Singing group has already performed at Carnegie Hall
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Wednesday May 1
Peppermill restaurant in Abu Dhabi: Regal flavours of India
Pamper your palate at Peppermill with gastronomic opulence, including a lavish 101-dish menu
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Wednesday May 1
Al Ain Zoo switches to summer evening hours
Night zoo features reptile month
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Friday Apr 26
Shehab Ganem, first Arab to win Tagore Award, to be honoured
Emirati will become the first Arab recipient of award instituted in memory of Indian Nobel Laureate Tagore on May 6
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Wednesday Apr 24
Hamdan Award winners honoured
A total of 186 winners awarded including a grandmother studying in 8th grade
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Wednesday Apr 24
Abu Dhabi World Trade Centre to open in 2014
Best of shopping, dining and living in downtown Abu Dhabi
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Wednesday Apr 24
Angar: where modernity meets tradition
The Indian restaurant at the Yas Viceroy Hotel serves traditional fare with a twist
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Monday Apr 22
Louvre Abu Dhabi opens ‘Birth of a Museum’ exhibition
Shaikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan opens first large-scale presentation at art centre
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Sunday Apr 21
Dubai Youth Orchestra plays music in search of a permanent home
Group plays orchestral music in Dubai and needs community support
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Saturday Apr 20
Dh150 million Dubai Safari to showcase wildlife in natural setting
New Dubai landmark worth Dh150m expected to be completed by the end of 2014
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Saturday Apr 20
Cafe society comes to Dubai
Pop in for coffee, but stay and browse through the array of books on offer in new concept launched by Dubai publisher
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Thursday Apr 18
Australian trio to serenade Dubai on Sunday
Streeton Trio will hold debut concert on Sunday
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Wednesday Apr 17
Midas touch: meet the man who ensures gold glitters at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
Manoj Kuriakos maintains 2,000 square metres of ornate ceiling covered in 22 carat gold and silver leaves
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- Officials appreciate award for community service
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Community Reports
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Buses don’t halt at bus stops being excavated
Excavation turns using public transportation into a nightmare
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Cyclists put their lives in danger
Alarming volumes of cargo totter precariously above their heads
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Students step towards a greener planet
The students and their parents participate in a week to raise awareness about going green.
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Parking chaos frustrates motorists
Motorist calls for one-way road to be built to regulate traffic and solve parking woes
