UAE | Leisure
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Saturday May 26
Organisers tasked with opening show worthy of UAE
The World Parachuting Championship Mondial 2012 Dubai will be held from November 28 to December 9 at the Sky Dive Dubai site along the edge of The Palm Jumeirah
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Thursday May 24
Zara for Dh10, Mango for Dh15
A Zara dress for Dh10? Yes, that is the price you would pay for other branded dresses as well at the city's second-hand stores that are fast becoming a favourite hunting ground for many Shoppers bag amazing bargains at thrift and second-hand shops in Dubai as they look at ways to curb spending
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Tuesday May 22
Book rental firm looking to click with readers
Patrons offered free home delivery of their pick from 8,000 titles
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Sunday May 20
Al Ain Zoo aviary gets two new exotic residents
Zoo official says latest addition to bring an exciting opportunity to bird enthusiasts
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Thursday May 10
Pay up or stay out, Dubai nightclubs tell guests
XPRESS visits some of Dubai's most high end nightclubs and bars to expose the hidden charges behind ‘free entry' door policies
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Tuesday May 8
Water park opens in the foothills
Offers rafting, kayaking and surfing activities
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Saturday May 5
Luxury vehicles catch the eye as part of student events project
Team from Emirates Aviation College put together a car show
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Wednesday May 2
Dubai restaurants rated among the world's best
Judges place La Petite Maison and Zuma in top 100 list
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Thursday Apr 19
Our joy our pride: XPRESS at five
Amid much cheering, fanfare and joie-de-vivre, XPRESS celebrates its fifth anniversary with a party to remember
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Saturday Apr 7
Ali stakes claim as first woman to cross Empty Quarter
Singaporean explorer completes North-South crossing in six days
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Thursday Apr 5
2-minute tan anyone?
A new tanning booth in Dubai claims it can give you that perfect bronze within two minutes
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Saturday Mar 31
From bin to bling: jewellery making breaks the mould
Craftsmen now design ornaments from scrap, discarded materials
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Saturday Mar 31
Taking cues from Islamic art
Jones' ideas that transformed British Victorian era still evident to this day
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Sunday Mar 25
Community Development Authority to boost ties with social clubs
Officials aim to also foster initiatives targeting families, children
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Saturday Mar 24
Children delighted as circus comes to town
Clowns, acrobats and a young white tiger the order of the day on opening night in Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi
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Thursday Mar 22
Community initiative gives mothers a day for themselves
Group offers them a chance to take their minds off daily chores
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Thursday Mar 22
Exhibition draws young women into world of art
Art Dubai attracts hordes of visitors on ladies day
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Thursday Mar 22
Find out what your signature says about you
Rewrite your destiny by changing the way you sign your name, says top signature analyst from India
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Thursday Mar 22
Singaporean woman set to cross Empty Quarter
Wants to be the first female explorer to achieve feat
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Wednesday Mar 21
Dubai to have opera house
The Dubai Modern Art Museum and Opera House District will enhance city’s reputation as a cultural hub
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Wednesday Mar 21
Al Qasba Food Festival to highlight Emirati dishes
An group of renowned chefs from hotels and restaurants in the UAE and the region will be the stars of this year's festival
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Tuesday Mar 20
Art Dubai opening date set
The art fair is recognised as the leading event in the region's booming contemporary art community
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Sunday Mar 18
A platform to engage with collectors and art aficionados
Organisers urge visitors to become curious about gallery exhibits
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Saturday Mar 17
Magic of Umm Kalthoum recreated for today's fans
Moroccan singer Karima Al Seqelli charms Dubai with legend's hits
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Thursday Mar 15
Al Ain Zoo celebrates birth of first white rhino in GCC
A veterinary team is monitoring the calf's growth
Latest news
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- Artists focus on craftsmanship
- World leaders committed to supporting civilians
- Schools open a new page in teaching English
- Special parking to help disabled tourists
- Helping hand surgeons have long sought
- Blind woman lights up corridors of power
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- Designer of a creative haven
- Fund to help Dubai taxi drivers' families
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Community Reports
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Warming up to ‘Mobilise the Earth' theme
Dubai school dedicates a whole week to celebrating Earth Day with can-collection drives, sapling plantation and painting competition among others
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Drivers using mobiles put others' lives at risk
Speeding is dangerous for the driver and other motorists
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Supporting the needy with food supplies
Group of families engaged in serving isolated labour community hopes to motivate more people to help underprivileged and hungry
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Leukaemia boy granted wish to meet footballer
Emirati meets hero Al Qahtani, Al Ain team
