UAE | Tourism
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Saturday May 18
Ferry route to Lebanon Island from Friday
RTA launches daily trips to The World islands
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Thursday May 16
Watch the Dhow race from Dubai Ferry
RTA offers ferry ride to Moon Island for the dhow race
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Wednesday May 15
Shaikh Hamdan issues new Dubai maritime resolution
Resolution sets up framework for the operation of maritime industry
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Tuesday May 14
10 mega projects to adorn Dubai
Municipality embarks on massive development drive worth Dh883.5m
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Saturday May 4
Hoteliers fined for unapproved renovations
A total of 1,264 violations recorded in 2012, report says
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Wednesday May 1
Shadi Al Matroushi and Haytham Shaheen: Meet Abu Dhabi’s self-taught sandmen
Sheer passion for sculpting turns Emirati-Egyptian duo into accomplished artists. Their top tip: Never give up
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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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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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Friday Apr 5
Ancient graves unearthed in RAK
Graves dating back to 2000BC found in Ras Al Khaimah
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Thursday Apr 4
Fifteen Dubai Heritage sites to be transferred from DTCM to Dubai Culture
The sites will be transferred to implement law number 6 for the year 2008
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Wednesday Apr 3
Abu Dhabi tour on a seaplane
30-minute flight offers spectacular views of burgeoning city
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Wednesday Apr 3
New Dubai World Central international airport to open passenger terminal in October
European low-cost carrier Wizz Air and Saudi Arabia’s nasair are first airlines
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Thursday Mar 28
Dubai World Cup: a weekend of fun, fashion, hats - and a horse race
It’s the time for hats and horses, concerts, malls and Easter bunnies
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Wednesday Mar 27
Pay Dh100 to go to beach in Abu Dhabi
Controversial Yas beach entrance charges double on weekends
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Saturday Mar 23
World of souvenirs leaves Global Village visitors spoilt for choice
Handmade mementos made by craftsmen from dozens of countries up for grabs
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Friday Mar 22
Global Village gives artisans their best chance
Stalls displaying live work environments highlight intricacies of fading handicrafts
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Wednesday Mar 13
Riders of the storm: Take a spin on Yas Island
From the highest suspended roller coaster to the longest waterslide in the region, the 43 rides and attractions at Yas Waterworld will leave you screaming for more
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Wednesday Mar 13
UAE airlines avoid worst of weather
No delays in services as late-winter storm batters UK, France and Germany
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Tuesday Mar 12
Saadiyat island beach opened to public
Hawksbill turtle nesting ground and dune vegetation among natural highlights
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Monday Mar 11
Traditional hotel coming up in Sharjah
Dh100m Al Bait project, set to be completed by end of 2014, will be spread over 10,000 square metres
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Sunday Mar 10
‘Heart of Sharjah’ project under way
The heritage project is scheduled for completion in 2025
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Sunday Mar 10
Emirati culture highlighted in the ‘Heart of Sharjah’
7th Traditional Handicraft Forum and Sharjah Heritage Days among events held
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Friday Mar 8
Sharjah museums offer 50% discounts
16 museums in emirate announce special packages and discount vouchers for tourists
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Wednesday Mar 6
Bungee jumping thrill in Dubai
If you wish to take the plunge, there’s a new place in town to do it
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Community Reports
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Parking chaos frustrates motorists
Motorist calls for one-way road to be built to regulate traffic and solve parking woes
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Traffic rules ignored by pedestrians
Reader points out how regardless of a pedestrian crossing, pedestrians continue to break the rules.
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Have you seen reader’s dog?
Reader’s dog went missing in Al Warqaa 3 area in Dubai.
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Make your own superhero art competition
Teenagers create their own superheroes and develop artistic skills
