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    Tuesday Feb 21

    Five We Like: Best places to watch the sunset in Dubai

    It’s time to sit back and relax because we’ve found you the five best bars to enjoy the sunset in Dubai.

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    Sunday Nov 6

    Muslims in UAE offer Eid prayers

    Muslims across the UAE join millions across the world in attending morning prayers on the first day of Eid Al Adha

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    Friday Oct 28

    Breast cancer awareness walkathon in Dubai

    Thousands of people participate in Friday's breast cancer walk - Safe and Sound Pink Walkathon - in Dubai. The annual walk for a distance of 3.6 kilometres aims to spread awareness about breast cancer and raise funds for the cause.

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    Tuesday Oct 4

    Halloween accessories for children

    Make Halloween more treat than trick with these fun party accessories

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    Sunday Jul 31

    Dubai Airport's Terminal 3

    Take a pictorial walk through Dubai Airport's brand new Terminal 3, which has been described as the complete opposite of the older counterpart up the road.

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    Sunday May 29

    Exotic animals that have strayed in UAE public areas

    Once in a blue moon, animals short and tall stray into the streets of the emirates, causing a mix of panic and curiousity among onlookers

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    Friday Apr 1

    Browsing the Masafi roadside market

    From carpets to fresh produce, this roadside market in the east coast town of Masafi has it all. The treasure trove is a welcome change to mall shopping

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    Thursday Jan 13

    Doubling up: Maximise your workout with a gym buddy

    Lacking the motivation to exercise? A gym buddy can bring a competitive edge to your workout

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    Monday Jan 3

    History rising: The iconic Burj Khalifa

    From its humble beginnings in the sand near Shaikh Zayed Road, to its dominating presence in the Dubai skyline, we chart the rise of the Burj Khalifa tower, the tallest building in the world, which opened one year ago on Tuesday.

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    Thursday Dec 16

    Anatomy of a car crash

    Here's what happens in the first fatal second when a car going at 90km/h hits a solid object

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    Thursday Oct 7

    Record breakers in the UAE

    Dubai broke the world record for the longest line of sandwiches on Thursday. To honour this, we look at other records broken in the UAE.

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    Sunday Jul 18

    Nelson Mandela in pictures

    South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela turns 92 years old on July 18, as the world celebrates the first international day in his honour.

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    Wednesday Jul 14

    The Ultimate Game

    Guests had the time of their lives watching the Fifa World Cup final at the Gulf News-sponsored chalet at Emirates Golf Club.

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    Sunday Jul 4

    Homegrown student fashions

    French Fashion University, Esmod's Dubai, and international students reveal their designs to an audience of more than 1,000 people at their graduation ceremony. The event featured collections designed by students who were receiving the Esmod French Diploma - equivalent to a university bachelor of arts degree in France

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    Saturday May 22

    Students find inspiration in their heritage

    The American University of Sharjah's 2010 design batch held an exhibition of their senior projects Mojo Gallery in Dubai

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    Thursday Apr 29

    Al Hamriya: A hive of activity

    Whether lunchtime or late evening, the Road and surrounding Al Hamriya area (old Pakistani consulate area) is a hive of activity.

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    Wednesday Apr 28

    RTA driver safety campaign

    If you're smug in the belief that you're a safe driver, pay heed to RTA's recent 'Be Alert of Others' Faults' campaign that will run over three months. Mistakes by other motorists can turn a pleasant day on the road into a nightmare in the blink of an eye. Here are situations you may face and evasive action you must take

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    Thursday Mar 18

    In Pictures: Tourist Club

    The Tourist Club is considered one of the nicest and most residential areas in Abu Dhabi city.

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    Friday Mar 5

    Caviar - The luxury delicacy

    The fascinating journey of the luxury delicacy from sturgeon to the plate

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    Wednesday Feb 17

    Sharjah was take-off point for cricket in UAE

    Cricket in the UAE literally took off from the runway of a makeshift airport. The game was once played in the desert and empty streets. Today the UAE is the headquarters of the ICC, cricket's global body.

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    Thursday Feb 4

    Room to Read

    Room to Read helps deprived children in poor countries get to school.

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    Sunday Jan 31

    Al Ain Aerobatic Show: Day 4

    All the action from the last day of the Al Ain Aerobatic Show.

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    Saturday Jan 30

    In Pictures: Al Dhafrah Festival

    The Al Dhafrah Festival ended on Monday, with 30 camels bettering 940 others to win top prizes for their owners

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    Saturday Jan 30

    Al Ain Aerobatic Show: Day 3

    Thousands of spectators gathered on Friday to watch Al Ain Paratroopers and pilots from 15 countries present breathtaking aerobatic stunts in solo and group formations on the third day of the Al Ain Aerobatic Show 2010.

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    Thursday Jan 28

    Al Ain Aerobatic Show: Day 2

    A large number of aircrafts from different countries have been participating in the four-day extravaganza.

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