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When Nikitha Pillai was five-years old, her parents watched as she imitated dancers on television and tried out dance steps in front of the mirror.

Mohammed Al Jallaf aspires to be the youngest pilot to fly for Emirates airline. The 15-year-old UAE national has begun to tread this path by training for a private pilot's licence.

Moving to Dubai two years ago was a surprisingly smooth transition for 11-year old Denisa Kejhova, a Czech national.

'The important values in life are to be honest and kind'</b><br /> <br /> Nine-year old Rajesh Jay Sharma has a very international outlook.

At the age of 10, Pinky Sawlani is focused on her goals and maintains a mature outlook.

Brothers T.J. and Zakary Mouslmani get along well. Like most siblings, they have their squabbles, but make up quickly and start playing together again.

Angelo Manesero, a 12-year-old British boy, is a passionate kite boarder, who won the trophy among adults at the Dubai National Championship this year.

A group of women who want the excitement of life and opportunity to meet new people by participating in a range of recreational activities once a month.

Vashti and Iman Baluch are 10-year old adopted sisters who share similar interests. American nationals of African descent, they live in Dubai with parents Issa and Shelley Baluch.

Thirteen-year-old Pranav Arora is the youngest cricketer to play for ECB Juniors. He represents the UAE team in the Under-19 and Under-15 tournaments.

Diwali Night 2003

At the age of nine years, Hanien Musa exudes a sense of reserved confidence about her.