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Equestrian champion Tariq Al Muhairi has had a unique bond with his animals since he was a child

Three forts built in the last century are now easy-to-visit monuments to the UAE’s history

The Arabian dagger is seeing a revival of sorts thanks to a government initiative

Bedouin connoisseurs can easily spot a multi-million Asayel camel

Looking for starry skies and empty dunes? Get your GPS ready...

Here's our pick of the best UAE camping spots

The traditions of desert life – coffee, poetry, hospitality – are maintained in winter camps every year. Friday visits one in Abu Dhabi

Get off-road and into the desert. Need inspiration? Meet the UAE Offroaders

After years of research and weeks of hard work, the team at Al Ain Classic Car Museum restores a 1976 Range Rover to be the exact copy of Shaikh Zayed’s car. Silvia Radan highlights their labour of love in the Year of Zayed

A walk down the memory lane exploring some of Arab world’s dying Ramadan traditions

A wondering mind, a vivid imagination and a never-say-die spirit make Jalal Luqman an artist who is never limited by the medium. As he pens his first book, he talks to Silvia Radan about his legacy

A small but growing group of women in the UAE are realising their passion for power — shifting into top gear with their high-end cars. Silvia Radan meets a few