Author: Ferdinand Godinez

Top flight action

Top flight action

Far from the departures gate at the airport, this is air-based action as you’ve never seen it before… If you lift your gaze to the skies in Al Ain next week, you could experience any of the following things: plumes …

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Winter wonder camps

Winter wonder camps

Get the kids into camp this festive season Winter is about more than just mince pies and turkey. It’s also the perfect time for kids to learn new skills and make friends in a fun environment. From sports and entertainment …

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UAE National Day

UAE National Day

On 2nd December, people around the UAE will celebrate the founding of a nation and remember this young country’s history Whether you are Emirati, an expat who was born and raised here or fresh off the boat, on 2nd December …

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Creating unity

Creating unity

With its glittering skyscrapers towering over the desert landscape, many could be forgiven for forgetting that the UAE is still relatively young at only 44  years old. Settle down for a history lesson, folks. As the founding day of the …

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Guiding light

Guiding light

Sheikh Zayed’s influence on the nation he founded continues to resonate The UAE has progressed from an unknown desert state in the Arabian Peninsula to a model nation in the Middle East and internationally. None of this would have been …

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National Day events

National Day events

Looking for something to do to mark the UAE’s special day? We round up what’s happening around the city to help you celebrate… IKEA gets patriotic with free activities such as henna, face painting, complimentary Arabic coffee, dates and sweets. …

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Give it a tri

Give it a tri

Starting a New Year’s resolution early, we’re embarking on our first triathlon I’ve decided to do a triathlon. Why? I’m still asking myself the same question. Once I mentioned it to my editor, he signed us both up for TriYas 2016. …

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One stop to Park Station

One stop to Park Station

Following extensive renovations in Mushrif Park, a new eatery also opened its doors. With floor to ceiling windows, Park Station is certainly a pleasant and airy spot to stop and appreciate the greenery and nearby fountains. The menu is refreshingly …

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A hunger for life

A hunger for life

As The Hunger Games franchise comes to a climax Jennifer Lawrence ends ties with a character whose development has been so intrinsically linked to her own… It might seem a like a decade ago that Katniss valiantly shouted ‘I volunteer!’ …

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No kidding

No kidding

Money doesn’t grow on trees. So a pair of Abu Dhabi authors are helping parents and their kids plant strong financial roots We live in a society of fast cars and big spenders, and perhaps unsurprisingly, debt is on the rise …

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