1. The ambiance. In short, there isn’t any. Khalifa City A is almost completely devoid of pavements, for instance, so street life is limited to driving. Even when there are sidewalks, there are...
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We all know the two most hyped FM radio stations in town—100.5 and 104.8—but what’s out there for those of us who are immune to Top 40 MOR? Check out these lesser-known but still excellent...
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The sometimes neglected second city of the Emirate, Al Ain is regarded by many as a kind of sleepy back garden to the capital. But there’s more to Al Ain that that. 1. The atmosphere. People who...
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Whether you’re planning for a special day or just want a good spot for gazing into each other’s eyes, the capital is full of ambiance. 1. Abu Dhabi...
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Changing and maintaining your look needn’t cost the earth or call for the surgeon’s knife. Here’s five easy ways to stay looking gorgeous White and bright smile We all know that one or two...
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You’ve seen a few before in this column, but here five more excellent bargains to be had around the capital. 1. The Cultural Foundation on 7th/Zayed the First Street: There’s often something...
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1. Litter There isn’t any – anywhere: And we can’t remember the last time we spotted graffiti, for that matter (apart from some low-grade tagging in the underpasses at the end of Hamdan...
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The world is full of oddities, frequently bureaucratic quirks or administrative decisions that probably make sense to something somewhere but which aren’t immediately obvious to the passer-by. Abu...
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Some things here feel a bit pricey, if only because they’ve had to be air-freighted in. Still, there are some fantastic bargains to be had in the capital. 1. The bus: It used to be free—it now...
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There is no shortage of Friday brunches in this town, but where can you go with your young family in tow? We’ve found the five best options. 1. Rosebud’s at the Beach Rotana on 10th Street: Not...
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