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Time to tour: Falcon Hospital

Abu Dhabi Week treated David and Marie Gladstone to a day at the Falcon Hospital. But what did they make of it? Was it easy to get there? Marie: Yes, it was easy to find as it was well sign-posted. …

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Teen Spirit

Hey teens, think there’s nothing to do in Abu Dhabi except trawl the malls? Then think again!   TRY SOMETHING NEW Urban dance Whether you’re serious about fitness or just want to have fun, Fit & Flex offers weekly dance …

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Goals UAE scores big

  Two Abu Dhabi mothers have taken extra-curricular activities for autistic children into their own hands Two mums have launched a new after school club for autistic children. One in 50 children in the UAE are autistic, and diagnoses are …

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Happy hunting

Team up with your friends for fun, food and a good cause Do you think you know Abu Dhabi? If so, put your knowledge to the test and join in with the Great Abu Dhabi Scavenger Hunt. Susan Aylott, a …

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Crafty Kidz

Once upon a time there was a woman who owned an independent bookshop called The Shop Around the Corner. That woman was Meg Ryan’s character Kathleen Kelly in You’ve Got Mail. When Amiri Gandhi saw the film, she knew she …

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Take the plunge

You don’t have to be a hotel guest or member to enjoy the capital’s beach and health clubs. Enjoy a day out with these day passes   SPLASH AND SPLURGE   Hiltonia The Corniche-based beach club at Hilton Abu Dhabi …

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The year of the goat

On 19th February 2015, Chinese people around the world will ring in 4713, the year of the goat Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in Chinese culture. The eve marks the start of a new year – each …

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We’re going to the zoo, zoo, zoo

Abu Dhabi Week treated Layla Al-Jenaibi and her two and a half year old twin boys, Luke and Jake, to a day at Emirates Park Zoo. But what did they make of it? Was it easy to get there? The …

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Appykids: Digital learning made fun

A UAE-based company is promoting quality educational content for kids in the region through digital platforms Almost everything is available at the touch of a button. This growing phenomenon has spawned application software, or apps – programs designed to run …

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Little people, big fun

Abu Dhabi Week checks out what’s on offer for kiddies in the capital From children’s play areas in malls to a child-only cinema, there’s always something new in town for little ones. For parents looking to provide their children with …

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