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Welcome to the capital

New to the city for the new year? Our guide to settling in may be just what you need… Ahlan wasahlan fi Abu Dhabi. Or, welcome to Abu Dhabi! January is the time of year when the temperatures in the …

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Time to tackle diabetes risk

Abu Dhabi Week talks to an expert about diabetes prevention and its treatment The UAE has the second highest rate of diabetes in the world with more than 18 percent of the population suffering from the disease. Dr Kunt from the …

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Home and away

With Australia Day just around the corner, Abu Dhabi Week looks at the growing influence of ‘down under’ expats here in the capital For people living abroad, their homeland’s national day can bring mixed emotions. Modern technology may usually shorten that …

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Relax in the rolling dunes

Fancy a weekend escape from the capital? This week we swapped the hectic pace of city life for a luxurious retreat to Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort The drive from the main road up to the Qasr Al Sarab Desert …

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Monkeying around

  The latest music group to swing into town gets youngsters moving with the jungle beat Whether your tot is the next Ringo Starr or just loves moving and shaking, Music Monkeys is a great way to get your little …

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A fresh start

Are you giving your body a raw deal? The celebs are doing it; Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Pierce Brosnan, Sting and Cher, are just a few of the famous faces who have jumped on the raw food bandwagon. Of course eating …

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Treatment time

With hundreds of spa options available across the city, we checked out some of the best choices To escape the stresses of everyday life working in Abu Dhabi, the city has developed a burgeoning spa scene, where hard-working residents can …

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Dive in

Abu Dhabi Week takes the plunge when learning how to swim Maybe I was being dramatic, or maybe I wasn’t. But as I sat outside the large gleaming pool, watching toddlers the size of my arm effortlessly amble and splash …

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Care in the community

Abu Dhabi Week discovers how a pioneering organisation is helping low-income workers feel more at home in the emirate Abu Dhabi is a melting pot of nationalities that have come from near and far to call the capital their home. …

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Celebrate!

Abu Dhabi Week discovers how the capital gets ready to wave away 2013 and start the New Year. Whether you like to go big or go small, there is something for everyone to celebrate this New Year’s Eve. From fantastically …

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