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Heritage festival to celebrate culture
The Emirates’ history will once again come to life as the capital’s stunning heritage festival is set to return. A host of cultural activities will feature in the fifth edition of the Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival, which runs from 20th …
Liwa desert challenge to test competitors
International athletes are pumped up following the announcement of a new desert challenge in 2015. The inaugural Liwa Challenge Master Trek will be a gruelling endurance run through the stunning but treacherous Liwa Desert. Athletes can choose from a 100km …
Science festival sparks excitement
The Abu Dhabi Science Festival (ADSF) is back for its fourth instalment and this year the family-friendly event promises to be bigger and better than ever. Held from 13th to 22nd November and aimed at five to 15-year-olds, ADSF will …
The sky’s the limit
Abu Dhabi is looking to reach new heights in clean technology with the announcement that the capital will be hosting the first round-the-world solar-powered flight. Pilots Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg will take off in Solar Impulse 2, a lightweight …
After-race concerts to keep fans happy
The highly anticipated Yasalam 2014 has finally been announced and we’re happy! As Formula One fever hits the capital, residents and visitors eagerly await the line-up of after-race concerts and this year is no disappointment. On 20th November, four of …
Residents pick local produce
The consumption of local vegetables is growing according to a new survey by a local farmers’ centre. A study by Abu Dhabi Farmers’ Services Centre (ADFSC) revealed that nearly three-quarters of consumers now buy local vegetables because of their freshness, …
Three-day extravaganza set to delight
An upcoming fun festival is set to see Abu Dhabi residents spice up their weekend plans. The capital’s family-themed ‘The Big Weekend’ will see visitors head to Zayed Sports City from 30th October to 1st November for three days of …
Residents flock to the wild
Local biodiversity is receiving a boost after the capital’s environment agency launched a new public programme. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) launched its Eco-reserve Programme to encourage residents to explore the area’s natural heritage. “As city life increasingly …
Legendary line-up revealed
Abu Dhabi’s annual music and arts festival is hitting all the right notes, after recently announcing the first two headline acts for next year’s edition. The 12th instalment of Abu Dhabi Festival, which is hosted by Abu Dhabi Music and …
Composer takes centre stage
The Volvo Ocean Race’s Abu Dhabi stopover is off to a swimming start, with news that the Oscar-nominated composer, George Fenton, will open the festival. Fenton is to perform with the highly acclaimed Blue Planet in Concert, which opens the …
