UAE Jetski Race @ Abu Dhabi Corniche

WATERSPORTS fans and beach bunnies headed to the Abu Dhabi Corniche to check out the second heat of the UAE Jet Ski Race. Competitors rode the waves to victory as spectators cheered them on. Looks like a fun day out …

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ADCB 5k and 10k Run @ Zayed Sports City

A record number of runners from different levels and ages took part in the recent Zayed Sports City ADCB 5k and 10k Run series. More than 600 people, the most participants ever for the events, helped raise a total of …

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City schools set to kick out at poverty

The capital’s children will be kicking for a cause when participating in an inter-school football competition to benefit charity organisations this weekend. To be hosted on Saturday 7th December, the British International School Abu Dhabi (BISAD) will again play host …

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Etihad hits heights once more

Etihad Airways has been named Airline of the Year by Global Traveler magazine, soaring away with another award to add to its collection this week. The judging panel at the leading American magazine selected Etihad Airways for the title with …

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Magnificent mosque now virtually yours to explore

FANS of iconic structures in Abu Dhabi can now explore the grandeur of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (SZGM) from the comfort of their own homes, after the amazing building was added to Google Street View. It is the largest mosque …

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Teacher on a return mission to help orphanage in Philippines

One Abu Dhabi resident is hoping to return to the Philippines this month to help rebuild an orphanage that was destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan. Ali Manek, a Canadian who has lived in the capital for five years, plans to return …

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Get your place in the sun

Abu Dhabi private wealth manager Waqas Babar from Globaleye shares his top tips for buying property For most of us buying a property means putting our name to probably one of the biggest assets we will own, making it both …

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Breast Cancer Awareness Coffee Morning @ GEMS World Academy, Abu Dhabi

GEMS World Academy Abu Dhabi organised a Breast Cancer Awareness Coffee Morning with parents helping raise funds for various cancer-related charity groups. One of the parents shared her own breast cancer experience and women’s cancer specialist Dr Roula from Mafraq …

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Revenge has a name

Carrie (18+)  – Starring Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore, directed by Kimberly Peirce Based on the 1974 novel by Stephen King, this film adaptation reimagines the story of Carrie White, a 17-year-old outcast who discovers she has telekinesis. Cinema …

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Modern masterpiece

Looking for an elegant twist on a traditional curry, we headed over to the newly opened Rosewood Abu Dhabi to sample their Indian restaurant, Spice Mela. The setting couldn’t have been more perfect for a rather romantic meal, with the …

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