• In this October 4, 1977 photo released by NBC, Will Ferrell portrays Craig Buchanan, left, and Cheri Oteri portrays his cheering partner Arianna on Saturday Night Live. Mary Ellen Matthews / AP Photo / NBC
    In this October 4, 1977 photo released by NBC, Will Ferrell portrays Craig Buchanan, left, and Cheri Oteri portrays his cheering partner Arianna on Saturday Night Live. Mary Ellen Matthews / AP Photo / NBC
  • This November 18, 1978 photo released by NBC shows Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues, left, and John Belushi as Jake Blues, performing as the Blues Brothers on SNL. Al Levine / AP Photo / NBC
    This November 18, 1978 photo released by NBC shows Dan Aykroyd as Elwood Blues, left, and John Belushi as Jake Blues, performing as the Blues Brothers on SNL. Al Levine / AP Photo / NBC
  • In this May 24, 1980 photo released by NBC, Bill Murray, Laraine Newman and Buck Henry perform in a skit from Saturday Night Live. Alan Singer / AP Photo / NBC
    In this May 24, 1980 photo released by NBC, Bill Murray, Laraine Newman and Buck Henry perform in a skit from Saturday Night Live. Alan Singer / AP Photo / NBC
  • In this May 13, 1983 photo released by NBC shows Eddie Murphy as Mr. Robinson during the Mister Robinson’s Neighborhood skit. Al Levine / AP Photo / NBC
    In this May 13, 1983 photo released by NBC shows Eddie Murphy as Mr. Robinson during the Mister Robinson’s Neighborhood skit. Al Levine / AP Photo / NBC
  • In this May 10, 2003 image released by NBC, Tina Fey, left, and Jimmy Fallon appear during the Weekend Update segment. Mary Ellen Matthews / AP Photo / NBC
    In this May 10, 2003 image released by NBC, Tina Fey, left, and Jimmy Fallon appear during the Weekend Update segment. Mary Ellen Matthews / AP Photo / NBC
  • Cast members Amy Poehler, centre, and Seth Meyers, left, perform a skit with Republican vice-presidential nominee Alaska Governor Sarah Palin during an episode of Saturday Night Live in New York. Dana Edelson / Reuters
    Cast members Amy Poehler, centre, and Seth Meyers, left, perform a skit with Republican vice-presidential nominee Alaska Governor Sarah Palin during an episode of Saturday Night Live in New York. Dana Edelson / Reuters
  • This October 12, 2013 photo released by NBC shows guest musical guest Katy Perry performing Walking On Air. Dana Edelson / AP Photo / NBC
    This October 12, 2013 photo released by NBC shows guest musical guest Katy Perry performing Walking On Air. Dana Edelson / AP Photo / NBC
  • This October 5, 2013 photo released by NBC shows, from left, Aidy Bryant, Cecily Strong, and guest host Miley Cyrus in a scene from the late-night comedy series Saturday Night Live. Dana Edelson / AP Photo / NBC
    This October 5, 2013 photo released by NBC shows, from left, Aidy Bryant, Cecily Strong, and guest host Miley Cyrus in a scene from the late-night comedy series Saturday Night Live. Dana Edelson / AP Photo / NBC

Saturday Night Live at 40 — in pictures


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The long-running sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live will celebrate their 40th anniversary. Take a look back at the comedy series through the years.

Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

The White Lotus: Season three

Creator: Mike White

Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell

Rating: 4.5/5

ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA

Starring: Nader Abd Alhay, Majd Eid, Ramzi Maqdisi

Directors: Tarzan and Arab Nasser

Rating: 4.5/5

The National Archives, Abu Dhabi

Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

ESSENTIALS

The flights 
Fly Etihad or Emirates from the UAE to Moscow from 2,763 return per person return including taxes. 
Where to stay 
Trips on the Golden Eagle Trans-Siberian cost from US$16,995 (Dh62,414) per person, based on two sharing.

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