Families in Abu Dhabi take to the malls in preparation for the new school term - in pictures

Iman Ali takes her children, six-year-old Ali, Omar, 8, and Malak, 11, shopping at the Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi ahead of the new school term. Victor Besa/The National.
Iman Ali takes her children, six-year-old Ali, Omar, 8, and Malak, 11, shopping at the Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi ahead of the new school term. Victor Besa/The National.
A father sterilises his daughter's hands as they enjoy the last few days of the summer holiday. Victor Besa/The National.
A father sterilises his daughter's hands as they enjoy the last few days of the summer holiday. Victor Besa/The National.
Friends spend the final days of the holiday at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National.
Friends spend the final days of the holiday at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National.
UAE schools expect most pupils to return to class on August 29. Victor Besa/The National.
UAE schools expect most pupils to return to class on August 29. Victor Besa/The National.
Some schools said more than 90 per cent of schoolchildren were forecast to return for in-person learning. Victor Besa/The National.
Some schools said more than 90 per cent of schoolchildren were forecast to return for in-person learning. Victor Besa/The National.
All private schools in Dubai must end distance learning on October 3. Victor Besa / The National.
All private schools in Dubai must end distance learning on October 3. Victor Besa / The National.
Many pupils and families have become frustrated with online learning and now want real interaction. Victor Besa/The National.
Many pupils and families have become frustrated with online learning and now want real interaction. Victor Besa/The National.