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Jubail Mangrove Park is one of Abu Dhabi’s quieter natural spaces. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

The pick of the UAE's parks for family outings, nature walks and weekend picnics

From mangrove boardwalks to beach access and barbecue spots, these outdoor destinations offer some of the best day trips

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Pay it forward: Initiatives launched to promote small businesses in the UAE

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Cancelled flights, unexpected gains: UAE residents find silver linings at home

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The dads who have turned darkest moments into a lifeline for others

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    Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi opens expansion with 11 new rides and attractions

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    ColumnBefore you complain about your late delivery, think of the driver who brought it

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    Restaurant of the weekPolished comfort food and a standout cornflake dessert at Nac Marina Mall

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    Why hot cross buns are eaten on Good Friday

  • The war continues to impact aviation across the Gulf. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    Which flights are suspended or delayed at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports?

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    Anti-ageing in the UAE: Most care about it but few actually act, study finds

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    How to get rid of mosquitoes in the UAE and what to do if bitten

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April Fool's Day has become popular with brands for marketing pranks. Getty Images

ColumnRead the room: This is not the year for April Fool's pranks

Practical jokes are inappropriate when we are navigating fake news and dealing with the impact of war

Lifestyle

From Dubai skatepark to Yas waterpark, UAE openings push forward amid conflict

Lifestyle
Jeep Wrangler models from 2007 to 2016 are listed as being fitted out with potentially risky airbags. Leslie Pableo for The National

'Stop-drive' warning issued for Dodge, Jeep, RAM and more over faulty airbags

Motoring

Home-schooling tips: Simple routine, realistic expectations and a reward system

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The Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai; Sedra Samer, in red hat, with her twin sister Nasab Al Jurdy and friend Nirvana Al Jurdy. All photoes by Antonije Robertson / The National
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A day of fashion, form and family at the 2026 Dubai World Cup

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New restaurants and dining experiences to try in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this month

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ColumnWhy every noise feels sharper in the thunder of conflict

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Travel
Rima Karam Patel with her husband Pallav, son Kai and daughter Tiana holidayed in Ras Al Khaimah instead of France. Photo: Rima Karam Patel

Cancelled flights, unexpected gains: UAE residents find silver linings at home

As regional conflict disrupts travel, many are staying put – and discovering a slower pace, deeper connections and new ways to spend their time

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Which flights are suspended or delayed at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports?

Travel

Why flights from the UAE are taking longer – and costing more

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Adverse weather could affect flights, say Emirates airline and Dubai Airports

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Dubai airport souvenir packs praised online as war disrupts flights

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Quiet outdoor escapes in the UAE for a stress-free break

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Middle East flight updates: Global airlines respond to airspace closures

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TN Magazine
Manuel Rabaté reflects on the museum and city that changed the course of his life in the TN March cover story. Victor Besa/The National
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Cover storyManuel Rabate on leaving Louvre Abu Dhabi after a transformative decade

As his tenure as director comes to an end, he reflects on his life-changing experience with the institution and the city

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One Last Thing: Gunk magazine founder on everything from Dostoyevsky to bad data

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Grid fashion: Which F1 team makes the most stylish clothes?

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New restaurants and dining experiences to try in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this month

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Inside quiet luxury house Valextra with chief executive Xavier Rougeaux

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Access all areas: Inside the travel trend offering private tours and opening closed doors

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Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Threshold 3 by Iyad Rahwan

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Yas Waterworld says its latest expansion brings the park to more than 70 rides, slides and attractions. Photo: Yas Waterworld

Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi opens expansion with 11 new rides and attractions

New additions include what the park says is the UAE’s tallest waterslide

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Support local: UAE restaurants offering discounts

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