head to Ketchup to try the special six-course tasting menu, the Route 66 Menu, which will take you on a culinary journey of dishes from various cities along the famous American highway, including Los Angeles oysters, Las Vegas Navajo tacos and a Springfield Wellington of wagyu beef. Open 10am-midnight, Dh298 per person, booking essential at 04 363 8595, info@ketchup.ae, www.facebook.com/ketchupDubai
relax in the lounge atmosphere of Sake No Hana Dubai, which hosts a special Sunday evening event that blends authentic Japanese culture with the avant-garde worlds of fashion and art, complete with geishas greeting guests at the door, guest performers, a DJ and signature dishes. From 9pm, Souk Al Bahar Bridge, Downtown Dubai, book at 04 432 7808, reservations@sakenohana.ae
check out the art on display for Korea Art Month at Art Hub. See works by five Korean artists who have taken part in a one-month residency in Abu Dhabi. From 9am-8pm, Saturdays to Wednesdays; 9am-2pm, Thursdays (closed Fridays), Art Hub, Plot 38 MW5, Mussaffah, Abu Dhabi, 02 551 5005, www.adah.ae
attend a seminar with the childcare expert and author Rachel Waddilove, who will discuss Toddler Tantrums and Sleep Solutions. She can also visit your home for a more personalised session of advice at Dh900 for two hours. From 10am-noon, Just Kidding Al Safa store, near Safa Park, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, RSVP essential at info@justkidding-me.com, 04 346 6050
sign the kids up for painting workshops with the professional painter Karine Roche, who offers courses for children ages 8-12. November 11 and 18 or November 25 and December 2, 6-8pm, from Dh180 for members and Dh220 for non-members for two sessions, Lycee Theodore Monod, Abu Dhabi, 02 666 6232, www.timeouttickets.com
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The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors
Power: Combined output 920hp
Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km
On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025
Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000
Dubai World Cup draw
1. Gunnevera
2. Capezzano
3. North America
4. Audible
5. Seeking The Soul
6. Pavel
7. Gronkowski
8. Axelrod
9. New Trails
10. Yoshida
11. K T Brave
12. Thunder Snow
13. Dolkong
Find the right policy for you
Don’t wait until the week you fly to sign up for insurance – get it when you book your trip. Insurance covers you for cancellation and anything else that can go wrong before you leave.
Some insurers, such as World Nomads, allow you to book once you are travelling – but, as Mr Mohammed found out, pre-existing medical conditions are not covered.
Check your credit card before booking insurance to see if you have any travel insurance as a benefit – most UAE banks, such as Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, have cards that throw in insurance as part of their package. But read the fine print – they may only cover emergencies while you’re travelling, not cancellation before a trip.
Pre-existing medical conditions such as a heart condition, diabetes, epilepsy and even asthma may not be included as standard. Again, check the terms, exclusions and limitations of any insurance carefully.
If you want trip cancellation or curtailment, baggage loss or delay covered, you may need a higher-grade plan, says Ambareen Musa of Souqalmal.com. Decide how much coverage you need for emergency medical expenses or personal liability. Premium insurance packages give up to $1 million (Dh3.7m) in each category, Ms Musa adds.
Don’t wait for days to call your insurer if you need to make a claim. You may be required to notify them within 72 hours. Gather together all receipts, emails and reports to prove that you paid for something, that you didn’t use it and that you did not get reimbursed.
Finally, consider optional extras you may need, says Sarah Pickford of Travel Counsellors, such as a winter sports holiday. Also ensure all individuals can travel independently on that cover, she adds. And remember: “Cheap isn’t necessarily best.”
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