World-class comics, legendary crooners, meal deals, free fitness and more: Dubai won't slow down over the six-day Eid Al Fitr weekend. Here are 22 things to do during your time off.
Also, head here for 16 things to do in Abu Dhabi over the Eid weekend.
Monday, June 3
1. Eat non-stop pizza
Matto in Business Bay is a solid Italian restaurant with delicious homely food. Its Monday night pizza and drink deal is very affordable, too. Pay Dh100 for non-stop pizza and one bitter orange cocktail, Dh180 for two hours of non-stop pizza and house drinks, or Dh280 for non-stop pizza and specialty drinks.
The Oberoi, Business Bay, from 8pm to 11.30pm. Call 04 444 1335
2. Go to a free yoga class in Dubai Marina
There are a lot of free yoga classes around the city - from Karama to Barsha - and on Monday night you'll find a class at Skydive Dubai's free Calisthenics gym located between Dubai Marina and Media City. The class runs from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, and is free, but you do need to register (which is quite a lengthy process). There's a free yoga class in Barsha on Monday, too (read more about that here).
Calisthenics Park, Al Seyahi Street, from 8.30pm, free. More information on how to register on Facebook
3. Watch the cricket at Irish Village
There's a cricket room at the Irish Village, which is a great place to watch the action: Monday's ODI is England versus Pakistan, so the atmosphere at the pub is likely to be lively. You can book a private room, too, if you have a group of eight to 15 people (call 04 282 4750 to do so).
Irish Village, Garhoud, throughout the Cricket World Cup. More information on website
4. Watch a very stressful, but funny, Powerpoint
On Monday, head to Courtyard Theatre to see Speechless: Improvised Powerpoint, in which entertainers, entrepreneurs and audience members are put on the spot with nothing more than a stage, a microphone and a PowerPoint deck full of surprising images that they've never seen. Hilarity, hopefully, ensues.
The Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz. More information and bookings on website
Tuesday, June 4
5. See fireworks at La Mer and Al Seef (date dependent on Eid)
Fireworks will light up the sea next to Jumeirah, and the waters of the Creek at 9pm on the first day of Eid Al Fitr (which is expected to be June 4; however, this may change, so please double-check). The fireworks are best viewed from La Mer and Al Seef, which have a host of restaurants, too. See this article for more on Eid fireworks across Dubai (and Abu Dhabi).
Al Seef and La Mer, 9pm, date dependent on moon sighting
6. See La Perle by Dragone at a quarter of the price
La Perle, the Middle East's first permanent "Las Vegas-style" show, is an aerial and aqua performance that takes place at a custom-made, 10-storey high, state-of-the-art theatre in Al Habtoor City, and tickets are 75 per cent off over the Eid holiday. VIP tickets, which are usually Dh1,680, are down to Dh599. Platinum has gone from Dh1,260 to Dh299. Gold is down from Dh840 to Dh249 and Silver tickets are Dh199 (as opposed to Dh630). You can buy yours on platinumlist.net, but they're "selling fast", we're told.
Al Habtoor City (near Business Bay), multiple performances. More information on website
Wednesday, June 5
7. Eat at Weslodge for almost half price
Weslodge, which is on one of the top floors of the ultra-high JW Marriott Marquis in Business Bay, is a great bistro that serves modern American food: think fancy fried chicken, fish tacos and seabass ceviche. To celebrate Eid, it's offering 40 per cent off the total bill during dinner service from June 4 to June 7. Eid dinner sorted, then.
JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay. More information on Facebook
8. Train to climb up stairs (actually)
Media One Hotel in Dubai Media City hosts a stair-climb race every year in support of Gulf For Good. Even if you're not interested in the race, anyone can turn up to one of the training sessions for a guaranteed good workout. You just need to be over the age of 16 and pay Dh50. It's a particularly good training option for anyone interested in a spot of mountaineering.
Media One Hotel, Dubai Media City, 5pm to 6pm, Dh50. More information on Facebook
9. Pay to play netball
The Dubai Sevens Stadium has a great set of netball courts, and on Wednesday nights there's a pay-to-play session. Turn up at 7pm, as an individual or team, pay Dh25, and get playing. You do need to register first, however.
Dubai Sevens Stadium, 7pm to 10pm, Dh25. More information on registration on Facebook
Thursday, June 6
10. Meet the Sylvanian Families
Kinokunya book store in The Dubai Mall (which is always worth a visit) is hosting a special meet-and-greet with the Sylvanian Families creatures this weekend. Little ones will be able to have their photo taken with Freya and generally immerse themselves in the world of their favourite toys.
The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, 4pm to 7pm, Thursday June 6 to Saturday June 8. More information on Facebook
11. See Russell Peters at the all-new Dubai Arena
City Walk's new indoor arena opens tonight, with comedian Russell Peters inaugurating the venue with his Deported World Tour. Peters is known for his close-to-the-bone, observational-style comedy that centres on highlighting racial stereotypes, throwing any semblance of political correctness out of the window. He has been named one of Rolling Stone's 50 Best Comics of All Time. The Canadian comedian told The National that his Middle East shows are usually the same as they are in North America: "I may curse a little less, but I won't change my act for anyone."
Dubai Arena, City Walk, 9pm, tickets still available for from Dh350. Buy tickets here
12. Croon along with Tamer Hosny
With a career that spans 17 years, Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny is one of the stalwarts of the Arabic music scene. He's performing at the prestigious Dubai Opera on June 6, but we expect the crowd to get up and dance. Fancy a pre-theatre meal? Try Kizmet in the Dubai Opera - its small sharing plates are the perfect option for before a show.
Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, from 9pm, tickets from Dh330. Buy tickets here
13. Watch some local theatre
The theatre company behind March's My Name is Rachel Corrie return to the stage in Al Quoz with The Walworth Face, written by Edna Walsh and first performed in 2006, on June 6. Declan O'Sullivan stars and Padraig Downey directs the story, which is set in a council flat on Elephant and Castle in London. The show will also be performed on June 7, 8 and 11.
Courtyard Playhouse, Al Quoz, 8pm to 10pm, for more information on bookings and tickets, contact danudxb@gmail.com. More information on website
14. Dine on Thai street eats
Mango Tree (which used to be in Downtown but is now in JBR) is one of the most consistent Thai restaurants in the city, and from June 6 to June 8 it's putting on a special Bangkok street-food menu. The three-course menu costs Dh120 with a soft drink or a house beverage, and is available from lunch. Read more about the restaurant here.
Hilton Dubai The Walk, JBR, from noon until late. Call 04 374 7555
Friday, June 7
15. Shop at a night Ripe Market at Dubai Festival City
Now that the summer is officially here, Ripe Market has moved indoors, and you'll find it at Dubai Festival City Mall from 5pm until late on Friday. There will be about 100 local businesses selling everything from artisanal bread to organic skincare. And, of course, Ripe's organic veggie market will be there, too. If you'd rather shop during the day, you'll also find a Ripe Market at the Springs Souk from 10am to late on both Friday and Saturday.
Dubai Festival City Mall, 10am until late, Friday and Saturday. More information on Facebook
16. Go to a secret party at Barasti
Barasti bar is launching its "house of whatever" today, which will run until September 28 (so basically the whole summer season). What is it? Well, that's being kept secret. But the team do promise an assortment of things, including a silent disco, giveaways, celebrities (really?) and performances.
Barasti, Mina Seyahi, 7pm to 3am. More information on Facebook
17. Thrash to Polish metal
Are you a fan of heavy metal? Polish metal band Vader are performing in Rigga this weekend, and are being supported by NervoChaos from Brazil and Fatal Qualm from the UAE. The opposite of a quiet night in.
ElBarrio, Hyatt Place, Rigga, from 9pm to 3am, tickets Dh150. Buy tickets here
Saturday, June 8
18. Try out pottery
Every Saturday, Yadawei Ceramic Studio in Al Quoz hosts a pottery discovery day for families. Novices can turn up and have an hour of learning from the experienced teachers. The event is open to all ages, so kids should come, too.
Al Quoz, from 11am to noon, Dh80 for adults and Dh45 for kids. More information on Facebook
19. Have a family day out at Reform
Reform Social & Grill is a family favourite in the Lakes. It has a huge lawn and a relaxed feel, and is hosting a "kids bonanza" on June 8. There will be free activities, including slime, face painting and a bouncy castle. There will also be a market, and live music from Sounds of Nomads. Adults can opt for a two-for-one roast, and kids eat for free. Booking is essential.
The Lakes, Emirates Living, from 3pm. Call 04 454 2638 for bookings
20. Watch Japanese anime classics
Cinema Akil - the UAE's first bona fide arthouse cinema - is hosting a Studio Ghibli week that starts on Friday, June 7, and runs until Saturday, June 15. The special run features eight films from the famous Japanese anime studio, with Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away playing on June 8. Other films screening include The Tale of Princess Kaguya (June 7 and 11), Spirited Away (June 8, 13 and 15), My Neighbour Totoro (June 13 and 15) and Kiki's Delivery Service (June 12, 14 and 15).
Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue, June 7 to 15, Dh52.50. Seating is unassigned so arrive early. More information on website
21. Also, watch Restless Creature at Cinema Akil for free
Also on at Cinema Akil on June 8 is 2017 documentary Restless Creature, which is being screened for free and is a portrait of prima ballerina Wendy Whelan. The movie is free: first-come, first-seated, so get there early. See all of the movies playing as part of this American Film Showcase here.
Cinema Akil, Al Quoz, 3pm, free. More information on website
22. Eat ethically sourced seafood at Pier Chic
Pier Chic, the restaurant that juts dramatically out into the ocean in Jumeirah, is serving a five-course, ethically-sourced seafood menu for five days only (June 4 to 8) to celebrate World Oceans Day, which falls on Saturday, June 8.
Madinat Jumeirah, from 12.30pm to 11.30pm, Tuesday, June 4, to Saturday, June 8. Call 800 666 353
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The full list of 2020 Brit Award nominees (winners in bold):
British group
Coldplay
Foals
Bring me the Horizon
D-Block Europe
Bastille
British Female
Mabel
Freya Ridings
FKA Twigs
Charli xcx
Mahalia
British male
Harry Styles
Lewis Capaldi
Dave
Michael Kiwanuka
Stormzy
Best new artist
Aitch
Lewis Capaldi
Dave
Mabel
Sam Fender
Best song
Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber - I Don’t Care
Mabel - Don’t Call Me Up
Calvin Harrison and Rag’n’Bone Man - Giant
Dave - Location
Mark Ronson feat. Miley Cyrus - Nothing Breaks Like A Heart
AJ Tracey - Ladbroke Grove
Lewis Capaldi - Someone you Loved
Tom Walker - Just You and I
Sam Smith and Normani - Dancing with a Stranger
Stormzy - Vossi Bop
International female
Ariana Grande
Billie Eilish
Camila Cabello
Lana Del Rey
Lizzo
International male
Bruce Springsteen
Burna Boy
Tyler, The Creator
Dermot Kennedy
Post Malone
Best album
Stormzy - Heavy is the Head
Michael Kiwanuka - Kiwanuka
Lewis Capaldi - Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent
Dave - Psychodrama
Harry Styles - Fine Line
Rising star
Celeste
Joy Crookes
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Sector: FinTech
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Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million
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5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young
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Starring: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shantanu Maheshwari, Jimmy Shergill, Saiee Manjrekar
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Where to buy art books in the UAE
There are a number of speciality art bookshops in the UAE.
In Dubai, The Lighthouse at Dubai Design District has a wonderfully curated selection of art and design books. Alserkal Avenue runs a pop-up shop at their A4 space, and host the art-book fair Fully Booked during Art Week in March. The Third Line, also in Alserkal Avenue, has a strong book-publishing arm and sells copies at its gallery. Kinokuniya, at Dubai Mall, has some good offerings within its broad selection, and you never know what you will find at the House of Prose in Jumeirah. Finally, all of Gulf Photo Plus’s photo books are available for sale at their show.
In Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi has a beautiful selection of catalogues and art books, and Magrudy’s – across the Emirates, but particularly at their NYU Abu Dhabi site – has a great selection in art, fiction and cultural theory.
In Sharjah, the Sharjah Art Museum sells catalogues and art books at its museum shop, and the Sharjah Art Foundation has a bookshop that offers reads on art, theory and cultural history.
Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
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Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Ankita Lokhande, Danny Denzongpa, Atul Kulkarni
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Four motivational quotes from Alicia's Dubai talk
“The only thing we need is to know that we have faith. Faith and hope in our own dreams. The belief that, when we keep going we’re going to find our way. That’s all we got.”
“Sometimes we try so hard to keep things inside. We try so hard to pretend it’s not really bothering us. In some ways, that hurts us more. You don’t realise how dishonest you are with yourself sometimes, but I realised that if I spoke it, I could let it go.”
“One good thing is to know you’re not the only one going through it. You’re not the only one trying to find your way, trying to find yourself, trying to find amazing energy, trying to find a light. Show all of yourself. Show every nuance. All of your magic. All of your colours. Be true to that. You can be unafraid.”
“It’s time to stop holding back. It’s time to do it on your terms. It’s time to shine in the most unbelievable way. It’s time to let go of negativity and find your tribe, find those people that lift you up, because everybody else is just in your way.”
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Other workplace saving schemes
- The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023.
- Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
- National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
- In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
- Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.
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A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.
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The lowest safety level. These labs work with viruses that are minimal risk to humans.
Hand washing is required on entry and exit and potentially infectious material decontaminated with bleach before thrown away.
Must have a lock. Access limited. Lab does not need to be isolated from other buildings.
Used as teaching spaces.
Study microorganisms such as Staphylococcus which causes food poisoning.
Biosafety Level 2
These labs deal with pathogens that can be harmful to people and the environment such as Hepatitis, HIV and salmonella.
Working in Level 2 requires special training in handling pathogenic agents.
Extra safety and security precautions are taken in addition to those at Level 1
Biosafety Level 3
These labs contain material that can be lethal if inhaled. This includes SARS coronavirus, MERS, and yellow fever.
Significant extra precautions are taken with staff given specific immunisations when dealing with certain diseases.
Infectious material is examined in a biological safety cabinet.
Personnel must wear protective gowns that must be discarded or decontaminated after use.
Strict safety and handling procedures are in place. There must be double entrances to the building and they must contain self-closing doors to reduce risk of pathogen aerosols escaping.
Windows must be sealed. Air from must be filtered before it can be recirculated.
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The highest level for biosafety precautions. Scientist work with highly dangerous diseases that have no vaccine or cure.
All material must be decontaminated.
Personnel must wear a positive pressure suit for protection. On leaving the lab this must pass through decontamination shower before they have a personal shower.
Entry is severely restricted to trained and authorised personnel. All entries are recorded.
Entrance must be via airlocks.
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Key figures in the life of the fort
Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.
Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.
Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.
Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.
Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae
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Friday Sassuolo v Torino (Kick-off 10.45pm UAE)
Saturday Atalanta v Sampdoria (5pm),
Genoa v Inter Milan (8pm),
Lazio v Bologna (10.45pm)
Sunday Cagliari v Crotone (3.30pm)
Benevento v Napoli (6pm)
Parma v Spezia (6pm)
Fiorentina v Udinese (9pm)
Juventus v Hellas Verona (11.45pm)
Monday AC Milan v AS Roma (11.45pm)
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Motori Profile
Date started: March 2020
Co-founder/CEO: Ahmed Eissa
Based: UAE, Abu Dhabi
Sector: Insurance Sector
Size: 50 full-time employees (Inside and Outside UAE)
Stage: Seed stage and seeking Series A round of financing
Investors: Safe City Group
If you go
The flights Etihad (www.etihad.com) and Spice Jet (www.spicejet.com) fly direct from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Pune respectively from Dh1,000 return including taxes. Pune airport is 90 minutes away by road.
The hotels A stay at Atmantan Wellness Resort (www.atmantan.com) costs from Rs24,000 (Dh1,235) per night, including taxes, consultations, meals and a treatment package.