Abu Dhabi
On Sunday, October 19, the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, will host a Pink Afternoon Tea and Talks in the Alba Lobby Lounge with the Spanish community of Abu Dhabi.
Ladies who attend will feast on pink food and drinks and join in a Q&A session with Raquel del Olmo, a medical expert from Harley Street Medical Clinic.
• October 19, from 5pm to 7pm, Dh70. Call 02 818 8282
The Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi will host a Pink Kitty Brunch this Friday at the Silk Route Cafe.
There will be pink food and giveaways for the kids. Guests can also write a note of hope and encouragement to hang on the Tree of Hope in the lobby. The notes will then be sent to women fighting breast cancer. The Tree of Hope will be on display throughout this month.
• The brunch is on Friday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Part of the proceeds will be donated to a local breast-cancer charity. Tickets start from Dh139; kids under six eat free. Call 02 657 4856
Dubai
Izel, the Latin American supper club at the Conrad Dubai, will host a Goddess Charity Brunch on Friday.
Don’t let the name confuse you – this is a posh evening affair. The Charity Brunch starts at 8pm and will feature a live ceviche station, a live taco station and a churrasco grill. Food will be served until 11.30pm, but the party continues all night.
There will be a pink photo booth, a “best-dressed goddess” competition and other prizes up for grabs. Each guest will receive a goody bag on arrival.
• On Friday at 8pm, Dh600. Dh100 from each ticket will be donated to Breast Cancer Arabia. Call 04 444 7111
Head to Fairmont The Palm, Dubai, for a Pink Brunch Weekend. You can choose the Brazilian brunch at Frevo, or Flow Kitchen’s BreakSlow brunch. Or wait for the Yum Cha brunch at Ba Restaurant and Lounge on Saturday, October 18.
• On Friday, October 17. Dh15 from each brunch will be donated to the Pink Caravan. BreakSlow brunch at Flow Kitchen starts from Dh185, Frevo brunch starts from Dh275 and Yum cha brunch at Ba Restaurant starts from Dh288. Call 04 457 3388
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Uefa Champions League Group F
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Important questions to consider
1. Where on the plane does my pet travel?
There are different types of travel available for pets:
- Manifest cargo
- Excess luggage in the hold
- Excess luggage in the cabin
Each option is safe. The feasibility of each option is based on the size and breed of your pet, the airline they are traveling on and country they are travelling to.
2. What is the difference between my pet traveling as manifest cargo or as excess luggage?
If traveling as manifest cargo, your pet is traveling in the front hold of the plane and can travel with or without you being on the same plane. The cost of your pets travel is based on volumetric weight, in other words, the size of their travel crate.
If traveling as excess luggage, your pet will be in the rear hold of the plane and must be traveling under the ticket of a human passenger. The cost of your pets travel is based on the actual (combined) weight of your pet in their crate.
3. What happens when my pet arrives in the country they are traveling to?
As soon as the flight arrives, your pet will be taken from the plane straight to the airport terminal.
If your pet is traveling as excess luggage, they will taken to the oversized luggage area in the arrival hall. Once you clear passport control, you will be able to collect them at the same time as your normal luggage. As you exit the airport via the ‘something to declare’ customs channel you will be asked to present your pets travel paperwork to the customs official and / or the vet on duty.
If your pet is traveling as manifest cargo, they will be taken to the Animal Reception Centre. There, their documentation will be reviewed by the staff of the ARC to ensure all is in order. At the same time, relevant customs formalities will be completed by staff based at the arriving airport.
4. How long does the travel paperwork and other travel preparations take?
This depends entirely on the location that your pet is traveling to. Your pet relocation compnay will provide you with an accurate timeline of how long the relevant preparations will take and at what point in the process the various steps must be taken.
In some cases they can get your pet ‘travel ready’ in a few days. In others it can be up to six months or more.
5. What vaccinations does my pet need to travel?
Regardless of where your pet is traveling, they will need certain vaccinations. The exact vaccinations they need are entirely dependent on the location they are traveling to. The one vaccination that is mandatory for every country your pet may travel to is a rabies vaccination.
Other vaccinations may also be necessary. These will be advised to you as relevant. In every situation, it is essential to keep your vaccinations current and to not miss a due date, even by one day. To do so could severely hinder your pets travel plans.
Source: Pawsome Pets UAE
