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The opening day of the 2022 Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix, which returns to the capital this week. Victor Besa / The National

Things to do in this week, from National Day to the F1

Plus, the annual Dubai Shopping Festival begins on Thursday

Where to watch Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve fireworks in Dubai

Eid Al Etihad days out and discounts

Things to do this week, from festive markets to a concert for Lebanon

Who is Callum Turner, Dua Lipa's partner and new face of Louis Vuitton?

New South Korean festival is coming to Abu Dhabi

Michelin festival, tea workshop and other things to do this week

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Eminem will return to the city for a third time, performing on the event's Saturday slot. Antonie Robertson / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 concert and clubbing guide, from Eminem to Maroon 5

The World Bank building in Washington, US. Its latest report says the poorest countries paid $96.2 billion to service their debt last year. AFP

World Bank: Developing countries spent $1.4 trillion on foreign debt

A motorist in Dubai uses a mobile phone while driving. Many drivers have an exaggerated sense of being in control while behind the wheel. Pawan Singh / The National

CommentWhat's the psychology behind bad driving?

Aether, a performative drone artwork by United Visual Artists, opened Noor Riyadh 2024. Photo: Noor Riyadh

Noor Riyadh 2024 looks to the future with dazzling light displays

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton could only finish down in 12th at the Qatar Grand Prix. Getty Images

Abu Dhabi GP: Ferrari 'not worried at all' over Hamilton's slump in form

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday December 1, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

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Premier League predictions: Liverpool to keep winning

The Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG V12, once owned by the Dubai royal family, stands as a centerpiece at the RM Sotheby’s Auction at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, on December 1, 2024. Photo by Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Ruling family's G-Wagen and $11m Zonda dazzle at supercar auction

Simone Rocha accepts the British Womenswear Designer Award at The Fashion Awards 2024 in London. Getty Images

Simone Rocha calls for 'Free Palestine' at British fashion awards

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Moli by Shi in Dubai will host a four-hands dinner combining Chinese and French influences. Photo: Moli by Shi

Taste of Abu Dhabi is back, plus other things to do this week

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Participants cycle down Sheikh Zayed Road during the return Dubai Ride. Ruel Pableo for The National

Dubai Ride returns with thousands of cyclists racing on Sheikh Zayed Road

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Glow-in-the-dark monster trucks will take over Etihad Arena this weekend. Photo: Etihad Arena

Things to do this week, from monster trucks to fitness villages

Feeling competitive? Pub quizzes to try in Abu Dhabi

Things to do this week; Museum of Candy and supercar show

Things to do this week: Desert pop-up and Burj Khalifa NYE sale

From tractor rides to fruit picking: Five farms to visit in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi will host the F1 season finale for the 10th time this year. Victor Besa / The National

Sporting events coming to the UAE, from UFC to F1

Plus, stars such as Eminem and Stormzy will perform as part of the action

Halloween 2024: Family-friendly events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Things to do in the UAE this week, from food pop-ups to jazz lounge

Bigger names and better food: How the UAE event scene is set to grow

Things to do in the UAE this week, from Navratri to Golden Week

Fans descend on NBA District as it returns to Abu Dhabi

This week in the UAE: Pink October and a padel tournament

The NBA District returns to Manarat Al Saadiyat ahead of the NBA Games Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Top events for basketball fans as NBA Games return to Abu Dhabi

Whether it's meet-and-greets or attending the NBA District, plenty is happening ahead of the games

Photo essayAt RC Cities in Dubai, guests build their own mini town

Games galore and diverse dishes: Dubai's new indoor play area

This week in the UAE: Free surfing event and vegan market

Family-friendly venues reopening: Global Village to Sharjah Safari

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Things to do in the UAE this week: Fireworks and fertility tests

Sharjah Safari Park is the largest of its kind outside Africa and reopens on September 23. Antonie Robertson / The National

Family-friendly venues reopening: Global Village to Sharjah Safari

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