Spending the day in the many stretches of desert around the Emirates is both fun and free to do. Gemma White for The National

How I spent a month entertaining my children for free in the UAE

From hiking to history tours, I challenged myself to put together activities for my three children without spending a dirham

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Things to do in the UAE this week, from festive fun to Arabic Language Day

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Christmas markets and festive events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

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Winter camps for children in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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Things to do this week: Sole DXB, Liwa festival and a meal with Picasso

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MOTN Festival returns to Abu Dhabi with food pop-ups, rides and more

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

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At Dh370 per child and Dh580 per adult, the ticketed event at Burj Park offers a relatively cheap way to enjoy this year's fireworks gala. Photo: Emaar

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

Tickets and restaurant packages include Nando's for Dh4,000 and Burj Park for Dh580

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Eid Al Etihad days out and discounts

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

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New South Korean festival is coming to Abu Dhabi

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

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

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Ten dog-friendly restaurants and cafes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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A workshop at Haiyatea offers attendees the chance to learn about Japanese tea culture. Photo: Haiyatea

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

Also, visit a Wicked-themed cafe or shop online during White Friday sale

Things to do

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

Things to do

Ten dog-friendly restaurants and cafes in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Things to do

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

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