Chillout Ice Lounge at Times Square Centre invites families to enjoy warm beverages and hot soups in the chilly atmosphere. Philip Cheung / The National
Chillout Ice Lounge at Times Square Centre invites families to enjoy warm beverages and hot soups in the chilly atmosphere. Philip Cheung / The National
The London Project has opened a pop-up ice bar in Dubai for summer. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The London Project has opened a pop-up ice bar in Dubai for summer. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Try skiing or snowboarding at Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates. AP
Try skiing or snowboarding at Ski Dubai in Mall of the Emirates. AP
Ski Dubai and Vox Cinemas have brought back their Snow Cinema experience for the summer months. Photo: Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai and Vox Cinemas have brought back their Snow Cinema experience for the summer months. Photo: Ski Dubai
Go indoor scuba diving at Deep Dive Dubai. Reuters
Go indoor scuba diving at Deep Dive Dubai. Reuters
Dive with the sharks at The Lost Chambers aquarium in Atlantis, The Palm. Sarah Dea / The National
Dive with the sharks at The Lost Chambers aquarium in Atlantis, The Palm. Sarah Dea / The National
Benoit Demeulemeester from Cool Out Breath In offers ice baths and breathwork workshops in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Benoit Demeulemeester from Cool Out Breath In offers ice baths and breathwork workshops in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Find a cryotherapy chamber at CRYO Health in Dubai. Photo: CRYO Health The Boulevard
Find a cryotherapy chamber at CRYO Health in Dubai. Photo: CRYO Health The Boulevard
Infinite Ski has a rolling slope that's open to skiiers of all abilities in Al Quoz. Photo: Instagram / Infinite Ski
Infinite Ski has a rolling slope that's open to skiiers of all abilities in Al Quoz. Photo: Instagram / Infinite Ski
Visitors ice skate with snowfall sessions at Dubai Ice Rink in The Dubai Mall. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Visitors ice skate with snowfall sessions at Dubai Ice Rink in The Dubai Mall. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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11 'cool' attractions and activities in Dubai, from the Ice Lounge to Snow Cinema

Stay frosty this summer with these underwater and arctic-themed destinations

Katy Gillett
Katy Gillett

July 27, 2022

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We might have had clouds and drizzle outdoors this week, but soaring summer temperatures in the UAE still mean activities in the open air are (mostly) off the agenda.

Thankfully, Dubai has an abundance of "cool" attractions with ice, water and sub-zero temperatures served as part of the experience.

Here are some of the best in the emirate.

Chillout Ice Lounge

The Middle East’s first sub-zero lounge is celebrating 15 years this summer and to mark the landmark anniversary, they’re offering deals for all. A family of four can enter for Dh190 including rental of warm clothing, with the voucher fully redeemable on drinks and barbecue chicken skewers. An adult pass costs just Dh60, too, and also includes use of clothing as well as being redeemable on food and drink.

The Time Square Centre venue, which is set at -6ºC, is furnished with sculptures, seats and tables made out of ice, while on the menu are warming soups, hot chocolate and more.

Open Saturday-Wednesday 10am-10pm, Thursday-Friday 10am-midnight; Times Square Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road; 04 341 8121; www.chilloutindubai.com

Ice Bar at London Project

Summer Chills has launched at The London Project with the opening of Ice Bar. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Summer Chills has launched at The London Project with the opening of Ice Bar. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
The pop-up venue is open now at the popular bar and restaurant in Dubai.
The pop-up venue is open now at the popular bar and restaurant in Dubai.
Summer Chills features the GCC's first licensed ice bar.
Summer Chills features the GCC's first licensed ice bar.
There was a carnival atmosphere on the opening night.
There was a carnival atmosphere on the opening night.
The pop-up spectacle is ongoing until at least the end of the year.
The pop-up spectacle is ongoing until at least the end of the year.
The venue is filled with ice-sculptures and selfie spots.
The venue is filled with ice-sculptures and selfie spots.
Freezing temperatures in Ice Bar will be a welcome respite from the summer heat.
Freezing temperatures in Ice Bar will be a welcome respite from the summer heat.
Maurice plays the saxophone at the opening night on Bluewaters Island.
Maurice plays the saxophone at the opening night on Bluewaters Island.
Visitors are provided with faux-fur coats to stay cosy.
Visitors are provided with faux-fur coats to stay cosy.
Oysters from the raw bar pair well with the cool vibes.
Oysters from the raw bar pair well with the cool vibes.
Ice-carved thrones make for good selfie spots.
Ice-carved thrones make for good selfie spots.
Sunglasses and snow combine in the new sub-zero bar.
Sunglasses and snow combine in the new sub-zero bar.
There is even chilled caviar at the icy hangout.
There is even chilled caviar at the icy hangout.
Arctic animal ice work.
Arctic animal ice work.

The latest ice attraction in Dubai is the Ice Bar at The London Project on Bluewaters Island. Set inside a simulated ice castle, it’s the first licensed venue of its kind in the Gulf.

Visitors can keep cool with chilled tunes, mixed drinks in frozen glasses, hot plates and icy decor. The blue-and-white-themed venue has tables, chairs and oversized thrones carved from ice as well as icicle-style lights dangling from the ceiling. The outpost has plenty of fluffy faux-fur coats to use to keep things extra cosy, too.

Open daily; noon-midnight; entry is Dh99 including a complimentary beverage; Bluewaters Island; 054 306 1822; thelondonproject.com

Ski Dubai

Hang out with the penguins at Ski Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National
Hang out with the penguins at Ski Dubai. Sarah Dea / The National

The king of cool attractions in the emirate is, of course, Ski Dubai. Located in Mall of the Emirates, the venue has plenty to offer those looking to chill out this summer. Try skiing or snowboarding and don’t miss the rides or Zorb ball experiences, too. Then there are the penguin packages, where you can walk with snowy friends or even have breakfast with them.

Open Monday-Friday 10am-1am, Saturday-Sunday 9am-1am; prices vary; Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha; 600 59 9905; www.skidxb.com

Snow Cinema

You don’t have to be active at Ski Dubai to stay chilly as Vox Cinemas also offers family screenings in the snow. Anyone aged 2 and up is invited to enjoy a film while wrapped up warm.

Hot chocolate and popcorn is included in the price, as are the blankets, socks, boots, a beanie, gloves, heaters and wireless headphones. For the VIP experience, you also enjoy a meal for two at North 28. You can even order food from the extensive menu right to your seat.

Films currently on show include Thor: Love and Thunder and Minions 2: The Rise of the Gru.

This attraction was even featured on Bafta-winning British TV show This Morning earlier this month when host Alison Hammond paid a visit.

Various timings; from Dh200 for two guests; reserve seats through VOX Cinema's website or app; Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha; uae.voxcinemas.com

Deep Dive Dubai

Deep Dive Dubai pool, at 60m at its deepest, offers divers a unique experience
Deep Dive Dubai pool, at 60m at its deepest, offers divers a unique experience
One of the Deep Dive Dubai pool’s biggest attractions is its sunken city
One of the Deep Dive Dubai pool’s biggest attractions is its sunken city
Divers are able to explore an underwater world, complete with an abandoned streetscape, apartment, garage, arcade and other interesting features.
Divers are able to explore an underwater world, complete with an abandoned streetscape, apartment, garage, arcade and other interesting features.
Freediving and scuba diving experiences, along with courses, are offered to people of all abilities by international diving professionals
Freediving and scuba diving experiences, along with courses, are offered to people of all abilities by international diving professionals
Other features include two underwater habitats with a dry chamber, 56 underwater cameras covering all angles of the pool, and an underwater sound and mood lighting system
Other features include two underwater habitats with a dry chamber, 56 underwater cameras covering all angles of the pool, and an underwater sound and mood lighting system
It can hold 14 million litres of water, the equivalent of six Olympic-sized swimming pools
It can hold 14 million litres of water, the equivalent of six Olympic-sized swimming pools
Water is filtered and circulated every six hours, while the temperature is maintained at 30°C
Water is filtered and circulated every six hours, while the temperature is maintained at 30°C
Deep Dive Dubai pays tribute to the UAE’s pearl diving heritage
Deep Dive Dubai pays tribute to the UAE’s pearl diving heritage
The facility opened to the public on Wednesday, July 28, 2021
The facility opened to the public on Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Deep Dive Dubai offers experiences and courses across three categories: Discover, Dive and Develop, which are open to anyone aged 10 and above, from beginners to professional divers
Deep Dive Dubai offers experiences and courses across three categories: Discover, Dive and Develop, which are open to anyone aged 10 and above, from beginners to professional divers
All experiences have a guide and equipment rentals, as do the courses
All experiences have a guide and equipment rentals, as do the courses
Underwater gear, and photo and video equipment are available for rent, with videos and photos included with Discovery Dives.
Underwater gear, and photo and video equipment are available for rent, with videos and photos included with Discovery Dives.
The venue is also home to the region’s largest underwater film studio, complete with a media editing room and a video wall
The venue is also home to the region’s largest underwater film studio, complete with a media editing room and a video wall

Why not try scuba diving indoors this summer at Deep Dive Dubai? It’s home to the deepest indoor pool in the world, complete with a sunken city for swimmers and divers to explore.

There are discounts on offer to mark the facility’s first anniversary until July 31, with a complimentary diving experience worth Dh2,100 up for grabs for those marking their birthday this week. Otherwise, Deep Dive Dubai experience and courses start from Dh800.

Open daily, 9am-6pm; Nad Al Sheba, Dubai; 04 501 9444; www.deepdivedubai.com

Swim with sharks

Swim with the sharks at The Dubai Mall aquarium. Pawan Singh / The National
Swim with the sharks at The Dubai Mall aquarium. Pawan Singh / The National

You don’t need to head out to the ocean’s depths to find sharks in Dubai, but to indoor aquariums across the city. Shark diving experiences are available at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall, where for Dh790 you can swim with sand tiger sharks, reef sharks, leopard sharks, stingrays, giant groupers and more.

Meanwhile, Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis, The Palm offers a shark safari experience and a new shark snorkel option, which it introduced for Shark Week, running until July 31 with a host of themed activities.

Prices and timings vary; Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai; 800 38224 6255; www.thedubaiaquarium.com; The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Atlantis, The Palm, Palm Jumeirah; 04 426 1040; www.atlantis.com

Ice bath with Cool Out Breathe In

Benoit Demeulemeester, founder of CooloutBreathIn takes workshop participants through breathing exercises in Al Manara, Dubai, before they attempt ice bath therapy. All photographs Antonie Robertson / The National
Benoit Demeulemeester, founder of CooloutBreathIn takes workshop participants through breathing exercises in Al Manara, Dubai, before they attempt ice bath therapy. All photographs Antonie Robertson / The National
At temperatures climb into the 40s, Benoit Demeulemeester fills tubs with 20-kilogram bags of ice, as workshop members watch on with trepidation.
At temperatures climb into the 40s, Benoit Demeulemeester fills tubs with 20-kilogram bags of ice, as workshop members watch on with trepidation.
Submerged up to his shoulders, Benoit Demeulemeester demonstrates the breathing exercises that accompany a plunge into the icy water.
Submerged up to his shoulders, Benoit Demeulemeester demonstrates the breathing exercises that accompany a plunge into the icy water.
A workshop participant settles in his icy bath – with plenty of ice at hand to replenish supplies. Employing techniques popularised by 'The Ice Man' Wim Hof, Benoit Demeulemeester says an icy dip combined with breathing exercises 'keeps one's body in optimal condition'.
A workshop participant settles in his icy bath – with plenty of ice at hand to replenish supplies. Employing techniques popularised by 'The Ice Man' Wim Hof, Benoit Demeulemeester says an icy dip combined with breathing exercises 'keeps one's body in optimal condition'.
Once participants are accustomed to being up to their shoulders in ice, they can progress to fully immersing themselves in the freezing water.
Once participants are accustomed to being up to their shoulders in ice, they can progress to fully immersing themselves in the freezing water.
A thermometer shows that while the temperature may be rising past 40°C outside, in the tub it remains stubbornly below zero.
A thermometer shows that while the temperature may be rising past 40°C outside, in the tub it remains stubbornly below zero.
Benoit Demeulemeester dunks a bucket of ice over a regular participant at the end of his four-and-a-half minute second session in the ice bath.
Benoit Demeulemeester dunks a bucket of ice over a regular participant at the end of his four-and-a-half minute second session in the ice bath.
Benoit Demeulemeester times a workshop member during his ice bath. The therapy is based on traditional breathing exercises practised by Tibetan Buddhist monks. Demeulemeester admits the icy element is 'the more crazy aspect of the system'.
Benoit Demeulemeester times a workshop member during his ice bath. The therapy is based on traditional breathing exercises practised by Tibetan Buddhist monks. Demeulemeester admits the icy element is 'the more crazy aspect of the system'.
Having completed his first plunge – and having managed to stay in the tub for three and a half minutes – a workshop participant re-emerges into the hot Dubai morning air.
Having completed his first plunge – and having managed to stay in the tub for three and a half minutes – a workshop participant re-emerges into the hot Dubai morning air.
Under the guidance of Benoit Demeulemeester, workshop participants take the plunge for a second time. Becoming accustomed to the shock of the cold and focusing on breathing techniques, some can spend five minutes in their icy oasis.
Under the guidance of Benoit Demeulemeester, workshop participants take the plunge for a second time. Becoming accustomed to the shock of the cold and focusing on breathing techniques, some can spend five minutes in their icy oasis.

Perhaps there’s no better time to try plunging yourself into an ice bath — and you’ll learn a thing or two about breathing properly in the process. In Dubai, Benoit Demeulemeester, founder of Cool Out Breath In, hosts a weekly breathwork workshop where participants do exactly that. This method of breathing was made famous by Dutchman Wim Hof — known as the Ice Man for his feats of endurance against the cold.

More information is at @CoolOutBreathIn on Instagram and Facebook

Blue Wave Club

While Blue Wave Club offers swimming lessons and other water-based activities, one of its biggest draws is the indoor waterpark. Splash Island is a temperature-controlled, safe and secure environment offering eight slide beams, a “forest” and buckets splashing children as they play. It’s a particularly great spot for those summer birthdays. On Wednesday, the team invite ladies only from 3pm until closing.

Open Monday-Friday 8am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-8pm; Dh95 for two-and-a-half hours access; Blue Wave Club, Al Quoz 3; 04 331 6117; www.bluewaveclub.ae

Infinite Ski

Technically speaking, there isn’t any snow at this venue and it’s about as cold as the A/C thermostat is set at, but you can certainly pretend you’re in the Alps at the Middle East’s first Maxxtracks indoor ski slope. What that means is the technology used for the slopes, built and developed in the Netherlands, consists of a revolving belt, simulating an endless ski slope with a true-to-life textured surface. There are two slopes, while the belt speed and angle are adjustable to suit the skills of the skiier.

Summer camps for children are ongoing this season, too.

Open Monday-Friday 1pm-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-8pm during summer (summer camps run weekdays 9.30am-1pm); from Dh110 per session; 123-26th Street, Al Quoz; 04 235 3408; www.infiniteski.com

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is available at CRYO Emirates Towers in Dubai. Photo: CRYO Health The Boulevard
Cryotherapy is available at CRYO Emirates Towers in Dubai. Photo: CRYO Health The Boulevard

Is now the time to try a spot of cryotherapy? It’s a treatment where the body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures in short spurts. It’s often used in a medical setting for the removal of abnormal tissue, for example, but it is increasingly being utilised in wellness environments, too.

There are many cryo chambers, as they’re called, across Dubai at centres touting its benefits, which is said to include fighting inflammation, boosting blood circulation, increasing collagen production, aiding weight loss and more.

Dubai Ice Rink

An oldie but goodie: nothing beats an ice rink for wintery vibes and where better than the stalwart Dubai Ice Rink at The Dubai Mall? Complete beginners mingle with budding Torvill and Deans in the rink, where every so often a shower of snow sprinkles down on skaters.

If you want to take your axels more seriously, classes are also available for people of all ages and abilities, from 7 years old to 97-plus.

Open daily 10am-midnight; Dh110 for 90 minutes; The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai; 800 38224 6255; www.dubaiicerink.com

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Take a sushi-making masterclass at SushiSamba in Dubai. Photo: SushiSamba
Take a sushi-making masterclass at SushiSamba in Dubai. Photo: SushiSamba
Roxy Cinemas is opening at Dubai Hills Mall this summer. Photo: Roxy Cinemas
Roxy Cinemas is opening at Dubai Hills Mall this summer. Photo: Roxy Cinemas
Nakheel Mall has opened a VR-powered escape rooms venue with a board game cafe. Photo: Nakheel
Nakheel Mall has opened a VR-powered escape rooms venue with a board game cafe. Photo: Nakheel
Back-to-school activities are ongoing at Dubai Hills Mall, pictured, The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall. Photo: Dubai Hills Mall
Back-to-school activities are ongoing at Dubai Hills Mall, pictured, The Dubai Mall and Dubai Marina Mall. Photo: Dubai Hills Mall
Try the cannoli from Cipriani Dolci at Abu Dhabi's Marina Mall. Photo: Cipriani
Try the cannoli from Cipriani Dolci at Abu Dhabi's Marina Mall. Photo: Cipriani
Anyone aged 5 and upwards can join in the Yas Mall Indoor Run this summer. Photo: Yas Mall
Anyone aged 5 and upwards can join in the Yas Mall Indoor Run this summer. Photo: Yas Mall
Dubai Design District is hosting its Rethink Summer programme until August 26. Photo: Dubai Design District
Dubai Design District is hosting its Rethink Summer programme until August 26. Photo: Dubai Design District
Deep Dive Dubai turned one in July.
Deep Dive Dubai turned one in July.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library spans seven storeys. EPA
The Mohammed bin Rashid Library spans seven storeys. EPA
Adnec's Abu Dhabi Summer Sports is the biggest event of its kind in the Middle East. Photo: Abu Dhabi Summer Sports / Instagram
Adnec's Abu Dhabi Summer Sports is the biggest event of its kind in the Middle East. Photo: Abu Dhabi Summer Sports / Instagram
A summer camp will be held indoors at the WB Abu Dhabi hotel.
A summer camp will be held indoors at the WB Abu Dhabi hotel.
Ice Bar at The London Project on Bluewaters, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ice Bar at The London Project on Bluewaters, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Splatter Rooms in Abu Dhabi offers freewheeling art sessions for children and adults. Photo: Splatter Rooms
Splatter Rooms in Abu Dhabi offers freewheeling art sessions for children and adults. Photo: Splatter Rooms
Ripe Market will be held indoors at Golden Mile Galleria and Circle Mall in Dubai this summer.
Ripe Market will be held indoors at Golden Mile Galleria and Circle Mall in Dubai this summer.
Yas Island has a Kids Go Free offer this summer, which includes accommodation, food and access to its theme parks for children under 12. Photo: Ferrari World
Yas Island has a Kids Go Free offer this summer, which includes accommodation, food and access to its theme parks for children under 12. Photo: Ferrari World
Saray spa at Marriott Al Forsan Abu Dhabi has discounts of up to 50 per cent this summer.
Saray spa at Marriott Al Forsan Abu Dhabi has discounts of up to 50 per cent this summer.
Abu Dhabi Mall's Boxed In - Think In is the latest escape room to open in the capital. Photo: Boxed In - Think In
Abu Dhabi Mall's Boxed In - Think In is the latest escape room to open in the capital. Photo: Boxed In - Think In
The Green Planet, Dubai, has an overnight camping experience. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The Green Planet, Dubai, has an overnight camping experience. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The National Aquarium in Al Qana, Abu Dhabi, is home to 46,000 creatures and 300 species. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The National Aquarium in Al Qana, Abu Dhabi, is home to 46,000 creatures and 300 species. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
The Storm Coaster in Dubai Hills Mall is the fastest indoor roller coaster in the world. Photo: Emaar
The Storm Coaster in Dubai Hills Mall is the fastest indoor roller coaster in the world. Photo: Emaar
Museum of the Future in Dubai requires visitors to book tickets well in advance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Museum of the Future in Dubai requires visitors to book tickets well in advance. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Central Yas Bay in Abu Dhabi has arcade games and bowling alleys. Victor Besa / The National
Central Yas Bay in Abu Dhabi has arcade games and bowling alleys. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai Sports World offers indoor courts for padel, a popular sport in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai Sports World offers indoor courts for padel, a popular sport in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Theatre of Digital Art in Dubai is hosting a Digital Extravaganza exhibition led by Synti, a 3D holographic figure. Photo: Theatre of Digital Art
Theatre of Digital Art in Dubai is hosting a Digital Extravaganza exhibition led by Synti, a 3D holographic figure. Photo: Theatre of Digital Art
Viking restaurant in Ajman is a cool new spot that will take you back in time. Photo: Viking
Viking restaurant in Ajman is a cool new spot that will take you back in time. Photo: Viking
The Galleria Al Maryah Island is hosting a new Let's Walk fitness programme. Photo: The Galleria Al Maryah Island
The Galleria Al Maryah Island is hosting a new Let's Walk fitness programme. Photo: The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Dubai Summer Surprises: a number of malls will hold sales from July 1 to September 4. Photo: DFRE
Dubai Summer Surprises: a number of malls will hold sales from July 1 to September 4. Photo: DFRE
RAK Animal Welfare Centre in Ras Al Khaimah is looking for people to meet, play with and adopt pets. Chris Whiteoak / The National
RAK Animal Welfare Centre in Ras Al Khaimah is looking for people to meet, play with and adopt pets. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Motiongate Dubai has launched its Coolest Summer promotion. Dubai Parks and Resorts.
Motiongate Dubai has launched its Coolest Summer promotion. Dubai Parks and Resorts.
Studio 14 in Dubai has a Himalayan salt wall, which is beneficial when you're working out indoors in close proximity with others. Antonie Robertson / The National
Studio 14 in Dubai has a Himalayan salt wall, which is beneficial when you're working out indoors in close proximity with others. Antonie Robertson / The National
An object discovered at Deir el-Medina by the Egyptian Museum of Turin. The museum, along with Sharjah Museum Authority, has put together an interactive exhibition targeted at school children called Deir el Medina: Village of the Pharaohs’ Artists. Photo: museoegizio / Instagram
An object discovered at Deir el-Medina by the Egyptian Museum of Turin. The museum, along with Sharjah Museum Authority, has put together an interactive exhibition targeted at school children called Deir el Medina: Village of the Pharaohs’ Artists. Photo: museoegizio / Instagram
Alserkal Avenue in Dubai is hosting the Eyes Wide Shut exhibition. Photo: Alserkal Avenue
Alserkal Avenue in Dubai is hosting the Eyes Wide Shut exhibition. Photo: Alserkal Avenue
The Alley DXB is a glow-in-the-dark padel court in Dubai. Photo: @thealleydxb / Instagram
The Alley DXB is a glow-in-the-dark padel court in Dubai. Photo: @thealleydxb / Instagram
Thunder Road restaurant in Umm Al Quwain has an indoor retail store selling speciality Italian products, from olive oil to truffle everything. Photo: Pixabay
Thunder Road restaurant in Umm Al Quwain has an indoor retail store selling speciality Italian products, from olive oil to truffle everything. Photo: Pixabay
Indoor golf and entertainment lounge MyGolf Dubai is open during the summer. Photo: MyGolf Dubai
Indoor golf and entertainment lounge MyGolf Dubai is open during the summer. Photo: MyGolf Dubai
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Engine: 5-litre supercharged V8​​​​​​​

Transmission: 8-speed automatic

Power: 542bhp​​​​​​​

Torque: 680Nm​​​​​​​

Price: Dh465,071

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PREMIER LEAGUE STATS

Romelu Lukaku's goalscoring statistics in the Premier League 
Season/club/appearances (substitute)/goals

2011/12 Chelsea: 8(7) - 0
2012/13 West Brom (loan): 35(15) - 17
2013/14 Chelsea: 2(2) - 0
2013/14 Everton (loan): 31(2) - 15
2014/15 Everton: 36(4) - 10
2015/16 Everton: 37(1) - 18
2016/17 Everton: 37(1) - 25  

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Ballon d’Or shortlists

Men

Sadio Mane (Senegal/Liverpool), Sergio Aguero (Aregentina/Manchester City), Frenkie de Jong (Netherlans/Barcelona), Hugo Lloris (France/Tottenham), Dusan Tadic (Serbia/Ajax), Kylian Mbappe (France/PSG), Trent Alexander-Arnold (England/Liverpool), Donny van de Beek (Netherlands/Ajax), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon/Arsenal), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Germany/Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Juventus), Alisson (Brazil/Liverpool), Matthijs de Ligt (Netherlands/Juventus), Karim Benzema (France/Real Madrid), Georginio Wijnaldum (Netherlands/Liverpool), Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands/Liverpool), Bernardo Silva (Portugal/Manchester City), Son Heung-min (South Korea/Tottenham), Robert Lewandowski (Poland/Bayern Munich), Roberto Firmino (Brazil/Liverpool), Lionel Messi (Argentina/Barcelona), Riyad Mahrez (Algeria/Manchester City), Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium/Manchester City), Kalidou Koulibaly (Senegal/Napoli), Antoine Griezmann (France/Barcelona), Mohamed Salah (Egypt/Liverpool), Eden Hazard (BEL/Real Madrid), Marquinhos (Brazil/Paris-SG), Raheem Sterling (Eengland/Manchester City), Joao Félix(Portugal/Atletico Madrid)

Women

Sam Kerr (Austria/Chelsea), Ellen White (England/Manchester City), Nilla Fischer (Sweden/Linkopings), Amandine Henry (France/Lyon), Lucy Bronze(England/Lyon), Alex Morgan (USA/Orlando Pride), Vivianne Miedema (Netherlands/Arsenal), Dzsenifer Marozsan (Germany/Lyon), Pernille Harder (Denmark/Wolfsburg), Sarah Bouhaddi (France/Lyon), Megan Rapinoe (USA/Reign FC), Lieke Martens (Netherlands/Barcelona), Sari van Veenendal (Netherlands/Atletico Madrid), Wendie Renard (France/Lyon), Rose Lavelle(USA/Washington Spirit), Marta (Brazil/Orlando Pride), Ada Hegerberg (Norway/Lyon), Kosovare Asllani (Sweden/CD Tacon), Sofia Jakobsson (Sweden/CD Tacon), Tobin Heath (USA/Portland Thorns)

 

 

'Lost in Space'

Creators: Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Irwin Allen

Stars: Molly Parker, Toby Stephens, Maxwell Jenkins

Rating: 4/5

RESULT

Kolkata Knight Riders 169-7 (20 ovs)
Rajasthan Royals 144-4 (20 ovs)

Kolkata win by 25 runs

Next match

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, Friday, 5.30pm

How to help

Call the hotline on 0502955999 or send "thenational" to the following numbers:

2289 - Dh10

2252 - Dh50

6025 - Dh20

6027 - Dh100

6026 - Dh200

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What is graphene?

Graphene is extracted from graphite and is made up of pure carbon.

It is 200 times more resistant than steel and five times lighter than aluminum.

It conducts electricity better than any other material at room temperature.

It is thought that graphene could boost the useful life of batteries by 10 per cent.

Graphene can also detect cancer cells in the early stages of the disease.

The material was first discovered when Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov were 'playing' with graphite at the University of Manchester in 2004.

Squad

Ali Kasheif, Salim Rashid, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Khalfan Mubarak, Ali Mabkhout, Omar Abdulrahman, Mohammed Al Attas, Abdullah Ramadan, Zayed Al Ameri (Al Jazira), Mohammed Al Shamsi, Hamdan Al Kamali, Mohammed Barghash, Khalil Al Hammadi (Al Wahda), Khalid Essa, Mohammed Shaker, Ahmed Barman, Bandar Al Ahbabi (Al Ain), Al Hassan Saleh, Majid Suroor (Sharjah) Walid Abbas, Ahmed Khalil (Shabab Al Ahli), Tariq Ahmed, Jasim Yaqoub (Al Nasr), Ali Saleh, Ali Salmeen (Al Wasl), Hassan Al Muharami (Baniyas) 

The specs

Engine: 1.5-litre turbo

Power: 181hp

Torque: 230Nm

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Starting price: Dh79,000

On sale: Now

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MORE ON TURKEY'S SYRIA OFFENCE
UAE tour of Zimbabwe

All matches in Bulawayo
Friday, Sept 26 – UAE won by 36 runs
Sunday, Sept 28 – Second ODI
Tuesday, Sept 30 – Third ODI
Thursday, Oct 2 – Fourth ODI
Sunday, Oct 5 – First T20I
Monday, Oct 6 – Second T20I

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PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES

Saturday (UAE kick-off times)

Watford v Leicester City (3.30pm)

Brighton v Arsenal (6pm)

West Ham v Wolves (8.30pm)

Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (10.45pm)

Sunday

Newcastle United v Sheffield United (5pm)

Aston Villa v Chelsea (7.15pm)

Everton v Liverpool (10pm)

Monday

Manchester City v Burnley (11pm)

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Will the pound fall to parity with the dollar?

The idea of pound parity now seems less far-fetched as the risk grows that Britain may split away from the European Union without a deal.

Rupert Harrison, a fund manager at BlackRock, sees the risk of it falling to trade level with the dollar on a no-deal Brexit. The view echoes Morgan Stanley’s recent forecast that the currency can plunge toward $1 (Dh3.67) on such an outcome. That isn’t the majority view yet – a Bloomberg survey this month estimated the pound will slide to $1.10 should the UK exit the bloc without an agreement.

New Prime Minister Boris Johnson has repeatedly said that Britain will leave the EU on the October 31 deadline with or without an agreement, fuelling concern the nation is headed for a disorderly departure and fanning pessimism toward the pound. Sterling has fallen more than 7 per cent in the past three months, the worst performance among major developed-market currencies.

“The pound is at a much lower level now but I still think a no-deal exit would lead to significant volatility and we could be testing parity on a really bad outcome,” said Mr Harrison, who manages more than $10 billion in assets at BlackRock. “We will see this game of chicken continue through August and that’s likely negative for sterling,” he said about the deadlocked Brexit talks.

The pound fell 0.8 per cent to $1.2033 on Friday, its weakest closing level since the 1980s, after a report on the second quarter showed the UK economy shrank for the first time in six years. The data means it is likely the Bank of England will cut interest rates, according to Mizuho Bank.

The BOE said in November that the currency could fall even below $1 in an analysis on possible worst-case Brexit scenarios. Options-based calculations showed around a 6.4 per cent chance of pound-dollar parity in the next one year, markedly higher than 0.2 per cent in early March when prospects of a no-deal outcome were seemingly off the table.

Bloomberg

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

BULKWHIZ PROFILE

Date started: February 2017

Founders: Amira Rashad (CEO), Yusuf Saber (CTO), Mahmoud Sayedahmed (adviser), Reda Bouraoui (adviser)

Based: Dubai, UAE

Sector: E-commerce 

Size: 50 employees

Funding: approximately $6m

Investors: Beco Capital, Enabling Future and Wain in the UAE; China's MSA Capital; 500 Startups; Faith Capital and Savour Ventures in Kuwait

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The specs: 2018 Peugeot 5008

Price, base / as tested: Dh99,900 / Dh134,900

Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder

Transmission: Six-speed automatic

Power: 165hp @ 6,000rpm

Torque: 240Nm @ 1,400rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 5.8L / 100km

Wicked: For Good

Director: Jon M Chu

Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater

Rating: 4/5

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