Follow the latest news on the 2024 Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics are now here. Some sports are already under way while some medals have already been awarded, such as in team gymnastics, synchronised diving and freestyle BMX.
This year’s Games will also include the debut of breaking (also known as breakdancing), while surfing, skateboarding, 3x3 basketball and sport climbing return after first appearing at Tokyo 2020.
So, whether it’s watching Team USA attempt their fifth consecutive gold medal in men's basketball or seeing if the Moroccan football team can continue their run after defeating Argentina in their opener, there are plenty of storylines to follow.
Here's where to go to watch the Olympics in the UAE, and how to watch it at home.
How to stream the Olympics in the UAE
The Games can be watched on Tod, an app from beIN Sports. Different packages available are available, starting at $3 per day with streaming access available for up to two devices.
For those who want to watch all through until the closing ceremony on August 11, there’s an $18 standard package for up to two devices or $30 package for 4K streaming up to two devices. There’s also a $10 package for one device (either mobile or tablet).
Where to watch the Olympics in Abu Dhabi
McCafferty's
The Irish pub has several televisions dotted throughout, making it a good place to grab a bite and watch some of the Olympics action. The menu serves typical bar food such as burgers, pizza, fish and chips.
9am to 2am; Hilton Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; 058 598 3623
The Sportsman's Arms
This American-Irish pub has large TVs lined in the middle over its tall bar-style tables. There are also sofa benches and regular-height pub tables and chairs, ensuring guests can watch the Olympic action from any seat.
Sunday to Thursday, 8am-midnight; Friday and Saturday, 8am-1am; Zayed Sports City; 02 447 1066
Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant
Cooper's at the Park Rotana will be showing the Olympics on four big screens, as well as smaller TVs dotted around. A sharing platter of mixed bar bites is Dh150 ($40) and happy hour is from noon to 8pm.
Sunday to Thursday, noon-2am; Friday and Saturday, noon-3am; Park Rotana, Khalifa Park; 02 657 3325
Stars N Bars
The American-themed sports bar in Yas Marina will stream the games on its impressive 76 HDTVs located throughout the venue. Additionally, there are arcade games and pinball machines while table football is also available.
Sunday to Thursday, noon-2am; Friday and Saturday, noon-3am; Yas Marina; 02 565 0101
Where to watch the Olympics in Dubai
Bedrock
The urban golf and darts bar will be showing the Olympics on its 20-plus sports screens. In addition, there are also high-tech indoor golf and interactive dart boards. There’s a daily happy hour from noon to 7pm on weekdays and noon to 4pm on weekends.
Noon to 2am; Pier 7, Dubai Marina; 04 578 1668
Zabeel Social
The restaurant in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray features a fan-zone tent with large LED screens and air conditioning for screening the Olympics. Additionally, there will be Olympic-themed quizzes and happy hour runs from 5pm to 7pm every day.
Sunday to Thursday, 4pm-2am; Friday and Saturday, noon-2pm and 4pm-2am; Jumeirah Zabeel Saray; 04 453 0444
The Underground Pub
The sports pub has a London Underground theme and will be streaming the Olympics. In addition to watching the Games on the many TVs, there is also a daily happy hour from 4pm to 8pm.
Daily, noon-3am; Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Jumeirah Beach; 04 408 4257
Mr Toad’s
Mr Toad's will screen the Games and is serving a special summer menu for the event alongside other special promotions. The Summer Championship Menu has drinks starting at Dh23 and food at Dh30. It includes dishes such as aglio e olio-style prawns and beef chorizo, chilli chicken and hot dog with German potato salad. Also, those ordering a Kick-Off Burger or Extra Time Burger will get a free drink.
Daily, noon-1am; various Premier Inn Hotels around Dubai; 050 143 8751 (Barsha Heights) or 04 885 1899 (DIP)
Barasti Beach Bar
Barasti in Dubai Marina offers numerous options for watching the Games: either in a giant air-conditioned tent or on a six square metre poolside screen. Expect live bands and DJ sets to keep the energy pumping. Tables and seating are on a first-come, first-served basis and VIP tables are available by booking.
Daily, 9am-3am; Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach, Dubai Marina; 04 511 7373
Reform Social & Grill
The restaurant will be screening the Games and also has a special Olympics-themed menu that features "mega-sized dishes designed to fuel champions”. This includes the Olympic Champion Breakfast (Dh150), Olympic Black Angus Burger (Dh99) and Olympic Mega Roast (Dh190). The menu will only be available until the Games finishes.
Daily, 8am-midnight; The Lakes, Emirates Hill; 04 454 2638
Dhow & Anchor
The gastropub offers a vibrant and laid-back atmosphere and will screen the Olympics. Expect strategically placed flat-screen TVs surrounded by epic views of Burj Al Arab. The menu offers traditional British cuisine.
Daily, noon-midnight; Jumeirah Beach Hotel; 800 323 232
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if you go
The flights
Emirates have direct flights from Dubai to Glasgow from Dh3,115. Alternatively, if you want to see a bit of Edinburgh first, then you can fly there direct with Etihad from Abu Dhabi.
The hotel
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Located in the heart of Mackintosh's Glasgow, the Dakota Deluxe is perhaps the most refined hotel anywhere in the city. Doubles from Dh850
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Events and tours
There are various Mackintosh specific events throughout 2018 – for more details and to see a map of his surviving designs see glasgowmackintosh.com
For walking tours focussing on the Glasgow Style, see the website of the Glasgow School of Art.
More information
For ideas on planning a trip to Scotland, visit www.visitscotland.com
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Uefa Nations League: How it Works
The Uefa Nations League, introduced last year, has reached its final stage, to be played over five days in northern Portugal. The format of its closing tournament is compact, spread over two semi-finals, with the first, Portugal versus Switzerland in Porto on Wednesday evening, and the second, England against the Netherlands, in Guimaraes, on Thursday.
The winners of each semi will then meet at Porto’s Dragao stadium on Sunday, with the losing semi-finalists contesting a third-place play-off in Guimaraes earlier that day.
Qualifying for the final stage was via League A of the inaugural Nations League, in which the top 12 European countries according to Uefa's co-efficient seeding system were divided into four groups, the teams playing each other twice between September and November. Portugal, who finished above Italy and Poland, successfully bid to host the finals.
What the law says
Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.
“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.
“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”
If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.
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