Legislation passed in December allows restaurants and hotels in Abu Dhabi to become pet-friendly at their own discretion. Victor Besa / The National

Taking pets to restaurants and hotels: Just because you can, should you?

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Ramadan: How to avoid headaches, poor sleep and caffeine withdrawal

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Mattel launches autistic Barbie doll

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