Check out the Annual Bodytree Yoga Market on Friday. Courtesy Bodytree Studio
Check out the Annual Bodytree Yoga Market on Friday. Courtesy Bodytree Studio
Check out the Annual Bodytree Yoga Market on Friday. Courtesy Bodytree Studio
Check out the Annual Bodytree Yoga Market on Friday. Courtesy Bodytree Studio

5 healthy things to do this weekend: Annual Bodytree Yoga Market, free yoga class at Ductac and more


Aarti Jhurani
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Check out the Annual Bodytree Yoga Market. There will be over ten different yoga classes, meditation and talks all day long. There will be something for every level – from beginner to advanced – as well as a farmers market in the garden. Friday, 8.30 am to 5pm, Dh150, tickets available at the reception, Bodytree Studio, near the corner of 11th and 26th streets, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, www.bodytreestudio.com

Attend a free trial session of Yoga with Om at Ductac. A certified yoga instructor with decades of international experience will conduct this Hatha yoga class. Open to beginners and experienced yogis. Saturday, 5.30-6.30pm, Voltas Studio, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, email box.office@ductac.org to register, or call 04 341 4777

Get a free eye check up at RAK hospital. The camp will focus on diabetes linked eye diseases, and will provide a free vision test, eye pressure measurement to check for glaucoma, retinal imaging to find and treat eye problems such as diabetic retinopathy, and a complimentary consultation with a retina specialist. Saturday, 9am to 5pm, Rak Eye Care Center, RAK Hospital, Ras Al Khaimah, www.rakhospital.com

Spend the day at The Hundred Wellness Centre where you can try free fitness classes, healthy bites, activities and workshops with leading wellness personalities. There will also be an outdoor screening of the film Happy. Saturday, 9 am to 9pm, free, The Hundred Wellness Centre, 21, 53B Street, Jumeira 1, Dubai, www.thehundred.ae

Head to The Happiness Festival, where you can meet happiness and wellbeing experts, including psychologists, life coaches, yoga and fitness instructors. Also enjoy multiple activities and a selection of offerings from food trucks. Friday, 11am to 6pm, Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, Al Qudra Road, Dubai

How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
Stage 5 results

1 Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE Team Emirates 3:48:53

2 Alexey Lutsenko (KAZ) Astana Pro Team -

Adam Yates (GBR) Mitchelton-Scott - 

4 David Gaudu (FRA) Groupama-FDJ  0:00:04

5 Ilnur Zakarin (RUS) CCC Team 0:00:07

General Classification:

1 Adam Yates (GBR) Mitchelton-Scott 20:35:04

2 Tadej Pogacar (SlO) UAE Team Emirates 0:01:01

3 Alexey Lutsenko (KAZ) Astana Pro Team 0:01:33

4 David Gaudu (FRA) Groupama-FDJ 0:01:48

5 Rafał Majka (POL) Bora-Hansgrohe 0:02:11