A 7-Eleven shop in Tokyo. The convenience stores of US origin are known as 'konbini' in Japan, with the first opening 50 years ago in the country’s capital. EPA
A 7-Eleven shop in Tokyo. The convenience stores of US origin are known as 'konbini' in Japan, with the first opening 50 years ago in the country’s capital. EPA
A close-up of the Boston Bruins goaltender’s mask during a match against Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle. Getty Images
A close-up of the Boston Bruins goaltender’s mask during a match against Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle. Getty Images
Squid Game Unleashed is a big winner at the Game Awards at the Peacock Theatre, Los Angeles. EPA
Squid Game Unleashed is a big winner at the Game Awards at the Peacock Theatre, Los Angeles. EPA
Boats moored at a port during the customary 'no fishing Friday' in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. AFP
Boats moored at a port during the customary 'no fishing Friday' in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. AFP
A demonstrator dressed as under-fire South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol calls for him to step down, at a protest in Seoul. AFP
A demonstrator dressed as under-fire South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol calls for him to step down, at a protest in Seoul. AFP
A visitors views the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. Getty Images
A visitors views the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. Getty Images
Construction workers wrap up against the elements during a cold snap in Chicago. AP
Construction workers wrap up against the elements during a cold snap in Chicago. AP
Men smoke hookahs after fighters led by militant group Hayat Tahrir Al Sham ousted Syria's Bashar Al Assad, in Damascus. Reuters
Men smoke hookahs after fighters led by militant group Hayat Tahrir Al Sham ousted Syria's Bashar Al Assad, in Damascus. Reuters
Works by Emirati manga artist Abdulla Lutfi on dispay at Mestaria Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Works by Emirati manga artist Abdulla Lutfi on dispay at Mestaria Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a Time magazine Person of the Year event at the New York Stock Exchange, in New York, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo / Alex Brandon)
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a Time magazine Person of the Year event at the New York Stock Exchange, in New York, Dec. 12, 2024. (AP Photo / Alex Brandon)

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How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
  1. Nord Anglia International School (Dubai) – Dh85,032
  2. Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
  3. Brighton College Abu Dhabi - Dh68,560
  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
  5. Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
  6. The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
  7. Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269

*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024/2025 academic year

UAE SQUAD

Goalkeepers: Ali Khaseif, Fahad Al Dhanhani, Mohammed Al Shamsi, Adel Al Hosani

Defenders: Bandar Al Ahbabi, Shaheen Abdulrahman, Walid Abbas, Mahmoud Khamis, Mohammed Barghash, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Hassan Al Mahrami, Yousef Jaber, Salem Rashid, Mohammed Al Attas, Alhassan Saleh

Midfielders: Ali Salmeen, Abdullah Ramadan, Abdullah Al Naqbi, Majed Hassan, Yahya Nader, Ahmed Barman, Abdullah Hamad, Khalfan Mubarak, Khalil Al Hammadi, Tahnoun Al Zaabi, Harib Abdallah, Mohammed Jumah, Yahya Al Ghassani

Forwards: Fabio De Lima, Caio Canedo, Ali Saleh, Ali Mabkhout, Sebastian Tagliabue, Zayed Al Ameri

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RACE CARD

5pm: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival Purebred Arabian Cup Conditions (PA); Dh 200,000 (Turf) 1,600m
5.30pm: Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup Conditions (PA); Dh 200,000 (T) 1,600m
6pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Cup Listed (TB); Dh 380,000 (T) 1,600m
6.30pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Group 3 (PA); Dh 500,000 (T) 1,600m
7pm: Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan National Day Jewel Crown Group 1 (PA); Dh 5,000,000 (T) 2,200m
7.30pm: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Racing Festival Handicap (PA); Dh 150,000 (T) 1,400m
8pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh 100,000 (T); 1,400m

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This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

Updated: December 13, 2024, 11:17 AM
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