8.30am Mum woke me up (early for a Saturday!) and I remembered today was the day I was going to do Beat the Heat at Zayed Sports City with my brother Josh and our friends Tom and Megan. Hmmm, what to wear?
9am Ate a filling healthy breakfast of pancakes and a smoothie - thought I might need lots of carbs for all the activities planned.
10am We arrived at Zayed Sports City and had a quick briefing on all the activities on offer. I really liked the thought of getting hot and sweaty in the gym and bowling and then being able to cool down in the ice rink. Now we were ready to try out all the activities. Two boys, two girls, let the competition begin.
10.10am We chose Haddins gym first and Tom tried his best to be our instructor. We did a tough workout and enjoyed trying out all the equipment such as:
- Running machines.
- Bouncy balls.
- Rowing machine.
- Spin bikes.
10.45am Finished in Haddins and so exhausted from Tom being our sports coach.
10.50am The bowling centre was next. This was great fun and although the boys were only a little bit better, we still enjoyed ourselves and wanted to keep trying to beat the boys.
11.55am Time to cool down. We headed over to the ice rink and the girls definitely had better balance and style than the boys.
12.10pm Wipeout! I fell over, Josh and Megan, too. Tom was still standing.
12.50pm After all that hard work, we agreed it was time to eat. So we went to the Clubhouse for lunch and I had the most amazing pizza with crispy duck on it. It has to be one of my favourite pizzas ever.
1.30pm Feeling much better and with more energy, we tried out a game of table football and snooker. We girls were rubbish, so decided to have another game of bowling.
2pm Back in the bowling centre and all set up for another game. I finally improved and managed to come third with a strike - hooray!
3pm Time to go home, sadly. Five hours of Beat the Heat was an awesome way to spend a weekend with friends and family. I will be back as I really need to beat the boys at bowling.
Eliza, 12
Haddins fitness centre for me is one of the most iconic facilities in Zayed Sports City simply because young teenagers for once can train and get fit in a gym that doesn't have crazy age restrictions such as 18-plus or 16-plus.
It has friendly instructors who know their stuff, motivate you and are experts on teen fitness.
But Haddins is more than just a gym. It is creative with its activities, and every session is different and unique so that you don't get bored with an exercise routine.
Zayed Sports City's bowling alley is a great way to meet up with friends and just have a laugh, with a good fun atmosphere and easygoing staff so you can pump yourself up and get your bowling on. With colours and music they have made the Zayed Sports City bowling alley a fun and lively place that is perfect for teenagers wanting to hang out.
Also at ZSC, the Clubhouse restaurant provides a sleek, stylish, sporty atmosphere that you can enjoy after you have finished with activities for the day. The Clubhouse also has billiards and table football, too, making it an even more stereotypical stylish sports lounge - and this makes it more teen-friendly and enjoyable.
I recommend Zayed Sports City for any teen. For these low prices you can spend a whole day having fun, keeping active and spending a fun time with friends. Whether it's just ice skating or doing the whole lot, this is a place to consider this summer.
Josh, 14
Beat the Heat at Zayed Sports City runs until the end of this month. Starting from Dh50 for children under 16 or Dh100 for adults, you can get unlimited access to all the facilities at ZSC. For more information e-mail marketing@zsc.ae
Tips for newlyweds to better manage finances
All couples are unique and have to create a financial blueprint that is most suitable for their relationship, says Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. He offers his top five tips for couples to better manage their finances.
Discuss your assets and debts: When married, it’s important to understand each other’s personal financial situation. It’s necessary to know upfront what each party brings to the table, as debts and assets affect spending habits and joint loan qualifications. Discussing all aspects of their finances as a couple prevents anyone from being blindsided later.
Decide on the financial/saving goals: Spouses should independently list their top goals and share their lists with one another to shape a joint plan. Writing down clear goals will help them determine how much to save each month, how much to put aside for short-term goals, and how they will reach their long-term financial goals.
Set a budget: A budget can keep the couple be mindful of their income and expenses. With a monthly budget, couples will know exactly how much they can spend in a category each month, how much they have to work with and what spending areas need to be evaluated.
Decide who manages what: When it comes to handling finances, it’s a good idea to decide who manages what. For example, one person might take on the day-to-day bills, while the other tackles long-term investments and retirement plans.
Money date nights: Talking about money should be a healthy, ongoing conversation and couples should not wait for something to go wrong. They should set time aside every month to talk about future financial decisions and see the progress they’ve made together towards accomplishing their goals.
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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
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What are the GCSE grade equivalents?
- Grade 9 = above an A*
- Grade 8 = between grades A* and A
- Grade 7 = grade A
- Grade 6 = just above a grade B
- Grade 5 = between grades B and C
- Grade 4 = grade C
- Grade 3 = between grades D and E
- Grade 2 = between grades E and F
- Grade 1 = between grades F and G
