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Singing her own song
Interview The blind opera star Denise Leigh talks about overcoming disability and fulfilling lifelong dreams.
QE2 arrives in Dubai to start new life
Britain's most famous luxury cruise ship has arrived in Dubai to begin a new life as a floating hotel moored off an artificial island.
QE2 docks at new home today
The Queen Elizabeth 2 will dock passengers for the last time, bringing nearly 40 years of maritime travel to an end.
A return to the country he drew
Julian Walker, the UK's first Ambassador to the UAE and the man who largely drew the emirate boundaries, returns to recount his memories to the government archives.
Unearthing an ancient treasure trove
Thirty-six pre-Islamic ruins discovered on Sir Bani Yas island will be transformed into a major tourist attraction.
Four is the score
Meet the newest members of the al Hassan family, only the third set of quadruplets to be born in Dubai.
New marinas give berths to supersize yachts
With its sleek hull, rooftop Jacuzzi and state-of-the-art navigation system, Tradition may seem a snip to anyone with Dh45 million to spare.
Sifting history from the sand
In the Center for Documentation & Research archives, one can find the first contracts establishing sovereignty amid colourful dispatches about the life in the country.
RTA driver released in wreck inquiry
A bus driver involved in a multiple crash in which dozens of people were hurt has been released by police and is unlikely to face charges.
Young women turn to Botox
Women as young as 20 are undergoing cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers before they even have wrinkles, according to beauty experts.
Festival serves up a feast
Seven celebrity chefs are in Dubai for the Jumeirah Festival of Taste to cook for a variety of high-profile events.
Too many cooks may be a recipe for trouble
A famous British chef, visiting Dubai for the food festival, warns his contemporaries about the danger of "spinning too many plates in the air".
Festival celebrates all things maritime
Thousands of people are expected at Festival Marina this weekend for a free boating extravaganza.
UK celebrity chef eager to serve Dubai
James Martin will be in Dubai for next week's Jumeira Festival of Taste, and hopes to open an English restaurant in Dubai soon.
Food festival to feature world's best
Between them, they claim a clutch of Michelin stars and the admiration of bon vivants everywhere.
