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The Jet Lag Recovery

Just back from your hols? Feeling tired? Head to the Four Seasons

Discover The Sounds Of Cairo

The second edition of this music festival moves to the capital from Dubai

Fight Clubs

Want to get fit, demolish calories and gain more confidence at the same time? Here’s how you can box, grapple, throw and kick your way to a brand new you, right here in Abu Dhabi.

Coya - Award-winning Peruvian Opens in the Capital

Abu Dhabi can’t get enough South American food at the moment. Coya, in The Galleria, is the third venue to open in the past few months and this one focuses on cuisine from Peru. It’s already a popular haunt in Dubai and there are also branches of this award-winner in Miami and London.

Romance and Robots

NYU hosts Nufonia Must Fall – a sci-fi love story told with puppets.

Go Karting - Fun for Everyone

Head to Yas KartZoneYas Island isn’t just about the F1 track – you can also race go-karts at KartZone, Yas Marina’s 800m course. The go-karts can reach speeds of around 60kph and sessions (including for under-18s) are 15 minutes long. Sessions for children aged eight to 12 are ten minutes long.Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, daily 2pm to 9.30pm, Dhs55 to Dhs110. Tel: (800) 927. Taxi: Yas Marina Circuit. yasmarinacircuit.com

Race Track /sports Cars - The Need for Speed

Wheelie a Powerturn buggyYou can try a different kind of dune buggy at Al Forsan in Khalifa City – a Powerturn has two drive wheels turning at different speeds, meaning it can change direction, swerve, drift and spin in the blink of an eye. It can also do wheelies, even when turning round a corner. As a result it can be driven around an off-road track quicker than a conventional buggy.Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, daily 2pm to 11pm, price on request. Tel: (02) 5568555. Taxi: Al Forsan. alforsan.com

Do you Beliebe?

Child prodigy or pop’s biggest brat? Whatever you think of Justin Bieber, you can’t deny his star power or catchy tunes – and he’s bringing both to Dubai this month.

A Helping Hand

Ramadan starts this month, meaning it’s the perfect time for reflection and appreciation – and it’s also a chance to give back and help those in need. Here’s how you can do your bit.

Cafe SuShi

Japanese food now available at the Fairmont

Signs Of The Times

Arab talents use art to show the UAE’s 45-year transformation

72 Hours In Marrakesh

A whirlwind tour of the Red City as your senses are struck, your bellies are stretched, and your luggage allowance shot

Magnesium Makeover

The Emirates Palace Spa has a new way to boost your mineral intake

See Anything Goes

Cole Porter’s classic tale hits the stage in the capital

See Noura At NYU

Iraqi identity is the focus of playwright Heather Raffo’s tale

Treatment Of  The Month - The Yummy Tummy

Can this treatment at Atarmia Spa prevent stretch marks?

Hungry For Hungary

Budapest is more than just a nightlife hotspot. Explore the capital’s grungy but cool vibe on both sides of the Danube and find out what sets this European city apart.

Being Blue

Blue Man Group hits Abu Dhabi this month, bringing with it an incomprehensible but entertaining mix of music, comedy, science and Twinky mutilation…

Cycling In Abu Dhabi

You might be surprised to find out that the UAE capital has a flourishing cycle scene for the amateur rider. Here’s how you can get involved

Our Man On The Radio Has Missed All The Memos

Backchat with Catboy

Celebrate The Caribbean

Yas Island’s festival features Sean Kingston

Explore NYC At NYU

Manhattan’s art scene is the focus of a new exhibition

The Animation Game

Comics and cartoons are celebrated in Al Ain

Eat Greek Kouzina

Is this Dubai import worthy of your dirhams?

Sort Out Your Diet

Eating plans to help you detox, nourish and replenish.

Azkadenya

Middle Eastern food with a few surprises arrives in the capital

Master Of Illusion

Saudi star Ahmed El Bayed will perform his tricks as part of Summer Season this month

A Passage To India

Head to Liwa for an abhyanga massage and shirodhara oil treatment.

Delecto

A café, sweet shop and bakery rolled into one

La Petite Maison

The most anticipated restaurant opening of the year – but does it live up to the hype?