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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?