For the tenth year, jiu-jitsu fighters from around the world will descend on the capital for 13 days of intense mat action. The Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship will take place from 16th to 28th April at the Mubadala Arena …
What to look for when searching for a higher education institute in the UAE The UAE’s diverse population makes it a magnet for university institutes from across the globe. Combine that with the local institutions across the country and parents …
With winter upon us, it’s time to take the fun and socialising outside to the terrace With the scorching summer months a distant memory, restaurants and lounges around the capital have spruced up their outdoor spaces so we can make …
Abu Dhabi World‘s Colin Armstrong gives golf a go… Kind of Okay, I have a confession to make: I’ve never really played golf before – at least not the kind that didn’t involve putting a ball through elaborate obstacles with …
As part of our Sunday Series, every week we bring you a new expert advice column to make the most of your life in Abu Dhabi. This week, Chris Greaves, managing director at Hays Gulf Region, discusses how your social media …
Insiders tell us about the most exciting upcoming residential real estate projects in the capital While the property market is not expected to rebound with great energy anytime soon, the overall outlook remains pretty positive despite the continuing slowdown …
As residents brace for the upcoming introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT), it was recently revealed that home utilities will be subject to extra charges as well. As of 1st January, water and electricity bills across the country will carry …
After a recent renovation, Manarat Al Saadiyat is aiming to become the place to be for creative minds in the capital to express themselves Since opening up in the heart of Saadiyat Island’s Cultural District, years before Louvre Abu Dhabi …
The holiday spirit is one and the same, but how do celebrations differ between nations? From advent wreaths to oversized red stockings, mince pies and carols – few occasions celebrated around the world are as festive and colourful as Christmas. …
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This tennis star is set to be a smash in the capital
US tennis ace Serena Williams will hold court in the capital as the 10th edition of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship hosts a special women’s match for the first time in its history. Picking up the racket for the first time since the birth of …
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