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The complete guide to playparks in the city
If you’re looking to enjoy the cooler weather with the family then check out these great spaces in the city where you can take your little ones for some down time Forget organised playdates and indoor activities; there are loads …
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This unique food venue has Manila in its heart
Filipino food is an interesting mix of influences from fellow Asian nations and colonisers like the Spanish, Americans and Japanese. This, combined with the fact that the dishes are regional in nature, means that you have a cuisine that is …
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How social uproar affected this rousing thriller to the core
In the wake of Weinstein, #MeToo and the Time’s Up movement, how do directors respond when their actors are faced with harassment allegations? A new era is dawning for women everywhere, and it started in Hollywood. In this ‘woke’ –so …
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Find out what this musical maestro will bring to the stage
Ahead of his recital as part of Abu Dhabi Classics this February, writer Camille Hogg talks to award-winning pianist Seong-Jin Cho about his journey to becoming a world-renowned classical musician and knocking K-Pop off the album charts The moment that …
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What this new movie can teach us about journalism today
Why is Steven Spielberg’s new film, The Post, so important for journalism today? In a time when news about fake news makes the headlines, journalists are deemed ‘enemy of the people’ by rulers of state and the world casts doubt …
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This restaurant is blending Emirati and Arabic cuisine with tasty results
Despite scarce resources brought predominantly by dry weather typical of the region, Middle Eastern cuisine has evolved to become one of the most versatile in the culinary world – thanks to various influences and the ingenuity of past settlers. This …
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The world’s best in golf are coming to the capital
126 players. 4 days. 1 tournament. Here’s what to expect from the 2018 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship They have more accolades between them than we can count, but one thing’s for certain: these golfing heavyweights are leading the way in …
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Is it redemption time for the ‘worst movie of all time’?
It’s impossible to sum up exactly what The Disaster Artist is all about without explaining some backstory. In 2001, Tommy Wiseau, an aspiring Hollywood actor with a distinctive accent, penned a 500-page tome about the melodramatic love triangle between ‘all-American’ …
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Here are the hottest property locations in the city
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 …
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This inspiring story shows why school is so important
After finding a love for learning in a concentration camp, Naida Kardas is fighting for children’s access to education worldwide Naida Kardas vividly remembers the moment she fell in love with learning. Wandering the corridors of a school in former …
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