Although still a year in the making, Dubai’s City Centre Mirdif is gearing itself up to house the first supercharged indoor nature experience in the Middle East.
Orbi, which was developed by SEGA Holdings Co. Ltd. and BBC Worldwide, fuses BBC Earth's world-leading nature content with SEGA'S cutting edge technology to create a game-changing entertainment experience that will plunge visitors into the heart of the natural world through a visceral, multi-sensory edutainment experience.
Featuring a custom built theatre, innovative audio visual technology, and interactive walk-through touchpoints, Orbi’s uniquely immersive offering aims to transform the way people explore the mysteries of nature inviting them to see and hear the planet.
The technology was initially introduced in Yokohama, Japan in 2013 as an experimental visitor attraction. The UAE will be the first market outside of Japan to house Orbi when it is launched by Majid Al Futtaim Leisure and Entertainment in May 2017.
“Orbi truly represents the next generation of edutainment,” says Damien Latham, Majid Al Futtaim Leisure and Entertainment chief executive officer. “It’s a visceral, awe-inspiring edutainment experience brought to life by stunning audio visual content and ground-breaking technology.”
In a city that can lay claim to having the first indoor ski slope in the Middle East and world-class interactive entertainment with Magic Planet, there is no doubt residents and visitors will be keen to test the new multi-sensory experience out at City Centre Mirdif early next year.
mhealy@thenational.ae
How being social media savvy can improve your well being
Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.
As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.
Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.
Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.
Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.
However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are “modern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends”.
“It can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications” said Mrs Torrena.
People can also connect with each other and exchange “tips and notes, it’s extremely healthy and fun”.
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
Where to submit a sample
Volunteers of all ages can submit DNA samples at centres across Abu Dhabi, including: Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec), Biogenix Labs in Masdar City, NMC Royal Hospital in Khalifa City, NMC Royal Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi, NMC Royal Women's Hospital, Bareen International Hospital, Al Towayya in Al Ain, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Ain
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