Abu Dhabi’s amateur figure skaters are ready for their annual show. The cast of 64 skaters will take to the ice this December with a show about Mansour, a child who dreams of meeting his favourite superheroes watching them defeat the evil villains.
Mansour and the Superheroes stars Zahra Lari, who is attempting to be the first Emirati to enter the Olympics in the sport of figure skating following the UAE's acceptance into the International Skating Union.
Lari and the rest of the cast have been practicing for months for the tale about Mansour and his heroes and the show features 150 tailor made costumes.
“The ice show is an annual tradition that our skaters and the community look forward to,” says Barry Bremner, General Manager of Zayed Sports City, where the show will be taking place. “The theme of superheroes is one that everyone can relate to and it’s perfect for families. The combination of popular music, fantastic skaters, and a little parody for the adults makes for a really entertaining show.”
“We’re the only skating team in the region with a show like this and everyone is very proud to be a part of it,” says Noemi Bedo, the ice skating coach who first introduced the event eight years ago.
* Tickets for “Mansour and the Superheroes” are on sale now via Ticketmaster.ae and at Zayed Sports City Ice Rink. Tickets cost AED 50 for general admission with VIP tickets also available. For enquiries please call 02 403 4333.
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Essentials
The flights
Emirates, Etihad and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct from the UAE to Kuala Lumpur and on to Penang from about Dh2,300 return, including taxes.
Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes.
In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes.
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.
Recycle Reuse Repurpose
New central waste facility on site at expo Dubai South area to handle estimated 173 tonne of waste generated daily by millions of visitors
Recyclables such as plastic, paper, glass will be collected from bins on the expo site and taken to the new expo Central Waste Facility on site
Organic waste will be processed at the new onsite Central Waste Facility, treated and converted into compost to be re-used to green the expo area
Of 173 tonnes of waste daily, an estimated 39 per cent will be recyclables, 48 per cent organic waste and 13 per cent general waste.
About 147 tonnes will be recycled and converted to new products at another existing facility in Ras Al Khor
Recycling at Ras Al Khor unit:
Plastic items to be converted to plastic bags and recycled
Paper pulp moulded products such as cup carriers, egg trays, seed pots, and food packaging trays
Glass waste into bowls, lights, candle holders, serving trays and coasters
Aim is for 85 per cent of waste from the site to be diverted from landfill
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