Who says things slow down during the UAE summer? While residents historically travelled abroad to escape sweltering temperatures, an increasing number of people are staying back to enjoy a packed season of indoor and even outdoor fun.
Parents have many options of summer camps to keep the little ones engaged, while most of the entertainment action is taking place inside malls. Here are seven things to do around the Emirates, from July 15 to to 21.
Monday, July 15
Louvre Abu Dhabi is calling on aspiring young astronauts, aged eight to 12, to join a four-day space-themed summer camp.
Developed through a collaboration among the museum, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre and the Advanced Technology Research Council for Robotics, the camp takes place at the Picturing the Cosmos exhibition within the venue's Children's Museum. Participants will take part in highly engaging and educational activities, from a robotics challenge to a space rocket launch.
Skills such as team work, leadership and decision-making will be taught, with children also enhancing their collaboration, creativity and critical thinking abilities.
Until July 26; 9.30am-3.30pm; Dh400 per child; Louvre Abu Dhabi; louvreabudhabi.ae
Tuesday, July 16
Amazon’s Prime Day sale starts on Tuesday and, for the first time, will run over six days in the UAE, with discounts on categories spanning fashion, beauty and toys to electronics, groceries and home decor.
To mark the sale this year, Amazon has launched Echo Spot, an Alexa-enabled smart alarm clock, with time, weather and prayer time notifications, and available at 26 per cent off during Prime Day. Other discounts include: 48 per cent on Samsung mobile phones; 42 per cent PlayStation consoles; 53 per cent on Nutricook cooking appliances; 33 per cent on refrigerators and dishwashers from Midea and Bosch; and 48 per cent on hair appliances from Dyson.
Until July 21, www.amazon.ae/prime
Wednesday, July 17
Children who love pets will enjoy the Bark 'N Learn summer camp by The Petshop, which begins on Monday. The five-day affair aims to equip children with essential dog-training skills and encourage responsible pet ownership. Rescued puppies will be at the camp, giving them the opportunity to be trained before they find their forever homes.
Taking place at the Dubai Investment Park branch, the camp dives into various aspects of dog training and care, from introducing basic cues to agility training and hands-on grooming. Participants can join for a single day at Dh200 per child, or opt for the full five-day experience at Dh840 per child. The camp is open for children aged seven to 14.
Until July 19; 9am-10.30am; from Dh200 per child; Dubai Investment Park; form.typeform.com
Thursday, July 18
Foodies looking to learn some cooking skills in the capital can head to Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. The French restaurant is inviting guests to step inside its professional kitchen and cook alongside chef David Tavernier in an engaging culinary masterclass.
The hands-on experience ends with a five-course set menu. Timings can vary based on bookings.
Until September; Dh609 per person; Khor Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi; 02 509 8555
Friday, July 19
Head to the Pavilion Garden at BurJuman Mall in Dubai on Friday for the third season of its street food festival.
More than 15 stalls and kiosks are on site, serving dishes from a range of cuisines such as Mexican, Arabic, Korean, Filipino and Japanese. Food aside, there is also plenty of entertainment, such as live music, dance performances and karaoke sessions. Visitors can also take part in games and arts and crafts.
Until August 6; noon-10pm on Sunday to Thursday, noon-midnight on Friday and Saturday; Al Mankhool, Dubai; 04 352 0222
Saturday, July 20
Start the weekend with some laughs at Movenpick JBR, where The Laughter Factory is bringing in three comedians for non-stop chuckles.
The line-up includes Irish stand-up comic and actor Rory O’ Hanlon, British comedian Darius Davies and Pakistan-born Dubai artist Tabarak. Jokes about society, relationships and work will be thrown onstage for a relatable evening of humour.
July 20; show starts 8.30pm; Dh160 per person; JBR, Dubai; platinumlist.net
Sunday, July 21
End the week with a family roast at Horse & Hound at Al Habtoor Polo Resort.
Slow-roasted meats are on the menu, traditional to British-style gastronomy, as well as mounds of mashed potatoes and Yorkshire puddings filled with gravy. Other dishes on the cards include crispy roast potatoes, creamy cauliflower gratin and other trimmings. Little ones can enjoy pony rides, bouncy castles and other family-friendly entertainment at the resort too.
Every Sunday; noon-5pm; Dh145 per person; Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai; 056 545 8391
WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?
1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull
2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight
3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge
4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own
5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed
ETFs explained
Exhchange traded funds are bought and sold like shares, but operate as index-tracking funds, passively following their chosen indices, such as the S&P 500, FTSE 100 and the FTSE All World, plus a vast range of smaller exchanges and commodities, such as gold, silver, copper sugar, coffee and oil.
ETFs have zero upfront fees and annual charges as low as 0.07 per cent a year, which means you get to keep more of your returns, as actively managed funds can charge as much as 1.5 per cent a year.
There are thousands to choose from, with the five biggest providers BlackRock’s iShares range, Vanguard, State Street Global Advisors SPDR ETFs, Deutsche Bank AWM X-trackers and Invesco PowerShares.
U19 World Cup in South Africa
Group A: India, Japan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka
Group B: Australia, England, Nigeria, West Indies
Group C: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Scotland, Zimbabwe
Group D: Afghanistan, Canada, South Africa, UAE
UAE fixtures
Saturday, January 18, v Canada
Wednesday, January 22, v Afghanistan
Saturday, January 25, v South Africa
UAE squad
Aryan Lakra (captain), Vriitya Aravind, Deshan Chethyia, Mohammed Farazuddin, Jonathan Figy, Osama Hassan, Karthik Meiyappan, Rishabh Mukherjee, Ali Naseer, Wasi Shah, Alishan Sharafu, Sanchit Sharma, Kai Smith, Akasha Tahir, Ansh Tandon
Desert Warrior
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Rating: 3/5
'Laal Kaptaan'
Director: Navdeep Singh
Stars: Saif Ali Khan, Manav Vij, Deepak Dobriyal, Zoya Hussain
Rating: 2/5
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Cultural fiesta
What: The Al Burda Festival
When: November 14 (from 10am)
Where: Warehouse421, Abu Dhabi
The Al Burda Festival is a celebration of Islamic art and culture, featuring talks, performances and exhibitions. Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, this one-day event opens with a session on the future of Islamic art. With this in mind, it is followed by a number of workshops and “masterclass” sessions in everything from calligraphy and typography to geometry and the origins of Islamic design. There will also be discussions on subjects including ‘Who is the Audience for Islamic Art?’ and ‘New Markets for Islamic Design.’ A live performance from Kuwaiti guitarist Yousif Yaseen should be one of the highlights of the day.
Brave CF 27 fight card
Welterweight:
Abdoul Abdouraguimov (champion, FRA) v Jarrah Al Selawe (JOR)
Lightweight:
Anas Siraj Mounir (TUN) v Alex Martinez (CAN)
Welterweight:
Mzwandile Hlongwa (RSA) v Khamzat Chimaev (SWE)
Middleweight:
Tarek Suleiman (SYR) v Rustam Chsiev (RUS)
Mohammad Fakhreddine (LEB) v Christofer Silva (BRA)
Super lightweight:
Alex Nacfur (BRA) v Dwight Brooks (USA)
Bantamweight:
Jalal Al Daaja (JOR) v Tariq Ismail (CAN)
Chris Corton (PHI) v Zia Mashwani (PAK)
Featherweight:
Sulaiman (KUW) v Abdullatip (RUS)
Super lightweight:
Flavio Serafin (BRA) v Mohammad Al Katib (JOR)
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MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League semi-finals, second leg:
Liverpool (0) v Barcelona (3), Tuesday, 11pm UAE
Game is on BeIN Sports
Red flags
- Promises of high, fixed or 'guaranteed' returns.
- Unregulated structured products or complex investments often used to bypass traditional safeguards.
- Lack of clear information, vague language, no access to audited financials.
- Overseas companies targeting investors in other jurisdictions - this can make legal recovery difficult.
- Hard-selling tactics - creating urgency, offering 'exclusive' deals.
Courtesy: Carol Glynn, founder of Conscious Finance Coaching
The specs
BMW M8 Competition Coupe
Engine 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8
Power 625hp at 6,000rpm
Torque 750Nm from 1,800-5,800rpm
Gearbox Eight-speed paddleshift auto
Acceleration 0-100kph in 3.2 sec
Top speed 305kph
Fuel economy, combined 10.6L / 100km
Price from Dh700,000 (estimate)
On sale Jan/Feb 2020
HOSTS
T20 WORLD CUP
2024: US and West Indies; 2026: India and Sri Lanka; 2028: Australia and New Zealand; 2030: England, Ireland and Scotland
ODI WORLD CUP
2027: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia; 2031: India and
Bangladesh
CHAMPIONS TROPHY
2025: Pakistan; 2029: India
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if you go
The flights
Etihad, Emirates and Singapore Airlines fly direct from the UAE to Singapore from Dh2,265 return including taxes. The flight takes about 7 hours.
The hotel
Rooms at the M Social Singapore cost from SG $179 (Dh488) per night including taxes.
The tour
Makan Makan Walking group tours costs from SG $90 (Dh245) per person for about three hours. Tailor-made tours can be arranged. For details go to www.woknstroll.com.sg
The specs: 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman
Price, base / as tested Dh222,500 / Dh296,870
Engine 2.0L, flat four-cylinder
Transmission Seven-speed PDK
Power 300hp @ 6,500rpm
Torque 380hp @ 1,950rpm
Fuel economy, combined 6.9L / 100km
THE DEALS
Hamilton $60m x 2 = $120m
Vettel $45m x 2 = $90m
Ricciardo $35m x 2 = $70m
Verstappen $55m x 3 = $165m
Leclerc $20m x 2 = $40m
TOTAL $485m
Classification of skills
A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation.
A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.
The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000.
The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre 6-cyl turbo
Power: 374hp at 5,500-6,500rpm
Torque: 500Nm from 1,900-5,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 8.5L/100km
Price: from Dh285,000
On sale: from January 2022
Fireball
Moscow claimed it hit the largest military fuel storage facility in Ukraine, triggering a huge fireball at the site.
A plume of black smoke rose from a fuel storage facility in the village of Kalynivka outside Kyiv on Friday after Russia said it had destroyed the military site with Kalibr cruise missiles.
"On the evening of March 24, Kalibr high-precision sea-based cruise missiles attacked a fuel base in the village of Kalynivka near Kyiv," the Russian defence ministry said in a statement.
Ukraine confirmed the strike, saying the village some 40 kilometres south-west of Kyiv was targeted.
