There is something about England in early summer, when the sky is clear and the sun's rays make your skin tingle.
On a day like this it is easy to imagine lying on springy green grass, tucking into a picnic and sipping a long cool drink.
Nothing embodies this more than a day at Wimbledon.
It is a stage for the world's best tennis players to shine, though for me it means more than just that. Tucked in leafy south-west London, the polished gates of the All-England Club hide a delicious taste of British summertime. From the lush courts and Henman Hill (now renamed Murray Mound), to the seemingly endless stands offering strawberries and cream.
To find the true charm of Wimbledon, forget the pre-booked ticket holders, the real heart lies in the queues.
Every year people wait patiently for the chance to see their favourite players in action.
Inevitably, the sun does not always shine. In fact, rain is a regular occurance.
This was to my fortune in 1997 when the rain stopped play on Saturday and the doors opened for the second "People's Sunday" of Wimbledon's history.
The six-hour wait for my Centre Court ticket allowed me to witness one of the great Wimbledon matches in recent memory.
There have been few matches more memorable than the epic battle that raged between home favourite Tim Henman and Paul Haarhuis-Henman sealed victory after a final set 14-12 marathon.
With the arrival of the new folding roof on Centre Court, the possibility of longer matches and continued play in bad weather may rule out the need for another "People's Sunday".
It also means games such as last year's spectacular men's final need not climax in near darkness. But what will remain the same is the enchanting spirit of Wimbledon.
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Tips to keep your car cool
- Place a sun reflector in your windshield when not driving
- Park in shaded or covered areas
- Add tint to windows
- Wrap your car to change the exterior colour
- Pick light interiors - choose colours such as beige and cream for seats and dashboard furniture
- Avoid leather interiors as these absorb more heat
Brief scores:
Toss: Sindhis, elected to field first
Pakhtoons 137-6 (10 ov)
Fletcher 68 not out; Cutting 2-14
Sindhis 129-8 (10 ov)
Perera 47; Sohail 2-18
UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups
Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.
Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.
Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.
Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.
Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.
Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.
Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.
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.
The specs
AT4 Ultimate, as tested
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Power: 420hp
Torque: 623Nm
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)
On sale: Now