Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Abu Dhabi Week Ahead


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THIS WEEK

The dos and don'ts of Ramadan
It’s that special time of year again and whether you’re Muslim or not, Ramadan is likely to affect you – Abu Dhabi Week finds out everything you need to know to have a happy Holy month.
Abu Dhabi Art 2011 heads to Saadiyat
The Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) has announced that the UAE Pavilion – originally designed by Lord Norman Foster’s firm for the World Expo 2010 – will host the Emirate’s acclaimed art event, Abu Dhabi Art, from Wednesday 16th to Saturday 19th November 2011 on Saadiyat Island.
Kids Academy comes to Abu Dhabi
A master franchise agreement between Faraj Bin Hamoodah Holding and Kids Academy Childcare was signed earlier this week to pave the way for the multi-award winning childcare provider to come to the UAE. The first nursery is scheduled to open in January 2012 in Abu Dhabi and will offer British Curriculum Education for children across the capital.
AFOCH feeds thousands at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
This Ramadan, the Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel (AFOCH) is preparing and delivering between 15,000 and 20,000 meals a day to the nearby Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque where Muslims can go for a complimentary iftar meal. The tradition that began in 2004 saw 15,000 worshippers on the first day of Ramadan alone and has seen approximately 100,000 fasters since the beginning of the holy month.
Al Jazira prepare for Ramadan tournament
As the weather continues to heat up, Al Jazira’s pre-season training is well under way and the reigning Etisalat Pro League champions are preparing to take it to the next level as they host some of the best teams from the region in their Ramadan football tournament.
Abu Dhabi Farmers' Services Centre expanding to Al Ain and Abu Dhabi
Since its inception by law in 2009, the Abu Dhabi Farmers' Services Centre (ADFSC) has been working solely in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, but as of the 1st August it has expanded its services throughout the entire Emirate, tripling the amount of farms and farmers that ADFSC works with.

COMPETITIONS!

Win! A city break to Dublin, courtesy of Etihad Airways!
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Win! An Iftar buffet for two at Flavours restaurant, Sheratton Abu Dhabi!
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Win! A round of Night Golf for four at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club!
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Win! A one-month couple gym membership to the Village Club Health Club!
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IN CINEMAS

Hoodwinked Too (3D)
(PG) Animation | Family

In this sequel to the surprise 2005 hit Hoodwinked, Hayden Panettierre takes over as the voice of Red, our karate-kicking wise-cracking heroine. Like the original, Hoodwinked Too delights in taking a slew of traditional fairy tales – Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, The Three Little Pigs – and mixing them up with a number of modern influences such as Stars Wars, Die Hard and Starsky And Hutch.



UNDER MY ABAYA

Spots in my eyes!
Polka dots are a huge trend this summer, a trend that has been carried on to next season in every creative way. Designers like Marc Jacobs have sprinkled every from hats to hosiery with dots. Polka dots can certainly give an outfit a whole girly girl from the 1950s twist, but only if you do it right!
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