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First Look: Sake No Hana Dubai

Explorer checks out Souk Al Bahar's newest dining and nightlife hotspot.
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Flying, diving and screaming all in about 30 minutes as Explorer takes watersports to the extreme.
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From singing showcases to stage performances, these are Explorer's picks for a slice of arts action this month.

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Beginners guide to buying a 4WD Buying a four wheel drive can be daunting, but a little education can go...

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How to keep fit during the Summer Don't let the hot summer months deter you from working out.

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Review: Max Burger It's Sweden's best burger joint, but is it the UAE's?

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Dubai Sports World 2013 DWTC kicks off UAE’s largest summer sporting event.

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Beginners guide to buying a 4WD

Unlike most places where four wheel drive vehicles are rarely used for anything more than hopping a kerb, the UAE’s easily accessed wilderness is great for testing the limits of what might otherwise be a... read more

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Preview: Fighting Chance Dubai Legends including rugby union’s Shane Williams and Carlos Spencer to raise...

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ATM 2013: Day 3 recapNew adventure island near Sharjah, the UAE rejoins the WTO and who are the...

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