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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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Should I be concerned about the education system in Dubai for my kids?

Your child’s education will certainly... read more

This is going to be my first New Year’s Eve in Dubai. I’d like to go watch the fireworks at the Burj Khalifa, but have been told it is a nightmare to get there. Is this true?

Naturally, it does get busy on New... read more

What is the protocol for getting on and off the Dubai Metro? With the emirate being home to so many nationalities, it is difficult to know what is the right procedure without offending anyone....

It can be confusing, but fortunately,... read more

Can I still buy alcohol from a liquor store during Ramadan?

Yes, MMI and African + Eastern have stores... read more

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