Kid-friendly workshops and activities to help mark Ramadan as a family
1 of 10 TEACH THANKFULNESS WITH A GRATITUDE WORKSHOP AT WOO-HOO: Engage children with the concept of gratitude at this workshop for kids aged 4 and above, based at immersive children’s play area and museum Woo-hoo in Al Quoz. Themed around Ramadan and making use of lots of tactile arts and crafts, children will be encouraged to create their own Gratitude Tree, and to talk about the things they are thankful for. DETAILS: Dh100, 24 April, 12-1pm, at Woo-Hoo in Al Quoz. There is also an Arabesque Art Workshop the following week on 28 April, 2-3pm, for Dh110. Woo-hoo.ae.
In 1999, Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa opened in the Dubai desert
, inclusive of plans for a 27-square-kilometre conservation area designed to preserve and protect the natural environment, fauna and flora. Within the conservation reserve, the rehabilitation and revegetation project began with the planting of more than 7,000 indigenous trees and shrubs, and re-introducing 70 Arabian oryx.
During its formative years, Al Maha’s management carried out major environmental audits of the land in which the resort stood, identifying endangered species and rapidly disappearing habitats. Armed with this information, the resort assisted in submitting proposals to authorities regarding the formation of a formal national park.
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Art, Romance & Out of This World Experiences in Dubai
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From its evocative desert landscapes and futuristic architecture, not to mention luxury shopping and Michelin-starred and standard restaurants, the city of Dubai, one of the seven United Arab Emirates, was designed for wow-factor travel moments. Dubbed the City of Gold – here, palatial seven-star resorts, quite literally next-level dining, and spectacular experiences are all major draws. Thanks to its desert climate, Dubai is a popular destination for winter sun-seekers from the northern hemisphere, making it timely for Valentine s Day and any potential romantic proposals that are in the works.
Below, some experiences, hotels and cultural attractions to consider.