Green Fields: FIFA Club World Cup
Preparations to host this year's FIFA Club World Cup kicked off this week as work on creating new playing surfaces at Abu Dhabi's two biggest stadiums got under way. The new pitches are being created at Zayed Sports City Stadium and Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, where all eight matches of the competition will be staged between 9th and 19th of December. Meanwhile seven other pitches across Abu Dhabi are being reconstructed or renovated to provide the competing clubs with training facilities. The revamp will also provide improved facilities for local soccer sides after the competition. "These pitches are an important part ...
Property Crisis in Abu Dhabi
The banks say the extravagant prices in the Abu Dhabi market are starting to come down, the real estate brokers say deman still outstrips supply and so prices remains sky-high. What's the real situation behind it? Abu Dhabi's property prices have come under the spotlight recently as international financial insitutions, real estate agents, developers and analysts weigh in with varying opinions. Some believe prices will continue to decline for the foreseeable future, while others suggest that signs of stabilization herald a revived strengthening of the market. Deutsche Bank's recent analysis enforces the price-decrease sentiments: " the real estate market prices in the ...
Capital Gate Tower – Abu Dhabi
The architects RMJM have confirmed that the Capital Gate Tower next to ADNEC – designed to lean more than any other building on the planet has successfully reached the critical halfway point of its eventual 35 floors and 160 metres. A huge internal atrium, including a swimming pool and tea lounge, has been suspended on the 17th and 18th floors. The tower now stands approximately 100m high with the central core at level 22 and the external diadrid – its steel exoskeleton at level 18. When complete Capital Gate will lean an astonishing 18 degrees westward, 14 degrees more than the ...
New Star in Town: ETOILES
The tableware at ETOILES includes a funky cruet set – very small, heavyweight silver, lovely to pick up and use. You probably won’t need them, though. The seasoning of the food will be impeccable. The chef is Dean Bouvet; has arrive in Abu Dhabi 18 months ago and has built a good local quality ingredients and techniques to apparently modest dishes. That’s not to say that his food looks unsophisticated – the plates are a delight to the eye as well as the palate – and his combination’s are inspired. The roasted chicken terrine, for instance, was impeccably cooked and presented; ...
Chinese Crackers
Shoppers to Abu Dhabi Mall are to get more than they bargained for when warriors' of one of China's oldest martial sects invade for a summer spectacular in August. Abu Dhabi Mall will host the Shaolin Show from 5th to 11th August. Hailed as one of the most spectacular martial arts show in the world, it will transform the Mall's main atrium into a traditional Chinese setting. With its origins over 1,500 years ago, Shaolin Kung Fu is based on the observations of animal movements, physical endurance and spiritually. The show has been acclaimed internationally for its remarkable feats of physical ...
Lifts for Pedestrian bridges
Abu Dhabi Municipality intends to install elevators on several of the pedestrian bridges that have been erected as part of the Salam Street development. The move will help the disabled, children and the elderly, but also aims to encourage safer use of the road - pedestrians frequently brave the traffic to cross the streets in the Tourist Club area. The first phase will see the construction of elevators on two bridges on 10th Street - opposite the Abu Dhabi Mall and near the Meridien Hotel - and by the Khalifa B complex one street away.
Mission of Hope
The suffering of the children of ETHIOPIA proved too much for Abu Dhabi businesswoman Maria Brown. As she reflected on the continuing flow of heartrending images of the innocents caught up in the middle of war and famine, Maria decided that action was needed.The result is the launch of single-handed campaign that could provide long-lasting aid for thousands of needy children. Maria, a consultant with the international Reeds recruitment network, has organized a silent auction for Ethiopiaid - a charity that donates directly to local community projects in Ethiopia. She will be the only woman from the Middle East to ...
UAE First to Ratify International Renewable Energy Agency
The UAE has completed ratification of the statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA, the first of the 98 member countries to do so. IRENA was founded in January 2009 to act as the global voice for renewable energy. IRENA will provide practical advice and support for both industrialized and developing countries, help them improve their regulatory framework and build capacity. The UAE has officially submitted a bid to host IRENA's headquarters at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, though it's up against some serious competition - notably from Bonn, which can argue that Germany has done a good deal at the ...
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Green Fields: FIFA Club World Cup
Preparations to host this year’s FIFA Club World Cup kicked off this week as...
Property Crisis in Abu Dhabi
The banks say the extravagant prices in the Abu Dhabi market are starting to come...
Capital Gate Tower – Abu Dhabi
The architects RMJM have confirmed that the Capital Gate Tower next to ADNEC –...
New Star in Town: ETOILES
The tableware at ETOILES includes a funky cruet set – very small, heavyweight silver,...
Chinese Crackers
Shoppers to Abu Dhabi Mall are to get more than they bargained for when warriors’...
Lifts for Pedestrian bridges
Abu Dhabi Municipality intends to install elevators on several of the pedestrian ...
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Green Fields: FIFA Club World Cup
Preparations to host this year’s FIFA Club World Cup kicked off this week as work on creating new playing surfaces at Abu Dhabi’s two biggest stadiums got under way. The new pitches are being created at Zayed Sports City Stadium and Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, where all eight matches of the competition will be staged between 9th and 19th... [Read more of this review]
Lifts for Pedestrian bridges
Abu Dhabi Municipality intends to install elevators on several of the pedestrian bridges that have been erected as part of the Salam Street development. The move will help the disabled, children and the elderly, but also aims to encourage safer use of the road – pedestrians frequently brave the traffic to cross the streets in the Tourist Club... [Read more of this review]
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