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Al Ain Zoo reopens on Sept 5 with Glow After Dark Festival
Running from September 5 to October 4, Al Ain Zoo will transform into a nighttime spectacle for its Glow After Dark festival. Al Ain Zoo is reopening on September 5 with a new after-dark experience, giving families a chance to explore the wildlife park in a whole new light. The budget-friendly activity is the perfect […]

Here’s when these top outdoor attractions in Dubai are reopening
The cooler months are creeping closer… Have you noticed it’s getting ever so slightly cooler in Dubai? We can walk to our cars without instantly breaking into a sweat; a quick trip to the grocery store doesn’t feel quite as daunting and, on a good day, our glasses don’t even fog up (much). This can […]

4 of the best family staycations to fit in before the school bell rings
The summer holidays are entering their final stretch – here’s where we’ve taken our own kids, and where we’re sending you, for one last proper weekend together before the uniforms come out. There’s a particular calendar dread that sets in around now every year – the one where you glance at the date and realise […]
