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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Modhesh World is one stop destination for kids and teens, with unlimited fun, learning and socializing. It is the largest indoor edutainment in the region, located in Dubai World Trade Centre. The mascot of the festival, Modhesh, is a character derived from a jack in the box figurine. With his sunny disposition, infectious enthusiasm, and optimistic outlook on life, Modhesh is an embodiment of all that fun represents. The festival hosts an array of activities like, live shows, food trucks, petting farm, shooting and much more.

The festival saw people from various places, visiting or staying in Dubai who had positive things to say about the Modhesh World experience. Visiting tourist from Iraq and mother of Fatma Hussain said, “My daughter and I loved the Modhesh theatre. I really enjoyed it and we had an exciting time dancing to the music, and imitating the performers. Having taken a tour around Modhesh World, I can tell that aside from providing entertainment to families, the choice of shows and activities in this destination is helpful in encouraging children to be creative and to use their talents in performing arts. I’m sure that during our next visit to Dubai, we will return to Modhesh World.”

The kids to evoke their excitement and experience of Modhesh World, Maithaa 7 Years old from Ras Al Khaimah said, “I love all the rides and games here at Modhesh World. Every time I am here, I feel so alive. I get so much excited from the adventure this place brings. Nadine Sameh, 8 Years old from Egypt exclaimed, “We live in Ajman but I make sure that my parents bring me here to Modhesh World every time it is open. I like the shows, rides, food, art activities, and of course, Modhesh!”

Modhesh world stands out to be an enthralling experience with a lot of learning and entertainment for all age groups. Located in Dubai World Trade Centre, the festival is open from 27th June to 27th August. For more information on the festival, please visit www.mymodheshworld.com.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Dubai Summer Surprises is celebrating its 19th year with an array of activities and events to make summer thoroughly enjoyable. Great discounts on shopping and entertainment make this festival a haven for all ages. The DSS (Dubai Summer Surprises) 2016 is themed “Own the Summer”.

On the calendar are visits and performances from international stars, cartoon characters, stage shows, roaming acts, in-mall events packed with surprises, interactive workshops, and retail and dining promotions offering shoppers compelling deals and discounts across participating malls, hotels and restaurants. “Dubai is a dynamic destination attracting international and regional tourists all year long, and DSS enables everyone to ‘Own the Summer’, further strengthening Dubai’s position as the preferred family summer destination of the region,” said Laila Mohammad Suhail, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).

The festival which is held at the malls across Dubai, has residents and visitors participating in retail promotions during DSS to win mega prizes, including the chance to win 12 Infiniti Q50 cars in the ‘Shop and Win’ promotion run by Dubai’s malls, and attractive bargains and discounts of up to 75% at malls and retail outlets in Dubai as well as the ‘Eat & Play’ promotion for foodies which offers instant gift vouchers for visitors who dine in participating restaurants. On the entertainment front are events that will bring the globally loved characters like Angry Birds, Alvin and the Chipmunks, and Gruffalo to the UAE to meet their fans.

The Dubai Summer Surprises festival is on from the 9th of July to the 20th of August at malls across Dubai.

Some of the highlights of DSS:

• The Gruffalo Adventure

Enjoy and get thrilled by getting into the interactive journey of deep Gruffalo Forest and meet the monster. Location and Date: Souk Atrium and Star Atrium, Dubai Mall, July 11-17.

• Alvin & The Chipmunks Live on Stage

Get grooved into the animated music group’s live theatrical musical. Location and Date: July 19-25 July (City Centre Mirdif); July 27-August 2 (Mall of the Emirates); August 4-10 (City Centre Deira).

• Mercator Circus Fiesta

Have fun by attending this family oriented event which includes Beijing Chinese Circus, Circo Latino, Kids Circus Workshop and Roaming Acts. Location and Date: Mercato Mall, July 9-August 20.

• Barbie – The Athlete

Barbie interactive stand and incredible games lined up. Also check out some latest Barbie products. Location and Date: Dragon Mart 2, August 11-20.

• Misfortune Circus

Hilarious misfits band creating unique circus for fun. Location and Date: lbn Battuta Mall, August 11-20.

• Lego Friends Workshops

Opportunity to learn, build and play with Lego. Location and Date: lbn Battuta, July 6-28 August.

• Save our Summer

Interactive activities to get a holiday feeling. Location and Date: Star Atrium, Dubai Mall, August 5-20.

• The Jungle Book

Live Show showcasing heart of Jungle. Location and Date: City Walk on August 14-20.

• Bricks at Boxpark

A themed workshop to enjoy Lego land. Location and Date: Boxpark, July 6- August 20.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Dubai opens its very own food truck park known as ‘Last Exit’. Inspired by American food truck parks, ‘Last Exit’ features over ten gourmet food trucks and convenience stores. It is a unique food truck park destination offering commuters and visitors a wide selection of fresh and tasty street food. The Last Exit serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, twenty four hours a day and seven days a week.

The food truck park is located in Jebel Ali at Exit 11 on Sheikh Zayed Road from Abu Dhabi to Dubai; Last Exit is now open to the general public. ‘Last Exit’ also offers a number of convenience, entertainment and leisure facilities for kids and adults; kids play area, attended washrooms, prayer rooms, a dedicated parking area, charge boxes, a mini mart, ATM machines, 24 hours onsite security and much more.

The alfresco set up, the kitschy lights and props and the array of choice will surely give you the feel of a tailgate party. The park will harbour well-known franchise as well as independent and local food trucks like Starbucks, Baja Fresh, Urban Seafood, Big Smoke Burger, Cafe De Roma, Operation Falafel, Burger Pit, Clinton Street Baking Company, The Brass – Coffee & Community, The Hot Dog Stand, Poco Loco and All Day Mini-mart. With the great outdoor set up, variety of delicacies and leisure facilities, the ‘Last Exit’ surely seems to be a great place for your next outing.

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Giselle, one of the most romantic and touching ballet will be performed at Dubai’s Opera. Performed by The Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia, the Opera will host two shows on the 16th of September 2016.

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Giselle was first performed in Paris in 1841. Originally choreographed by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot, the role of Giselle was intended for Carlotta Grisi as her debut piece for the Paris public. She became the first to dance the role and was the only ballerina to dance it at the Opera for many years.

The performance is bifurcated into two acts that draws audiences through an array of emotions and situations of life. The story revolves around a young peasant girl, Giselle, who falls in love with a nobleman posing as a peasant. The story runs into love triangles, betrayals and heartbreaks which trails its way to the grave and beyond.

Known for its strength in exuding emotions, this great romantic ballet is an experience one must witness. To know more about the performances and booking details, please visit http://dubaiopera.com/events/giselle.

Sources: www.visitdubai.com, www.dance.about.com.
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to be really tiny? Getting lost in your garden and living in the movie Honey I shrunk the kids? Well you don’t need to imagine or shrink yourself. The Dubai Municipality announced their latest project idea on Facebook, an eco-friendly city in the shape of flowers.

The project embodies the vision of Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and is in line with the UAE policy of following a sustainable approach to urbanisation.

The Desert Rose City, will house schools, shopping malls, clinics and hospitals, villas and designated housing for Emiratis running on renewable energy. The city will be totally self-sustainable, will have its own police station, mosques and other services. The project is expected to welcome 160,000 inhabitants to an area of more than 14,000 hectares and should be complete by 2020.

Source: www.khaleejtimes.com
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]In today’s world of growing health consciousness, people are turning towards fitness as a part of their daily routine. The city of Abu Dhabi devised a new initiative to encourage and promote fitness among their citizens.

The Abu Dhabi Municipality has constructed three paths, a running path, walking path and cycling path from Mina Zayed and ends at intersection A7 on the corniche. The paths built have been scientifically designed to eliminate any negative impact for people who use these paths.

The municipality started construction of the Walk project in December and completed it by May this year, 2016, at a cost of 4 million Dirhams. During the construction of the walk paths, the municipality provided alternate walking paths with shelter to make the construction less of an inconvenience for the users.

The project is part of the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport as well as the Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s plans to improve the quality of life in the Capital. The vision of the project is in line with Abu Dhabi Plan 2030 that aims at raising the bar on service delivery.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Ramadan, the time of the year when celebrations run well into the night. Dubai celebrates with bustling street markets, colourful lights, music and traditional festivities. The annual Ramadan Night Market never fails to be impressive.

The 10 nights long festival which was held at the World Trade Centre in Dubai, had stalls that featured traditional and contemporary clothing, jewellery, health & beauty products, personal care, perfumes, food, home appliances, electronics, toys & baby items, handicrafts, souvenirs & collectables, travel & tourism, handwriting analysis, medical and many more to choose from.

While the parents shopped, a variety of activities kept children entertained. Ramadan Night Market had its very own “Kids Play area” which hosted activities like face painting,sand art, bouncy castles, nail art, mini basketball court, wall climbing,kiddie train, merry go round, Play Station, sand art, bouncy castles,clowns, balloon twisting, arts & crafts area,soft play area and other fun activities.The festival had an array of different food ranging from carnival to traditional snacks. This year’s festival also included a variety of street performances as well as entertaining acts such as stilt-walking, living statues etc.

Sunil Jaiswal, President of Sumansa Exhibitions, organisers of Ramadan Night Market said, “It’s been an exciting journey since we launched our first edition in 2012. This was our 4th Ramadan Night Market and we are extremely proud to have witnessed tremendous growth whereas the market has become hugely popular amongst the residents. It is an interesting marketplace with matchless family bonding opportunities providing visitors great ambience, unique shopping experience, enormous deals and offers from participating retailers coupled with fun, food, excitement and surprises”.

With a grand Arabic themed Majlis and an exclusive henna painting section for ladies, scrumptious food, variety of shopping choices and a number of activities to choose from, this year’s Ramadan Night Market was a one of the most fun filled and exiting places to be for the whole family.

Sources: www.ramadannightmarket.com, www.khaleejtimes.com
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, Ashwin and Jesika Menon, founders of the Gaia creative educative Centre, seem to understand this best. The Gaia Centre incorporates Art, Drama, Creative writing, Communication to learning, making this a one of a kind course for both children and adults.

They use methods like games, outdoor excursions and practical application of performance skills to teach their students. This kind of creative education helps children explore area and subjects that they would not explore otherwise. In addition to this they also prepare their students for international examinations. For their course in speech, drama and communication they provide certification from Trinity University, London.

The Students get to exhibit their skills at the Middle East Comic Con in Dubai and the Emirates Airlines Literature Festival.

The Gaia Centre also conducts Camps for children during vacation to learn Art, Design, Speech, Drama and Communication Skills. All of these skills help their students become expressive, creative and communicative. The outcome is a refined intrinsic and extrinsic persona.

The Gaia Centre organises and annual event called ‘Dream Speak’, where the students get to showcase their skills like set designing, props and costume designing, music, acting and various other creative talents. Parents also get to witness their children showcasing their talents at ‘Dream Speak’.

From curious children to aspiring actors, Gaia Centre has something for everyone. They believe in bridging the gap between formal education and creative education and helping their students grow from an overall perspective. The Gaia Centre is a new dimension that can help children and adults explore their creative geniuses.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dubai steps into the future as the Emirates have begun to take steps to make driver less cars an imminent reality in the near future.

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced a new project that will see driverless vehicles populating Dubai’s roads. A 10-seater prototype was rolled out for the start of the three-day MENA Congress of International Union of Public Transport (UITP), which began on Monday.

The plan is to provide a feasible, long-lasting solution to Dubai’s traffic problems which include reckless driving, tailgating and traffic jams by 2030.

Sheikh Mohammed tweeted: “We have approved today a new strategy for self-driving transport… By the year 2030, 25 per cent of transport in Dubai will be smart and without drivers.”

The project aims at promoting environmental awareness amongst people by reducing air and traffic pollution by providing efficient, reliable transportation solutions.

Sheikh Mohammed wrote in another tweet: “It is a cooperation between RTA and Dubai Future Association, and it is one of the early projects the association will work on.”

“We’ve also launched Dubai global challenge for driverless transportation, the largest global bid for companies and research centres to introduce this technology to Dubai streets.”

“Dubai introduces an international solo-model for the future city and is turning into the biggest laboratory to develop and improve driverless transportation.”

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For all the daredevils, madcaps and adventurous souls out there, Dubai has the perfect new first-of-its-kind jaw dropping attraction—AYKON Dare.

It is a sky walk that starts at the 79th floor and the visitors will be walking on a glass- floored ledge along the outer walls of the skyscraper. Once at the 80th floor, the pinnacle of the skyscraper, the visitors will step on to an observation deck and will get to see daring and breath taking 360 degree views of Dubai.

There will also be a glass capsule before starting out the ascent to 80th floor, which is 935ft above the ground. Worry not, the visitors will be harnessed in and secured to a safety rail.

The glass ledge is said to give the visitors a feeling of walking in the air. It is touted that on a clear day visitors can see up to 64kms into the horizon, stretching as far as Dubai- Abu Dhabi border. The whole experience is to take about an hour.

This attraction is a part of AYKON City project which will be accommodating six towers including luxury apartments and five star hotels. AYKON Dare will be in one of its five star hotels. The project is expected to be completed by 2021.

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