Get tickets for Blaze, the high-energy, non-stop street-dance and breakdance show featuring feats of urban dance choreographed and performed by top urban-dance stars as part of Dubai Summer Surprises. To qualify and win a spot in the Blaze Masterclass on August 17 hosted by the Blaze team, submit a 15-second dance video on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #BLAZEDXB, and be sure to showcase styles and moves that set you apart from the rest. Performances from August 20 to 22, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, from Dh125, Centrepoint Theatre, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, www.ductac.org
Celebrate Eid Al Fitr at Jones the Grocer with its Eidelicious menu, including smoked-salmon croquettes for breakfast, wheat-free wrap with quinoa, a superfoods salad, corn chowder, black Angus rib eye, corn-fed chicken breast and a berry and rosewater trifle for dessert. Available at Jones the Grocer locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, www.facebook.com/JonesUAE
Sign up for Screen Acting and Writing Courses. The actor Alex Broun will lead three classes that will equip anyone with the skills needed as an actor or writer: Screen Acting for Beginners, Screen Acting – Advanced and Screen Writing. Starting on August 10, 11 and 12, 7 to 10pm, on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays depending on the course, Dh1,000, Constellation, Dubai Media City, Dubai, register at 04 438 5574, jane@constellation.ae
Register your kids ages 7 to 14 for Artzy Adventures. The Farjam Foundation presents a programme that will investigate the lives of famous artists through discussions and hands-on projects. From 9am to 1pm, Sundays to Thursdays, Dh500 per week, The Farjam Collection, Building 4, DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, 04 323 0303, magda@farjamfoundation.org
Participate in equestrian activities and lessons during the winter term at Al Forsan International Sports Resort. Sign up children ages 5 and older for a range of activities for riders of all skill levels in different disciplines. September 5 until January 14, closed during school break from December 19 to January 7, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, 800 2536 7726, info@alforsan.com
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Museum of the Future in numbers
- 78 metres is the height of the museum
- 30,000 square metres is its total area
- 17,000 square metres is the length of the stainless steel facade
- 14 kilometres is the length of LED lights used on the facade
- 1,024 individual pieces make up the exterior
- 7 floors in all, with one for administrative offices
- 2,400 diagonally intersecting steel members frame the torus shape
- 100 species of trees and plants dot the gardens
- Dh145 is the price of a ticket
What the law says
Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.
“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.
“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”
If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.
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