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The Moses ben Maimon Synagogue is one of three places of worship at the Abrahamic Family House, which also includes a church and a mosque. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Where to eat, shop, visit and stay on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island

Donald Trump is expected to visit Abrahamic Family House, a multi-faith complex that promotes peaceful coexistence in the UAE

Global Village extends opening period until May 18

'Everyone wants Disney': What Disneyland means for the UAE

UAE theme parks you can visit before Disneyland Abu Dhabi opens

Everything we know about Disneyland Abu Dhabi so far

Arab characters and locations that may inspire Disneyland Abu Dhabi

UAE capital to become one of 'most magical places on Earth'

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Huda Tayyab at home with sons Ali and Wali. Victor Besa / The National

My Sharjah Rent: Mother gets twice the space for same price after leaving Dubai

Zahir, an Afghan migrant who arrived in the UK by small boat, now wants to smuggle himself out of the UK for a restart. Photo: Supplied

Quitting an 'island of strangers': How one Afghan is plotting to escape the UK

Coral reef in Abu Dhabi. Photo: EAD

Abu Dhabi launches plan to plant more than 4 million coral colonies by end of decade

Crystal Palace players celebrate with the trophy after the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at the Wembley Stadium in London, Saturday, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo / Ian Walton)

Eze the hero as Crystal Palace beat Man City to win FA Cup

Sweating treatments range from deodorants to injections. Getty Images

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Singer-songwriter Johannes Pietsch goes by the stage name JJ. AFP

Eurovision finalist JJ: 'I discovered my love for music in Dubai'

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani pose for a family photo with Arab leaders during the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad. Reuters

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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, centre, at the announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi. With him are, from left: Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, group chief executive of Miral; Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and chairman of Miral; Bob Iger, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company; and Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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People enjoy the fountain show on New Year's Eve in Dubai. The attraction will be closed for five months from April 19. Pawan Singh / The National

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Marina Dancing Fountain by Emaar offers a colourful display that lights up in time to music each night. Antonie Robertson / The National

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UAE's first Disney Store opens in Abu Dhabi

Alserkal Rhythm of Peace will be performed by Kuwaiti composer and vocalist Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi on March 15. Photo: Alserkal Avenue

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From left, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men will perform as part of the Saadiyat Nights concert series in Abu Dhabi. WireImage

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Bubble Planet combines immersive rooms with virtual reality at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Photo: Bubble Planet

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