Abu Dhabi
Waterpark fun
Catch the final ladies-only event of the season at Yas Waterworld, which will be a full day of celebrations including live DJ sets, Aqua Zumba, a water-dance zone, glam-and-glow stations and more than 40 rides, slides and attractions. The all-day event will be staffed entirely by women to ensure the privacy of guests.
Today, 11am to 11pm, from Dh250, ladies only, boys ages 8 and younger allowed with government ID, Yas Waterworld, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 496 8008, www.yaswaterworld.com
Abu Dhabi
Grand prix
All of the post-race concert performers have been announced for the 2017 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Calvin Harris (Feel So Close) will perform on November 23, prior to official race events, followed by Kendrick Lamar (Humble) on November 24. Mumford & Sons (I Will Wait) will perform on November 25 and Pink (So What) on November 26. Race-day tickets are required for entry to each night's concerts and guests can upgrade to Golden Circle tickets from Dh195 per concert or Dh945 for all four concerts.
November 24 to 26, from Dh995 for three-day Abu Dhabi Hill package, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 800 927, www.yasmarinacircuit.com
Abu Dhabi
Food event
Get tickets now for Taste of Abu Dhabi, which returns to du Arena for three days of cuisine from the capital's top restaurants, cookery demonstrations, appearances by celebrity chefs including Jenny Morris, workshops, live entertainment and more. Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet (True, Gold) will perform on November 9.
November 9 to 11, 4pm to 11pm on November 9; noon to 11pm on November 10 and 11, from Dh120 for a standard ticket on Thursday, including entrance to Tony Hadley concert; from Dh65 for standard ticket for Friday or Saturday, du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.tasteabudhabi.com
Abu Dhabi
Exhibition
See the exhibition Words Are Rain That Grow Flowers II, a group calligraphy exhibition featuring works by contemporary artists of the classic Arabian art form. It features a variety of styles, techniques and media, including avant-garde geometric abstraction and calligraphy-based sculptures. Pictured: Alphabet of Heroes by Azza Al Qubaisi
Daily until October 27, 10am to 9pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Bateen Area, Street 4, Villa 4/2, Abu Dhabi, 02 667 1229, www.etihadmodernart.com
Dubai
Language classes
Take part in a trial class at Free French Days with Alliance Française Dubai, as it celebrates the opening of a new location in Dubai Knowledge Park. Improve or refresh your French-speaking abilities through workshops from beginners to advanced levels, and enjoy cultural activities led by native French speakers. Today’s offerings include a beginner’s class for children at 1.15pm followed by French WebQuest at 3pm and Digital Storytelling at 4pm.
Today, Alliance Française Dubai, Block 2B, Unit G04, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, www.afdubai.org/freefrenchdays
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Abu Dhabi
Fitness event
Book your spot at the pop-up Pilates Circuit class with Kathy Kleiver at the Bodytree Studio. The 90-minute session uses combinations of Pilates Reformer, Tower, Chair and props for an intense full-body workout that heavily challenges the core. There will be music, laughter and juice from Nectar cafe. The class is open to Reformer I/II-level students.
Tomorrow, 10.30am to noon, Dh155 includes juice from Nectar, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, info@bodytreestudio.com
Dubai
Halloween fun
Book your spot at the Halloween Flip the Lights special at Flip Out Dubai, where children and adults can enjoy sound and light effects, a chilling playlist and festive decor among the 200 interconnected trampolines. Guests who arrive in fancy dress will get one hour extra for free, and there are special prizes to be won by those sporting interesting and outrageous costumes.
October 26 and 31, 4pm to 10pm, Dh80 per person per hour, Flip Out Dubai, Warehouse 5, Al Quoz 3, Dubai, 600 567 568, www.flipout.ae
Dubai
Diwali festivities
Splash ‘n’ Party waterpark presents a Festival of Lights event to celebrate Diwali, featuring fireworks, water toys and roaming entertainment such as stilt-walkers, Bollywood dancers and jugglers. A DJ will play sets and there will be kids’ meals available.
Today, 4pm to 8pm, Dh100 per child, Splash ‘n’ Party, Dubai, 04 388 3008, www.splashnparty.ae
Dubai
Improv night
Register to attend tonight’s Impro Night at Rove Trade Centre in partnership with the improvisation-theatre experts at The Courtyard Playhouse. This Is Impro features spontaneous fun and laughter through scenes, stories and narration, which is influenced by audience suggestions and brought to life by the actors.
Tonight, 8pm, free with registration, Rove Trade Centre, Dubai, register at courtyardplayhouse.com/events
Dubai
Exhibition
Ayyam Gallery presents Thresholds 2.0 featuring works by painter Mouteea Murad that experiment with the use of mathematics in geometric abstraction. The large-scale paintings allow the viewer to explore the artist's emphasis on space and dimension. Pictured: Trial No 132 Trance at Sunset
Daily until October 26, 10am to 7pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), Art Sawa, Gate Village Building 8, Podium Level, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, 04 386 2366, www.artsawa.com
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.
if you go
The flights
Etihad and Emirates fly direct to Kolkata from Dh1,504 and Dh1,450 return including taxes, respectively. The flight takes four hours 30 minutes outbound and 5 hours 30 minute returning.
The trains
Numerous trains link Kolkata and Murshidabad but the daily early morning Hazarduari Express (3’ 52”) is the fastest and most convenient; this service also stops in Plassey. The return train departs Murshidabad late afternoon. Though just about feasible as a day trip, staying overnight is recommended.
The hotels
Mursidabad’s hotels are less than modest but Berhampore, 11km south, offers more accommodation and facilities (and the Hazarduari Express also pauses here). Try Hotel The Fame, with an array of rooms from doubles at Rs1,596/Dh90 to a ‘grand presidential suite’ at Rs7,854/Dh443.
In-demand jobs and monthly salaries
- Technology expert in robotics and automation: Dh20,000 to Dh40,000
- Energy engineer: Dh25,000 to Dh30,000
- Production engineer: Dh30,000 to Dh40,000
- Data-driven supply chain management professional: Dh30,000 to Dh50,000
- HR leader: Dh40,000 to Dh60,000
- Engineering leader: Dh30,000 to Dh55,000
- Project manager: Dh55,000 to Dh65,000
- Senior reservoir engineer: Dh40,000 to Dh55,000
- Senior drilling engineer: Dh38,000 to Dh46,000
- Senior process engineer: Dh28,000 to Dh38,000
- Senior maintenance engineer: Dh22,000 to Dh34,000
- Field engineer: Dh6,500 to Dh7,500
- Field supervisor: Dh9,000 to Dh12,000
- Field operator: Dh5,000 to Dh7,000
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- The 17th Century Agra Colonnade, from the bathhouse of the fort of Agra in India
- A stagecloth for The Ballet Russes that is 10m high – the largest Picasso in the world
- Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1930s Kaufmann Office
- A full-scale Frankfurt Kitchen designed by Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky, which transformed kitchen design in the 20th century
- Torrijos Palace dome
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To mark Bodytree’s 10th anniversary, the coming season will be filled with celebratory activities:
- September 21 Anyone interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor can sign up for a 250-hour course in Yoga Teacher Training with Jacquelene Sadek. It begins on September 21 and will take place over the course of six weekends.
- October 18 to 21 International yoga instructor, Yogi Nora, will be visiting Bodytree and offering classes.
- October 26 to November 4 International pilates instructor Courtney Miller will be on hand at the studio, offering classes.
- November 9 Bodytree is hosting a party to celebrate turning 10, and everyone is invited. Expect a day full of free classes on the grounds of the studio.
- December 11 Yogeswari, an advanced certified Jivamukti teacher, will be visiting the studio.
- February 2, 2018 Bodytree will host its 4th annual yoga market.
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