Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara on Sir Bani Yas Island is offering a complimentary voucher worth Dh300 (US$82) for midweek stays booked on weekdays (between Saturday and Wednesday) in a deluxe room, suite or villa.
This Summer Spectacular offer also includes two outdoor activities per day. Guests can choose from a range of options that includes mountain biking (available for all levels), hiking on the island's rugged salt domes, kayaking in mangroves, which are home to more than 60 species of migratory birds, snorkelling in the marine life-rich waters off the island, or exploring the Arabian Wildlife Park.
The hotel also has plenty of cool summer activities to keep the little ones busy, from face painting to early-morning swimming lessons.
The complimentary voucher can be used at any of the hotel's restaurants and pool bars or at Anantara Spa. Alternatively, register for an Arabic cooking class hosted by the resort's master chef, or learn traditional Thai massage from expert therapists.
Anantara's special Breeze rates start at $410 (Dh1,507) for a deluxe room per night, including breakfast and taxes. Valid until September 8.
For reservations call 02 801 5400 or visit desertislands.anantara.com
With the Indian government in the middle of a debate on whether to put an end to tiger tourism, Undiscovered Destinations is offering what might be your last chance to catch a glimpse of the elusive and endangered Bengal tiger. The 12-day Tribes and Tigers tour combines game rides in a tiger reserve with treks into the tribal areas of Bastar and much more.
The first leg of the tour starts in Mumbai with an overnight flight to Tadoba, Nagpur, home to the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, a haven for tigers, sloth bears and hyena.
The next few days will include morning and evening visits to the reserve for plenty of wildlife spotting and tracking, as well as short trips to important historic sites such as Raipur, the famous palace of Kawardha - a village surrounded by the green Maikal hill range - and an overnight stay at the Maharaja's Palace in Kanker, then on to Jagdalpur to explore the tribal villages of Bastar. Jagdalpur is in the heart of forest country, so expect precarious treks, hikes deep into jungle terrain and lots of amazing sights, including the nearly 30-metre-high Chitrakoot waterfalls, known as the Niagara of India, formed where the river Indravati abruptly collapses into a deep cavern.
Later, watch traditional artisans practise age-old skills in the nearby towns of Bhelvapadar and Kondagaon. The trip ends with a flight from Raipur back to Mumbai.
From $2,615 (Dh9,605), based on two people sharing. To book and for more information, visit www.undiscovered-destinations.com
Take advantage of the summer rates at Le Gray Hotel Beirut for a relaxing holiday in this exciting, sophisticated city.
Recently refurbished, the hotel boasts a chlorine-free heated roof-top swimming pool and great dining options, including Indigo on the Roof, which offers panoramic views of Beirut.
The hotel is located in the centre of the city, ideal for shopping expeditions and a quick tour or two. Double rooms cost from $380 (Dh1,396) including taxes.
For more information, call 00 961 196 2828 or email reservations@legray.com.
Take advantage of Hilton Worldwide's Great Getaway summer offer to travel to new destinations in more than 80 countries.
Choose from more than 2,800 participating hotels in cities all over the globe and enjoy discounts of up to 30 per cent on hotel stays completed between May 28 and September 6.
The participating hotels include the five-star Rome Cavalieri, which overlooks the city's beautiful skyline and is part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, and the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort in Mexico, a beachfront hotel and the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award.
All reservations must be booked by July 15. Purchases must be made a week in advance, with full payment at the time of booking. Discounts may vary by hotel brand. Includes daily breakfast. Visit www.hhonors.com/thegreatgetaway
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ETFs explained
Exhchange traded funds are bought and sold like shares, but operate as index-tracking funds, passively following their chosen indices, such as the S&P 500, FTSE 100 and the FTSE All World, plus a vast range of smaller exchanges and commodities, such as gold, silver, copper sugar, coffee and oil.
ETFs have zero upfront fees and annual charges as low as 0.07 per cent a year, which means you get to keep more of your returns, as actively managed funds can charge as much as 1.5 per cent a year.
There are thousands to choose from, with the five biggest providers BlackRock’s iShares range, Vanguard, State Street Global Advisors SPDR ETFs, Deutsche Bank AWM X-trackers and Invesco PowerShares.
The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl
Power: 153hp at 6,000rpm
Torque: 200Nm at 4,000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed auto
Price: Dh99,000
On sale: now
List of UAE medal winners
Gold
Faisal Al Ketbi (Open weight and 94kg)
Talib Al Kirbi (69kg)
Omar Al Fadhli (56kg)
Silver
Zayed Al Kaabi (94kg)
Khalfan Belhol (85kg)
Zayed Al Mansoori (62kg)
Mouza Al Shamsi (49kg women)
Bronze
Yahia Mansour Al Hammadi (Open and 94kg)
Saood Al Hammadi (77kg)
Said Al Mazroui (62kg)
Obaid Al Nuaimi (56kg)
Bashayer Al Matrooshi (62kg women)
Reem Abdulkareem (45kg women)
Six large-scale objects on show
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- The 17th Century Agra Colonnade, from the bathhouse of the fort of Agra in India
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- 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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6.30pm: Handicap | US$135,000 (Dirt) | 1,400 metres
Winner: Rodaini, Connor Beasley (jockey), Ahmad bin Harmash (trainer)
7.05pm: Handicap | $135,000 (Turf) | 1,200m
Winner: Ekhtiyaar, Jim Crowley, Doug Watson
7.40pm: Dubai Millennium Stakes | Group 3 | $200,000 (T) | 2,000m
Winner: Spotify, James Doyle, Charlie Appleby
8.15pm: UAE Oakes | Group 3 | $250,000 (D) | 1,900m
Winner: Divine Image, William Buick, Charlie Appleby
8.50pm: Zabeel Mile | Group 2 | $250,000 (T) | 1,600m
Winner: Mythical Image, William Buick, Charlie Appleby
9.20pm: Handicap | $135,000 (T) | 1,600m
Winner: Major Partnership, Kevin Stott, Saeed bin Suroor
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Education: Mr Al Bahar was born in 1979 and graduated in 2008 from the Judicial Institute. He took after his father, who was one of the first Emirati lawyers
Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale
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Director: Amith Krishnan
Rating: 3.5/5
How to watch Ireland v Pakistan in UAE
When: The one-off Test starts on Friday, May 11
What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.
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The specs
Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Power: 640hp
Torque: 760nm
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The biog
Name: Abeer Al Bah
Born: 1972
Husband: Emirati lawyer Salem Bin Sahoo, since 1992
Children: Soud, born 1993, lawyer; Obaid, born 1994, deceased; four other boys and one girl, three months old
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RESULTS
5pm: Watha Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh 70,000 (Dirt) 2,000m
Winner: Dalil De Carrere, Bernardo Pinheiro (jockey), Mohamed Daggash (trainer)
5.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh 70,000 (D) 2,000m
Winner: Miracle Maker, Xavier Ziani, Salem bin Ghadayer
6pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 70,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Pharitz Al Denari, Bernardo Pinheiro, Mahmood Hussain
6.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 70,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Oss, Jesus Rosales, Abdallah Al Hammadi
7pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 70,000 (D) 1,400m
Winner: ES Nahawand, Fernando Jara, Mohamed Daggash
7.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 70,000 (D) 1,000m
Winner: AF Almajhaz, Abdul Aziz Al Balushi, Khalifa Al Neyadi
8pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 70,000 (D) 1,000m
Winner: AF Lewaa, Bernardo Pinheiro, Qaiss Aboud.
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