Dates for Ramadan

Dates for Ramadan. Essential Ramadan information for visitors to Abu Dhabi

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A story of Islamic Embroidery - Nomadic and Urban Traditions

A Story of Islamic Embroidery in Nomadic and Urban Traditions will bring together more than 200 rare and majestic textiles, including a wealth of embroideries from Central Asia—never before exhibited in the region, that permit visitors to explore the exchange of trade and culture across the Silk Road and beyond.

7 April – 28 July 2010 Open Daily 10am-10pm Ladies only on Tuesday 10am-4pm Gallery One, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi

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Golden Hole in the Wall - Abu Dhabi

A machine that dispenses gold was unveiled at the Emirates Palace hotel yesterday.

At the unveiling, the machine’s promoter successfully withdrew a one-ounce gold bar.

The machine, called Gold To Go, dropped down a black box that contained the gold bar, further encased in a plastic box.

After the eight-week launch period, gold bars purchased from the machine will be engraved on one side with the Emirates Palace logo.

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WOMAD Abu Dhabi 22-24 April 2010

On Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th April from 7pm onwards the Corniche, a beautiful beach in the centre of Abu Dhabi, will be the setting for the free festival. Artists will be performing to an international audience throughout the night. Workshops and Taste The World will also feature at this festival.

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FIA GT1 World Championship -Yas Marina

Battle of the Brands at Yas Marina Circuit 16 - 17 April 2010

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Tom Jones - Live in Abu Dhabi

See Tom Jones live in Abu Dhabi - Friday 16th April 2010

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Red Bull Air Race World Championship

26 - 27th March 2010 Corniche Abu Dhabi from 1pm

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Yas Drag Racing Festival

Prepare yourselves for the adrenaline rush of a lifetime at the inaugural ‘Drag Racing Festival’ coming to the newly launched Drag Racing Centre at Yas Island on 19-20 March, 2010!

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Abu Dhabi International Triathlon

The course has been designed to ensure athletes experience the very best of Abu Dhabi.

The swim section will take place in the stunning lagoon shadowed by the world famous 6 star Emirates Palace hotel. The bike course will weave through the unmistakable scenery of the city of Abu Dhabi, featuring tree-lined roads, landscaped parks and gardens and the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf, which surround the city. It will also pass via iconic landmarks such as The Emirates Palace Hotel and The Corniche all under the safety of completely closed roads.

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Bu Tinah - Abu Dhabi is given Dh28m push

The tiny archipelago, 130km west of Abu Dhabi, is in the final of the New7Wonders of Nature contest, having won through from an initial 447 entries.

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