Abu Dhabi will return to the Volvo Ocean Race in 2014-15 with a team once again skippered by Britain’s twice Olympic silver medallist Ian Walker and a stopover in the United Arab Emirates capital....
Abu Dhabi back in Volvo Ocean Race
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Strong line-up at the 2013 Dubai International Boat Show
As regional economies continue to experience high consumer confidence, the demand for luxury goods and services has grown, culminating in the largest number of international companies descending on...
Alberto Contador visits Dubai and rides with local cyclists
Cycling enthusiasts and fans of world-renowned professional cyclist Alberto Contador gathered at the Nad Al Sheba Cycle Path on February 17th as the former Tour de France winner tested out...
Women pedal for peace across UAE
More than 130 women from 27 countries are riding their bicycles alongside many Emirati women through all seven Emirates from February 16th to February 23rd in the latest edition of the Pedal For...
DOSC kids to sail around The World
More than 20 children aged as young as eight will circumnavigate The World independently this Saturday, February 16th, in single-handed racing dinghies. The children from the Dubai Offshore Sailing...
Final preparations are in full swing for EFG Bank Sailing Arabia – The Tour
At Amwaj Marina, one of Bahrain’s premier locations for yachting, the local community and sailing enthusiasts will notice this morning (February 7th) a flutter of activity as the nine teams...
Unique outdoor experience at Al Tamimi Stables
Al Tamimi Stables, part of the Al Tamimi Investments portfolio, opened its doors to the public on January 26th 2013. Set in 30 acres of land, the Sharjah destination is just 40 minutes from Dubai...
31st of December 2012
Words + Photo By: Ian Ganderton Today, for the first time since I moved to the UAE, I commuted to work on my bike and it felt great. I live just outside Arabian Ranches and Global Climbing Towers is...
So, your femur is 4mm longer on the left side and you want to be a cyclist?
Cycling has always been a great pastime, mode of transport and, of course, a tool for winning trophies and gold medals. Anyone can and should be able to get involved. It’s as easy as just walking...
Dan, the Desert Gardener, loves bougainvillea
There is one word to describe bougainvillea and that is spectacular. It is one of the most popular ornamental plants and will be one of the most colourful plants to have in your garden, and it comes...
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