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Summer is a season for goodbyes in Abu Dhabi. Change comes to all whether it’s to our many graduates who are heading off to begin their university years or to family friends whose time in the capital has come to an end. Wherever the future is taking you, Yalla wishes you well! For those of us who are staying in the city throughout the summer, Yalla rounds up summer fun to keep your family’s events calendar as hot as an Abu Dhabi summer! This issue is jam-packed with summer camps for every type of kid and every parent’s budget. No school, no problem! Summer also presents the opportunity for rare moments together as a family. So, if a proper summer holiday eludes you, why not plan a memorable UAE staycation? Our new Yalla Travel section suggests fun ways to explore the emirates and share unforgettable moments together. We are also over the moon to introduce our new Yalla Women section where mums can explore all the exciting health, fitness, and beauty offers in the city exclusively designed with ladies in mind. We also highlight fantastic family events happening throughout the summer months. If you happen to love an event that you find in these pages, please do get in touch with us on our social channels to let us know which ones you enjoyed and why. Also, feel free to share the love and let the businesses know that you learned about the event in the Yalla Know It All Guide. Until next term…

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Education

Things to do

CONTENTS 3-6 SUMMER CAMPS 8-9 TURTLE TIME

10-13 YALLA ART & CULTURE Paint the city pink | Art-by-Sea

16-17 YALLA KIDS

20-21 YALLA WOMEN

Art to take home Getaways #AbuDhabi 2

AUTUMN 2018

22-37 YALLA EDUCATION Nurseries, Schools, Universities, Specialist Education, Language Tuition, Tutors, Computer & IT Courses, Play Groups & Toddler Clubs. Children’s House Montessori Feature | Gabittas Education Feature 21st Century Survival Skills

38-41 YALLA EATS Beat The Heat

42-47 YALLA TRAVEL Paradise Found | Secret Staycations in Abu Dhabi | Competition Time

48-51 YALLA SUMMER Summer Survival Guide

52-55 YALLA HEALTHCARE Dental Clinics, Eye Clinics, First Aid Training, Health Clinics, Healthcare at Home, Hospitals with Accident & Emergency, Infant Massage, Maternity Hospitals, Maternity Pre and Post Natal Classes, Midwifery, Opticians, Physiotherapists, Private Hospitals, Public Hospitals, Specialist Healthcare. Healthplus Feature on Psychology

56 YALLA COMMUNITY Meet Kate Midttun and learn about the AusBG

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SUMMER CAMPS

8 REASONS TO FIND A CAMP

On the fence about sending your child to a costly summer camp? Here are eight great reasons why Abu Dhabi's summer camps are worth every fil!

amps are fun, and they are important to your child’s growth. In a world gone tech crazy, sometimes the great outdoors is just that: great. Yalla offers 8 reasons why every child should go to camp.

EXPOSURE TO DIVERSITY

Camp connects kids to those who they may not normally meet. Kids learn the world is a bigger place with lots of people outside of their school or neighbourhood.

natural leadership training is offered. These kids are less likely to be affected by peer pressure and more likely to set the pace and tone for other kids.

MAKES WONDERFUL MEMORIES

Camp builds good memories and allows kids to enjoy the summer with fun activities and making new friends. It’s a time of discovery and self-improvement that stays with kids well into adulthood.

GETS THEM ACTIVE

Camp helps kids learn how to be kids again. In this technology-filled world, camps cut back on distractions. Most camps effectively ban mobile phones and devices, so kids can truly take full advantage of all that summertime has to offer.

DEVELOPS INTERESTS

Camps are a nurturing environment for a child to explore activities and programmes that could turn into lifelong passions. With so much to do at summer camp (archery, swimming, arts & crafts, etc.), there are many fun activities for kids to discover.

BOOSTS SELF-ESTEEM

When kids are at camp, they don’t have mum and dad there to help them approach people and make connections. They have to put themselves out there. This teaches the kids confidence when making new friends.

ATTUNE TO NATURE

Kids today spend much less time outdoors, causing a “nature deficit.” But camp reconnects them with nature, seeing things like plants and animals in person or experiencing swimming in a sea or biking along a path.

DEVELOPS INDEPENDENCE

Camps encourage self-development and also develop independence. Kids are empowered at camp to take care of themselves, with guidance from camp counsellours. Daily itineraries are set and schedules are packed, and children must show up with a great attitude.

INSTILS LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Summer camps teach kids important leadership skills. Because camps allow kids to make choices and direct summer projects,

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SUMMER CAMPS IN ABU DHABI 2019

NO SCHOOL, NO PROBLEM!

Summer camps are a great way to keep youngsters entertained during the holidays, and Abu Dhabi has no shortage of great offerings. Yalla rounds them up here.

ow is the time to explore summer camps in the capital and the wide range of outdoor activities for kids, STEM offerings, creative opportunities and day trips to beloved family attractions (think museums for kids, sporting action, and other adventurous spots). These programmes are enviable, and you're going to be slightly jealous that you're not enrolling too.

YOUNGSTERS

For those worried about sending their little one off to camp, Orange Seeds Nursery offers a program created especially for preschoolers enrolled in September (as per 2019 ADEK nursery regulations), which should make a parent’s teary goodbye easier to bear. Orange Seeds’ early childhood educators plan a variety of activities touching on arts and crafts, sensory, science, little chefs, games, movement, and much more. Camps run from 7-18 July & 25-29 August. Call 02 550 0255 for more information. Teddy Bear Nursery’s Summer Camp is focused on self-discovery. Campers will enjoy creative activity stations such as exploring rhythm, movement, and dance in the “Music Centre,” yoga in the “Active Space,” space adventures and role play in the “Out of this

KIDS SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE 2019

Why not break up those long, stay-at-home summer days by picking from our range of summer camp programs: INTENSIVE SUMMER Swimming Camp

7th - 31st July

Kids Yoga Camp

7th - 11th July

Kids Fitness Camp

14th - 18th July

Cheerleading Camp

21st - 25th July

Kids Fitness Camp

4th - 8th August

Located at TroonFit Studio Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City A If you are interested in more details on any of these programs simply contact us on programs@advantagesportsuae.com or call 02 679 2156 & 055 807 2482

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Top 5 Benefits of Sports Camps Health - Not only do sport camps directly improve health through exercise, but it also teaches kids to exercise and stay active. Independence / Social Skills - Camps foster independence, through teaching children to do things on their own and help them gain self-conﬁdence and autonomy. Mental Health - Research has shown that participation in sport can improve a child’s numeracy score by 8% on average. Gain Self-Discipline - As children grow older they will face challenges which seem too big to overcome. Having fun - It’s all about enjoyment and leaving camp with a positive feeling.

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World” discovery room, messy and expressive art in “Teddies Van Gogh Art Centre” and science and STEM skills in the “Little Engineers” room. The camp runs from 30 June-22 August. Transportation is available. To enrol, call the location nearest you in Al Bateen 02 633 3350, KCA 02 556 8566, or MBZ 02 555 3396 Dots & Links’ summer camp helps to train a child’s brain to learn easier, think faster, and perform better. From 7-18 July, the Brain Boosters summer camp will hone skills, such as growth mindset, mindfulness, creativity, cognitive, social and motor skills. The camp will make children more confident, resilient, persistent, and creative. Activities include memory games, meditation, science experiments, and arts. Ages 5-12. Dots & Links, Al Bateen Street, Khalidiyah. To book, please email info@dotsandlinks.ae or call 02 666 0948 Children's House Montessori is running an exciting “Little Explorers” camp during the summer holidays. From 7 July-29 August, campers aged 45 days through 6 years old can explore activities, such as sensory play, arts & crafts, water and splash play, cooking, zumba, African drumming, and so much more. To learn more or register your child, email info@thechildrenshousemontessori.com or call 02 444 1150 Learn through fun and rhymes at the British Orchard Nursery “BON Summer Stories” camp. Little campers will dive into the world of adventure through award-winning author Julia Donaldson’s nine popular rhyming stories. The stories will help the children discover each other, and gain useful insights and concepts of the British National Curriculum as they move from one week to another. “BON Summer Stories” camp is open to children ages 1-4 across all branches of the pre-school in the UAE and runs from 30 June- 29

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SPORTY KIDS

Your ball of energy will love Zayed Sports City’s summer camp. Your camper can choose between a swim, sports or arts camp with expert instructors. Swimmers can tucker themselves out with endless pool time; young athletes will be in their element as they play basketball, tennis, and other team sports; and creatives can express themselves in many media, including the circus arts and film. Zayed Sports City, 02 403 4200 Break up those long, stay-at-home summer days by picking any of Advantage Sports’ six sporting summer camps. Choose from swimming, yoga, overall fitness, cheerleading, and multi sports or enrol your little ball of energy in all of them this summer in multiple convenient locations! Camps run from 7 July to 29 August. To learn more, email programs@advantagesportsuae.com or call 02 679 2156 & 055 807 2482 One of Abu Dhabi’s longest running camps is back with more fun and games to keep kids busy all summer long. The Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi’s summer camp is the stuff of camp legends. From 7 July to 29 August 2019, kids will enjoy exciting games and activities and eight themed weeks. Choose from Sports Week, Earth Week, Super Heroes, Pirates, Little Einsteins, Disney, Rock Stars, and Talent week, and fun is guaranteed. For more information, call 02 697 9302 or email bodylines.beach@rotana.com Emirates Palace and Haddins Gym have partnered to offer a simply palatial line up of sporting activities to keep kids aged 5-12 active from 7 July to 29 August. Activities are spread out between the hotel’s air-conditioned outdoor sports dome, pool, and lazy river, Watersports Centre and there’s even cooking and art classes for the less sports-inclined. Emirates Palace, 02 690 7310

SCHOOL’S OUT, CAMPS IN

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ASPIRING ARTISTS

Give your little metropolitans the gift of fine art this summer at Louvre Abu Dhabi! Where better to fine-tune your young creative’s skills than at one of the premier museums in the world? Visits to galleries and exhibitions are included, and campers will also learn to identify various works of art, styles, and to better understand the museum’s universal theme. There are two camps available this summer. Art Explorers for Children runs from 14-18 and 21-25 July (except Mondays) and is for children ages: 6-11 years old and Art Explorers for Teenagers, which runs from 7-11 and 14-18 July (except Mondays) and is intended for children ages 12-16 years old. The programme between 7 –11 July will centre around the exhibition Photographs: An Early Album of the World. Louvre Abu Dhabi. To register, call 600 56 55 66 or email education@louvreabudhabi.ae

What’s summer without your kids getting a little messy? The Art Studio at Manarat Al Saadiyat Cultural Centre offers a truly hands-on art camp, which gets kids up close to fine art and artists, music, and dance where your aspiring artist will be challenged to think about broader art themes and concepts. The best part is that creativity is fuelled everyday by LARTE, because what child does not love art served with a side of pizza and pasta? Runs from 7 July-29 August. AED250 for a day pass and 1000 for a week includes lunch at LARTE. Art Studio, 02 6575 800

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Studio

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disciplinary arts space designed to bring our community a hands-on arts education programme that includes art classes, drop-in sessions, and, outreach initiatives for adults, children, families and students. Art Studio offers fully equipped studios with dedicated spaces for all ages to work both collaboratively and individually, making Art Studio the perfect place for creating art.

SUMMER ART CAMP A specially designed Art Camp for ages 6-12 and those aged 13-16. Art campers will be getting creative with engaging, enjoyable and educational hands-on art activities that explore the senses sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Art activities include 2D & 3D visual arts, performing arts, photography and cooking. *Prior booking for Art Studio Summer Camp is essential. ART CAMP DATES & TIMINGS: July 7 - August 8, and, 18 - 29 August 2019. Sunday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm ART CAMP FEES: 250 AED per day, or, 1000 AED for a week (five days) *Price inclusive of lunch at Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arte restaurant. WORKSHOP FEES: 3-5 years: 50 AED 6-16 years: 75 AED 17+ years: 100 AED DROP-IN STUDIO FEES: 3-16 years: 30 AED for 2 hours 17+ years: 50 AED for 2 hours ART STUDIO TIMINGS: WEEKDAYS: 9:00am - 8:00pm WEEKENDS: 10:00am - 8:00pm

To learn more about our programme visit: www.manaratalsaadiyat.ae or call +971 2 657 5929 manaratalsaadiyat

ADULT & TEEN WEEKDAY WORKSHOPS: FIGURE DRAWING: Sundays & Thursdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm SCULPTURE STUDIO: Tuesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm ART CLUB: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00pm 8:00-pm During EID AL ADHA week, August 11-15, 2019, Art Studio will offer Drop-In Studio activities for all ages throughout the day and resume Art Camp the following week August 18-29 ,2019.

TURTLE TIME

Marine Biologist Emily Armstrong talks turtles with Yalla and explains how the summer months mark nesting season for sea turtles across Abu Dhabi beaches, and why Saadiyat Island is a popular spot with our hard-shelled friends!

world away from the city at times, Saadiyat Beach is magical; with its glassy water, dolphins passing by and glittering soft sands. This naturally beautiful stretch is loved by tourists and residents alike, but there is an even more important regular visitor – the Hawksbill sea turtle. Over the spring and summer months, from March to July, adult female turtles come to Saadiyat Beach to nest, trusting the dunes to safeguard their eggs and protect the nests until the hatchlings are ready to emerge. But with growing visitors to the beach, these turtles need a little help along the way to make sure the nests are well-cared for and have the best chance of survival.

for any signs of disturbance, and then around 60 days later keep their fingers crossed in the hopes of a successful hatching event! The adult female will never return to her nest once she has laid her eggs; the hatchlings are born with an instinct to break out of their eggs deep in the sand and crawl towards the water. There, they swim to their nearest feeding grounds and begin their journey in the ocean. Saadiyat had seen a decrease in nesting activity in recent years, with no activity spotted in 2018 and very little the year before. 2019 however, has been an incredible year and the Turtle Patrol team have successfully protected a total of 6 nests so far – who knows how many are still to come before the season is over!

Enter Emily Armstrong — a Marine Biologist based at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort — coordinating local efforts to record and conserve turtle nesting activity. Beach access is restricted at night, so every morning at sunrise Emily and the amazing ‘Turtle Patrol’ team of community volunteers head onto the beach, to search for any evidence of turtle activity from the night before. This ‘evidence’ can be found in the form of turtle tracks – marks on the sand across the beach leading to and from the shore. If there are tracks, there may be a nest; if there is a nest then the team will record important data for the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, and mark the area to avoid any disruption to the underlying eggs in the sand.

Once a nest has been laid, the team monitor it daily

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DID YOU KNOW?

• Hawksbill turtles are considered critically endangered on the IUCN red list.

• Adult sea turtles come to land to nest every 2-3 years and can lay multiple (3-4) nests in one season. • An average nest will hold 80-100 eggs, though not every egg will produce a successful hatchling. Small hatchlings have a tough start in life, with an estimated 1 in 1000 surviving to adulthood! • Temperature in the nest determines species – warmer nests produce more females, and cooler nests produce more males. • Hawksbill nest incubation period is around 60 days. When ready, the hatchlings emerge from the nest at night, all together. • Sea turtles will return to the beach they hatched from to lay their eggs – so we can hope to see these same turtles in years to come!

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PAINT THE CITY PINK

The visionary work of artist Budour Al Ameri blurs the line between art and architecture as she innovatively explores the capital’s ever shifting skyline.

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YALLA ART & CULTURE

hen visual artist and trained architect Budour Al Ameri started painting Abu Dhabi’s most iconic buildings, she had no idea her work would find an audience so fast, but that’s just what happened. She studied architecture at Sharjah American University, works full time in Abu Dhabi’s Department of Urban Planning, and managed to bear five beautiful children, all while processing Abu Dhabi’s soaring skyline through the prism of her impressionistic painting style. Her paintings acknowledge the built environment yet creatively transcend architectural design.

WHEN DID YOU BEGIN PAINTING? I have painted or drawn since I was a very small child, and my parents were very nurturing of my talent.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU ABOUT YOUR CITY’S SKYLINE?

Well, I have always loved architecture, and the architecture in the UAE is, of course, amazing. My passion for architecture fuels my desire to paint. I love turning my impressionistic style onto the city’s iconic buildings and reimagining them artistically. The buildings to me, are already works of art, so I try to put my own spin on what I see as existing artwork so people can see what I see when I look at them.

WHAT IS YOUR MEDIUM?

I work mostly with acrylics. I love how they dry fast so I can work quickly. When things are quiet, which isn’t often when you have five children, Budour says with a laugh with which every mum can empathise, I can make one of these skyline paintings in three or so days. Acrylics just work better for the pace at which I have to work to manage my life.

YOUR PAINTINGS ARE AT ONCE SUBDUED GREYS AND BLUES AND THEN HOT PINK. WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED COLOUR PALETTE?

That’s easy! I love colour, but I understand that not everyone wants bold colours on their walls, so I try to make a variety of colour schemes to suit everyone’s home and tastes.

DO YOU EVER SEE YOURSELF WORKING AS A FULLTIME ARTIST?

I also love interior design. I dream of the day when I can paint full time and then possibly design beautiful décor that will complement my artwork on the walls. Follow Budour on Instagram @budour.design

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ART BY SEA -

Want to experience a new way to appreciate art? Try kayaking around Louvre Abu Dhabi and seeing the renowned museum from the sea.

ven during the hot summer months, active and intrepid art lovers and nature enthusiasts may enjoy the famous museum from the stillness of the glistening Arabian Sea. Seahawk offers guided tours by kayak where paddlers can learn all about the exquisite architecture, from a unique perspective.

FULL MOON KAYAK

Once a month, experience kayaking by the light of the full moon at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. 17-18 July at 8.30 & 10 pm 15-16 August at 8.30 & 10 pm 13-14 September at 8.30 & 10 pm

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No prior experience is necessary for these tours. They last 60 minutes. Guests will be accompanied by professional instructors and given a safety and paddle briefing prior to the tour. Children between the ages of 6 – 12 must be accompanied by parents or guardian and casual attire is recommended.

Tours take place every Friday and Saturday until 28 September 2019 and run at 8am, 9:30am, 4:30pm, and 6pm. For more information, visit Louvreabudhabi.ae/en/learn/Adults-activities or call Sehawk 02 673 6688

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See the famed museum from a variety of angles as you duck into enclaves of the museum accessible only from the water. As you glide across the sea, you will see jumping fish and a myriad of Abu Dhabi vistas in addition to the museum.

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DESTINATION: LOUVRE ABU DHABI

LET THEIR IMAGINATIONS RUN FREE Art Explorers: Summer Camp at Louvre Abu Dhabi Children aged 6 – 11 | 14 – 18 and 21 – 25 July Teenagers aged 12 – 16 | 7 – 11 and 14 – 18 July AED 294 per day / AED 1050 four-day pass. Children’s Museum: A Costume Adventure Adventure through the wardrobes of history. Opening 9 July. Admission: AED 63, children under 13 free.

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ART TO TAKE HOME

Forget about oil! Abu Dhabi’s art scene is positively booming with artists depicting their city. Here are a few local artists to collect if you’d like to colour your bare white walls.

f you are leaving the capital for good and looking for art to take home or just arriving and need some colour for your walls, Abu Dhabi is rife with local artists who are ready to help you add some warmth to your home. Yalla rounds up the city’s top artists to follow and perhaps someday collect!

LAYERS OF VISUAL MAGIC

STORIES TOLD THREAD BY THREAD

Most expat artists channel their tapestry of emotions into their art, but Valerie Cox literally weaves them into her artwork. She embroiders her experiences onto coats, which can be worn as wearable art or displayed on walls as one-of-a-kind artworks. Whatever you decide to do with your embroidered coat, it will not go unnoticed as these painstaking creations are meticulously planned and laboriously detailed. Find and follow Valerie on Instagram @vernetnoir

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Emily Gordon’s series of cityscapes are as rich in detail as they are sparse in inhabitants. The empty streets of Gordon’s paintings bring to mind the type of solitary walk that uncovers the hidden splendour of a familiar route. Ordinary scenes of Gordon’s longadopted Abu Dhabi appear transformed by her deft workmanship, visual depth, and keen sense of light and humour. Find and follow Emily on Instagram @imemilygordon

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CITY IN MOTION

Painter Karine Roche presents a textural experience of urban life, documenting cities from a distance as well as through the close observation of minor details. Roche’s bird’s-eye view paintings reveal the patterns present in our everyday terrain, and her explorations into the minutiae of the capital’s alleyways are equally lush with flora, pattern, and appeal. Find and follow Karine on Instagram @karineroche

SERENE SAADIYAT SEASCAPES

Harriet deLeeuw’s Saadiyat Island seascapes are a must have for any beach lover’s walls. Whether she depicts a moody grey day, a sunset, or one of Abu Dhabi’s many ideal beach days, Harriet’s colourful paintings will transport you to Saadiyat’s pristine white sandy beaches. With one look, you can imagine yourself frolicking in the rolling waves, meandering the dunes, or baking in the warm sun with your toes in the sand. Find and follow Harriet on Instagram @ harrietdeleeuwartist

ARABESQUE PATTERNS

Allow long time Abu Dhabi resident Julia Ibbini to take you on a tour of the city with her decorative laser cut paper composition using hand-painted ink and add a touch of Arabia to your walls. The magic of Julia’s work lies in the complexity and depth of her creative process, consisting of layering and re-layering digital works, collaging and overlying with varnishes, paints, crystals, and pins. Julia wanders the city to find inspiration. Her work typically reflects Islamic patterns and her daily observations. Find and follow Julia on Instagram @juliaibbini

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ONE LINE PERSPECTIVE

YALLA KIDS

Ari Puguh is an illustrator who works in a style he refers to as “One-Line Drawing.” Yalla learns more about him, such as his favourite animals, what he was like as a kid, and how you can try your hand at a one-line drawing!

WHEN HE WAS A CHILD

I was a curious kid who loved everything new, to create crafts and experiment with art that I usually saw on the children’s magazines/TV shows. My family did not really understand the general idea of art, so they always questioned why I created such weird stuff.

FAVOURITE ANIMALS

Dogs, elephants, and dolphins!

JOB

I work as an illustrator at Alef Education, an educational technology company, and as a visual artist.

WHAT HE DOES

Turning ideas into visuals. I create, I draw, and illustrate—it’s a fun job.

GREW UP IN

A small town in Indonesia.

FAVOURITE PASTIME AS A KID

Hanging out with my late mum, daydreaming about life, and drawing.

HERO

My late Mum.

TYPICAL DAY

Planning and journaling what I have to do today and creating beautiful visuals! Preproduction and excellent preparation are always important!

BEST ADVICE

If art is something that you want to do, practise. You’ll soon learn whether it’s what you want to do. Have a growth mindset and open mind, be open to new opportunities, go for your dreams, and have a clear goal.

When I don’t know what to draw, I warm up with a random scribble. During creative blocks, I see those scribbles in different ways; I see them as something that could be developed, a pile of creatures hugging each

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YOUR ONE-LINE DRAWINGS

YALLA KIDS other in harmony. This is how I started this series of drawings.

TELL US ABOUT THE CLOSED EYES IN YOUR ARTWORK So glad that you noticed! The philosophy behind my closed-eyes characters is that when you close your eyes, you listen to your heart and inner voices more. I want to encourage people to be more sensitive and not judge people based on their opinions and appearances.

WHAT ATTRACTS YOU TO SUCH BOLD COLOURS

People are very diverse. Many people like bright colours while others prefer a monochromatic tone. I have always been fascinated by bright colours! I don’t know why I like them, but I do know that they stimulate my mood in a positive way and help me to send my message.

children who might face similar limitations and circumstances and to let them know that they can be whatever they want to be.

HOW CAN I TRY A ONE-LINE DRAWING

GREAT BOOKS ABOUT GREAT ARTISTS

Start from where you are right now! Grab a pen or pencil and start drawing on your paper, be free, be fluid, be creative, and be imaginative! Embrace the mistakes, loosen up your hand, and just go with the flow and the movement of your hand. It’s easy! Follow Ari on Instagram @arylosophy or find him in his artist-in-residence studio at Manarat Al Saadiyat Art Studio

Touch the Art: Pop Warhol’s Top by Julie Appel

Vincent’s Colours by The Metropolitan Museum of Art

HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO KEEP YOUR ARTWORK SO YOUTHFUL AND EFFERVESCENT I create artwork with my inner child eyes. As a child, I didn’t have the opportunity to make art given my limitations—poverty for one. So, this is my way to give back to

Henri’s Scissors by Jeanette Winter

Frida Kahlo: The Artist Who Painted Herself by Margaret Frith

My Name is Georgia- A Portrait by Jeanette Winter

100 Pablo Picassos by Violet Lemay

The Noisy Paintbox by Barb Rosenstock

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SUMMER IN THE CITY

YALLA TEENS

Most teens have left town and the temperature has skyrocketed, what’s a teen to do? Harriet McCreanor shares her thoughts on a teen’s summer in the city! s school winds down and summer plans chatter echoes through hallways, many of us are getting ready to jet off to another country. However, for those of us who are not travelling for the summer, it can sometimes be difficult to find activities to do, especially with many friends being abroad. Harriet McCreanor offers some Yalla Teen thoughts on the coolest spots to hang out during the summertime nearest to your school!

AL BATEEN ACADEMY

Whether you choose to take a 25-minute walk or opt for the 7-minute ride in a car, you can enjoy the experience of the Art House Café. Not only do they have an expansive range of cold drinks that are perfect for a hot day, but they also have great, reasonably priced options for a small snack after school and lots of artwork that you can look at with friends.

AMERICAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Full of refreshing drinks and snacks, the Third Place Café is an 11-minute walk away from ACS and is the meeting spot of choice for the school’s students. Not only are their menu items offered at a discounted price for the school’s students and parents, but also the environment in the café is relaxed, making it a lovely place to spend to chill out after a hectic day at school.

BRIGHTON COLLEGE

After only a 7-minute walk, you will find yourself at District 10 Café. You will find plenty of options to choose from, ranging from coffee to iced tea. It is the perfect place to hang out with friends after school or, if you wish to go alone, you can also enjoy their book corner.

BRITISH SCHOOL AL KHUBAIRAT

If you go to BSAK and are looking for a place to relax with friends after a busy school day, Café Arabia is perfect for you. A short walk across Umm Al Emarat Park, you can treat yourself to one of the many pastries they have available. They also sell a wide variety of drinks, such as coffee and iced teas, and juices, perfect options for a hot summer day.

CRANLEIGH SCHOOL ABU DHABI

If you live on Saadiyat Island and go to Cranleigh, your summer hangout might already be the nearby Manarat Al Saadiyat Cultural Centre. There are amazing exhibitions to explore, a photography and an art studio, and let’s not forget LARTE for amazing lattes, pizza, pasta and nibbles. What more could a teen want in a hangout?

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YALLA TEENS Harriet McCreanor is a soon-to-be year 11 student at Brighton College Abu Dhabi and aspiring artist.

SUMMER MUST-READS FOR TEENS

Looking for a new great book for your teen? Eighth grade English teacher Jessica Forslund offers the summer’s hottest reads for bookworms.

I’ll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson This was a compelling story of first love, identity, guilt, and family loyalty. Alternating chapters switched from Noah's experience during the summer between 7th and 8th grade, and his twin sister Jude's experience during the fall of her junior year in high school.

Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel Fattah Sixteen-year-old Amal makes the decision to start wearing the hijab full time and everyone has a reaction; her parents, teachers, friends, and people on the street. But she stands by her decision to embrace her faith, even if it does make her a little different from everyone else.

Ghost by Jason Reynolds Running. That's all that Ghost (real name Castle Cranshaw) has ever known. But never for a track team. Nope, his game has always been ball. But when Ghost impulsively challenges an elite sprinter to a race -- and wins -- the Olympic medallist track coach sees he has something: crazy natural talent.

Slacker by Gordon Korman Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. It's not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him.

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson

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Six unforgettable kids — with no families, no homes — are running for their lives. Max Ride and her best friends have the ability to fly. And that's just the beginning of their amazing powers. But they don't know where they come from, who's hunting them, why they are different from all other humans... and if they're meant to save mankind — or destroy it.

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YALLA WOMEN

TAKE AN INSPIRING TRIP

Get Inspired, be inspired with the latest and most cutting-edge fitness offered at the exclusive ladies only fitness centre, Inspire Sports.

he Trip is a cycling class taking the city and its many fitness fanatics (and newbies!) by storm. Offered exclusively at Inspire Sports, a ladies only fitness centre, The Trip is an immersive class taking you through the ride of your life giving your legs, core and entire body a full workout. I am not a fitness fanatic, but I’ll tell you, this class has me hooked. I feel so healthy, toned, and full of energy! This is not the only exclusive class at this ladies only facility. Inspire Sports prides itself on offering a variety of classes from the classics such as Yoga, Zumba and more but also offering the most cutting-edge fitness classes such as Kangoo Jumps, Pound, Swing Yoga and a full roster of fitness from the innovative fitness brand, Les Mills. Many of the classes here are one of a kind. The Trip, in fact, is so exclusive that, in all of Abu Dhabi, it can be found only at Inspire Sports. In addition, it’s the only “ladies only” Trip class offered in the entire world! Need a little pampering and sprucing up post workout? What better way to end a morning or evening of great workout classes than by treating yourself with a massage, mani/pedi, blow dry at Inspire Beauty inside of Inspire Sports. Contact Inspire to book a class or beauty treatment and to find out about their other amazing roster of classes, promotions, new releases, and much more. Walk into Inspire getting a full body workout and walk out looking and feeling like a million dirhams. Get ready to be inspired!

Inspire Sports, Khaleej Al Arabi Street, 050 618 3189

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YALLA WOMEN

BLISS OUT ON SAADIYAT

Immerse yourself in a spa experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and like you have just returned from holiday.

erene, distinctive, and, yes, blissful... enter the SPA, Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort. Jumeirahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest property is the Saadiyat Island Resort with its modern and contemporary feel which is felt all over the property and especially their spa. With spas being a dime a dozen in the capital, what makes SPA stand out? A salt room, ice fountain, experience showers, rassoul and hydro pool are just some of the imaginative features that are found in the facilities of the spa. Enter one of the 15 private spa suites and be pampered with organic treatments using top of the line products from around the world such as 111Skin, Knesko and the UAE based natural

luxury brand, Hammamii. As soon as you enter this palatial self-care paradise, you are greeted with impeccable Jumeirah hospitality and service. The Saadiyat Revitalizing Massage is the starter, with its acupressure point stimulation and stretching, melts us away into the plush heated massage bed. Follow that with not just any facial but a Dramatic Healing Facial or Cryo Energy Facial. These specialized facials use high performance serums, products and techniques leaving your skin feeling completely revived and invigorated. The SPA, and actually the entire Jumeirah Saadiyat Resort, prides itself on not just

self-care but care for the environment so expect to find post treatment wellness teas and waters to replenish with and also natural products that not only help your skin, but also the world around us. The spa stands alone, off to the right of the main lobby entrance and has its own private entrance and parking, allowing spa goers the privacy they crave. A visit to SPA, Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort will leave you never looking at the spa experience the same way again. Book your morning, afternoon or day of uninterrupted bliss today. SPA, Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, 02 811 4357, JSIspa@jumeirah.com

MEET NAZIA

Meet Nazia Aslam Zafar, section editor for YallaWomen. Blogging under the handle @AbuDhabiInsider, Nazia comes to Yalla with a wealth of Abu Dhabi experiences to share with local mums. With a background in Marketing and Public Relations and zest for exploring everything Abu Dhabi, Nazia will keep you up to date and informed about the latest fitness crazes, spa deals, coolest restaurants and so much more. Nazia moved from the US to Abu Dhabi eight years ago with her husband and two children, so has the knowledge and experience to give you real information and reviews on everything and everywhere the Abu Dhabi Woman needs to know. Follow Nazia on Instagram @AbuDhabi_Insider

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YALLA EDUCATION

BIG NEWS AT CHILDREN’S HOUSE

Choosing a preschool is no small feat, especially in Abu Dhabi where there are so many options. Children’s House Montessori founder Maya Zebib explains the benefits of the Montessori method to Yalla.

hildren’s House Montessori (CHM) opened in 2015 in Khalifa City to bring a Montessori education to children and to provide an outstanding quality care. Children's House Montessori has recently received successful accreditation by the Montessori Evaluation and Accreditation Board (MEAB), and Yalla is excited to share the news with parents!

WHY DID YOU BECOME A PRESCHOOL OWNER?

Children’s House Montessori is a natural growth in my career path following many years in early years’ education and Montessori settings, both in the UK and the UAE. I wanted to make a difference by bringing a true Montessori pedagogy into Khalifa City.

HOW IS CHM DIFFERENT FROM OTHER NURSERY SCHOOLS?

At CHM, we believe that children develop and learn best when they feel secure and happy in a structured environment. A typical day at CHM is unique as we follow the vision of Maria Montessori by giving the freedom of choice for our children to explore their rich environment within the daily three hours’ work cycle. We offer free-flow movement for our children; they are encouraged to make their choices and celebrate their independence while they build their confidence. The prepared environment and the teachers play an important role in supporting the development of the child. Through constant observations and planning, we give the children different opportunities to develop and learn, gain confidence, and believe in their own potentials. We prepare them not just for school but for life.

Launched in 2008, with the assistance of the British Accreditation Council and Independent Schools Inspectorate, MEAB is a world leader in Montessori accreditation. The MEAB Awards are an acknowledgement of settings' achievements in identifying and delivering Montessori best practice for the children in their care. On Wednesday, 5 June 2019, Children's House Montessori was awarded its first Montessori accreditation through the MEAB

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awards. We are proud that Children's House Montessori achieved this award, and this means that our setting is now accredited for the next three years. The award recognises the hard work and commitment of all our teachers and support staff in delivering quality Montessori education. It is an honour and a true

testament to the dedication of the CHM Team to help each child reach their full potential. Learn more about the Montessori Method provided by Children’s House Montessori at Thechildrenshousemontessori.com

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WHAT IS MEAB ACCREDITATION?

Belonging ... Inspiring ... Evolving

THE LITTLE EXPLORERS

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EDUCATION ‫احلضانات ورياض األطفال‬ Nurseries & Pre-schools

*Suitable for Babies Aldar Academies Al Forsan Nursery Al Forsan 02 813 2300 aldaracademies.com Bedayati Nursery Al Najda Street Delma Street bedayatinursery.ae

02 444 4490 02 445 5543

*Blooming Buds Nursery Al Bateen 02 491 8068 bloomingbudsnursery.com *Bright Beginnings Nursery Al Mushrif 02 449 2840 Al Mehairba 02 445 5339 Saadiyat 02 628 4816 brightbeginnings.ae

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Why did I choose Falcon? UK Accredited trilingual nursery for 6 weeks-4 years Passionate, qualified, experienced team of English, French, Arabic/Islamic, gym, cookery and science teachers Yearly H&S audits Parent app and events Parent centered year-round affordable high-quality British education, with timings from 7am-6pm. Education excellence in Abu Dhabi sorted.

 200 Saif Ghobash Street  02 444-8814  www.falconbritishnursery.com  registrar@falconbritishnursery.com

*British Orchard Nursery Al Nahyan 02 443 9892 Al Bateen 056 194 3870 britishorchardnursery.com Busy Bees Nursery Muroor Road 02 621 9492 busybees-nursery.com *Children’s House Montessori Nursery Khalifa City 02 444 1150  chmnursery Early World Nursery Abu Dhabi 02 643 8867 earlyworldnursery.ae Falcon British Nursery

Near Zayed Sports City 02 444 8814

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Greenopia Nursery Al Rowdah 056 293 9344 greenopia-nursery.com Hummingbird Nursery Reem Island 02 671 7701 hummingbird.ae Humpty Dumpty Nursery Al Bateen 02 666 3277 Khalifa City 02 556 1068 humptynursery.org *Jigsaw Nursery & Crèche Mohammed Bin Zayed City 02 648 9749 Al Karamah 02 445 5222 jigsawnursery.ae *Kipina Kids Nursery Al Bateen 02 667 2445 Al Mushrif 02 658 9529 kipinakids.com Ladybird Nursery Al Bateen 02 667 3881 lady-bird-nursery.com Learning Spaces Nursery Khalifa City 02 556 6135 learningspacesnurseries.com Les FanFans Nursery Al Zafranah 02 639 0390 lesfanfans.com Little Haven Nursery Al Karamah 02 447 9688 littlehavennursery.com

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Little Smarties Nursery Khalifa City 02 556 5500 littlesmartiesnursery.com MindChamps Nursery Bloom Gardens 02 610 9666 mindchamps.ae Mosaic Nursery Al Reem Island 02 677 8797 mosaicnursery.com Odyssey Nursery Khalifa City 056 484 5510 odysseynursery.com Orange Seeds Nursery Mangrove Village 02 550 0255 orangeseedsnursery.com Redwood Nursery Khalifa City 02 556 4611 Saadiyat Island 056 156 6278 theredwoodnursery.com Second Home Nursery Mohammed Bin Zayed City 02 553 6565 secondhomenursery.com Sesame Street Private Nursery Al Nahyan 02 448 8424 sesamestreetprivatenursery.com

Smart Learning Nursery Al Reef 02 582 2277  Smart-Learning-Nursery *Starfish Lane Kids Khalifa City 056 463 5187 starfishlanekids.com Stepping Stones Nursery Al Bateen 02 681 5583 Khalifa City 02 556 5991 steppingstones-abudhabi.com Sunny Meadows Montessori Nursery Khalifa City 02 566 0806 sunny-meadows.com *Teddy Bear American Nursery Al Bateen 02 633 3350 MBZ City 02 555 3396 teddybearnursery.net *The Montessori Children's Garden Al Bateen Street 02 555 3316 themontessoricg.ae Treehouse Nursery Khalifa City 02 556 0556 treehousenursery.ae

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STAYING ENGAGED IN THE SUMMER

The two months of the summer holidays can seem like a daunting prospect for a lot of Abu Dhabi parents. Yalla and Gabbitas Education are here to help!

eeping your children engaged through the summer months can often require lots of organisation. Gabbitas Education Adviser Sophie Oakes says the earlier you think about it the better and shares some of her favourite picks of things happening in Abu Dhabi this summer. The change from the rigours of the school timetable to endless unstructured days can put a lot of parents into a panic. It is also about bridging the gap between the end of the summer term and the start of a new academic year in September. It is important to keep children engaged over the summer months so that when they go back to school, they have not forgotten how to learn and all that was taught to them before the summer! Here are just some ideas of how to keep your children busy and stimulated during the hot summer months:

QASR AL WATAN PALACE

Qasr Al Watan is a new experience for you and your family in the UAE. The palace offers unique insight into the Arab heritage and the principles that shaped the history of the United Arab Emirates and its vision to the future. As you walk through the majestic hallways your family will experience an enriching journey reflecting on governance, knowledge and craftsmanship that celebrates the region’s rich Arabic heritage. This promises to be a special experience for the whole family with insights into the wonderful country you live in. Qasralwatan.ae

A NEW CHALLENGE

The summer holidays are always the best opportunity to try something new. Why doesn’t each member of the family set themselves a challenge and try and complete it by the end of the summer? It could be learning to juggle or learning to touch type to running 5 kilometres or playing a certain piece on an instrument. There could be a prize for the best achiever. Other ideas could be reading a certain amount of books, learning to monocycle, conversing in a language to cooking a meal! There are plenty of things to stimulate children at home other than the inevitable computer games. Learning to cook can be a very creative (and messy) occupation. Encourage students to get out of their comfort zone and prepare a meal. Obviously this is all age appropriate but it can encourage the creative juices to flow. There is a definite satisfaction to this and once learned never forgotten. Create a treasure hunt for your siblings and friends. The clues can be as easy or difficult depending on the age group. It is harder than you think and requires logic and organisation to create a good hunt.

If they haven’t already been, then a day at the Louvre Abu Dhabi is a must. The main exhibition over the summer features fabulous photographs from all over the world.

Gabbitas Education are experts in helping you and your child find their pathway to success. For more information, contact us on consultant@gabbitas.ae or 04 451 6933

A great activity to suggest is to have your child write to someone back in their home country and tell them about it, that would really give a child the opportunity to think about what they had enjoyed and why. The gift shop usually sells postcards with images from the exhibition too! Louvreabudhabi.ae

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LOUVRE ABU DHABI

The summer holidays can be much more fun and engaging for your children, as long as you prepare for it! We hope you find these tips useful and have a lovely break!

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YALLA EDUCATION *Windsor Early Years Nursery Khalifa City 02 557 9295 windsor-nursery.com *Yellow Submarine Nursery Al Muneera 02 673 1009 Al Zeina 02 553 1179 yellowsubmarine.ae ‫املدارس اإلبتدائية والثانوية‬ Primary & Secondary Schools Aldar Academies Al Bateen Academy Al Rowdah 02 813 2000 aldaracademies.com Aldar Academies Al Mamoura Academy Abu Dhabi City 02 885 7001 aldaracademies.com Aldar Academies Al Muna Academy Al Danah 02 501 4777 aldaracademies.com Aldar Academies Al Yasmina Academy Khalifa City 02 501 4888 aldaracademies.com Aldar Academies The Pearl Academy | Al Dhafrah pearlprimary.sch.ae 02 641 8887

Aldar Academies West Yas Academy Yas Island aldaracademies.com Al Rabeeh Academy Zone 23 Mohamed Bin Zayed City alrabeehac.ae 02 679 5991 Al Rabeeh School Muroor Road alrabeeh.sch.ae

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Al Yasat Private School Al Shamkha 02 641 2300 alyasat-school.com American Community School of Abu Dhabi Al Bateen 02 681 5115 acs.sch.ae American International School of Abu Dhabi Al Rayhan 02 444 4333 aisa.sch.ae Amity International School Al Bahya 02 503 9000 amityabudhabi.com Aspen Heights British School Al Bahya 056 538 4416 ahbs.ae

Brighton College Abu Dhabi Near Khalifa Park 02 815 6504 brightoncollege.ae

GEMS World Academy Al Dhafrah 02 641 6333 gemsworldacademy-abudhabi.com

British School Al Khubairat Al Mushrif 02 446 2280 britishschool.sch.ae

German International School Al Karamah 02 666 8668 gisad.ae

Canadian International School Khalifa City 02 556 4206 cisabudhabi.com Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island 02 497 0000 cranleigh.ae

Global Indian International School Baniyas East 02 218 1585 globalindianschool.org Lycee Louis Massignon Al Rayhan 02 444 8085 llm.ae

GEMS American Academy Khalifa City 02 557 4880 gemsaa-abudhabi.com GEMS Cambridge International School Bawabat Al Sharq Bani Yas City 02 510 4343 gemscambridgeinternationalschoolabudhabi.com GEMS United Indian School Baniyas West 02 205 9777 gemsunitedindianschoolabudhabi.com GEMS Winchester School Al Dhafrah 02 403 5499 gemswinchesterschool-abudhabi.com

Raha International School Khalifa City 02 556 1567 ris.ae Reach British School Baniyas East 02 582 2030 reachbritishschool.com Repton School Abu Dhabi Al Reem Island Shams Area 02 507 4800 reptonabudhabi.org The British International School Abu Dhabi Mohammed Bin Zayed City bisabudhabi.com 02 510 0101

A LEADING GLOBAL NURSERY

Singapore – Australia – China – Philippines – Vietnam – UAE At MindChamps we focus on providing young children with the skills, ﬂexibility and mindset they need to succeed, both in school and in life. We aim to nurture every child to be the best that they can be. Our 3-Mind concept and our philosophy of 100% Respect, Zero Fear lead our children to have full conﬁdence in themselves, while considering the rights and opinions of others.

Admissions are open, contact us to book a personalized tour 02 610 9666

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MindChamps @Bloom Gardens (Next to Brighton College Abu Dhabi)

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21 CENTURY SURVIVAL SKILLS

YALLA EDUCATION

Ask anyone about education reform and their eyes tend to glaze over. But ask them about their own education, or the education of their children, and they pin you to the wall. Educator Tom Fletcher explains how we are all educators, and we are all learners.

Too often we fail to spark the delight and magic of learning. What is taught is not connected to the demands of the future economy. We stubbornly force feed kids what we ourselves learnt, without recognising how different their lives will be. Content and assessment persistently focus on classic academic knowledge rather than character and skills. Many states control education systems to reinforce existing hierarchies rather than help young people build networks of global citizens. Most children in the world are taught in factory schools, and a staggering 75 million are not receiving any formal education at all. Six out of ten young people can’t read or add up. Half of all students in higher education drop out before they graduate, and half of the subject knowledge acquired during the first year of a tech degree is outdated by the student's graduation date. This has consequences. A generation on

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the move will not be equipped with the skills they need. Polarisation, extremism, inequality, and distrust will increase. The next Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, or Bill Gates may not get the opportunity to move humanity forward. We are more likely to work for the robots than have them work for us. Fail to educate people about the wisdom of coexistence and we will get more wall builders and war-makers. The most important knowledge that we can pass on is on how humans have developed, from cave paintings to driver-less cars. How have we learnt to live together? And what do we need to understand about the planet that we inhabit? The key skills are also threefold. How can we learn, and keep on learning? How can we adapt to a world in which industries will disappear, and where we will need to work more closely together across cultures and societies? How can we manage our mental and physical health, and organise our lives?

education. We need to create new coalitions for change. These include pioneering educators and governments; the businesses that want to see people better equipped with the right skills; the parents who want their children to thrive. And most importantly young people themselves, who can lead the next learning Renaissance. We are on the cusp of a great leap forward in not just what we learn, but how and why we learn. We have a responsibility to allow young people to achieve their potential. More humans should learn the right things in the right way. We hear much about 21 st century education. But the idea was there over two millennia ago. Socrates said that “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel”. Together we can kindle that flame. Learn more about Tom at tomfletcher.global

And finally, character. Most importantly, how can we become sufficiently kind, curious, and brave? These are the questions that education needs to answer. They will create greater equality of opportunity, ensure that humans can develop the skills needed to thrive in a new economy, and make it easier for people on the move to adapt.

ollowing the interview in last season's Yalla Magazine, a number of people asked for more information on the skills we need to develop in order to thrive in the 21st century. Our team spent two years looking at the best ideas out there, and asking leaders, sports people, role models and pioneers for their advice for future generations. The short version is that the new survival skills are a mixture of the head, hand, and heart - knowledge, skills, and character.

At its core, this is a challenge of politics not

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MEET LIA Lia is from Auckland, NZ but was born in Abu Dhabi and she has been living here ever since. She attends Brighton College Abu Dhabi and is an accomplished swimmer and a talented artist.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO VISIT KIP MCGRATH AND WHAT IS YOUR LONG-TERM GOAL FOR LIA?

We found Kip McGrath Center on the web, also our family in Melbourne made us aware that Kip McGrath is a very well-known education center worldwide.

HOW DOES LIA FIND THE SESSIONS?

Lia finds it very engaging and enjoys the focus on practical application, the use of technology adds a lot of interest to the session, and perhaps most importantly, she is very comfortable with the teacher, Ms. Holly, with whom she developed a very close and professional relationship.

WHAT IS SHE CURRENTLY WORKING ON?

In maths, Lia is developing her skills, especially with complex mathematical problem solutions. She is also currently level 8 (final stage) of her mental maths course. In English, she is focusing on improving her grammar and vocabulary skills.

HAVE YOU SEEN LIA’S CONFIDENCE CHANGE?

Since joining Kip McGrath, Lia's confidence has been boosted especially in academics and her interest in learning. Her focus is on reading and current affairs.

HAVE YOU SEEN ANY PROGRESS?

Her term two report showed that in all of her subjects she achieved above expectation results. We proudly shared her last report with her Kip McGrath teacher. Since joining, her academic performance in school has significantly improved especially in English and maths.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SAY ABOUT YOUR KIP MCGRATH EXPERIENCE?

We will continue sending Lia to Kip, especially now we have started math sessions. We encourage all parents to start with KipMcGrath as we have seen first-hand the significant improvement in academic performance of our daughter. Over 40 years ago, Kip McGrath understood that every child learns differently and developed a methodology to help children to catch up and keep up in the core areas of English and Maths. Now, Kip McGrath Education Centres continues to tutor primary and secondary students to help them reach their full potential. Various locations. uae.kipmcgrath.com

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YALLA EDUCATION ahbs.ae Brighton College Abu Dhabi Near Khalifa Park 02 815 6504 brightoncollege.ae British School Al Khubairat Al Mushrif 02 446 2280 britishschool.sch.ae Canadian International School Khalifa City 02 556 4206 cisabudhabi.com Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Saadiyat Island 02 497 0000 cranleigh.ae GEMS American Academy Khalifa City 02 557 4880 gemsaa-abudhabi.com GEMS Cambridge International School Bawabat Al Sharq Bani Yas City 02 510 4343 gemscambridgeinternationalschoolabudhabi.com

Abu Dhabi Mohammed Bin Zayed City bisabudhabi.com 02 510 0101 The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy For Boys Al Bateen 02 203 3333 zayedacademy.ae The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy For Girls Al Musalla 02 619 5555 szpag.com

GEMS United Indian School Baniyas West 02 205 9777 gemsunitedindianschoolabudhabi.com

Virginia International Private School Khalifa City 02 555 4385 virginiaschool.ae

GEMS Winchester School Al Dhafrah 02 403 5499

‫التعليم املتخصص‬ Specialist Education Anderson Education Abu Dhabi 056 120 1998 andersoneducation.co.uk

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GEMS World Academy Al Dhafrah 02 641 6333 gemsworldacademy-abudhabi.com German International School Al Karamah 02 666 8668 gisad.ae Global Indian International School Baniyas East 02 218 1585 globalindianschool.org Lycee Louis Massignon Al Rayhan 02 444 8085 llm.ae Raha International School Khalifa City 02 556 1567 ris.ae Reach British School Baniyas East 02 582 2030 reachbritishschool.com Repton School Abu Dhabi Al Reem Island Shams Area 02 507 4800 reptonabudhabi.org The British International School

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British Institute for Learning Development Khalifa City 02 556 6078 Dots & Links Das Tower Al Khalidiyah dotsandlinks.ae 02 666 0948 Future Centre for Special Needs Mohammed Bin Zayed City 02 553 3506 future-centre.org Kids First Medical Center Khalifa City 02 555 1437 kidsfirstmc.com Kip McGrath Education Centre Al Raha Mall 02 558 8505 kipmcgrath.ae Know How For Management

Find the right school ofr your child online at yallauae.ae

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BEAT THE HEAT

YALLA EATS

June officially ushers in summer and, with it, the scorching temperatures. If you are feeling hot, cool down with Yalla’s top 9 takeaways delivered right to your door!

f you’re planning on beating the summer heat by staying close to an air conditioner and ordering delivery, Yalla’s with you. To make sure you stay even cooler, we’ve rounded up some of the best—and coldest—dishes and items on the menu available for takeaway to make sure you don’t break a sweat. Check them out and let us know what you order when the temperatures start to soar.

JUICES & SMOOTHIES

Throw in a few extra ice cubes and sip your way to ice cold satisfaction with a fruity juice or smoothies delivered straight to your door by The Raw Place. Therawplace.com

COLD MEZZE

Cool dips like hummus and babaghanoush are a lifesaver on hot days. Café Arabia is honestly worth the effort it takes to go out and dine in but, if you’d rather not, they thankfully deliver their delicious mezze and other Middle Eastern favourites to your door. 02 643 9699

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BBQ

There’s no way we’re firing up the grill in this heat, but summer isn’t really summertime without some barbecue. Order in a made-toorder BBQ from Springbok Butchery and leave all the hot and hard grill work to the professionals. Springbokbutchery.com

.‫تــحـــميـــص أبطـــــئ‬ .‫ســـكــــــــــب أســــــلــــــــــس‬ .‫حــــــب لــــألبــــــد‬ Roasted Slower. Poured smoother. Loved forever

‫اســــتمتـــع بكوســـتــــا فـــي أكثر مـــن‬ ‫ مــــوقــــع فـــي أبو ظبــــــي‬٤٠ Enjoy Costa at over 40 locations in Abu Dhabi.

COFFEE

A cold brewed coffee can almost make you forget how hot it is out there and take the edge off even the hottest afternoon. Order your favourite summer beverage Costa Coffee, and pssst, in case you didn’t know, they deliver! Costacoffee.ae

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SALADS

Though it may not be the right time of year for a steaming panini, the right sandwich can give you something substantial while still keeping you cool. Yalla is partial to Easy Bites for daily sandwich delivery for its diverse offerings, ease of ordering, and speed. Easybites.ae

SANDWICHES

PIZZA

Thoughts of cooking dinner on weeknights in the city can be uninspiring to say the least. Why not place an order from everyone’s favourite pizzeria - Pizza di Rocco - and let their wood-fired ovens do all the work so you can concentrate on eating. Pizzadirocco.com

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You can’t go wrong with a light, crunchy, cool salad. Pile on the veggies and enjoy a perfect summer meal. Chop’t delivers some tasty salads for all kind of salad-lovers. Whether you prefer yours with some meat on it or 100% veg. Choptsaladuae.com

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GELATO

No brainer, we know, but this cold treat is the ultimate summer food. An order from the capitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest gelateria, Vasa Vasa in Al Muneera, is the very best way to keep cool on Abu Dhabiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s balmiest nights. Vasa Vasa. Vasavasa.it

SUSHI

Cold, fresh, and refreshing, sushi delivery from a popular sushi spot like Sushi Central is the perfect answer for lunch or dinner on a hot day. If some still like it hot, this place caters for them as well with a full Asian menu. Sushicentral.ae

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PARADISE FOUND! YALLA TRAVEL

Summer is here, so Yalla is exploring the emirates. In our new travel section, we plan to take you around the UAE in seven emirates. Meet Ras Al Khaimah, fondly referred to as RAK by expat locals.

ith over 7,000 years of fascinating history and culture and year long sunshine, Ras Al Khaimah is the perfect getaway from everyday city life and a mere 3 hours from Abu Dhabi. Offering magnificent landscapes, breathtaking coastlines and rich, burnt orange desert dunes, the emirate has firmly established itself as the UAE’s most authentic destination in the Middle East. Families this summer should flock to the DoubleTree by Hilton Resort and Spa on Al Marjan Island. This spot has everything! Not only is it a foodie’s paradise, but also it has so much to do families will be spoilt for choices and ways to work up the unusually large appetite that you will need in order to dine around the 13 restaurants on site.

THE CHECK IN

Every visit to any Doubletree by Hilton hotel in the world is met with a warm welcome—a literally fresh from the oven warm chocolatechip cookie welcome — a time-honoured and yummy hotel tradition.

Our family stayed in two adjoining BayClub King rooms, and they couldn’t have been more family-friendly. Not lacking in any creature comforts, the aesthetically pleasing rooms had lush carpets, a generous work area for those on a working holiday, and a beautiful balcony that looks out onto the inviting Arabian Sea.

WHAT TO DO

If your family loves the water, this resort is the place for you. There are a variety of water activities to choose from, including the resort’s unique floating playground, which has a high-dive launch and a rope swing. Younger kids have their own share of activities with water slides, a sea swing, and a host of other fun games.

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THE ROOMS

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WHERE TO EAT

For families, one factor in where to stay is always food, because kids are finicky and not all restaurants cater to them. We began and ended our stay with an Asian fusion feast at Sanchaya, which was our family’s favourite restaurant at the resort. We are partial to Asian, but if you’re not, don’t worry! The resort’s culinary offerings also feature Vespa (Italian), Meze (Turkish) and Brasserie (French-European) as well as it’s all-day dining restaurant Al Marjan. From a family perspective, Al Marjan at breakfast was a real hit. Though we have no special requirements for this meal, we saw the chef going from table-to-table to ask diners if there was any particular food that they would like that they didn’t see at the buffet. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and we did notice many parents of young children taking the chef up on his offer, noticing that he even disappeared off into the kitchen to whip up some baby food for a worried new mother.

HERE ARE SOME FUN REASONS WHY RAK SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR UAE STAYCATION LISTS

We also tried Vespa and Brasserie. We were impressed with how fresh all the ingredients were, how it all tasted home-made yet gourmet, as well as how much they enjoyed finding menu items that our children would devour, which they did. The resort also has a few nighttime establishments with outdoor seating areas and a beautiful view for parents looking for evening entertainment after the kids have gone to sleep.

.. The Arabic name ‘Ras Al Khaimah’ means “top of the tent,” referring to its location in the northern most tip of the UAE. .. Ras Al Khaimah is home to Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE. At 1,910 metres, this peak is ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and now the intrepid can summit the peak and then zip line down for impressive views during their hurtling descent.

THE CONCLUSION

As we packed our bags, we left collectively thinking that this resort’s attributes were certainly the food and the beautiful location. In our sampling of just a few of the 14 restaurants, a staycation here is a food lover’s dream and far from the usual resort fare. Great service, amazing chefs, and fresh ingredients are each restaurant’s strengths. In addition, Al Marjan Island itself is swiftly becoming a top destination for families in Ras Al Khaimah. The property seems to strike that welcoming balance of feeling at home to every kind of traveller, be it large families, couples, or guests who want premium attention in an excellent location. Summer rates starts from AED 455 net including breakfast for 2. Kids under 12 stay for free. Call +971 7 203 0000 for more information.

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.. Be properly spooked when you visit the abandoned fishing village of Al Jazirat Al Hamra. It’s a reminder of the simplicity of local life before the oil. .. Ras Al Khaimah has an impressive 62km of white sandy beaches with clear turquoise water and watersports aplenty. .. Ras Al Khaimah National Museum offers history enthusiasts a traditional weapons display as well as archaeological displays showing the earliest settlers and objects from the Bronze era. .. Ahmad Bin Majid was an Arab cartographer born in Ras Al Khaimah in 1421 and is considered the first Arab seaman and famous for helping Vasco da Gama navigate his way from Africa to India.

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SECRET STAYCATIONS IN ABU DHABI

Want to escape for a long weekend? Here’s a selection of some of Yalla’s favourite staycation—and daycation—destinations that are mere moments away!

ISLAND GETAWAY The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi has launched two new irresistible stay packages for the perfect summer getaway: The Staycation Package is the ideal option for families spending summer break in the UAE. The Exquisite Escape package is perfect for the exploring vacationer. Both summer room offers are available for bookings scheduled for stays until 2 October 2019, and includes a range of discounts, value added benefits and complimentary treats for all. For more information and full details, call 02 498 8888

WIN A SUPERIOR BRUNCH STAYCATION FOR TWO AT ABU DHABI’S FINEST URBAN RESORT, THE ST. REGIS ABU DHABI

Soak up the sun this summer. Indulge in an exquisite Friday brunch and stay in one of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi's Superior Sea View rooms. The hotel is located in the vibrant heart of Abu Dhabi with a 200 metre stretch of pristine beach, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Nation Riviera Beach Club.

Located near all Yas Island’s hottest and coolest attractions, the Radisson Blu Yas Island is a family summertime oasis! This summer, book their Yas Island Adventure Package to enjoy an incredible holiday with tickets to Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World, and Yas Waterworld thrown in! This deal is valid until 30 September 2019. To learn more about the Adventure Package, call 02 656 2000 or email info.abudhabi@ radissonblu.com

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Prize is redeemable until 31 August 2019. Subject to availability.

Q & A:

On which level at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi can you find The Terrace on the Corniche? A) Ground level B) 2nd floor C) Beach Visit yallaabudhabi.ae for competition clues, details, and full T&Cs. Competition runs until 27 July and you are permitted only one entry per person.

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ACTION PACKED STAYCATION

Guests can enjoy an overnight stay in a Superior Sea View room with Friday Brunch for Two at the Terrace on the Corniche located on the ground floor or a Thursday Night Dinner or a Saturday New York Breakfast. As a guest of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, you can enjoy full access to Nation Riviera Beach Club & Pool facilities. In addition, the prize winner will enjoy further dining experiences with 20% off in the hotel bar and lounges and late check-out until 6 pm.

Live Exquisite The best way to recharge is to unplug at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi with two exclusive packages ensuring an escape from the daily grind!

Staycation Package* Complimentary daily breakfast. 20% off on the Best Available Room Rates. 50% off on the second room for families & upgrade to the next room category upon availability. 1 hour complimentary rental of water sports. 60-minutes spa treatment at Iridium Spa. Access to Sandcastle Kids Club and selected group classes at Athletic Club.

Exquisite Escape* Complimentary daily breakfast. Complimentary access to Louvre Abu Dhabi. AED 150 restaurant dining credit. 1 hour complimentary rental of water sports. 60-minutes spa treatment at Iridium Spa. Access to Sandcastle Kids Club and selected group classes at Athletic Club.

*Terms & Conditions apply Rates are subject to 10% Service charge, 2% Municipality fees, 3.5% Tourism fees, 5% VAT on base amount plus service charge and Tourism Dirham fee of AED 10 per room per night. Offer is valid until October 2nd, 2019 & subject to availability during Eid holidays.

For more information, t. +971 2 498 8888 e. reservations.saadiyat@stregis.com www.stregissaadiyatisland.com

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BEACH CHIC GETAWAY

Calling all UAE residents! The Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi has an amazing staycation offer this summer. Enjoy 20% discount on rooms and all restaurants and 30% on spa treatments. The limited time summer deal includes breakfast as well as access to the most pristine and exclusive stretch of sand in the capital. To avail yourself of this offer, visit Parkhyattabudhabi.com and use promo code UAER. You MUST present proof of residency at check-in.

THE ULTIMATE BEACH DAYCATION

Discover the many joys of Abu Dhabi's most desirable beach location or experience a luxurious day break with your family or loved ones when you book a day use room in Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort. Starting at AED 750*, this offer includes day use of a hotel room from 9 am-6 pm, AED 150 food and beverage credit at selected restaurants, complimentary access to Kids and Teens Club, gym with Bodyism classes, and pool and beach. For more information or to make a reservation, call 02 811 5888.

BOUTIQUE RETREAT

PALATIAL SUMMER RETREAT

If you can’t leave town this summer, the next best thing might be a weekend in the capital’s most opulent address: Emirates Palace. Summer at the Palace is for those who enjoy a sumptuous daily buffet breakfast with a sea view in Le Vendôme Brasserie or complimentary access to the Palace Lounge when booking a suite. The offer is valid from 6 May-30 September 2019. For more information, call 02 690 8888

A CITY ESCAPE

Discover Abu Dhabi with Jumeirah at Etihad Towers and enjoy a memorable city stay in the heart of the capital. With award-winning restaurants, Talise Spa, The Avenue at Etihad Towers with luxury boutiques, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers is truly a unique destination. Book any room and enjoy amazing savings when staying a minimum of three nights. This offer includes 20% off on best available rate, 20% savings on food and beverages in Li Beirut, Rosewater, and Nahaam, 20% savings on Talise Spa body treatments only, and complimentary buffet breakfast at Rosewater as well as complimentary access to Observation Deck at 300, pool, and beach. For more information, call 02 811 5888

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The Abu Dhabi EDITION might be one of the chicest new hotels in town, so why not leave the kids at home and enjoy a couple’s getaway? This summer, grab someone you love and partake of special summer rates and discounts to experience the city’s coolest new hospitality offering. Learn more at Editionhotels.com/abu-dhabi

A NEW GENERATION OF LUXURY. Al Bateen Marina, PO box 127799, Abu Dhabi, UAE. T +971 (0) 2 208 0000 reservations.auh@editionhotels.com www.editionhotels.com

SUMMER SURVIVAL GUIDE YALLA SUMMER

50 degrees outside, the kids are at home, bored, thinking there’s nothing to do. Think again. Here is Yalla’s list of places to beat the heat and keep you entertained.

ou’re all inside and your kids are already climbing the walls! What’s a parent to do? Yalla knows. Here are the top eight indoor activities for kids in the capital this summer that parents may even enjoy too!

KIDZANIA

Abu Dhabi parents have waited patiently and finally the indoor gods have answered their play prayers! No more wearying daytrips to Dubai—Kidzania will soon open in Yas Mall! Designed for children aged 4 to 16, the indoor play centre is an enormous temple to fun with so many activities for children to tackle, they will never get bored, and they will get tired. Inside, children will immerse themselves in real-life scenarios, role-play different jobs, and even earn special ‘kidzania’ money. Kidzania.ae

LET’S BOUNCE!

Bounce in Marina Mall is one of the largest trampoline parks in the Middle East and includes slides, swings, and X-Park indoor obstacle course. Split over two levels, Bounce is geared towards slightly older kids with certain height restrictions, but it’s certainly something teens and parents will enjoy having a go at too. The best part is bouncing is surprisingly a great workout. Bounce.ae

ORANGE IS FOR ADRENALINE

Orange Hub offers capital families a futuristic take on indoor play. The outlet conveniently located in Al Wahda Mall provides play experiences powered by cutting-edge technology. Enjoy an F1 Experience, bowl a few mini rounds, zap the rents in laser tag, or simply cool off in the arcade. 02 306 7111 © Kdzania by Emaar, Yas Waterworld, Bouce

MAKE A SPLASH

Recently crowned as the leading water park in the Middle East in the 2018 World Travel Awards, it’s clear to see why Yas Waterworld is such a crowd favourite. This mega park is situated on Yas Island in the heart of the capital’s entertainment district. Families will love bobbing about in the lazy river, while olders will relish the adrenaline-pumping slides. Enjoy UAE resident rates throughout the summer. Yaswaterworld.com

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ORANGE Seeds nursery

ORANGE SEEDS IS A Montessori inspired, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS/British) Curriculum Nursery, for children aged 6 months - 4 years

DISCOVER OUR... -UNIQUE, Innovative, environment -Experienced, professional team -INDOOR & outdoor play areas & SOFT PLAY -rooftop library -Dedicated sleep room and nurse's clinic

What's AVAILABLE? -Early Bird Drop off & Afternoon Club -ACTIVITIES CAMPS -Arabic, French, yoga, music & much more included! +971 2 550 0255 | info@orangeseedsnursery.com | @ORANGESEEDSNURSERY www.orangeseedsnursery.com | MANGROVE VILLAGE, ABU DHABI

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LACE UP THOSE SKATES

Zayed Sports City offers a myriad of ways to keep the whole family active and keeping their cool. Its Ice-Skating Rink is calling your name this summer. Whether your little ones are new to skating or keen on perfecting their twirls – book them in for a lesson or join them on ice for a family session. Zsc.ae

CATCH A COOL FLICK

Ever been to the cinema and worried your child is making too much noise? If you have trouble keeping your toddlers silent, VOX have built a cinema just for your loud family where your kids can make as much noise as they want as you watch the latest animation, adventure or action movies guilt free. Voxcinemas.com

HOORAY FOR PLAY! CATCH A WAVE

Orange Wheels was designed with fun in mind with its playgrounds, climbing walls, toddler village, arts & crafts studio, salon & spa, organic cafe, gym, and small shop to explore. This fun-filled, onestop indoor edutainment venue for kids is a revolutionary concept that contributes to the overall development of kids through series of activities like physical play, music, dance, arts & craft. This spot is also a sought-after venue for birthday parties and field trips for the little ones. Orangewheels.com

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Learn to hang ten, catch a barrel, or to kayak a 1.7 km course this summer at Wadi Adventure. If you have young children, there’s also a family swimming pool and kids splash area, an aerial obstacle course, and a child-friendly low ropes course. There’s a reason this place is consistently rated one of the world’s top 50 water destinations. If you’re keen on learning to surf or sampling the wave, book in advance to avoid disappointment. Wadiadventure.ae

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COOL OFF WITH CHARACTERS

Warner Bros WorldTM Abu Dhabi is great for kids of all ages, from dads to teens to toddlers upwards. With its six immersive lands inspired by legendary Warner Bros. characters, there are rides, shows, and thrilling attractions for everyone. Kids will enjoy child friendly rides like Flintstones Bedrock River Adventure, whilst adventurous dads and teens will love the Green Lantern: Galactic Odyssey or The Riddler Revolution. Wbworldabudhabi.com

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WHEN TO SEE A PSYCHOLOGIST

If you're unsure about a family member's behaviour, consult a psychologist. Virginie Mebarak offers some useful insight to worried parents. centred approach to those facing difficulties with their well-being. Our team consists of a psychiatrist, psychologists, a mental health nurse, and a dietician who were selected for their professionalism and passion for what they do, as well as their cultural capabilities.

Life rarely comes without challenges, and we often are able to manage them on our own. However, there are instances which may be overbearing. You may need the expertise of a psychologist if you or your problem causes a significant distress in your life, if you feel stuck and nothing you have done seems to help. You may also seek professional help when it feels like your emotions, behaviours, or thoughts are out of your control, if you feel unhappy and unsatisfied with your life, or if you suffer from a trauma, and someone you love is concerned about you.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE A SEVERE PROBLEM?

People accessing counselling services do not necessarily have severe or chronic mental disorders. Many clients are looking for opportunities to improve their lives and careers. In a collaborative manner, a therapist provides an evidence-based strategy to help clients enhance their knowledge of themselves and foster some adjustments to their best human potential.

SHOULD I EXPECT TO LIE DOWN ON A COUCH TO TALK ABOUT THE WAY I WAS BROUGHT UP?

This is not what actually happens. The modern psychological approach focuses on client currentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues and it is conducted as a face-to-face conversation. The therapy is oriented toward scientific knowledge,

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skills enhancement, tools mastery that you can use on a daily basis. The first therapy session is primarily an information-gathering session, similar to any other kind of health care appointment. While a primary care physician focuses mainly on physiological signs, a therapist explores psychological, emotional, and behavioural functioning in a collaborative, non-judgemental, and respectful manner.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PSYCHOLOGIST AND A PSYCHIATRIST?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. A psychiatrist's training starts with medical school and is followed by specialized training in psychiatry. A psychiatrist can prescribe medications. A psychologist, on the other hand, has a university degree in psychology, which is the study of the mind and behaviours. Licensed psychologists are qualified to do counselling and psychotherapy, perform psychological testing, and provide talking treatment for mental disorders. Psychologists and psychiatrists often work closely together to provide a multi-disciplinary comprehensive approach.

WHAT KIND OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE DO YOU PROVIDE?

Camali Clinic at Health Plus provides mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly by offering a patient-

Ms. Virginie Mebarek is a Clinical Psychologist at HealthPlus Centers. She has more than 8 years of experience in the field of Clinical Psychology and has worked in many reputable mental health centres in the UAE and US. Learn more at Hplus.ae

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WHEN TO CONSULT A PSYCHOLOGIST?

We provide an evidence-based treatment for various issues ranging from mild problems to severe pathologies based on a comprehensive assessment. We see a wide range of cases for example, but not limited to, stress management, depression, sleep disturbances, behavioural problems in children, marital and relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, smoking cessation, fear of public speaking, anxiety, disordered eating, ADHD, phobia, psychosexual disorder, OCD, bereavement, and anger management. Service can be provided in various languages such as English, Arabic, French, and Italian.

www.moorfields.ae/abudhabi

Delivering a wide spectrum of services from simple eye tests to complex eye surgery At Moorfields Eye Hospital Abu Dhabi, our highly-qualified and internationally renowned consultant ophthalmologists deliver the same exceptional standards of patient care as Moorfields London, the oldest eye hospital in the world. Surgical procedures and eye conditions we treat include:

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Cataracts Corneal Glaucoma LASIK Lazy eye

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Oculoplastics – Cosmetic & Therapeutic Paediatric Ophthalmology Retinal eye diseases associated with diabetes Squints

If you or any of your family have any concerns, please contact us today as early detection and treatment can prevent serious and lasting consequences. To request an appointment call +971 2 635 6161 or visit www.moorfields.ae/abudhabi today.

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HEALTHCARE DID YOU KNOW?

If your child suffers from snoring or has trouble sleeping, he or she might be suffering from an allergy that affects many children in the region, says Dr. Hani Rifai (Specialist, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)) at HealthPlus Children’s Specialty Center and Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children. “One of the most surprising allergens to my patients is the date palm,” says Dr. Hani. “Not many people know that this common tree has such a high pollen count, and this time of year, it causes irritation to a large percentage of the population, and, to some, it’s highly allergenic.”

‫عيادات األسنان‬

Dental Clinics Advanced American Dental Center Al Bateen 02 681 2921 americandentalclinic.com Boston Dental Clinic Al Khalidiyah 02 666 7070 bostondentaluae.com British Dental Clinic Al Danah 02 677 3308 britishdentalclinic.ae Davinci Dental Clinic Al Marina 02 222 2616 davincidental.ae Dental Experts Center Al Khalidiyah 02 681 0060 dentexp.com Dr Firas Dental & Orthodontic Center Al Marina 02 222 2600 firasdoc.com Dubai Smile Abu Dhabi Dalma Street 02 665 0555 dubaismile.com/branches/abudhabi/

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Numero Uno 02 557 5220 numerouno-me.com The Doctor’s Medical Center Al Khalidiya 02 666 3378 thedoctorsmedicalcenter.ae

Women’s Health Center Corniche Maternity Hospital Al Danah 02 672 4900 seha.ae ‫الرعاية الصحية يف املنزل‬

Healthcare at Home

Eastmans Dental Centre Al Khalidiyah 02 621 2828 Eastmans-Smile-SolutionsDental-Clinic

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Health Clinics

Be Well Home Care Abu Dhabi City 02 679 7533 bewellhomecare.ae

Elyzee Medical Center City Centre 02 566 4222 elyzeemc.com

Abu Dhabi Telemedicine Centre Phone based service 800 4959 telemed.ae

Manzil Healthcare Services manzilhealth.com 800 626 945

HealthPlus Children’s Specialty Center Al Khaleej Al Arabi 02 658 2221 hplus.ae/children/

Advanced Cure Diagnostic Center Al Bateen 02 667 5050 cure.ae

HealthPlus Family Health Center Al Bandar, Al Raha/Al Forsan hplus.ae

Awazen Medical Center 8th floor, Al Wahda Commercial Tower, Next to Al Wahda Mall (Same Bldg as Emirates NBD) Hazza Bin Zayed Str. info@awazen.com 02 441 1940 awazen.com

International Center For Dental Excellence Capital Centre 02 447 7752 icdexcell.com Jeiroudi Orthodontic Center Al Khalidiyah 02 665 4990 Smile Art Dental Clinic Al Nahyan 02 665 0555 dubaismile.com Smile Clinic smilerite.net 02 621 8700 Smilerite Khalifa City A  Smilerite

02 555 9595

The Doctors Medical Center Al Khalidiyah 02 666 3378 Masdar City 02 666 3378 TheDoctorsMedicalCenter.com ‫عيادات العيون‬

Eye Clinics

Eye Institute at Cleveland Clinic Al Maryah Island 800 8 2223 Moorfields Eye Hospital Centre Al Marina Village 02 635 6161 moorfields.ae/abudhabi/ ‫التد ريب على اإلسعافات األولية‬

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Burjeel Medical Centre Deerfields Mall 02 508 5500 burjeelmedicalcentre.com Canadian Medical Center Al Nahyan 02 555 9999 canadiancmc.com Harley Street Medical Centre Al Marina 02 613 3999 hsmc.ae HealthPlus Children’s Specialty Center Al Khaleej Al Arabi 02 658 2221 hplus.ae/children/ HealthPlus Family Health Center Al Bandar, Al Raha/Al Forsan hplus.ae HealthPlus Women’s Health Center Al Karamah 02 643 3494 hplus.ae/women/ Intercare Health Center Marina Village 02 639 0080 intercare-health.com King’s College Hospital Clinic Al Khalidiyah 02 501 4000 kchclinics.com

King’s College Hospital Clinic Al Khalidiyah 02 501 4000 kchclinics.com

Mediclinic Al Noor Family Care Center Various Locations 800 26422 alnoorhospital.com

National Ambulance 02 596 8600 nationalambulance.ae

Swedish Medical Center Al Khalidiyah 02 681 1122

Via Medical International Healthcare Liwa Tower 02 444 6500 viamedica-international.com ‫مستشفيات تستقبل احلوادث واحلاالت‬ ‫الطارئة‬

Hospitals with Accident & Emergency

Al Rahba Hospital Al Rahba seha.ae/alrahba

02 506 4444

Corniche Maternity Hospital Al Danah 02 811 7777 cornichehospital.ae Mafraq Hospital Mafraq 02 501 1111 mafraqhospital.ae Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital Al Danah 02 626 5265 alnoorhospital.com Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Al Wahda 02 610 2000 skmc.gov.ae ‫تدليك الرضع‬

Infant Massage BounceBack Yas Marina bounceback.ae

02 565 1212 ‫مستشفيات الوالدة‬

Maternity Hospitals Al Noor Hospital Various locations alnoorhospital.com

800 2000

Brightpoint Royal Women’s Hospital Al Mushrif 800 7676 brightpoint.ae Burjeel Hospital Al Dhafrah 02 508 5555 burjeel.com

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YALLA HEALTHCARE ‫العالج الطبيعي‬

Danat Al Emarat Hospital Abu Dhabi Gate City 02 614 9999 danatalemarat.ae

Abu Dhabi Knee and Sports Medicine Centre Zayed Sports City 02 492 9000 healthpoint.ae

Healthpoint Hospital Zayed Sports City 02 492 9000 healthpoint.ae Lifeline Hospital Madinat Zayed 02 633 5522 llhhospital.com

LLH Hospital Madinat Zayed llhhospital.com

BounceBack Yas Marina bounceback.ae

02 565 1212

Mediclinic Al Noor Hospital Various locations 800 26422 alnoorhospital.com

02 626 5722

NMC Speciality Hospital Madinat Zayed 02 633 2255 nmc.ae Universal Hospital Al Rowdah 02 599 9555 universalhospitals.com

Corniche Maternity Hospital Al Danah 02 672 4900 seha.ae

02 633 5522

‫فصول ما قبل وبعد الوالدة‬

Maternity Pre & Post Natal Classes Abu Dhabi Mums Group The Dome @ Rawdhat abudhabimums.ae Advantage Sports UAE Various locations 02 679 2156 advantagesportsuae.com Baby At Home manzilhealth.ae

800 626 945

Burjeel Hospital Al Dhafrah burjeel.com

02 508 5555

Bodytree Studio Al Karamah 02 443 4448 bodytreestudio.com Corniche Maternity Hospital Ante Natal Class Al Danah 02 811 7777 seha.ae Danat Al Emarat Hospital Abu Dhabi Gate City 02 614 9999 danatalemarat.ae/ Let’s Go Yoga Various Locations 050 349 2336 letsgoyogame.com ‫القبالة‬

Midwifery BAYTI Home Healthcare LLC baytihhc.com 02 628 0888 Karen Wilmot The Virtual Midwife thevirtualmidwife.com ‫أخصائيي البصريات‬ Opticians

Al Jaber Optical Various locations aljaberoptical.com Yateem Opticians Various Locations yateemgroup.com

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Physiotherapists

Franco Emirian Patrick Milton Al Danah

International Knee and Joint Centre David Baston Al Dhafra 02 444 6600 knee.ae Perfect Balance Reem Island perfectbalance.ae

02 4413316

The Doctor’s Medical Center Al Khalidiya 02 666 3378 thedoctorsmedicalcenter.ae ‫املستشفيات اخلاصة‬

Private Hospitals Ahalia Hospital Hamdan Mussafah ahaliagroup.com

02 626 2666 800 66666

Brightpoint Royal Women’s Hospital Al Mushrif 800 7676 brightpoint.ae Burjeel Hospital Al Dhafrah 02 508 5555 burjeel.com Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Al Maryah Island 800 8 2223 clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae Danat Al Emarat Hospital Abu Dhabi Gate City 02 614 9999 danatalemarat.ae/ Gulf Diagnostic Center Hospital Al Bateen 02 417 7222 gdc-hospital.com HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center Al Bateen 02 666 0363 hplus.ae/diabetes-endocrinology/

HealthPlus Fertility Center Al Karamah 02 643 3494 hplus.ae/fertility/

‫املستشفيات العامة‬

Public Hospitals

Al Mafraq Hospital Al Mafraq mafraqhospital.ae

02 501 1111

Corniche Hospital Al Danah 02 672 4900 cornichehospital.ae Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Al Wahda 02 819 0000 skmc.ae ‫الرعاية الصحية املتخصصة‬

Elyzee Medical Center City Centre 02 566 4222 elyzeemc.com Exeter Medical Center Bone & Joint Health Al Bateen 02 635 4321 exetermedicalcenter.com Gulf Diagnostic Center Al Bateen 02 417 7222 gdc-hospital.com HealthPlus Diabetes & Endocrinology Center Al Bateen 02 666 0363 hplus.ae HealthPlus Fertility Center Al Karamah 02 643 3494 hplus.ae Intercare Health Center Marina Village 02 639 0080 intercare-health.com International Chiropractic Specialty Center Al Markaziyah 02 634 5162 chiropracticUAE.com King’s College Hospital Clinic Al Khalidiyah 02 501 4000 kchclinics.com

Specialist Healthcare

Lisa Laws Hypnotherapy 055 771 2857 lisalawscoaching.com

Abu Dhabi Knee and Sports Medicine Centre Zayed Sports City 02 492 9000 healthpoint.ae

Lotus Holistic Center Khalifa City 02 557 9801 lotusholistic.ae

Acupuncture Gulf Chinese Medical Centre Al Markaziyah West 02 634 3538 gulfchinesemedical.net American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology Al Rowdah 02 697 9999 americancenteruae.com

WHO YOU GONNA CALL?

Here are the main emergency Numbers in the UAE in case you need some assistance:

American Center for Special Abilities (ACSA) Al Rowdah 02 666 5545 acsa.ae

999 POLICE

Bodyworx Medical Centre Al Dhafrah 02 641 9961 bodyworx.ae Corpofino Dermatology Al Danah 02 639 6991 corpofino.me

996 COAST GUARD

CosmeSurge Khalifa City Al Rowdah cosmesurge.com

998 AMBULANCE 997 FIRE DEPARTMENT

02 557 2220 02 446 6648

SUMMER 2019

YALLA COMMUNITY

AusBG: IN FOCUS

One way to network in Abu Dhabi is to join a business group. Whether you hail from Australia or not, Kate Midttun explains why the Australian Business Group (AusBG) is a great place to get connected. up. Some are already based in the UAE and looking for networking opportunities, others are coming in from Australia and want to be introduced to people who can enable them. We have members that are well placed to help companies with anything from company establishment, legal frameworks, financial planning, marketing, through to strategy and exit planning. This in conjunction with our state and industry focused board members can really make a big difference for small businesses.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF JOINING AusBG? DO YOU HAVE TO BE AN AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TO JOIN?

We have a great community who are really engaged. You can turn up to any of our events and be sure you’re going to be welcomed and meet new people, whatever your priorities are. You don’t need to be Australian to join, just have an interest in being involved with the Australian community. For some people they’re expats from other countries but have lived in Australia so want to retain the connection, others just like the way Australian work, and then of course we do have the full-fledged Australian companies registered in both countries. Then there’s the tangible benefits like discounts and member rewards which actually counter the cost of membership in a matter of weeks. Learn more about the Australian Business Group at Ausbg.net

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE AusBG IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY?

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Australian business group aims to connect Australians to business and business to Australians in the UAE. We do that through informing people through newsletters, holding events that are either networking, diplomatic and knowledge, and introductions to people within the community. We also collaborate with other business groups for events, so it means that people have the opportunity to connect both within the Australian community and further afield when it’s relevant to them.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR PLANS FOR YOUR NEW ROLE AS CHAIRPERSON AT AusBG?

One of the initiatives I’ve started is asking board members to nominate for a state or territory, industry or strategic priority (for example, defence, finance, government relations, or Expo 2020) so that they become the link between the trade commissioners and the members. In this way, members have a direct contact to talk to about specific regions or priorities. We’ve just set up the foundations of this, so we’ll run some networking sessions on this in the next few months. Otherwise, we have a clear focus on delivering value for our members, our membership and event attendance is increasing so I think we’re on the right track!

WHAT IS AusBG’S ROLE WHEN IT COMES TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESSES? We are usually the first port of call when people are looking to set

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SPECIALIZED CHILDCARE, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY At Danat Al Emarat, we ensure you have access to comprehensive care for your child, from birth to adolescence. Our state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level III caters to ill and premature newborns in need of breathing and nutrition support using specialized equipment, such as function monitoring and body cooling machines. Our care continues in the Pediatrics Center, providing the comprehensive care your child needs, including: Pediatrics Neonatology Pediatric Cardiology Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) Pediatric Ophthalmology

Psychiatry Speech Language Therapy Dietetics & Nutrition

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