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		<title>Spring for kids in dubai</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 17:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>renuka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring time has arrived, and parents are preparing for some fun filled half-term holidays for their kids.  Dubai, as every year, has organized some very special events and provided numerous facilities to keep children entertained.  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2172" title="kids-in-pool4-1" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/kids-in-pool4-1-300x200.jpg" alt="kids-in-pool4-1" width="200" height="200" />Spring time has arrived, and parents are preparing for some fun filled half-term holidays for their kids.  Dubai, as every year, has organized some very special events and provided numerous facilities to keep children entertained.  There is lots of sport academies, in which parents can even get their kids involved with some educational and constructive activities.<span id="more-2171"></span></p>
<p><strong>A few of different options for kids are:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Kids Island Nursery: </strong><br />
For kids aged between 2-5 years old, Kids Island Nursery offers a beautifully creative fun filled ground for boys and girls. The camp includes a number of art and craft activities, storytelling,  as well as singing and dancing lessons.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2173" title="lesko_puppet_2" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/lesko_puppet_2-248x300.jpg" alt="lesko_puppet_2" width="168" height="200" />Favorite Things:</strong><br />
Starts from 4th April to 15th April, Favorite things camp is situated in the Dubai Marina Mall. The camp offers a variety of interesting activities such as art and craft, puppet shows, story telling, magicians, cookery classes and different types of fascinating science sessions. The camp also includes free access to the play area and lunch.</p>
<p><strong>Science Camp:</strong><br />
This is a place for kids who love science. This is a five days camp for children from 5 to 12 years, who would love to build a bridge or explore some crazy chemistry experiment. The camp starts from 4th April to 8th April. The second session is from 11th April to 15th April.</p>
<p><strong>Active Sports Academy:</strong><br />
The Regent International School and Pharaoh’s Club attract kids for the participation of different activities such as arts and crafts, karaoke, painting, yoga, gymnastics, drama, swimming and lot more.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-2174" title="1444_600_280_crop_941a0" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/1444_600_280_crop_941a0-300x140.jpg" alt="1444_600_280_crop_941a0" width="300" height="140" />Football Camp:</strong><br />
Held at the Wellington International School, Football Camp is for kids who appreciate the game. Starts from 4th April to 8th April, all the coaching sessions are managed by EA Sports. Kids are made to concentrate on different skills, drills and competitions.</p>
<p><strong>Clark Francis Tennis: </strong><br />
All the young tennis lovers can spoil themselves by playing their favorite sport in between 4th April to 8th April and from 11th April to 15th April, at the Aviation Club. The camp includes fitness training, lessons in coordination and team games. The very young players are also allowed to play matches. Children in between 4 to 14 years are allowed to attend the camp.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2176" title="KoyaHands" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/KoyaHands-300x206.jpg" alt="KoyaHands" width="300" height="206" />Finishing Touch: </strong><br />
Held at the knowledge village, the Finishing Touch camp concentrates in improving the kids’ confidence, body language and posture along with restraining rude behavior. Furthermore, the camp also teaches the kids how to eat with a knife and fork, to eat difficult food easily and quietly, and to address invitation notes or thank you notes. The camp starts from 1st April and lasts till 10th April and is for kids aged between 7-12 years.</p>
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		<title>Sports in UAE</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>renuka</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A country full of golden sand dunes of the desert, there are a variety of sports, other than camel and horse racing, played in the United Arab Emirates. Also, there are a lot of main international sporting events taking place in Dubai and UAE all round the year and your hotel or travel agent can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A country full of golden sand dunes of the desert, there are a variety of sports, other than camel and horse racing, played in the United Arab Emirates. Also, there are a lot of main international sporting events taking place in Dubai and UAE all round the year and your hotel or travel agent can help you out in getting the tickets of various sporting events hosted in UAE. If you are tired of lying down at the pool or on the bed of your hotel and if you wish to play the sports then don’t worry as there are a lot of sporting and recreational activities conducted by a lot of tour companies for the tourists. Don’t miss running in the Dubai Marathon if you are fit and healthy!<span id="more-1600"></span></p>
<p><strong><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1603" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Horse-Riding-300x252.jpg" alt="Horse Riding" width="300" height="252" />Horse Racing</strong><br />
Horse racing is a more popular as compared to camel racing in the UAE. Horse racing can be enjoyed at most of the major clubs. The Dubai World Cup horse race is the world’s richest horse race and can be revered in Dubai. People can also enjoy horse riding at the various clubs and the essential equipments are provided on request. Also, there are lessons conducted for the interested. The Abu Dhabi Tourist Club, Abu Dhabi Hunting &amp; Equestrian Club, Ajman Equestrian Club, Club Joumana, Jebel Ali Equestrian Club, Sharjah Equestrian &amp; Racing Club and the Umm al-Qaiwain Marine Club and Riding Centre are a few of the horse racing clubs located in UAE. Have an exclusive look of the <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a title="Meydan race course city" href="http://www.dubai.com/videos/" target="_blank">Meydan Race Course City</a></strong></span> which will be inaugurated during the 2010 World Cup and is touted to be the largest one in the current horse racing scenario.</p>
<p><strong>Football</strong><br />
Football or soccer is one of the most popular and favourite sport after Camel racing and Horse racing. There are a lot of stadiums spread across UAE. Zayed Sports City is the largest sports complex in the country.</p>
<p><strong>Cricket</strong><br />
As most of the population in UAE comes from the Indian sub-continent, cricket is easily become the popular sport in the country. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium hosts the annual matches for the cricket world cup.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1616" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Camel-Racing1.jpg" alt="Camel Racing" width="300" height="197" />Camel Racing</strong><br />
Generally takes place on weekend’s mornings in winter, Camel racing is a different sport and has become an essential part of the UAE tradition. The race takes place on special tracks and the atmosphere is completely enthusiastic during public holidays. Al Wathba Racetrack, Al Ain Racetrack and Nad al-Sheba camel track are a few of the racetracks located in UAE.</p>
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<p><strong>Golf</strong><br />
UAE has many golf courses and three of them are PGA championship golf courses. Almost all of the courses are managed by the UAE Golf Association and most of them are also found in the major hotels of the country. Dubai Desert Classic event takes place in Dubai and is marked by the world’s best golf players.</p>
<p><strong>Tennis</strong><br />
The popularity of Tennis is taking its pitch high up and there are a lot of private clubs and hotels hosting their own tennis courts. The annual Dubai Tennis Championships is hosted in Dubai and is a WTA and ATP event wherein the top tennis players compete.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1608" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/car-rally-300x199.jpg" alt="car rally" width="300" height="199" /><strong>Car Rallying</strong><br />
Most of the cars rallying events in UAE are organized by the Emirates Motor Sports Federation. The Desert Challenge is always held in the first week of December.</p>
<p><strong>Polo</strong><br />
Dubai Polo Club offers a chance to play polo for the polo lovers. They also provide all the equipments on rent. The polo season is hosted in the country in between Mid-October to April.</p>
<p><strong>Rugby</strong><br />
Rugby fans can play and enjoy watching rugby matches held throughout the year across the country. Dubai hosts Six Nations Rugby Tournament in April and Dubai Rugby Sevens in November and December.</p>
<p><strong>Rock Climbing</strong><br />
There are some interesting rock-climbing routes on the UAE Mountains. Also, you can try out indoor climbing at the Pharaohs Club, Qud al-Mehta and Pyramids in Dubai.</p>
<p><strong><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1610" src="http://blog.dubai.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sailing-229x300.jpg" alt="sailing" width="229" height="300" />Sailing</strong><br />
There are a lot of beach clubs and hotels offering an option of sailing through the waters of the Gulf for the short-time visitors of the UAE. For a true experience you can endow the sailing dhows or wooden crafts swaying off across the Indian Ocean. Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club, Abu Dhabi Catamaran Association, Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, Dubai International Marine Club and the UAQ Tourist Club provide sailing equipments for the sailors.</p>
<p><strong>Ice-Skating</strong><br />
You can enjoy ice-skating when the sun always shines in the country. The Abu Dhabi Tourist Club has got a big ice-skating rink with floodlights and TV screens. Dubai has got two ice rinks, Hyatt Regency Galleria and Al Nasr Leisureland and you need to check for the activities before going.</p>
<p><strong>Other Sports</strong><br />
Besides the common sports you can enjoy bowling, polo, rock climbing, canoeing, athletics, chess, archery and much more. Popular water sports include boat racing, powerboat racing and jet skiing.</p>
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