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On World Environment Day, Aldar launched its green living initiative GREEN ME across all communities and business entities, aimed at raising awareness about the importance of paperless way of life.

As part of the GREEN ME initiative, children were invited to the Arts and Crafts session at Gardens Plaza on the 5th of June. The event aimed at inculcating a sense of environmental awareness among the children, encouraging them to bring old newspapers to recycle.

How to Go PaPerleSS at HomeWhy should you go paperless? The short answer, yes but it’s very difficult. With some diligence and flexibility to change your old ways, you can have a pretty big impact.

Consider the following tips:

1. Avoid using paper towels and napkins; opt for washable cloth towels and handkerchiefs. With the proliferation of clothes washers, washing them is no longer a chore.

2. Reduce or eliminate your newspaper and magazine subscriptions. Opt for digital versions and use online resources as much as possible. Besides saving trees, you’ll have less clutter and pay less. You also get the ability to search effortlessly and you can archive electronically if you need to save the information, at all.

3. Use your local public library. You can read books, magazines, and newspapers at no cost to you and leave them for other patrons’ use when you’re done.

4. Switch to paperless statements and bills. Most of utility providers and banks now offer the service for free.

5. Get a tablet pc. This is like a notebook except you can write directly on the screen with the attached stylus pen.

6. Pay your bills online. In most cases, it’s also free and has the added benefit of never missing a payment because your check got lost in the mail. You’ll also have a record of having made each payment in case something does go wrong.

7. Get yourself off mailing lists. Catalogues, sales circulars, and any number of other advertisements still clutter many mailboxes.

8. Begin archiving your current paper data:• Scan at a quality low enough so that the files aren’t

huge, but high enough so that your printout will be useful as a copy of the original document. Usually 300dpi is adequate unless you’re archiving photos. Use greyscale scanning to save even more memory.

• Do not save your documents in JPG format, because jpg’s lousy compression creates artifacts that may make your document unreadable and unusable. Use PNG compression for pixel-accurate scans.

• Use a database program that uses keywords to help you organize your scans. For every scan you add to your database, use keywords that mean something to you, like “house payment July 08” or “car insurance statement 20090201.” This will allow you to do a search of keywords to locate a document if you need it for something.

• Use your printer only when you “need” a paper copy of something. Some people, once they go “paperless,” end up printing everything out and having a hard copy anyway. Avoid this.

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Now that you’ve read through some of the solutions, it’s time you use some of this arsenal for your own betterment.

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Al Zeina Community Management hosted the first Meet and Greet event on 14 June 2012 at the Al Zeina library. It’s a social community event where the residents can meet and get to know each other on a more personal level and also to introduce the community management team. 33 residents participated in this event. The community management team did a presentation to the residents on Aldar Estates’ scope of work, achievements and plan for Q3 & Q4, followed by questions and answers. Over all the response from the participants was very positive; many recommended having such social events more frequently. Residents were requested to fill up the Customer satisfaction survey forms which were made available at the venue.

Aldar Communities celebrated the Father’s Day on Monday June 18, 2012 in the Community Hall at Al Raha Gardens.

Al Raha Mall, P.O. Box: 4048, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.,Tel: 02-5562229 Fax: 02-5561786, www.al-rahamall.com, www.facebook.com/alrahashoppingmall




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ALDAR played host to the local tradition of Qarqe’an in July 5, 2012 at Garden Plaza Community Hall, with children and families distributing and collecting sweets as part of the lead up to Ramadan. Kids could also take part in arts and craft sessions.

Qarqe’an is an annual tradition practiced in some Arabic Countries especially in Gulf Countries. Children grab their bags in the middle of mid Shaaban (the month prior Ramadan) and knock on the neighborhood doors singing traditional songs to get candies, sweets and nuts. The tradition has been cherished for hundreds of years. tradItIon

Children gather in small choir groups in front of a home and sing. The song is intended to call on Allah to bless the youngest child of the family, to keep him or her healthy so that the family will remain happy. The more they sing, the more nuts and sweets they receive. The Qarqe’an tradition is intended to spread love, happiness and affection among adults and children.




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al ZeInalIFe GUardSWhile some people assume that a pool or beach lifeguard essentially shows up for work and does nothing except assist swimmers who are in distress, the fact is that lifeguard jobs involve a number of tasks. A primary focus of every lifeguard is the safety of every person using the facility during his or her shift. From this perspective, the lifeguard functions as the authority figure around the pool, making sure that the rules and regulations that apply to using the facilities are being observed by all the users. The lifeguard has the authority to eject anyone from the pool if their behaviour becomes unruly and is a threat to the safety of everyone else at the pool.

The pool lifeguard is also often called upon to teach basic pool safety not only for the kids but also for the grown ups.

This can involve everything from working with them to ensure they know how to use the floating / safety devices properly, reminding users and their guest to not run along the edges of the pool, etc... Al Zeina has a team of 10 certified life guards, well-trained in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) out of which 6 are assigned for the pools in every precinct, 3 for the beach and one is a reliever. They are on duty during the communal pool operating hours (10:00hrs to 22:00hrs) and beach operating hours from 08:00hrs to 20:00hrs.

BeacH VolleY BallWe are happy to announce that the beach volleyball net has been installed at Al Zeina beach front; opposite to Precinct B. Volleyball court boundary line and balls can be collected from C1 – 04 concierge reception by logging your name, precinct and apartment number in the log book along with your valid UAE ID.

We also would like to inform you that the beach volleyball tournament is planned closer to winter months and if you have a team or would like to form one, kindly send us the below details to [email protected]

nameageapartment no/Precinct noValid e-mail/contact numberadditional Information

This information will help us to form teams, arrange training schedules and provide additional portable beach volleyball courts along with other required assistance.

end oF deFect lIaBIlItY PerIodThe Defect liability period for Phase I (precinct C, D & E) ends on 27July 2012 and the home owners are notified via community portal and through registered mail. The DLP is a warranty against defects in the unit and it does not cover wear and tear, misuse, accidental damages or periodic preventative maintenance of the unit and its facilities.

In order to maintain the quality of your unit, it is recommended to have an internal maintenance agreement with any of the below approved service providers who will render essential periodic PPM and servicing such as A/C filter cleaning, plumbing, sewage and electrical. These contractors have undergone a vigorous tendering process with Aldar and have shown their capabilities to provide the required level of service to the units based on a pre-defined scope of work that was designed in line with the method statements of the installing contractors.

waSte dISPoSal SYStemThe waste disposal system has been activated on the development. Residents are requested to make use of this facility in an appropriate manner in order to avoid chute blockages which not only leave bad smells on the residential levels but also result in incurring additional cost. We therefore urge and request you to co-operate and follow below instructions before using the system, for the benefit and convenience of everyone.

• Please gather your garbage in properly secured garbage bags and dispose of them down the chute.

• Boxes, cartons and metallic objects are not to be disposed in the chute as they will block and damage the system installed in the building.

• Boxes and cartons should be flattened, glass and metallic objects should be kept in separate bags, and placed neatly in the garbage room for removal.

Our aim is to ensure the safety and comfort of all our residents within the community. In the event that you have any concern or a cause for complaint about any activity or incident within the community, we encourage you to contact Aldar Customer Service.

car ParKInGIt has been noticed that some of the residents are not parking their vehicles in their designated parking areas causing a lot of inconvenience to the other residents. We would like to request everyone to refrain from parking their cars at the wrong parking spots; failure to do will result in towing or clamping of vehicles at the owner’s expense.

Please note that vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk and responsibility. The managing agent of the community shall not be held liablefor any loss or any damage of whatever nature which the owner or any person claiming through or under him, may suffer in consequence of his vehicle being parked in the car parking area. This includes, but is not limited to, fire, theft, or collision damage to vehicles.

al raHa GardenSKHalIFa a InterSectIon There is a new intersection opened on the corner of 16th Street and 3rd Street outside the Al Raha Gardens community on the southside. This junction helps tremendously with the access to and from the Yasmina, Sidra, Samra, Mariah and Muneera Communities as there is no longer the long drive to one of the roundabouts at Yasmina School and Al Raha International Schools when changing direction or trying to access Khalifa A.




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Large, green clothing boxes have been located across all Aldar residential communities in May supplied by Gulf States Recycling (GSR).

GSR was created in response to the findings of a research into how people in the UAE dispose of their of unwanted clothing and shoes. The findings showed that 70% were throwing them into the garbage, 20% said they gave to charities and 10% gave it to family members or friends. The 70% who were throwing them into the garbage is a high percentage of unnecessary waste and in our mind is a sin because people in developing countries who cannot afford to buy new clothes and footwear can re-use these clothes. The results encourage developing this new recycling initiative in the UAE.

The clothing donation boxes will contribute to the support of philanthropic institutions such as Red Crescent, Dubai Women and Children Foundation.

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Why Textile RecyclingTextile recycling has many environmental and economic benefits:

• It minimizes the need for many polluting and energy intensive processes that are used to make textiles from fresh materials.

• The requirement of landfill space is reduced. Textiles lead to many problems in landfill. Synthetic fibers don’t decompose. Woolen garments do decompose but produce methane, which contributes to global warming.

• Pressure on fresh resources will be reduced (through reducing the amount of raw materials needed to manufacture clothes).

• Reducing pollution and saving energy.• Demand is reduced for textile chemicals like dyes and

fixing agents.

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Ninety nine per cent of used clothes are recyclable; Recycling of textiles can give a new lease of life to old clothes, shoes, bed linings..

It not only reduces the amount of waste going into landfill but also creates much needed employment opportunities and re-use of these clothing in developing countries.

The creation of employment is through the sales of used clothing which is done in local markets, as this is a much needed products because the un affordability to buy new clothes.

The recovery of textile and clothing for recycling provides both environmental and economic benefits.• clothing & textile reduces the need for landfill space

Synthetic fiber products will not decompose in the landfill Woollen garments do decompose but they also produce methane which contributes to global warming

• clothing & textile recycling reduces pressure on virgin resourcesRecycled clothing does not require the use of new textile resources such as cotton or wool.

• clothing & textile recycling saves energy and reduces pollutionRecycling saves on energy consumption when processing

• clothes & textile recycling reduces the demand for dyes and fixing agentsThis in turn reduces the problems caused by their use and manufacture

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SaFetY In tHe HomeEach year thousands of incidents occur at home, many of which cause serious injuries and even death to loved ones. More accidents happen at home than anywhere else particularly to children under 5 years and the elderly, 65+ years. The largest number of accidents occurs in the living/dining room; however, the most serious accidents happen in the kitchen and on the stairs. Health and Safety precautions are not just for the Workplace and generally cost nothing more than a few thoughts and actions. The following are some basic points which can be applied to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe and secure.

Safety Tips: do’s1. Do consider fitting child locks to windows so they wouldn’t

open more than 100mm. (If not already fitted)2. Do clean up spills quickly to minimize slippage and trips.3. Do use the correct tools, such as step ladders, when

changing light bulbs or working at a height. Always follow the manufacturers’ instructions.

4. Do fit smoke alarms, if not already fitted. Test them weekly.5. Do ensure young children are supervised at all times.6. Do ensure all medication, plant treatment products and

harmful cleaning products are kept out of the reach of children.

7. Do know where the nearest fire extinguisher is and read the instructions to ensure you know how to us it.

8. Do ensure gas appliances are regularly inspected by the service provider.

9. Do hold onto the hand rail when walking up and down stairs.

10. Do report all major defects in common areas to the onsite Management Team.

do not’s1. Do not place furniture and other items such as plant pots

immediately beside a balcony wall or edge. This stops children from climbing up to look over the hand rail.

2. Do not have trailing cables across the floor especially doorways.

3. Do not use electrical items with frayed cables or cracked plugs.

4. Do not make home-made modifications to electrical items unless you are a qualified and competent electrician.

5. Do not overload electrical sockets. Avoid using electrical adaptors.

6. Do not leave young children (e.g. under 6 yrs) unsupervised at the swimming pool even for the shortest of periods.

7. Do not leave candles burning unattended.8. Do not leave handles of cooking utensils overhanging from

the cooker.

Useful websites:www.rospa.com - Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) (UK)www.homesafetycouncil.org - Home Safety Council (USA)www.gulfnews.com - Gulf News (Awareness posters home safety campaign) (UAE)




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The easiest way to lift yourself up from a stressful and tiring routine is to do something that you truly enjoy. In this issue CONNECT brings you 4 easy ways to bust that stress away. Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy!

warm cup of tea: A research conducted in England shows that tea drinkers are likely to have lower levels of cortisol, also known as the ‘stress hormone’ which is involved in response to stress and anxiety. Relax your mind with a soothing cup of tea and tune yourself to a healthy and happy lifestyle.

taste of music: Wake yourself up with your favourite song and feel great about the day ahead of you. Music can be used in many ways to relieve stress and be a positive addition to your day to day activities. As a matter of fact, music therapy is a growing scientific research that uses music to improve emotional and social well-being.

Breath of nature: A closed environment can restrict yourself from feeling better even if you wanted to. Take a walk along the corniche or the park and connect with nature. A weekend trip to Hatta or the Hajar Mountains will take your mind off your stressful routine and guarantee a fresh start.

Great big laugh: When you feel good about yourself, remember to have a hearty laugh. This will help lower your blood pressure and immediately uplift your overall mindset. When you’re feeling down, a good funny movie is an absolute necessity to chase away the blues!

Staying hydrated is critical if you’re physically active in hot weather. But individuals have different hydration needs, so you need to assess your personal sweat rate, according to Brendon McDermott at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

“Sweat rate is very simple to calculate: weigh yourself before exercise, with as little clothing as possible; exercise for half an hour and don’t drink or use the bathroom for that half hour; weigh yourself again, wearing the same amount of clothing to see how much you’ve lost” he explained in a university news release.

If you’ve lost a pound, for example, that translates to about 16 ounces of fluid that you’ll need to replace. Sports organizations suggest dividing your total by four to see how much water you need to drink every fifteen minutes while exercising to replace your lost fluids.

When exercising in hot weather, you should be well-hydrated when you begin your exercise and fluids should be readily accessible during your activity. Don’t wait until you feel parched before you drink, because the thirst mechanism isn’t triggered until you’re two percent dehydrated, said McDermott, assistant professor, clinical coordinator for graduate athletic training program and co-director of the applied physiology laboratory.

Having cool fluids on hand may encourage you to drink during activity in hot weather. If you’re playing sports or exercising for longer than an hour, you may require sports drinks.

You can also monitor your hydration status by a tried-and-true method: checking the colour of your urine.

“It should have a light yellow tinge to it. lemonade is much better than apple juice. and if you’re delving into the ice tea realm, it’s time to drink” said McDermott, who noted that it’s normal to have darker urine in the morning.

After your activity, it’s important to rehydrate as soon as possible within 30 minutes, he advised.

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Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region (Al Gharbia) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and the President of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the 10th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2012), will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Organized by the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the Exhibition will run from the 5th to the 8th of September.

ADIHEX is an annual event organized by Abu Dhabi. It has won a distinguished position and international recognition. The event succeeded as an artistic, heritage, environmental and cultural phenomenon that assimilates the economic aspect, which is necessary to ensure the continuity of any event regardless of the nobility of its aims. ADIHEX has gained a huge popularity in the whole region and has been characterized by the conclusion of major deals and the signing of large contracts. At the same time, ADIHEX has been aiming at raising awareness about the concept of sustainable hunting, which is one of the event’s major concerns. Organizers have been keen on promoting the event in a way that reflects Abu Dhabi’s eminent position on the international level.

On both the regional and international levels, ADIHEX has become a rare opportunity to promote sustainable hunting, and has turned into a forum for the advocates of environmental conservation, hunting enthusiasts, poets and artists. The unique standing enjoyed by falconry and equestrian in the Arabian Peninsula is no secret. These activities have become a symbol of the deep-rooted Arab civilization, which combines sports, courage, manhood, environmental conservation, compassion towards birds and animals, noble qualities and all the values that characterize Arabs since ancient times.

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laYlat al QadrProphet Mohammad (PBUH) said Laylat Al Qadr occurs during the last ten days of Ramadan, but it is highly speculated that it is either on the 25th or 27th night of Ramadan.

What makes Laylat Al Qadr special is that it is supposed to be the night when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). This night also has an entire surah (chapter) dedicated to it in the Quran. The surah states Laylat Al Qadr is better than 1,000 months, which means the good deeds performed on this night are multiplied by 30,000 or it is as if such work had been performed over 82 years. On this night, angels descend to earth to register people’s deeds. It is reported that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) said: “Whoever stays up [in prayer and remembrance of Allah] on the Night of Qadr, fully believing [in Allah’s promise of reward] and hoping to seek reward, he shall be forgiven for his past sins.”

ZaKat al FItrMuslims are also obligated to give poor people a set amount of money called ‘Zakat Al Fitr’, which is meant to be used to help those less fortunate buy food and new clothes so they too can enjoy the celebration. The head of the household may pay the required amount for the other members of the house.

Zakat Al Fitr is required of everyone who fasted, disregarding their age and social status. Paying Zakat Al Fitr becomes obligatory from sunset of the last day of Ramadan and remains obligatory until the beginning of Eid prayer. One can pay it before the last day of Ramadan. Not paying it is considered a sin. The set amount

ItIKaF During the last ten days of Ramadan, some men and women commit to itikaf (seclusion) in the mosque. They detach themselves from the materialistic world and dedicate all their time to get closer to Allah.

Itikaf can only be observed in a mosque and not in a prayer room in a house as it is not considered a mosque.

eId As Ramadan comes to a close, Muslims prepare for the joyous celebration that follows. It is Eid Al Fitr, which literally translates into ‘The Festival of Ending the Fast.’

Eid Al Fitr is a three-day celebration that follows Ramadan. Muslims wear their best clothes, prepare food and sweets and spend these days with their family and friends.

In Islamic countries Eid Al Fitr is a public holiday. Since Eid Al Fitr is the day of celebration of the end of the fast, it is preferable to eat before going to the Eid prayer.

al eId PraYerThe special Eid prayer is performed in the morning and is held in congregation in mosques or open areas. Eid prayers are not compulsory but are strongly recommended. One cannot perform Eid prayer at home, because it has to be prayed in congregations behind an imam (prayer leader).

Eid Prayer is different from the daily prayers that every Muslim is required to perform. The prayer is followed by a khutba (address), so one should not leave directly after prayer.

After the khutba is over, people get together to enjoy these blessed days in parks or at each other’s houses.

eId celeBratIonS Children are usually given gifts or cash during Eid, from both family and family friends. These are called ‘Eidiya’ and can range from as little as a few dirhams to as much as Dh1,000.

Mothers often send out their children to give the neighbors gifts, including homemade sweets and biscuits in the spirit of Eid.

During the last ten days of Ramadan, Muslims around the world seek to observe Laylat Al Qadr. Muslims also get ready for Eid Al Fitr.

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ramadan & eId FeStIVal 201229 July, 2012 - 19 August, 2012 03:00 AM - 08:00 PMVenue: ADNEC

aBU dHaBI InternatIonal HUntInG & eQUeStrIan eXHIBItIon 2012Date: 05 - 08 September, 2012 Time: 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM Venue: ADNEC

Uae Jet SKI cHamPIonSHIP (Heat 1)Date: 14 September, 2012 Time: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Venue: Breakwater

IFtar daYDate: 1st August 2012 Time: 06:30 - 08:30 PMVenue: Crowne Plaza Yas island Al Diyafa Ballroom

Flea marKetAldar Community Bazaar & Flea market DayDate: 28th September 2012 Time: 12:00 pm - 08:00 PMVenue: Du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

The popular exhibition combines a consumer show with traditional celebration. The event showcases family-friendly consumer goods, unique gift items, Arabic food, toys and games, as well as traditional song and dance to bring in the festivity and an ambiance of togetherness during the month of Ramadan.



During the Ramadan season, Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island is hosting a unique art exhibition for the first time on Yas Island. Various artists, locals and internationals, will exhibit their art and share their passion over the holy month for an informal celebration10% of the sales will go to our charity, Hadam center. The Emirates Fine Arts Society, Desiree Rader, Archana R.D King, Abdul Gafoor, Pankaj Sha from Gulf images and many others will exhibit from the 20th of July until the 20th of August 2012. Photography, painting, calligraphy ... just pop in Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island and check out this amazing event, free entrance for all. Break your fast in style and treat yourself to an authentic Iftar experience for only aed 105 ++. • Expiry date: 20th August 2012• Venue address and telephone number

Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas IslandYas Plaza, Yas Island PO Box 93725Abu Dhabi, UAE, T: + 971 2 656 200

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SoHoUr at ataYeB (a la carte) Throughout Ramadan Yas Viceroy’s award winning Arabic restaurant, Atayeb, will play host to a delectable Sohour a la carte menu set amongst a backdrop of traditional Arabic decorations and Kanoun music. Included on the menu are favourites such as Labneh with mint, Machdous and Oriental Style Potato Salad. Hot dishes of Sambousek Jebneh and Foul Medammes, Chicken Shawarma and Grilled Shish Taouk will also be available. For desert treat yourself to Assorted Dates, Muhalabiya and Kataif. There will be backgammon and card games available. (Shisha available)

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YaS VIceroY aBU dHaBI ramadan oFFerIFtar BUFFet at orIGInSBreak the fast this year at one of Abu Dhabi’s most acclaimed all-day dining experiences, Origins at Yas Viceroy. Begin the time honoured Arabic tradition of breaking the fast with Jallab, Tamer Hindi, Kamer Aldein, Laban Earan, Karkadé juices and Plain and Stuffed Dates. Classic Arabic family dishes of Sambousek Jebneh and Fatayer Sabanekh alongside traditional oriental mixed grill including Shish Taouk, Lamb kebab, Kofta kebab and Garlic Prawns will be sure to please. Finish on a sweet note with Date Pudding, Date Toffee Cake, Kunafa Cheese and Umm Ali.

Price is aed185++ including soft drinks and ramadan juices

eId BUFFet at orIGInSThis Eid, Origins at Yas Viceroy will offer guests the opportunity to celebrate the end of Ramadan among the most striking of sceneries, Yas Island. Mix modern surroundings with traditional cuisine and sample the wide array of Pan-Arabic dishes such as; Babaganoush, Hommus, Muhammara, Mutabel and Fattoush. From the Oriental Hot Mezzeh; Sambousek Jebneh, Fatayer Sabanekh, Kibbeh Sajeyah and Falafel will be sure to satisfy even the most discerning guests. Be sure to try the customary Whole Roasted Baby Lamb Ouzi with oriental rice and finish off with sweets such as Halawiyat al Jiban, Umali and Date Mamul.

Price is aed250++ including soft drinks and the above mentioned ramadan juices, children below the age of 11 eat for half price, below five eat for free

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Savour a wide selection of international dishes while the little ones enjoy our kid’s buffet and have fun at the kid’s activity corner with face painting, games and a whole lot more.Validity: Every Friday - Timings: 12.30pm – 4.00pmPrice: AED 150* AED 210* per person (inclusive of house or sparkling beverages) AED 75* per child (ages 6-12)

*subject to 10% service charge & 6% tourism fee

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RAMADAN 2012 AT CROWNE PLAZA ABU DHABI YAS ISLAND

an IFtar to rememBerEnjoy a traditional Iftar buffet along with international specialties and traditional drinks with your friends and family every evening during Ramadan at Jing Asia, from Iftar until 9pm. And when Iftar is over, the night goes on - enjoy shisha in the garden afterwards, while the kids play in our special kid’s club area.

Price: aed 140 per personPurchase 10 Iftars, get 2 complimentary.(Subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourist fee)

a SUHoUr to rememBerThroughout the month, join us for a traditional Suhour in Barouk restaurant. Experience the beautiful sounds of our live Oud player as you relax and dine late into the Iftar night. Enjoy Ramadan games and movies, and shisha on the terrace also.

Price: minimum charge aed 50

an eVent to rememBerCrowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island is the perfect place for get-togethers or social events during the month of Ramadan. Whether it’s a private gathering, a large corporate Iftar or Suhour event, our experienced team will organise and personalise any occasion.

Prices starting at aed 99 per person, please call 02 656 3170.For bookings and information, please contact crowne Plaza abu dhabi Yas Island restaurant reservations:tel: +971 (0)2 656 3053email: [email protected]




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day one: Arrival at Madrid Airport• Assistance and transfer to the hotel • Buffet Breakfast• Discovering Madrid (City tour includes interior entrance to Prado museum and Royal palace)• Lunch at restaurant

day two: Cordoba• Buffet Breakfast at the hotel and departure for CORDOBA • Meeting with the local guide and visit of:

- the Mosque-Cathedral- the old district- the Patios- the Roman Bridge - The Tower of Calahorra

• Lunch and back to hotel.

day three: Seville• Buffet Breakfast and departure for SEVILLE • Meeting with local guide and visit of:

- The Cathedral, a walking tour sightseeing with the Royal Alcazar- Santa Cruz District, and a bus panoramic Tour with the Spain Square- The Maria Luisa Park- EXPO 1929 & 1992 premises

• Free time for lunch and back to the hotel.

day Four: Granada• Buffet Breakfast and departure for Granada • Meeting with local guide and visit of: - Palaces- Alhambra- Alhambra’s Moorish palaces were built for the last Muslim

day one: • Upon Arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, our staff will greet you and take you to the chosen Hotel in Istanbul. • Early Check In With Extra Breakfast• Rest of the day free at leisure• Optional Tours• Suggestions:

Turkish Night with Dinner (Not included in Package) After being picked up from the hotel, dinner at first class restaurants with limited local drinks included, watching spectacular floorshow of famous belly dancers and typical Anatolian Folk Dances. You will listen to Turkish singers and groups featuring popular musical instruments.

day two: Half Day Bosphorus Tour• After Breakfast half day Bosphorus Tour• Before the cruise we will take you to the Egyptian Bazaar, known as the Spice Bazaar. The bazaar is a centuries-old market in Eminönü with many tantalizing sights and sounds, but more importantly smells and tastes.• Shops have Turkish delight, Turkish coffee, spices, dried fruits, caviar and much more...• During the Bosphorus cruise, you will be passing through the strait which divides Europe and Asia where you will admire Ottoman Palaces, fortresses, ancient wooden houses and modern residential homes.• Lunch Not Included

day three: Half Day City Tour• Breakfast• Tour starts in the Hippodrome. Walking around the Hippodrome, you can see the German Fountain, the Snake Stone and the Obelisk.

Emirs in Spain and its court, of the Nasrid dynasty. - Generalife Gardens Generalife is one of the oldest surviving Moorish gardens.- Palace of Charles

The Palace of Charles V is a Renacentist construction in Granada, southern Spain, located on the top of the hill of the Assabica, inside the Nasrid fortification of the Alhambra.

day Five: Toledo / Madrid • Santa maria• According to the legend told in the Odyssey of Homer, after the Trojan War a Greek official named Menestheus escaped with his troops through the Straits of Gibraltar and reached the Guadalete River. • EL AL ZAZAR• Old San Juan’s cemetary• Back to Madrid Overnight Stay

day Six: Departure• Breakfast at the hotel. • Transfer to the airport before your flight time All this at an amazing rate of AED 5700/ p.p.• Includes Airfare, Breakfast, transfers in Spain.

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• Afterwards we will take a short walk to the Blue Mosque, built in the 17th century, famous with its blue tiles and six minarets. • Next stop will be the Topkapı Palace, residence of former Ottoman Emperors.• Lunch Not Included

day Four: • The tour starts with a boat ride over the Marmara Sea to the Princes’ Islands, when arrived to Büyükada, the most popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, one of the pleasure islands of Byzantine Princes.• After arriving on the island, there will be a beautiful tour by phaeton (horse drawn carriage) around the island since there are no motor vehicles allowed on the islands• Lunch Not Included

day Five: • Checkout after breakfast from the hotel• Transfer to Airport

The OfferHotel p.p Sharing in doubleHotel category 4**** aed 3300Hotel category 5**** aed 3800 Including:• Air Tickets,• Accommodation• Breakfast• Sightseeing • Transfer in Turkey

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AED 5700 AED 3300

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Package not valid during holidays and fair periodsMin. 2 pax required – Arrival any week day.

day one: Como Lake Arrival at Malpensa airport in Milan. Private car transfer to Como Lake. Check in at the hotel. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the Como Lake. If you wish to, you can have a ride on the lake by boat or motorboat. Overnight.

day two: Como LakeBreakfast in hotel. Free time to relax or to book a facultative excursion Overnight.

day three: MilanBreakfast in hotel. Private transfer to Milan. Check in at the hotel. Free time to visit the city by your own or to book a tour with private guide. Overnight. day four: VeniceBreakfast in hotel. Private transfer to railway station. Transfer to Venice by train. (1 hour 30 min). Private transfer to the hotel by motorboat. Check in at the hotel in Venice Island. In the evening – the most beautiful moment of the day – you can book the romantic excursion Gondola Serenade. Overnight. day five: VeniceBreakfast in hotel. Free time to visit the city by your own or to book a tour with private guide. We suggest you to visit Murano Island, famous for his ancient glass factories. Overnight.

day six: FlorenceBreakfast in hotel. Private transfer to raylway station. Transfer to Florence by train (3 hours). Private car transfer to

Exclusive for Al Dar ResidenceLuxury Trip on the lap of Mountains

Duration: 3 nights/4daysActivities: Yoga, Cultural Sightseeing, Forest Walk, UNESCO Heritage Sites Tour, Mountain View TourBest Time: All around the yearCost per Person in DB sharing basis: aed 2800.00 Validity: 31st September, 2012

day one: Kathmandu - 1300m altitude Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu and transfer to Gokarna Forest Golf Resort – 20 minutes’ drive by our representatives. Welcome drinks on arrival and briefing of tour program by one of our representative from the company. In the evening walk into the forest surrounding the hotel. Gokarna Forest resort is located at the middle of the forest despite being situated in the capital city. Kindly note that Gokarna Forest Resort has more than 470 acres of land covered by dense forest where more than 300 deer, monkeys, birds and other wild animals are sheltered. You can walk into the forest whenever you like. You can do walking up to 6 hours to visit all around the forest which is really a big.

day two: Kathmandu SightseeingEarly in the morning before breakfast you can do yoga and meditation instructed by an expert. After breakfast, start full day sightseeing in Kathmandu at UNESCO Heritage Sites like: Swayambhu Temple –A monkey Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Bouddhanath Stupa - Biggest Stupa in the world. Then drive back to hotel. Walking around the resort in the evening.

day three: Kathmandu Free day in the hotel. You can do lot of activities like

the hotel. Check in at the hotel. Facultative walking tour with guide or visit the city by your own. Overnight.

day seven: MilanBreakfast in hotel. Transfer to Milan by train. Check in at the hotel 4*. Free time for shopping. Overnight. day eight: DepartureAfter breakfast private car transfer to MXP airport.

The offer:

rateS per person in euro dBl tPl SGl supplement

01.07.2012-31.08.2012 aed 8450 aed 5000 aed 2720

The price includes:Accomodation in 3* hotels, BB:• 2 nights in Como (Hotel Park Muble or similar)• 2 nights in Milan (Hotel Soperga or similar)• 2 nights in Venice-Mestre (Hotel Ariston or similar)• 1 night in Florence (Hotel Club or similar)

Transfers:By train (II class): Como-Milan, Milan–Venice, Venice-Florence, Florence-Milan. By car: MXP airport – Como, Milan city center – MXP airport The price does not include:• Everything not mentioned above• Air tickets

swimming, Jacuzzi, spa, Gym etc. Or you can go to city tour and shopping on your own. You can also play golf paying extra to the resort. day four: DepartureAfter breakfast, drive back to airport and departure to your country.

Cost Includes of above program:1. Transport: A/C Private Car, Airport transfers, One full day sightseeing in Kathmandu 2. Air ticket: Return air ticket on Etihad airways – Economy class (Abu Dhabi – Katmandu – Abu Dhabi)3. Accommodations: 5 Star, Kathmandu (3Ns): Gokarna Forest Golf Resort – Superior Room- can be upgraded to suit room against extra payment.4. Food and drinks: All buffet breakfasts, welcome drinks on arrival, Tea/Coffee maker in the room, two bottles of mineral water bottle in a room5. Activities in the resort: Use of Spa facilities (Indoor Swimming pool & Gymnasium) every morning, Yoga session every morning conducted by professional yoga experts, Resort’s guide will be provided to walk around the forest to see wild life and mountains 6. Taxes and entrance fees: All the applicable services charges, government taxes, entrance fees7. An experienced english guide for the city tour: Kathmanducost excludes of above program: visa fees, taxes, sightseeing not listed in the itinerary, meals not listed in the itinerary, gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc, personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional activities, surcharge if you pay with your credit card, excess baggage charge, travel insurance of the client

Rates are subject to change on availability.

AED 5000 AED 2800

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