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WHAT'S ON?

For full details, check out the ADWG website

Coffee morning guests

17-18 Jan - Kirsty Volpe, Colour & Image Consultant from House of Color will be talking to us about how important first impressions are, and how challenging it can be to dress professionally, with style, and in a way that makes us look In Focus.

24 Jan (Khalifa-A only) - Femme from Sharanis Spa will be hosting us for the morning at the Spa, giving us the latest on their products & services!

31 Jan/ 1 Feb - Synara and Tanya will be joining us to raise funds for Tanya's adoption of 3 Kenyan children. Tanya will share her experiences with us, while Synara (a Kinesiologist) will explain the benefits of Kinesiology and raffle some free sessions. Not one to miss!

7-8 Feb - Jenny will be telling us about AbuDhabiBabies.com - a recently launched online boutique selling baby & toddler products from around the globe - specialising in baby gifts & hampers.

14-15 Feb  - Gail Reading will bring her gorgeous range of handmade fascinators - just in time for the Dubai racing season! Gail also teaches ladies dressmaking for those interested...

Paspaley Pearl talks

2011 sessions TBC    

Upcoming outings

Sun 23 Jan - Mirdiff Centre (Dubai). Bus cost 80dhs 

Out & about town

now - 24 Jan - RSTW art exhibition at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Showcasing artists central to the development of contemporary art - Robert Rauschenberg, Ed Ruscha, Richard Serra, Cy Twombly, Andy Warhol and Christopher Wool. In addition to the exhibition, there are talks, film screenings & hands on workshops for all ages. Open daily 10am-10pm, free entry. See website for details.

now-25 Feb - Saadiyat Island Cultural Exhibition at Emirates Palace. Don't miss the last couple of months of this exhibit! It's really interesting to see what the plans are for Saadiyat Island

14 Jan - Tri Yas The first triathalon to be held at an F1 circuit - at Yas Marina Circuit. Registrations now open - for more info go to website 

20 Jan-20 Feb - Dubai Shopping Festival

28 Jan - Toast Sanza from 12.30pm at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club. It's a celebration of the culture, food & drinks of South Africa, New Zealand & Australia. See website for info.

2-17 Feb - Gourmet Abu Dhabi For more info check out website

10-12 Feb - Gulf Bike Week, Dubai Festival City. Expo for anyone interested in motorbikes, ATVs and all the accessories. More info online

11 Feb - Eric Clapton live at Yas Arena from 6pm. Book tickets online

11-12 Feb - Australian V8 400 race supported by GP1 Asia series at Yas Marina Circuit from 9am onward. For more info and to buy tickets, go to the  website

11-12 Feb - Dubai Bikes Expo For more info and to buy tickets, go to the  website

17 Feb - Tiesto live at Flash Forum, Yas from 10pm onwards. Book tickets online

25 Feb - Formula Drift at Yas Marina Circuit from 9am onwards. More info online

11 Mar - 30 Seconds to Mars live at Flash Forum, Yas from 7pm onwards. Book tickets online

15-20 Mar - Abu Dhabi International Book Fair at ADNEC. Want to get your book published? Or just love books & want to meet authors? With a daily cooking show, there's something for everyone! More info on the website.

16-19 Mar - Big Boys Toys expo at ADNEC from 3-11pm. Gadgets, vehicles, adventure activities - this expo has it all! See website

18 Mar - Stevie Wonder live at Yas Arena from 7pm. Book tickets online

25-26 Mar - FIA GT1 World Championship at Yas Marina Circuit from 9am onwards. More info online

6 January 2011

Happy new year!

Hope you all had a fabulous holiday season with family and friends! Now that we're steaming ahead into Jan, we'll be starting up our coffee mornings next week on 10th (Khalifa-A) /11th (Beach Rotana), with plenty of interesting guests over the coming months. Hope to see you there soon!

Also many of you contributed to a xmas pressie for Jacqueline to thank her for all her efforts during the year - she absolutely loved the L'Occataine pack and sends a huge thank you to everyone!!

:) Marcia

Tidbit of the week 

Have you bought your 2011 Abu Dhabi Entertainer book? For those of you not familiar with it, the book gives you 2 for 1 vouchers at various cafes, restaurants and even leisure venues like golf and amusement parks. For only 295dhs, it's not hard to get your value quickly! There are also other books available...check out the  website for more info and to order online (also available at selected retail outlets).

More concerts at Yas

Yas Island Show Weekends have announced a new set of concerts during Feb & March, with more planned for April & throughout summer. So far the lineup includes Eric Clapton at Yas Arena (11th Feb), Tiesto at Flash Forum (17th Feb),  30 Seconds to Mars at Flash Forum (11th Mar) and Stevie Wonder at Yas Arena (18th Mar). If you're thinking of going, make sure you check out the awesome deals on offer from all of the Yas hotels.    

Shop till you drop

The annual Dubai Shopping Festival kicks off again on 20 Jan for a month of special deals across the city. To be the first to know about this year's festival, register for the newsletter.

Want tickets for the upcoming Yas Links golf invitational?

Jacqueline is ordering tickets for our group (from the organiser) to the invitational pro am tournament being held this month at Yas Links (see golf section below for details). If you would like ticket/s, please email Jacqueline asap.

Arts & crafts vendors wanted

Taste Sanza (South Africa, New Zealand & Australia) will be held on 28 Jan (see left for more details) and they're looking for exhibitors for their arts & crafts village. Cost is 300dhs per pitch. Contact Rob McCaughey, Chief Facilitator on 050 1318407 or email .

Vet's corner 

URGENT: Tiger still needs a home

Poor Tiger is still in the cat ward at GVC . Please pass on his details - there must be someone who can give him a loving home! See attached.

Mimi's ready for adoption

You may recall that we focused on Mimi in the past few newsletters, and many of us donated funds for the operation to amputate one of her rear legs. She has recovered well, and is now ready for new parents! Please contact GVC directly if you can help.

Business in focus 

New Dubai sports storeSports World will be opening this month on the 17th...location details on the website . 

Nespresso shop now at Abu Dhabi Mall - yippee (don't have to go up to Dubai Mall now!!)

Fore!! Everything golf...

Ladies golf mornings every Thurs from 7.30 at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Cost is 95dhs per lesson, which includes bottled water & tea/coffee after the lesson. To enrol, contact the pro shop on 02 5578000. You will need to book on a monthly basis but ony pay for those lessons you will be available for.

3 levels of lessons are available:
* 7.30-8.30am for those with or working towards a handicap
* 8.45-9.45am those with the basics already, working on their swing & used to going out on a course
* 9.45-10.45 for beginners who have never swung a club before or who are starting over again!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Yas Links ladies par 3 golf day - the next challenge will be held on Sun 9 Jan. Cost is 195dhs including morning tea, rental equipment & lunch.  Please email Jacqueline or call on 050 1328062 if you're interested - bookings essential. 
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Ready to buy your own golf clubs? If you know what you're after, check out this website - most brands are available, freight cost is only USD$45 and a number of our members have ordered with no customs hassles.
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UAE's first 2-tiered driving range recently opened at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club - check it out!
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Emirates Airline Invitational will be held at Yaslinks Golf Club on 17th Jan at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, with 52 European Professionals taking part. For more info and to buy tickets, check out the website .
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Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship  will be held at Abu Dhabi Golf Club from 20-23rd Jan. With major players like Ian Poulter, Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson it should be quite an event! Tickets and info online.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------The second annualSaadiyat Beach Classic will be hosted by Gary Player on 24th Jan at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club. Golf & non-golf celebrities will join with local amateur golfers to play, with proceeds going toward charity. More info online .

For sale / wanted 

Jeep Cherokee (see attached)

Jacqueline Wood (Abu Dhabi Womens Group) 050 1328062
Marcia Davidson (Khalifa Living) 050 1254289
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