Celebrate the Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest with extensive delicacies including pretzels, sauerkraut, dumplings, sausages and potato salad. Plus, the live band Alpenklang is flying in from Bavaria to perform traditional Oom Pah music and entertainment.
Le Meridien, Abu Dhabi, from Dh112 including buffet, reservations at 02 644 6666.
Buy any item from the Toy Store or a Little Explorers ticket and kids will get complimentary entry to the Halloween Mystery Pumpkin Hunt at Little Explorers, where they can enjoy all the fun of the decorated, haunted venue, a costume competition and the pumpkin hunt.
October 30, 7pm, City Centre Mirdif, Dubai, 800 386, www.littlexplorersme.com
Take the kids to the Scary Halloween Party, where they can carve pumpkins, decorate monster treat bags, make pumpkin rice krispies and more.
4-5.30pm, Dh130 per child with a meal included, Lana's Partiperfect, Marina Office Park, Villa A56, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 0090, www.partiperfect.ae
Reserve your spot at The Witching Hour, the Halloween party at The Act, a theatre venue that blends live entertainment with Peruvian cuisine tasting menus.
October 30, 8.30pm-3am, from Dh320, The Act, Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, 04 355 1116, reservations@theactdubai.com
Make plans to attend tomorrow’s blood donation drive and be part of a community effort that saves lives. Bring along your valid Emirates ID to donate.
October 30, 9am-2.30pm, Conference Room, Cedars - Jebel Ali International Hospital, Dubai, 04 881 4000, www.cedars-jaih.com
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If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
As it stands in Pool A
1. Japan - Played 3, Won 3, Points 14
2. Ireland - Played 3, Won 2, Lost 1, Points 11
3. Scotland - Played 2, Won 1, Lost 1, Points 5
Remaining fixtures
Scotland v Russia – Wednesday, 11.15am
Ireland v Samoa – Saturday, 2.45pm
Japan v Scotland – Sunday, 2.45pm
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Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding
The specs
Engine: 77.4kW all-wheel-drive dual motor
Power: 320bhp
Torque: 605Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh219,000
On sale: Now
Engine: 80 kWh four-wheel-drive
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Power: 402bhp
Torque: 760Nm
Price: From Dh280,000
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
The specs
Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol
Power: 154bhp
Torque: 250Nm
Transmission: 7-speed automatic with 8-speed sports option
Price: From Dh79,600
On sale: Now
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