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Liwa Village festival has become a family favourite event in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/Abu Dhabi

Liwa Village, an Abu Dhabi festival with family at its heart

Located in Al Dhafra, the annual event has grown in stature, attracting visitors from across the country and beyond

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Christmas markets and festive events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

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Sunny Savani, an associate director with real estate company Savills, saves 50 per cent of his monthly income. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Pope Francis pictured in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican on December 7. The manger scene is a powerful reminder of Jesus in the beginning – born a humble outcast. Reuters

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Tyson Fury, left, and Oleksandr Usyk during the WBA, WBC, WBO world heavyweight championship contest at the Kingdom Arena. PA

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Kelly Hoppen is a South African-born British interior designer, author and former 'dragon' on the BBC's Dragons' Den. Photo: Venni

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Rome's Jubilee Year, which begins on Christmas Eve, is expected to draw millions of visitors to the Eternal City. AP

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Fabio Lima, left, scored four goals in the UAE's 5-0 World Cup qualifier win over Qatar last month but failed to find the target in their Arabian Cup clash against the same opponents. AFP

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Winter camps are a great way to keep children engaged and stimulated during the school break. Photo: Abu Dhabi Children's Library

Winter camps for children in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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MOTN Festival is split into several zones, which include a cinema in the park and a theatre. Pawan Singh / The National

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Tickets to Burj Khalifa New Year's Eve fireworks extravaganza go on sale this week. AP

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Ryba is teaming up with gourmet burger spot Lento for three dishes that fuse international flair with Emirati flavours. Photo: Ryba

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