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Global Village closes for the summer on May 10. Pawan Singh for The National

Nine outdoor attractions in the UAE to visit before the summer heat kicks in

From parks and mountain escapes to adventure spots, these al fresco destinations are best enjoyed in the evenings

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Museums of the UAEInside Sharjah’s Al Qasimia School, the UAE’s first formal education site

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