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01 / ICE HOCKEYHockeyA team. Movement. New goals.Photo: SandStorms · supplied by Gate DXB
02 / MUSICMusicFind your sound
03 / ARTArt & makingIdeas, colours & discoveries
04 / GYMNASTICSGymnasticsMovement & new skillsGATE / FAMILY NEWS
Three family ideas for the coming days. Information as of 9 November.
Dubai Run takes place on 22 November, with a 5km route suitable for families. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registered participants collect their bib at Zabeel Park’s 30x30 Fitness Village on 9–21 November: Monday–Thursday 4–11pm, Friday noon–11pm and weekends 8am–11pm. Arrive at the start at your selected registration time.
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Jameel Arts Centre and Jaddaf Waterfront Sculpture Park host a free all-ages gathering with workshops, performances, talks, markets and family activities exploring nature in the city. Opening hours are Saturday 3–10pm and Sunday 3–8pm. Admission is free; registration is required.
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Planning a visit on 10 November? Global Village reserves Tuesdays for women and families, except on official public holidays. Tuesday opening hours are 4pm to midnight. Season 31 continues until May 2027. Check tickets and the current programme on the park’s website before travelling.
Programme and terms from the organiser ↗Find details, tickets and registration on the organisers’ pages.
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02 / THE GATE JOURNAL
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28.10.2026 · GATE JOURNAL© Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi / Photo Yiorgis Yerolymbos
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28.10.2026 · GATE JOURNALAzza Al Qubaisi. Courtesy of the artist and Leila Heller Gallery.
Read the story ↗People, movement and new passions. Photographs from Gate DXB editorial materials.
SANDSTORMS / YOUTH HOCKEYFind your teamExplore hockey ↗GYMNASTICSJoy in movementExplore activities →SandStorms: photo supplied by the editor. Check the right group’s venue with the club.
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