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FREE ISSUEFUN | FAMILY | FOOD | FRIENDSHIP | FASHION | FITNESSthe rhythm of your cityN OV E M B E RFormula 1PULL OUTINSIDE!DHABIReghab TO ABU DHABIROCKAbu DhabiTimbaland, Aerosmith,Beyonce, JamiroquaiMariyam Fares, Fares Karam,Reghab Alama, DJ DanyNeille, Hussein Al Jasmi,Mohammed HamakiAbu DhabiArt Fair 2009BEGINSART, ARTISTS,ARTISTES!ABU DHABI GOES ARTSYTHE WORLD CONVERGES ON ABU DHABI:www.abudhabitempo.comLAUNCHED TO KEEP YOU INFORMED!

YourSayDear TempoI read Arablish and thought to share this with you:in 1998 I worked on a Gas Development Projectin an interior area of Abu Dhabi called Asab. Themain contractor was from Italy with some stafffrom Romania; the engineers were Egyptians; theconsultant was Scottish; the mechanical contractorswere Koreans; their subcontractors were Pakistanisand the civil contractors were Indians. Most ofthe time people were fighting just because theycouldn’t understand each other. It was a very funnytwo years for me! Fiza Feroz (received by email)Dear Tempo,Tempo Tip!This region is known for its scorchingheat and even minutes in the sunnyafternoon can dehydrate your skin!Refrigerate rose water in a spraybottle and spray after exposure tosun to quickly hydrate and refreshyour skin.Abu Dhabi has programs and plans to providepublic convenience in different areas. For examplerenovating and making the beach safer andincreasing the public transportation. etcHowever, I have a suggestion for the authorities. Ioften see labourers working and in this heat, andtheir work becomes even tougher. But during theirbreak I always notice those carrying bottles withthem. They have to walk to a certain place to findwater and fill up their bottle to bring it back withthem. It will be very kind if the water coolers areavailable in the corners of the roads. This would bea great practice of ‘Sadqa’.S. AlviWe'd love to hear from you. Write to us atletters@abudhabitempo.comDear Tempo,I read the first issue of Tempo magazine and realizedthat it’s the only magazine of its kind coveringpersonal stories that are not ‘newsy’ but give usa sense of community. I haven’t seen any othermagazine do this. I also feel that Tempo manages torelate to people of all ages and backgrounds. I lookforward to the coming issues of Tempo and hopeit covers a lot of what is going on about the peoplein this city. Please keep your magazine light andreadable, and don’t get too serious.Love the colorful design. Its very entertaining toread too...Good work!!Sharif Raisi DjshafGreat work, keep goingSpotted the colourful little Moxie baby when Iwas covering the MEIFF. Good work guys!So nice to see the website :)Farrukh NaeemSamrah SalmanBy the way you can also tweet with us ontwitter.com/abudhabitempo.com.Khadija AliwallSince our launch many readers have voiced theiropinions on Tempo. Here are few we received. Jointhe conversation....Omar Al RaisiJoin our group, just log on to Facebookand search for Abu Dhabi Tempo.What'sHotHotHotin Abu DhabiAbu DhabiArt Fair 200919-22 November, Emirates Palace& Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiLet’s round up the list of art-goodies and events lined upfor November:Art and FunAbu Dhabi Art, Talks and Sensations: The Wings Party willbe one of the spotlight events of November as artworks,discussions , performances, music, drinks, dining anddancing from around the world congregate on thebeach at Emirates Palace. Party animals book your placesnow!Building up the MomentumDesign Moment will showcase artwork by gifted MiddleEastern artists who will produce innovative new designsbased on local traditions, techniques and materials in anopen design studio located on the beach of the EmiratesPalace, taking place daily between 4pm to10pm.New York Philharmonic Orchestra performs atAbu Dhabi Classics.WorkshopsBritish designer Sevil Peach will conduct apractical workshop analyzing the concept ofVolume & Repetition to perform a mind bogglingtransformation on a traditional string bag. Thebeach will be his workshop as British designer MaxLamb leads an interactive full-day workshop sessiondisplaying the traditional process of sand casting.Joining the fun will be Dutch designer MaartenBaas. She will lead a full-day workshop on how toget resourceful with simple everyday materials likecardboard and tape.Regional Art meets its InternationalContemporariesSignature exhibition will be another highlight ofthe Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2009. It will include works byfive to six Emirati artists who were featured in thelandmark 2009 exhibition Emirati Expressions. Otherbooths will include artists from New York, LondonShanghai and Dubai.Book Launch & SigningLeading artists and academics will launch thefollowing books:• In Absentia: Photographs by Palestinian artist TarekAl Ghoussein• Pars Pro Toto II by Susan Hefuna & Hans UlrichObristMoreover, winners and nominees of the InternationalPrize for Arabic Fiction will be present for a booksigning session.Saadiyat FestivitiesAs the first exhibition to be featured in the ArtsAbu Dhabi Gallery within Manarat Al Saadiyat,Disorientation II is created by artists from MiddleEastern countries. The exhibition will display artworksymbolising the unity of the Arab World.4 Tempo November 2009 www.abudhabitempo.com 55

more reasons toGo Shopping!Marina MallWhat’sCookingChocolate DateSWEEET!While there are plenty of ways to consume dates,the naturally sweet fruit makes a very deliciousconfectionary. This month, Tempo brings a quick andyummy dessert delight made from dates:You will need:1 lb. pitted dates, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/3 c. Grand Marnier, 1/2 c. toasted whole almonds,1 1/2 lbsemi-sweet chocolate or Bakers Dipping ChocolateDateShakeGood news!!! The largest Carrefour in AbuDhabi has opened its doors to the capital'sresidents. Delma Mall in Musaffah is spreadover an area of 210,000 square metres anda large part of it is leased by the CarrefourHypermarket. So whether you are on the high-way travelling out of the city or in the areato attend classes at Emirates Driving School,Carrefour will be at your service carrying everythingfrom food items, electronic doodads,clothes, domestic supplies etc. You name it,they carry it!Tempo Note: If the building looks a littleaskew from the side, it’s not because they ranout of building material, it’s actually part ofthe design!Tempo Tip!You have heard this before,but it is so true ... don’t shopfor groceries on an emptystomach! You’ll end upbuying more than youneed.Techno geeks and Mac-Bookers in Abu Dhabi, yourtweets to the Supreme Being have been received!i-STYLE has opened a second outlet in our capitalcity inside Marina Mall. Bleached in white light,sleek white counters tops and (thankfully) a vibrantarray of Apple products and accessories, thisbranch was worth the wait!Tempo poked around the store and roped in Arnie,a Customer Sales Representative, to dish out thedirt. Idiomatically speaking ofcourse, because thisplace would ace the white-glove test on cleanliness!As an Apple Premium Reseller, the outlet carriesonly Apple products and their accessories. Wespotted the entire iPod family, papa Touch, mamaNano, cousin Classic and baby Shuffle. Along with astring of MacBooks, even the MacBook Pro. What’smore is that you can buy the Mac Office Softwareas well. Customers placed their orders as we spokeand Arnie mentioned that orders will be importedexclusively from Apple Europe! Even musicians willbe hooked ,try out the Mac Audio Key Studio. Wealready did and promised store workers to ceaseall our attempts at playing like Yani...immediately!Visit their website: www.istyle.aeRecipe:Soak dates in sufficient hot water and vanilla extractto cover for approximately 30 minutes. Drain andpat dry. Soak dates in Grand Marnier (1 hour). Drainif necessary. Stuff each date with an almond. Meltchocolate according to package directions. Dip date inchocolate to coat completely. Arrange on wax paper.Refrigerate until chocolate is set and you are ready toserve.Did you know?Dates are known to be a great source of fiber thatcan be easily added to one’s diet. They are also high inthe B-complex, vitamins, magnesium and potassium- vitamins your body needs to eliminate toxins andbuild healthy bones.Here’s a quick recipe for date milk shake:You need· 1/2 cup seeded and chopped dates·3 scoops ice cream or frozen yogurt (vanilla)·1/2 cup milk·Garnish optional of a touch of whipped creamShake it up!1. Combine milk and dates in a blenderand blend into a puree.2. Add the ice cream or frozen yogurt andmix until smooth.3. Serve in a tall glass, add whipped creamand a straw.Enjoy!FUN FACTUAE has been officially acknowledged with a Guinness WorldRecords stamp, as the ‘global most green’ when it comes todate palms. It holds a world record of 42 million date palmtrees. Guinness records manager Jenny Karampoiki flew tothe UAE to make the presentation at a special ceremonyin Abu Dhabi where she handed the prestigious awardto Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of HigherEducation and Scientific Research during May of this year.6 7Tempo November 20096 www.abudhabitempo.com

MyABU DHABIMeetYOURNEIGHBOURRoger Chris is a young, energetic guy from India who sellscandies at his stall in Marina Mall. He talks about interestingthings in his life…Frances Gunnison is from NewHampshire, U.S.A. She lived in AbuDhabi, for 2 years. She recently wentback to her homeland and shared herexperience of living in Abu Dhabi:Frances Gunnison is from New“The emirate of Abu Dhabi is magnificent. I never grew tired ofthe flowers along the wide boulevards, nor the palm trees alongthe Gulf. The seemingly endless rolling hills of sand, the dunesconstantly being re-shaped by the wind, the powder-blue skyabove the golden-tan landscape, and the surprising presence ofanimals, occasional flora and fauna, all made a deep impressionon me. I felt both more serene and alive in the desert. My imaginationand my intellect were sparked by my time in Abu Dhabi. Ialso feel great joy about my two years in Abu Dhabi. I had timesthere that made me incredibly happy, that reassured me aboutthe world, about people, about the future.”MEET.... Chris“I have been living in Abu Dhabi for four years. This placeis home to me and my family, as my parents too havebeen living here.“I love my job because I have grown up among thecolors and sweetness of candies and being a child, I wasnaturally attracted towards candy stalls. Hence, I waswilling to help my father with his work at an early age.Today, with my own stall at the Marina Mall, I find myselfworking in a nice environment. If I wasn’t a candy man,perhaps I would have ended up as a laborer working inthe scorching heat!“I dream to have my own candy shop in this mall! MaybeI will sell refreshments too. When my father started thisbusiness, he just had one stall outside a local market inDubai. Now we have three stalls at different places in thecity. I wish to replace the stalls with a nice shop.“I like to spend time with my friends and family. Since, Iam working seven days a week, I don’t get enough timefor hang outs. But when I do, I visit my friends, go forbowling and movies. Sometimes when I am very busyon weekends, my friends come to help me with my stall,and in return I take them for gaming!”PEOPLE METERMEIFF provided a great platform for showcasing MiddleEastern cinema and its celebrities at Emirates Palace andlocal cinema theaters. However, this month we introduceyou to two individuals who are one of the many people whoworked behind the scenes to make the festival a success!Tempo did a round of quick questions with OliviaSimmons, a Guest Relations Officer at the EmiratesPalace and Marcus Neves, a MEIFF Information CentreRepresentative at Marina Mall, and here is what theyhad to say:Olivia Simmons,Sri LankanPassionFilmsLoveInternetFriendsJobHotelFashionAbu DhabiPrivacyCircleOceanDreamsLoveFestivalLifeEmailLoyaltyBusyPalaceCatwalkSafe cityConfidentialSquareLandFulfillmentMarcus NevesBrazilianWhat first word comes to your mind when I say...?PassionFilmsLoveInternetFriendsJobHotelFashionAbu DhabiPrivacyCircleOceanDreamsCountryActionWorkTwitterVarietyEntrepreneurShangri-LaBulls N’ BearsFutureMy roomSoccer ballJet skiManyThe InsidetruthQuick QuestionsQ: The one thing you never leavehome without.Olivia: My house keysMarcus: My wallet... definitelyQ: One annoying habit you have.Olivia: I have issues with controllingmy temper sometimes,especially when people arereally being difficult.Marcus: I am not very organizedbut I am working on it.Q: A celebrity you were lookingforward to attending the MEIFF.Olivia: Lara DuttaMarcus: Matt DamonQ: A movie from the festival youreally wanted to see.Olivia: BlueMarcus: Capitalism: A LoveStoryQ: If you won One Million Dirhamsin a draw, what would youbuy first?Olivia: A nice house in Switzerlandor in my home country.Marcus: A car for myself. Preferablya Mini Cooper.8 www.abudhabitempo.com9Tempo November 2009

Making aEach of us can in his, or her, own way make a difference in our world. Sometimes this can be a simplegesture, and sometimes it is a kind word. This page is dedicated to the hero that resides in each andevery one of us, and to the sharing of great news that will make our planet a better place for us all.4 REASONS TOEAT POPCORNTHIS MONTHhandyhelperhow to change yourTyres“We each owe the UAE a great deal, and I callon all our young people to make their own commitment.Our country deserves the best that wecan give it - giving back to society is somethingthat brings out the best in every one of us.”The words of H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, CrownPrince of Abu Dhabi, and the Deputy Supreme Commander of UAEArmed Forces very aptly sum up the vision behind Takatof - a voluntarysocial programme devised to promote volunteering throughoutUAE, especially engaging the younger crowd.Among its many projects for the community, Al Khawi (meaningbrother) Programme motivates young Emiratis to create healthy relationshipsand bonds between different classes of Emiratis. This stepencourages them to spend their leisure time in a constructive way,allowing them to participate in various social, cultural and entertainmentactivities. You too can become a part of their many projects andactivities by calling 800-8252863 to register yourself.Opportunities Available @ TakatofMaking a Difference is a celebration of good people and good deeds. Please share with us your ideas, activities and community‘public-good ‘ stories. Send them to editorial@abudhabitempo.comThe Healing Powerof Doing GoodFormula 1 Kids Zone: October 15, 2009 - November 1, 2009 Abu Dhabi • Venice Biennale: October 19, 2009 - November 11, 2009 Abu DhabiThailand: November 15, 2009 - November 20, 2010, Abu Dhabi • F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: October 26, 2009 - November 1, 2009, Abu DhabiFIFA World Cup: October 1, 2009 - December 30, 2009, Abu DhabiFor more information visit: http://www.takatof.aeTempo’sVote!This is certainly a positive stepwhich encourages other expatriatesto stop whinging about the heat andlend a helping hand to a worthycause.Volunteering in theHealth SectorThis is a program which encouragesthe participants to perform health andadministrative activities at hospitalsand health centers. Their responsibilitiesinclude: providing guidance, personalsupport and other services forpatients, receiving visitors and helpingnursing staff.So come on Abu Dhabi youth! Registerwith friends and as Takatof promises– ‘Discover the hero in you!’Helping Hand(aka ‘the Rahma brigade’)Helping Hands UAE is a community organizationstarted by Roger and Elle, who came from Britain,travelled Niger, Nigeria, Bahrain. Currently livingin the UAE, they realised the plight of unfortunatecamp labourers and established an organisation toprovide them relief. At present they are in need ofHindi, Bengali & Pakistani volunteers who have a carand a driving license. Call 050 5671 434email: info@helpinghandsuae.comThe Box Releasing on November 6th, this supernaturaldrama stars James Marsden and Cameron Diaz as an unhappilymarried couple who receive a wooden box. Thebox brings its bearer wealth at the push of a button but italso ends a stranger's life instantly.2012 Out November 13th, Roland Emmerich directs this'end-of-the-world' disaster movie starring John Cusack,Amanda Peet, Danny Glover, Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt,Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Woody Harrelson.New Moon Scheduled for release on November 20, thisis perhaps the most anticipated movie of the year! Basedon the second book of the popular book series by StephanieMeyer: The Twilight Saga, the female lead, Bella is tornbetween Jacob, a good werewolf friend and Edward, avampire lover - so are we by the way. Meanwhile a battleis brewing in between the Cullens ( a clan of drop-deadgorgeous vampires) and the Quileutes (a tribe of ancientwerewolf protectors equally handsome and jaw dropping-lybuff ). Looming in the background is the watchfulpresence of the ruling Vampire clan, the Vulturi (bad guysof the movie).The Road Viggo Mortensen stars in the adaptation ofCormac McCarthy’s best-selling and Pulitzer Prize winningnovel novel, out November 25. A father and his young sonhead out on an epic journey after a terrible disaster hasruined most of the civilizations on the planet.Keep this information handy for your own safety. Cut out and paste on your fridgeNothing could be worse than ending up with a flattyre on your way to an interview or worse still, ahighway! If you lovely ladies are thinking of skippingthis section then HALT! Changing a tyre is notonly a man’s job, you too must learn it. Especiallybecause it is an important safety measure (incaseyou don’t have a man lying around in your car’strunk). Also, asking for help from strangers can berisky.Do it in Steps:• As soon as you experience a flat tyre, slowdown and stop the car off the road to avoidtraffic jam. Also, turn on the emergencylights. Always carry a spare wheel with youfor emergencies along with a car jack and alug tool.• With the help of the lug tool, loosen the nutson the tyre. Once the tyre is loose, use thejack to raise the front or rear end of the car,high enough to remove the tyre. Make sureyou know the position of the jack under thecar (it is mentioned in the owner’s manualthebulky book you threw aside when youbought the car).• After removing the flat tyre, remove the lugnuts from it and put the flat tyre aside. Placethe spare tyre with the air valve facing youto assure the right side. Replace the lug nutsand tighten them the same way you loosenedthem. Make sure they are tightenedsecurely.• Now lower the jack slowly bringing the caron ground. Place the tools and the flat tyre inthe trunk. Get the flat tyre mended as soonas possible for future use in case of a similarincident.10 Tempo November 2009www.abudhabitempo.com11

Get Organized!1. Go with the Flow: Keep a clear idea of all tasks thatare coming in. Work on each of them to maintain theworkflow and avoid cluttering your mind. Make quickdecisions about what to do and get things done tokeep the flow of work smooth.2. Do not Overload: Too much burden affects workperformance and creates fatigue, resulting in poorperfomance. Manage your tasks on the basis of priorityand put forth your best efforts. Making a to-do listeach day may help. Divide your tasks by the availabletime and perform each accordingly.3. Do not Multi-task: Focus on a single task at a timeto achieve optimum results. People think that multitaskingwill save time but in fact, it consumes moretime as you try to wind up multiple things and don’tfocus on any of them.4. Time management: Depending on yourperformance, decide which time of the day you feelmore productive and fresh. Keep the most importanttasks for that time of the day. Some people performbest early morning while others do their best in theafternoon.5. Educate yourself: There is no age limit to gainknowledge and we learn throughout our lives. Lack ofprofound knowledge leads to disorganization. Make ityour mission to educate yourself; be willing to pursueknowledge beyond the framed degree that hangson your office wall. Then, put that knowledge intopractice.Is your desk hidden under a heap ofpaperwork? Do you feel guiltyeverytime you misplace an importantfile? Are your procrastinating waysfinally catching up with you? Then payattention for you will be a scatterbrainno more! This month Tempo willshape up your work life in five easystepsGreat TimeManagement Tip #2*Be disciplined about office chitchat.Don’t be side tracked by idle talk withcolleagues. While some interaction ishealthy and desirable, excessive socializingcan throw your work targets off.Learn to be firm with friends and colleaguesby saying, “While I would loveto socialize with you, I have some workthat needs my immediate attention.”Or you could also suggest that you gettogether after work to chat at leisure.* Part of a 12 issue seriesSTAYINGFIT THE COOL WAY…Fitness doesn’t necessarily involve a hecticexercise plan or regular visits to the gym. It canbe made pleasurable and fun. We are talkingabout the exciting sport of swimming, whichmixes relaxation with work out.When you first had a glance at the OlympicsLet’s have a quick look at theadvantages of swimmingNaturally GorgeousMix an egg with 2 tablespoons of yogurt and 1 tablespoonof mustard oil. Beat well and apply the mixture from rootsto tips of your hair. Wash off after 20 minutes. You will loveyour soft, shiny and naturally conditioned hair!Gold Medalist Michael Phelps body, didn’t youwish you had those abs and muscles? Don’t denyit! Since it’s summer and you want to avoid theheat as much as possible, why not go swimming?You can hang at the beach or if you have a poolat your place you can make a sincere effort toexercise and have fun at the same time!• Swimming is great for back problems, weight problems and forasthmatic patients too, since the area would be humid, breathing iseasier.• It involves your heart, lungs and your limb muscles at the same time.• Regular swimming strengthens up your body muscles and it is the bestway to burn calories.• Improves blood circulation and increases energy.• Provides relief from stress and tension.• Improves your strength and flexibility.• And the best part is that swimming doesn’t tire as much as otherexercises.12 Tempo November October 2009www.abudhabitempo.com13

Abu DhabiNovemberEventsOct 25 – Nov 30: Abu Dhabi’s Art Cars Exhibiton - Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat IslandOct 29 - Nov 1: Formula 1 Grand Prix – Yas Marina SEE F1 PULL OUTNov 3 - Nov 14: Etihad Airways Junior Rugby Festival - Al Ghazal Golf ClubNov 7: World Stage, Joakin Cortes (Dance, Spain) – ADACHNov 9 – Nov 12: World Travel Market – Saadiyat IslandNov 17: The Guggenheim Exhibition - Emirates PalaceUpRestaurantGUIDENov 19 - Nov 22: Class 1 Powerboats: Grand Prix - Abu Dhabi international Marine Sports ClubNov 19 - Nov 22: Art Fair, Abu Dhabi Art - Emirates Palace SEE WHAT’S HOTNov 19: The Wings Party - Emirates PalaceNov 19: Book launch, In Absentia - ArtyfactNov 19: Lecture on Movement, Abstraction and Reality - Majlis TheatreNov 19 – Nov 22: Design Performance, Analogue Digital Clock - Design Studio, Emirates Palace BeachNov 19: Book signing for International Prize Winning Arabic books - ArtyfactNov 19 - Nov 22: Design Moments - Design Studio, Emirates Palace BeachNov 19 - Nov 20: Casting Pewter Workshop - Design Studio, Emirates Palace BeachNov 19 – Nov 22: Guggenheim, the making of a museum – Gallery One, Emirates PalaceNov 20: Volume and Repetition Workshop - Design Studio, Emirates Palace BeachNov 20: Lecture Collecting The and Now - Majlis TheatreNov 20: Talking Art, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi – Gallery One AuditoriumNov 21: Book launch, Pars Pro Toto II - Majlis TheatreNov 21 & 22: Disorientation II - Arts Abu Dhabi Gallery, Saadiyat IslandNov 21: Panel Discussion, Art in the Middle East - Emirates PalaceNov 21: Performance: Samah Hijawi & Tarek Atoui – Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat IslandNov 22: Cardboard Workshop - Design Studio, Emirates Palace BeachNov 22: Panel Discussion, Design (Small and Big) - Emirates PalaceNov 26: Sounds of Arabia concert (tba) - ADACHNov 26 - Nov 28: Fashion Fair, Fashion Arabia - ADACHNov 27: Abu Dhabi Classics, Orchestre de Radio France - Emirates Palace AuditoriumNov 27 - Nov 29: Abu Dhabi Junior Golf Championship - ISM & Abu Dhabi Golf ClubNov 28: Abu Dhabi Classics, Stars of Tomorrow - Emirates Palace AuditoriumArabic / Lebanese / IranianAl Birkeh T: 02 6446666 - $$Café Layali Zaman Tel: 02 627 7745 $Barbeque Al Qasr Tel: 02 690 7999 $$Anar Tel: 02 690 9000 $$$Zaatar W Zeit Tel: 600 522 231 $$Sadaf Tel: 02 6414166 $$Al Mawal Tel: 02 681 2773 $$$$$$Al Qasr Tel: 02 6449933 $$L’Auberge Tel: 02 627 3070 $$$Lebanese Flower Tel: 665 8700 $Istanbouli Tel: 02 621 2557 $Marroush Tel: 02 621 4434 $Shamyat Tel: 02 671 2600 $$Zaitoun Tel: 02 801 2222 $$$$Hatam Al Tae Tel: 02 633 8339 $$American49er’s The Gold Rush Tel: 02 6458000 $$Heroes Dinner Tel: 02 616 6132 $$$Rock Bottom Café Tel: 02 677 7655$$Could Nine Tel: 02 677 3333 $$ItalianAmalfi Tel: 02 674 2020 $$BiCe Tel: 02 681 1900 $$$Ciro’s Pomodoro Tel: 02 672 7357$$$$La Mama Tel: 02 677 3333 $$$$La Piazza Tel: 02 633 5335 $$$Mezzaluna Tel: 02 690 7070 $$$$Peppino Tel: 02 626 2200 $$$Portofino Tel: 02 644 0300 $$$Prego’s Tel: 02 644 3000 $$$Sevilo’s Tel: 02 626 2700 $$$($ = 50Dhs)Boccaccio Tel: 02 666 6888 $$$$Riviera Tel: 02 6650144 $$$$Chinese / Japanese / ThaiWasabi T: 02-6781000 - $$Oriental Corner Tel: 02 671 6783 $$Bam Bu Tel: 02 645 6373 $$$Imperial Chinese Tel: 02 633 5335$$$$$$Oasis Chinese Tel: 02 633 9300 $Panda Panda Tel: 02 633 9300 $$$Beijing Tel: 02 621 0708 $Asian Garden Tel: 02 676 3350 $Shanghai Surprise Tel: 678 7700 $Shang Palace Tel: 02 509 8888$$$$$$The Wok Tel: 02 621 0000 $$Benihana Tel: 02 644 3000 $$$$Bonsai Tel: 02 443 4807 $$Soba Tel: 674 2020 $$$$InternationalLa Brasseria Tel: 6974239 $$Bandung Tel: 02 645 2008 $$Tiara Tel: 02 681 9090 $$$Al Fanar Tel: 02 6742020 $$$$$Bord Eau Tel: 02 509 8888 $$$$$Azur Tel: 02 508 0555 $$$$$Biella Tel: 02 681 8114 $$Sevilla Tel: 02 508 0555 $$$Cantina Laredo Tel: 02 635 4877 $$Chamas Tel: 02 666 6888 $$$$$The Palm Tel: 02 678 7700 $$$Tides Tel: 02 801 2222 $$$Vasco’s Tel: 02 692 4328 $$$$$Finz Tel: 02 644 3000 $$$$$$Jazz Bar Tel: 02 681 1900 $$$Flavour Tel: 02 677 3333 $$$$La Terrazza Tel: 02 681 1900 $$$La Brasserie Tel: 02 644 6666 $$$La Veranda Tel: 02 666 6220 $$$La Jardin Tel: 02 633 3555 $$Rosebuds Tel: 02 644 3000 $$$Selections Tel: 02 666 6888 $$$Ocean Tel: 02 674 2020 $$$The Garden Tel: 02 621 0000 $$$Rainbow Steakhouse Tel: 02 6333434 $$Le Beajolais Tel: 02633 355 $$$Le Bistrot Tel: 02 644 6666 $$$$$Brauhaus Tel: 644 3000 $$$$Bayview Tel: 02 644 3000 $$$$$$The Club Tel: 02 673 1111 $$NRG Sports Café Tel: 02 644 6666 $$Pakistani / IndianAsha’s Tel: 02 635 9300 $$$Moti Mahal Tel: 02 674 2121 $$$Chettinad Tel: 02 677 7699 $Karachi City Tel: 02 677 6055 $The Curry House Tel: 02 632 8860 $Indigo Tel: 02 697 9334 $$$$Nihal Tel: 02 631 8088 $$Indian Palace Tel: 02 644 8777 $$Zari Zardozi Tel: 02 6742020 $$Al Ibrahimi Tel: 02 632 3344 $Caravan Tel: 02 639 3370 $Foodlands Tel: 02 633 0099 $$Haveli Tel: 02 632 1448 $Kwality Tel: 02 672 7337 $

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Abu Dhabi Mall: Near Beach Rotana Hotel, Tourist ClubArea, Tel: 02 645 48582. Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre: Near Main PostOffice, Muroor Road, Tel: 02 631 85553. Madinat Zayed Gold Centre: Near Main Post Office,Muroor Road, Tel: 02 631 85554. Al Wahda Mall: Near Al Wahda Club, Defence Road,Tel: 02 443 70705. Khalidiyah Mall: Near Khalidiyah Sheraton,Khalidiyah Street, Tel: 02 635 44006. Marina Mall: Near Emirates Palace Hotel, CornicheBreakwater, Tel: 02 681 83007. Al Falah Plaza: Near National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Al FalahStreet, Tel: 02 642 58008. Al Raha Mall: Near Abu Dhabi Airport, Dubai-Abu DhabiHighway, Tel: 02 556 22299. Yas Mall: Yas Marina, Yas Island, Tel: 02 696 4444PARKS & GARDENS1. Zalamat Garden: Near Emirates Palace,Al Khubeirah Street2. Family Park: Near Hilton Hotel, Corniche Road3. Al Mushrif Children’s Garden: Near Choueifat School,Airport Road4. Sheikh Khalifa Park: Near Al Bateen Airport,Al Matar5. Khalidiyah Garden: Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street,Al Khalidiyah6. Old Airport Garden: Near Zayed Sports City,Airport Road7. Al Ghaf Park: Near Police College, Muroor Road8. Baldiyah Garden: Near Abu Dhabi Municipality,Al Salam Street9. Capital Garden: Near Millennium Hotel,Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed StreetCULTURAL SITES & ART GALLERIES1. Hemisphere Art and Design: Near RussianEmbassy, Tel: 02 676 86142. Ghaf Art Gallery: Next to British Veterinary CentreAl Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Tel: 02 665 53323. Acento Gallery: Near Toys R Us, Main Meena RoadMob: 050 847 67724. Salwa Zeidan Gallery: Near Khalidiyah Garden,Tel: 02 666 96565. Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation: Sheikh Zayed The FirstStreet, Tel: 02 621 53006. Heritage Village: Breakwater7. Barakat: Inside Emirates Palace, Tel: 02 690 8950SPAS & SALONS1. Anantara Spa: Emirates Palace, Tel : 02 690 88852. Beauty Salon: Intercontinental/Crowne Plaza HotelTel : 02 666 6888/02 621 00003. Eden Spa & Health Club: Le Meridien Hotel,Tel : 02 644 66664. Gilles Poplimont Salon: Novotel Hotel, Tel : 02 632 44375. Le Spa: Abu Dhabi Ladies Club, Tel : 02 666 22286. Nicole Beauty Salon: Sheraton Hotel,Tel : 02 666 6266AL JABERINDUSTRIESLIMITED7. The Beauty Spot : Behind Marina Mall,Tel : 02 681 88178. Tips & Toes : Marina Mall, Tel : 02 681 83869. Zen Spa: Beach Rotana Hotel, Tel : 02 644 3000HEALTH CLUBS1. Abu Dhabi Health and Fitness Club: Next to UAEImmigration Office signal, Al Saada Street,Tel: 02 443 63332. Armed Forces Officer’s Club: Near Sheikh Zayed GrandMosque, Before Mussafah Bridge,Tel: 02 441 59003. Beach Club: Inside Le Meridien, Tel: 02 644 66664. Abu Dhabi Combat Club: Near Al Mushrif Children’sGarden, Airport Road, Tel: 02 443 0355BEACHES• Women’s Private Beach: Behind Marina Mall, End of18th Street• Corniche Beach: Opposite Hilton Hotel, Along CornicheRoad• Breakwater: Near Marina Mall, End of 18th StreetMOSQUES1. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Grand Mosque:Near Al Noor Hospital, Airport Road2. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Mosque: Near AlMushrif Children’s Garden, Al Saada Street3. Sultan Mosque: Al Bateen StreetSPORT CENTRES & CLUBSPOLICEOFFICERSCITY1. Abu Dhabi Golf and Equestrian Club: Near Passportand Immigration Office, Al Karamah Street, Tel: 02 445 55002. Abu Dhabi Golf Club and Resort: After BMWShowroom, Dubai – Abu Dhabi Road, Tel: 02 558 87063. Al Ghazal Golf Club: Near Abu Dhabi InternationalAirport, Tel: 02 575 80404. Al Wahda Sports and Cultural Club: SheikhHazzaa Bin Zayed Street, Tel: 02 44330005. Abu Dhabi Marina and Yacht Club: Next toLe Meridien Hotel, Tel: 02 644 03006. Emirates Sailing School: Near Al Raha Mall,Dubai – Abu Dhabi road, Tel: 02 563 27007. Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium: Near Abu Dhabi Golf Cluband Resort, Sas Al Nakhl, Tel: 02 558 83318. Zayed Sports City: Near Abu Dhabi CarrefourHypermarket, Airport Road, Tel: 02 444 80009 . Al Jazeera Club: Beside Romanian Embassy,Al Karamah Street Tel: 02 446 585510. Amateur Football Club: Near Abu Dhabi Golf andEquestrian Club, Tel: 02 446 585011. Arabian Divers and Sport Fishing Charters:Al Bateen Marina, Al Bateen, Mob: 050 614 693112. Abu Dhabi Ice Rink: Near Zayed Sports City, Old AirportRoad, Tel: 02 444 8458MADINATKHALIFAH C13. Abu Dhabi International Marine and Sports Club:Breakwater, Tel: 02 681 556614. Abu Dhabi Sailing Club: Near Al Meena Sea Port, AlMeena, Tel: 02 673 111115. Abu Dhabi Ladies Club: Near Emirates palace,Tel: 02 666 222816. Abu Dhabi Chess Club: Behind French Embassy,Al Karamah Street, Tel: 02 633 111017. Khalifa International Bowling Centre: Near ZayedSports Complex, Airport Road, Tel: 02 403 4650HOTELS & RESORTS1. Emirates Palace: Corniche Road West,Tel: 02 690 90002. Hilton International Abu Dhabi: DowntownAbu Dhabi, Corniche Road West, Tel: 02 666 68883. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Resort and Towers: Near CornicheHospital, Corniche Road East, Tel: 02 677 33334. Le Meridien Hotel: Near Abu Dhabi Co–Op SocietyTourist Club Area, Tel: 02 644 66665. Le Royal Meridien Hotel: Facing Corniche StreetShaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Tel: 02 674 20206. Abu Dhabi Airport Hotel: Abu Dhabi Airport,Tel: 02 575 73777. Millennium Hotel: Near Corniche, Khalifa StreetTel: 02 626 27008. InterContinental Abu Dhabi: Near Emirates Palace, AlKhalidiyah, Tel: 02 666 68889. Sands Hotel: Sheikh Zayed Second Street,Tel: 02 633 533510. Beach Rotana Hotel: Near City TerminalTourist Club Area, Tel: 02 644 300011. Yas Hotel: Yas Island, Tel: 02 696 444412. Raha Beach Hotel: Dubai-Abu Dhabi Highway,Tel: 02 508 0555MADINATKHALIFAH B13. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Between the BridgesTel: 02 509 888814. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr: Between the Bridges.Tel: 02 654 333315. One-to-One Hotel: The Village Tel: 02 495 200016. Oryx Hotel: Zayed The First Street, Near Khalidiya MallTel: 02 681 0001CINEMAS1. Grand Cinema: Abu Dhabi Mall, Tel: 02 645 8988Movies: English/Hindi/Arabic2. CineStar Cinema: Marina Mall, Tel: 02 681 8484Movies: English/Arabic3. Grand Al Mariah Cinema: Near Bank of SharjahUmm Al Nasr Street, Al Mariah Mall, Tel: 02 678 5000,Movies: English/Hindi/Arabic4. National Cinema: Opposite Red Tag, Umm Al Nasr Street,Tel: 02 671 1700, Movies: Hindi5. Eldorado Cinema: Sheikh Zayed The First Street,Tel: 02 676 3555, Movies: Malayalam/Tamil6. Al Raha Cinema: In Al Raha MallTel: 02 556 2008, Movies: English/Arabic

F1 FAN ZONEEXTRAVAGANZATots dance to Beyonce’sTune (24th October)Favourite Beyonce tracks blaredfrom speakers as children performedonstage ‘wow-ing’ theaudience with their slick new dancemoves as a tribute to the Queenof Groove -Beyonce. F1 Fan Zoneresident DJs from Radio 1 played aselect list of the diva’s songs whilethe judges cooed over the youngcontestants. After much lamentthey chose a deserving winner whoreceived a dream-come-true prizeof tickets to the Beyonce concert onYas Island this October!Art of Jiu Jitsu(23rd October)The UAE Jiu Jitsu team gave demonstrationsto excited visitors tothe Corniche attending the F1 FanZone. 20 professional athletes led bythe Head Coach of the Emirates-BrazilianJiu-Jitsu team, Carlos Santosdemonstrated their skill, agilityand complete mastery of complexmoves. It gave fans a taste of whatto expect this April at the The worldprofessional Jiu Jitsu Cup.Experience the Thrill of F1The very first official F1 Fan ZoneAbu Dhabi, brought to us byMubadala, enthralled visitors withan array of techno gadgets andgizmos like the Podium Photo Finishwhich allowed fans to experiencethe real thrill of speed racing justlike an F1 racer. Autograph sessionsdrove race fanatics over the edgeand straight to their favouritecelebrities to learn their race secretsand have a closer interaction withtheir idols. Some even tried out theScalextric track built to drive likea multi-lane Grand Prix circuit viaGP Racing Pods and F1 simulators.However the Ferrari F1 Pitt StopChallenge took the cake (or shallwe say trophy?) when it came toexhilarating fans as it put theirco-ordination skills to the test byallowing them to change a tyre on areal Formula One 2007 Ferrari car, ina race against the clock.Cinema Lounge (22nd,23rd and 24th October)Crowds gathered in on the openingnight of Yasalam’s ‘Cinema by theSea’ at Abu Dhabi Corniche. Chillingout on the beanbags, listening tothe relaxing sounds of the oceanand snacking on refreshments theyenjoyed some all time favouritemovies! Days of Thunder, HerbieFully Loaded, Cars, Talladega Nights,Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and TheItalian Job (1969) were the movieshand-picked for the familyevent. The giant outdoor cinemaresembled its indoor counterpartmostly due to the ample supply ofpopcorn and candyfloss.Culture Galore (29thOctober - 1st November)The residents of Abu Dhabi andtourists alike are treated to fascinatingtraditional and cultural displaysincluding falconry, folk dancing &singing and henna application sessionsin the Arab Culture Weekend.It gives everyone a distinct taste ofthe true spirit of Abu Dhabi whilealso displaying the country’s heritageand historical importance.Abu Dhabi Galleria (16thOctober – 1st November)Tracing the history of Abu Dhabiand Formula 1, this gallery runningalong the Corniche shorelinepresents a stunning combination ofart, history and racing against thebackdrop of beautifully breathtakingAbu Dhabi sunsets.UpDRIVER'SSEATDRIVER'SFROM THE DRIVER'SA test event was conducted on 24th October in the Yas Marina Circuit, the venue for theinaugural Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Twenty three GP2 Asia Driverszoomed about the track to get feel of it and here are their comments:A test event was conducted on 24th October in the Yas Marina Circuit, the venue for theinaugural Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Twenty three GP2 Asia Driv-“Very exciting to race here asit is an incredible venue. It willbe challenging, a driver’s track,there are some nice corners,very wide so we should be ableto pass each other. Everything isamazing, everything is new – inthese difficult times it is great tobe in a place that is so positive.”- Edoardo Piscopo (ITALY)DAMS“The track has fast corners, slowcorners like a street circuit, longstraights, and hard brakes. Myfirst impression was very good.You can feel the elevationchanges – going uphill and youcan’t see anything and thendownhill you see a great view– albeit like a flash.”- Luiz Razia, (BRA) Barwa AddaxF1 GUIDE“Very fun to drive, cornerswere tricky, for sure it will beeasy for the public to enjoy.It will be very easy to losethe traction on the corners,making it difficult for driversand very good for thepublic.”- Roldan Rodriguez(Spanish) Scuderia Coloni“Combination of the layout, and some very fast corners, very slow corners,a mixture between long straights – it looks very promising in terms of aracing show. It’s my first time in Abu Dhabi, it’s nice and sunny. I have asmile on my face, and when you see this very nice track you will understandwhy.”- Christian Vietoris (GER) (DAMS) – Vice Champion F3 Euro Series 2009

My StyleTrendSETTERTempo's very own Trendsetter brings you thelatest fashion in the capital.Tempo spotsfashionable andsmart dressersaround the city.SPOTTING...Hat: H&MGlasses: H&MAldoRudnicki bracletName: Omar Al RaisiAge: 21 yearsNationality:EmiratiWhat do you do (work)?Press & PR ManagerWhere do you getyour hair done?Nivea HausThe One Thing I RegretBuying:A jacket fromGiordano.The One Thing IDream of Buying:A private island inthe Caribbean andan Armani tuxedo.My Style Inspiration:Music and myfeelings inspire me.Pants: ZaraSlippers:Massimo DuttiMy Style Philosophy:I don’t follow trends! If you follow trends,you become common.Leather hand band:Jack&JonesOUR FASHIONEXPERT SAYS:Miami beachmeetsAbu Dhabicorniche. Coolfedora andaviators...andlove the 'tude,man!GLAM SLAMThe glam queen, DemiMoore was here in AbuDhabi for the Middle EastInternational Film Festival.Tempo has come up withpersonalized demi-lookfor you so that you too candress like your favouritefashion diva. Fans loveDemi for her risk takingstyle but this time aroundshe has kept it simple,elegant and timeless.Drapped in a midnightblack dress, straightlocks and bare minimumaccessories, kudos Demi!You pull of the 'ClassicDiva' look flawlessly.MonsoonSalma suededouble stripeshoesRalphLaurenElta Tiered Satin DressMonsoonTiggy multistrandnecklaceMonsoonScarlett hardcase clutch bagBulovaLadies crystal ring22Would you like to be featured on My Style Blueprint? If you do contact: 026673349, blueprint@abudhabitempo.comTempo November 2009www.abudhabitempo.com23

OnBy Rantan RaveAs I go to work every morning, I have to pass thegarbage chute to get into the lift on my floor. Mostdays this is an uneventful occurrence, but sometimesit is like a re-enactment of a War movie gone awry!Going through malodorous battle frontlines, jumpingover discarded cardboard boxes, side steppingdecaying food, and climbing over mountains ofuseless packaging and soiled diapers. At this point,it is pretty clear why i keep most of my fancy shoes inthe car. Because thats when i put them on!Some daysit makes me want to strangle the unruly neighbourresponsible for the stinking-path-blocking mess.On bad days (and there are quite a few), the wholecorridor is blocked with large pieces of furniture andwhat have you. I have seen entire disemboweledsofas, stained mattresses propped to the ceiling,rusty barbecue sets, old toys, a rabbit cage (makesyou wonder about the tragic fate of its occupant)…and lots and lots of stuff which has overstayedits welcome period. Some days the ‘stuff’ is nothalf bad. It is still fairly new, still usable, wearable,displayable… if it was in the right home with theright owners. Instead all this stuff will surely beadded to the brimming landfills that will growso much they will one day encroach on our livingspace, just as our neighborhood garbage is alreadyencroaching on mine.My advice to all: buy less, live more, share all.Send us your feedback, questions, or just simply tellus about your linguistic (mis)adventures. Send to:arablish@abudhabitempo.comArablishAn irreverent look at the idiosyncrasies oflanguage, and tips on little things you canlearn today to enjoy it better.We know of the deep yearning all expatsand tourists have to learn Arabic. If youthink this column will teach you Arabic,then think again. There will never, repeatnever, be any substitute for long hardwork and lifelong dedication. However,recognizing that even lazy people needa break now and then, we will, throughthis column, try to pass on bits of wisdom(some useful, some totally rubbish) thatwill help you pepper your English speechwith foreign words and phrases, so youcan exude the air of an intellectual urbansophisticate.‘Transforming’ is a word we coin here. Thisis the ‘conversion’ (not to be confused with‘translation’ or ‘transliteration’) of a wordor a phrase. This usually happens withbrand names that end up being writteninelegantly in another language, andpronounced rather absurdly thereafter.Gucci, in Arabic is written as “Ghooottshi”and if spoken quickly enough soundsmore like a clearing of the throat followedby a sneeze. We are told there are thosewho prefer to soften the pronunciationto “ghooosshi” which sounds a tad morecivilized. And for the Arabic transformedphrase equivalent, we pick “Madinat.”A word to all the expats out there whoinsist on using the word “Madinat” asa short form for “Madinat Jumeirah,”“Madinat Zayed,” etc, stop! It makesyou sound severely Arabic-challenged.‘Madina’ means ‘town’ in Arabic, whilethe ‘t’ at the end of ‘madina’ translatesinto ‘of’ followed by the word: Jumeriah,Zayed etc. So from now on stop sayingI am going to ‘city of,’ unless that’s theactual name of the city (as if ), or if you’resaying this to someone who understandsabsolutely no Arabic and may actuallybe impressed by your linguistic knack forabbreviation. Another problem with theusage of ‘madinat’ is the way it is usuallypronounced. Transgressors pronounce itas ‘maaah-dinet,’ whereas ‘madina’ is waysmoother; rhymes with ‘verbena.’FUNNYTHINGOver toithappenedto me...ABOUT LIFEABOUT LIFEI wanted to buy one of the new mini laptops and wentto the biggest computer shop in one of the malls inAbu Dhabi. There was quite a choice, among the snazzypocket sized mini-computer by Vaio (the one that sticksin your back pocket—or so the advertisement says), thenthere were similar products from LG, Dell, Samsung etc. Iliked the one from Dell because it was less expensive and(I admit) I loved the bright red color.The salesman was bent on selling me the LG because it camebundled with an external drive and a carrying back. I explained tothe salesperson that the cost of the Dell, an external drive and a bagwas still better value, but he was clearly not convinced. He told me that theDell computer didn’t come with a back up CD (it was in the computer itself ),and this I later found out to be untrue.Anyhow he capitulated and gave me what I asked for but I was taken abackby what seemed like blatant bias that did not address the customer’s need,but clearly served the salesperson’s commission from the specific brand. Iwonder if anyone has had a similar experience. Sent in to Tempo by M. Amer.*You“It is a problem that happensnot only in electronics but inother product lines as well. Ithink it is an issue of carpe diem,buyer beware.”D. KhanWhat would you do if this happenedto you? Would you trust thesalesperson’s advice or make yourown decision?“The buyer should always do product research. Right now it issomething that is easy to do with the help of consumer sites. I thinkyou should listen to the salesperson but always make up your ownmind.”R. Samer“Regrettably it always happens with women. I think most womenknow less about electronics and I think we are often taken for a ride.I say take your husband or brother.”S.M.“The store should regulate things like that. Serving the customershould always come first.”R u l aSend your stories to mystory@abudhabitempo.com24Tempo November 2009www.abudhabitempo.com25

26CultureTalkLET’S GO PEARL DIVING!"The pearl owes nothing to man. It isabsolutely a gift of nature on whichman cannot improve."- George Fredrick Kunz, GemologistBefore the oil boom in the Arabian Gulf, pearl divingwas an important source of income for Arabianfamilies. Many successful Emirati entrepreneurstoday can trace their familial roots to the professionof pearl diving. Using only nose pegs and ropes, localpearl divers braved great peril to collect oysters fromthe ocean floor. Fortunately, despite modern innovationslike the jet ski and power boat their legacylives on in the Emirates even today. All thanks to theEmirates Diving Association.“The EDA is a non-profit organization consisting of ahandful of volunteers sharing a common goal- a lovefor the sea. As a nation of seafarers and pearl divers,we are historically and socially indebted to ourseas. Our timeless heritage and traditions as peopledependent on fisheries and seaborne trade havecontributed enormously towards our regional prosperityand development.”- Faraj Butti Al MuhairbiChairman of the Board of Directors Emirates DivingAssociationWish to go pearl diving? EDA frequently arranges formembers and guests to take the ‘treasure trip’ in atraditional Dhow boat. Visit their website:http://www.emiratesdiving.comTEMPO TIPS FORPEARLS THATSHINE!• Clean your pearl jewelry occasionallyusing a cloth dipped in a solution ofgentle soap or shampoo and warmwater, a solution specifically formulatedfor pearls, or take your pearls to yourjeweller for a professional cleaning.• Hairspray/perfume dousers ALERT: Keepthe area of your body where you planto wear the pearl jewelry free of anylotions or oils and cover or remove yourpearls when spraying hairspray or perfume,all of which can cause irreversibledamage to pearls.• Store your pearl jewelry inside a clothbag in a dry location away from otherjewelry which may scratch the softpearly surface.• Grandma’s pearls are loosing theirluster? Polish gently with a silk cloth orwith a cloth that is slightly dampenedwith olive oil.• In order to maximize their lifespan, pearlnecklaces need to be restrung everyfew years depending on usage. Silk isthe best material for restringing, andthe jeweler should tie knots in betweeneach pearl.vDear Um Saif,My wife and I would like to throw a dinner for ourneighbors on our floor, to get to know them better.We are from Canada and need your input on this. Ourneighbors are five families: two are westerners, two arefrom the subcontinent and one is an Arab family. Twoof the families are Muslim. I have two questions: is it OKto invite mixed couples, and is it OK to tell our neighborsnot to bring their children along?Dear Mark,- Mark on the CornicheWhat a wonderful idea! Isn’t it great that we have such amedley of nationalities in Abu Dhabi? What a nice way to get toknow the neighbors as well as to learn about new cultures. Bythe way, in Islamic and Arab society, the neighbor is regardedvery highly regarded and communities are encouraged tonurture their ties with their neighbors. But cultural traditionsdo vary from one nationality and one religion to another, andso my strong suggestion is to have your wife meet the otherladies beforehand and find out how they would prefer tosocialize.Be mindful that in most Arab and Muslim societies men andwomen sit separately from each other. With regards to thechildren, I don’t believe there is anything wrong with tellingyour neighbors that dinner invitation is only for adults. By talkingto the ladies beforehand your wife can determine what setup would be most comfortable for all invitees, and I am sureyou may be able to reach a nice compromise that will open thedoor to making good friends and wonderful neighbors.Any questions for Um Saif: umsaif@abudhabitempo.comSand LandA Yank inBored in the ‘Burbs...For Now!While the capitol city of Abu Dhabi is theepicenter of culture and entertainment for theEmirate of Abu Dhabi, there are big things instore for the outlying communities “off the island”.You see, the City of Abu Dhabi is situatedon an island much like New York’s Manhattan,and there is no more space to expand sonaturally the new projects are planned for thesuburbs on the far side of the bridges.One such ‘burb is Khalifa City. KC is locatedbetween Abu Dhabi City and the airport. I havebeen a resident of KC since I relocated herefrom the land of hot dogs, apple pie, baseballand income taxes almost a year and a half ago.When I first arrived in Abu Dhabi, my employerput me up in a hotel downtown for a couple ofmonths. I quickly became accustomed to havingshops, restaurants, nightclubs and resortsjust a walk or short cab ride away. The energyand vibe of the city was electrifying. However,my enthusiasm for downtown living started towane when I bought a car and settled into thereal life of having to drive the 40 minute commuteto work myself and then having to findan empty parking spot at the end of the day,an almost impossible task and a subject for afuture column.I was soon assigned living quarters in KhalifaCity. KC is a vast stretch of sand dotted withhigh-end villas and little else. What was abundantin the City was lacking out here. My fellowresidents and I nicknamed KC the “Moonbase”as some venues looked as if NASA could havefaked the lunar landings there. Boring!However, things are changing. The view frommy balcony is chockablock with excitingnew developments being built. The sleepybedroom communities outside the metropolitanareas are starting to arise from their deepsleep and will soon become entertainmentand cultural centers of their own. That will be agood thing. It will save me taxi fares!- Randy ParkerRandy has been a resident of Abu Dhabi sinceAugust, 2008 and works in the travel industry.He has a blog at: http://expatuae.blogspot.com/Tempo November 2009 www.abudhabitempo.com27

LIFECOACH COUCHBy Samantha DavisDownsized But UpbeatParent and Teenage “Angst”A common problem in the UAE and everywhere is how to handle teenagers. Many parents note a definite transitionperiod as their teenagers go through a stage that is often characterized by stubbornness and a drive to beindependent from their families.The irony is that teenagers feel that this is a journey for them to assert their individuality and yet the teenageyears are actually the epitome of aping your peers and succumbing to ‘peer pressure.’If parents are also going through ‘angst’ in dealing with their teenagers then the good thing to remember is theyalmost always grow out of it eventually.Here are some quick pointers on how to deal with self-asserting, stubborn teenagers:1. Treat them differently: Teenagers expect to betreated different from younger children. Be responsive,and listen to them—even if you don’t agreewith what they are saying. A lot of times teenagersmirror their parents and if you are overly stubborn,they will act the same way because they see it as asign of maturity.2. Validate their ideas: Many teenagers are ally more mature than we think, and many areactutestingtheir own limits; not in how far they canget with their parents, but on how to negotiate,persuade and assert their voice. Don’t jump toconclusions and don’t brush them off. Createparameters of respectful engagement and youmay be able to enjoy discussions, even if youdon’t agree with one another. A lot of times yourteen may want intervention as well as advice, butthey want to be heard first.4. No Labels: Don’t label your child as labels can bepowerful and will shape your child’s own assessmentof himself or herself. If you need to identify atroubling habit then label the behavior but don’tlabel the child. For example you can say “what youdid was irresponsible,” but refrain from saying “youare an irresponsible child.”3. Let them learn: Try to remember back to yourteenage years and remember that your teenageson or daughter is going through a difficult timewith many choices and many challenges. The worldhas become more complex than ever and teensalso go through a great amount of stress. Be supportiveand try to help your teen work out his orher problems and issues, not be interfering (theyneed to go through their own learnings) but byreminding your child that you can always be calledupon at any time.Get Moxie Tempo suggestion for parents...Get teenagers involved in community work and social activities. Standup: takeAction is an organization which encourages community members (corporations,educational institutes) to get involved with issues plaguing today’s world. Poverty,hunger, environmental safety, empowerment of women and child mortality are afew examples. Stand up, speak out and do it with your kids beside you so that theysee that the world has bigger problems than their own. Visit www.standup.ae28Tempo November 2009

THEBEATAn Artist to Watch Out !Charlie Winston, decked out in trilby hats and jazzy outfitscuts a smooth image. His new single ‘Like a hobo’ was a hit thissummer and his album, ‘Hobo’ is now one of the top selling inEurope. Unknown a year ago, Charlie Winston, 31, has scouredevery major festival this summer. And yet, the English songsterremains anonymous in his own country. But this is not for long,this artist is about to take the music world by storm. And forgood reason too....withAicAichArtists in ourNeighbourhoodWhat makes him so unique?His songs and music are all about what surrounds him. It is likea conversation, an interaction with the world.“I’m just trying to keep my eyes open as much as possible astep and not be too much within one thing so I can take a stepaway from it and look at it and talk about it”.His style cannot be categorized into a box, an eclectic fusion offolk, indie folk and indie pop, he presents an enchanting melodiouscharm. Charlie Winston is one of the rare musicians in theworld who has broadened his music horizons from jazz to beat,folk, indie pop etc. And people can easily identify and relate tohis songs. This is what makes him so distinctive. It is appropriatefor this age that has every type musical style presented on aplatter. If you were to ask anyone these days what type of musicdo you like? The chances are high that the response wouldbe that they like a bit of everything, hip hop, jazz, classical, rock,pop etc. Musical tastes are so varied and accessible now that itis rare to find someone who would say “I only like rock music”for instance.The idea behind the song “like a hobo” is to take the romanticvision of a hobo; being a traveler, or being someone who islooking for work while being someone who is free to wander.But the notion of ‘like a hobo’ for me in this song is someonewho is taking life into their own hands. That is what the song isall about, taking his life into his own hands and sticking up forthe things that he believes in and what is real for him and tothe world.His second single “In your hand” has also been released. Keep awatch on his music and interviews on his website:http://www.charliewinston.com/index.While Abu Dhabi Art Fair celebrates artworkfrom all around the world this month, do notforget to visit Gwynfa Gallery on 5th,6th & 7thNovember to appreciate paintings, drawingsand original prints made by resident artists.Tania Beaumont and Judy Roberts have beenworking closely with local galleries for numerousyears. Both their works signify an abstractand colourful view of the world we share andtheir heightened senses of perception allowthem to represent the natural beauty of aregion like the Middle East through the eyes ofaccomplished artists. So join Tempo in celebratingthe spirit of Middle Eastern art and paythem a visit!Palmscape on the cover page backgorund isTania’s artwork!Location: Villa 57, Khalidiya Village, 28th Street,Abu DhabiVisit: gwynfagallery@eim.aewww.synovetics.com30Tempo November 2009