THE EDITOR FACT Magazine Abu Dhabi Edition November 2014 Volume 1, Issue 6
Under the Stars
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“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R Tolkien.
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Chief Executive Officer Greg Hughes Editor-in-Chief Shabana Adam (shabana@factlive.com) Group Regional Editor Tony Sidgwick (tony@factlive.com) Features Editor Pallavi Ramesh (editorial@factlive.com)
ow much are you liking this cooler
If city life is where it’s at for you then get
weather? Yes, I did just ask about the weather.
ready for a fun-packed November. One of the
holds more adventure, activity and all-round
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
But, hey, that’s only because this time of year awesomeness that we all love.
For Abu Dhabi, after what has been a
stiflingly hot and humid summer, we can now
venture outdoors and leave behind the comfort of the air conditioning for more pleasant
temperatures (finally!). So, it’s only fitting that
Creative Director Paula Leal Senior Graphic Designer Raquel Henriques
biggest treats this month is, of course, the 2014
Design & Photography Rashed Bin Daina
Music lovers can rejoice as some of the biggest
Production & Distribution Manager Neil Mahmood
names in showbiz are heading to our shores for F1 weekend – Pharrell Williams, Rita Ora, The Who,
Jason Derulo and the list goes on. Turn to p20 for the lowdown on the line-up.
F1 fever continues into the motoring pages
Regional Key Account Manager Chelsea Copenhaver
this issue we bring you a huge feature on desert
starting p57. In an exclusive interview, we chat
Contributor Nick Langmead
region’s, favourite winter pastimes.
resident motoring-man we round up what has
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camping; one of the UAE’s, and in fact the GCC We explore Bedouin history and heritage
and its connection to Emirati culture today, as
with Daniel Ricciardo and in the words of our been an unbelievably exciting F1 season.
Remember, Abu Dhabi Art (p45) takes place
well as the ways of contemporary camping (p25).
in early November, giving visitors a glimpse into
spending a few nights under the stars, we’ll tell
there’s the foodie favourite, Taste of Abu Dhabi.
If you’re up for taking a trip into the desert and
you where to start, what to pack and how to have a safe and unforgettable time.
the artistic future of the city. Alongside this,
We caught up with event ambassador and young Emirati chef, Bader Najeeb Al Awadhi (p88) to
learn more about his home-grown culinary talent.
Shabana Adam Editor-in-Chief shabana@factlive.com
We’re super excited for the festive season and
those of you celebrating Thanksgiving, do enjoy!
Let me ask, how’s your Christmas playlist coming
along? Contrary to what some in the FACT office believe, it’s never too early to be playing Jingle Bell Rock. YouTube, here I come…
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