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June in not much room
What’s hot UAE film Director Ashraf Ghori is taking UAE film to the world. The UAE’s first 3D animated short, Levity – Xero Error Minus 1, showed at Cannes last month, having already proved a success in the Gulf Film Festival. www.youtube.com/xpansecgi Justin Timberlake Yes, ladies, the one they call the trouser snake is heading to the desert this month. Unfortunately, he’s only in town for the launch of Givenchy’s new fragrance. Still, he has to venture outside at some point... Gold It sounds like something James Bond villain Goldfinger would own, but the new ATM at Emirates Palace is definitely real. Instead of cash, the machine dispenses gold nuggets, bars and coins. Only in the UAE.
What’s not
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The Picturehouse We love Reel Cinemas’ alternative movies home, The Picturehouse. But we also love popcorn – it’s a vital part of our movie-going experience. So why is it all food and drink banned at The Picturehouse? Join our Twitter crusade to stop this madness. Gary Rhodes Twenty10 Chef Gary’s second UAE restaurant was supposed to open at Le Royal Méridien this month, but the opening has been pushed back to July. We do not like being made to wait for our dinner. www.garyrhodes.com Sex And The City 2 The latest adventures of the fab four may be partially set in Abu Dhabi, but due to its risqué content, it looks like it won’t be shown at the UAE’s cinemas. 16 WHAT’S ON JUNE 2010
June in numbers Sum might say
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Tap dance taps per second for the Guinness World Record held by Lord Of The Dance creator Michael Flatley. His Irish dance spectacular hits Abu Dhabi in June, p51
1,479
Kilometres we travelled in total on our road trips to each of the seven Emirates, p19
171
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Total goals scored at the France 1998 World Cup, a tournament record. We show you the best venues in the UAE to watch this month’s event, p40
Years ago this very month, What’s On, the UAE’s oldest and best magazine, was founded. And to celebrate, we have 31 cool prizes to give away, p44
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The total number of sheep in New Zealand, outnumbering the human population 11 to one. We met some people, and sheep, on our visit to the country, p105
This month we’re going to… URBAN CONTEMPORARY ART How would you like a Warhol on your wall? No, not a fan of Andy’s work? How about the graffiti art of elusive Brit Banksy? Gold-toothed Goldie? Gorillaz’ Jamie Reid? London lad D’Face? Well, you had better join us at 1X1 Art Gallery this month where work by all will on display and up for sale. Jun 7 to 12, 1X1 Art Gallery, Villa 5, 1023 Al Wasl Road, Al Manara, Dubai. Tel: (04) 3483873. www.1x1artgallery.com
COOL SUMMER NIGHTS There are few things we love more than waterslides, but throw in live cooking stations, entertainment, smaller queues plus zero danger of burning our feet and we’re sold. Aquaventure’s Thursday night offering is great for a few drinks before hitting the lazy river and enjoying the fireworks. Aquaventure, Atlantis The Palm, Dubai, Thurs 7pm to midnight. Dhs150, Dhs120 for children under 1.1 metres. Tel: (04) 4260000. www. atlantisthepalm.com