The entertainment capital of the UAE is Yas Island. The country has 200 islands in total, but another island will be added in 2023. The special thing about it is that it is a digital island.
Abu Dhabi will launch a metaverse version of its entertainment capital, Yas Island, as this entertainment arena includes different areas such as theme parks, houses, shopping malls and aquariums. In addition, it is accessible to a global audience.
Metaverse is a platform that offers its visitors a high-quality Virtual Reality (VR) experience.
The Abu Dhabi Ministry of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi), in collaboration with the tech giants, has decided to transform an area of 25 square kilometers into a digital arena. Once set up, audiences can meet or play games while exploring the digital island. And this initiative is confirmed to the media by Miral’s CEO, Mohammed Abdalla Al Zaabi.
Hot Dogs: The UAE’s sweaty pooches train at AC gyms
An air-conditioned gym for dogs
As soaring Gulf temperatures become unhealthy amid fears about the pace of climate change, those who can afford not to work outside in the blazing sun are staying in the air-conditioning. And for owners of pampered pets who can make money, an air-conditioned dog gym has become an attractive option.
global warming
The resource-rich Gulf is among the regions most at risk from global warming, with some cities projected to become uninhabitable by the end of the century. Temperatures often soar above 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) in the United Arab Emirates and can remain above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) even after midnight.
Posh Pets Boutique and Spa in Abu Dhabi
Oscar, a Welsh Corgi, is now training at Posh Pets Boutique and Spa in Abu Dhabi, a shop and grooming salon that claims to be the UAE’s first gym dedicated to dogs. Staff carefully secure him with a harness to one of two adapted treadmills before he begins walking, with glass barriers on either side to prevent him from falling.
treadmills
Rather than being set at specific speeds, the treadmills automatically adjust to each dog’s pace. Dogs should get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, experts say.
Owners of Posh Pets
Mansour al-Hammadi, the dog-loving owner of Posh Pets, charges one dirham (US$0.25) per minute to use the treadmills, or US$7.5 for a half-hour walk.
He believes VR is the best medium for global audiences to discover Yas Island in a new way. Visitors can build virtual houses and theme parks. The main tourist attraction will be Ferrari World, where they will have the opportunity to zip around the world’s fastest rollercoaster F1 circuit.
Frequently asked Questions:
- Where is Yas Island?
Abu Dhabi.
- How many islands are there in the UAE?
200
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