Al Tamimi Stables hosts a special day for families on 2 December to commemorate the UAE National Day

An exciting day out for the whole family that strengthens the community spirit, raises awareness about environmental issues and encourages the personal development of children.

Dubai, UAE, 1 November 2013  Al Tamimi Stables, a public recreational and educational facility located only a 40-minute drive from Dubai, will mark the UAE National Day on 2 December with great fanfare from 9am to 6pm. The event will focus on the rich heritage and culture of the UAE and will include an array of exciting activities centered around Al Tamimi Stables' Heroes Programme and horse riding, the preferred sport of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The 30-acres of lush farmland will bring the true essence of the UAE to Sharjah with flags displayed throughout the facility, a flag hoisting ceremony and singing of the National Anthem at the beginning of the day. Visitors can enjoy belly dancing performances and also learn a step or two, ladies can get beautiful henna tattoos on their hands while children can participate in flag making workshops.

Visitors will have the opportunity to not only view the magnificent horses at Al Tamimi Stables but also to pet them. In addition, the little ones will be encouraged to ride ponies and learn about equestrian care such as feeding and grooming horses.

Families can spot over 500 domestic and exotic animals with nature trails, participate in games or workshops such as eco-friendly arts and crafts, dance, drama and cooking. Tickets for this exciting event are only AED 60 for adults and AED 35 for kids with family passes available for two adults and three kids at AED 180. Entry is free for kids under 3 years.

Visitors can sit back and relax with delicious refreshments served at the in-house café. They will also learn more about the facilities at Al Tamimi Stables such as the Homework Club, Arabic and French language classes, Hip Hop, Belly Dancing, Boot Camps, and several others. Information will also be provided about the corporate packages, school camps and concept of Animal Assisted Therapy by SENSE.

The activities will focus largely on the Heroes Programme that fuses the school curriculum with active, outdoor and experimental learning. The programme educates children about the environment, sustainable development and care for all living things. As part of the Heroes programme, children receive the titles of Green Hero, Creativity Hero, Sports Hero, Horse Hero and Animal Care Hero, depending on the activity. The initiative enhances communication skills, critical thinking and teamwork, all vital for the overall development of every child. Additionally, participants will be rewarded with stamps and certificates.

“We launched the new season at Al Tamimi Stables in September with a fantastic Family Fun Day with over 700 attendees and later kicked off the festivities with Halloween and Guy Fawkes Day celebrations. The UAE National Day falls on a long weekend this year so it seemed very fitting to host another big day to resonate the culture and beliefs of the UAE,” commented Brian Galligan, General Manager, Al Tamimi Stables.

Al Tamimi Stables is open Saturday to Thursday from 9am to 6pm. For more information, class schedules or to make a group booking, call 06 743 1122.