Al Fursan Emarat to perform aerial displays at Abu Dhabi F1 weekend

Yas Marina Circuit revealed Al Fursan Emarat will perform an additional aerobatic display at this weekend’s 2016 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

In addition to its traditional pre-Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race display with an Etihad Airways A380 superjumbo over the start line on Sunday (at 4.47pm), the seven Aermacchi MB-339 jet aircraft of Fursan Al Emarat will also be thrilling the 60,000 capacity crowd with an extra show on Saturday, scheduled to take place at 4.15pm.

Led by Captain Nasser Al Obaidli, the display will include an array of breath-taking aerial maneouevres that include ‘corsair loop’, ‘swan right barrel roll’, ‘flag cross’ as well as the signature ‘UAE DNA’.

Flown at a minimum height of 100 feet to a maximum of 6,000 feet above the Circuit, the display is a six-month culmination of intense daily training and the pilots are all drawn from the UAE’s armed forces, with new recruits joining the team on rotation every year.

Captain Al Obaidli, said: “It’s a great honour and I am very proud to be representing my country and leading the two displays at the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which will help cement the event’s global reputation as a thrilling visual spectacle and must-attend weekend.”

Justin Bieber leaves a fan bleeding after punching him in his face

Justin Bieber hit out at a fan who tried to touch him through his car window, leaving the man bleeding.

The 22-year-old pop star was caught on camera lashing out at the unnamed male through the open window of his car as he arrived at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona, Spain, for the latest show on his 'Purpose' tour on Tuesday.

Footage obtained by TMZ showed an enthusiastic fan reaching out to touch Justin as the car goes past at slow speed, but the 'Sorry' singer quickly hit out and stuck the man in the face.

The vehicle then drove away as the shocked fan faced the camera with his bloodied lip clearly visible.

The incident comes a few weeks after the troubled UK leg of Justin's tour, in which he repeatedly blasted his fans for being "obnoxious" and screaming too loudly, even leaving the stage in protest at one of the shows in Manchester, North West England.

But he later posted a heartfelt message trying to justify his actions.

Alongside a caption that read "Tonight on stage. Thank you", the 'Believe' hitmaker posted a picture of text that read: "People tend to want to shut you down. What I mean by that is ... people try to twist things, some people don't want to listen. But I simply feel like, if I didn't use this platform to say how I truly feel, and if I didn't use this platform to be the man that I know I am, and speak from what's in my heart, then I'm doing myself injustice, and I'm not doing anybody in this audience any justice.

"There's going to be times where I say the wrong thing, because I'm human. But I don't pretend to be perfect and I hope to God that, you know, I don't say the right thing all the time because if that was the case then I'd be a robot, and I'm just, I'm not a robot. There's times when I get upset ... times when I get angry, there's times when I'm going to be frustrated. But I'm always going to be myself on this stage.

"When people try to twist things and say 'Justin's angry at his fans. He doesn't want his fans to scream' that's not at all what I was doing. All I was simply doing was wanting people to listen; to kind of hear me out a little bit. Certain people ... certain cities aren't going to want to hear me out, and you know, sometimes it's my job to just say 'Hey, I'm not going to try to force anything'. I just appreciate you guys tonight, listening to me and understanding, and rocking with me. You guys are truly amazing."

Dubai Parks' National Day tickets sell out in less than 2 hours

Dubai Parks and Resorts today announced that its #DPR NationalPride tickets sold out in less than two hours giving 27,000 guests the chance to experience Legoland Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai at the National Day anniversary equivalent price of Dh45.

Last week, Dubai Parks and Resorts confirmed it will celebrate UAE National Day annually with a limited number of tickets priced equivalent to the anniversary year. 

This year, Dubai Parks and Resorts marked the 45th UAE National Day by offering 4,500 tickets for Dh45 per person per park from (1st December – 3rd December) at Legoland Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai.

As the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, Dubai Parks and Resorts is a destination that the UAE can be proud of and it is only fitting to mark UAE National Day annually in a truly memorable way.

Due to the astounding demand for the #DPRNationalPride tickets online, additional Dh45 tickets were made available which also sold out. 

Subject to capacity in the parks over the National Day Weekend, families looking to celebrate together will still be able to buy regular tickets for Legoland Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai on arrival at the park gates. 

Alternatively, they will be able to enjoy all the National Day celebrations without a ticket at Riverland Dubai. 

Visitors are recommended to come early to ensure they can enjoy all the destination has to offer.

Riverland Dubai is a unique themed district at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts that offers a wide range of dining, retail and entertainment and no ticket is required for entry.

From 2nd to 3rd December, Riverland Dubai will be fully dressed for the National Day celebrations and feature interactive entertainment, traditional activities like henna painting, dance and falconry and boat rides along the river on a festively decorated fleet. 

On 2nd December a children’s choir from the Dubai International School and Kings School Al Barsha, will be performing by the river and from 4.30pm – 10pm on 2nd and 3rd December there will also be live music at the Riviera Plaza.

From burgers to burritos, seafood to smoothies and steak to stir-fry, Riverland Dubai offers everything from casual to fine dining that family and friends can enjoy together over the National Day weekend.

Guests with tickets to Legoland Dubai or Bollywood Parks Dubai will enjoy over 76 interactive rides, shows, attractions and experiences, many of which have never been seen anywhere else in the world before. 

Some of the many highlights include MINILAND in Legoland Dubai where families can admire UAE landmarks made from 20 million Lego bricks and, in the world’s first Bollywood theme park, see big screen Bollywood movies brought to life via cinematic rides and thrilling 3D and 4D simulations.

Raed Kajoor Al Nuaimi, CEO of DXB Entertainments PJSC, the owner of Dubai Parks and Resorts said: “We are delighted that so many people have chosen to celebrate UAE National Day with us at Dubai Parks and Resorts. Our aim was to create a unique theme park destination in the heart of the UAE that the country could be truly proud of and I hope everyone visiting us this weekend will share this sentiment on one of the most important days in our history. Whether enjoying Legoland Dubai and Bollywood Parks Dubai or the National Day activities, dining and entertainment available without a ticket at Riverland Dubai, there will be something for the whole family to enjoy over the National Day weekend.”

Over the National Day Weekend the parks will be open as follows:

· Legoland Dubai – 10am to 8pm

· Bollywood Parks Dubai – 12 noon – 12 midnight

· Riverland Dubai – 10am to 12 midnight

General visitor parking at the destination will be free of charge from 1st – 3rd December.  Valet and VIP parking will be paid as normal.

Dubai Parks and Resorts comprises three theme parks: Bollywood Parks Dubai a first-of-its-kind theme park that will showcase rides and attraction based on some of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters. Motiongate Dubai – a unique theme park showcasing some of Hollywood’s most beloved characters from DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Studios and Lionsgate as well as the region’s first Legoland Park and a Legoland Water Park.

The entire destination is connected by Riverland Dubai – a retail and dining destination at the heart of Dubai Parks and Resorts that is free for all to enjoy, and guests can stay at the Lapita Hotel, a Polynesian themed family hotel part of the Marriott Autograph Collection. Expected to open in late 2019, Six Flags Dubai will be the destination’s fourth theme park and the region’s first Six Flags theme park.