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... a quick word 5 a message from Abela Father’s Day 6 WELCOMES show your dad you care with some unique adventures Bastille Day 9 join in the French national celebrations Crepes and toppings 12 festive food fun with French crepes Scream for ice-cream 14 back the home made ice-cream to cool off your summer New this month 26 check out the new line-up of products Protect yourself 24 a host of sun protection and tips for the summer Arrive and drive, dine, or golf ... 30 there’s just so much to do at Yas Hotel and Marina Anyone for tennis? 32 AED 25 a look at the facts and figures of this historic event Summer specials 34 summer in the city special deals Jordan rocks 36 exploring Petra and the Dead Sea Le Tour 48 lunch the Tour de France this July
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... a quick word ABELA SUPERMARKETS
Dear readers,
Welcome to our fourth issue of ‘delicatesse’, Abela’s free in-store magazine to complement your lifestyle.
Summer is finally upon us, but don’t despair as this issue brings you some hot, hot, hot new products available now in our three Abela stores.
If you’re staying in the city we’ve got some great ideas to keep you entertained, or if you are planning a short break, you might consider Jordan. There’s a whole host of capital summer deals to take advantage of, tips for keeping safe in the sun, recipes to keep you cool and a fast and furious visit to Yas Hotel and Marina Circuit.
The new Smart Shopper Card continues to be a great success with our shoppers and we hope you are taking advantage of collecting points to redeem shopping vouchers to spend in-store. The programme is very simple: shop, earn points, redeem shopping rewards! Look out for the application pack or ask one of our staff for more information.
We would like to hear what you think of delicatesse magazine, so please drop us an email and let us know.
We wish you all a happy Father’s Day and a fantastic summer break.
Sincerely yours David Derrick Retail General Manager Abela Supermarkets
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celebrating Father’s Day
June 19th (USA, Canada, UK) September 4th (Australia, NZ)
Father’s Day is a day of commemoration and celebration of honour a living father, a white rose for Dad. It is a day to not only honour your own father, but all a deceased one. It took many years men who have acted as a father figure in your life - whether as to make the holiday official in spite of stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers, or big brothers. support from the YWCA, the YMCA, and churches, it ran the risk of disappearing The History from the calendar. Where Mother’s Day
Contrary to popular belief, the first observance of Father’s Day was met with enthusiasm, Father’s Day actually took place in Fairmont, West Virginia on July 5, 1908. was often met with laughter. The holiday It was organised by Mrs. Grace Golden Clayton, who wanted was gathering attention slowly, but for the to celebrate the lives of the 210 fathers who had been lost in wrong reasons. It was the target of much a mining disaster and it’s possible that she was influenced by satire, parody and derision, including the first celebration of Mother’s Day that same year, just a few jokes from the local newspapers. Many miles away. people saw it as the first step in filling the calendar with mindless promotions. The day, however, was overshadowed by other events in the city, and was not officially registered, so it was not celebrated The day was eventually made a permanent happy again until in 1972, someone saw Nixon’s proclamation of national holiday when President Richard Father’s Day, and worked to recover its legacy. Fairmont is now Nixon signed it into law in 1972. Father’s Day is a celebration honouring promoted as the “Home of the First Father’s Day Service”. an alternative to socks! fathers and celebrating fatherhood, On June 19, 1910, an independently-invented Father’s Day Try something a bit different to treat your dad this year ... observance was celebrated through the efforts of Sonora Smart paternal bonds, and the influence of Dodd of Spokane, Washington. After listening to a church YAS Kartzone - 800 YAS (927) fathers in society. It is celebrated on the father’s sermon about the newly recognized Mother’s Day in 1909, Tue – Sat 2pm – 10pm Dodd felt strongly that fatherhood also needed recognition. She AED 100 (10 min sessions) third Sunday of June in many countries, wanted a celebration that honored fathers like her own father, a
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The Bastille was a prison and a symbol of the absolute and arbitrary power of Louis the 16th’s ancient regime. By capturing this symbol, the people signaled that the king’s power was no longer absolute: power should be based on the Nation and be limited by a separation of powers.
The day is declared a national holiday today and in celebration you can see spectacular fireworks illuminating the iconic Eiffel tower and a military parade marching down the beautiful Champs Elysées.
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viva la france! In France Bastille Day is celebrated as a La Marseillaise was written in 1792 national holiday - with joyous cries of “Viva and declared the French national la France!” to mark the storming of the anthem in 1795. Bastille in Paris on July 14, 1789
Bastille Day A National holiday
The French national holiday on the 14th of July commemorates the storming of the Bastille Day was declared the French national holiday on 6 July 1880, on Benjamin Bastille, a medieval fortress and prison in Paris, which took place in 1789 on the same Raspail’s recommendation, when the new Republic was firmly entrenched. The day and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a symbol day has such a strong signification for the French because the holiday symbolizes of the absolute and arbitrary power of Louis the 16th’s ancient regime. By capturing the birth of the Republic. As in the US, where the signing of the Declaration of this symbol, the people signaled that the king’s power was no longer absolute: power Independence signaled the start of the American Revolution, in France the storming should be based on the Nation and be limited by a separation of powers. of the Bastille began the Great Revolution. In both countries, the national holiday
Although the Bastille only held seven prisoners at the time of its capture, the storming thus symbolizes the beginning of a new form of government. of the prison was a symbol of liberty and the fight against oppression for all French On the one-year anniversary of the fall of the Bastille, delegates from every region citizens; like the Tricolore flag, it symbolized the Republic’s three ideals: Liberty, Equality, of France proclaimed their allegiance to a single national community during the Fête and Fraternity for all French citizens. It marked the end of absolute monarchy, the birth de la Fédération in Paris - the first time in history that a nation had claimed their right of the sovereign Nation, and, eventually, the creation of the (first) Republic, in 1792. to self-determination.
The French Revolution in brief What do people do?
• Parliament wanted the king to share his absolute powers with an oligarchic Many people attend large-scale public celebrations which often include military and parliament. civilian parades, musical performances, communal meals, dances, gala dinners • Priests and other low-level religious figures wanted more money. and spectacular fireworks displays. The general population though spend the day • Nobles also wanted to share some of the king’s power. quietly eating celebratory meals or picnics with family and close friends. The overall • The middle class wanted the right to own land and to vote. idea is to make dishes with fresh, local ingredients that are available at markets and • The lower class were hostile toward everyone and farmers were angry about farmers’ stalls. Some of the more traditional dishes include;
tithes and feudal rights. • Creme bruleé • Some historians claim that the revolutionaries were opposed to Catholicism • Crepes served with varied toppings like cinnamon or cheese etc. more than to the king or the upper classes. • French butter cakes • Lemon butter tarts • Salmon en croute The blue, white, and red French flag took shape • Salad nicoise during the French Revolution. The three colors • Mashed potatoes and apples, usually with boiled onions. • Peach and nectarine soup with a sauce of red berries represent the Republic’s three ideals. • Croque monsieur Happy Bastille Day! And Vive le Revolution! 10 11 AprilJune 20112011 n n IssueIssue 34 June 2011 n Issue 4
The name “galette” came from the word “galet”, French for pebble, since the first gallettes were made on a large pebble heated in a fire.
celebrate the French national holiday with some A sublime French crêpe recipe guaranteed to please. Hot, oozing chocolate, or sweet fresh fruits, ice- cream, whipped cream, we all scream for more! Rustle up these crepes in any basic frying pan (7 or 8 delicious home made crêpes inches works best) - the most difficult part will be choosing which toppings to add! Just make a batch Bastille day of the basic batter recipe and top, fill or pour on your favourite topping - lashings of it!
Preparation Time 5 minutes NOW COOK THEM ... Cooking Time about 30 minutes 1. Rub the butter on a folded paper towel, and wipe the pan toppings evenly. Keep paper towel at hand while preparing crepes, in Ingredients (for about 15 crepes) case you want to give it another wipe. 2 cups flour 2. Heat the pan and pour in 2-3 tablespoons of batter and 2½ cups whole milk crêpes quickly swirl the pan around so that batter spreads evenly, 4 eggs covering the whole surface with a thin layer. A medium to high 2 Tbsp butter (melted) heat is best. Pinch of salt Crêpes are usually of two types - sweet crêpes (crêpes & 3. Cook for about 1 minute watching for bubbles to form ½ vanilla pod or few drops of vanilla extract sucrées) made with wheat flour and slightly sweetened; Butter (for frying) underneath. Then, flip with a metal spatula, and cook the other and savoury galettes (crêpes salées) made with buckwheat side for about 30 seconds. flour and unsweetened. The name “galette” came from the MAKE THE Batter ... Keeping the pan hot, repeat these steps until you are out of batter, word “galet”, French for pebble, since the first gallettes 1. Sift flour and mix with salt in a bowl. stacking cooked crêpes on a plate. were made on a large pebble heated in a fire. 2. Make a well and pour in eggs. Stir well. 3. Slowly pour in milk while stirring. Keep stirring batter until Variations small bubbles form on the surface. Prefer whole wheat flour? No problem. You can substitute the 4. Stir in butter. white flour with your own favorite!
The batter does not need to stand before using it. However, if you do Serving Ideas let it stand, you will most likely want to add 1 Tbsp. of water before Traditionally, a crêpe is lightly topped, and then folded into cooking with it. General rule of thumb: if it seems thicker than cream, quarter triangles. Meaning, fold in half, and then fold in half add a little more water, and/or a little more milk. again. If you prefer, you can also top your crêpe and then roll it up like a tortilla. When you are using thicker fillings, you will probably just want to fold the crêpe in half once. 12 13 June 2011 n Issue 4 June 2011 n Issue 4
scream for [home made] ice-cream it’s easier to make at home than you think!
If you mix cream and sugar together and freeze it, ice crystals will form. By agitating the mixture and adding air to increase its volume, ice-cream machines create the light, smooth, creamy texture we crave.
make it at home From a simple base recipe, the flavours of ice-cream you can make are limited only to your imagination! YUM! Grab the ingredients from Abela, and keep your summer cool with some home made ice-cream!
Custard Ice Creams Making Ice-Cream Without A Machine Custard ice-cream is, as the name suggests, made from a 1. Prepare your ice-cream mixture, then chill it over an ice bath. custard base. Egg yolks or whole eggs are whisked together 2. Use a pre-frozen bowl made of thick plastic, stainless steel with hot milk or cream and sugar, and cooked gently until the or something durable and pour your custard mixture into it. mixture becomes thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Egg 3. After 45mins as it starts to freeze near the edges, stir yolks are natural emulsifiers, and the resulting custard makes an vigorously. Break up any frozen sections. Return to freezer. ice-cream that is remarkably smooth and rich. 4. Continue to check the mixture every 30mins, stirring every time. You can use a hand-held mixer for best results. Ingredients 5. Keep checking periodically until the ice-cream is frozen. It 4 egg yolks will take 2-3 hours to be ready. ½ pint (250ml) milk ice-cream ½ pint (250ml) double/heavy cream Adding Flavour 4 oz (100g) sugar or caster sugar Starting from a simple base recipe, add lavender, green tea, fresh 1 vanilla pod (scored down the middle) peppermint, or candied ginger ... the list goes on.
method • “Used” vanilla pods are powerfully aromatic, and can be stored Bring the milk slowly up to boiling point but DO NOT LET IT in a canister of plain granulated sugar to make vanilla sugar. BOIL. Place the vanilla pod into it and leave to infuse for about • Infuse herbs and spices into the mixture as you heat the milk. 20 minutes. • Extracts and flavouring oils (citrus, peppermint, cinnamon) In a bowl, beat and mix together the egg yolks and sugar until should be added after the custard has cooled slightly. thick. Carefully remove the vanilla pod from the pan of milk and • Add fruits and berries to your ice-cream base: sprinkle fruit scrape out the seeds into the milk. Pour the milk into the mixture with sugar and crush it with a potato masher before mixing of egg yolks and sugar whilst stirring. Pour the mixture back into it in. the pan and heat gently, stirring until the custard thickens - DO NOT BRING TO THE BOIL AS IT WILL PROBABLY CURDLE. • To add nuts, chocolate, crumbled cookies, or whole berries, When you can see a film form over the back of your spoon it’s let the ice-cream reach the consistency of soft-serve, and time to remove the saucepan from the heat. Leave to cool. When then stir in the garnishes.
cool off with summer ices! the custard base is cold stir in the cream. Transfer the whole mixture into an ice-cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 14 15 June 2011 n Issue 4
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Hot, hot, hot never mind the summer, check out the hot new products at Abela
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Summer is here - but are you prepared? As you jet off away from the heat in the UAE, you still need to be aware that although it you may be holidaying in cooler climes, you still need to take care of your skin and that of your younger ones who no doubt will be skincare exposed to the sun for the entire day.
in the sun What is an SPF? UVA-screening chemicals include oxybensone, sulisobenzone The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) displayed on the sunscreen and Parsol 1789, also called avobenzone. At present there is label ranges from 2 to as high as 50 and refers to the product’s no FDA-approved rating system that measures UVA protection ability to screen or block out the sun’s harmful rays. For example, levels. if you use a sunscreen with an SPF 15, you can be in the sun Try to use a sunscreen that is “waterproof” or “water-resistant,” 15 times longer that you can without sunscreen before burning. especially if you participate in outdoor physical activity. How Note that SPF protection does not increase proportionally with well the sunscreen stays on the skin after swimming, bathing or an increased SPF number. While an SPF of 2 will absorb 50% of perspiring is just as important as the SPF level. The FDA considers ultraviolet radiation, an SPF of 15 absorbs 93% and an SPF of a product “water-resistant” if it maintains its SPF level after 40 34 absorbs 97%. minutes of water exposure. A product is considered “waterproof” How do you select a sunscreen? if it maintains its SPF level following 80 minutes of exposure to With so many brands of sunscreen available, selecting the right water. If you participate in outdoor recreational activities including sunscreen can be difficult. Dermatologists strongly recommend swimming, you may want to choose a waterproof sunscreen. using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater year-round for all sunscreen vs sunblock? skin types and of course this is especially true in the UAE. If you Sunscreens can be classified into two major types: chemical are fair-skinned and sunburn easily, you may want to select a and physical. Chemical sunscreens contain special ingredients higher SPF to provide additional protection. All sunscreens need that act as filters and reduce UVR penetration to the skin. These to be reapplied, so follow the guidelines written on the sunscreen sunscreens often are colourless and maintain a thin visible film bottle. Gel sunscreens tend to sweat off and, therefore, need to on the skin. These sunscreens usually contain UVB absorbing be reapplied more frequently. Remember, expensive sunscreens chemicals and more recently contain UVA absorbers as well. are not necessarily of better quality. Physical sunscreens, most often referred Choose a “broad-spectrum” sunscreen Remember to as sunblocks, contain ingredients that protects against UVB and UVA such a titanium dioxide and zinc oxide radiation. One of the ingredients, PABA/ Sunscreens expire and offers which block ultraviolet radiation (UVR). PABA esters, only protect against UVB little or no protection once Sunblocks provide broad protection radiation, the sun’s burning rays that they do. Replenish on an against both UVB and UVA light. are the primary cause of sunburn and annual basis to ensure you The amount of sun protection these skin cancer. Also look for other UVB get maximum protection. sunblocks provide, while potentially high, absorbers listed in the ingredients such Look for the icon that cannot be quantified in the same manner as salicylates and cinnamates. denotes how many months as sunscreen SPFs. Most recently on the your product is good for. You should look for a sunscreen that sun protection scene is sun-protective also protects against ultraviolet A (UVA) clothing designed to block UVA and UVB radiation, those rays that penetrate radiation. The effective SPF is greater SPF, UVA and UVB - what do they all mean and deeper into the skin and are the culprits in that 30.
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have fun in the sun and keep skin healthy
There’s nothing quite like the smell of coconutty sun tan oil to remind you of your holidays. Just sunsafe make sure you do it safely, and lather up the kids on the beach, yourself whilst out running or whether you are staying in the UAE or hopping on a exercising, and regularly if you are in and out of the water. Check out these brand new Hawaiian plane for a holiday in the sun - take care of yourself with Tropic and Banana Boat sun products to keep you moisturised and safe. a high SPF and oils to nourish the skin. Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen Spray - Sensitive Skin SPF 50 Oilfree Spray - Sensitive Skin SPF 50 Nothing can completely undo sun damage, although Tanning Oil Prof - Intense, Deep & Rich the skin can sometimes repair itself. So, it’s never Protective Dry Spray Oil SPF 10 & 20 too late to begin protecting yourself from the sun. Tanning Oil Spray SPF 6, 8 & 15 Follow these tips to help prevent sun-related skin Créme Mango Aftersun Spray problems:
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stars and stripes red, white and blue muffins for the 4th of July
Independence Day honours the birthday of the United 5 blueberries on top of the batter for States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of each cupcake. Do not mix or press the Independence on July 4, 1776. It’s a day of picnics and blueberries into the batter. patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a Bake to package directions, or until lightly reason to fly the American flag. It is a traditional red, white browned. Cool to room temperature on and blue celebration which usually includes foods with an wire racks before proceeding. Beat cream outdoor flavour followed by bright fireworks at night. cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until Why not try these super-easy red, white, and blue cupcakes smooth and creamy. Spread cream cheese decorated like the stars and stripes flag. Make the best of frosting on tops of cooled cupcakes. Using fresh blueberries and cherries on a tasty muffin topped with remaining blueberries, stud each one 3x3 over the upper left cream cheese frosting, fresh blueberries, and red fruit leather. quarter of the cupcake.
Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Cut the roll of fruit leather snack into strips 1/8 inch wide and 2 inches long. Place strips across the remainder of the Ingredients cupcake surface in rows over frosting. Refrigerate to set 1 pack of your favourite cake mix (don’t make life hard, just frosting. Leave yourself plenty of time to decorate, it takes pick up a quick cake mix from Abela) more time than you think. ½ cup apple sauce 3 eggs Fast Facts 1 cup water On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was 2 cups small fresh blueberries approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies ½ cup dried cherries on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country. ½ cup confectioners’ sugar (or to taste) 1 tsp vanilla extract 2.5 million 1 roll red-coloured fruit snack or fruit leather In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the
Preparation newly independent nation. Soak dried cherries in hot water for 15 minutes to plump. 311.7 million Drain thoroughly, then dry with paper towels. Set aside. The nation’s estimated population on this July Fourth.
Preheat oven to package directions. Line standard-size $190.7 million muffin tin with foil or paper muffin cups. Combine cake mix The value of fireworks imported from China in 2010 with apple sauce, eggs, and water, mixing on low speed for 81 million 30 seconds. Increase to medium speed and beat another 2 Number of Americans who said they have taken part in a minutes. Fold in cherries. barbecue during the previous year. Divide batter evenly into 24 paper-lined muffin cups. Drop 29 June 2011 n Issue 4 June 2011 n Issue 4
YAS - so much to do, so little time
Are you into golf? Go karting? Driving an Aston Martin like you stole it, around the F1 circuit? Or do you just prefer a day at the spa and relaxing afternoon by the pool. With all this and more so conveniently on hand, arrive & you cannot help being impressed by the facilities and striking architecture of the Yas Hotel and Marina Circuit. The burgundy fuzzy felt installation creeping around the to do you won’t know where to start. Not to mention being columns in the lobby sets the tone for what’s to come as a stone’s throw from Ferrari World, golf and much more ...
you explore further and around every corner find some DINE AND DRIVE curious object or design feature. (Though the dusting detail For just AED 400++ per couple a taxi will collect you and must be a daunting task!) But traditionalists beware, it’s a drop you back home after your set menu in either Angar, far cry, though refreshing change, from the dark wood and Amici, Atayeb or Noodle Box restaurants with bottle of house dine,drive nondescript beige sofa set interior almost every hotel chain white or red. seems to be churning out these days. dine AND STAY You’ll probably already be familiar with the The grid shell containing 5,389 pivoting diamond-shaped Relax in a spectacular deluxe room overlooking the exterior otherworldly purple and pink glow of the colour changing LED panes create an extra-terrestrial glow or golf that can be seen for miles as it hangs lazily above an exterior surrounding marina and F1 circuit following your set menu at unique Yas Hotel as it is fast becoming one of the walkway encircling the top floor almost like a ship’s deck. On either Angar, Amici, Atayeb or Noodle Box restaurants with a capital’s most iconic, but step inside to discover one end sprawls the distinctive Skylite bar and on the other, bottle of house white or red for just AED 1000++ per couple. a hotel quite like no other in the UAE. a pool, albeit small and for dipping rather than lap swimming FAST AND FURIOUS but beautifully designed nevertheless. Participation in either Yas Kartzone is fun for everyone and for AED100 you can leaves you with a feeling you’ve been abducted by aliens and blast around the track for 10 mins. But if you fancy something sit in luxurious yet bizarre surroundings of the mother ship a bit faster try the driver experience in an Aston Martin GT4, awaiting its captain, or was it a cocktail? Supersport SST or Formula 3000 from AED 950. Simply Rooms are impressively large and feature technology mind-blowing. (Bookings essential) enabling remote lighting and audio visual control at the touch ARRIVE AND GOLF of a button, yet curiously no WiFi anywhere to be found in the hotel. Balconies afford a birds-eye view of the circuit Golfing enthusiasts can discover the pure pleasure of and marina through the grid shell as well as the sound of international standard golfing facilities at their doorstep at roaring engines speeding around the track and as much as Yas Links. The package includes a deluxe room one night the double glazing muffles the noise, don’t be expecting an stay and breakfast for two and a round of golf for one early night if the circuit is in use, likewise a quiet drink at the including transport to the course from the hotel. Skylite bar. 9/18 Holes Package AED 1300/1800 per night
Don’t dismiss Yas Hotel as too close to be a getaway from (All rates as correct at time of going to press) it all. It’s great value for a 5 star hotel and there’s so much For more information: 30 www.theyashotel.com 31 www.yasmarinacircuit.com June 2011 n Issue 4 June 2011 n Issue 4 anyone for
tennis, strawberries, cream and more
Famed for its green grass, white clothing and the Club colours of purple and green, Wimbledon is tennis? proud of its traditions. Its sporting heritage combines the best of the old with innovative solutions and of course, strawberries designed to meet the demands of the modern game.
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Over the 13 days of the tournament, 2,100 catering staff • 23 tonnes of strawberries were served in 2010, which amounts are required to operate the catering outlets during The to over 2 million individual berries Championships and the quantity of food and drink served by • When laid end-to-end, these berries would stretch almost Wimbledon 2011 will be the 125th time that the All England them during the fortnight is enormous: 60km (37 miles), i.e. from Wimbledon to Reading Lawn Tennis Club will have hosted The Championships • 300,000 cups of tea and coffee • Strawberries like growing in relatively hardy conditions. They are since the very first tournament in 1877. The only event • 250,000 bottles of water mostly found in the wild in woodlands, adjacent to seashores or held in 1877 was the Gentlemen’s Singles with a field • 190,000 sandwiches in rock screes at cool altitudes of only 22 and only about 200 spectators who paid one • 150,000 bath buns, scones, pasties and doughnuts • Each seed is genetically different from its neighbour shilling each to watch the final. • 150,000 glasses of Pimm’s • It takes approximately thirty days from being a flower to become • 135,000 ice creams a ripe fruit Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world • 12,000 kg of salmon • 150g of strawberries contain only 45 calories, so those who and is considered the most prestigious - the only Grand • 30,000 meals for FMC’s own staff. indulge don’t bulge! Slam tennis event still held on grass. • 30,000 portions of fish and chips • Freeze-dried strawberries were one of the early foods provided Despite predictions of half a million visitors for 2011, when • 30,000 litres of milk by NASA to feed astronauts. Spencer Gore became the first Wimbledon champion, • 28,000 kg of English strawberries • 23,000 bananas he said he doubted whether the game would catch on • 22,000 slices of pizza - perhaps unsurprisingly since Gore received just 12 • 17,000 bottles of bubbly guineas for his triumph. If you’re wondering, the pot today • 7,000 litres of dairy cream stands at a cool £14,600,000 - the singles champions Wimbledon is synonymous with strawberries. The price of the each receiving £1,100,000. traditional strawberries and cream has changed little over the last ten years, with a portion (minimum of 10 strawberries) fluctuating between £1.60 and £2.00. To ensure the utmost freshness, the Grade 1 strawberries from LEAF-registered farms in Kent, are picked the day before and arrive at Wimbledon at 5.30a.m prior to being inspected and hulled. Check out the action from 20th June - 3rd July
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much has been written about Petra, but nothing really prepares you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed. jordanrocks
Once a flourishing city in the heart of the Near East, Petra, the Ancient City was forgotten for centuries by the outside world, even veiled in mystery. Situated halfway I’d never really thought of going on holiday for the specific 1 million), the town remains a modest little place, with small purpose of looking at big bits of rock, because that’s really convenience stores, Arabic restaurants and many low budget between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, rests a what Petra is after all - exquisitely carved but still rock at backpacker hostels. It’s certainly no boomtown and Petra’s trapezoidal valley encompassed by steep rocky cliffs. the end of the day. It seemed like something akin to stamp revenue doesn’t seem to have trickled down as far as the Passage to the city of Petra exists only by entering collecting or train spotting. But Jordan really is one of those townspeople, so don’t expect frills unless you are staying in places that you end up never visiting because being so close one of the fancier hotels. through a narrow gorge, the Siq. We visit the valley and to the UAE is the exact same reason you always think you can Much of the budget accommodation in Wadi Musa is great then head for some Dead Sea relaxation. do it some other time. Before you know it you’re all packed up value, though bear in mind many offer hot water only after and living elsewhere, wondering why you never made time to 5pm in the evening and in winter time the central heating can visit this ancient wonder of the world when it was once all but be rationed to the point of having to wear the entire contents a stone’s throw away. of your suitcase should you miss the ‘on’ time.
Arriving at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport you are The best time to see Petra itself, especially if you’re planning a 300km drive away from Petra along the King’s highway, to take photographs, is either early to mid-morning or late which can be described as eventful depending on your mode afternoon, when the angled sun highlights and enhances the of transport and time of year when snow can blanket the amazing natural colours of the rocks. It’s not referred to as highest peaks before descending into the valley. Aside from the rose red city for nothing and with every time of day the the excitement of navigating these snow-covered roads (in a rocks take on a different hue. However, as soon as the gates Toyota Corolla), it’s safe to assume you will find little else of open you would be advised to start your visit as late morning interest along the way apart from maybe the odd herd of goat and afternoons bring the tour buses and hordes of sightseers. as you pass through a barren and unimpressive land. From the ticket booth (50JD per person) you may be slightly So, travel guide out and plenty of time for a little research on over-encouraged to take a donkey or cart down into the valley the rose red city of Petra. (the ticket price includes it), but unless you have difficulty
The Lost City of Stone walking it’s best advised to start the experience on foot rather than just rush down to the ‘star-turn’ - the Treasury. The descent on the valley road into Wadi Musa gives nothing away of what lies beyond the now modern(ish) town. Much has been written about Petra, but nothing really prepares Considering the annual number of visitors (in 2010 almost you for this amazing place. It has to be seen to be believed. 36 37 June 2011 n Issue 4 June 2011 n Issue 4
Take in the view The only entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge, across the valley as you walk down over 1km in length, which is flanked on either side by soaring, 80m towards the Siq. high cliffs. Just walking through the Siq is an experience in itself with the colours and formations of the rocks looming overhead, horse carts gliding past as their clip clopping shoes echo all about you. It’s all quite surreal and as you near the end of the Siq, a vertical crack of light emerges and you will catch your first glimpse of Al-Khazneh (The Treasury) – that of Indiana Jones fame.
The crack opens up into a vast clearing and towering above right in front of you is the enormous rock face with the Treasury carved from it. It’s impossible for any photograph to set the scale and it’s not until you have stood beneath it and asked the question in your head, the thing every visitor must wonder, “How on earth did they do that?”, that you finally understand why it is a wonder of the world. (Voted as the seventh wonder by over 100 million people). And that’s only the beginning of the big old bits of rock.
The unique city, was carved into the sheer rock faces by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled in Petra more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome. It’s is an awe-inspiring experience to see it in the flesh. The massive Treasury façade, 30m wide and 43m high, carved out of the sheer, dusky pink rock-face dwarfs everything around it. It was carved in the early 1st century as the tomb of an important Nabataean king and represents the engineering genius of these ancient people and as many as 30,000 people may have occupied it during this period. A large earthquake in 363 A.D. though destroyed at least half of the city and it never recovered from this destruction.
Petra was first established sometime around the 6th century BC, by the Nabataean Arabs, a nomadic tribe who settled in the area and laid the foundations of a commercial empire that extended into Syria. Despite successive attempts by the Seleucid king Antigonus, the Roman emperor Pompey and Herod the Great to bring Petra under the control of their respective empires, Petra remained largely in Nabataean hands until around 100AD, when the Romans took over. It was still inhabited during the Byzantine period, when the former Roman Empire moved its focus east to Constantinople, but declined in importance thereafter.
The Crusaders constructed a fort there in the 12th century, but soon withdrew, leaving Petra to the local people until the early 19th century, when it was rediscovered by the Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812.
As you enter the Petra valley you will be overwhelmed by its natural beauty and outstanding architectural achievements. I’m 38 39 June 2011 n Issue 4 June 2011 n Issue 4
Brightly coloured camel rugs adorn the animals that wait for tourists wanting a ride.
Locals wait to transport tourists by donkey as artisans sit among the ruins to sell souvenirs. Guides warm themselves by the fire in a cave at the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery.
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The Treasury seen The constant clip from inside one of a vertical crack of light clop of horse and the many hidden carriage echoes tombs. reveals the Treasury at through the Siq. the end of the Siq
not sure what I expected but I hadn’t imagined much more than the usual images of the iconic Treasury featured on every promo for Petra. There are literally hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs with intricate carvings - unlike the houses, which were destroyed mostly by earthquakes, the tombs were carved to last throughout the afterlife and 500 have survived, empty but bewitching as you file past their dark openings. Here also is a massive Nabataean- built, Roman-style theatre, which could seat 3,000 people in its day. There are obelisks, temples, sacrificial altars and colonnaded streets, and high above, overlooking the valley, is the impressive Ad-Deir Monastery – a flight of 800 rock cut steps takes you there.
The climb is not for the feint-hearted and unless you are relatively fit you will struggle. But take your time and the well-worn pathway of winding stone steps will reward you with some stunning views of the valley below along the way, and of the smaller but more accessible carving of the Monastery once you reach the top. Your hosts at the Monastery tea shop, should you indulge in a refreshing cuppa, must be encouraged to chat as they are happy to pass the time of day with visitors - one even revealing his birthplace to be the very cave we were huddling around the fire in, taking the chill from our fingers and the icy wind blowing outside.
Within the site there are also two excellent museums; the Petra Archaeological Museum, and the Petra Nabataean Museum both of which represent finds from excavations in the Petra region and an insight into Petra’s colourful past. You’ll also come across several artisans from the town of Wadi Musa and a nearby Bedouin settlement have set up small stalls selling local handicrafts, such as pottery and Bedouin jewellery, and bottles of striated multi- coloured sands from the area. (One such elderly gentleman selling goat horns and ancient coins, goat bells and decorated shells even surprisingly claimed to be from Abu Dhabi).
The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea must make the list of things to do before you die. It’s about 200km from Petra, is 407m below sea level, and flanked by mountains to the east and the rolling hills of Jerusalem to the west, giving it an almost other-worldly beauty especially when you see the mirror-like surface of the water reflecting the landscape to perfection. Although sparsely populated and serenely quiet now, 42 43 June 2011 n Issue 4
the area is believed to have been home to five Biblical cities: pachyderms rather than would-be supermodels in our quest Sodom, Gomorrah, Adman, Zebouin and Zoar (Bela). for everlasting youth and beauty. It wasn’t a pretty sight, yet
One of the most spectacular natural and spiritual landscapes you can be confident in the fact that even Angelina Jolie would in the world, the Jordanian east coast of the Dead Sea has struggle to look good smothered in this stuff. evolved into a major hub of both religious and health & wellness And it’s not just the mud that’s good for you, as 35 different EVERY IDEA HAS ITS ORIGIN, EVERY WATER ITS SOURCE. tourism in the region. A series of good roads, excellent hotels types of minerals can be found in the Dead Sea’s waters. Be inspired by Apollinaris – the natural mineral water from Germany. Whether you choose bubbly Classic, fine pearly Selection, fruity Big Apple or velvety still ViO – you can now experience all the natural mineral with spa and fitness facilities, as well as archaeological and Some ten times saltier than sea water, it’s rich in chloride purity of a water that has been the source of inspiration since 1852. spiritual discoveries make this region as enticing to today’s salts of magnesium, sodium, potassium, bromine and several Product of Germany www.apollinaris.com international visitors as it was to kings, emperors, traders, others, believed to cure or alleviate the symptoms of ailments prophets and pilgrims in antiquity. ranging from skin problems such as psoriasis and atopic
Nothing really prepared me for the Dead Sea. Yes, yes, dermatitis to rheumatic diseases, like various forms of arthritis we all know you can float without the assistance of a set of and fibromyalgia. The unusually warm, incredibly buoyant and inflatable armbands. But really, you float and bob about like a mineral-rich waters have attracted visitors since ancient times, giant cork. Another thing I wasn’t expecting was the swirling including King Herod the Great and the beautiful Egyptian salty clarity, as I was able to peer straight down to the rocky Queen, Cleopatra. All of whom have luxuriated in the Dead bottom. Hmmm, the rocky bottom, something else I hadn’t Sea’s rich, black, stimulating mud and floated effortlessly thought of. Crocs are a great idea, tasting the water just to on their backs while soaking up the water’s healthy minerals see exactly how salty it is, isn’t (30% salt). Once you’ve got along with the gently diffused rays of the Jordanian sun. over all of these rather surprising details no one ever thinks Luxurious hotels and spa resorts line the shores of the Dead to mention, other than the floaty bit, it is one of the most Sea so there is no shortage of somewhere beautiful to stay enjoyable simple pleasures I’ve ever experienced. That, and and it’s great to do all of your walking around Petra before you discovering the giant urn of black Dead Sea mud on the enjoy the more relaxing options available here. It’s possible to shoreline that visitors are encouraged to cake over their entire visit both Petra and the Dead Sea in four days without feeling bodies and bask in the sun - as the mud dries, it pulls out rushed and although some guide books recommend days and toxins and pollutants unclogging and purifying pores revealing days for Petra, unless you really are a rock geek, a day would a younger and healthier skin. Apparently, the mud is also be plenty to see the more impressive bits of old rock.
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Pick up your instant application to start earning points! bi, UAE It’s the smarter way to shop and save. If found, please return this card to Abela Supermarkets PO Box 143, Abu Dha g transactions. It may be * This card is not a credit card, debit card or any card associated with bankin shopper * used only in Abela Supermarkets and is subject to cancellation by Abela Management.smart shopper 968012 ABELA 9 771473 SUPERMARKETS REVERSE
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