First tab is active by default.
$('#example > ul').tabs();
Select 3rd tab.
$('#example > ul').tabs('select', 2);
Disable 3rd tab.
$('#example > ul').tabs('disable', 2);
Enable 3rd tab.
$('#example > ul').tabs('enable', 2);
Add a new tab.
$('#example > ul').tabs('add', '#appended-tab', 'New Tab');
Remove 4th tab.
$('#example > ul').tabs('remove', 3);
$("#magnifier").magnifier();