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You’ve seen the cars. You’ve seen the action. And soon, you’ll be able to live it. One of the most successful film franchises of all-time will soon become one of Universal Orlando Resort‘s most action-packed ride experiences. Buckle your seat belts, because Universal Orlando Resort announced that Fast & Furious: Supercharged will join its line-up of attractions in 2017 – continuing the unprecedented growth…
Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the arrival of the original fashionista - Barbie® - in celebration of Mall of the Emirates’ 10th anniversary. Over the course of September, the mall will host two exciting, diverse, and exclusive collaborations for Barbie® fans and women of all ages. Mall of the Emirates will unveil…
Are you looking for an alternative to the sugar-coated tedium of the average family day out? Or just somewhere a lot cheaper? Dismaland Bemusement Park might just be the place for you. Described as “the UK’s most disappointing new visitor attraction”, this dark parody of Disneyland is the latest project of British street artist Banksy. The famous ‘guerilla’ artist first appeared 20-years ago in the UK,…
Planning a trip to Seoul, or looking for some inspiration? Here’s a quick guide on what to see if you happen to find yourself in the bustling yet beautiful capital city of South Korea. 1. Gyeongbok Palace Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest…
Stockholm, or ’The Venice of the North’ thanks to its beautiful architecture alongside the water, is Sweden’s largest city. Here is a list of the top 10 places you should visit if you happen to be there this summer. 1) Nystekt Strömmingvagnen Because Stockholm consists of 14 islands and is located right around the Baltic Sea, fish is not an uncommon entrée in restaurants. Although this is not a…
Dubai is no newcomer when it comes to the biggest and the tallest, so it should come to no one’s surprise to hear about their latest venture. As part of Meydan One, a large-scale leisure, residential and hospitality development, Dubai plans to build a new mall that will be adjacent to the world's longest indoor ski slope. The project, covering 3.67 million square metres, was launched by His Highness Shaikh…
If your bucket list includes a trip around the world, here is your chance. With fares starting from $114,000 you and a companion can go on a world cruise aboard a luxury ship. With all the facilities of a 5-star hotel and more, your trip aboard the Norwegian Seven Seas Navigator will be the most memorable trip of your lifetime. How else can you get to sail into the sunset every day for 128 days. The 2017…
Activities have kicked off under the title "Oman: Love and Peace”, as part of this years Salalah Tourism Festival. The festival takes place every year and lasts until August 31st, coinciding with the country’s monsoon season. The festival has several activities on various religious, economic, heritage, social, cultural, sport and entertainment fields, and is considered one of the major festivals in the…
Modhesh World is the ultimate destination for family entertainment during the summer in Dubai. Attracting around 500,000 visitors in previous editions, this event is surely not one to miss if you happen to be in Dubai this August. Top 5 attractions at Modhesh World With each of its eight halls having an identity of its own, Modhesh World offers a variety of fun at every corner. This year’s Modhesh…
If you have always wanted to dig into some beef wagyu steak but never got to because it wasn't Halal, here is your opportunity. Take a trip downunder. In Melbourne there is a very un-Halal sounding restaurant called The Meat and Wine Co. which serves a delicious Halal wagyu rump or rib-eye steak. It is not exactly inexpensive - A$59 for the rib-eye and A$48 for the rump. The following Halal items are available…
Mandilicious, the world's first restaurant chain to serve the slow-cooked ‘Cuisine of Arabia’ in a food court setting, has opened a new outlet in the Al Salaam Mall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The launch comes following the agreement between Raddah Investment and Mandilicious to expand the restaurant’s development to Saudi Arabia, with a total of three outlets before end of this year. The newly opened outlet is the…
Bread Street Kitchen Michelin star and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is back in Dubai as he has announced the grand opening of Bread Street Kitchen later this year at Atlantis, The Palm. This will be the fourth Bread Street Kitchen for Ramsay. Other locations include London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen is an informal, casual venue offering modern British European cuisine.…
The all-new Ladies Night is back at Yas Waterworld, every Thursday evening from 6pm-11pm. These ‘glamour and glow’ themed nights await you every Thursday evening at Yas Waterworld as the park transforms into a ladies-only haven - so be sure to grab your most stylish swimwear and get ready for a night of glitz and glamour. Ladies Night at Yas Waterworld is the ultimate night out for women of all ages.…
More than 24,000 tourists from the UAE visited Kenya in the first six months of 2015. That is a huge jump of 77% from last year. This has pushed the UAE to become the 3rd most important country from which tourists arrive in Kenya. “We expect further growth from this market following our recently launched marketing campaign dubbed 'Choose Kenya' to woo tourists from the GCC countries," said Muriithi Ndegwa,…
Over 20 hotels, eight malls and selected stores at The Pearl will offer summer specials to visitors and residents during this years Qatar Summer Festival. Selected stores in Qatar are set to have several promotions including discounts of up to 50% and cash prizes totaling QR700,000. Participating hotel partners offers include three nights for two, complimentary breakfast, and many other value-for-money…
A Snow Village, similar to the Alpine ski resort, has been planned in one of the hottest cities in the world - Muscat, Oman. As part of promoting tourism in the Sultanate, an agreement was signed with Unlimited Snow, a Dutch company, to construct the first snow village in Oman. The OMR 12 million project will part of the Palm Mall, a shopping center and entertainment complex in Muscat. Sheikh Mahmoud…
This summer, guests at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal will be able to enjoy a traditional Arabic tent experience. Abu Dhabi visitors and residents alike will be delighted by traditional Middle Eastern delicacies, daily live entertainment and shisha from 4 p.m. till 2 a.m. until the 1st of September, 2015. The guests of the opulent tent will savour a wide selection of Arabic dishes in a laid-back,…
Dubai’s very own camel milk chocolate firm, Al Nassma Chocolate, has revealed a partnership with London department store, Harrods. The halal-certified chocolate, which is also the sole producer of camel milk chocolate in the world, has been available at Harrods since mid-July 2015. “10 years ago, a non-European premium chocolate was not even imaginable. Yet, here we are, a thriving UAE brand producing…
