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Although technology cannot (as yet) eradicate crippling food poisoning or comically awkward cultural exchanges, there's little doubt that travel gets easier with the advent of every new app. Smartphones make it simpler to find obscure backstreet restaurants or order cabs in Ulaanbaatar. Nevertheless, the relentless march of progress hasn't been without a few regrettable victims. Several much loved travel…
A giant Louis Vuitton trunk has been assembled in Moscow’s Red Square ahead of the opening of an exhibition dedicated to the famous fashion brand. The “Red Square trunk” is a gigantic replica of monogrammed luggage owned by Russian Prince Vladimir Orlov, who was part of the Imperial Family. From December 2, 2013 to January 19, 2014, a special Louis Vuitton exhibition will be held in Moscow dedicated…
The inaugural Foodex Saudi exhibition has attracted participation from some of the world’s top international food and beverage brands eager for their slice of a $70bn market opportunity. More than 300 brands representing 27 countries will exhibit at Foodex Saudi, including the likes of Mars, Almarai and Savola Group. The event will take place at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events from 8-11 December…
This specially created version of the family classic, written and directed by Juan Boshoff, will take place on Madinat Theatre’s stage on December 20-31. Tickets: AED 250 - AED 350 Shows timings: •20 December - 7.00pm •21 to 24 December - 11.00am and 3.00pm •26 to 28 December - 3.00pm and 7.00pm •29 to 30 December - 11.00am and 3.00pm •31 December – 3.00pm
Irhal.com was shortlisted by the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2013 Award selection committee as one of the top three nominees for the Halal Travel Award. Alhamdolillah we are honoured to receive such recognition of the efforts we have been making for assisting Muslim travelers.
InterContinental Hotels Group is set to open its eagerly awaited InterContinental Davos in December 2013. Perfectly positioned at the foot of the Flüela Pass, the hotel is set above the shores of Lake Davos, offering magnificent views of the Grison Alps and featuring stunning, contemporary design. The hotel boasts 216 rooms and suites.
With the month of festive shopping just up ahead, Selfridges’ new drive-through shopping service is incredibly timely. The departmental store in London recently launched a ‘Click & Collect’ service that lets users make their orders online, and pick them up at the store first thing the next day. Customers can select any of the Selfridges stores to collect their items from.
At the inaugural World Ski Awards held in Kitzbuhel, Austria, Val Thorens ski resort in France (and the largest ski area in the world!) was named the ultimate ski destination. Other big winners include Canada’s Bighorn in Revelstoke, British Columbia, which took the title of World’s Best Ski Chalet; Aurelio Lech in Austria, named the World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel; and the Ritz-Carlton in Bachelor Gulch in…
The man in charge of trying to bring the Olympic Games to Turkey has vowed to return with the “strongest bid yet” and make history by bringing the massive global event to the Middle East for the very first time. Hasan Arat was in charge of the Istanbul 2020 bid but eventually lost out to Tokyo – despite the city receiving widespread praise during the bidding process. Speaking ahead of his appearance…
Located in Shenzhen, China, The Pengheng Space Capsule Hotel looks like it is from the future. Decorated with neon blue lights and shiny silver surfaces, this hotel is mostly maintained by robots with a few staff members to help with operations. Guests order food and drinks from the lounge with tablets, and robots come in to serve them minutes later. Like any capsule hotel, there are also…
Heavy rains hit Dubai on Thursday, delaying all flights heading to and from Dubai International Airport. The week long Dubai Airshow was also postponed today because of the heavy rains. Dubai's Global Village, an open-air fairground, earlier issued a notice saying it would remain closed due to the conditions. Traffic conditions are dire, with many accidents reported on the roads of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. A…
The Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam takes a fresh look at the world-famous Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher this winter. The exhibition ‘Escher Meets Islamic Art’ examines for the first time ever the way in which Escher was inspired by Islamic art. The exhibition runs until 5 January 2014, Park Hall.
Dubai, UAE. November 2013 –Dubai Airshow – the world’s fastest growing aerospace exhibition – opened today for the first time at Dubai World Central, the vast aerotropolis in Jebel Ali - and immediately wrote itself into Airshow history with a record breaking order book. Within three hours of opening, the show’s order tally reached US $162.6 billion – surpassing its previous record of US $155 billion record…
November 18, 2013 Abu Dhabi | Under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Abu Dhabi Art (20 – 23 November) offers audiences even more dynamic artworks, panel discussions, public performances, design elements and programming in the platform’s five-year history. Held at the UAE Pavilion and…
Though the top-ranked US shopping destination in a Condé Nast Traveler poll may come as no surprise, voters also gave props to a few smaller American cities which were described as retail havens for everyone from bookworms to art aficionados and fans of vintage finds. 80,000 readers named New York City America’s ultimate shopping mecca, for offering shopaholics everything from glitzy designer names and…
Sometimes, caffeine does not suffice, especially when you have been working all day on minimal sleep. A little shop in Tokyo’s Chiyoda-ku vicinity provides the solution for women who need a bit of shut-eye in the middle of the day. ‘Nap Cafe Corne’ is a females-only nap café where women on-the-go can pay a small fee to catch a couple of Zs in comfort. The cosy nap café is not the first of its kind in…
According to a new report on ‘Global Luxury Hotspots’ by Ledbury Research, the Middle-Eastern sovereign state is the world’s fastest growing luxury market. There’s plenty of focus on the small Arabian Peninsula country, which has just 2 million inhabitants. Set to host the Football World Cup in 2022, Qatar also recently held the World Luxury Expo. The country owns majority stakes in Italian fashion…
In Japan, A Pond That Changes Color Based On The Weather By Anthea Quay, 18 Nov 2013 COMMENT SHARE Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest_share 145 In Bieie, Hokkaido, Japan, there’s a blue pond that changes colors depending on the weather. Especially adored by photographer Kent Shiraishi, who frequently photographs the pond, the ‘Blue Pond’ is picturesque, and gives…
