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Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority has announced that the “Abu Dhabi Summer Season,” festival will be held this year from 20 July to 20 August. The Abu Dhabi 2017 summer season will feature a full range of entertainment for the whole family across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra. In addition, hotels, shopping malls and other attractions will offer promotions and awards during the month-long…
On Saturday 6 May 2017, the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board helped create one of the world’s largest human-powered welcome signs. Hundreds of Angelenos gathered to spell out “welcome” in four languages: Arabic, English Chinese and Spanish. The eye-catching show of solidarity was seen from the air by visitors arriving on flights to Los Angeles airport from across the globe including Qatar Airways,…
The Orange County Visitors Association of California (OCVA) has redoubled its efforts to attract visitors from the Middle East. They are trying to promote Orange County as a must-see destination offering idyllic year-round weather, cultural attractions, world-class entertainment, luxury resorts and suite hotels, and casually-sophisticated Southern California style. “California is home to the largest Middle…
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) together with its partners is participating in the Arabian Travel Market this year to showcase Germany as a destination for luxury shopping, family vacation and medical tourism. Many of its hospitals and doctors specialize in treating patients from abroad and offer services tailored for the Arab patients. The healthy climate, efficient transportation possibilities, and…
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2017, the region’s leading travel exhibition will open its doors on Monday 24th April 2017 for four days of business networking opportunities for travel trade professionals. ATM will welcome more than 2,600 exhibitors from over 150 countries and will have 65 national pavilions At a press conference to launch ATM, Simon Press, Senior Exhibition Director, ATM, said: “The increasing…
If you are planning your summer vacation, you should consider visiting Russia this year. Russia is steeped in rich history and old-world charm. The two ‘must see’ cities in Russia are Moscow, the capital, and Saint Petersburg, the showpiece city of culture and beauty. Both cities offer visitors a variety of Russian architecture including the iconic Red Square in Moscow with the St. Basil’s Cathedral which is a…
L’ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels will be marking its first foray to the Middle East when the Paris-based school of jewelry arts will set up a nomadic campus at Hai d3, in the Dubai Design District to shed light on the hidden worlds of jewelry and watchmaking, from the 7th to the 25th of November, 2017. As part of its Nomadic program, L’ÉCOLE will present a full set of classes led by professional jewelers, art…
Mleiha in Sharjah is an archeological treasure trove. It is home to the region’s earliest human settlers. Excavations at this site tell the story of man’s first inhabitation of the area 130,000 years ago. Among the most important archeological finds in Mleiha is the remnant of an ancient lake, which was formed by precipitation many thousands of years ago. Experts believe that the feature was created by the…
Le Chat-Botté’s recent relaunch in Hotel Beau-Rivage promises to offer a unique and memorable culinary moment for those headed to Geneva, the gourmet capital of Switzerland. With its complete renovation, guests are in for a feast that will delight the eyes and the heart, as well as the taste buds. Awarded one Michelin star and rated 18/20 in Gault & Millau, the restaurant is the work of the skillful chef…
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has been transporting some of the world’s best racehorses to Dubai for one of the most prestigious global racing events, the Dubai World Cup, which will take place on the 25th March at the Meydan racecourse. Champion thoroughbred horses have been arriving from all parts of the world into Dubai on Emirates SkyCargo freighters over the last few weeks.…
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the United States has issued directives on electronic devices in baggage on flights to the US from airports in Amman, Cairo, Kuwait City, Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Casablanca, Riyadh and Jeddah. With the exception of medical devices, electronic devices larger than cell-phones/smartphones will not be allowed in cabin luggage. These restrictions apply…
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization today opened an exhibition giving a rare glimpse into the lives of Muslims in China as documented by the world’s preeminent photographer of Muslim communities. The exhibition Moments in the Lives of Muslims in China – Through the Lens of Peter Sanders is a comprehensive photo essay of 50 large-scale images that reflects the vibrant and diverse lives of Muslims at work, at…
The UAE is made up of seven emirates; each with its own personality and charm. One such example is the emirate of Sharjah, it caters to people with different interests such as music, art, science and nature. Sara Al Madani, Board Member at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry shares her top five hidden gems of Sharjah: Meliha Archaeological Centre (Meliha desert) Launched just a few months ago, the…
The Skellig Ring drive, on the southwestern tip of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, has been named one of the top regions in the world for travelers in Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel 2017” yearbook. The Skellig Ring is a coastal drive that is an extension of the famous Ring of Kerry on the Wild Atlantic Way – described as “perhaps Ireland’s most charismatically wild and emerald stretch of coastline”. Skellig…
The first major exhibition of Qurans in the U.S., “The Art of the Qur’an: Treasures from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts” opened at the Smithsonian’s Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 22 2016. If you are planning a trip to Washington DC over the next few months be sure to visit as the exhibition runs thru Feb. 20, 2017. The exhibition has been organized by the Smithsonian’s Sackler…
CLYMB, a 100-million-dollar indoor attraction, which will include the world’s widest flight chamber and tallest indoor climbing wall is being built at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Visitors to the flight chamber will be able to mimic the experience of skydiving within an unmatched width of 9.75 meters(32 feet); making it the world’s widest. CLYMB will also feature the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall at a height of…
Qatar Airways will unite two football giants – Europe’s FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli Saudi FC – for a friendly match in Doha. The football giants, both sponsored by Qatar Airways, will play a friendly match in Thani Bin Jassim Stadium (Al-Gharrafa Stadium) on Tuesday, 13 December, 2016. The announcement is certain to attract a large number of fans from both clubs, especially from nearby Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-based…
After the passing away of Thailand's monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the country is in mourning. All concerts and entertainment events have been canceled for the remainder of 2016. Even the famous Chiang Mai’s Yi Peng Festival, the annual sky lantern festival has been canceled. Travelers planning to visit Thailand should check before heading there.
