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Manama, Bahrain - The Movenpick Hotel Bahrain in partnership with Gulf Air, and Alba are proud to host a visit of the Master chef Mr. Philippe Bardau from Orléans. Executive Chef at the Movenpick Hotel Bahrain, Alfred Zuberbuehler, convinced old friend chef Philippe to visit the Bahrain restaurant and share some of his culinary secrets. Chef Philippe is the owner of Le lift et Restaurant La Terrasse du…
With 66 of its restaurants winning stars in Michelin’s 2013 guide, New York was again confirmed Tuesday as one of the best places in the world to dine — and the unrivaled master of diversity. Seven restaurants won the guide’s highest three star-rating, unchanged from last year, earning the description of “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.” Another seven got two stars, or “excellent…
Health and fitness enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that the Norwegian Breakaway, the new addition to the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, is fitted with a two-deck spa as well as a complete fitness space. The 23,000 square feet of space will include the first-ever salt room at sea, a therapy claimed to alleviate respiratory and skin ailments as well as strengthen the immune system, promote better sleep and…
Vogue has announced plans to open a café for the well-heeled inside the largest shoe store in the world by the end of the year in Dubai. The Vogue Café will serve international cuisine inside Dubai Mall’s Level Shoe District, which will house designer shoe brands across 8,919 square meters. Plans are also afoot for a GQ Bar which will open in an as-of-yet unnamed international five-star hotel in the…
Singapore-based luxury resort chain Banyan Tree will develop its first luxury residential property in China, reported the South China Morning Post Wednesday. Banyan Tree will launch the project in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, where the residential property is located in a suburb 45 minutes away from the city. The new property will include luxury homes and condominiums which will be rolled…
مرة أخرى يدهشنا طيران الخطوط الجوية النمساوية حيث يقدم لنا عروض رائعة على رحلاته من دولة الامارات إلى أوروبا. يقدم طيران النمسا تخفيض يبلغ 40% على أسعار التذاكر لديه حتى تاريخ 30 سبتمبر الجاري. سارعو بالحجز والاستفادة من هذا العرض الرائع.
The world’s largest oceanarium will open in Singapore in December. The $7-billion Marine Life Park (MLP) is the last of the attractions to open at Resorts World Sentosa. RWS, located on Singapore’s Sentosa island, opened its doors in 2010 and is home to various lifestyle amenities, including a Universal Studios theme park and a casino. The opening ceremony, to be held on December 7, will be marked by…
Ibis hotels will select a happy few to test a new kind of bedding connected via 80 sensors to a robot. The sensors will capture the guests’ sleep data to turn it into a work of art. The mechanical arm will make a drawing based on the sleeper’s temperature, movements and noises. Waking up, the guests will discover the work of art they helped produce during the night. The robot will, for the first…
The world’s first flight powered entirely by bio jet fuel will take off next month from Ottawa, the fuel makers announced Thursday. Applied Research Associates and Agrisoma Biosciences partnered with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to develop a “sustainable source of renewable energy” for the commercial airline industry. In late October, a NRC Falcon 20 twin engine jet will be used to…
Dubai UAE, 26th September 2012: Feel like cooking authentic Thai food with a local chef in Phuket? What about exploring UAE cultural highlights and traditions? Or perhaps playing a lute in Vietnam with a Hanoi musician or visiting a local vineyard in Jordan? Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts across Asia and the Middle East has introduced a new Local Flair Getaway concept that connects travellers with unique local…
The Islamic Arts Gallery at the Louvre opened to the public on Saturday, bringing what is believed to be the most extensive Islamic arts collection in the world to Paris. The two-floor area of the gallery contains around 15,000 original pieces from museum’s own collection and 3,400 artefacts on permanent loan from the Musee des Arts Decoratifs. Some of the recent additions were provided exclusively by…
One&Only, the exclusive collection of luxury resorts, has introduced a new variety of amenities targeted for Arab guests at each of the 7 resorts across the world, including One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives; One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius; One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai; One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas, One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico, One&Only…
After the Tiffany, Dior and Bottega Veneta suites, the St. Regis Hotel is unveiling The Bentley Suite this fall in its New York location. The theme suite will include décor touches reminiscent of designs by British carmaker Bentley Motors such as black leather tile floors and a sleigh bed made out of Bentley’s signature burled wood. The 1,700 square foot (157 square meter) suite will be available as of…
24 September 2012, Mumbai: The Sultanate of Oman is not far from being seen on the big screen in India. The Ministry of Tourism, Oman has collaborated with Balaji Telefilms to shoot a part of Balaji Motion Pictures' keenly anticipated Once Upon a Time in Mumbai... Again in Oman. Directed by Milan Luthria, the film stars some of the biggest industry names like Akshay Kumar, Imran Khan, Sonakshi Sinha and Sonali…
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Rotana Jet today commenced its new service between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Fujairah, making it the 3rd destination launched by the airline this year. Upon departure from Abu Dhabi International Airport and landing in Fujairah International Airport the aircraft received a traditional water cannon salute, followed by a warm welcome at Fujairah International airport for all passengers…
The famous sibling design duo from Brazil, the Campana brothers, have signed the interior of a suite at Parisian luxury hotel the Lutetia. The “Fernando & Humberto” suite, named after the two, follows a collaboration between the hotel and filmmaker David Lynch in May. The Brazilian brothers opted for maroon and green tones, resulting in a classical interior with a contemporary atmosphere. The hotel’s…
Asia’s first Legoland opened September 15 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The theme park is dedicated to the popular toy building bricks. Legoland theme park in Malaysia includes 40 rides, shows and attractions as well as interactive features that will allow its visitors to build, pedal, steer and splash. The 76 acre (30 hectare) theme park will cater to children from 2 to 12 with roller coasters, racing…
Croatia‘s tourism sector, a driving force in the country’s ailing economy, registered record figures during the first eight months of the year, a minister said on Friday. “Based on the results achieved so far and announcements (for the rest of the year) this is the best tourist season in Croatia’s history,” Tourism Minister Veljko Ostojic told reporters, based on figures of arrivals and overnight stays.…
