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Dubai Parks and Resorts, the region’s largest integrated theme park destination, announced that it will now open on 31st October with LEGOLAND® Dubai and Riverland™ Dubai, the retail dining and entertainment district. Bollywood Parks™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Water Park and the Lapita™ Hotel will open to the public on 15th November while MOTIONGATE™ Dubai will premiere on 16th December. Daily tickets for LEGOLAND®…
Qatar Airways, Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar’s Ministry of Interior have just announced a revised tourism visa scheme available to passengers transiting through Doha in a move to promote Qatar as a stopover destination. The new transit visa structure now allows passengers with a minimum transit time of five hours in Hamad International Airport, to stay in Qatar for up to 96 hours (four days), without the…
The CEO of Tourism Ireland, Niall Gibbons made a special visit to Dubai with nine Irish hospitality industry professionals as part of a sales mission to promote tourism from the UAE to Ireland. The sales mission showcased Ireland’s filming locations of hit TV series Game of Thrones and blockbuster movie, Star Wars. Speaking at the event, Niall Gibbons said: “The Sales Mission comes at a time when visitor…
With a large Muslim population, London is a great city for a Halal Food Festival and the gastronomic delights of London's balti loving community was piqued by an array of delicious Halal treats at Tobacco Dock which was the venue of the London Halal Food Festival from August 20-21 2016. From chicken wings eating competitions to admiring the upmarket steaks sold by HS&Co, Muslim tourists and local Londoners…
The 19th edition of Dubai's summer extravaganza came to an end on Saturday, August 21 2016 after 43 days of fun and fanfare. Clowns and jugglers entertained Dubai visitors and shoppers enjoyed the great bargains that were on offer. Several valuable prizes were also given away to lucky winners during Dubai Summer Surprises. With the school year starting again and summer almost behind us, parents will now get…
The United Nations World Tourism Organization has praised the Indonesian governemnt for its open visa policy that enables tourists from 169 countries to get a visa on arrival. Nationals of all GCC countries, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Egypt are eligible for visa free entry for 30 days. By allowing tourists to enter the country unfettered, the Indonesian government has become one of the most liberal…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has designated August 2016 as a 'month for woman travelers', in celebration of Queen Sirikit’s birthday, to encourage the growth of global and domestic female travel. In order to promote this initiative and inspire female travelers to come to Thailand, the Thai Tourism Authority has come up with five different promotional concepts: Beautiful LOOK, Beautiful SHAPE, Beautiful…
JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, the tallest hotel in the world is organizing a vibrant Peruvian Independence Day celebration at their Peruvian restaurant, Garden. The Peruvian Independence Day, also known as Fiestas Patrias, falls on the 28th of July, marking Peru’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1821. To celebrate this special occasion, Garden will be spoiling guests with a 3-course set menu of…
Pokemon Go, the global augmented reality gaming craze that is currently breaking all records is an excellent tool for promoting tourism. Using Google Maps, this game encourages users to visit PokeStops - sites where you can find Pokemons. Tourist attractions, museums, shopping malls and other venues that wish to attract tourist footfall can advertise and lure rare Pokemons to their sites. Gamers trying to catch…
Italian juggler Jacopo has been holding families and children spellbound during the current edition of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) with amazing ‘Swing Tricks’ at Dubai’s Mercato Mall. Jacopo entertains Mercato shoppers with two shows daily at 5pm and 9pm for almost 30 minutes per session until 16 July, showcasing his skills in glass balancing, juggling, flying hats, and more. The ‘Swing Tricks’ with Jacopo show…
Summer is here and everyone is trying to figure out where to go. It is also the time when magazines, websites and list compilers start announcing their favorite destinations. One such list is put together by Travel + Leisure magazine. Chiang Mai a city in northern Thailand has won the readers' choice award for being the Best City in Asia and the World's 2nd Best City. If you decide to check out Chiang Mai let…
Al Othaim Mall in Rabwa, Riyadh is launching a Snow City on July 13, 2016, complete with artificial snow, skiing slopes, ice bumper cars and a suspension bridge from where you can take in the sights of the snowy surroundings below. Snow City will offer a realistic snowy environment that gives visitors the opportunity to experience real snow for the first time in the Kingdom. Fahad bin Abdullah Al Othaim, chief…
If you are planning a trip to Disneyland during the Eid holidays you will not be away from the Eid extravaganza because the Muslim community of California is planning a great two day event on July 9-10 2016 in downtown Anaheim - just a 6 minutes drive from the Disneyland theme park. Halal food trucks, entertainment and a kids talent show are all part of the activities plannned for the Eid weekend. Activities…
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) will be back from 9 July to 20 August 2016 to entertain Dubai’s residents and tourists alike. Encouraging everyone to ‘Own The Summer’, the seasonal extravaganza will offer 43 days of exhilarating shopping, entertainment and experiences. While shopping during DSS everyone stands a chance to win big and avail the best deals with enticing retail promotions. Attractive bargains can…
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Not the most expensive burger in the world, but it definitely is aiming to be the tallest. The appropriately dubbed ‘Burger Khalifa’, soon to be served for a limited time only at the Firebird Diner in Dubai, consists of two big burgers with a smaller burger on top. It also contains a prime USDA beef double patty, Maine lobster tail, seared foie gras, black truffle aioli, sunny side egg topped with an all-American…
