All Entries in the "Middle East" Category
Things to Do in Dubai
Festivals and Sporting Events Among the top attractions in Dubai are international sporting events and festivals. This means that your first stop should be the reception desk of your hotel, to ask what is going on and where. Having determined if there are any special events going on, the next thing is to try and [...]
Best 5 Shopping Venues in Dubai
Dubai is probably a shoppers dream. There are famous Malls in Dubai plus some that are not so famous. There are expensive shops in Dubai but then again it is the cheapest place in the world to buy gold. The thing that is for certain is that there certainly are a large variety of choices [...]
Burj Al Arab Only 7 Star Hotel in the World
The Burj Al Arab 7 Star hotel in Dubai is a marvel in architecture, shaped like a sail it sits above the waters in splendid grandeur. It stands alone, not just in its location but also in its splendor. The hotel boasts suite only accommodations and has en-suite check in and private reception desks on [...]
Top 3 Luxury Cruises in Dubai
Whilst deciding on which hotel to stay in whilst in Dubai, I am sure you noticed that just about all of them offered stunning views of either Dubai Creek or the Arabian Gulf. You would have also noticed the stunning architectural beauty of many of these hotels. It is only logical that if the water [...]
Top Parks in Dubai
Like any other great city there are plenty of parks in Dubai. As with other parks around the world the parks in Dubai are meant as areas where people can relax and enjoy themselves, some offering special attractions whilst others just offer a place of peace and tranquility that affords a person an opportunity to [...]
Luxury in Dubai
Luxury is something that you will hear a lot in Dubai but it is also something that you will feel a lot too. It is almost as if the city is obsessed with the word and the ability to provide it. This whole situation is possibly embodied by one of the most famous hotels in [...]
Top Tourist Destination in Dubai
To talk of the top tourist attractions in Dubai, you have to think carefully. The Dubai attractions for tourism are so numerous that selecting the best among them could merely be a matter of taste. Let us then, look at some of the attractions that are rapidly bringing Dubai to becoming one of the top [...]
Dubai, Hub of the World
Humble Beginnings Dubai started as a relatively small fishing town, yet today ranks as one of the premium tourist destinations. In the past it was necessary for any visitors between Europe and the Far East, to make a stop in their flight somewhere in the middle, the Middle East. This stop off could include a [...]
5 Top Attractions in Dubai
Tourist Attractions in Dubai Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is fast growing in its popularity as a tourist destination. It has beautiful white sandy beaches, museums, amusement parks, malls and recreational facilities of all kinds. Even with all of these things, it is probably its uniqueness that is responsible for its growing popularity. [...]
Discover the Mina A’Salam Hotel in Dubai
The impressive Mina A’Salam Hotel is one of the most beautiful and luxurious accommodation options in Dubai. Although much of the city has embraced contemporary architecture, this hotel takes guests back in time to Old Arabia through the grand design of the building, the opulent decor and the attentive staff. With a location right on [...]
5 Best Hotel Picks in Dubai
Personal Choice With well over 400 hotels to choose from in Dubai it is hard to make recommendations and besides, often a choice of hotel is a case of personal preference, each of us having our own views as to what are the best qualities of a hotel. What I have done here is suggest [...]
A Snapshot Guide to Sharm el Sheikh
Located on the edge of the Sinai Peninsula, surrounded by the Sinai desert and the turquoise waters of the Red Sea, Sharm el Sheikh is a former fishing village turned world-class holiday destination. Basking in 365 days of sunshine a year and a daytime temperature which falls no lower than 25°C in the winter months, [...]
Making It Through the Sandy Jordan Towards Amman – The City Of Seven Hills
The Middle Eastern air has a fragrance of its own. Often times you can almost taste the air suffused with the symphony of fresh, earthly delights. The Jordanian Kingdom, situated in Western Asia, is found towards the East Bank of River Jordan, where it shares its border with Saudi Arabia towards the east and southeastern [...]
Kuwait and Kuwait City – Coutry And Capital Of A Thriving Historical Splendour
Being a major industrial and cultural country, Kuwait, is a sovereign Arab nation, which prizes itself over its meticulous development and contribution to the world, over the years. Bordered by Saudi Arabia at Khafji, which is towards its southern region, and Iraq at Basra, which is in the direction of the northern side, Kuwait, exists [...]
Flying Through The Golden Egypt Towards The City Of A Thousand Minarets – Cairo
With a fertile history of mummies, and pharaohs, Egypt has developed an unprecedented reputation of being a Golden Country. The cultural significance of Egypt’s history has been embedded in the colossal pages of textbooks, literature, and even people’s hearts. Amongst the glittery throng of the world as it exists today, Egypt still holds the torch [...]