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Almost space skyscrapers, palm-shaped artificial islands, city-sized shopping centers with aquariums or indoor ski slopes, luxury beachside resorts, unmatched pure adventure experiences… That’s Dubai, a sci-fi destination emerged in full desert that prepares thoroughly to organize the first Universal Exhibition (Expo Dubai 2020) to be held in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. These are some clues to discover an exciting paradise “where everything can be conceived.”
Everyone has heard of Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world with its 828 meters that stretches vertiginously towards the sky. Inside, it amazes the Dubai Mall, the most amazing commercial mega-center on the planet with its 1,200 exclusive stores and its exclusive design, a large aquarium with more than 140 different species, an Olympic ice skating rink and the biggest cinema place in Dubai, although nothing as exciting as climbing to the 124th floor to enjoy a great panorama of the north and south of the city. Any of its 57 elevators will make you think that its speed of ascent is unmatched. And next to the skyscraper, an impressive water fountain, located on a lake.
Since January 2018, The Dubai Frame has revolutionized the Dubai’s urban landscape. This gigantic engineering milestone, located in Zabeel Park, simulates a photo frame, the largest in the world as it could not be otherwise, allowing you to enjoy an incredible panorama at 150 meters high.
At the highest point of this attraction, the view reaches from the old town of Deira and the glittering waters of the Persian Gulf to the vast sand dunes of the Arabian desert and the skyscrapers of the ultramodern Marina always overflowing with yachts, but also the visitor can cross a transparent glass bridge that becomes a 93-meter-long walkway that connects its two vertical towers. On this bridge it is exciting to move over the transparent glass panels that produce the feeling of walking in the air.
Meanwhile, the last generation building is another Dubai that is worth traveling. In the old city, Al Fahidi Fort is, for example, the oldest building of all that can be visited, a defensive building built in 1787 to protect Dubai from pirates and other invaders.
Inside is the Dubai Museum where the story of this emirate is told. From its origins, when it was only a village of fishermen and pearl collectors, until the discovery of oil and urban plans initiated in the 60s and completed in the 21st century. The venue, adorned with an eye-catching traditional boat, is located very close to the Great Mosque that stands out for its 70-meter minaret.
On the way to the port and the Dubai Creek canal, the Bur Dubai souk is a popular textile and souvenir market that all tourists come to. This market extends in parallel along a historic cove that facilitated trade with India and Africa and offered a safe harbor for transport ships. Today, you can see in its narrow streets a “Little India” with a Tamil temple in Al Bastakiya, built in 1958, and dozens of shops full of hanging floral offerings of an intense smell.
It is a very crowded place because the most important foreign population in this emirate is the one from India. The dhows, the old traditional boats that allow any visitor to cross the canal for only 1 dirham, also navigate in the port, and on the other shore you will find the famous Gold Souk, located in the Deira neighborhood, where more than 300 jewelry stores open. Necklaces, bracelets, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, diamonds are displayed in all the windows of this passage and in one of them you can admire the largest ring in the world, worth more than three million dollars.
Dubai is located at the entrance of the desert, which allows you to discover this vast expanse of sand that reaches the city limits. There is a great offer of “Desert Safaris” in 4×4 with expert drivers who show its expertise dancing and skidding in the red dunes that make the experience “an exciting time to unload your adrenaline”. After the walk you can enjoy the sunset in the desert and dinner at the camp (barbecue under the stars), where the visitor can climb a camel or dress as a Bedouin attending the typical dances of the region.
Another unquestionable visit in Dubai is the Hotel Burj Al Arab, the only 7-star hotel in the world and for many experts the best on the planet. The establishment, which has a roll-royce transfer service and private helicopter, is built on its own artificial island 280 meters from the coast, measures 320 meters high, and all its rooms are suites. From its nearby beach you can get a good photograph of this construction inaugurated in December 1999.
In recent times the entire emirate has focused on the organization of the Universal Exhibition, an ambitious event that, under the motto “Connecting minds, creating the future”, will have the participation of more than 190 countries that will install their own pavilion. To make this event a success, Dubai has already built its second airport (Al Maktoum), very close to the new exhibition center, Dubai Trade Centre Jebel Ali, to the south in the direction of Abu Dhabi, and its organizers expect to receive more than 25 million visitors, from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021.
The aim of Expo 2020 Dubai is to propose a seductive tourist bet in which the new Museum of the Future will stand out, a unique project for futuristic innovation and design in a country that plans to launch its first mission to Mars in 2021 and hopes to establish human beings on the “red planet” in less than a hundred years.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi (LAD) is an architectural jewel full of artistic treasures. This building, designed by the French architect Jean Nouvel, houses a permanent collection of more than 600 pieces and has just opened its doors.
It is the first place of the cultural district that is planned to be built on the Saadiyat Island or Island of Happiness, a natural island of 27 square kilometers that will host a series of cultural establishments of great importance.
In this metropolis of towering skyscrapers and shining glass and steel, it is a relief to be welcomed under a low dome that seems to float, seemingly weightless and without obvious means of support, on a group of white buildings and cuboids located on the Arabian coast, where the light is blinding and scorching heat. Continue reading “The Louvre Abu Dhabi opens its doors to the world”
The Blue Mosque is certainly among the most fascinating tourist attractions of Istanbul and Turkey in general.
Built between 1597 and 1616, the Sultan Ahmet Mosque is known as the Blue Mosque for its tiles from Iznik – about 22 thousand ceramic tiles – which give the typical blue color and that completely cover the inside of religious building.
The mosque is located in correspondence with another, great mosque, that of Aya Sofia, just to compete in beauty and grandeur with the work of Justinian. Continue reading “Istanbul: Blue Mosque”
May it combine elegance and luxury to the concept of eco-friendly and environmental compliance? Judging from the selection of the best eco-friendly hotels in the world: from the depths of the Scottish Highlands to the beating heart of the Big Apple, to the remote Oman.
Only facilities that take advantage of the kitchen locally through restaurants that are based on policy “from farm to fork”, recycle materials, and respect the surrounding landscape, save energy, which are embedded in breathtaking natural scenery with all the comfort and beauty of luxury hotel. Continue reading “A unique eco friendly hotel in the Al Hajar mountains in Oman”
The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, located just 45 minutes drive from Dubai, it is a destination that attracts more and more tourists from all over the word thanks to the perfect blend of modernity and tradition. A place where the warm sea, the long white beaches, to the succession of red desert dunes alongside a welcome of the highest level where experience the warmth of the Arab.
For Arab traditions you can’t miss traditional camel races among the dunes, one of the oldest and most popular sports in the Middle East. Continue reading “What to do in Ras Al Khaimah, the races of camels”
If you are visiting Casablanca, there will pass unnoticed. And ‘The Hassan II Mosque’, considered the largest mosque in Morocco and to size the third mosque in the world after The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and The Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina.
Designed by French architect Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues, the mosque stands on a promontory and two-thirds of the ocean, at the end of the Maghreb, and it is considered the most interesting example of architecture of contemporary Moroccan world. Continue reading “Casablanca: The Hassan II Mosque”
Turkish holidays are steeped in romanticism and shrouded in mystery. For many, they are keen to explore Turkey and all it has to offer. With such a vast choice of excursions, sporting events and things to do, it can be difficult to know where to start.
At the risk of sounding like a cliche, a holiday to Turkey is sure to please all kinds of travellers and tourists. Whether you are a culture vulture or a sun worshiper, Turkey has something for everyone within its confines. You are sure to have the adventure of a lifetime when you head to Turkey.
Turkey is steeped in a rich, vibrant history. From the days of the Ottoman Empire, you can see the majestic beauty in the city centres and the rural towns. The architecture is typically Islamic but has a certain historic charm to it that is reminiscent of the years of the Empire. There are some great places that you can visit in Turkey. There is a wide range of stunning mosques and places of worship that look beautiful when bathed in the searing heat.
Topkapi Palace is a must see. The whitewashed palace is set among some of the most beautiful grounds in Turkey. There are botanical gardens in abundance. The flowers look at odds with the heat of the country. Topkapi Palace has two turrets that are akin to a fairy tale castle. It’s a remarkable place and is a great way to feed your passion for knowledge.
Istanbul Archaeology Museum is full of treasures from yesteryear. You can unleash your inner Indiana Jones as you travel. Of course, there is a wealth of other attractions too. The Library of Celsus had been around since 117AD is a glorious feat of roman architecture.
If you have had enough of being culturally engaged with Turkey, you can kick back on the vast expanse of beaches that Turkey is famous for.
Kabak Bay, Oludeniz is a local beach, but that doesn’t mean tourists aren’t welcome. You just won’t find a sun lounger in sight. The luscious green hills surround the beach, and the water is clear and blue. The white sands make it perfect for any traveller that needs a break.
Golf trips to Belek have increased in their popularity. More and more people are keen to take up sports while they travel. A vast number of people head to Belek as it is warm, pleasant and provides stunning scenery for the perfect Turkish getaway.
Of course, if golf isn’t your thing, there are other trips that you can take too. Water sports are a keen feature. So, if you are up for a wet and wild time, snorkelling, pedaloes and canoes can all be found in the Dalaman region. This is an excellent way to see more of the country and unleash your wild side too.
Basketball is the nation’s favourite sport. So if you want to shoot the hoops, there are a wide range of basketball facilities within Turkey that you can utilise. Many of these are free, so take advantage and soak up the sun while indulging in a game or two.
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Dubai in the collective imagination is a dream trip, one of those havens that you can afford only if you have the money. But it seems that it is not just so and maybe we can make Dubai a travel destination for this summer 2014. It is true that, Dubai appeals to billionaires, to celebrities, to sports, but there are a few ways to go to Dubai also very affordable, it is not just said that it is only a luxury destination. But how is this possible?
We all know that Dubai is a unique place in the world, boasts a 7-star hotel, and has world renowned resort, endless shopping malls, miles of golden beaches and plenty of entertainment options (including a nice skiing on real snow). The problem is that the majority of travelers still considered Dubai a luxury destination only where those who can not spend too much should not even gets close. Continue reading “A dream holiday to Dubai”
Morocco presents various places full of curiosities to the other citizens of the globe. In Djemaa el Fna will find variety of fruits and vegetables with the aroma of spices highlighted and mint.
There will be amazed by the rows of donkeys used to carry goods. You will also see routes of street theater, musicians, vendors, dancers and native desert men. In the souk you can buy many handicrafts, ceramics, wood, leather and wool. Continue reading “Travel to Morocco”