Category: United Arab Emirates

The wealthiest cities in the world

The wealthiest cities in the world

By on May 15, 2013 in Asia, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Russia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 3859 times

According to WealthInsight’s World City Millionaire Rankings Report 2013, Tokyo is home to more millionaires than any other city in the world, followed by New York and London. But interestingly, a different pattern emerges if you look at the cities with the most multi-millionaires or billionaires. Dubai, often associated with extreme wealth and opulence, only [...]

Welcome to quiet luxury at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

Welcome to quiet luxury at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai

By on May 14, 2013 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos   - Read 1406 times

Welcome to quiet luxury. At JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, guest rooms, meeting rooms, event spaces including 2 ballrooms are equipped with the state-of-the-art technology. 9 restaurants, 3 bars and two lounges offer a myriad of taste sensations. Saray Spa, a world class luxury spa, offers that seamlessly blends the best of Arabic rituals and [...]

Dubai’s Palm Islands

Dubai’s Palm Islands

By on Apr 30, 2013 in Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos   - Read 2016 times

An awe-inspiring engineering feat, Dubai’s Palm Islands are the largest artificial islands on Earth. There are three man made islands in the form of massive palm trees connected to the beaches of Dubai. The first island was the Palm Jumeirah, the second was Jebel Ali Palm and the third was the Palm Deira which is [...]

The top 10 tallest hotels in the world

The top 10 tallest hotels in the world

By on Apr 28, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Macau, Middle East, North Korea, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos   - Read 4127 times

Whilst the Burj Al Arab is no longer the tallest hotel in the world (it’s now fourth), it is an iconic building of its time and the video is worth watching. It shows how during the 1990s, engineeering was really pushed to its limits in the construction of the edifice, as architects battled against intense [...]

Top 5 luxury family escapes for teenagers

Top 5 luxury family escapes for teenagers

By on Apr 26, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Cyprus, Family Travel, Featured, Hotels, Mauritius, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates   - Read 3172 times

Unwind and relax whilst your teens engage in activities that they are sure to be talking about long after their visit. These carefully selected hotels offer the perfect holidays to reward your children after months of revision and exams, from team beach-athons in Saint Lucia and undersea walks in Mauritius to rock-climbing and urban graffiti [...]

Extraordinary cruises part 1: cruising the Arabian Gulf

Extraordinary cruises part 1: cruising the Arabian Gulf

By on Apr 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bahrain, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates   - Read 2782 times

The Queen Mary II called on Abu Dhabi for the first time in March. Dubai is moving again at warp speed to entice and enthral travelers with new hotels and experiences. Other ports in the Middle East are a little iffy at this time and pirates are still trolling the Horn of Africa. So am [...]

Unseen Picasso portrait to be unveiled by Louvre Abu Dhabi

Unseen Picasso portrait to be unveiled by Louvre Abu Dhabi

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates   - Read 2899 times

Pablo Picasso’s never before exhibited work, Portrait of a Lady is one of the art works in Louvre Abu Dhabi’s permanent collection and included in the Birth of a Museum exhibition (22nd April- 20th July 2013). Recognised as the most legendary artist of the 20th century, Picasso contributed greatly to the construction of modern art with [...]

5 of the most lavish hotel suites in the world

5 of the most lavish hotel suites in the world

By on Mar 07, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Hotels, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 8869 times

Luxury hotels the world over are renowned for their service and amenities, whether you are staying in a standard room or a suite.  But there are also those suites where you get something over and above the norm – here we look at five lavish suites offering everything from personal butlers to extensive living space [...]

10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants

10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Asia, Bars, Belgium, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, India, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, New York, North America, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 10497 times

Travelling has its benefits, among them being able to shock people with tales of where you’ve been, what you’ve done and where you’ve eaten. There’s nothing more satisfying than making your friends and family shriek, ‘you did what?!’ Well, if it’s the shock factor you’re after, we’ve got just the thing for you; a list of 10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants. [...]

Our trip to the Emirates Palace… wow!

Our trip to the Emirates Palace… wow!

By on Feb 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates   - Read 2589 times

I’ve recently had the pleasure of being given a guided tour of Abu Dhabi’s pride and joy, the fabulous Emirates Palace. Landing in Abu Dhabi and making our way from the airport, this iconic metropolis is visible from some distance. And as we were told by our guide on arrival, this is a 100% fully [...]

Top 10 places in the Middle East to take your loved one this Valentine’s

Top 10 places in the Middle East to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By on Feb 10, 2013 in Accommodation, Featured, Hotels, Middle East, Oman, Qatar, Resorts, Turkey, United Arab Emirates   - Read 6278 times

Often overlooked as a holiday destination, the Middle East is home to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. Whether you are looking for an urban getaway to celebrate Valentine’s Day or simply wish to relax in the tranquillity of the desert, here’s a varied of selection of places to stay that’ll help [...]

Guess the ‘mystery’ suite and win an £18,000 holiday with Destinology

Guess the ‘mystery’ suite and win an £18,000 holiday with Destinology

By on Jan 22, 2013 in Accommodation, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates   - Read 3355 times

We thought you might like to hear about a competition currently being run by luxury tour operator, Destinology. They are offering a 5 night ‘Super Suite’ holiday to the outstanding Atlantis the Palm Hotel in Dubai for 2 people to enjoy in 2013. This landmark luxury hotel has played host to a glittering array of [...]

Insights into the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

Insights into the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi

By on Jan 21, 2013 in Attractions, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates   - Read 4862 times

It glistens in the mid-day sun, and it is mesmerizing, under the velvet evening skies. Abu Dhabi’s recently completed mosque is, quite simply, an architectural masterpiece. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque takes its name from the Emirate’s visionary and inspirational leader, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who is laid to rest here. Over 80 [...]

Aston Martin placed on top of 1,000 ft helipad in Dubai

Aston Martin placed on top of 1,000 ft helipad in Dubai

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Videos   - Read 3824 times

Transferring vehicles in the air by helicopter for promotional purposes is nothing new in the world of exotic luxury and sports car brands. When I was in St. Moritz last year, I recall looking down on a vehicle in a glass case half way up the mountains of Corviglia. Aston Martin, however, can lay claim [...]

5 of the ultimate places to sip afternoon tea in the Middle East

5 of the ultimate places to sip afternoon tea in the Middle East

By on Jan 07, 2013 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Lebanon, Middle East, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Arab Emirates   - Read 4227 times

There is something oddly reassuring about sipping Afternoon Tea away from the shores of Britain. The whole process is very well done by many hotels, and here are our top picks in the Middle East. In addition to enjoying this fine English tradition, this indulgence allows you to enjoy the splendor, décor and hospitality of some of the best hotels [...]

10 restaurants worth travelling for

10 restaurants worth travelling for

By on Jan 04, 2013 in Africa, Asia, California, Caribbean, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos, United Arab Emirates, USA, Worldwide   - Read 18102 times

For many people, food is one of the defining features of a holiday. It can make or break a vacation, depending on what experience you have. But with only a limited amount of time to choose, it can often be a daunting task trying to decide where to eat. We’ve compiled a list of the best restaurants worth [...]

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