Attractions

Shurooq opens new family destinations

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) announced the opening of two new parks in the Al Rahmaniyah neighbourhood in Sharjah including a female-only park. The adjoining Kshisha and Shaghrafa parks feature social, entertainment, sports, and educational facilities, and have a combined built area of 147,700 sqm.  Dedicated to families, …

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New Hotels

Over the past few weeks there have been quite a number of hotel openings in the UAE and Middle East in general. We take a look at some of them. Vida Beach Resort Location    – Umm Al Quwain UAE Number of Rooms/Suites – 135 rooms and suites Emaar Hospitality Group …

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Iconic tourism landmark in Malaysia

Scheduled to reopen in 2021, Sunway Resort reveals the result of a historic transformation project, setting a new benchmark for authentic Asian business and leisure hospitality. London’s Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill is also set to open at Sunway Resort in June 2021. Sunway Resort is a luxury 5-star hotel …

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Kuala Lumpur: A vibrant metropolis

In a recent poll, Malaysia remains a highly sought-after destination for international travel post COVID-19. Kuala Lumpur remains a bastion for its futuristic skyscrapers, hosting some of the largest malls in Asia. You can also find beautiful murals and street art within each nook and cranny of the city should …

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Exploring Truly Asia Malaysia

One of the most sought-after family destinations by the GCC, Malaysia with its slogan “Truly Asia” brings in the best of the continent. Malaysia has something to offer every traveller who embarks on the destination. We look at five of the most interesting getaways in Malaysia. Penang Penang is a …

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Philippines’ beaches beckon

The Philippines offers innumerable attractions, beckoning visitors to its crescent-shaped beaches dusted with talcum powder-like sand; uninhabited tropical islands, lush impenetrable jungles bristling with unique wildlife, historic cities, diverse local cuisine & culture, and much more. The 27th World Travel Awards have recognised the Philippines as Asia’s leading beach destination …

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Maldives kickstarts ME Campaign

In adherence to the ongoing “Rediscover Maldives…the sunny side of life” campaign, Visit Maldives has started a radio promotion with Al Khaleejiya for the Middle Eastern region. The purpose of this two-week campaign is to promote the destination and the unique experiences available in Maldives. The campaign aims to inform …

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Sailing at Deira Islands

As the boating season approaches, Nakheel has set sail with their latest new marine destination in Deira Islands for all boating enthusiasts. The latest offering during the peak sailing season for the UAE boat owners and tour operators is, access to two new, exclusive island destinations in the Arabian Gulf. …

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Dubai becomes global case study

As one of the first few cities in the world to safely and effectively restart the events sector, Dubai has become a global case study in hosting live events, with the full reopening of its leisure events sector on September 15, paving the way for event organisers to host a …

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Palm Fountain enter Guinness Records

The Palm Fountain at The Pointe, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and dining destination by Nakheel, has secured the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Fountain after a breathtaking launch streamed live across the world. The magical show was attended by distinguished guests, residents and tourists, who watched in awe as …

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