A Jordanian company owned by HH Sheikh Faisal bin Sultan Al Qasimi has signed an agreement to develop a new tourist project, Jewel of the Dead Sea, at a cost of $ 200 million, as stated by the Jordan News Agency.
The head of the Development Areas and Free Zones, Dr. Bilal Bashir spoke to the press during the signing of the Convention, stating that the project was testament to the importance of the Dead Sea area as a tourism area. Its development attracted quality investors both local and other GCC nationals.
The agreement includes the development of an integrated recreational tourism project which is located on the east side of the Dead Sea on an area of about 140 acres.
Completed in 1790 by Dona Maria I (her tomb is here) in gratitude for the male heir, this neoclassical church is a beautiful mix of pink and black marble. Opposite is the Jardim da Estrela (7am-midnight) which is a great garden to relax in, along with a playground for the children. Address: Praca da Estrela Tel: +213 960 915 Opening Times: 8am-1pm, 3-8pm Admission Prices: free ...
This military hospital right beside the Serail was built in 1865 by Sultan Abdul Aziz. From the period of the French mandate till the 1960’s it served as a courthouse. It was later converted into the of the Lebanese University but most parts of it were destroyed in the war. Completely renovated, it now houses the Council for Development and Reconstruction. ...
Marine Drive is a grand semi circular promenade skirting the Arabian Sea. It sweeps down from Malabar Hill to Nariman Point and is lined by grand Victorian buildings, art-deco apartment blocks and luxuriant palm trees. The twinkling at night of streetlights lining this promenade give an impression of a string of pearls; thus giving it the popular name ‘Queen’s Necklace’. Location: Malabar Hil...
Yildiz Park (Turkish for star) is built on the side of a hill beside the Bosphorus, and was once the imperial gardens of Yildiz Palace. Today it's one of Istanbul's largest and most pleasant public parks. The panoramic views of the Bosphorus are spectacular. There are gardens with a wide variety of flowers and trees. The shade can be especially nice on hot summer days. ...