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Al Faisaliyah Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
This commercial skyscraper is the second tallest building in Saudi Arabia (after the Kingdom Center) and is located in the business district of Riyadh. It contains a shopping center with international brands at its base and a viewing deck on higher floors, as well as a luxury hotel and numerous restaurants. The tower is most famous for the glass globe near its summit. ...
Kerak Castle
Amman, Jordan
Kerak Castle is a magnificent crusader's castle just outside the town of Kerak. Construction began in the 1140s, at a strategic location on top of a hill. It was part of the Crusader's Kingdom of Jerusalem. In the ensuing decades the castle was expanded. Towers and a moat were added. In 1183 Saladin besieged the castle, but was turned back by King Baldwin IV. In ...
Ari Atoll
Maldives, Maldives
South Ari Atoll (Alifu) is one of the most exciting dive locations in Maldives with several world-class dive sites and magnificent tropical plantation. It has thilas and outer reefs which are much better for diving rather than channels. These thilas include: Hangngnaameedhoo Thila, Dhangeti Bodu Thila, Omadhoo Thila, Tinfushi Thila, Kudarah Thila, Broken Rock Thila, Anga...
What to do with Children in Tow
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
One of the best places to take children in Sharjah is the Sharjah Desert Park. The Arabian Wildlife Centre offers a Children’s Farm (531 1127, noon-4pm, Dh5 on weekends) where children can pet and feed goats, ducks and ride ponies and camels. The Natural History Museum might also be a good draw card for your children as well as Qanat al-Qasba with the Eye of the Emirates and go-kart track (see Pla...