Both Etihad Airways and Emirates Airlines have added new regional flights to meet increasing demand. International Air Traffic Association released new statistics showing demand for services in the Middle East increased 3.1 per cent in January 2009 even as the global economic downturn continues. Emirates Airlines added three weekly flights to Beirut and two weekly flights to Damman, and Tehran. Etihad increased the number of flights to Amman, Beirut, Doha, Brussels, Geneva, Milan, and Moscow and added new services to Istanbul, Athens and Larnaca beginning in June. Including the new services, Etihad has increased its operations by 20%. Etihad’s Middle Eastern network currently covers 14 cities with 180 weekly flights.
It is located next to La Rambla in the Ciutat Vella and is one of the most beautiful squares in the world. A number of streetlights designed by Antoni Gaudi grace this square. ...
Address: along the same road as Medeu Ice Rink, Dam, and Chimbulak. Large, sprawling park, which contains quite a number of apple trees in addition to its towering alpine cones. Pleasant stop, especially if you catch a light drizzle. ...
The Hong Kong Cultural Center is located on Salisbury Road in the South western tip of Tsimshatsui of Kowloon district. This is the center to visit for a variety of cultural experiences. The Hong Kong Philhamornic Orchestra is based out of the concert hall which can accommodate 2,019 people. This two tiered structure is done in oak and has incredible acoustics. It has an 8000 pipe organ which is A...
Though it has been built relatively recently, the Souq Waqif is the best place to go if for a glimpse of traditional Qatari culture. Builders utilized traditional building materials like mud and wood to give it an authentic feel. Lots of traditional Arab goods are sold here, including spices, perfume, and clothing. There's also an Art Center that features art galleries, and sells...