Address: Zhansugirov, Northern Almaty Phone: + 7 (727) 294 8600 Timings: open all year round 10 am to 8 pm The Hippodrome is a large open-air stadium in a quiet Almaty neighborhood, which holds horse races several times during the year. Head there if you are a racing enthusiast. Betting is not very open – be careful if you plan to gamble. You get caught, and a corrupt officer might want...
Address: east of the Parque Central Complex One of the oldest parks in Caracas, the Parque Los Caobos is known widely for its enchanting mahogany trees from which the park derives its name. A walk through the park, on its gently winding trails lined with hedges in fresh bloom, is a relaxing way to let go of the day’s troubles and rejuvenate your mind and body for the next day. The park is us...
This film studio is Europe's largest film making center. Production began here in 1920. Directors such as Fassbinder, Wim Wenders, Herzog and Stanley Kubrickhave worked here. Tours take you through the sets of famous films such as Das Boot and The Neverending Story. There is also a live stunt show, as well as a 4-D film viewing that can be taken in during the visit. Timings: Mar-early No...
On 1st September 1987, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak launched the Ladies Beach in Al Ras Al Akhdar. The beach is a fundamental part of the General Women’s Union. It forms a conduit that is connected to the Arabian Gulf. The beach spans 9 hectares of gorgeous garden as well as a large arboretum of shady trees and palm trees. The beach provides facilities in the form of floating and rigid...