Dubai’s first low cost carrier, has seen their flight bookings soar to 6,000 during the first 24 hours from Monday night. Twenty four per cent of all flight bookings were for flights arriving in Dubai.
Flydubai CEO said “for bookings to have reached more than 6,000 between midnight on Sunday and Midnight last night is quite incredible.” Ghaith Al Ghaith said a flydubai sale began on Sunday, 21 June at 23:59 pm and will end on 30 June 2009. Bookings are subject to seat availability. Prices for flights start at only Dh125 and include all taxes and one piece of hand luggage weighing up to 10kg. Tickets can be booked through the flydubai website – www.flydubai.com the call center - +9714 3010800, or selected travel agents.
Otherwise known as the Lotus Temple, the modern Baha'i Temple has often been compared to the Sydney Opera House. Giant white petals of Rajasthani Macrana marble open out from nine pools and walkways in the shape of an unfolding lotus, symbolising the nine spiritual paths of the Baha'i faith. The crouched yet upright stance and upturned, opening petals hint at the human form in ecstatic prayer. Th...
Beautiful on every level, this museum pays homage to Budapest’s famous art nouveau stained-glass maker Miksa Roth (1865-1944). This building is where he worked from 1911 until his death, creating many stunning technicolour panels which stand as a stark contrast to his almost bare living arrangements. Address: VII Nefelejcs utca 26 Tel: 341 6789 Times: Tues-Sat 2-6pm September to July Pr...
“The Vasa” is the 64 gun warship that sank in the Sweden harbor on her maiden voyage in 1628. It is perhaps the only 17th century ship that is in almost perfect shape after being salvaged. Interesting artifacts rescued from the ship are on display at the Vasa Maritime Museum. Don’t miss the film screening which shows how the ship was salvaged 300 years after she sank. It is the most visited museum...
Red Square is one of the most important sites in Moscow and swarming with tourists every holiday season. Communist parades were held here and parades continue to pass through this square. This structure is not to be missed especially since Lenin's Mausoleum is located right here. This houses the embalmed body of Lenin. Lenin was an extremely significant player in Russia's history. He led th...