The Abu Dhabi government has announced a new set of rules and guidelines applicable for any development on the emirates coastline. The Coastal Development Guidelines initiative is part of Pan Abu Dhabi 2030, or Vision 2030, and is being implemented by the Abu Dhabi’s Urban Planning Council (UPC).
UPC Director-General Falah Al Ahbabi, said “The goal for the coastal development guidelines is to improve the environmental performance of coastal developments by incorporating key environmental considerations at the conceptual stage.” The guidelines exempt coastal parks and ecological hotspots from dredging, reclamation, or other activates that change the environment. The guidelines also identify protected areas and national parks to help promote the emirates tourism industry.
Mount Lebanon is the name of the mountain range that bisects the country. They are one of its greatest gifts. In the summer they provide spectacular views, hiking, and a relaxing escape from Beirut. In the winter they provide the region’s best skiing. Throughout much of history, they protected the coastal cities from invaders, allowing trade to thrive. The highest pea...
Giorgio Massari was commissioned to build this monument, in remembrance of the day when the Dominicans took hold of the church of Santa Maria della Visitazione from the suppressed order of Gesuati laymen in 1668. The building houses several works by Giambattista Tiepolo (1696-1770), Giambattista Piazzetta (1683-1754), and Sebastiano Ricci (1659-1734). Address: Zattere, Dorsoduro, Venice Pho...
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Olympia Park was built for the 1972 Olympic Games. It is crowned by the magnificent Olympic Stadium – once home of the German Sports Club, FC Bayern Munich, who have now moved to the Allianz Arena. Olympia Park is southern Germany's centre of sports and entertainment. As well as a variety of sports stadiums and swimming pools, the complex also includes a huge entertainment centre, the Olympiahalle...