The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing announced that the new cruise terminal located in the Port Rashid complex will be inaugurated in February, giving a big boost to the cruise tourism segment in Dubai. The main purpose of the new terminal is to showcase Dubai’s rich heritage as a maritime center, emphasize the importance of Dubai as an international tourist destination, and present a strong image of Emirati hospitality.
The buildings façade is based on Dubai’s contemporary Arabic design and special attention has been given to the exterior and interior of the terminal. The architectural elements of the exterior façade consist of traditional domes, arches, and carvings. The new terminal will be able to handle four ships at once and cater to the increasing number of cruise ship calls. Its tourist support infrastructure includes ATMs, currency exchange, duty free shop, post office, gift shops, souvenir shops, a business center with internet access, and a Wi-Fi for lap top users.
This cathedral, with its two bell towers, was built between 1863 and 1880 and remains a famous landmark of Ho Chi Minh City. Right in front of the cathedral is a garden with a beautiful statue of the Virgin Mary. Though the cathedral’s interior is rather plain, it’s still a beautiful structure and notable because of its historical significance. Location: Dong Khoi, District 1 &...
Address: Shevchenko Street, Almaty Timings: Mondays to Fridays 10 am to 4 pm Part of the Zoology Research Institute under the Academy of Sciences, this place acts as a lab and archival record as well as a public display facility. It contains two major sections – the Zoology section and the Paleontology Section. The Zoology Section contains a huge variety of stuffed and preserved animals...
Located adjacent to the National Art Gallery, this small but charmingly designed museum is known for its temporary displays of impressive contemporary artwork by aspiring local artists. ...
Similar in feel to the London docklands, Puerto Madero has a ghostly beauty to it. The antique port of Buenos Aires has been renewed however and now represents the latest architectural and entertainment trends of the city. The old red-brick warehouses now contain galleries, bars and restaurants (ranging from high end eateries to Franchises such as Hooters and TGIF). Old docking cranes and ships si...