General Travel News
Dubai Summer Surprises highlights announced
June 13 - The Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment has announced highlights of this year’s Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), which include international shows, musicals, and shopping and promotions throughout Dubai. The 13th edition of DSS has a budget of Dh 60 million, starts on June 17th and runs for 52 days until August 7th. Modhesh World, the biggest indoor edutainment venue in the region will be a major attraction at DSS 2010.
Laila Suhail, Chief Executive of DEPE said “We have endeavored to present a spectacular combination of attractions that create a comprehensive holiday package for all visitors and residents in Dubai during DSS.” She said the marketing slogan this year is ‘Dubai, your summer destination of surprises’. DSS 2010 will focus on retail promotions at 25 select shopping malls where a purchase of Dh500 gives shoppers the chance to win vouchers from some of the best entertainment venues in Dubai.
More General Travel News
Latest Travel News
Featured Sights To See
Bockenheim Watch Tower
Frankfurt, Germany
Standing in stark contrast to the modern post-war city is this watch tower, one of the last few remains of the fortified city that existed for many centuries in place of Frankfurt. This 54m circular tower was built in 1434-1435 and used to watch over the city in times of war. Now it gives visitors an up close view of a tower that looks like it could have come straight out of a fairytale. Once a we...
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Istanbul, Turkey
The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art opened in 2004 in a former customs warehouse near the cruise ship docks. It displays works from the 1960s to the present, mostly from Turkish artists. That might sound like something that would only appeal to a small niche, but the collection is quite engaging. The upper floor houses the permanent collection, as well as a gift shop and restaurant...
Monastère de Cimiez (Cimiez Convent)
Nice, France
Lying within the convent is a church that contains the leading paintings by the locally famous artists, the Bréa brothers. Works of art from the 15th to the 18th centuries can also be seen here. There is a chapel dating from the 17th century that is also a must see. There are panoramic views of the city from the beautiful gardens. Place du Monastère Timings: Museum Monday to Satur...
What to do with Children in Tow
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Kids have many things to see and do when in Amsterdam: ARTIS ZOO Founded in 1838, the Artis Zoo is one of the largest in Europe. It is home to 700 animal species and 200 tree varieties, many on the verge of extinction. Artis is also one of the fewest zoos in Europe that has famous historical buildings [the Large Museum (1855), the unique Library building (1867) and the Aquari...