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Dubai World Proposes Rescue Plan For City Center
Dubai World has put forward a plan to save the financially troubled City Center project. The proposal requires that the billions of dollars necessary to complete the project be pledged. Dubai World is Dubai’s government owned investment agency. They partnered with MGM Mirage to develop the City Center Project, and recently sued MGM Mirage in order to protect its $4.3 billion investment if MGM Mirage goes into bankruptcy. Dubai World’s proposal would require Dubai World, MGM Mirage, and investors to come up with $3 billion to avoid a construction slowdown in the $8.6 billion City Center resort and casino project. MGM’s financial situation has worsened and last month Dubai World did not contribute its half of the $200 million construction payment
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Kongens Have
Copenhagen, Denmark
Also known as the king’s gardens, Kongens Have is as old as the 16th Century. The popularity of these attractions can be gauged by the fact that over 2.5 million tourists visit it every year. The place is spread over acres of greenery with rose-gardens and multi-sized sculptures. The gardens are also utilized for holding exhibitions, concerts and puppet shows for children. Address: Øster Vol...
Epigraphical Museum
Athens, Greece
This is an extremely interesting museum that will transport the visitors back into time. The highlights are inscriptions in marble stone dating as far back as 480 B.C pertaining to laws regarding worship in the Acropolis, inscriptions regarding homicide and orders instructing Athenians to flee the city and escape invasion by the Persians. One of the most interesting artifacts is a voting box datin...
Ho Tay Water Park & Moon Park
Hanoi, Vietnam
Five kilometers north of the city centre, this is an excellent day out with children on a hot day. The park opens early and stays open till 9pm. Water slides and refreshing pools are enjoyed by all ages, while the adjacent Moon Park offers roller coasters and other exciting activities for when it gets cooler in the evenings. The park is open for eight months of the year from April to November. ...
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Athens, Greece
Built around 160 A.D. this is a magnificent theatre. Tourists can get tickets to watch ballet performances, theatrical performances and comedies staged here. Timings: Only during performances Address: Dionyssiou Areopagitou Admission: 2 EUR [for entry into both the Odeon & theatre] Tel: 210-323-2771 ...