May 27 - The Emirates Palace Hotel will sell small souvenir gold bars engraved with the Emirates Palace logo through the world's first gold ATM machine, it was announced on Wednesday.
The "Gold To Go" vending machine project was launched by Hans Olbertz, General Manager of Emirates Palace and Thomas Geissler, Chief Executive of Ex Oriente Lux AG, the inventor of the "Gold to Go" machine."We seized upon this idea and, as one of the most exclusive hotels in the world, we wanted the Emirates Palace to play a pioneering role and be the first hotel in the world to offer its guests this golden service," said Olbetz. The machine examines the price of gold every minute and provides small bars that weigh up to a gram and an ounce engraved with the Emirates Palace logo.
The National Science Center was built in 1996 as a way of promoting science and technology. The exhibitions highlight themes which link science and daily life and the environment and religion. Opening times: Monday to Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday: 9.00am - 12.15pm & 2.45pm - 5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am - 1.30pm Sundays & Public holidays: closed...
Opened in 2003, the Arts Gallery is a dominant NZ$ 47 building that has set standards for all others in the South Island. Eluding an aesthetic charm, the exterior complements the various high quality art displays inside that range from early European work to the contemporary video work done by New Zealanders. The gallery holds some of the best and larger than life paintings of New Zealand’s renown...
A 365 acre piece of land near the Emmarentia Dam with possibly the world's largest terraced rose garden and a yachting and canoeing club. It is recommended to stick to the main areas and avoid wandering into remote areas. Barbecues are allowed at selected locations and the restaurant in the garden serves some excellent tea and snacks. Address: Olifants Road, Emmarentia Telephone: +2...
One of the largest and most popular spots in Karachi, consisting of an amusement park, an adjoining water park, and a shopping mall. The amusement park has plenty of rides and other attractions for families, and ticket prices are quite reasonable. Entrance is only granted to families/couples. The water park has a water slide which is reputed to be the largest in Asia. The Aladdin shopping are...