Jumeirah Group signed an agreement to take over management of the Qing Shui Bay resort in China, about an hour’s flight from Hong Kong. The resort is on the southern island of Sanya and scheduled to open in 2013. Alex Lieu – Vice President of Agile Property Holdings and Gerald Lawless – Executive Chairman of Jumeirah Group signed the agreement in Hong Kong.
Jumeirah Qing Shui Bay will have 50 private villas, a 250 room hotel, six restaurants, and a waterfront conference center. This is Jumeirah Group’s fourth management agreement in China. The previous three are Jumeirah Macau, Jumeirah HanTang Xintiandi in Shanghai, and Jumeirah Guangzhou hotel. Mr. Lawless said “China is of great importance to Jumeirah” and “We also believe strongly in the potential of China to produce outbound business to other Jumeirah hotels, particularly in Dubai.”
Education and entertainment, all under one roof is offered by Science Alive, an interactive scientific center visited by adults and children alike. The center teaches science in a fun way by making children play games and learn about the formation of tsunamis, about chemical reactions and by visiting various fun exhibitions. Apart from these in house activities, Science Alive also holds exhibition...
Adhari Park is a treasure trove for parents confused about how to entertain their overactive children. The Park consists of 165,000 metres of indoor and outdoor rides, food and shopping. Timings: Daily 4pm-12am Admission: Entrance 0.5 BD; Park card 0.25 BD; Rides 0.30-1 BD Address: Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway Email: info@adharipark.com.bh Phone: +973 1740 7300 ...
The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew date back to the seventeenth century. They are the grounds of Kew Palace, and were nationalized in 1840. The gardens cover more than 300 acres. In addition, there are several glasshouses filled with exotic fauna. In 2003 they were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gardens are huge, so plan out what you want to see ahead of t...
This park was established in the late 19th century and features the flora and fauna of Brazil. Today, it has trees over three hundred years old and can serve as a peaceful retreat from the commotion of the city. Children can run around freely, play games and take in the natural beauty of Brazil. Perfect for a picnic with the family. Address: Rua Peixoto Gomide 949, Jardim Paulista Tel: 011-3...