June 13 - Tour operators in Qatar hope to do more business this year – around 10 to 15 per cent more than in 2009. Industry experts are hopeful that the large number of expatriate families that are eager to travel this summer will bring in more business. Most families prefer to visit their home countries in the summer but this trend seems to be changing since those belonging to the high-income bracket want to spend on leisure travelling. Popular cities include London and Paris as well as cities in Southeast Asia.
An increasing number of people are planning vacations in Europe this year, though most people want to return before August 10 as the holy month of Ramadan begins then. "So families are basically going on shorter vacations this year," said a tour operator.
This museum is delightful, more so because of the spectacular view that it affords of the surrounding city and sea. Omani architecture and other relics are showcased here. The exhibits include stone jewelry, stone farming tools, stone tombs and soapstone, some of which date back to pre-historic times. Timings: Saturday- Wednesday 9:30am – 1:30pm; Thursday 9:30am – 12:30pm, closed Friday Ad...
Stanley Market and Beach is the place with more traditional style artifacts available. There are some exclusive restaurants in this area too. ...
One of the major recreational hotspots in Karachi, and a favorite hangout for couples. It contains a large "Safari" area, which contains animals like reindeer, camels, ostriches, llamas, and various species of mountain goats, that can be viewed from a distance in their artificially-made natural environments.It also contains large open spaces for walks, and children's attractions and swin...
Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans from 1465-1856. Construction began in 1459 under orders from Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. The palace was built on the original site of Byzantium, on top of the old Greek acropolis. Upon its completion, Topkapi Palace became the political center of the Ottoman Empire. As the empire continued to expand, so did ...