A seven day Arabian Gulf Cruise will launch on January 18th in Dubai. Dubailand, a member of Dubai Properties Group, and Royal Caribbean International announced the new holiday package. Cruise stops will include Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Muscat, Fujairah, and some of Dubailand’s tourism developments, such as Dubai Autodrome and The Global Village.
CEO of Dubai Properties Group, Khalid Al Malik, said “Two strong brands have come together to deliver a compelling series of attractions that will add value to the emirate’s economy and increase visitor numbers to the region.” The cruise ship ‘Brilliance of the Seas’ will carry passengers on their trip through the Gulf. Brilliance of the Seas has an open centrum with ten deck high windows, mini golf course, rock climbing wall, and waterslide. Regional Vice President of Royal Caribbean International, Rama Rebbapragada, said they received excellent response from the cruise ship’s first ever sailings in the Gulf region.
The monastery at Glendalough was founded at the start of the sixth century by Saint Kevin, a descendant of one of Ireland's ruling families. Kevin wanted to live the life of an ascetic and commune with nature. Soon enough, Glendalough, meaning Valley of the Two Lakes, became a thriving monastery and town, attracting students from all over Ireland. Unfortunately, that attracted th...
The largest and best-known Shisha/Hookah/Nargila café in Riyadh is Shallal. It is an exotic complex of indoor and outdoor venues for socializing with tea, Middle Eastern snacks, and traditional water pipes. ...
Much of the palace is closed, however, tourists can stroll the grounds of the palace where the once magnificent Edo Castle stood. The palace houses the royal family and the foundations of the castle are open to public viewing. Edo Castle became in effect the ruling seat of the Shogun in the early 1600s. Nearly 300 years later when the Shogunate fell and imperial rule was restored the royal family ...
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