Dubai Malls highlighted traditional Arabic dancing during the Eid celebrations. Large crowds watched dancers perform the Tanoura and Khaligi with Dabkeh in Palestinian and Syrian styles. More visitors were attracted by discounts offered by outlets. Shoppers at the Reef Mall in Deria enjoyed their outing with the festive backdrop of traditional Arabic musicals and dance acts.
A Tanouri dance show followed a three piece band with oud, qanoun, and tablah players, which played two sets, one at 5:30 and a second at 7:30 pm. The final act of the evening was the popular Arabic folk dance Dabkeh. Trained Syrian and Palestinian dancers performed the dance.
The Children’s Museum of Houston The Children’s Museum of Houston offers 20 interactive exhibits including robots, anchoring the news, being elected mayor of Kidtropolis, exploring nanotechnology, mathematics in Cyberchase, water in FlowWorks and a three story tower in PowerTower, along with many more. Website: www.cmhouston.org Telephone: +1 713 522 1138 Address: 1500 Binz, Houst...
The Grand Mosque, as it is popularly known, is a visual delight and an impressive landmark of Abu Dhabi. It is arguably the third largest mosque in the world. It is named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan who was the founder and the first President of the United Arab Emirates, and whose graveyard is in the same mosque. The Mosque was officially opened in the month of Ramadan in 2007. Non-Mus...
This museum showcases an extensive collection of European art and features the works of Rembrandt, Picasso, the Impressionists and Rodin. Visitors will also find a collection of Degas' sculptures as well as sculptures from India and South-East Asia. While you're there, don't forget to take a stroll through the garden, which features fountains, ponds, statutes and various sculptures. ...
This is an active volcano and tour operators will take you all the way up to the crater. But that is time-consuming and extremely challenging. You can also take the hour-long drive to Panelokan which is a small town on the outer edge of thee crater where you have stunning views. Be sure to visit Lake Batur. However, the trek up the volcano is recommended by all those who have tried it. Overnight s...