March 16- The Volvo Ocean Race, one of the world’s most difficult around the world yachting competitions, is expected to bring substantial benefits to Abu Dhabi, which will host the event in January 2012. The capital will be the first Middle East port to host the racers, and is spending billions of dirhams on its marinas and other leisure boating operations. The Volvo Ocean Race, which was formerly known as Whitbread Round the World Race, will start in Alicante, Spain next fall.
Mubarak al Muhairi, director general of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, said “This is a great day in our campaign to firmly establish Abu Dhabi’s credentials as a marine leisure destination.” 1.3 billion viewers watched the last race and race villages at host ports attract a huge number of fans. Consultancy firm Deloitte reported that Singapore, which was a host port during the last race, had a direct economic impact of €20 million and total economic impact of €33 million.
For William the Conqueror, defeating the Anglo-Saxons and invading England was the easy part. The true challenge lied in consolidating his power and stabilizing the country. To that end, he built a series of fortifications. The grandest of them was London’s White Tower. Construction began in the 1070s and was completed in 1100. It was the most spectacular building in ...
Address: opposite Atashkadeh. A recent addition to the city, this large park adapts the popular Japanese garden concept to the local context to create a soothing, mesmerizing experience for the visitors. Sprawling lawns, water bodies with wooden bridges, dry gardens, and a delightful collection of birds await you as you venture into the Mehr Park. A great place to bring children and familie...
This is administered by the University of Sao Paulo and offers insights on science, geography, geology, history and more. The center is mostly geared towards the inquisitive minds of children. Address: Rua Guaicurus, 1394, Lapa. Tel: 3673-7022. ...
On 1st September 1987, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak launched the Ladies Beach in Al Ras Al Akhdar. The beach is a fundamental part of the General Women’s Union. It forms a conduit that is connected to the Arabian Gulf. The beach spans 9 hectares of gorgeous garden as well as a large arboretum of shady trees and palm trees. The beach provides facilities in the form of floating and rigid...