Archive for August, 2008

 
Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Real estate in Dubai is flourishing and considered an excellent place for real estate opportunities in the world. One third of the cranes are currently being used in Dubai for construction. Dubai has lot of things that have attracted several millions of tourists each year. Its superb amenities, excellent accommodation, festive lifestyle and several places of interest all have made it a fantastic place for tourist. Dubai city guide provides you the complete elaborated information regarding all about it.

Dubai situated on the Persian Gulf coast, shares borders with Abu Dhabi in the south, Sultanate of Oman in the southeast, and Sharjah in the northeast. Dubai creek, a natural inlet from the Gulf, divided the city into two. Being located in an arid subtropical climate zone, it ensures year around sunny days. The modern city of Dubai has shown great improvement because of its recent development projects.

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Bur Dubai, an area popular with Indian and Pakistani nationals, is an old part of the city consisting of dated offices and apartment blocks with state of art office, residential and business complexes. Satwa, located in between Bur Dubai and Jumeirah, is a bizarre mix, where you can find numerous tailors and cheap food outlets. Close to Jumeirah, you can find largest and most expensive villas along the beach. Many western expats are visible roaming around the area. Near to it, is found ‘The Palm Jumeirah’, which is a man made island off the coastline of Dubai in the shape of a palm tree. One can come across many stylish villas and apartments on the beach in addition to excellent life style.

All such information is available in Dubai city guide, which is helpful to visitor coming for the first time. It helps him know more about Dubai city attractions, conveyance, rental holidays and others. It also narrates cultural background, history and modern and recent developments. Dubai city guide first of all takes you to the origin of its life style and civilizations. From a mere isolated desert land, earning from fishery and global culture to the most popular world economy hub and tourists’ destination of United Arab Emirates, it provides information of all its stages passed.

Dubai is the most happening city of Middle East comprising beaches resorts, shopping malls, glaring marina, and all other urban developments. Dubai city guide is one of the most useful information tools for the tourists.

by:Nancy Eben

 
 
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

Singapore is the epitome of fusion of the East and the West, from serene gardens to sleek skyscrapers and from exotic ethnic enclave to efficient business centre. It is counted as one of the best holiday destinations with friendly and welcoming people and state of art infrastructures. Passport and visa are must for the foreigners visiting Singapore, whether it is for tourists’ purpose or for some business purpose.

Singapore, a dynamic city, is rich in color and contrast with a blend of art, architecture, cuisines and culture. The people of Singapore are descendants of immigrants from China, Malay, Srilanka and India. Though all these have acquired the identity of Singaporeans, but they follow the customs, festival and practices of modern and traditional mix.

Some of the popular places of interest in Singapore are mentioned below

Night Safari

It is one of the well known attractions of Singapore, where you can come across one eyed rhinoceros or hear the howls of a pack of striped hyenas. It is a habitat for 1200 animals with more than 100 exotic species. It is a wild adventure for the tourist to explore.

Jurong Bird Park

It is the largest bird park of South east Asia, providing habitat to more than 8000 birds of 600 species form different parts of the world. It is the world’s largest collection of South American Toucans and Southeast Asian Hornbills and the world’s second largest penguin exhibit. It also organizes daily shows of birds of prey, Jurong Bird Park All Star Bird Show, Breakfast with birds and Penguin feeding time.

National Museum of Singapore

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It is one of the architectural gems with each of its two levels representing Greek Classical architecture and reconstruction of historical scenes and events displaying development of Singapore from sleepy fishing villages to the present day metropolis. Another exhibition shows the world of Chinese family with elaborate Peranankan finery and furnishing. One of the other famous attractions in it is Children’s discovery gallery, which manifest Singapore’s cultural heritage and performing arts. Beside it, Singapore offer number of museums to entertain tourists.

Singapore Zoological Gardens

Singapore zoo is haven for both visitors and animals. There are more than 2000 creatures in landscaped enclosures, thus replacing cages. Some of the special attractions included in it are interaction of kids with animals, thus enjoying excellent playgrounds, penguin gallery; air conditioned polar bear, miniature railway and six island primate garden.

by:Nancy Eben

 

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