Dubai is yet another city in the United Arab Emirates that provides endless career opportunities, places of interest, great shopping experiences and magnificent hotel venues. A high standard of living is being maintained by the locals of this city and the UAE as a whole is very well developed indeed. There is so much to see in Dubai city and will definitely make one gasp in great awe at some of the amazing structures and places of interest. Did you know that the world’s largest shopping mall is in Dubai? The Dubai Mall is believed to be the biggest shopping mall in the world and one would need at least a good two to three days to finish visiting all shops in the mall. That …

For centuries, the written word has undergone an inexplicable process of evolution, leaving great works such as the metaphysical poetry of John Donne, the innumerable sonnets of William Shakespeare, the frequently quoted work of Dante Alighieri ‘The Divine Comedy’, Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, The Iliad by Homer, the historic novels of ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and ‘Great Expectations’ by Charles Dickens and the literary classics of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. For the longest time, world literature remained extremely euro-centric but the 21st century has made abundant progress in this regard and recognised works by authors such as Salman Rushdie and Shyam Selvadurai, writers from the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and South East Asia. Given this …

For 650, 000 years, the carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere remained below a comfortable three hundred parts per million yet in the last fifty years alone, this number has increased up to three hundred and eighty parts per million. Other compelling evidence which are tell-tale signs of climate change include the rise of sea levels by a stunning seventeen centimetres, a significant increase in global temperature, warming of ocean waters, ice coverage in Greenland and Antarctica reducing drastically, glacial retreats being recorded across the world etc. The globe is now experiencing extreme climatic weather patterns in the form of tropical storms, extreme rainstorms and increased rainfall while other parts of the world suffer from a drastic lack of water. Such phenomenon supported by scientific …

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but it doesn’t hurt to give yourself a makeover highlighting features that will “wow” others! If you are looking to get an idea of what kind of beauty products are out there for you, then a visit to Beauty Secrets 2014 in Abu Dhabi is just the thing. This popular event is set to take place at the ADNEC Exhibition Centre and those in search of a hotel in Abu Dhabi within easy reach of this venue can consider Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi. This well placed hotel Abu Dhabi has to offer is also walking distance from the Abu Dhabi Corniche making it an ideal base for your travels. Scheduled to be held from 30th April to 3rd May 2014, …

Celebrated once in every two years, the Shanghai International Flower Festival is one event that must be marked down on your itinerary should you be thinking of heading over to the city in the future. Therefore selecting a serviced apartment in Shanghai to come home to after the event is advisable. With its serviced apartments Shanghai has to offer, Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai would be one of the facilities that can be considered. Regarded as one of the most important celebrations of Chinese culture, the festival is held at the Changfen Park which sees both locals and tourists in attendance. Showcasing a range of colourful, beautiful and sweet smelling flowers, Shanghai International Flower Festival is one such event that is looked forward to with much enthusiasm. Scheduled to …

The kings of the Chakri Dynasty have ruled Thailand since the year 1782 and to this day locals commune to pay tribute to these leaders who contributed in moulding the country’s vision for a better tomorrow. Chakri Day which falls on the 6th of April is an annual event and one that must not be missed. Choose a Bangkok hotel to stay during your time in Thailand. Anantara Bangkok Sathorn which is one of the more popular luxury hotels Bangkok has to offer will be a good place to come home to after viewing the proceedings of this historic day. The day witnesses the people of Thailand hold a series of ceremonies to honour the contribution of the kings who once presided. A ceremony is led by King Bhumibol …