There’s something magical about Al Wakra. This coastal city, kissed by the golden sun and cradled by the shimmering waters of the Arabian Gulf, is where Qatar’s heart beats to the rhythm of its past. While Doha dazzles with its towering skyline, Al Wakra sways to a different tune—one of tradition, community, and soulful celebrations that bring people together. If you’re looking to step into the groove of Qatari culture, Al Wakra’s festivals are where the spirit truly shines. Ramadan and Eid – A Time of Reflection, A Time to Rejoice As the sun sets over Al Wakra during Ramadan, the city glows with lantern-lit streets and the aroma of freshly prepared Iftar feasts. The Souq Al Wakra becomes a sanctuary of flavours, stories, and …

As a city with a melting pot of cultures and religions Singapore unsurprisingly celebrates a variety of colourful festivals each year. Here are some of the more popular celebrations that you’ll want to catch if you’re ever visiting the Lion City. Lunar New Year This is the most significant festival for Singapore’s Chinese community when families get together to decorate their homes and share festive meals. This is also the time of year when Chinatown is at its busiest with lion dances, vibrant decor and yummy street eats. Thaipusam This annual two-day festival is a cultural cornerstone of Singapore’s Hindu Tamil community. Held in honour of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan, the festival lights up Little India, a vibrant neighbourhood close to Novotel Singapore on …

Whether you opt to visit the Thai capital of Bangkok in January or June, the likelihood of an exciting event taking place during your stay is quite likely for Bangkok is a city filled with life. While the Thai celebrate their own traditional holidays, they do not shy away from celebrating holidays of foreign cultures. For those visiting Bangkok in January and February, the Bangkok Fringe Festival will provide a wonderful insight into the traditional dance and music of the sub-continent and the Chinese New Year is bound to be an exciting event with firecrackers, lanterns and dragon dances. Taking a Bangkok cruise tour during such a celebration is likely to be surreal experience as one can observe the skies above and the water below mirroring the …

An event which was first held in 2007, Bendigo Fashion Festival enters its eighth year in 2014. Focusing on developing Bendigo as the region’s fashion and retail hub, the festival lures in hordes of visitors from the region and beyond, each year. Being a city reputed for its arts, culture, events and retail scene, Bendigo aptly plays host to this annual event which is set to take place from the 24th of September to 10th of October 2014 at Bendigo CBD. Deemed one of the most stylish exhibitions in the world, it is a must visit for Fashionistas heading to the region during this period. Stay at a centrally located hotel such as Sundowner Bendigo Golden Reef to experience the festival at ease. Thanuja Silva is a …

As a thing of beauty is certainly a joy forever, celebration of this glory was a common practice since the days of old. Many products and services have been introduced to the world over the centuries promoting beauty, which have gained mass popularity due to the emphasis given to this subject around the world. In Dubai, Beautyworld Middle East is organized in grand scale in this context where over 1000 companies in the industries related to beauty products assemble to meet clients and showcase the latest of their product ranges. The Beautyworld Middle East is organized this year for the 19th year, having had a history of success and great mass appeal. So great was its success that it is now recognized among the top …

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 …