Staying true to its name – the Big 5 is considered to be the biggest and grandest stage of them all in terms of the booming construction industry in the Middle East. The event which is scheduled to be held between the 25th and 28th of November 2013 at Dubai’s World Trade Centre should be on your itinerary if in the vicinity. Of all the 5 star hotels Dubai has to offer tourists, select Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai which will offer you a perfect stay during the event. Such Dubai luxury hotels would pave the way for you to enjoy the Big 5 and all it has to offer. The construction show which has been organised for the past 30 years serves as a platform where professionals in the …

Christmas is not the same without all the cheer this festival is known for. Tradition marks the heart of such festivities which is fun and symbolic to the 25th of December. Since Christmas festivities have a lot to do with the Western culture, it always comes with a winter theme as its backdrop with snow adding a magical touch to this special day. In Australia and New Zealand although Christmas is profoundly celebrated, the weather really does not match up to the Christmas theme. Here such a celebration is nice and bright and sunny and everything traditionally winter based seems a bit off for the nice warm weather outdoors. Yet countries like Australia and New Zealand go all out in keeping the spirit of the …

When you think of New Zealand, no doubt you would think of picture-postcard landscapes, amazing recreational activities, and a chill social scene. New Zealand is indeed an immensely laid-back country and the majority of those who visit the country crave the quiet nature of the beautiful, serene surroundings. While the country’s primary appeal resides in its panoramas, they do have some amazing activities to pique the interest of travellers and New Zealanders combined. Some of these include the world-famous trekking tracks. Tourists come from all over the world just to experience these panoramic paths first hand. New Zealand is a wonderful land to visit and there is no better time than now to do so. This year, in November, there is something even more interesting …

The UAE celebrates its National Day collectively for two days from the 2nd of December. It commemorates the 1971 ending of a treaty signed with the UK in 1892 and the decision of seven separate sheikdoms of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman and Ras Al Kaimah to unify forming the present country also in the same year. The National Day celebrated in all the emirates usually starts on the final day of November if there is a long weekend involved. The lead up to the big day is celebrated with a series of free public events such as hot air balloon rides, concerts by khaleeji performers, falconry competitions, regattas, carnivals, art shows and night markets. On the day itself residents across …

Enjoy the best of Middle East by making reservations at a Dubai hotel, preferably one such as Copthorne Hotel Dubai. It is best to opt for a centrally located Deira hotel Dubai has to offer, if you plan to make the most of your stay in the region. An interactive showcase of sleek automobiles, Dubai International Motor Show lures in big names in the global automotive community. Much more than merely a motoring event, the show will feature 55 regional and global premiers and will see the participation of 150 companies from thirty countries as well as over 100,000 visitors from South Asian regions, Africa and of course the Middle East. Those of you with a passion for rare, exotic and super fast automobiles cannot afford to miss …

The much anticipated Singapore Writers Festival is a delightful experience for anyone interested in the field of literature. Having completed 15 years of successful existence, the yearly event has secured a strong reputation as one of Asia’s most significant literary extravaganzas. Having evolved into being one of the mainstays of the international literary calendar this event attracts many notable writers from across the globe. The festival has featured notable literary personalities like Steve Levitt, Michael Chabon, Bi Feiyu, Neil Gaiman and Gail Simone. The engrossing organised events like lectures, workshops and other features combined with the cosmopolitan ambience of Singapore make this extravaganza a unique experience. Initially the event commenced as an offshoot of an arts festival and a springboard for local Singaporean writing talent. …