Located on an island on the Persian Gulf is the city of Abu Dhabi, the second biggest and capital city of the UAE. Considered to be one of the more urban cities in the world, Abu Dhabi serves as the hub of the economic, political and cultural activities of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi also thrives as a tourist destination, owing to its unique culture and many tourist attractions. One of Abu Dhabi’s most popular tourist attractions is the Ferrari World, the largest indoor amusement in the world, located on Yas Island. Amongst the most rides and attractions of this amusement park, there is none more exciting or adrenaline pumping than the Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest and most heart-stopping ride ever created by …

Art offers a unique insight into not only local artistic talent but a country’s cultural heritage as well and when in China’s capital the Beijing International Art Exposition lets you do just that. Art lovers in search of Beijing accommodation that give you a chance to enjoy the very best the city has to offer while visiting the art expo, can consider Ascott Beijing. This luxury apartment in Beijing can be found in the Central Business District making it ideal for those looking to mix business with pleasure. Generally taking place at the Beijing Exhibition Centre, the Beijing International Art Exposition looks to bring together art galleries, collectors and lovers of art to share in the joy of creative expression. It is a great place …

Thailand is definitely a land of wonders and amazements. There is everything exotic from elephants to golden temples to amazing beaches. There is something for everyone who comes to this place. Amongst the different attractions that this south eastern Asian land offers, the Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo is one of the most popular destinations in the region. It is situated in the province of Nakhon Pathom, which is towards west of the capital Bangkok. The two main attractions here are the elephant show and the crocodile show, which are must-see events for anyone who comes here, irrespective of whether they are young or old. This place is sure to be of particular interest if you are travelling with family and young children. The acrobatics …

The Phuket race week is an award winning regatta that welcomes an international fleet of boats and sailors to the southeast coast of Phuket. It is known to be one of the best tourist attractions in Thailand. The Phuket race week stands out not only as an excellent sailing event but it is also popular for its extravagant parties and entertainment off shore. The Phuket race week was prestigiously awarded the best Asian regatta of the year at the Asia boating awards 2011 which recognizes the topnotch of Asia’s marine industry under twenty three categories. It is the only Regatta in Thailand to be presented with this award. The race takes place for a period of nine days with four days of yacht racing and …

The Asian tourism stalwart is very much like the rest of Asia when it comes to cultural and traditional rites, festivals and ceremonies. With a multiethnic population residing within its geographically limited, multifaceted shores, Singapore is always celebrating something or the other. The Dragon Boat Race is considered one of the biggest water sports festivals in the country and you will find that the locals know to mix serious competition and rivalry with merriment and fun. The tradition of racing in dragon boats commenced over twenty centuries ago in the south of China, now it has spread all over the world and is practiced in the Caribbean, the Americas and Africa as well. The original human powered craft was made out of teak wood and …

Hong Kong annually sees a boatload of bookworms who flock to experience the various styles of books that the Hong Kong book fair has to offer. The event which is grandly held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai is a colossal summer event that the country organizes. It attracts nonfiction lovers and fiction fans in large numbers, which reached an approximate number of one million in the year 2012. The event will be held from the 17th to the 23rd of July, 2013. Tickets would be available at the venue on whichever day that you plan to visit. For all the book lovers who simply go berserk at the sight of books, there is no need to fear buying too …