Middle East Exclusive 2013 is by far one of the most unique events that will be hosted in the region this year. The exhibition calls in representatives from international and regional travel industries and they showcase most of the world’s leading and premier brands to a large number of enthusiastic international buyers and distributors. Airports, duty free operators, shops, hotels, airlines and shipping companies come in to view and purchase the amazing array of products that are available. The Middle East has always been an excellent business platform because of the number of duty free goods and luxury items that are brought in from across the world. Dubai is a centre for shopping and distributing luxury brands and this exhibition is the ideal location for …

From bone-crunching tackles, scintillating moves to the most dazzling of tries, experience the height of excitement in the desert at the Emirates Airline Dubai Ruby Sevens 2013. The tournament now in its 44th year is longest-running sporting event in the Middle East and will be held from the 28th of November to the 30th of November. For those looking for Dubai luxury hotels, a good option would be Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai which is one of the 5 star hotels Dubai is famous for. Scheduled to be held at ‘The Sevens’ which is a purpose built stadium complex that houses seven pitches is sure to capture the attention of the world yet again. With all the leading Rugby playing countries tipped to scrum down, the sevens would be …

Abu Dhabi is a great place for you to visit, either alone or with your family. There is so much to do and see here that you will instantly fall in love with the place. Ladies specially love the shopping while kids love the educational visits that take place. This is also a land that is filled with vibrancy and culture, so the next time you are wondering where to head to, why not give this a try. This year especially, there is something else for you to look forward to. That is none other than the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The best destination this year for all Grand Prix enthusiasts will undoubtedly be Abu Dhabi. Taking place from the 1st of …

The Dubai Air Show has been proven to be an amazing success as it was hosted even in 2011 and drew in a crowd of over 50,000 trade visitors. There were 960 exhibitors at the previous show and media personnel from across the world flew into Dubai to witness the event. The features of this year’s event are bound to attract a lot of people as there will be a Future’s Day showcasing colleges and academic institutions where you can pursue a career in aviation. Prominent aviation institutes will come in on the last day of the event and discuss career paths available and inspire young people to join the industry. Another spectacular feature of the 2013 show is the Green Project. A separate section …

Kuwait is one of the many upcoming nations in the Middle East that comes alive with activity at several times during the year. With an array of shows and exhibitions lined up for the eager tourist, it really comes as no surprise that visitors fall in love with this place. One event that comes out as a favourite for many is the Autumn Consumer Festival. It is an exhibition designed to showcase the latest trends in everything that a shopaholic loves and ensures that the fair is jam packed from the day it starts to the day it is wrapped up. The Middle Eastern reputation of being a ‘Shopaholic’s Paradise’ is reinstated at this vibrant festival in Kuwait. Here you can find a range of …

As December draws near, the spirit of Christmas seeps into people’s hearts with shopping malls decorated in Christmas colours: red and green, the sidewalks slippery with frozen snow and a general feeling of excitement in the air. Traditional Christmas celebrations will involve decorating a Christmas tree, leaving out cookies and milk for Santa, hanging of stockings on the chimneys and of course, cradling cups of hot chocolate in an attempt to insulate oneself from the cold. While this form of Christmas has its own intrinsic charm, opt for a different experience this December and make your way down to Bali, Indonesia to celebrate your own tropical Christmas. Although the main demography of Indonesia is composed of non-Christians, Indonesia celebrates Christmas as a holiday with pomp …