Thursday, May 31, 2012

Space Tourism



Almost every people in this world have a great desire to plan for a tour. Some people like to go long and some use to like a short trip. Even there are some of them, in the globe, desires to make a trip around the space. Just imagine, whether it is possible for any one to roam around the space, which have no air for breathing. It is possible now but it can be enjoyed only by the rich people because travel to space cost high. 

Numerous companies have now got the acknowledgement to unveil the space tourism in future. But, at present Russian Space Agency has affording this fabulous opportunity to travel in space within the limited area and date. Those who travel around the space won’t forget the moments that happened in their travel. 

The International Space Station unveiled the space tourism, in the year 2010 and they used to sell the seats to partake in the space travel. In future, it is expected that the number of single-use three-person Soyuz launches could rise to five a year. 

At present, the space trip allows two space tourist and a pilot to spend ten to twenty days in the car-size Soyuz space module. The hi-fi training and mission preparation are given to the travelers for nearly eight months.   


Keywords: NASA news, space tour, moon, training 

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Tallest Water Falls in the World

Ramnefjells Walls :-
This falls located in the place of Sogn og Fjordane in the country Norway. The water falls from the height of nearly 2000 feet. Beyond this main waterfall there are lots and lots of small cascades flowing energetically. There is no hydroelectric process are undergo in this cascade.  



Kukenam Falls:-
This falls also referred as Cuquenan fakks has named under the list of tallest cascades in the earth. This falls is located in the region of Guyana-Venezuelan border. The water energetically falls from the attitude of 2000 feet. This waterfall is in the mountains region that seems to be the special endowment of nature by God.  




Lang Falls (Langfoss):-
This fabulous waterfalls in situated in the constituency of Norway, Langfoss. The cascade falls from the pinnacle of about 2008 feet. This cascade is located near the path of European road and so people who are passing this cascade just stop their trip to observe the nature. It has been named under the list of tallest waterfalls in the earth.



Alfred Creek Falls:-
It is the longest waterfalls in North America. The beauty of the water that flows evenly amidst of mountains can not be expressed in words.  It vastly runs from Alfred Glacier and cascades down a solid bedrock wall for 700 meters before slamming onto a large alluvial fan and it located in the glare Coast in Canada. The water flows form the height of 2,300 feet. 



Kjerag Waterfalls:-
Kjerag is the tallest mountain that located in Rogaland province. The water flows between the two immense rocks. It is well equipped for climbing the mountains and diving. The height of this cascade is about 2,400 feet. 



Keywords: best tourist spots, tallest waterfalls, top waterfalls in the world.

Asakusa temple



The divine temple Asakusa has been situated in Tokyo of Japan that symbolize great Buddha temple, which committed to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are lots and lots of temple in this place out of these Asakusa shrine is famous all around the world.  

The Asakusa temple comprises the gorgeous architecture, core place for devotion, extend Japanese gardens, and prehistoric markets symbolizes the ancient and culture of Japanese.     

The temple has constructed, in the year of 645 AD, at the old fishing coastal hamlet that wholly dedicated to the goddess of mercy namely Kanon. And this shrine is composed at the banks of the river Sumida. 

At the stone carved they have constructed the statues for the Wind god Fujin and the Thunder God Raijin proximity to the entrance of the shrine Kaminarimon Gate. Proceeding to this there is a Hozomon gate where the shopping complex of Nakamise found for purchasing that composed by the local vendors trading folk crafts and Japanese snacks. The home of astonishing Asakusa temple is Kannodo Hall.  

Keywords: Japan tourist spots, Buddha temple, Tokyo, temple tourist

Sabarimalai



Sabarimalai is the holy place for the Hindu. This divine is located in Western Ghats ranges held in Pathanamthitta district in the state Kerala. Every year not less than fifty million devotees are visiting this place to get the dharsan of Lord Aiyyappa. This is the place where God Aiyyappa sat for meditation after killing Mahsi. 

Ayyappan temple is situated in between eighteen hills. This temple placed at the top of the hill of about 468 m above the ocean level. The temple is surrounded by mountains and dense forests. Beyond this main temple there are some other temples in this region are Nilackal, Kalaketi, and Karimala, remnants of old temples survive to this day on remaining hills.
There are some rules are straightly followed that women between the age ten to fifty are not allowed inside the temple. But men of all ages are allowed to can able have a dharsan of Lord Aiyyappa. The temple is opened in the time of November to December and Makara Sankranthi in January, Vishu in April and first 6 days of every Malayalam month.  

Devotees of Lord Aiyyappa used to follow the penance for forty one days and they finish the penance at Aiyyappan temple. Most of the devotees are following the path from Erumely, Aludha River, Karivilam thodu, Cheriyanavattom, Valliyanavattom and finally reach Pamba River. After that they have to get into Ganesh bettam in neeleemala. After that all the devotees needs to walk for nine kilometers from Neelimala to reach Sabarimala.


Nowadays, all the facilities are afforded to the visitors by opening shops and medical facilities. This shrine is under the control of Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB). The income of Sabarimala is not less than sixty crores. The prasatham afforded to the devotees are Aravana prasatham and Appam. 




Keywords: sabarimala, holy place, Kerala state, Aiyyappa

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia
Borobudur is a Buddhist temple located in the Magelang City, Central Java Province, and about 40 km from the Yogyakarta city. Borobudur temple consists of 6 levels of a square, 3 level in the form of circular and 1 main stupa, the total is 10 stupa. At each level there are several stupas. At the Borobudur stupa in addition there are 72 main stupa and there is a statue of Buddha in every stupa. Ten levels of Buddhist philosophy is, the ten levels of Bodhisattva who must pass to reach the perfection to be a Buddha in nirvana. The main stupa symbolizes the perfection which is the highest level. when viewed from above, Borobudur structure forming a mandala structure that describes the patterns of human thought and Buddhist cosmology. Borobudur Temple was built in the 9th century, or about the year 800 AD.

There is a gate on the fourth side of the temple and on it there are stairs to a level like a pyramid. It describes the Buddhist philosophy that all life came from rocks. Stone became sand, then a plant and then into an insect, then a wild animal and pets, and the last to be human. This process is known as reincarnation. The final process is to be the soul and finally into nirvana. Buddhist philosophy drawn on the reliefs and sculptures tell the whole temple of Borobudur in every stage of enlightenment in the process of human life.

Borobudur Temple is a huge building which was just a giant pile of stone blocks which have a 42 meter high. Making this temple without using cement or adhesive. These stones are only connected with the pattern and just stacked it. The base of Borobudur has a size of about 118 m on each side. approximately 55,000 cubic meters of stones used to build this temple fatherly. All the stone used came from a river around Borobudur. These stones are cut and transported then connected with a pattern like the lego games.

While the relief began to be made after the completion of rocks stacked and connected. Reliefs found on the temple walls. Borobudur has 2670 different relief. Relief is read clockwise. This relief depicts a story that I read it starts and ends at the gate to the east. This suggests that the main gate of the Borobudur temple facing east like most other Buddhist temples.

Vesak celebration at Borobudur

Every June in a leap year, Borobudur temple used Buddhist in Indonesia to commemorate Vesak. Vesak is celebrated as the day of birth, death and when Siddharta Gautama obtained the highest wisdom to become the Buddha Shakyamuni. The third event is called Vesak Trisuci. by foot, Vesak ceremony centered at three Buddhist temples are of Mendut Temple to Pawon  Templeand ending at Borobudur Temple.

On the eve of Vesak, precisely when the seconds from the top of the full moon, Buddhists gather to surround the temple of Borobudur. At the time, people believed that Borobudur as a gathering place of supernatural powers. According to belief, the Buddha will appear in a look at the top of the mountain exactly in the south during Vesak.

Now Borobudur has become a tourist attraction that is preferred by many tourists both local and foreign tourists. In addition, the Borobudur Temple has been a holy place and the center of the most important annual celebration for Buddhists in Indonesia, Vesak. Borobudur is one proof of the greatness and the human intellect has ever made in Indonesia. In addition to Bali and Jakarta, Borobudur is a major cultural tourism and in Indonesia.

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Borobudur Temple or Candi Borobudur Indonesia

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Thekkady



Thekkady is located in the district of Kerala in Idukki of the Periyar national Park. This place comes under the list of the best tourist spots in the eminent district of Kerala in India. This place sited at the entrance of the Kerala and Tamil Nadu that named as Kumily, which situated 160 miles from Trivandrum. 

The renowned is illustrious for its thick evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna grass lands. It seems to be the safe place for the herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed Macaques and Nilgiri Langurs. Some of the tourist spots in this place are mentioned below.

Periyar National Park:
This park covered the region of about seven fifty kilometers that includes a deep evergreen forests. This place has been highlighted for tigers reserve in the year 1978. This located near the Mullaiperiyar Dam, which build across the Periyar River. 

Murikkady:
This place is famous for coffee plantations and spice cultivation that located nearly about five kilometers fro Thekkady.

Boating in Thekkady:
It is the best and foremost activity in Thekkady Lake. One can travel through boats that are available at competitive price. While roaming around the boat one can able to see the animals, which are bathing, resting and drinking water in this lake. The boats are operated by the KTDC along with the Forest Departments. Per day, there are five trips that comprise two hours to roam around the lake with all safety measures. 

Keywords: Kerala state, best tourist spot, boating, best activity

Rameshwaram Temple



This temple is as old as Ramayanam. This fabulous shrine is located in the area of Rameshwarm, which placed at Ramanathapuram district. This shrine is naturally held at Pamban Paalam that located nearly about fifty kilometers from Sri Lanka. The Pamban atoll is connected to the landscape of India by the Pamban Bridge. Former Indian President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has born in this holy place and fishing hamlet namely Dhanuskodi.


The foremost pilgrimage of Hindu is Kasi. At the same time, Ramaeshwaram temple is recognized as the South Kasi. Those who are going for pilgrimage to Kasi, in North India, will finish their holy trip in Ramashwaram. The bridge has constructed between, by Lord Rama, Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka is called as “Ram Setu Paalam.”    

This holy atoll is held in Gulf of Mannar in the corner of Indian Peninsula. It believes an event that this bridge has constructed by the Lord Rama. Lord Rama has constructed this bridge to cross the ocean and to reach the destination Lanka to rescues his wife Sita Devi from the Lankan King Ravana. This holy temple also identified as the South Varnasi. 



There are 22 wells proximity to this holy shrine. The water that comes from this wells are so sweet and it seems to be the special features of this wells. As per the puranam of Ramayanam, the Shiva lingam at this place is installed by Lord Rama with Matha Sita, Brother Lakshmana.

Keywords: holy shrine, best tourist place, Rama, Sita, bridge  

Mahabalipuram



Mahabalipuram is exactly located proximity to the shoreline of Bay of Bengal. It is situated inside the district of Tamil Nadu. This place is used as the best and eminent as the sea port in the period of seventh and tenth centuries in the Pallava dynasty. 

This place considered as the second capital of Pallavas. It was initially named behind the rude, cruel, and arrogant emperor Mahabali who was killed in the time of a fierce battle by Lord Vishnu at that location. It was named near the people more out of thankfulness for the heartless king was killed there than out of admiration upon his death for his leadership.

In the period of Pallavas, the initial procedure for the art and architecture were established. Mahabalipuram is the place where the king tried and then exhibited their new artistic and architectural creations. As an effect, the region is overflowing with rock cut caves and numerous temples.  

Of course, this region is frequently referred to as an open museum. Some of the shrines are even carved out of one mammoth rock somewhat than basically structured out of rock. Ever since the prosperity of the Pallavas was not at all flaunted and therefore the temples are well preserved.

The structural design is not the only famous for tourists in this city. The region is also nestled in an especially remarkable setting. Good-looking white sandy shorelines are plenteous and the casuarinas trees seen abundance there. Mahabalipuram is also called for affording a fantastic shopping understanding. 

Keywords: Chennai, Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu district, architectural design

Kappal Matha Church



The small church but the world famed church is located in Tirunelveli District. This shrine has been dedicated to the Mother St. Mary. Once before a time, this church was under the performance of pastors of Goa mission. After some periods later that exactly in the year 1903, the church has transformed into school. 

Some important festivals are celebrated in grant manner and deep prayers conducted by the devotees of Mary Matha. There is a process of a young ladies, proximity to this costal hamlet, have the habit of sleeping inside this shrine during the night time. There happened a miracle on one day that there is a big aura appeared around the statue of the Goddesses Selvamatha where nobody handles the candles for an hour.

This miracle has been observed and sawn by many devotees in that shrine. From that time onwards this church become world famous and the number devotees visiting to this church is goes on increasing. This miracle happened in the day of 18th September and the festivals conducted here on every year on this day. 

Therefore, the people in this area have a great desire to construct the temple and keep this Mary Matha statue to worship. They started to construct the new church in 1970 and completed in 1974. The design of the church is based on structure of the ship that generally referred as Kappal Matha Church.

Keywords: church in Tirunelveli district, divine place, Mary Matha church, selvamatha church

Mount Bromo and Amazing Scenery

Mount Bromo
Mount Bromo located in Indonesia and precisely in East Java. Natural attractions are located in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in the eastern city of Malang, East Java. The crowd was not the only local tourists, many visitors who come from abroad. With a typical scene of Mount Bromo make feasible a tourist destination. This place is always crowded into a tourist destination because of this mountain has a very attractive natural exoticism, one of which is a vast sea of sand. Bromo has a height of 2392 meters above sea level is located in four regions, namely Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and the District of Malang. This sea of ​​sand in the mountains about 10 m2, this makes the scenery is so amazing, so many local and foreign tourists who traveled purposely to enjoy this natural beauty. History of Mount Bromo is so long, it may be related in a simple graffiti. But in short, a name derived from the Bromo sansakerta meaning Brahma (one of the Hindu god), because the majority of Indonesia at that time was Hindu. Mount Bromo has erupted dozens of times. What are the privileges of Mount Bromo?


Finished watching the sunrise, you can go back down the mountain and towards Mount Bromo Pananjakan. Sunlight can make you see the scenery around. Turns out you pass through the sea of ​​sand which covers 10 km ². Arid regions are filled with sand and covered only a few dried grasses. A gust of wind, making the sand fly and you can make it difficult to breathe.

To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can not use the vehicle. Instead, you should hire a horse at a price of Rp 70,000, - or if you feel strong, you can choose to walk. However, it should be noted that walking is not easy, because the hot sun, long distance, the flying dust can make the trip harder. Cool, so you'll feel when you first get out of the car. Here the temperature reaches 10 degrees to 0 degrees Celsius even when in the morning. So, you should prepare for cool clothes, beanie hats, gloves, socks, scarves to cope. But, if you forget about the equipment, there are many vendors offering wares in the form of hats, gloves, or scarves.

Now, you have to climb stairs that number reached 250 stairs to see the crater of Mount Bromo. Arriving at Bromo is the high peak 2392 m above sea level, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo who smoke. You can also cast your gaze downward, and saw the sea of ​​sand to the temple in its midst. It's really incredibly rare and unusual that we enjoy.

Up above, there are plenty of shops serving coffee or tea and a fire to warm themselves while waiting for the sun tebitnya. There are also shops that rent out warm clothing. Watching the sunrise is an exciting event. The proof, the visitors are willing to wait since 5 am facing east so as not to lose this moment. You were not always able to see this event, because of cloudy sky, the appearance of the sun is not seen clearly. However, when the sky is clear, you can see the roundness of the sun which first matches only small pins, slowly enlarge and eventually form a complete circle and give information so that we can see the sights of the mountains in this region. Among other things, of Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, or Mount Semeru is the highest mountain in Java.

To view sunrise, you have to climb Mount Pananjakan which is the highest mountain in the region. Fields that must be traversed to get to Mount Pananjakan the rugged terrain. To reach the foot of Mount Pananjakan, you have to go through the desert-like area that can make you get lost. When I had to climb Mount Pananjakan, narrow streets and lots of sharp turns would require a high driving skills. To that end, many visitors choose to rent a car hardtop (a type jeep) driven by the community. The community is derived from the Tengger tribe is friendly with visitors.

Mount Bromo is perfect for sightseeing unwind and cool the mind of the problems of the world. I'm also aspire to go to Bromo in the near future, may be accomplished. For day trips to Mount Bromo, we can use the style backpacker style. Yes, we can ngeteng not have to take the bus and let the vehicle later issued budget more efficient. For the inn, many are available ranging from luxury hotels to simple contract that is ready to be a place to unwind.

Mount Bromo Indonesia

Mount Bromo Indonesia

Monday, May 28, 2012

The tallest tower in the world


Burj khalifa is the tallest manmade structure in the world. The total cost of the project was about US $1.5 billion. The decision to build Burj Khalifa is reportedly based on the government’s decision to diversify from an oil based economy to one that is service and tourism based. Burj Khalifa was opened on 4th January 2010. The design of Burj Khalifa is derived from patterning systems embodied in Islamic architecture.

Burj Khalifa is expected to hold up to 35,000 people at any time. A total of 57 elevators and 8 escalators are installed. The building has 2,909 stairs from the ground floor to the 160th floor. The Burj Khalifa’s water system supplies an average of 946,000 of water per day through 100 km of pipes. Burj Khalifa is surrounded by a 27 acre park. It is the best place to visit in Dubai.

The tower occupies many star hotels, swimming pools and apartments. Many of the apartments are yet to be sold.  The tower is added attraction for those who visit Dubai.



Keywords – Burj Khalifa, manmade structure, escalators, elevators, 27 acre park, swimming pools, star hotels, apartments, Dubai.

Poondi Matha Church



This Catholic shrine has dedicated to our Lady of Lourdes Basilica, which is Poondi Matha, held at the core of Tamil Nadu in South India. Poondi is the small hamlet that located in the Thiruvaiyaru Taluka which proximity to town Thanjavur. It symbolized as the Roman Catholic shrine that similar to the Velankani Church.

In the years 1714 to 1718, Rev. Fr. Constantine Joseph Beschi is a great Italian Jesuit Missionary named, in India, as Veeramamunivar has constructed the church. He named this divine shire as “Mary Queen of Immaculate Conception.” The matha in this shrine has been named Poondi Matha, Matha resembles the name of Mother in Tamil language.

Later in the year 1955, the Parish Priest has noticed the some of the damages that found in this church and so he comes forwarded to reconstruct the central roof of the church. After some days, on rainy day the roof of the church got crumpled but does not make any damages inside the church. After this miracles, there is highly increase in number of pilgrims to this church.  
  
Keywords: Mary Matha, veeramamunivar, Tamil Nadu, Roman Catholic Chruch, Velankani Church


Ajanta caves


Ajanta caves are symbolized as the best tourist spots and acknowledged by the UNESCO. This fabulous cave has been located in Maharashtra district of India. Totally there are thirty caves in Ajanta among which 9, 10, 19, 26 and 29 caves are chaitya and grihas and the remaining resembles the monasteries. There are some pictures that remember the compositions of Greek and Roman culture.  

In 1819 AD these caves are discovered that build around the 2nd century. Some of the excellent paintings in these caves have painted in the years of second century and remaining is painted in the years of fifth centuries. Every painting in this cave resembles the religious myths of the Buddha, and Bodhisattvas. 


The entire cave encloses the sculpture and paintings of Buddha and Jatakas. With the excellent tempera technique the paintings are drawn on the mud plaster. The caves that were measured out into the heart of the rock and so the pious Buddhist monk. And out on the assignment to spread the tenets of Buddhism might dwell and pray and the caves supporters of Lord Buddha.  


The architectural details are come along with awful command of the hammer above chisel and the paintings of the infinite charm. The paintings on the wall at Ajanta caves demonstrate the events that happened in the life of Prince Gautama Buddha. On the other hand, there is the scene of semi-mythological history, the royal court and popular life of the ancient times, as told in romances and plays.

Keywords: best tourist spot, caves, Buddha temples, best architecture 

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Tiruchendur Shrine



Tiruchendur temple is partaking of Thiruchendur Taluk, which eminent for Lord Murugan Temple along the shoreline. The tides of this place reach from Bay of Bengal. Tiruchendur temple is one of the six shrines of God Muruga named here as Senthil Andavar. It is the most popular pilgrims not only in Tamil Nadu but all around the world. 

The shrine is completely enclosed with divine feel that every one can observe to the fragrance of Lord Muruga, most of them specifies as Tamil God. The sea shore, located near the temple, describes the nature beauty. It has been recognized by the Tamil Sangam Period effort of Tirumurugatruppadai and also via 83 Tiruppugazh hymns of Arunagirinathar.

All the abodes (Aruadai Vedu) of Lord Muruga are located at the top of the hills except Tiruchendur, which situated near sea shore. This place is connected by train and bus from both Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Taking bath in this divine sea shore is the main activity of the devotees those who visit this place. 

The important festivals celebrated in this are

  • Brahmothsavam ( Febtuary to March)
  • Vasanthosavam for ten days
  • Visaka Visakam (May – June)
  • Skandha Sashti(October – November)
  • Maha Utsavams called Aavanipperunthirunaal and Maasipperunthirunaal
  • Maasi festival (January – February)

Keywords: Muruga, pilgrimage, Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, temples, holy places, sea shore, lord, divine 

Palm Islands in Dubai



The palm islands are constructed by Nakheel Properties, a property developer in the United Arab Emirates. The Island has a large number of residential, leisure and entertainment centers. The Palm Islands are located off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Persian Gulf and will add 520 kilometers of beaches to the city of Dubai.

There are over 100 luxury hotels, exclusive residential beach side villas, apartments, water theme parks, restaurants, shopping malls and sports facilities in the Island. In the year 2012, the first phase of four theme parks will open here. These theme parks will be operated by the Busch Entertainment Corporation.


Tourist come rushing here throughout the year. Shopping price is reasonable in the Island. People come here for leisure ride and for beaches. Sea food is prepared in traditional style and served here. Although it is expensive to pay a visit, it is worth to consider.

Keywords – palm islands, Nakheel Properties, United Arab Emirates, residential, Persian Gulf, Dubai, luxury hotels, villas, water theme parks, Busch Entertainment Corporation, Sea food, expensive.

Enjoy your time in ski Dubai



The world’s largest Snow Park is nowhere else but at Ski Dubai. Lying on 3000 square meters of snow, the park has a kind of attraction that will leave you breathless.


At the Snow Park you won’t meet boredom you may go crazy in the tobogganing hills, or in a twin track bobsled ride. Also, a snowball throwing gallery and a snow cavern filled with interactive experiences and amazing sights and sounds await you for an unforgettable journey. A large observation tower offers a perfect view of the Ski Dubai main slope. Parents can engage in recreation with their children while building a snowman and playing on the hills.




To complete this magical setting, regular snowfalls will surprise you and will add more excitement to this fun- filled snow experience. Plus you can now meet and play with Ski Dubai’s newest residents the Snow Penguins. So get the family together and enjoy real snow all year round in a world of winter sports and snow play. Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with 22,500 square meters of indoor ski area. It is a part of the Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest shopping malls in the world, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties, which also operates the Mall of the Emirates.

Snow Park play area comprising sled and toboggan runs, an icy body slide, climbing towers, giant snowballs and an ice cave. Ski Dubai is also home to a number of penguins who come out to play several times a day. Penguin encounters can be booked, allowing the public to interact directly with the penguins. Winter clothing, ski and snowboard equipment are included in the price of admission.




An extremely efficient insulation system helps the facility maintain a temperature of −1 °C during the day and −6 °C at night when the snow is produced.

You can enjoy a family trip to this place. 

Keyword – efficient insulation, sled, giant snowballs, Majid Al Futtaim Properties, Ski Dubai, penguins, Snow Park, snowman, gallery, unforgettable journey.


The fabulous mall in Dubai



Dubai Mall the world's largest shopping centre equivalent to ten football fields, houses every imaginable luxury stores. It also features one of the many huge aquariums found everywhere in the city and a full-size skating rink. Dubai Mall is located next door to Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower. The spectacular dancing water shows is held in night at the foot of this sensational building.

Dubai Mall is impressive and seems like a tardis.  It is not complete, but they have done a very good job of opening a good varied selection of stores throughout, making it well worth a trip.  You can easily do a broad variety of shopping from food and groceries to clothes and accessories. There is a good selection of restaurants there too, including Ruby Tuesdays.  The indoor ice arena is open and is worth visiting.


The indoor aquarium has a viewing tunnel through the middle, a large fish tank measuring about 45 meters and home to some 33000 species.  You cannot help but feel concerned that there are far too many sharks and fish in such a small area.  If you just want to see the aquarium you pay 25aed per adult or 50aed if you want to visit the Discovery Centre upstairs as well. However the first impressions of the Discovery Centre are pretty good. Some nice fish in relatively large aquariums with good educational guides around you. The Discovery Centre houses otters, penguins and seals.

There is also a cinema and two game/fun zone areas for families and children.

Pay a visit to the malls when you are in Dubai. 

 Keywords – Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, dancing water shows, indoor ice arena, indoor aquarium, Discovery Centre, otters, penguins, seals.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

The fabulous Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai



 It is a luxury hotel located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the fourth tallest hotel in the world. The hotel stands on an artificial island 280m out from Jumeirah beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to mimic the sail of a ship. It is rated as the only seven star hotels in the world. Its star rating has been often debated. The hotel is located on its own private island. The place is very quiet and perfect for a relaxing peaceful stay. You are personally escorted to your room and are taught about all the features. The bathroom is all tiles and ceramics with gold leaf trimmings. The fridge was stocked with only the finest champagne. It is expensive and worth a stay. I would encourage every person to spend a night here just for the experience. The property has many restaurants serving a wide variety of food and rare wines.  The gym was excellent and there is also a squash court available. Guests are also welcome to use the wild wadi water park at no cost. The warm hospitality is excellent. This hotel was like visiting another planet. I will recommend you to pay a visit when you are in Dubai.





Keywords – Dubai, fourth tallest hotel, artificial island, Jumeirah beach, escorted,  gold leaf trimmings, wild wadi water park, champagne, private curving bridge.