Dubailand will be twice the size of Walt Disney World Resort
21 July 2012 | Author/Destination: Gulf States / Golfstaaten | Rubric: General, Dubai Reading Time: 7 minutes Dubailand is an entertainment complex being built in Dubai, which is owned by Tatweer (which belongs to Dubai Holding). When announced in 2003 it was one of the most ambitious leisure developments ever proposed anywhere in the world costing 64.3 billion, but development has been severely impacted by global recession and Dubai’s financial crisis. The development was put on hold in 2008 and in mid 2013 resumed. read more…Theme Week Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
18 July 2012 | Author/Destination: Gulf States / Golfstaaten | Rubric: General, Hotels Reading Time: 4 minutes Yas Marina Island is an artificial island in Abu Dhabi near natural Sir Bani Yas island. The island is the site of a US$36 billion development project by Aldar Properties. It occupies a total land area of 2,500 hectares, of which 1,700 hectares will be claimed for development. The island holds the Yas Island Circuit, which hosts the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009. read more…Theme Week Abu Dhabi – The Emirates Palace Hotel
22 February 2012 | Author/Destination: Gulf States / Golfstaaten | Rubric: General, Hotels Reading Time: 6 minutes The building was designed by renowned architect, John Elliott RIBA, who was Senior Vice President at Wimberly, Allison, Tong and Goo, an international firm specialising in Luxury Hotels. It opened in November 2005 but certain restaurants and spas did not open until 2006. The hotel was built by and is owned by the Abu Dhabi government, and is currently managed by the Kempinski Group. read more…Overview Theme Weeks
27 December 2011 | Author/Destination: Around the World / Rund um die Welt | Rubric: General, Bon voyage, Theme Weeks Reading Time: 20 minutes(Latest addition: March 2024) In irregular intervals we publish Theme Weeks about cities, regions, and countries. Here you can find the complete list. read more…
Country overview
9 November 2011 | Author/Destination: Around the World / Rund um die Welt | Rubric: General Reading Time: 5 minutesIn addition to the regular search function, a country overview is available here. Click on the country name to see all currently available blog entries. read more…
Theme Week Dubai – Welcome to Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world
5 June 2011 | Author/Destination: Gulf States / Golfstaaten | Rubric: General, Dubai, House of the Month Reading Time: 11 minutes Burj Khalifa’s Grand VisionWorld’s tallest building. A living wonder. Stunning work of art. Incomparable feat of engineering. Burj Khalifa is all that. In concept and execution, Burj Khalifa has no peer. More than just the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa is an unprecedented example of international cooperation, symbolic beacon of progress, and an emblem of the new, dynamic and prosperous Middle East. It is also tangible proof of Dubai’s growing role in a changing world. In fewer than 30 years, this city has transformed itself from a regional centre to a global one. This success was not based on oil reserves, but on reserves of human talent, ingenuity and initiative. Burj Khalifa embodies that vision. read more…