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December 19, 2018 by Arlene

WHY DUBAI IS KNOWN AS THE CITY OF THE FUTURE

Dubai is a popular destination in the Middle East that is rapidly making a name for itself on a global scale. The city is quickly becoming known as the City of the Future, but you may not know why.

Keep reading to learn why Dubai has received the title of the “City of the Future.”

1: IT IS AN EVER-GROWING CITY

The city is always changing thanks to the expansion of the skyline due to new real estate projects in Dubai. More and more people are visiting the city and even making it their new home, sparking the need for this expansion. Projects like Madinat Jumeirah Living

& Port de La Mer, continue to attract real estate investors from all around the world.

Be it Madinat Jumeirah Living or Port de La Mer, top real estate brokers in Dubai can help anyone snuggle in to any of these properties. The new real estate projects in Dubai are always so beautiful and are ready to make way for even more people in the future!

2: IT IS A BUSINESS CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Business makes the world go ‘round and it is no different in the bustling city of Dubai. The city is being known as the City of the Future thanks to its ability to unite business ventures in both the Eastern and the Western region of the world.

The city has become a popular destination for business events and even has several business-related events scheduled throughout the year that are free and affordable to everyone. Many believe that Dubai will soon be the place where world leaders will come together to discuss global economy, transportation, food, healthcare, construction, and much more.

3: IT USES AMAZING TECHNOLOGY

Because of the surge of visitors that come each and every year, the Dubai airport, according to the BBC, has increased technology to help cope with the ever-growing tourist surge. For example, the airport has its own control station where they can view each and every person in the airport thanks to infrared technology. They can see this and predict if there will be any surges.

The city also plans to build a “hyper loop,” a sort of subway that will link from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, which will help ease traffic congestion throughout the city.

These are just three of the endless reasons Dubai has quickly become the City of the Future. Everyone everywhere is excited to continue to watch this city grow and expand into a futuristic location built for commerce, by technology, and for everyone!

Filed Under: Middle East, Travel, United Arab Emirates Tagged With: destinations, Dubai, Middle East, travel, UAE

May 27, 2013 by Arlene

Fine Dining Under the Sea

Fine dining has gone up a notch with the construction of these amazing underwater restaurants, which are a hit among many tourists who want to experience dining in the middle of a coral garden as they are being watched by curious fish. Should you find yourself in Israel, Maldives or Dubai, be sure to try these underwater restaurants for that out of the ordinary gastronomic experience.

Red Sea Star

This is a sassy restaurant situated 5 metres under the Red Sea in Israel, with its wonderfully designed and decorated dining halls. The curvy windows of plexiglass both at the walls and ceilings of provide diners with a view of the beautiful reef system and some marine animals swimming to and fro. The bright sunlight that passes through to the waters are complimented by the soft light that emanates from the unique, jellyfish like lighting fixtures – one of the items in the restaurant’s interiors that keeps true to its theme. Looking around, one would notice that the restaurant is actually shaped liked a starfish, which is why it is also referred to as “The Star” and can accommodate up to a little over a hundred famished guests and visitors. Despite being an underwater restaurant, the menu is not limited to fish only as they also serve local and international cuisines of meat and others.

Ithaa Underwater Restaurant

Located 16 feet under the Indian Ocean, this underwater restaurant is one that allows visitors to enjoy a 180 degree view of the cool blue waters and the surrounding coral reef garden and aquatic animals. The restaurant is shaped into a semi-circle with clear glass from the floor to the ceilings, offering diners an unobstructed view of all the beautiful marine surroundings. The restaurant opened in 2005 as part of the Hilton Maldives Resort and Spa. Despite the very stunning views, though, the restaurant is pretty small and is able to hold up to 14 guests only. Nonetheless, it is a great dining experience and serves cuisines influenced by both Asian and Western cultures. Ithaa operates from 11 am to 12 am, and serves lunch and dinner only, although breakfasts (and other occasions) can be arranged by contacting the concerned personnel and making reservations. It should be noted though that children are only allowed in the restaurant during lunch hours and not at dinner time.

Al Mahara

While Ithaa means the “Mother of Pearls”, the Al Mahara in Dubai means “The Oyster” and is considered to be the “azure jewel” of Burj Al Arab. First of all though, this restaurant is not situated underwater, but despite this, guests and diners will feel as though they are because of the grand and gargantuan aquarium in the middle of the restaurant. The aquarium that has its own coral reef system and is filled with various marine creatures starts from the restaurant’s floor and reaches up to the ceiling – which makes it another wonderful addition to the amenities of Dubai’s (and the world’s) only 7 star resort hotel.

Most of these restaurants of course can be a bit pricey, but for the lavish interiors, great food and the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, every penny is surely worth it.

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Photo by family-ralph on Flickr

Filed Under: Israel, Middle East, United Arab Emirates Tagged With: Dubai, Israel, Maldives, Middle East, UAE

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