Dubai’s first low cost carrier flydubai will begin their first flights to India with the launch of flight services to the northern city of Lucknow on 13 July 2009. On 14 July flydubai will begin flights in the south of the country in Coimbatore, and on 23 July flight service to the north western city of Chandigarh begin.
Flydubai CEO said there is a large population of Indian expatriates living in the UAE and even more are interested to India for business or pleasure. Ghaith Al Ghaith, said “India is a very important market and we look forward to a long and successful future serving the needs of customers wishing to travel between the two countries.”
This masjid is a 25 minute drive away from the Haram. Masjid-e- Janarah also serves as a meeqat from where the intention for Umrah can be made. Attractions include a well (which has been walled shut) which, according to traditions, maintains that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) used his saliva to turn the brackish water sweet. Another attraction is a nearby graveyard of the companions of the Prophet Mu...
This is a wonderful museum which displays and exhibits Greek dress across the centuries and across various Greek regions, in addition to frescoes, rugs, blankets, embroidered linen, puppets and pottery. Frescoes and murals made by the artist Hatzimichail are also showcased here. These are especially interesting since Greek gods and goddesses and other famous Greek personalities are painted onto th...
The River Thames (pronounced ‘temz’) is the longest river in England, and the second longest in the UK. The river flows alongside the cities and towns of Oxford, Reading, Henley-on-Thames and Windsor. Boat-rides on the Thames are fun, and take place over a variety of routes. Popular places to start your journey are: Westminster Pier, Tower Bridge Pier, London Eye Pier and Greenwi...
Robert E Lee lived in this beautiful home set high on the hills overlooking the Potomac river. His home and part of his 1110 acre property were confiscated when his wife fled after he left to command the confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the American Civil War. After the war, the family sued the federal government for reimbursement and received it. A fine blending of the styles of the Greek...