The and Dive Middle East Exhibition show starts on March 10th at Westin Dubai, and will run alongside the Gulf Boating Conference. Donald Starkey, one of the world’s leading yacht designers, expects the boat show to inject life into the boating industry.
Starkey, who is the founder of internationally renowned Donald Starkey Design, said “Whilst we are experiencing the most difficult times ever in the leisure marine industry, new technologies and a focus on more environmentally-preferred engineering could be a catalyst to help move the market forward.” Mr. Starkey will use his keynote address at the sixth Boating Conference to tell delegates about green marine technological developments and projects to be unveiled at the show.
The Conciergerie Palace on the Ile de la Cite was built in the 13th century and served as the royal palace until 1358. It continued to be used for administrative purposes and as home of the General Assembly, but in 1391 part of it was converted into a prison. The Conciergerie became notorious as a destination for France’s political prisoners, though common criminals were also held there. Du...
Literature comes to life at the Bakkehus Museum in Copenhagen! Ancient poetry dating back to the Danish Golden Age (1780-1830) is not only preserved here but is also promoted by poets such as Christian Winther, Adam Oehlenschläger and Hans Christian Andersen. For a literary experience, the Bakkehus is ideal. Address: 23, Rahbeks Allé Telephone: 33 31 43 62 Timings: Tue-Sun and holidays ...
This is the historic post office was built in the 19th century European style and features an enormous portrait of the former president Ho Chi Minh. The crowds inside consist of mostly visitors rather than actual customers. Location: 2 Cong Xa Paris, District 1 Tel: (08) 824 4244. ...
One of the major recreational hotspots in Karachi, and a favorite hangout for couples. It contains a large "Safari" area, which contains animals like reindeer, camels, ostriches, llamas, and various species of mountain goats, that can be viewed from a distance in their artificially-made natural environments.It also contains large open spaces for walks, and children's attractions and swin...