A Lodging Econometrics reports shows the number of planned hotel projects in the Middle East has decreased because of the global financial crisis. Lodging Econometrics is a US based hotel property research company. There were 124 hotel projects being developed in Dubai for a total of 48,855 rooms and accounting for 34% of all hotel projects in the region.
The number of hotel projects in the Middle East dropped 14% to 477 from a high during the second quarter of 2008. The number of rooms fell 13% to 142,702 rooms. During the first quarter of the year 32 hotel projects accounting for 8,178 rooms were postponed or cancelled, and nine of these were in Dubai. Six of the projects were already under construction.
Address: southwest from El Centro, in the Curacao district Begun in 1944, El Pinar Zoo was the first public zoo in Venezuela. Although relatively small, only on a 7 acre plot of land, the zoo has succeeded in drawing a large number of curious kids and adults to its enchanting collection of nature’s visual treats. The zoo contains many local species of animals – some dangerous ones are caged...
In South Delhi you may be amazed by the grandeur of the houses, for it is where the rich and famous reside. For instance, areas known for their poshness are the Greater Kailash, Sainik Farms, Vasant Vihar, and West End. However, unlike North Delhi, South Delhi offers some great markets and shops. This neighborhood is deifinitely worth a visit....
This is administered by the University of Sao Paulo and offers insights on science, geography, geology, history and more. The center is mostly geared towards the inquisitive minds of children. Address: Rua Guaicurus, 1394, Lapa. Tel: 3673-7022. ...
This mountain is located opposite Jabl-e-Noor. Twice as high, 5413 feet high, Jabl-e-Saur had a cave at the top where the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his companion Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) hid from their Quraish pursuants. This is the cave in which the spider spun his web over the entrance and the pigeon laid eggs to save the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from the pagans. Located at a 10 minute drive from the...