Corniche – this is a 7-kilometer-long waterfront promenade that faces Doha Bay. Running parallel to the Corniche is Corniche Street, a main thoroughfare which connects Doha’s emerging West Bay business district with the south of the city and Doha International Airport. This promenade is popular among walkers, bikers and joggers. In recent years, a number […]
Bubbles on Two (Radisson Blu Hotel, Rawdat Al Khail, Doha) – this Champagne and cocktail bar has almost got it right. The glass wall, wacky oversized armchairs and lounge curving bar are smart, but then there is also the usual collection of sofas which look like a job lot from Homes R Us. The cocktails […]
Buses – The public transportation company known as Mowasalat started its public bus service for the first time in QATAR in October 2005 with new high standard vehicles. Mowasalat network has an outreach to cover all areas within the state of QATAR. Mowasalat public bus service is affordable in a wide range. These buses are […]
Barzan Towers (Umm Salal Mohammed, 15 km. north of Doha) — built in 1910 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al-Thani, these towers are located at the southern side of the defensive system established in the late 19th/early 20th century to protect the “raudah,” the valley where precious rainwater collects from adjacent higher ground. They link […]
The small Persian Gulf state now known as Qatar was known as a maritime trading post for centuries, with commerce taking place between nearby Arabian territories and South Asian countries like India. Qatar’s profile was first raised in the modern global economy when then-European colonizer Great Britain discovered petroleum and other hydrocarbons within that country […]
Boracay (beach) – found on the northwestern tip of Panay in Aklan (a province on the Visayas island known for its colorful Ati-Atihan festival), Boracay is a popular beach destination (requiring a flight or boat ride from Manila to get there). Boracay’s thousand-hectares boast of all the elements of a tropical heaven – crystal blue […]
Glorietta (Ayala Center, Makati, Manila) – this upscale mall (which has over 500 retailers and restaurants) is divided into five sections and also has cinemas, a gym, arcades, and a large activity center (used for special events, like concerts and promotions). The retail stores and restaurants in Glorietta are diverse enough so people from all […]
Café Havana (G/F Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila) – this Cuban-themed bar & restaurant, located within Greenbelt Mall, is a great venue to become immersed in live Latin music, as well as ordering (pricey) drinks such as mojitos and margaritas. That, as well as Cuban food. DJ sessions there play more of a […]
22 Jupiter (22 Jupiter Street, Makati City, Manila) – this bistro (manned by chef Marco Legasto of Prime 101) serves a variety of dishes that have Thai, Korean, and Spanish influences. The “must try” items here include Scallops with Foie Gras Mushrooms, Nachos with Chorizo Cheese, Steam with Foie Gras Mushroom, and Bagnet with Thai […]