Corniche Road (Abu Dhabi) — Cities like Nice, France and Havana, Cuba have their seaside boulevards. Abu Dhabi has something similar called Corniche Road – which spreads across an impressive eight kilometres of manicured waterfront that includes children’s play areas, separate cycle and pedestrian pathways, cafés and restaurants, and the Corniche Beach – a lifeguarded […]
Goa (city) – the Portuguese made this town one of its trading outposts in India for nearly 500 years (before pulling out in 1961 as a result of an invasion of Indian troops into that enclave). The Portuguese influence in Goa is still the Christian faith and the architecture they left behind (since the Portuguese […]
Garden of Five Senses (Said-ul-Ajaib, M.B. Road, South of Saket, New Delhi, Delhi) — Twenty acres of sprawling lush garden area, the Garden of Five Senses is situated close to Mehrauli heritage zone. The park is a great place to relax and unwind. The park plays host to a variety of activities that invite public […]
Gandhi Smriti (5 Tees January Marg, New Delhi, Delhi) – this residence was the exact location when famed Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948. He resided there for 144 days leading to his death. With his bedroom kept intact from that time in, visitors will find a variety of Gandhi’s […]
Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Ground (Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Delhi) – this is a cricket arena which is named after the emperor Ferozshah Tughlaq. At the Kotla you can expect a brand new international cricketing venue, with longer boundaries and expectedly, more seating. A new tiered colored seating system rising up to 20 meters above […]
Delhi Heritage Walks (tour) — Delhi Heritage Walks curates and has pre-curated walks for travelers or locals in the mood for a re-introduction. They take you through the standard, popular neighborhoods, and also give you the option of picking a neighborhood you’re interested in seeing {and isn’t listed}, as well as picking the day, date […]
BurJuman Centre (Trade Centre Road, Dubai) — BurJuman has more than 300 prestigious stores including designer fashions such as Donna Karan, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Cartier, Rodeo Drive, Stuart Weitzman Polo Ralph Lauren, Escada, Christian Lacroix, Louis Vuitton, Aigner, MaxMara, as well as popular ready-to-wear apparel from NEXT & Guess. You can also choose from a […]
Atlantis Beach Dubai – a.k.a. Nasimi Beach (Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis Hotel, Dubai) – this mega hotel occasionally makes an effort to book mega dance music events within its grounds (in this case, at a place called Nasimi Beach), often with interesting results. House music acts such as Avicii, ATB and David Guetta have performed there. […]
Al Badia Golf Club (Dubai Festival City, Dubai) – formerly known as the “Four Seasons Golf Club” and located five minutes from Dubai International Airport, this golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones II for its 7,303 yard, par 72 courses and numerous water features. The Golf Club offers delectable dining options, a luxurious […]
Abshar Sweet Shop (Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai) – with Iran located on the other side of the Persian Gulf, this restaurant, first launched in 2000, is best-known for its Iranian sweets such as Baklava, Zulbia and others that are readily found here.