Showcasing local creativity and giving it the international exposure and regional appreciation it deserves is the prestigious Abu Dhabi Art Fair 2013. Make this event part of your cultural “to do” list when you make your stay at one of the quality Abu Dhabi hotels in the region such as the Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi as its central location affords easy access to the art fair, making it an ideal Abu Dhabi city hotel to host your cultural excursions in the city. Venture down to the Saadiyat cultural district during 20-23 November and be treated to the creative offerings of the emirate, showcased in splendour at the 2013 Abu Dhabi Art Fair. You’ll be treated to a stunning array of ingenious art installations as well an impressive host of …

Langkawi in Malaysia is known for its many festivals and events. For tourists the city is paradise to absorb authentic Malaysian culture. Throughout the year the area is adorned with an array of different occasions. Starting from the grand New Year celebrations up until the end of the year, there is some festival to look forward to, each bringing out the best of authentic Malaysia. The culture is intense and beautiful and comes with colour, dance, deep rooted religion and unique skill. One occasion that showcases the craftsmanship of Malaysians is the Langkawi Crafts festival. The Langkawi Crafts Festival takes place somewhere around the month of December. The end of the year is a holiday season throughout the world and Malaysia gets a good number …

If you’re visiting Kuwait during the month of November, make sure you check out the Kuwait International Arabic Books Exhibition, which runs from the 21st to the 30th of November, 2013 at Mishref. If you’re looking for accommodation close by, an array of fine Kuwait hotels await your pleasure. Consider the Al-Jahra Copthorne Hotel & Resort, which is an ideal Kuwait resort to host your stay, as it boasts five-star hospitality and a charming ambiance that makes it the perfect home away from home.  The Kuwait International Arabic Books Exhibition affords an ideal opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the world of the Arabian literary market. It attracts authors and publishers from across the region looking to make a splash with the next big name on the market. Professionally speaking, …

If it entertainment content that you’re after then there’s no better place to be than at The BIG Entertainment Show 2013. The Dubai International Convention & Exhibition centre will certainly come alive on the 18th and 19th of November as one will be able to see the best of industry experts on show. Choose a Dubai luxury hotel to stay at if you wish to head over. Amongst 5 star hotels Dubai has to offer, select the Grand Millennium Dubai which is found in close proximity to the convention centre. With an aim of creating more fruitful business partnerships for the betterment of the content industry, the event is scheduled to host some of the visionary local and global industry experts. New business opportunities in the areas of interactive …

Sri Lanka is a beautiful island paradise that has to be on a travellers list. Without this place, any list is deemed incomplete. The people, the culture and so much more is something all tourists look forward to. Through not hailing from a Christian culture, Sri Lanka has strong influences of the Christianity and Catholicism due to colonial rule that governed the island in the past. There is a rich heritage left behind and therefore many Sri Lankans today celebrate the globally renowned festival of Christmas. Christmas in Sri Lanka is a great time of the year owing to the wonderful tropical climate and beautiful island. Christmas and New Year celebrations happen mostly on beachside simply because Sri Lanka is an island paradise and surrounded …

Judo has fast caught up to being a popular sport in the United Arab Emirates, not only for the sports’ gentle nature as opposed to other types of martial arts but also because it lends to a balanced lifestyle that involves both self discipline and self defense. Judo – a Japanese martial arts style necessarily means ‘the gentle way’ and is a defense rather than an attack form. Having started with only just two training centres in UAE, the Emirates now boasts of 16 such centres. In fact the Judo Federation is attempting to make Judo and its related styles a part of the curriculum in schools throughout the Emirates. The Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Prix, being held for the fifth consecutive year in November …