For all you bookworms out there, there’s no better event to mark down on your diary than the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2014. Tipped as one of the grandest festivals in the region, this spectacle can be accessed by choosing the comfort of an Abu Dhabi city hotel such as Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi. Ranked amongst some of the finest Abu Dhabi hotels in the area, this property could be considered when one is planning to holiday in this part of the world. Held with an objective to promote reading in Abu Dhabi, this book festival has been rated as the fastest growing event of its kind in the Middle East and Africa linking the Arab world with the global publishing community. Many literary works covering a range …

Organising team building activities is one of the ways in which a business organisation can help aid the growth of its employees. Well known as great learning curves and fun-filled activities, those seeking event planners in Sri Lanka could turn to Nkar Mice. Offering the most sought after of event management Sri Lanka experiences; the team will offer you advice on how to make your event so much better and enjoyable. From team building exercises, day outings to full day seminars, such are the options made available to corporate. The setting for your programme is one of the important factors that must be given due consideration. Making sure that your employees are comfortable with all the facilities is vital so that you get the best out of everyone who …

Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly one of the most marvelous emirates of UAE that has something for everyone from fantastic shopping to excellent entertainment. At present, Abu Dhabi is not only a great city but also the center where west meets east. Abu Dhabi is the ideal destination for holidays as it offers daring adventures as well as laid back, relaxing activities. If you are a water sport lover, you would not want to miss the amazing UAE Jet Ski race that happens in Abu Dhabi annually. It is a competition organized by the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club which was established in the year 1993, in order to put a solid foundation to power boat racing in Abu Dhabi. This amazing Jet Ski event …

Set to take place on the 9th of January 2014, Dubai World Cup Carnival is a vibrant celebration offering 11 race meetings which will lead up to its concluding event, Dubai World Cup. Find an ideally located Palm Jumeirah hotel such as Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa for your needs of accommodation in Dubai. Marking the eleventh edition of the event, the carnival has a concept which was created with the intention of increasing the success and growth of the sport in Dubai and the UAE. Having served as a major platform for progressive horses to break into Dubai World Cup races, this pioneering festival has long been drawing major stars in the world of racing. Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes …

The demand for luxury goods has simply exploded in Abu Dhabi and the region, and the 2014 Luxury Gift Show aims to bring together some of the prime picks of luxurious brands from all major cities such as London, Milan, Paris, and New York. Whilst you are here, ensure you pick one of the five star Abu Dhabi hotels to host your stay, and the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is famed as an excellent choice of the luxury hotels Abu Dhabi features for its visitors. If you happen to find yourself in the city during the middle of March 2014, the splendid 2014 Luxury Gift Show, unfolding during the 13th-17th at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is a must-visit event, …

Each culture has its share of festivals to celebrate religious events, changing of seasons and happenings of local historical importance. These festivals not only reflect the cultural and religious diversity of a country it also provides an outlet for cultural expression. As such the Caribbean region has its own share of colourful religious and secular festivals. In the Bahamas, Nassau and New Providence Island, Junkanoo is celebrated in two stages, the day after Christmas and on New Years’ Day. Nearly a thousand participants in flamboyant costumes dance through the streets to Goombay music. Prizes are awarded for the best costumes. The origin of the event can be traced to West Africa. Kadooment Day with 18th century roots, linked to its sugar cane industry is a …