Dubai Trivia

Across the laid-back vibes of sugarcane- laden fields, mountainous backdrops and breezy beaches, Bandana Jain explores a tropical island, which is far more than the quintessential honeymooner’s destination. It’s surely for reasons like these that some travelers don’t mind flying as much as thirty- hours to enjoy this paradise isle called Mauritius! Through my aircraft window, I could see a thin film of clouds giving way to the beauty of the greenery beneath. Voila, such a hearty welcome by Mother Nature! Our joys were multiplied when on ground zero, we were able to enjoy the surreal views through the glass façade of the airport, even as we worked our way through the immigration checks. As we entered the gates of our Hotel Riu Creole, there were coconut trees everywhere. A huge banyan tree majestically perched in the centre of the aesthetically- designed lobby and we could already feel the tropical island excitement sinking in. Our hotel room was a spacious one with the ...

Armenia, Georgia’s relatively quiet neighbor is making its presence felt through layers of intriguing history and stunning landscapes. Bandana Jain undertook a power-packed, flavorful tour into this remarkable Caucasian hotspot that mesmerizes with a compelling blend of European and Asian heritage. Armenia is a country small in size, yet big in character. It is an offbeat destination that is finally making its presence felt as a wondrous holiday destination. Bound by Turkey, Iran, Georgia and Azerbaijan, its rich culture, charming monasteries and medieval age landmarks beckon increased number of tourists. An incredibly old country with its 2800 year- old history (28 years older than Rome!) the country is drenched in history. It is packed with so many unique historical and cultural attractions, that it is often dubbed as ‘museum under the open sky’. Dating back to the 8th century, Yerevan, the delightful Armenian capital is one of the oldest continuously inhabited citi...

The pathbreaker non-funded movie is shot exclusively in UAE with a motley mix of nationalities. Actor Casey Shannon in one of the shots           Name of the movie - Louder Language - English Genre - Drama, Romance Duration- 2 hours, 3 minutes Cast- Casey Shannon, Kris Fade, Hanna Liatsko, Suzie and Shantilly Demetri-Robertson, Christina Blunsum and Angelica Bridges. Writer, producer and director - Jacques Brown Producers - Zeina Dahlan & Simran Madaan Premiere date- 28 th september’2018 Following a tragic event, self-made millionaire Killian takes a vow of silence disrupted by the twelve-year-old Zoe who forces her way into his silent world and is struggling to find her own voice in a world dominated by her mother's fame. ‘Louder’ delves into human emotions juxtaposed to the requirements of the world, emotionally detached people and how our inner voices are suppressed because of the artificial facades created by ma...

Barely 100 km from Delhi, this early 19th century palace "non- hotel" is a classic combo of regality and modern art. When it comes to heritage revival, nobody does it better than Aman Nath. He is like a magician who seems to turn ruins into elegant heritage properties with the magical touch of his intuition, imagination and practiced skills. The historian cum renaissance person who writes, designs, lectures and promotes Neemrana, started his saga of resurrection with the eminent Neemrana Fort-Palace which has been drawing crowds ever since 1971. His uncanny talent to restore old properties into viable economic properties continues and today he carries the credit of reviving and running as many as 17 stunning heritage hotels in the Neemrana portfolio. Aman Nath’s pet project, the Neemrana group of hotels is a gorgeous testament to the fact that history, when restored and resurrected, can emerge far more beautiful than probably, the original product. Amongst ...

Georgia is a beautiful melange of sights ranging from monasteries, churches, bridges, medieval buildings and neo- architectural buildings. The Georgian capital, Tbilisi straddles both Europe and Asia and is a travellers' delight with its tantalizing cuisine, distinctive architecture and unique confluence of cultures. With relaxed visa rules for UAE residents and a barely three-hour flight and of course, a host of myriad experiences on offer have resulted in a rampant spurt in tourist numbers, so much so that Georgia has been nicknamed UAE's weekend destination. It is a country that grows on you, slowly yet steadily! There's no chance that you can't love it! Here are nine of Georgia's highly frequented and stunning sites which are a must inclusion on every itinerary- 1. The most striking feature of historic Tbilisi are the medieval -style buildings with conical roofs as if randomly stacked over one another. 2. A view of Tbilisi cityscape as seen f...