Dubai Trivia

Home to St. Patrick, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Irish Stew, Guinness and U2! There are umpteen reasons for loving Ireland and now,let we have ten reasons more! Here are some facts and pictures to tantalise you to book a seat to the Emerald Isle. 1. World’s Longest Touring Route In 2014 the Wild Atlantic Way road was formalised and almost instantly became one of the world’s best car journeys. Along the West of Ireland, trailing the Atlantic Ocean, the course runs from Malin Head, Ireland’s most northern point, to Mizen Head in the south. At 2,500 kilometres, it is now the world’s longest touring route. 2. You Can See the Northern Lights from Ireland Nordic countries and Scandinavia tend to get all of the glory when it comes to the northern lights, but the Aurora Borealis is visible in Ireland too. Donegal is one of the best places to see them, however you can see the lights from almost every county in Ireland. Notoriously hard to predict, they can typically be se

Dubai is a haven for food lovers and there's always an interesting array of restaurants and cafes to choose from. Here's a list of must try outlets for that lip-smacking gastronomical experience and keeping with times, there are vegan options, too!               Bar baar           Location- Majestic Hotel, Bur Dubai.              Bar Baar in Mankhool has launched a new Friday brunch ‘Brunch Aaj Kal’ from 12 noon till 4pm at Sundowners pool side with non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverages. This is one of the most happening, family- friendly brunch in town with pool access, delicious food, good vibes, sheesha and amazing entertaining activities for every age group. They have variety in food with various live stations which can satisfy your tastebuds completely. With a huge range of Indian, Chinese and Italian delicacies with variety of Street food such as mouthwatering pani puri, dahi papdi chaat, spaghetti, etc. The live grilling se

Its not always that we see community awards held at a global level. In a first of its kind, Sikhs across the globe got together in Dubai to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organizations on a global level. The awards were initiated in response to public demand in 2010 and have since been held in London, Delhi, Toronto and Nairobi. The 10th Sikh Awards were organized by UK-based global organization ‘The Sikh Group’ in partnership with UAE based ‘Plan b Group’ at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel on February 21, 2020.   Recognition was given to the special contributions of Sikhs  in variety of fields ranging from business, sport, charity, media, entertainment, education, voluntary service, lifetime achievement and the special recognition award, which is given to someone from another faith promoting multiculturalism. The Sikh Awards have continued to grow from strength to strength each year, honouring excellence throughout the world. This years celebration marks two mil

An enchanting nature paradise thrives in Kabini on the lush Kerala-Karnataka border. The luxurious resorts only heighten this surreal experience! Kabini: Fast facts District: Mysore State: Karnataka Country: India Location- Border of Karnataka and  Kerala Famous for/as: Bird Sanctuary, Bird Watching, Boating, Elephant Rides, Scenic, Trekking, Wildlife. Best Season: Oct to May For city dwellers like us, visiting greener places is always a welcome agenda. Come weekend or any short holiday, I am ready to take few days off to revel in the countryside.  For long I had been hearing about the verdant landscape of Kabini. This summer, when I was in Bangalore, I had the chance to realise my long-held dream and relish a cottage stay in the lush surroundings of Kabini. Generally speaking, Kabini is known as a mesmerizing landscape of mountains, river, forest, birds and wildlife for company, but it’s the deep and dense deciduous forest that  powe

Mainstream travel destinations not interesting enough for you? Every time you travel you search for something new, fresh and never visited by friends? If the answer is yes, we created this list of hidden gems especially for people like you. If it isn’t, it can still inspire you to visit something different than just the popular tourist destinations everybody's talking about. Get ready to discover real hidden gems of tourism in Central Europe? Off we go! Brno, Czech Republic There’s apparently no other city in the Czech Republic that is developing as fast as Brno. The capital of Moravia has found a unique style in recent years; it’s a young and vibrant city that has a rhythm and incredible drive. The stories that you’ll experience here will be real and unforgettable. You can best familiarise yourselves with the city’s gastronomy offers by reading an independent guide titled Gourmet Brno . There you’ll find top restaurants (for example, one of the best fusion es

Its time to get comfortable as the mercury is fast dipping. Don your sporty outfits to pump in adrenaline with a slew of outdoor thrill and fun-inducing  activities. Remember, UAE has lots to offer!     1)     Revel in an aerial adventure at Aventura Parks             Invoke your inner Tarzan on this 35,000 square metre adventurous playground. The aerial assault course has around 80 activities, most of which involve dangling, balancing and swinging at swooning heights. Zip-lines, rope walks and high-rise swings are all featured with varying degrees of difficulty. The park also specializes in team building workshops for individuals and corporates.   Some of the new additions this season include Leap of Faith, Climbing Wall, Obstacle Course and Birthday Parties.                 Where- Mushrif Park, Dubai             How much - AED 185 per adult (online bookings advised for discounted rates)     2)      Indulge at Cedr Trailers Resort How’s it to