Musandam Dibba Dhow Cruise Trip

Musandam Dibba is on the passage of Hormuz. And on the stunningly beautiful coastline of Oman which is separated from Oman by the east coastline of the UAE. The natural beauty of Dibba Musandam is the mountain range of Hajar, countless fjords and wonderful scenic views and pure blue sea with full of marine species. Dhow Cruise in Dibba Musandam is one of the most popular tour and a must do excursion.

Dibba Musandam Dhow Cruse trip starts an early morning pick-up from the hotel / residence in Dubai in Our luxury coach. We proceed towards Musandam through the Northern Emirates of Sharjah, Umm Al -Quwain and Fujairah. During the tour you will explore the famous carpet market and the Masafi Mountains pleasing view of stunning landmarks and the backgrounds. After enjoying the sights of mountains and the carpet market y we then head towards Musandam Dibba harbor. Once we reach harbor a traditional wooden Dhow awaits you to take you on a dream journey. On Dhow our courteous staff will welcomes you to relax in a traditional Arabian culture Bedouin style pillows and carpets with sips of Arabic tea, coffee. Upon completion of boarding procedures the cruise starts and heads toward the Sandy Beach in Musandam. During course you may also be able to spot dolphins. After enjoying the sights along the way the boat stops in shallow water so you can ravel the spectacle marine life and have fun while swimming and snorkeling and banana ride. The Cruise proceeds to deeper waters for hand line fishing. The onboard continental Buffet lunch with Arabic dishes laid out. After lunch while you are just lazing in the comforts of the Dhow, it takes you back to Musandam Dibba Harbor and back to Dubai.

MIND BLOWING FACTS ABOUT DUBAI

Dubai has been one of the most exciting and volatile economic stories of the 21st century.

It's global, glitzy, and growing like crazy.

One out of every 4 cranes on Earth is located in Dubai.

Dubai's real estate is growing so fast, that 24% of the the cranes on Earth are located in Dubai.

Source: Gulf News

Dubai's artificial Palm Islands imported enough sand to fill 2.5 Empire State Buildings.

The construction of Dubai's Palm Islands required 94 million cubic meters of sand.

The Empire State Building is 37 million cubic meters. 

Source: Palm Islands Impact

The Burj Al Arab uses enough gold inside to cover 46,265 Mona Lisa paintings.

The interior of the Burj Al Arab is decorated with approximately 1,790 square meters of 24-carat gold leaf. The surface area of the Mona Lisa is 0.3869 square meters.

Source: Burj Al Arab, Jemeirah

Dubai's police force spends more on each of their super cars than it costs to send a kid to college.

Dubai's police force uses super cars in order to impress tourists, and show how "classy" the city is. Including cars like the Ferrari FF ($500,000) and Lamborghini Aventador ($397,000). They even have one Aston Martin One-77 ($1.79 million).

In Dubai, $300 robots are replacing illegal child labor in camel racing.

Camel racing is an industry that is estimated to be worth "hundreds of millions of dollars", although there is no exact number. Because children are small enough to be camel jockeys, the sport led to a boom in child trafficking from "impoverish[ed] communities in South Asia and Africa" in the past.

Robots from $300 to $10,000 are now used in order to curtail the problem of child trafficking.

Source: The Daily Beast

The Burj Khalifa is so tall that some of its residents need to wait longer to break fast during Ramadan.

The Burj Khalifa is approximately half a mile tall and has 160 residential floors. Those who live on the 150th floor and higher live so high up that they see the sun longer than other inhabitants of Dubai. Consequently, they could not break their fasts at the same time.

Source: The Guardian

If the Burj Khalifa was in Freiburg, Germany, you would still see it from Strasbourg, France.

You can see the Burj Khalifa from 95 km away.

The distance between Freiburg, Germany and Strasbourg, France is 86.4 km.

Source: Jennifer Dombrowski's Travels

Forty percent of physical gold traded in 2013 occurred in Dubai. All together, it weighed more than 354 elephants.

In 2013, $70 billion of physical gold traded and it weighed 2,250 tonnes. That's equivalent to 2,250,000 kilograms.

A male African elephant weighs between 2,268 to 6,350 kg. (We used the upper margin of 6,350).

Source: Arabian Money

original article: BusinessInsider

10 Best Travel Quotes For Travel Inspiration - Bookinglord.com

1.Travel is the best education anyone can have.  

                                                                                                                    

 2.Replace fear of unknown with curiosity.

3.Happy are those who travel.

4.Travel is a caprice in childhood,

a passion in youth,

a necessity in manhood,

and an elegy in old age.

5.Collect moments, not things.

6.Work, save, travel and repeat. 

7.Travelling opens eyes, warms hearts, & free minds.

8.Travel because it brings love back into your life.

9. 7 billion people,7 wonders,7 seas,1 earth,

make your mark. 

10.Its time to get away.

Burj Al Arab plans extension

The Jumeirah Group president and CEO has revealed plans for an expansion to its Burj Al Arab property.

Speaking at Conde Nast Traveller Middle East Luxury Forum, Jumeirah Group president and group CEO Gerald Lawless concluded his presentation with an image of the iconic property which showed plans for a leisure deck expansion on the side of the property.

Commenting on the image, Lawless said: “Do you notice anything strange about that particular slide?

We have a little expansion on the Burj Al Arab island which we hope to put in place very soon.”

Though the image was not clear, it did reveal a new pool and sundeck, though the full details of the expansion are still to be announced, though the hotel's manager Ammar Hilal did announce plans for a new beach at the end of last year.

Lawless also noted that the Madinat Jumeirah waterways will be replicated with a “special lagoon” constructed within the new Al Naseem property, which is currently under construction and scheduled for completion next summer. The new lagoon will serve to expand the group’s turtle conservation and rehabilitation project.

source: arabiantravelnews

Stress Management by Ayurvedic Yoga Massage

AYM Deep Body Work

Ayurvedic Yoga Massage is a unique style of massage that combines deep tissue massage with coordinated breathwork and yoga stretching. The session is performed on a mat for free movement and flow. It is a Stress Management Therapy.

The deep tissue massage helps to remove knots and adhesions in the muscles, releases tension and prepares the body of the receiver for assisted yoga stretching.

Through synchronised breathwork, the receiver is led progressively deeper into assisted yoga postures that help correct postural imbalances and restore harmony to the body.

These techniques incorporate the use of the hands and feet as tools for massage. The utilisation of the feet allows for deeper and more thorough pressure through long and graceful strokes.

This unique comprehensive approach to the body dissolves physical and emotional blocks, helps eliminate toxins, promotes correct posture, improves respiratory patterns, enhances energy levels, and leaves the receiver with a profound sense of well being.

source: ayurvedicyogamassage

Wondering how Potli massage therapy works and how it can help you? Read the guide

We had assumed that the potli massage was yet another kind of service offered by spas only. Little did we know that this age-old technique is instrumental in helping alleviate the pain that comes with illnesses such as osteoarthritis and spondylitis among others. Here’s a quick go-to guide about the potli massage.

What is Potli Massage Therapy?

One of the most popular massage therapies practiced in India, potlis have been used in South East Asia as a natural remedy for centuries. Potli Massage Therapy is done using heated herbal pouches also known as potlis (or poultice) that are used to rejuvenate, relax, nourish and they have a therapeutic effect on the body.

What do they contain?

Potlis contain a selection of Ayurvedic herbs, both, fresh and dried, that are carefully chosen based on your Ayurvedic constitution and what you are being treated for. They are then packed into a muslin cloth and dipped in warm medicated oil (for a wet massage) or sand or some herbal powder (for a dry massage) and massaged onto specific pressure points.

How does it work?

Potli massages work on an age-old philosophy, which is based on the confluence of the elements of fire and water combined with specific herbs. When the heated potli is massaged into the body, it opens the pores and relaxes the muscles, allowing the carefully selected herbs to work on the body and mind.

What is it used for?

The potli massage is often recommended for illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis, frozen shoulders, osteoarthritis and so on. The content of the potli is specific to the illness and the person’s body and is best decided by an ayurvedic practitioner or therapist. The treatment helps to relieve pain and inflammation, improve blood circulation and flexibility.

What are the kind of herbs used?

Ashwagandha is used to relax tensed muscles and help reduce stress.
Mustard and neem are used to give the skin and body a much needed detox.
Turmeric and ginger are used to revitalise and purify the body.
Rosemary and rice improve blood circulation and ease tension in the muscles.
Aloe vera and onion are used to reduce inflammation.

Where can you get it? - http://goo.gl/A8iwN6


source: bebeautiful

Dubai visitors dominates by Saudis

Saudi, Indian and British visitors dominated Dubai's tourism industry in 2014 while Russian tourists fell 15% due to domestic economic challenges and the resultant impact on the exchange rate, Deloitte has said in a new report.

It said Saudi Arabia drove the largest number of visits to Dubai in 2014 (1.5 million), followed by India (0.9mn) and the UK (0.8mn).

Arrivals to Dubai in 2014 from the USA fell by just over 3% while almost 11% fewer Germans visited the emirate, Deloitte said.

It added that the most notable change in tourism trends was the 15% decline in Russian visitors to Dubai, who due to domestic economic challenges and the resultant impact on the exchange rate, has resulted in the mid and upscale Russian market seeking better value destinations.

On the other hand, visits from China and Iran grew by 24% and 41% respectively indicating a growing appeal for Dubai from these source markets.

Dubai's hotel room supply, according to data provided by STR Global, was 369 hotels in July which reflects a compound average growth rate (CAGR) of 5.25% from the 233 hotels in 2006.

Over this period the number of rooms in Dubai rose from 39,000 across all sectors of the market to 75,600 in July, Deloitte said.

Growth in demand for hotel accommodation in Dubai has slowed in 2015 compared to 2014 with growth of 5.1% versus 6.4% while the rise in the supply of hotel accommodation over the same period has outpaced demand growth with 6.7% growth in 2015, Deloitte added.

"This mismatch in hotel supply growth and demand growth has resulted in occupancy declining by a relatively modest 1.3%. Average daily rates (ADR) are as a result also lower but these more competitive room rates are necessary to drive tourism volume growth which is clearly the long term focus for Dubai," the report said.

"The continued growth in demand, albeit at lower levels of growth, fuelled by ongoing improvements in tourism infrastructure and strong hotel operating performance, has stimulated continued investor interest in hotel development in Dubai," said Grant Salter, director, Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure Advisory at Deloitte Middle East.

"Despite the changing market dynamics in Dubai, demand for hotel rooms will continue to grow in 2015. The current drop in the average room rate will have a positive effect in maintaining the occupancy levels throughout the city and to some extent this shift was necessary to keep Dubai competitive as it moves towards achieving its targeted growth in visitors during the Expo year in 2020," added Philip Wooller, STR Global area director, Middle East & Africa. 

source: arabiantravelnews