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Ramadan at renaissance Downtown hotel, Dubai
Saudi GazetteNestled in Business Bay, Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai is a new addition to Dubai’s stunning skyline. Designed with local influences and infused with international flavors, Renaissance is the talk of town for the right reasons. The hotel interiors are reflective of UAE’s culture along with the extensive use of Arab motifs using local art and designs. Their standard deluxe rooms are quite spacious; measuring up to 54sqm compared to most business hotels and offer panoramic views of the Dubai canal and Burj Khalifa. The rooms are designed with a walk-in-closet, expansive bathroom and bedroom area with wood, brass, glass and marbled interiors.With 298 guest rooms, including 65 suites, the hotel is also home to unique dining concepts that attract many locals and tourists...
May 25, 2018

Ramadan at renaissance Downtown hotel, Dubai

The Best You Can Be Chasing The Dream
Saudi GazetteLydia Gurley is a petite young woman whom you might overlook in a crowded room. That’s the way she likes it. Quietly spoken with a lilting Irish brogue and a sniper’s gaze when looking at people, even on a first meeting it is apparent that she is a rather special person and easy for casual observers to underestimate.Put Lydia on a racing cycle however, and she will reveal how special, by leaving most people in her wake. (I’m not really a sprinter so not really sure about this statement). Even dedicated amateur cyclists would have a problem covering 130km in the morning on the open road and over 1000-meter mountains. “I like long hills,” she confides. Fewer still would have a lunch break and then spend hours weight training.“A big part of competitive cycling, like...
May 19, 2018

The Best You Can Be Chasing The Dream

Hat Yai Central Mosque. — Photos by Lutfee Useng and Peerapong Sakundee
People in the Thai Deep South call for transparent peace dialogue
Saudi GazetteYALA/PATTANI — In the Thai Deep South, 2017 saw a sharp reduction in the regional violence that has seen almost 7,000 people killed since 2004. Last year, 235 people were killed as opposed to a high of 892 in 2007.While people in the Deep South provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat welcome the decrease in violence, they have increased their call for a continued peace dialogue between the government and local insurgents.Local government officials, academics, businessmen and activists told Saudi Gazette that a transparent peace dialogue is necessary to address the roots of the problem.In fact, intermittent and mostly secret peace negotiations have been underway since 2013 between the government and Mara Patani, an umbrella group which claims to represent a variety of...
May 11, 2018

People in the Thai Deep South call for transparent peace dialogue

Festival adventures for 2018
Sea star festival in CroatiaAfter an electric premiere edition Sea Star festival is set to return to beautiful Stella Maris laguna in Umag on May 25th and 26th, while the opening day will take place on May 24th and the after party on Sunday, May 27th. Put together by the team behind EXIT Festival, the first Sea Star festival closed with rapturous applause, firmly proving that it is worthy of the nomination for 'Best European New Festival' at the prestigious European Festival Awards. Stunning location, with more than six stages, more than 70 world renowned artists and outstanding productions make this festival a must see. Umag is a beautiful Istrian town, rich in Mediterranean spirit, historical baroque and renaissance buildings and narrow streets that lead to numerous authentic...
May 04, 2018

Festival adventures for 2018

Coffee Republic Of Saudi Arabia
This Week: In Search Of The Best Latte in JeddahSaudi GazetteLike many things becoming a fad overnight, coffee chains are the new favorite trend. Locals have invested heavily into extraordinary concepts and boutique coffee shops that have become a hit with Saudis and expats alike.As opposed to franchising, young Saudis are investing in original concepts and pushing the homegrown scene forward. This week we explored some of the most creative concepts including Medd, Cup and Couch, Toqa, Zanjabeel, Bafarat, Brew 92 and Deera café to see what’s brewing. The purpose was to find a local chain that serves the best latte or one as good as Seattle’s Starbucks. We struggled but discovered some gems along the way. We noticed that latte’s aren’t a prerogative nor their main focus, but that...
April 27, 2018

Coffee Republic Of Saudi Arabia

Desert palm dubai Home for the weekend
Saudi GazetteDesert Palm Dubai is a hidden gem 20 minutes away from Dubai Airport. With stables and horse races in your backyard, an extravagant spa and delicious dining destinations, Desert Palm is the definition of a weekend. You can have a barbecue with friends and family in your backyard while watching a polo match or unwind by the pool. For families with children, explore the diverse wildlife at Dubai Safari for an unforgettable adventure and lots of stories to bring back home.Begin by booking a luxurious Pool Residence that offers four Combo Dubai Safari Park Tickets per stay. The hotel offers a complimentary drop off and pick up for families staying at Desert Palm Dubai. The package also offers a 15% discount at their restaurants, a 15% discount on Spa Treatments and selected...
April 20, 2018

Desert palm dubai Home for the weekend

Join the masters of food at Andalusia
Saudi GazettePark Hyatt Jeddah celebrated Moroccan cuisine steeped in a long and rich tradition of flavors at Andalusia last week. Guests embarked on a mesmerizing journey with Park Hyatt Jeddah’s General Manager Ashwini Kumar, who facilitated a unique cooking workshop improvised by Chef Ali and his team of chefs.The event brought together a diverse group of participants who indulged in Moroccan gastronomy and learned about ‘Tangia’ an urn- or amphora-shaped Moroccan cooking vessel used to prepare a confit-style stew.“It feels like going back in time,” Jamie Oliver is heard saying in a video playing on a big screen as guests gathered around the chef’s table. “I like to think of a tagine as a sort of stew with attitude,” he said.The folkloric dish is prepared using Moroccan...
April 20, 2018

Join the masters of food at Andalusia

An unforgettable multi-sensory experience
Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, Van Gogh Alive, will be hosted in Dubai Design District (d3) until April 23. The multi-sensory experience, created by Grande Exhibitions, will be one of the highlights of the Dubai Art Season with a unique sensory display of the masterpieces by the Dutch post-modernist painter.Make no mistake – this is no ordinary art exhibition and no ordinary activity in the UAE. Traditions of tiptoeing through unnervingly silent galleries and viewing paintings from afar in quiet contemplation are forgotten as visitors find themselves interacting with art in ways they never imagined. Van Gogh Alive – The Experience is one of the best places to visit in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi and one of the best UAE attractions. It...
April 07, 2018

An unforgettable multi-sensory experience

Explore: Rocco Forte Hotels
Hotelier Sir Rocco Forte and his sister, Olga Polizzi, established Rocco Forte Hotels in 1996. The collection of 11 luxury hotels is located in the center of European cities, as well as a beach resort in Sicily and now in Jeddah. Lydia Forte, daughter of the owners of Rocca Forte carved out a career in the hotel’s restaurant business. At a recent press conference at Rocco Forte’s Assila hotel in Jeddah she said she loved collaborating with Saudi women and partners and hopes to return more often.“We prioritized Jeddah, as it is such a hub in Saudi Arabia with much business travel and religious tourism. The city itself has a very interesting cultural scene, which I am particularly interested in and we were able to have a lot of fun with that when designing the hotel,” she said.Lydia...
March 30, 2018

Explore: Rocco Forte Hotels

Saudi Tourism: Discover Al Hada & Al Shefa
Hailed as one of the most beautiful places in Saudi Arabia, it links the new infrastructure and roads with neighboring cities. Hada comprises of a vast agricultural area that produces apricots, figs, peaches, grapes and pomegranates in addition to roses that are produced in large quantities and utilized in the extraction of essential oils and rose water. With comfortable hotels and a large number of parks and gardens, Al Hada is a great place for a day trip. Al Shefa is located south of the city of Taif about 2400 meters above the sea level. This area is known to produce honey and excellent figs. Furthermore, it includes public parks, gardens and aesthetic venues. The most important parks to know at Al Shefa are: Wadi Ardah, Al-Hadban, and Jabal Dakka Parks. Al Shefa is linked to Al Hada...
March 24, 2018

Saudi Tourism: Discover Al Hada & Al Shefa

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