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5 Best places one cannot miss in Abu dhabi

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Best Places To Visit In Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is one of the world’s largest mosque, with impressive and grand architecture. It features 1000 columns and 24 carat gold chandeliers. The largest dome is in the centre of the prayer hall. One can easily spend an hour or two at this breathtaking marvel. Be prepared to wear light cotton clothes as it gets hot and sunny considering Abu Dhabi’s weather. A must visit for anyone even if you are on a short visit to Abu DhabiPricing- Entry to the Mosque is freeTips- Carry our own stole/scarf for women to cover your head. It is mandatory and is also provided free of cost.Dress modestly, and avoid skin tight and transparent clothing. Wear full length pants and full sleeved tops and respect their culturePersonal food and refreshments are not allowed inside the MosqueOpening Timings- 9 am to 10 pm Ferrari World Ferrari World is a famous indoor theme park, located on Yas island with the world’s fastest roller coaster ride called Formula Rossa with a speed from 0-240km/h in just 4.9 seconds. This amusement park is for all age groups with many rides and shows for children. Along with themed rides it also is a heaven for motorcar nerds with a showcase of remarkable car models. Throughout the park you will also find authentic Ferrari merchandise and café, restaurants to eat.Tips- If you are visiting during the peak/holiday season like Diwali, Christmas would suggest to buy “Fast Track Passes” online as it can get very crowded during this timeOpening Timings- 11am to 11pmTickets-  Tickets cost from roughly 295 AED for adults and 230 AED for kids” Etihaad Towers -Observation Deck The observation deck at Etihaad Towers is a great way to spend your afternoons. The observation deck is located on the 74th Floor, 300m above sea level. The deck floor features a café which has floor to ceiling windows, giving a magnificent 360 degree view of Abu Dhabi.Tip- The entry ticket includes a credit of 55 AED per person, which you can redeem at the café and enjoy food and beverages with view (Non-alcoholic and alcoholic Drinks)Opening timings– 12 pm to 8 pmTickets– 95 AED (55 AED credit) YAS MALL This is a huge mall adjoined and connecting to Ferrari park on Yas island. It has roughly 400 stores with all popular luxury and high street brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Guess, Diesel to H&M.  It is also an entertainment hub with an VIX Cinema Theatre, Lego Play Area, and CLYMB (Widest indoor Skydiving Chamber and Climbing Wall).   Tip- If you have less time in Abu Dhabi, you can combine it with Ferrari World by spending half days at both places.Opening Timings– 10 am to 12 am Emirates Palace The Emirates Palace is a famous high end luxurious 7 star hotel along Abu Dhabi’s Corniche. Tourists and locals usually visit the Le Café for an afternoon tea or to dine out. This palace is famous for its 23 Carat gold coffee which has flakes of gold. The grandeur of the palace with jaw dropping gold themed architecture illustrate perfect Arabian culture. The beautiful gardens and interiors make it a picturesque place to visit. You can spend some time relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere.Opening Timings- The Le Café is open from 8 am to 11pm Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest

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5 Things you cannot miss in Doha

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Qatar, a small nation located in Persian Gulf, is lately emerging as a fast-growing tourist destination gaining popularity for short stays and layover visits. Especially, capitol city of Doha is bustling with beautiful skyscrapers, new luxury hotels, museums along with some traditional souqs. A nation filled with remarkable architecture, culture, big shopping malls, and food. It will be also hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Here are few of the many reasons to visit this beautiful country Souq Waqif   In Arabic speaking countries, the term “Souq” is usually used for a bazaar or a market place. As its name suggests, it is a big, traditional and authentic local market. It is famous for selling spices, souvenirs, perfumes and attar (natural perfume oil), traditional garments, some accessories, carpets and rugs.  It is also home to sheesha lounges, cafes and some restaurants. The souq has small traditional alleys filled with array of shops, a falconry market, an area where you can find camels called as camel pen and a nearby horse stable as well. The alleys also have a dedicated pet market selling all kinds of pets.Tips- Shops usually are open from 7.30 to 12.30, Closed in the afternoon. Open back from 3.30 till 10 pm Zone 3 is the closest towards the parking and a taxi stand (Between Al Asmakh street and Al Ahmed Street) Do carry cash as some may not accept international cards There are hamalis (men in red vest) everywhere, who will help you drop your luggage till taxi for a fee. Some names of spices which will help youBlack pepper(FilFil Aswad), Cardamom (Hael), Chilli (FilFil ah’mar), Cinnamon (qarfa), Cloves (qurinfil), Cumin (kamoon), Nutmeg (Jose al teeb), saffron (zaff’aron), Turmeric (kurkum) museum of islamic art This museum is located on the Doha Corniche, influenced by ancient Islamic architecture. The enthralling architecture of museum with splendid views hoards some precious artefacts, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and glass work. It also boasts of a café with beautiful views of Doha’s skyline, water feature area and a library with rare and old manuscripts. Made on a man-made island, divided in four floors this site is a must visitTips-   Open daily from 9am to 7 pm, Free entry for Qatari passports only Respect their culture and dress appropriately with bottom lengths over the knees and shoulders covered (no off shoulder tops) Try to visit late afternoon, so you can spend 3 hours roughly and have a beautiful view of skyline at dusk Doha Corniche Doha corniche is a pleasing and pretty seven km long waterfront promenade. It stretches for the entire length of Doha skyline, Doha bay, and Pearl monument. Popular as a leisure attraction, one can even take a dhow cruise from here. You can stroll and enjoy some great views of the skyline, relax and soak up some on sun.Tips- Try and visit at early sunset, to enjoy beautiful views and so you can enjoy views of night as well You can carry some snacks to munch while you relax and enjoy the beautiful views Take a dhow ferry to enjoy some peaceful time with lovely views sand dune adventure/desert safari with inland sea An absolute worth visiting experience is the Desert Safari. Join the adrenaline rushing, dune bashing experience in big 4×4 vehicles. You can also opt for camel riding, and even sand Boarding. You can choose a half day or full day tour to view some spectacular golden sand views.Tips- Half day tours are best ones, which usually start late afternoons indulge in some retail therapy Relax and take some time out for shopping. Doha has numerous famous shopping malls and the most sought after is Villagio Mall. Villagio Mall offers great shopping experience along with array of entertainment areas in a Venetian themed interior. Few of the other popular ones are Doha Festival City, Mall of Qatar and City Centre Doha. Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest

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8 Famous Korean Beauty Shops In Myeong-Dong Seoul South Korea

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K beauty has gained tremendous popularity in past few years and Myeon-dong is a shopping paradise with plentiful aesthetic K beauty shops. All K beauty brands at least have one shop in Myeon-dong area. One could easily get confused as to which brands one should shop and not. Many stores have special cafes, unique store concepts and jaw dropping interiors. Myeon-dong could be overwhelming for many people because of the high number of stores and the variety of products This is a short guide for the few popular Korean beauty brands with their best selling products. Etude house – Etude House is among the oldest brands of K beauty founded in 1985. The philosophy of Etude house lies in feeling like a princess with similar store ambience and design. Few of the most loved products of Etude House are precious mineral magic cushions, soonjung sunscreen, therapy masks and collagen moisturizing cream. Innisfree- Innisfree opened in the year 2000, and since few years has entered the international market as well. Innisfree brand supports eco-friendly products with roots from South Korea’s Jeju Island. Bestselllers include the Jeju volcanic pore cleansing foam, the bija seed oil and cica range for acne prone and troubled skin and specially the moisturizing green tea seed serum.   Olive Young – Olive Young is the among the top health beauty shop with a flagship store in Myeon-dong. This top drugstore hoards a high number of brands which include the very famous Cosrx, Dr Jart, Isntree, Neogen, Espoir, Mediheal and its own brand Olive young. This drugstore also sells beauty tools like straighteners, curlers etc and a section catering specially for men. Olive young has literally everything from cosmetics, makeup and beauty and has several locations in Myeon-dong Holika Holika- This brand was created in 2010, and has gained extreme popularity among young trendy consumers. The affordable price points have made this realistic beauty brand a must buy for young people. The BB (beauty balm), lip gel mask gained tremendous popularity in past few years  Tony Moly – This brand was founded in 2006, with a concept to create witty beauty for consumers. Tony Moly always has fun packaging. It has many popular products like the banana sleeping pack, intense care snail emulsion, bunny lip gloss and many face sheet masks Aritaum- Aritaum is famous among Koreans, and one can see huge number of shops located all around Myeon-dong. They sell majorly Amore Pacific sub brands like Laneige (the famous lip balm sleeping mask), IOPE, Mamonde etc. They have a special eye lash section quite popular with the locals Nature Republic– As the name suggests this brand is inspired by natural ingredients and promotes a healthy lifestyle. It was founded in 2009. The most popular is the aloe vera soothing gel. Also, the argan deep hair care pack, snail solution emulsion and fresh green tea serum  Besides these brands mentioned there are still many which are very loved by Koreans like Sulwhaso, Round A Round, Laneige, Face Shop, Hanyul, Skin Food, Missha, too Cool for School etc  Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest

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Best Places To Shop In Singapore

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Best Places to Shop in Singapore Singapore is a country which wont disappoint you and is filled with many amazing places to shop. From huge shopping malls to cute local shops at Bugis Street, Singapore is truly a shoppers paradise and an one stop solution for all your woes. This blog focuses on the best places to shop in Singapore from luxury brands to high street retailers. ViVo City Mall-Location- HarbourFrontAddress- 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585Opening Timings- 10 am to 10 pmVivo City is the largest shopping mall of Singapore and hosts some very popular and favorite brands from around the world like Aldo, Zara, H&M, Sephora, Nike and Puma. A huge mall to spend time shopping with various footwear and clothing options with a harbourfront location Pic: Vivo Shopping Mall Website Ion Orchard – Location-Orchard RoadAddress- 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801Opening Timings- 10 am to 10 pm An architectural wonder and a stylish shopping mall, with both high end luxury brands and high street retailers with fast fashion. A mall with many popular brands like Mango, H&M, Sephora, Guess etc. It also hosts many Japanese brands like Uniqlo and Daiso. A must visit when looking for a one stop solution for shopping Ion Orchard Mall Centre Point- Location- Orchard RoadAddress- 176 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238843Opening Timings- 10 am to 10 pm  Centrepoint is a small mall, but has many local brands along with a huge department store named Metro. This shopping mall has few local brands and also has a supermarket at the basement of the mall. A nice short shopping visit would suffice if you have less time Centre Point Mall, Orchard Road Mustafa Shopping Centre- Location- Little IndiaAddress- 145 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207704Opening Timings- 24 hours Mustafa is a famous shopping centre, open 24hrs with everything from variety of electronics, gold to grocery items. It is a one stop solution for everything available under one roof with cheap price points. Earlier was more popular with Indians only, but now has growing popularity among all. Pic: Mustafa Shopping Mall Facebook Page Plaza Singapore-Location- Orchard RoadAddress-68 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238839Opening Timings- 10 am to 10 pmThe seven Floored Mall is a food lover’s paradise. It has numerous Asian dining options. Also, this mall has brands from all around the world  Pic:Plaza Singapura Website Takashimaya Department Store- Location- Orchard RoadAddress-Ngee Ann City,391A Orchard Rd, Singapore 2388738 Opening Timings- Sunday to Thursday 11am to 8pm, Friday & Sat 11am to 9.30pm Takashimaya Department store is located Ngee Ann City Mall on Orchard road. This Japanese Store is spread over sprawling 7 floors. It offers everything from food to cosmetics and home furnishing. It has a wide array of products including even electronics and watches. Definitely suggest for a visit for some remarkable products Pic: Takashimaya Website 313 Somerset- Location-Orchard RoadAddress- 313 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238895Opening Timings- 10 am to 10 pmThis an affordable mall offering more of high street retailer brands for teenagers. Some of the renowned brands include Forever21, Espirit, Cotton on, Aldo and Zara. 313 Somerset At Night Yole Yoghurt at 313 Somerset mall Bugis Junction-Location- Bugis StreetAddress- 200 Victoria St, Singapore 188021Opening Timings- 10 am to 10Bugis Junction is a vibrant shopping Mall located near the famous Bugis Shopping Street. It a partly indoor and outdoor mall with a famous department store BHG. It also has small line of stalls and shops along with few South Korean cosmetic brands like Etude House and Faceshop. Pic: Bugis Junction Website Like this article? Facebook Twitter Email WhatsApp Pinterest

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All Documents Required for Visa On Arrival /Immigration For Tourists In Maldives 2023

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All Documents Required for Immigration / Visa on arrival for a tourist in Maldives If you are planning a trip to the beautiful Maldives you wont need a prior approved visa. The Government of Maldives provides visa on arrival, free of cost for people travelling to Maldives for the purpose of tourism. This is valid for 30 days from the day of arrival. One can extend this visa upto 60 days if required from concerned authorities during your stay after following the required procedure. Travelling to Maldives can be hassle free if you carry all the required documents and you will not face any problem at the immigration. So lets check the required list of documents to enter Maldives which are checked during your check in procedure before departing and at the immigration counters after landing. Where is Maldives located?The Maldives is a captivating archipelago nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Geographically, it can be found southwest of the Indian subcontinent, neighboring both India and Sri Lanka. This tropical paradise comprises a collection of 26 coral atolls, encompassing approximately 1,200 coral islands. The Maldives’ geographical coordinates place it southwest of Sri Lanka and southwest of the southernmost tip of India. IMUGA Travel Declaration –Every passenger still needs to fill a mandatory Travel Form within 96 hrs  before the flight time on IMUGA. The declaration form requires details like  arrival and departure dates, address of hotel, passport photo etc Hotel Confirmation/ Proof of Accommodation- You need to hold a valid hotel confirmation which includes your arrival and departure date.  Passport- One should carry a passport which is valid for atleast 6 months from the date of arrival in Maldives  Vaccination Certificates-You are allowed to enter whether you are vaccinated or un-vaccinated. If you have taken vaccines, its better to carry both the vaccination dose certificates along with you.   Return/Onward Confirmed Air tickets – Confirmed Air tickets are mandatory. You need to show the tickets of your onward journey to fly out from Maldives when your trip ends. Proof Of Funds – Seldom asked ! It is not mandatory but Immigration Officers may ask you to show proof of funds required during your stay in Maldives. You can present your credit card statement, a bank statement or receipt of payment done to Hotel.  Airline Web Check In-  Web check-in is not mandatory but is open by all airlines 48 hrs to 60 minutes before your scheduled flight. You can check with your airlines to save on time  Travel Insurance- Some resorts in Maldives require a proof of travel insurance for safety of all guests. It is not mandatory but highly advisable to have travel insurance documents with you during your immigration.  Share now Most Popular Know More About Me Know more about me Read More Categories

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