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Travelers have many options when it comes to choosing a hotel. So why should guests stay at your hotel? While this may seem like a simple question, many hotel managers fall short answering it.

Typical Generic Answer: “You should stay at our hotel because our staff is great, and our rooms are clean.”

While there is nothing inherently wrong with this answer, it does not make your hotel stand out. All hotels claim to have great staff and clean rooms. Have you ever heard a hotel manager describe their staff as rude or their rooms as dirty – probably not. Instead of giving a generic answer that fails to impress, figure out what your hotel does well and what makes your hotel stand out.

Better Answer: “Our hotel staff is great. We will make sure all of our guests are well cared for. If you have any needs, let us know and we will take care of them. There is always someone on duty that is ready to help you. Also, our rooms are extremely clean and we have a great location just off the expressway.”

The better answer has details, and details make a difference. Details will make customers choose your hotel over another one down the road. It is your job to make customers aware of the details and the reasons why they should stay with you. From now on, instead of giving a generic answer, think deeply about the strengths of your hotel and provide details.

Here are some questions to get you thinking about ways your hotel can standout:

– Is your property conveniently located near an attraction or highway?

– Do you have a great pool area?

– Are your mattresses new and comfortable?

– Do you offer a great tasting or elaborate continental breakfast?

– Do you have great towels or bed linens?

– Are your hotel soaps and amenities spa quality?

If you can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, make sure to inform your guests. Give potential guests the details that will make them choose your hotel. Include these details on your website and make sure your staff reinforces the details any time they are asked about your property. Hopefully with some careful thought and consideration, you will make your hotel standout from the competition, and you will book more rooms – just by presenting your hotel is the way it should be.

History:

As per several written accounts, Dubai was supposed to be in existence even before the configuration of the United Arab Emirates, for as long as 150 years. But at that time, the landscape of this city was that of an uninhabitable desert, where only the Bedouin tribes could survive. Only a stream of water, an excuse for a creek, proved to be the lifeline. The camel was the only means of transport.

It was only closer to the 19th century that Dubai came into picture as travelers passing along the trading route that connected Mesopotamia to the Indus Valley, built it into a hub of sorts. Soon, signs of civilization grew, starting with the fishing village at the creek. It was then that the Bani Yas tribe came to reside here, and the leader family, the Maktoums, established their rein in this desert land, and the dynasty continues to rule over Dubai even today.

But, Dubai first made news on the world scene as late as in the ’60s, when, even as the British colonizers were just leaving the land, inhabitants there struck upon oil. And oil it is that has made Dubai a hotspot commercial and trade center if ever there was one. Within a short span of just four decades, the city reinvented its image and went on to become the role model for the several mushrooming cities, as well as the existing ones, all over the world. The economy of Dubai is reaching for the sky, and it is not just oil that is propelling it. Foreign admiration for the several man made wonders here has also helped Dubai evolve as a hot tourist destination. In fact, the city has also seen a major population explosion in the recent years, and stands approximately at 1.5 million as per the latest records. But Dubai is more cosmopolitan in its demographic makeup than any other city in the world, and the original Emirati inhabitants account for only a quarter of Dubai’s population. This is also seen as one of the reasons as to why ethnic conflicts haven’t really flared up in the city, as they have in the neighborhood regions of the Middle East.

Today, Dubai, as a tourist destination, boasts of some of the most spectacular and monumental structures, that has been attracting people from all over to witness man made creation in its full glory. And it seems that making grandiose, ambitious plans is almost a penchant, or fetish, for the rulers of this emirate. If Burj Arab wears the crown of being the tallest tower in the whole world, the man made islands, called as the ‘Three Palms and the World’, is a spectacular creation by itself.

Tourism has come to contribute almost 30% to the GDP of Dubai, and it looks like for many travelers, natural wonders have taken a back seat, when Dubai and its artificial magic is in questions.

Facts:

o Dubai is the second largest emirate in the cluster of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and has a land area of almost 38885 square kilometers.

o It is located on the edge of the Dubai Creek.

o Dubai is actually not a city, but an emirate. But generally, Dubai as a term is used to refer to just a part of this emirate, known as Dubai city.

o The Dubai Creek partitions the city into two regions, which are the Diera district (in the north), and the Bur Dubai (to its south).

o Dubai has close proximity with three continents, namely Asia, Europe, as well as Africa.

o Dubai is the commercial capital of the United Arab Emirates.

o The population here has reached the 1.5 million mark within just a short span of time.

o Almost 80% of the resident population in Dubai is comprised of foreign immigrants.

o Dubai boasts of the highest population in the whole of the UAE.

o The Al Maktoum dynasty has been ruling over Dubai right since 1833.

o The emirate earns much of its revenue mainly from trade, financial services as well as real estate, and has become a hot property for housing.

o Only 6 percent of the total revenue to Dubai’s economy is received from its trademark riches of natural gas and petroleum.

o The Dirham is the main currency of Dubai, as well as for the whole of the United Arab Emirates.

o Dubai is one of the only two emirates, the other being Abu Dhabi, to have the privilege of veto power in the legislature of the country, when it comes to matters pertaining to crucial aspects of the nation.

o The main hub for the gold jewelry business in the whole of Middle East lies in Dubai.

o The Burj Dubai is the tallest building in the world, as well as the tallest built man made structure ever.

o UAE’s first ever manmade island has been created in Dubai and is known as the Palm Island.

o As per recent updates and records, Dubai counts as the fastest growing city in the world.

o Even though the city is essentially located in a desert region, it now boasts of some of the best indoor ski slopes, for which snow weighing up to 6000 tons is used.

o In Dubai, the government has restrained from levying any kind of income tax or personal tax on the citizens of the city.

o Dubai as one of the highest per capita incomes in the world

o Since it is a desert region, the city receives only 13 cm of annual precipitation on a yearly average.

o Dubai has one of the most multicultural societies in the world.

o Dubai, however, is known to follow a class-based structure in its social makeup, and it is the migrant workers who form the lower class in the social hierarchy.

o The transport hub of the Emirates Airways is the Dubai International Airport, which not only operates for the emirate of Dubai alone, but also for the rest of the emirates in the UAE.

o In context of the international passenger traffic, the Dubai international airport is the 6th busiest international airport in the whole world.

o Cricket and football are the most closely followed sports in Dubai.

o The Dubai international Film Festival is a noted event that is held every year, and which attracts the biggest celebrities form all over the world.

o The nightlife party culture has caught on popularly in this city, and Dubai was listed as New York Times travel choice in 2008 for a good partying environment.

o Though infrastructure wise and economically Dubai is highly progressive and modern, the government regulates strict censorship to protect the cultural as well as political nature in the Emirate. Some of the major things considered to be a violation include drugs, homosexuality, Darwin’s theory of evolution, etc.

o The official language of the emirate is Arabic, but the other popular languages spoken here are English (which happens to be a lingua franca), Urdu, Hindi, Malayalam, Persian, Bengali, Chinese, Tagalog and several others.

o Islam is the official religion of the United Arab Emirates as per UAE’s Provisional Constitution.

o Apart from Muslims, the other prominent religious communities in Dubai are the Hindus, the Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, and several others.

Climate: Since Dubai is essentially located in a desert region, it experiences a hot, arid climate almost all year long. There is constant sunshine in this part of the world, and the climate is usually idyllic which brings in tourists any time of the year. Dubai receives minimum annual rainfall, and the annual precipitation that the city gets on an average is just about 13 centimeters. The summers are hostile in this region, however, and thus, most buildings and malls are necessarily air-conditioned to keep citizens and tourists comfortable. If you are planning to travel to this city, it is advised that you do so during the pleasant and cold winter season, and preferably stay away from Dubai during the hostile and torturous summers, unless you want to just spend your vacation sitting inside your air-conditioned hotel.

Health: Dubai has an internationally acclaimed standard of the most advanced medical care, in both the sectors, primary health, as well as in public hospitals. The public hospital system is highly equipped to deal with even the most dire emergencies, while private health care also provides the best in terms of medical treatment. In order to ensure complete accessibility, the hospitals in the city are strategically situated to face any emergency. As many as 20 hospitals are dispersed all across Dubai. The Department of Health and medical Services offers affordable medical services and employs the best professionals from over the world. However, for tourists, the medical costs can be high, and thus you must decide on trips only when your health supports you.

Dubai boasts of a very highly life expectancy, which is almost 77.87 years for the females, and 72.73 years for males. The rate of infant mortality in this emirate is 9.2 deaths for every 1000 people of the population. 12.8% is the crude birth rate.

If you are planning to travel to Dubai, it is advised that you take necessary precautions to prevent being bogged down by the common infections there, particularly chicken pox (in 2006 itself, there were 3472 recorded cases of chicken pox). The other infectious diseases common in Dubai are Pulmonary Tuberculosis, as well as Viral Hepatitis B, that also account for a large number of cases. Another important health instruction that every tourist to the place is warned of is to take due care to avoid possibilities of getting a heat stroke, which can prove to be quite dangerous. Dehydration is also another threat to most tourists, and sometimes, many may even face problems related to breathing and respiration. During the summers, the temperature can go up to almost 50 degrees Celsius, and can be unbearable, particularly for tourists from the colder parts of the world, and thus it is advised that you avoid travel to this region during that specific time. The high amount of dust in this region can make a foreign national prone to some allergies and respiratory problems, and thus, you must make sure that you carry enough equipment for protection from the intolerable heat and the high levels of dust and sand.

Safety: nowadays, most tourists are largely concerned about the safety aspect in a destination location and they make sure to have a good knowledge of the whole scene beforehand. One of the biggest factors related to safety in Dubai would be to conform to the strict rules while you are staying there temporarily. The rulers there are highly intolerant towards violation of the basic rules that are meant to safeguard the essential values that are hailed in the Islam world. Thus, try to keep away form drugs as much as possible, particularly since there are a lot of exploitative drug marketing networks that can easily con unsuspecting tourists.

Another measure of safety to be taken is regarding your health, and it is advised that you avoid travel to Dubai when your health has not been good, since the medical care charges here are exorbitant for foreign nationals. There are also certain infectious diseases that you should take care of, particularly pulmonary tuberculosis, chicken pox, etc. you should also take enough precautions to avoid harmful heat strokes in the city which is common due to the high temperatures during the summer seasons.

There are certain strict taboos in a highly censored place like Dubai, and it is necessary that you conform to them for the short period of your stay here. Homosexuality is an offence, and so is Darwin’s theory of evolution. Stray clear of these few things and you will be safe from being convicted for violation of the law of the land.

The other safety measures to be taken include the common ones, which most tourists follow for travels to any part of the world, like taking care of your belongings all the time, avoiding contact with strangers, and so on.

Shopping: Dubai is a paradise for shoppers simply for the range of its shopping malls and the latest style and fashion that every shopping store is abundant with. The best thing bout shopping in Dubai is the attractive price range on the various items and products that the shops and markets here offer. Here’s a guide to direct you to the best places to shop when in Dubai.

o One of the popular shopping malls in Dubai is the Ibn Battuta Shopping mall that is located in Jebel Ali.

o Another popular shopping mall, one of Dubai’s first major ones, is the Bur Jaman Centre that also boasts of the best range of restaurants and cafes as well. This mall is located in the Khalid Bin Waleed Street in Bur Dubai.

o Another one on the list of the best malls to shop in Dubai is the visually-appealing Wafi City Mall that is known more for its attractive atrium roofs shaped in the form of pyramids than the range of products available here. But the mall doesn’t fall behind in that aspect as well, and boasts of an array of over 200 retail stores, as well as a full-blown family centre which includes a theatre, and restaurants as well.

o The Wafi city Mall is located in the Al Garhood region, near the Grand Cineplex. The first shopping mall to be purpose-built is the Al Ghurair Centre, which was constructed by the Al Ghurair family way back in 1981, on Riqqa road in the Deira region. Some of the best range of collections in merchandise can be easily found here.

o Al Mulla Plaza is the oldest mall to be built in Dubai, which is located between the two emirates, Dubai and Sharjah, on the dubai-sharjah Highway.

Transportation:

The transportation in Dubai is efficiently regulated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and is an added bonus to the city’s tourism sector. Most travelers do not face many hassles getting here and even traveling within the city. Here’s a detailed introduction to Dubai’s transportation status.

a) Airports: The Dubai International Airport functions as the most important center for UAE’s Emirates Airline. It in fact, is quite a state of the art airport if ever there was, and has several excellence awards to its credit, not only for design, but for service as well. This airport is located at the Al Garhoud district, almost 4 kilometers to the southeast of Dubai. The largest operating airline at the Dubai International Airport is the Emirates Airline. Apart form this, the other frequent airlines operating from this airport are the Emirates SkyCargo and the FlyDubai airlines.

Another airport under constyruction is the Dubai World central International Airport in the Jebel Ali Airport City. Emirates is one of the most popular airlines to this part of the world.

b) Sea ports: tHe two important commercial seaports that are in service in Dubai are the Port jabel Ali and the Port Rashid, which are used as hubs for international trade routes. For local use, the common ports used are the Port Saeed and the Dubai Creek. In fact, the traditional way of ferrying passengers across from Bur Dubai to Deira is facilitated through Dubai Creek.

c) Public Transportation: the Roads and Transport Authority famously run an efficient public transport bus system that runs along a network of 193 routes across the city. Even the taxi system in the city is extensive, and is in fact the most popular means of public transport in the whole of the Emirate. The Dubai Metro project is still under construction and is expected to greatly improve the public transport in the always crowded city. The Downtown Burj Dubai Tram System is also planned to function as a popular means of public transport by 2011.

Attractions:

There is no dearth of spectacular attractions for tourists in Dubai. Here’s a list of some great places to visit when in the Emirate.

One of the most impressive regions in the city is the Shaikh Zayed Road that marks the spectacular progress of the Emirate in all its glory. There are some splendid buildings here, like the Emirates Tower Office, the Dubai World Trade Center, and several others.

The desert Safari is a must for visitors to Dubai, and so is a trip to the magnificent Jumeirah Beach. All the fun beach activities are played out here in full form.

Ski Dubai is another spectacular destination for those who want to experience snow in the middle of a desert. The Dubai Museum is a haven for history-loving tourists.

Attractions for Kids:

Apart from the several splendid places to visit in Dubai, there are also several water parks meant solely for the complete entertainment of children. Some of the famous ones are the Wild Wadi Water Theme Park and the Wonderland theme Park Dubai, apart from several others.

Snow Ski Dubai is located in the Mall of the Emirates shopping complex on the Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai. Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing or just playing in the snow. There are 5 runs that vary in difficulty, height and steepness. The longest run being 400 meters with a fall of over 60 meters. Skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels will enjoy these various slopes and snowboarders can also practice their stunts on the 90-metre long quarter pipe.

Dubai Creek & Abra Cruise is highly recommended for visitors to experience the Dubai creek as it is the foundation from which Dubai grew into a port for trading vessels sailing between India, Africa and the Middle East. Today, some of the old shipping culture still remains and visitors can view some of the original buildings that have served as customs houses. The dinner cruise option is popular.

Dubai Museum is situated in Bur Dubai and is incorporated in the Al Sahidi Fort. The Fort was built in the late 18th century and was in the past a seat for the government and the rulers main residence. The restored fort now provides a fascinating insight into olden days in Dubai.

Dubai Tower is the world’s tallest building located near Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai between Dubai city and Jumeirah Beach.

Jumeirah Mosque is located on Jumeirah Road opposite Palm Strip Mall and is a dominant landmark of the Dubai landscape being built in the medieval Fatimid tradition using modern building materials. It is one of the few Mosques which are open to non-Muslims for tours. There is a Cultural Centre designed to foster understanding between religions.

Desert Safari, also known as Dune Bashing to locals, is a popular tour where visitors are taken to the desert in a 4WD and specialist desert drivers take you for a roller-coaster ride over red sand dunes. The tour may include a barbecue dinner with music and belly dancing.

Palm Islands are the three largest artificial islands in the world and are a spectacular and amazing experience.

Hot Air Ballooning is available throughout the year as the Dubai region has excellent weather for ballooning. Experience the fun & unique sensation of being in a hot air balloon flying gently high above the sand dunes and mountains early in the morning during sunrise. Visitors are picked up early from their accommodation and taken inland to the desert where the balloon flight takes off at dawn.

Wild Wadi is a water amusement park situated between Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai, it’s just a 20-minute drive from the city centre. Themed around the tale of Juha, a popular character from Arabian folklore, the waterpark boasts 30 rides and attractions.

Diving and snorkeling – There are many dive operators in Dubai running day scuba diving trips to the wreck sites or take a 90 minute road journey to the East coast Emirate of Fujairah for excellent diving on coral reefs.

Dubai Zoo is located on Jumeirah Road near the beach and hotel districts.

Golf has become popular in Dubai. There are some of the world’s most amazing golf courses with luscious green fairways and smooth greens. This truly is a golfer’s paradise. Alternatively, for a more local flavor, try sand golf!

Beautiful beaches with warm, clear water and white sand located on the Arabian Gulf invite visitors to participate in endless water-sport opportunities year round. Ocean temperatures range from 22°C in winter up to 35°C in summer.

Dubailand is the biggest and most ambitious building project in the world designed to elevate Dubai to the world’s premier tourist destination. The project includes leisure, hotel, retail, entertainment, theme parks, residential areas, and the world’s largest shopping mall. Much is still under development but when complete this will be an amazing attraction.

Have you had any thoughts for small space furniture for your tiny house, small apartment or studio? I’m sure you’ve searched the web for different ideas. If and when you get into this new adventure of tiny houses and small space living, you will find quite a few storage options or you can customize your own to fit your needs in order to maximize the new tiny space you will live in from now on.

In the meantime while I was writing this article, I ran into a little interruption… I have a teenage kitten named Coco and he decided to creep up into the attic through the A/C unit in the laundry room. He’s been up there for 4 days now, without food or water, and no matter how many times I’ve sweet talked him into coming down, I’ve had no luck!

Would you believe I even called the local Fire Department and 3 fire-fighters went up into the attic to help out with this situation, but they gave up saying “he’ll come down when he’s good and hungry”. So then, a little after they left, I went upstairs to the attic and sat down on the edge of the Attic stairway and started to sweet talk him again and after about 15 minutes, (I had turned myself into a kitty shrink) he voluntarily walked towards me and I grabbed him before he would decide to jump away. Has this ever happened to you?

Smart Small Space Furniture

Part #2 – Sofas

But getting into the real reason for this article, this past week I read for the first time articles by Architect, Sarah Susanka, FAIA, Acclaimed author of “The Not So Big House” series, “Home By Design” and “The Not So Big Life” where she transforms houses into dual purpose rooms and presents better solutions that fit our current lifestyles for that different kind of house you are dreaming of.

One of the solutions for these small spaces could very well be sofas with storage drawers underneath. This kind of sofa actually offers a three win-win solution as it can be used during the day as a regular seating couch, opens into a futon for sleeping and also comes with drawers underneath for smart storage at your feet. Some of these sofas have space for magazines and even little side tables as part of the rest arm extension. Like I said in my first article, “necessity is the mother of invention”.

First of all, functionality takes over as a priority and then design falls into the picture. Using a light color scheme, windows for light, mirrors and unused corners will optimize any small space furniture. There are several sofas for small space living and you will be surprised to see them. Make sure to leave windows unobstructed for lighting to flow through your small space and your area will seem bigger with this in mind. But, as mentioned before… functionality is a priority.

Dubai’s construction boom never ceases to exist. The architects and builders first used every piece of land to build magnanimous entertainment havens and when they were left with no ground; the ocean was up for grabs. Dubai’s passion to think out-of-the-box crossed all boundaries when it constructed the Burj Khalifa – The Tallest Skyscraper in the World. The panoramic view offered by the towering structure could give you jitters, but still the view from the Observation Deck is an unforgettable memory that could last up to centuries. It is such an overwhelming feeling, getting to know that human creativity has surpassed all levels of imagination.

Discover fascinating facts as you unravel the various high points of Burj Khalifa. The magnanimous man-made structure is truly appreciated only if you witness Dubai through Burj Khalifa’s eyes. Called ‘At the Top’, tourists are taken to Level 124, where they experience Dubai in its true spirit. You will know what the world is like when viewed from hundred floors above. It arouses a state of weightlessness and recognition of the ‘One’. Magically, everything that seemed so humongous on land turns into a minuscule replica laid out perfectly on a desert playground.

From the time you leave Dubai Mall to start your journey towards the Observation Deck, every moment introduces you to a new emerging technology. The jet speed elevators, the glass ceiling walls, awe-inspiring height, and overall opulence transcends into a virtual feeling of an alien colony, but a man-made one. Star trek was just a movie, but if there is anything that could come as close in reality, it would have to be Burj Khalifa.

The tour atop the Observation Deck lasts for up to one hour during which tourists are given a chance to view Dubai through special telescopes with close-up real-time views. They could also shop for a souvenir or two before descending back.

Burj Khalifa is an excellent destination in Downtown Dubai whose residences and office spaces are open to only an elite few. Presently, it houses the Armani hotel, the world’s first hotel developed and designed by Giorgio Armani himself. While the observation deck experience can leave you feeling overwhelmed, do not miss the stunning Burj Khalifa Park and Dubai Fountain performances.

Reports are trickling about China building a tower taller than Burj Khalifa in just 90 days. Maybe it will be taller, but would it be comparable to Burj Khalifa in terms of design, popularity, and architecture? Only time will tell.

The Middle-East is a part of Afro-Eurasia and is significant for its historical and political context. The history of the middle-eastern countries dates back to ancient times and is the hub of all the major religions like Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The Middle-East generally has a hot and dry climate and is the world’s largest crude oil owner.

The Middle-East is also world renowned for its architectural marvels and rich cultural heritage.

The Middle East travel Guide is the perfect source for you to choose an ideal itinerary and go places!

Dubai has transformed completely from being the tranquil, sleepy town of exotic coral and gypsum courtyard houses, Bedouin fishermen to being a dream city of high-rises and jetsetters. Today it’s a flashy, glossy sun-n-sand city, which offers luxury at its heightened glory.

Hotels in Dubai cater to the high-fliers and are the embodiment of exclusivity. There are several four-star hotels like the Novotel, the Rimal Rotana, Le Meridien Fairway and many more. Each hotel has a distinct style in terms of architecture, ambience and service.

Dubai’s existence can be traced back to 1799. The city has been progressing rapidly and become one of the most important cities in the world. Some of the best hotels in Dubai are situated in the plush hotels of Dubai. The restaurants of Dubai have a wide cuisine for its food connoisseurs.
Some of the renowned eateries in Dubai are hotel Ashiana, Al Qasr, Antique Bazaar, Benjarong and so on.

Dubai is called the shopping capital of the Middle East. The city is abounding with shopping malls and souks. Dubai shopping is a heaven for duty free shopping and the products give value for money. Goods such as cars, haute couture, jewelry, sports equipments, furnishing and much more are all available here. Some of the world-renowned shopping malls include Mall of the Emirates, Ibn Battuta Mall and Burjuman Centre.

The annual Dubai Shopping Festival is one of the major attractions of the city and people flock here from all parts of the world. Dubai shopping is an experience that will be memorable.

There are many things to do in Dubai. The city is full of entertainment hubs and Dubai has a flamboyant nightlife with the choicest bars and bistros. Some of the famous bars in Dubai are Alamo, Atlantis, Carter’s, Century Village and so on.

There are several multiplexes and exhibitions and events like Cityscape and Gitex.

Some of the famous festivals in Dubai include Dubai Desert Classic, which is one of the most popular golf tournaments. The Bride Show features a host of events based on the theme of weddings. The Dubai International Film Festival is also one such festival that has special screenings of international and local cinema.

Dubai festivals are round the clock and there are too many things to do in Dubai and one has to make an itinerary to enjoy most of Dubai.

Qatar has a wide variety of good food and drink. Seafood apart from the traditional food is also very appetizing and consumed on special occasions. A traditionally Qatari breakfast comprises milk, coffee or tea, olives, dates, bread. Cheese, eggs, yoghurt and the more conventional food like the Balaleet, noodles cooked in sugar, cardamom, and cinnamon and served with a fried egg as a garnish. Hummus is very popular and Qataris usually eat Michee, which is a similar food item.

Food in Qatar consists of fish and meat of the spicy type. One of the most popular dishes is Matchboush which is tender meat cooked and served with spices and rice. Om Ali is another popular dessert that suits the taste buds of the Westerners. Qatar has several restaurants that will serve very good food at reasonable rates. Turkish meals are also for cheap.

The culture in Saudi Arabia is rich and the heritage is worth a watch. Arabic is the official language of Saudi Arabia. English is widely spoken and is used for conversations and business and in schools. Islam is practiced throughout Saudi Arabia. Ramadan is the holy month that includes fasting and no one is allowed eating, drinking, cigarette smoking, gum chewing. At the end of the day, people eat together and break the fast.

This is what happens when you sometimes look at trends or fashions that go out of style quickly. Opting for looks that last you for life, or pieces which have relevance at all times can help keep your furniture looking fresh at all times.

Office refurbishment in London can be an expensive affair. In terms of looking for pieces that can suit all the requirements that your office has, you will need to look at different options that not just fill the space, but also provide all the utilities needed. This is an expensive and laborious affair.

Your furniture is not the only thing you need to pay attention to. In addition, you also have to pay attention to soft furnishing, and refurbishment. Refurbishment of residential properties in London and Dubai offer you not just stylish options, but those which will last you for several years without spoiling or going out of style.

What is important is not to fill your room with multiple pieces of furniture. Opting for minimal furniture which is capable of making a statement will not just glamorize the room, but also add a touch of style.

Refurbishment in London can help add many shades of color and style without being overly garish. They are understated and subtle even though they may be large in size. The most important thing about them is that they can find many uses and be placed equally easily in various locations around the room. Offering plenty of scope in terms of colors and design, they can help transform the room to be impacting or muted in accordance with your preference.

When looking for soft furnishings Dubai can prove the ideal destination. This is a city which combines the best of all worlds, and brings together influences that no other location can afford. Bringing together varieties that span all ranges and tastes, this is where you will find the ultimate in soft furnishings. UAE soft furnishings can actually open up before you a world of opportunity, allowing you to experiment with textures, shades and styles.

Getting an office or home in order does not always need a highly priced interior decorator. It can be quite simple by looking for a trusted provider who can give you not just varied options, but also allow you to select refurbishment that match all your furniture to perfection. Getting the right blend is most important to give your rooms a perfect finish, and this is easily possible provided you have the right source. The right furniture destination will not just find you perfect pieces for residential refurbishment in London or Dubai, but also the grandest, most exquisite interiors that you could have imagined.

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Deira is located on the east side of the Dubai Creek and has many wonders and hidden treasures for its visitors to discover. Located opposite Bur Dubai, it is easily reached by water taxi from the west side of the Creek.

Full of meandering narrow streets lined with small merchant shops and coffee houses, Deira is home to some of the oldest trading areas in Dubai, including the gold souk. Wander along the Dhow Wharfage and watch the local merchants selling their wares to shoppers in an atmosphere which is reminiscent of what it would have been like in times gone by.

As you walk along the side of the Dubai Creek you will come across a number of modern buildings and properties. One such building is the impressive Etisalat Telecommunications building which has a large round object on the top of the building which looks like a giant golf ball! Another impressive building is the National Bank of Dubai which is known as the ‘pregnant lady’. The exterior of the bank is made completely out of glass which acts like a giant convex mirror when the sun shines on the building at certain angles.

Every visitor to Deira should take time to visit Dubai’s oldest market which is located next to the Deira Abra Station. Merchants at the market sell a variety of goods, mainly household items. Then on to the Spice Souk where the intense aroma of the spices will have your senses working overtime. Here at the souk you will also find local healers and pharmacists who make their own special and traditional medicines. Probably the best known souk in Dubai is the Deira Gold Souk where you will find street after street of shops selling some of the finest gold collections in the world. A visit to the Gold Souk is a must do on your bargain holidays to Dubai.

Located close to the Gold Souk is Dubai’s first school which was established in 1912 and is among one of the many historical attractions in Deira. Three watch towers guard the city of Dubai. Burj Nahar is one such tower which is located in Deira. This beautiful tower stands in exotic gardens and makes the perfect backdrop for visitors to take some stunning photographs. Heritage House is home to some wealthy pearl merchants where visitors are offered chick-peas and tea, a traditional Emirati snack. The building itself is built from coral and gypsum and is built like an old bastakiya building with rooms looking out over a central courtyard.

Deira is an exciting place in the evening where visitors can wander around the streets and enjoy a nice meal at one of the many outdoor restaurants and coffee shops.

Diera City Centre first opened its doors in 1995. Covering over 115,000 square metres of retail space, the centre is home to retail outlets, restaurants, entertainment venues and a hotel. Entertainment venues include the popular Magic Planet where the whole family can enjoy the latest game simulators and theme rides, the 8-lane Bowling City and the 11 screen VOX Cinemas multiplex. The centre offers a wide range of dining venues from chic cafes to lively restaurants and an International Food Court. With over 55 dining outlets to choose from you will be spoilt for choice! The centre also features the 11-storey MAF Tower and direct access to the 5-star City Centre Hotel & Residence which is an 11-storey hotel with 318 rooms and 112 apartments. Located close to the Deira City Centre are 25 other hotels for you to chose from on your last minute holidays to Dubai.

Warehousing costs are levied by the warehouse owners and are an unavoidable expense for the companies that use the space. The owners should be conversant with the applicable charges. In years to come, users will find it increasingly mandatory to implement nearline storage, to reduce their data warehousing costs and make data analysis more efficient and effective.

As the warehouses grow in number and provide more services, determining the cost of the company gets more difficult. Basic costs need to be understood, even if there is a third party involved. There are generally three types of expenses involved and they should be understood, while calculating the costs.

The first is the General Overhead Cost. This consists of the cost of space per cubic square foot. It may further include rent or mortgage, property taxes and utilities. General Overhead Costs also comprise of the cost of racks, tables and other equipment used in staging areas. They include the cost of various security devices, as well as the cost of material handling equipment, depreciation and document destruction services, if necessary and the cost of repairs or shrinkage.

The second type of cost included is the delivery cost. This cost includes freight charges from outside vendors. These costs may also include the cost of gas, the insurance and the cost of the delivery trucks. These rates are subject to the time involved in negotiating rates and to select vendors, as well as the time to prepare shipping documents.

The third type of cost is the labor cost. This involves the receiving of incoming goods, including entering the relevant data into the computer and assigning warehouse positions. It includes the time taken to move goods from shipping to pallet positions. It is necessary for warehouse owners to be informed about the existing warehousing costs.

Article 1494 of the Maltese Civil Code (Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta), defines Emphyteusis as follows:

“Emphyteusis is a contract whereby one of the contracting parties grants to the other, in perpetuity or for a time, a tenement for a stated yearly rent or ground-rent which the latter binds himself to pay to the former, either in money or in kind, as an acknowledgment of the tenure.”

Emphyteusis is typical of Continental law (European) and not English law. It is very different from lease or rent of a dwelling house or a piece of land. This is because unlike lease, Emphyteusis is a real right which attaches to the land being contracted and not to the person contracting such right. On the other hand, lease, being a personal right, does not attach to the land or the dwelling house being granted, but only to the person receiving the lease. The legal implications arising out of these differences are considerable, especially with regards to the rights and obligations of the contracting parties.

The contract of Emphyteusis must be made by public deed before a Notary Public. It would be null if done by means of a private writing. Lease, on the other hand may be entered into by private writing and will have the force of law. The contract of Emphyteusis cannot be changed throughout the emphyteutical period. Once the ground-rent is established, it cannot be changed.

Article 1494 provides three key phrases which need to be clarified:

i. perpetuity or for a time

There are two types of empytheutical grants: Perpetual Emphyteusis and temporary Emphyteusis. The former is a payment which must be effected annually with the legal option of redemption. Redemption renders the land freehold. Temporary Emphyteusis, on the other hand, is a contract for a number of years. (Usually in Malta the most popular number of years contracted for are 17 years, 21 years, 99 years and 150 years.)

ii. stated yearly rent or ground-rent

The ‘canone’ or ground-rent must be stated in the contract, under pain of nullity, and is to be paid yearly to the dominus, i.e. the owner of the house.

iii.

On expiration of the Emphyteusis, the utilista is bound by law to return the land or tenement with all the improvements made throughout the years during which the property was under Emphyteusis.