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Guide to the city of skyscrapers and viral chocolate

March 7, 2025146 Views

I first arrived in the United Arab Emirates in 2012 from my native Egypt. I had just covered the tumultuous events of the 2011 Egyptian revolution from the Reuters Cairo bureau, fresh with the emotional upheaval a reporter goes through when writing about seismic events at home. Initially I lived in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi. But like many UAE expats, I found myself regularly making the one-hour drive from Abu Dhabi to the thriving tourism hub of Dubai, for both work and leisure. For most outsiders, Dubai is associated with extreme wealth, skyscrapers and - more recently - the Dubai chocolate bar, a delicious mix of pistachio, kunafa and milk chocolate that has gone viral. The city grew on me, and I finally moved here in 2017. Home to the world's tallest building - the mo...

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Singapore’s first all-villa property is a serene escape

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March 5, 2025105 Views

Rooted in natural beauty, holistic wellbeing, and legendary service Raffles Sentosa Singapore debuts a glamorous resort experience Raffles Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the highly-anticipated Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the country's first all-villa resort. Set within 100,000 square metres of lush tropical greenery on Sentosa Island, this exceptional resort, created in collaboration with the Royal Group, thoughtfully blends natural beauty with impeccable hospitality, building on the rich legacy of the storied Raffles brand, which was founded in Singapore in 1887. "Through the debut of this resort, we are introducing an elegant all-villa offering on Sentosa Island, where guests can immerse themselves in nature while embracing tranquility and wellbeing. We ...

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Minor Hotels adds second NH Hotels & Resorts property in Bangkok

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March 4, 2025124 Views

NH Bangkok Asoke follows the brand's debut in the Thai capital with the opening of NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard in October 2024 Global hospitality group Minor Hotels has announced the expansion of its NH Hotels & Resorts brand in Bangkok, Thailand, following the opening of NH Bangkok Asoke on 1 March 2025. The select-service hotel is the second NH-branded property in Thailand’s capital city and closely follows the introduction of the NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard. Located off Sukhumvit Road at Asoke, the hotel’s central location provides business and leisure travellers with a convenient urban base. NH Bangkok Asoke is a mere 100 metres from the Asok BTS SkyTrain and Sukhumvit MRT stations – Bangkok’s primary modes of public transportation – offering easy access to the cit...

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Minor Hotels continues China expansion with Anantara Thousand Island Lake resort

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February 28, 2025106 Views

The new lakeside project blends Anantara’s lifestyle and luxury expertise with the natural beauty of Qiandao Lake for an unparalleled vacation experience Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with a network of more than 560 hotels across six continents, and its Chinese joint venture, Funyard Minor, have partnered with YouChao International Tourism Hotel Co. Ltd. to develop Anantara Thousand Island Lake Resort. Scheduled to open on the banks of Qiandao Lake in Hangzhou City in October 2027, the 160-key resort is poised to bring a fresh perspective to the popular holiday destination in Zhejiang Province. Spanning a total construction area of 36,000 square metres, Anantara Thousand Island Lake Resort will honour Qiandao’s fame as the world’s most island-rich freshwater lake. Ho...

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‘Not a Vacation…Our Vacation’ is a bold, playful take on Ras Al Khaimah

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February 28, 2025110 Views

Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mark Middlewick, new destination marketing film challenges expectations while showcasing the emirate’s unique appeal to global audiences Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has unveiled its latest destination marketing film, ‘Not a Vacation…Our Vacation’ – a bold and witty take on what makes the emirate a holiday destination unlike any other. Produced by Goldmine, directed by renowned filmmaker Mark Middlewick and brought to life with creative direction from Impact BBDO, the film offers a fresh perspective on the UAE’s northernmost emirate. Breaking away from conventional travel narratives, it redefines Ras Al Khaimah as a place where curiosity sparks unexpected discoveries, and every experience feels refreshingly different. ...

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A curated culinary journey through Khon Kaen’s best bites

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February 22, 2025114 Views

Eat like a local: Avani Khon Kaen serves up exclusive dining deals Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre is inviting food lovers to taste their way through the city with an exclusive dining programme. From Michelin-recognised restaurants to legendary noodle joints and vibrant cafés, guests can unlock special privileges at over 10 of Khon Kaen’s must-visit eateries, just by showing their room key card. A table at the city’s best foodie hotspots Khon Kaen’s dining scene is as diverse as its culture, blending Thai, Isan, and Vietnamese flavours with a modern twist. Guests can start their culinary adventure at KAEN, a Michelin-recognised restaurant serving contemporary Thai cuisine with an Isan flair. Noodle lovers can slurp up signature dishes at Leng Yentafo, Guang Tang Noo...

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Hidden for centuries, Chinese treasures finally see the light of day

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February 21, 2025112 Views

Palace Museum at the Forbidden City marks centenary this year New Beijing branch to at least double artefacts on display Conservation work intensifies as China projects cultural power Depicting Taoist deities in a misty landscape, a Qing dynasty lacquer panel inlaid with jade and agate is among thousands of artefacts pulled out of museum storage in China to be restored, and one day, even showcased to the world. A conservator restores a cultural relic at the cultural protection and restoration department of the Palace Museum at the Forbidden City, during an organised media tour, in Beijing, China February 21, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang "The bottom layer had shifted and loosened to the point where it was in a pulverised state," said Sun Ou, who restores inlaid lacquer art...

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Jais Ride, a thrilling new cycling race on UAE’s highest peak

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February 21, 2025232 Views

Epic challenge will see riders race conquer the legendary 25km ascent of Jebel Jais Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) is ramping up its reputation for staging world-class sporting events with the launch of a new cycling challenge set to take place on Jebel Jais, the UAE’s highest peak, on 12-13 April 2025. Jais Ride will see cyclists pushed to their limits as they ascend the legendary mountain route of Jebel Jais – often ranked among the most scenic cycling routes in the region and one of the stages of the UAE Tour – with thrilling competitions at key split points along the 25km course. The modern road, constructed in 2017, is considered among the best mountain roads in the world. With smooth, winding ascent, multiple switchbacks and dramatic elevation changes...

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Singapore’s Travel Boom: International arrivals set to break records

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February 20, 2025155 Views

WTTC forecasts Singapore’s tourism growth to outpace regional rivals, Indian & Chinese tourist fuelling growth The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed that Singapore is on track to smash its all-time international arrivals record this year, outpacing other major Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand and the Philippines. According to the latest research, international arrivals are projected to reach almost 16MN in 2025 – 9.6% above pre-pandemic levels in 2019. India is fuelling a major tourism surge, with arrivals expected to jump from just over 1.11MN in 2019 to 1.25MN in 2025 — the highest on record. Despite a slow rebound in outbound travel from China globally, record numbers of Chinese visitors are set to head to Singapore this year, to reach...

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Kolour Festival makes Koh Samui debut in partnership with SEEN Beach Club

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February 20, 2025130 Views

Thailand’s premier house and techno festival lands at SEEN Beach Club, headlined by Richy Ahmed and an all-star lineup including Monkey Business, T.Gecko and Ring of Chain Partygoers can get ready for an electrifying day of world-class music, vibrant energy, and beachfront bliss as Kolour Festival makes its highly anticipated debut to Koh Samui. Taking over the stunning SEEN Beach Club at Avani Chaweng on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, from 1:00 PM onwards, this edition of Kolour Festival promises to be an immersive, high-energy celebration like no other, featuring global headliners, cutting-edge stage production, and a uniquely tropical atmosphere. Headlining this year's edition is none other than British house music maestro Richy...