Chillout Café, Dubai

Filed Under (Middle East) by ariV on 16-10-2011

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‘Chillout Café’ features a nice menu as well as fantastic ice sculptures of the native landmarks in Dubai like the famous seven star hotel The Burj Al Arab.

Chillout café runs at a freezing -6C and is staffed by personnel from cold countries like Romania and Russia because they are ready to face up to the constant sub zero temperatures.

To keep your extremities warm while seated and partaking within the delicious fare this café should supply, the chairs, though made of ice, have acrylic seat pads that the cold doesn’t penetrate elements that you’d rather remained at body temperature! The lighting is run from special LED’s that don’t emit heat thus as not compromise the freezing temperatures the ice café operates at. Contrary to well-liked belief, the within of the ice café isn’t wet, maintained at a relentless -6C it’s a dry cold with no humidity or dripping areas and also the flooring is formed from special ceramic anti-skid tiles. (EzineArticles)

Cappadocia, Turkey

Filed Under (Middle East) by ariV on 08-10-2011

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Cappadocia is a part of Turkey known for its exceptionally interesting and unusual landscape. It is also an area with a fascinating history and wealth of sights.

It is known for its strange pink, yellow and grey rock formations which dominate the landscape. The origins of the unusual other worldly landscape are a result of eroded weather beaten lava remains. Amazingly, many of these unusual rock formations have been hollowed out to offer shelter and housing.

Hot air balloon flights are popular in Cappadocia. The landscape is so interesting and unusual that Cappadocia has to be one of the best places in the world to enjoy a hot air balloon flight.

Most of the towns in the touristy areas of Turkey have a Turkish bath where you can enjoy being bathed and scrubbed. You may even wish to have a massage. (EzineArticles)

Krak des Chevaliers, Syria

Filed Under (Middle East) by ariV on 25-02-2011

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http://www.justsaytops.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/krak-overview-cc-a-travers-350h.jpgThe earliest walls of the Krak des Chevaliers date at least as far back as the early 11th century, when it was the headquarters of the Arab Emir of Aleppo. Raymond of Toulouse captured it in 1099 during the first crusade, but soon abandoned it to continue his march to Jerusalem. It was retaken by crusader Tancred of Hauteville in 1110 and given to the monk-knights the Hospitallers in 1142.
Krak des Chevaliers is one of the most popular of all Syria tourist attractions. It is a stop on any pilgrimage to the Christian sites of the Holy Land. Unlike at other crusader castles of Syria, the Christian frescos at the Krak des Chevaliers have remained relatively undamaged, making this fortress a major attraction for admirers of medieval art.

Damascus, Syria

Filed Under (Middle East) by ariV on 21-09-2010

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damascus, syria, golden mosaicsTravel to Damascus Syria and you will be confronted by a symbol of ancient Syria in the equally ancient and spiritually important Umayyad Mosque. This magnificent structure set around an old courtyard features golden mosaics and three tall minarets. Built in 705 AD, it was constructed on the site of a Roman temple. Most interestingly, especially for those history buffs, the Umayyad Mosque houses the resting place of perhaps the most famous Arab leader ever, Saladin. A simple red domed Mausoleum built in 1193 at the end of pleasant garden houses one of history’s most revered figures. The school now houses an Arabic calligraphy museum.

Another great sightseeing option for tourists traveling to ancient Damascus is the church of St Paul. Built to commemorate St. Paul, the church stands at the site of his escape from an attempted murder. Visitors should also pay attention to the National museum documenting the best of ancient Syria with displays of classical antiquities, Islamic and contemporary art.

Beirut, Lebanon

Filed Under (Middle East) by ariV on 25-08-2010

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http://www.thelebanon.info/images/beirut_photos/Beirut_96870001.JPGLebanon‘s golden beaches enjoyed by locals and tourists. Near the Mount Lebanon Range in the Chouf, offers good hiking and camping.

In winter, the Chouf region became the main attractions of Lebanon with snow-covered mountain peaks resulting an excellent ski slopes.

Ski resorts here are world class and Lebanon is one of the few travel destinations in the Middle East where you can really enjoy skiing. Ski season lasts from December until April.