Traditional Shopping with Modern Flair

M K Zakariya – Mall Manager – Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre In the thriving modern metropolis of Abu Dhabi, traditional Arabian markets are still a norm and a crucial part of daily life and trade.At the heart of the city the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre offers a bustling souk experience with tradesmenselling lavish gold jewellery, hand-woven fabrics, traditional oud fragrances, spices and bespoke artistic pieces with alluring Arabic designs. With more than 83 jewelry stores, we offer traditional and contemporary gold, diamond and pearl jewelry from across the globe and we are home to Madinat Zayed Gold Centre, the only … Continue reading Traditional Shopping with Modern Flair

Sochi – The Black Sea Pearl

By Shereen Shabnam Last month we experienced first-hand the charm and liveliness of the ‘Russian Riviera’, Sochi, the summer capital of Russia. Located along the 150 km strip between the Main Caucasus Mountain Range and the Black Sea coastline, Sochi is Russia’s largest and busiest destination with sea resorts, glorious sunsetsand a picturesque mountainous coastline. If you are looking for total relaxation, authentic local culture around every corner, unique natural surroundings, vibrant beaches, warm sunny days, and a bustling nightlife, Sochi is the place to be as it attracts tourists from all over the world, including celebrities and the political … Continue reading Sochi – The Black Sea Pearl

Seamless Travel Experiences

Turkish Airlines gears up for Istanbul’s New Airport opening By Shereen Shabnam One of the key highlights for the aviation industry this year is to witness Turkish Airlines take the first flight from Istanbul’s New state of the art Airport on October 31, 2018 with only a 12-hour interference in flight operations. The new airport will cover an area of 76.5 million square meters allowing Turkish Airlines new HUB to grow about seven times after entering service on October 29, 2018. Currently, Atatürk Airport is built on an area of 11.6 million square meters. Once the entire construction is completed, … Continue reading Seamless Travel Experiences

Beyond Borders

Turkish Airlines starts flights from Sharjah By Shereen Shabnam Turkish Airlines started its journey into the UAE more than 38 years ago with the first flights operating to/from Abu Dhabi since 1981. The Airline recently announced another milestone in its international expansion relating to the UAE with the launch of direct flights between Sharjah and its Istanbul hub. With existing services from Dubai International Airport, Al Maktoum International Airport (cargo flights), and Abu Dhabi International Airport, Turkish Airlines’ new Sharjah route marks its fourth destination into the UAE. Flights from Sharjah International Airport will be operated 7 times a week … Continue reading Beyond Borders

Life Well Travelled

Turkish Airlines’ new Sharjah flights offers more travel experiences By Shereen Shabnam Travel enthusiasts in the UAE love visiting Turkey as a destination or as a stop over to connect with other cities across the world so we recently headed to Sharjah Airport to celebrate the arrival of the Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight from Istanbul. The aircraft was welcomed with a traditional water salute, and a reception was held for the airline’s officials in the presence of HE Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority and Mr. Ahmet Olmustur, Chief Marketing Officer of Turkish Airlines. Our team felt … Continue reading Life Well Travelled