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Friday 31 January 2014

Best time to visit Maldives - Islands

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Sunset of Maldives
Sun Set of Maldives

The Maldives has a tropical climate with two seasons dry season (north-east monsoon) and wet season (south-west monsoon), and a great deal of sunshine year-round. Day time temperatures is around 31 degrees Celsius and at night time, hits a low of about 23 degrees Celsius.

Monsoons:The dry north-east monsoon starts from December and last till March, and the wet south-west monsoon starts from May and last till November, with more strong winds and rain. April is a transitional period noted for clear water and heat. The temperature remains remarkably consistent at around 30°C.

Best period to visit Maldives :

In dry monsoon i.e. from December to April there is little rain and lowest humidity and is one of the best time to visit Maldives which makes high season from the month of December to April.This period is best to visit eastern as well as western side of Maldives.

Mid-December to early January comes at even more of a premium due to festivals celebrated in Maldives like Christmas and New Year and prices are even higher in all resorts.February to April is the hottest period and resorts are almost all operating at capacity during this period.Easter and the Italian holiday week in August also attract peak prices at most resorts, especially the Italian-oriented ones.

May to November is the period when storms and rain are more likely. Climate is still warm, but skies can be cloudy with highest humidity . This is the season, when fewer people visit the place and lower prices in almost all resorts, with the exception of August.It is one of the better time to visit western past of the atoll.

The surfing season runs from March to October, which is great as this is when resorts are cheapest. There is no bad time to visit the Maldives, although if you’re interested in spending time in Male’ or any other inhabited islands, It is advisable to avoid Ramazan time as almost 99% of Maldives population follow Islam Religion so restaurants are closed and people are not always at their most receptive.

Wednesday 29 January 2014

Transportation facilities in Dubai

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Transportation of Dubai
Transportation of Dubai

Transportation facilities in Dubai

Public transport in Dubai is most Popular and cheapest mode of transport, probably preferred by lower income class travelers. Managed by the Roads Transport Authority (RTA).It includes public buses, inter-emirate buses, metro rail and taxi services. Bus and Train Ticket fares/passes are available online as well as on boarding. Routes and bus numbers are placed in both Arabic and English. While traveling in Old Dubai, Abras or Dhows are used as transportation to cross the Dubai Creek to the Al Sabkha station. Extremely cheap compared to other transport services, the Abras are revived as a part of a conservation program, running from Creek Park Station to the Public Library Station. Public Transport in Dubai is controlled by the Roads Transport Authority (RTA) which includes public buses, inter-emirate buses, metro rail and taxi services.

Bus System of Dubai
Bus System of Dubai
Bus System of Dubai
The custom built buses travel on planned routes during weekdays except for Fridays and public holidays when passenger demand is at its peak. Public buses are the cheapest way of transport, though not always feasible due to increasing traffic chaos. The government has made available easy e-swipe cards and discounts, but most tourists and locals prefer traveling by car, which is the obvious cause of the traffic congestion.


Taxis facility in Dubai
Taxi facilities in Dubai
Taxi facilities in Dubai

The most frequently used mode of transport, taxi services, is operated by the Dubai Taxi Corporation, part of the Roads;Transport Authority. Although there are public cab services available, DTC taxis are easily identified by their cream color. Taxis are easily available and cheap as the fares are metered according to distance traveled. They are characterized by the services they offer that include airport transfers,special taxis for women, families and physically challenged and the regular taxis to hop from one destination to another. Presently the minimum taxi fare in Dubai is 10 AED and is less if they are booked in advance.


Railways of Dubai
Railway facility in Dubai
Railway facility in Dubai


RTA operates and maintains an advanced, state-of-the-art Dubai Metro rail system, a much sought after transport option. It is a driverless, fully automated metro system built mainly underground to solve the traffic congestion in the city. Currently, the Red Line is fully operational covering stations from Al Rashidiya to Jebel Ali, traveling along the Sheikh Zayed road where most of the corporate offices and hotels are located. The RTA has introduced separate NOL cards for frequent travelers, first class travelers and tourists to pay for the tickets. These cards can be used for other modes of transport and parking as well.


Tuesday 28 January 2014

Luxurious Hotel of Dubai - Bhurj Al Arab

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Bhurj AL Arab,Luxurios Hotel,Dubai
Bhurj AL Arab

BURJ AL ARAB

Bhurj Al Arab is one of most Expensive Hotels of Dubai.The Burj Al Arab is a knockout from first glance with an unusual design that is built to look like a giant billowing sail reaching over 1,000 feet into the air.The distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab is more than just a stunning hotel, it is a symbol of modern Dubai. It stands in the sea on an artificial island 280 metres (919 feet) away from the beach in the Persian Gulf, connected to the mainland only by a private curving bridge.

Hotel's exterior is aglow with a light show that moves across the sail-shaped structures. The hotel's interior is equally impressive with luxurious 2-floor suites.

It is Repeatedly voted most luxurious hotel of the World, this magnificent destination offers you the finest service and facilities throughout – right down to an optional chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce.

Burj Al Arab suite-only accommodation offers discreet check-in within your rooms, a private reception on every floor and a host of personal butlers, each a warm messenger of our unparalleled hospitality.

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