World’s tallest tower closed a month after opening
February 8, 2010 ·
The world’s tallest skyscraper has unexpectedly closed to the public a month after its lavish opening, disappointing tourists headed for the observation deck and casting doubt over plans to welcome its first permanent occupants in the coming weeks. Electrical problems are at least partly to blame for the closure of the Burj Khalifa’s viewing platform [...]
Top 10 tech-savvy hotels around the world
February 3, 2010 ·
The days when high-tech rooms for hotels meant adding a kettle and alarm clock are long gone, with hotels realizing guests want far more wizardry in their rooms. Here’s a list of the top 10 high-tech hotels. 1. Helix Hotel, Abu Dhabi The Helix Hotel is yet to be built but its hi-tech credentials come [...]
Dubai opening world’s tallest building amid crisis
January 4, 2010 ·
Dubai prepared to inaugurate the world’s tallest skyscraper on Monday, hoping to shift international attention away from the Gulf emirate’s deep financial crisis and rekindle the optimism that once fueled its turbocharged growth. Crews rushed to complete preparations for the official opening of the tower, which stands at least 160 stories high. The exact height [...]
‘Amazing Race’ heads for las Vegas finale
December 3, 2009 ·
It takes one hour to fly from Los Angeles, California, to Las Vegas, Nevada, but why take the easy route when you can squeeze in stops in Asia, the Middle East and Europe along the way? The contestants in this season’s “The Amazing Race” had an itinerary any globe-trotter would envy, except perhaps the couple [...]
First hotel opening at CityCenter project in las Vegas
December 1, 2009 ·
The first new hotel is opening at the big CityCenter development on the Las Vegas Strip. The unveiling Tuesday of the nearly 1,500-room Vdara hotel marks the start of a phased opening of the $8.5 billion project built by development partners MGM Mirage and Dubai World. The Crystals retail shopping mall opens Thursday. The 392-room [...]
Dubai’s glamour doesn’t have to break the bank
August 3, 2009 ·
Dubai has earned itself an unlikely spot amid the world’s ritziest — and priciest — beachside hot spots. Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and David Beckham have all been spotted partying in this opulent Arabian playground, where a poolside beer can easily top $10 and one hotel boasts rooms starting at $1,000 a night. That doesn’t [...]
Seoul’s Incheon international airport voted best
June 10, 2009 ·
South Korea’s Incheon International Airport has been voted the best in the world, according to a 10-month survey of airline passengers. Incheon, located about 70 km (43 miles) from Seoul, often ranks among the busiest airports in the world. It boasts a golf course, spa, private sleeping rooms, a casino, and indoor gardens that, according [...]
