Showing posts with label Middle East. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Middle East. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

preferential treatment for airbus A380 passenger in dubai

Travelers who fly with Emirates airline Airbus A380, received preferential treatment at the Dubai International Airport, UAE. There is a special platform for superjumbo aircraft with the well facilities.

Platform specific superjumbo is called Concourse A. Celebrate the inaugural flight inaugural Airbus A380 Emirates airline at London Heathrow Airport.


"Flight EK003 heading from London Heathrow Airport Concourse A, the place is home to Emirates A380," said the airline.


Actually, Concourse A is not a special terminal for the superjumbo. Concourse A is part of the expansion of Dubai International Airport Terminal 3.


Concourse A consists of 11 floors, with a total land area of ​​528,000 square meters. There are about 20 special gate Airbus A380, but for now the new 4 gate is operating, and the rest will be opened gradually.


"Concourse A will be opened in stages for smooth operations," said Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths.


Besides being used Airlines Emirates, a new facility for the A380 will be available for flights to Europe by Qantas.


"Just waiting for approval from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission," the airline added.


In 2012, Dubai International Airport has served 57 million passengers. This achievement was crowned as the busiest airport in the Middle East and the fourth in the world. Later, after Concourse A fully operational, the airport's capacity is expected to increase to 60-75 million passengers.


Dubai International Airport is the main airport in the city is Dubai. This airport is home to Emirates Airline, the largest airline in the Middle East.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The best place to try hot air balloon


Enjoy the natural scenery can indeed be done by any means, one with a hot air balloon. 8 This fun place to enjoy the view from a hot air balloon.

Enjoy the view from a hot air balloon has always bear its own sensation. What's more, this time the weather is perfect for a hot air balloon trips. Judging from The Times of India, Wednesday (04/25/2012), this is the eighth most busy place in the world to enjoy the scenery from a hot air balloon.


1. Hokkaido, Japan
A large island in northern Japan, Hokkaido, is the most fun place to be enjoyed from a hot air balloon. The city has a very beautiful sight when viewed from a height. From above, you can see the beauty of the Japanese sea and mountains that line the tidy. Green and blue colors will dominate your view.


2. Serengeti, Africa

If you want to watch wildlife from the sky, came to the Serengeti National Park in Africa. Region into one of the ten natural wonders of the world is very beautiful. There you can see herds of deer and zebra that migrate to find food.









3. Coconino National Park, Arizona, United States

High cliffs and thick forest of pine will greets you in Arizona, USA. Come to the blimp rental place near the National Park Coconio so you can see how beautiful the scenery there.



4. Dubai, Uni Arab Emirate (UAE)


Dubai, Arab Emirate Union, will present the exotic scenery of the altitude, sunrise and sunset. Watching the sunrise and sunset in the desert hills of certain air balloon is an experience not easily forgotten. Not to mention at the center of town, you can see the skyscrapers buildings are very magnificent.




5. Loire Valley, France


Loire Valley is located not far from the center of Paris, France. From a height, you can see the green vineyards. The farmers are harvesting grapes is also a view that unfortunately be missed. If lucky, you can taste the wine fresh after a satisfied air balloon.

6. Minnesota, United States

Buildings that almost fills the entire Minnesota will be a different scene from a hot air balloon. However, the views of cliffs and beautiful forests also presented here. Not to mention a huge lake that reflect sunlight. Everything looks beautiful!



 7. Lapland, Finland
Lapland region is known for barren and cold. However, in some parts, there is a beautiful forest colors. The location is very possible to reach by air balloon. Besides the scenery, you can also see the wildlife that live in Lapland.





 8. Cappadocia, Turkey


Well, the last is Cappadocia, Turkey. This area is one of the best places in the world if you want to get around dengang air balloon. Cappadocia has a beautiful view of a typical fairy tale. There are houses of stone and high cliffs as the backdrop.If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery in the world in a balloon, make sure you visit one of the last eight place. You experience this time exploring the world certainly will not be forgotten.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Vacation in the desert of Qatar

As part of the Middle East, Qatar has a vast expanse of desert and beautiful. If a vacation to this country, one thing is not to be missed is to explore the desert. The most fun, with driving a car!At the invitation of  PT Astra Honda Motor some time ago, my associates and other media visit to Doha, capital of Qatar. Given this country has a vast desert, we did not miss a chance to explore it.  

Dessert Safari is the name for this adventure. Desert near here in the south of Doha.Before leaving, the driver of the car named Sammy cautioned to immediately notify passengers when feeling drunk. Well, about what kind of trip you?At the beginning of the journey, Nissan Patrol SUV that carries us along at 100 km / h. After passing through an industrial area, we arrived at the outskirts of the desert.  

We pause to reduce tire pressure in order to tread the better car in the desert.Well, suddenly remembered the Paris-Dakar rally, rally the world's most legendary. We realized why new cars like the Land Cruiser SUV became the biggest-selling car here.The adventure begins! Expanse of desert land like so easy for our cars. Although a bit scary, we drove with the smooth in the desert. Suddenly, Sammy took the car down a steep cliff! Slope about 45 degrees, with the condition of the car that almost overturned.  

Some people spontaneously shouting!Fortunately the desert sand was still able to hold our cars. The car was moving again, up and down the cliff. Our car finally stopped, right on the border of Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Shoreline can be seen from here.A few moments later we were invited into the tent around a typical resort community. On the way, we had passed several times by another troupe. They also explore the desert by driving an SUV like the Hummer H3 and Nissan X-Trail.Apparently, the hot desert and barren is a favorite place to travel in the Middle East countries. If a visit to Qatar and neighboring countries, do not forget to do this fun activity so!