Rivers of the World at TERMINAL 3
Until January 30, 2014, Dubai International Terminal 3 Departure Hall will be home to 46 river-inspired art pieces. The exhibition Rivers of the World, which opened on Wednesday, is a Thames Festival project by pupils from UAE, UK, Argentina, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Korea, Ireland, Egypt and Turkey, in partnership with the British Council’s Connecting Classrooms with support from HSBC Global Education Programme.
A FAMILY WEEKEND AT ABU DHABI
The Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel, Abu Dhabi offers weekend getaway packages including buffet breakfast at Al Bathna Restaurant, 20 per cent discount on Friday Brunch at Al Bathna Restaurant as well as 50 per cent discount on massage. Children up to six years dine free, while those between seven to 12 years enjoy 50 per cent discount.
The property boasts an archival photo gallery about the evolution and history of UAE Armed Forces and is located merely five minutes walk away from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Zayed Sports City, and in close proximity to other major tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi. The hotel also houses a theatre, a spa and a kids play area called Children Village. For reservations call 02-4415900 Ext: 5570 or log on to www.afoc.mil.ae
EAT OUT AT LE ROYAL MERIDIEN
Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi introduces Le Meridien Hub, Rooms and two new restaurants as part of the phase one of redevelopment, announced earlier this year. Reinterpreting the traditional hotel lobby — The Hub — with its floor to ceiling book shelves and a curated collection of high-impact contemporary art installations, offers creative people a place to gather and converse while Café Palmier is the new All Day Dining restaurant and Wheat is a trendy bakery and bistro for casual dining.
As part of the renovation, the hotel will also add Le Royal Club Lounge, offering premium guests of Royal Club Rooms and Suites further facilities, such as free WiFi and complimentary refreshments and beverages during the day and early evening.
Phase two of the redevelopment scheduled to be launched in Q1 2014. For more information log on to www.leroyalmeridienabudhabi.com
LUFTHANSA’S WINTER SALE BEGINS
Lufthansa’s 2013 Winter Promotion has arrived, offering customers up to 20 per cent off on fares for travel to Europe and North America this autumn and winter — including journeys taken right through Eid, Christmas and New Year holidays, and beyond — bookings online until October 23 for all flights taken before March 31, 2014.
Return tickets for economy travel to European destinations start from Dh2,105 (including taxes and fees) and return fares to the US and Canada start from Dh4,155. For more fares and other information log on to www.lufthansa.com.
