The truth is that there is much more to do and see in Dubai than simply go up to the top of the Burj Khalifa – and this is a testament to the emirate’s tourism success story
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Saudi Arabia’s AlUla uncovers world’s largest stone ‘hand axe’ artifact
They have uncovered what is believed to be the largest stone ‘hand axe’ artifact in the world, dating back over 200,000 years to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period
Architecture
Video: Diriyah Gate on building the world’s largest cultural and heritage site
Construction Weeks speaks with Diriyah Gate Development Authority’s chief design & development officer, Jonathan Timms, on building the “jewel of the kingdom”.
Angkor Wat
Gallery: Historic Cairo’s Baron Palace set to open its doors to the public by early 2020
Work to $6 million restoration of the century-old Baron Empain Palace has sparked outcry.
Ash Sharqiyah
Oman’s tourism, culture and heritage – in pictures
Oman tourism sector to attract local and international tourists wishing to explore the Sultanate’s beauty and natural ingredients from a different perspective.
Abu dhabi tourism
Abu Dhabi launches digital platform to boost cultural tourism
Abu Dhabi Culture initiative will allow users to gain instant access to cultural life and heritage in the emirate
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Dubai heritage tourism project aims to attract 12m visitors by 2020
Sheikh Mohammed inspects construction progress at Shindagha Heritage District project
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In pictures: UAE’s Hatta Dam murals depicting founding fathers
One of the world’s largest murals – depicting the UAE’s founding fathers – has been painted on the UAE’s south-east Hatta mountain range, on the border with Oman.
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Mural of UAE’s founding fathers painted on Hatta dam
Artwork part of $354m development plan to boost tourism and business