Dubai Atlantis Palm Opening party was attended by more than 2000 celebrities

On Nov 20 2008 The Atlantis The Palm Hotel in Dubai was inaugurated with a party which medias has named the Largest Party ever.
"There was no evidence of the global financial crisis as tycoons and celebrities streamed into Dubai last night for the world’s most expensive private party.
Having spent £1 billion, the owners of the Atlantis hotel, which they hope will become the new symbol of excess in a region already replete with towering statements of wealth, splashed out £13.5 million on its opening."

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The Atlantis Palm Dubai is an $1.5 billion investment which is built on the artificial island The Palm Jumeira.
The Palm Jumeira is the first of the islands which will become the world’s largest man-made islands.
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The party was attended by more than 2000 celebrities from all the world. Among the many guests was: Sir Richard Branson and Gopi Hinduja , actors and singers such as Robert De Niro, Denzel Washington, Charlize Theron, Lindsay Lohan, Janet Jackson, Petra Nemcova. The Duchess of York, Michael Jordan, Boris Becker, Bipasha Basu, Dame Shirley Bassey and Mischa Barton. Celebraties from Bollywood (Indian Cienema) Rani Mukherjee, John Abraham,  Preity Zinta, Malika Sherawat, Ghori (Wife of Shahrukh Khan).

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Dubai Atlantis

Dubai Atlantis view

For the final illumination and fireworks H.H. Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai with his brother H.H. Shaikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum arrived. They are the sons of Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. They watched the fireworks with Sol Kerzner, Chairman of Kerzner International and Mohammed bin Sulaiman, Chairman of Nakheel. (Developer of The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai).

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The performers was Australian Kylie Minogue, Lebanese singer Nawal El Zoghby and Bollywood bombshell Priyanka Chopra.

The LIght and laser illumination was designed by Marie-Jeanne Gauthé, creative director for Jean Michel Jarre, in Paris.

The final fireworks said to be the largest ever in the world was designed and created by Grucci, who designed the fireworks for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.

And the event was planned and created by leading celebrity party-planner Colin Cowie.

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Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai is the second ocean-themed destination resort created by the renowned developer and operator, Kerzner International. The flagship resort, at the apex of the Palm Jumeirah's Crescent covers 113 acres and is home to the largest open-air marine habitats in the Middle East with 65,000 marine animals, including sharks and manta ray. The resort offers many unique features including the fascinating Lost Chambers, where guests can experience the marine life close up through glass underground passageways and the thrilling 42 acre waterpark, Aquaventure, where you can slide into a tube through a shark tank. Guests can also meet and interact with the worlds most charismatic animals at Dolphin Bay. The guest rooms are contained within the magnificent Royal Towers featuring towering arches, arabesque domes and ornate spires which will make it a new land mark in Dubai. All 1539 guest rooms and suites are spacious and well equipped with amazing views of the Palm, pools or the private beach. Guests are spoilt for choice with the 17 restaurants within the resort including the prestigious Nobu and a selection of gourmet venues run by famous award winning chefs such as Giorgio Locatelli and Michel Rostang. There is a wealth of entertainment on offer with the ulta chic nightclub and an exciting entertainment programme. Children of all ages will enjoy every minute of their stay at the Atlantis, with the funfilled clubs and programmes designed to engage and excite including a Marine Welfare Programme. Splashers is a fantastic childrens pool and play area with slides and structures providing a world of thrills. For those looking to relax and pamper themselves the Atlantis Spa is spread over 2 floors with 27 treatments rooms offering every kind of treatment imaginable. The impressive gymnasium is equipped with state of the art aerobic and cardio machines and offers one to one attention from the skilled personal trainers. The inspiring Atlantis, The Palm offers everything you could possibly desire on holiday; fun, excitement luxury and relaxation all self contained within the heart of Dubai.

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Now Dubai airport file up in Global Ranking soon on Top ranking...!

Dubai is closing in on Hong Kong as the world's third-busiest airport this year after a surge in summer travellers.

About 4.72 million passengers boarded flights to and from Dubai last month, the company said. The gain of 417,000 reflected a 9.3 per cent increase on the same period a year earlier.

The rapid growth of Dubai's airport came as a result of its growing attractiveness as a tourism and business hub, alongside its ability to capture stopover traffic between East and West, said Paul Griffiths, the chief executive of Dubai Airports.

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Dubai airport

"Dubai International is currently ranked as the fourth-busiest airport worldwide for international passenger traffic," Mr Griffiths said. "However, we are hot on the heels of Hong Kong International, and aspire to take over the number three spot by the end of the year.

"This latest milestone further illustrates Dubai International's emergence as a preeminent global hub. Not only did we set a new record, we surpassed the previous high point by over 400,000 passengers."

Traffic grew fastest among routes to and from the Gulf, North America, eastern Europe and South America.

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However, air freight volumes during the month slipped 2.7 per cent to 192,538 tonnes of cargo. London Heathrow is the world's top airport for passenger numbers, with annual traffic of 63.1 million last year, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle, according to the Airports Council International.

The Airport Authority Hong Kong said it handled 5 million passengers last month, a 5.7 per cent increase on the same period a year earlier and less than 300,000 above Dubai International's total.

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Kareem Murad, a transport and logistics analyst at Shuaa Capital, said that overtaking Hong Kong was "potentially within reach", given the shrinking difference in passenger numbers.

Vincent Resillot, an aviation analyst at Credit Suisse, said Dubai International's ambitions to overtake Hong Kong were realistic, albeit more likely in the next decade than in the next three months.

"Definitely, they've enough capacity for Dubai International to be a bigger airport than Hong Kong," he said.

"They have significant unutilised capacity at the moment … they have the potential for sure, in terms of infrastructure."

Dubai International has so far experienced little slowdown in its growth of passenger numbers after Dubai World Central in Jebel Ali opened for cargo flights in June last year and for general aviation last April.

Nor have soaring prices of crude oil and fuel surcharges proven much impediment to increased passenger growth. At US$111.27 per contract, Brent crude futures were 49.22 per cent higher last month compared with the same month a year earlier.

Amid a strong set of passenger numbers for the region's biggest airport, Middle Eastern carriers are also predicted to increase their market share. Traffic for Middle Eastern airlines is expected to increase by 14.6 per cent this year, according to estimates from the International Air Transport Association released in June.

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Egypt Pyramids A new pyramid discovered in Egypt video

The Great Pyramids of Egypt have always been considered as one of the most enduring symbols representing the architectural excellence of ancient Egyptian civilization.

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According to beliefs of ancient Egyptians, whenever a Pharaoh dies, he becomes the King of the dead or Osiris. They consider that some part of the dead Pharaoh’s spirit remains attached to his corpse. It is important to take care of the dead Pharaoh’s spirit, or else a disaster would strike Egypt. Pyramids were massive tombs constructed with the objective of safeguarding the dead remains of a Pharaoh.

Egypt Pyramids

Bodies of the Pharaohs were mummified and buried in these tombs along with all the essentials that the king might require in his afterlife including vessels, furniture, food, and gold. The conical shape of pyramids built by ancient Egyptians represented the BenBen, a sacred and pointed stone that symbolized the descending rays of the Sun and from which Egyptians believed that the Earth was created. Ancient Egyptians believed that the pyramid represented a stairway for the king to ascend to the heavens.

Egypt Pyramids tomb

Currently, there are around 110 pyramids found in Egypt. Most of these pyramids are believed to have been constructed during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods. Earliest among these is the Step Pyramid of King Djoser that was built during the 3rd Dynasty of Old Kingdom. Made out of limestone, Step pyramid is the first known monumental structure made out of stone anywhere in the world. Other important ones that symbolize the sequential evolution of pyramid construction methodology during ancient Egyptian period include the Maidum Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, Red Pyramid, and Great Pyramid at Giza, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure and the Pyramid of Pepi II. The Red pyramid built for King Sneferu during the 4th dynasty of the Old Kingdom symbolizes the first true pyramid constructed by ancient Egyptians.

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Dubai tallest building World's tallest building opens in Dubai

The Burj Khalifa was revealed to be 828m (2,716ft) high, far taller than the previous record holder, Taipei 101.

Known as the Burj Dubai during construction, the tower has been renamed after the leader of Dubai's oil-rich neighbour, Abu Dhabi.

Last month, Abu Dhabi gave Dubai a handout of $10bn (£6.13bn) to help it pay off its debts.

Construction of the Burj Dubai began in 2004, at the height of an economic boom.

Clad in 28,000 glass panels, the tower has 160 floors and more than 500,000 sq m of space for offices and flats.


This great project deserves to carry the name of a great man
Sheikh Mohammed

The tower also lays claim to the highest occupied floor, the tallest service lift, and the world's highest observation deck - on the 124th floor.

The world's highest mosque and swimming pool will meanwhile be located on the 158th and 76th floors.

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Dubai tallest building

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The opening ceremony, held 1,325 days after excavation work started, was attended by some 6,000 guests.
Though not complete on the inside, it was officially opened by Dubai's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
In a surprise move he renamed it Burj Khalifa - after the president of the United Arab Emirates and emir of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan.
Sheikh Mohammed described the tower as "the tallest building ever created by the hand of man".
"This great project deserves to carry the name of a great man. Today I inaugurate Burj Khalifa," he said.
Sheikh Mohammed also unveiled a plaque inside the tower bearing the new name.
A dramatic fireworks and lights show took place around the tower while a screen displayed its exact height, which had previously been kept secret.
At 828m, Burj Khalifa dwarfs the 508m Taipei 101 and the 629m KVLY-TV mast in the US, the tallest man-made structure. Its spire can been seen 95km (60 miles) away.
"We weren't sure how high we could go," said Bill Baker of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the building's structural engineer. "It was kind of an exploration... a learning experience."

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Dubai Towers tallest will top 400 metres (1,310 ft) video

Dubai Towers Dubai is a four tower complex to be built in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The developer, Sama Dubai, intends this to form the centrepiece of The Lagoons, a megaproject located on Dubai Creek which will consist of seven islands. The towers have between 57 to 94 stories and although the heights are not known, it is believed the tallest will top 400 metres (1,310 ft) while two others will rise beyond 300 metres (980 ft) . Sama ECH was the Project Management company in charge of the project. Due to downturn in Dubai the project has been put on hold.

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Dubai Tower

Dubai Tower tall

Designed by TVS, these towers are intended to create a dramatic new landmark for Dubai. Their design represents the movement of candlelight and according to Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, this is supposed to symbolise hope, harmony, growth and opportunity. They will contain offices, apartments, hotel rooms, retail, entertainment, gymnasiums, health spas and a variety of other services.

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Paris France Tourist Information

Whether you're strolling along the Seine or soaking up city life from a sidewalk café, you'll see why Paris is synonymous with the word style. Of course, you can't miss the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, Versailles and the Louvre. But be sure to spend a quiet moment in the Jardin de Tuileries and savor an éclair from a patisserie or a glass of Beaujolais in a romantic bistro. From culinary delights to cultural sights, haute couture to heady romance, Paris will tempt every one of your senses.

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Paris France is a city full of tourist attractions, world-class art galleries and museums and beautiful parks and gardens. Take a romantic boat cruise on the Seine River or visit the Mona Lisa at the world-famous Louvre. Enjoy a fun-filled day at Disneyland Paris or experience the magic of the Eiffel Tower. Paris France has something of interest for everyone!

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Eiffel Tower in Paris France

Two international airports and 6 train stations serve metropolitan Paris. The high-speed Eurostar train service from London will zoom you under the English Channel and right into downtown Paris! Once in Paris, the Paris Metro or RER commuter rail will take you just about anywhere in the city.

Paris France

Paris France

Paris has many great hotels. From economy accommodation to luxurious grand hotels, there is something available for any budget. Hotel rooms are available near the Louvre, the Champs Elysees, the Eiffel Tower, the Latin Quarter and near all the major rail stations.

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Paris France water throwing  on Eiffel Tower

As France's government prepared to unveil a raft of new austerity measures Wednesday, some of the country's richest people were urging Paris to tax them more in order to help solve the country's financial problems.

The billionaire heiress of L'Oreal and the head of Total oil were among 16 business executives and super-rich individuals to publish a petition to the French government calling for a "special contribution" that would target the very wealthy.

The petition, published Tuesday on the website of weekly magazine Le Nouvel Observateur, follows a call by American billionaire Warren Buffett for US authorities to raise taxes for himself and other ultra-wealthy earners.

Liliane Bettencourt Bildunterschrift: Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift:French Prime Minister Francois Fillon was expected to announce on Wednesday a series of spending cuts and tax hikes aimed at saving some 14 billion euros ($20 million).

President Nicolas Sarkozy ordered the savings measures two weeks ago amid rumors that the country would lose its top-notch, triple-A credit rating - rumors that caused French bank stocks to plummet.

The need for new austerity measures arose as France's economic growth stalled for the second quarter of the year, after a robust 0.9 percent growth during the first three months of 2011.

The country aims to cut its public deficit to 5.7 percent this year and reach the European Union's theoretical maximum of 3 percent in 2013. Sarkozy, meanwhile, is targeting his low popularity ratings, currently 33 percent, ahead of national elections next year.

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Oslo Norway Travel & Visitor's Guide to This Website

Oslo Norwegian pronunciation: is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality (formannskapsdistrikt), it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King Christian IV. It was rebuilt closer to Akershus Fortress, as Christiania (also spelt Kristiania in late 1800's). In 1925, the city reclaimed its original Norwegian name, Oslo. The diocese of Oslo is one of the five original dioceses in Norway, which originated around the year 1070.

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Oslo Norway

Norway Norwegian: About this sound Norge (Bokmål) or About this sound Noreg (Nynorsk)), officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy occupying the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, as well as Jan Mayen, the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island (is not subject to the Antarctic Treaty).[note 1] Norway has a total area of 385,252 square kilometres (148,747 sq mi) and a population of about 4.9 million. It is the second least densely populated country in Europe. The majority of the country shares a border to the east with Sweden; its northernmost region is bordered by Finland to the south and Russia to the east; in its south Norway borders the Skagerrak Strait, across which Denmark is situated. The capital city of Norway is Oslo. Norway's extensive coastline, facing the North Atlantic Ocean and the Barents Sea, is home to its famous fjords.

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