vignesh, Author at WoW Sharjah

Dec72023 by vigneshNo Comments

Dubai marathon

Events

The Marathon and 10km will begin and finish on Umm Suqeim Road, across from Madinat Jumeirah, under the famous Burj Al Arab. Both of these beginnings will occur at Umm Suqeim Road's Madinat Jumeirah end. The Umm Suqeim Road on Al Sufouh, across from the Madinat Jumeirah, is where the 4 kilometres will begin. Every finish line will be at the end of Umm Suqeim Road, next to the Dubai Police Academy. Start Times Marathon Wheelchair Elite – 5:55am, Marathon Elite – 6:00 am, Marathon Masses 7:00am 10km Road Race – 8:15 am 4km Fun Run – 10:30 am. Entry Fees 42.195km Marathon 18 yrs and over: 150 USD 10km Road Race 15 yrs and over: 85 USD 4km Fun Run Open to all: 50 USD Getting to the Start It is recommended to all participants that they avoid attempting to park on Jume...

Dec22023 by vigneshNo Comments

National Day UAE

Events, Festival

The UAE National Day features parades, auto rallies, and fireworks. When scheduling a trip to the United Arab Emirates, keep in mind that December 2nd is the country's national holiday. You will be astounded by the experience of travelling this nation during this massive celebration. The national flag's colours are displayed in all of the major cities. A sight to behold, the Burj Khalifa is dressed in red, green, black, and white. The markets have moved onto the street, where local goods and traditional food are the main attractions. The government has approved a three-day vacation in 2020, combining the Memorial Day holiday, making the celebration even more lavish. Significance When the UAE National Day was first observed on December 2, 1971, the flag of the country was ...

Dec12023 by vigneshNo Comments

Dubai Metro Blue Line

Metro Station, Transport

The 30km Blue Line Dubai Metro extension is expected to reduce travel times, link important districts with regions of growth, and provide commuters with breathtaking city views. By 2029, the 1,300-meter viaduct supporting the elevated railway that connects Al Jaddaf with Dubai Festival City and Dubai Creek Harbour would have seen trains traverse the historic Dubai Creek for the first time. The crucial point of integration between the current Red and Green Lines will be the Blue Line. The aim of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan is to create a society that is transit-oriented and aims to create a "20-minute city," where residents can obtain 80% of the essential services they need in less than 20 minutes. The route, passenger capacity, journey time, and service intervals b...

Nov272023 by vigneshNo Comments

sharjah light festival 2024

Events, Festival

Sharjah World Championship Week (08 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2023) Sharjah24: The 21st UIM F1H2O World Championship final leg kicked off Sharjah World Championship Week, which is supported by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council. The best sixteen international racers are competing in the powerboat Grand Prix of Sharjah, which is taking place on Khalid Lake. The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) held a press conference at Khalid Lagoon to kick off this year's week of intense excitement. In attendance were racers and a boisterous crowd, as well as Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCDTA, Ahmed Obaid Al Qaseer, Vice Chairman of the Sharjah International Mari...

Nov272023 by vigneshNo Comments

Expo City Dubai

Events

Expo City Dubai is a mini-city focused on the future building on the legacy of Expo 2020 Dubai. 192 countries and almost 24 million tourists attended the inaugural World Expo to be hosted in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia regions. Opening on October 1, 2022, Expo City has many of the same entertainment attractions that enthralled guests during the world-class exposition, such as the iconic Surreal water feature, Garden in the Sky observation tower, and flagship Al Wasl Plaza. Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to tour some of the well-known national pavilions, such as the UAE Pavilion, which is inspired by falcons, the award-winning Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion, and renovated areas for Luxembourg, Pakistan, and Australia, among others. ...

Nov232023 by vigneshNo Comments

Eid al fitr festival uae 2024

UAE

Monday, April 8, or Tuesday, April 9 In the Islamic world, Eid al-Fitr is a memorable day for families and friends. The most important and joyous celebration in the Islamic faith, this two- or three-day event occurs right after the month of Ramadan ends. Eid al-Fitr is essentially a chance for the faithful to express gratitude to God for providing them with the courage and resolve to fulfil the required fast and follow His instructions during the holy month of Ramadan. After doing this, Muslims celebrate being forgiven of all their sins and be able to begin again in a condition of fitra, or innocence and purity. Dates of Eid al-Fitr in the UAE in 2024 The crescent moon's sighting, which occurs one day following the new moon, determines the day of Eid al-Fitr. For this reason, it i...

Nov232023 by vigneshNo Comments

UAE public holidays in 2024

UAE

The UAE Cabinet released a list indicating that citizens would have at least 13 public holidays in 2024. With a six-day vacation being the longest, four of the seven formal events will convert into longer weekends. These holidays are taken on top of the thirty yearly leaves that employees are entitled to each year. The bulk of foreigners living in the United Arab Emirates utilise their yearly leave to visit their home countries, according to several surveys on travel undertaken in recent months. People set aside public holidays and the long weekends that accompany them for international or domestic getaways. The majority of the dates that were revealed on Tuesday matched the Islamic calendar. We used the Hijri calendar, which is published on the Dubai Islamic Affairs an...