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Almas Tower, Highest Construction in Dubai
Mon, Jan 19th 2009, 11:17
Almas Tower is an impressive skyscraper that will top 360 metres (1,181 feet) to become the tallest building in Dubai.
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Ambassador City Jomtien, Largest Resort in the World
Wed, Apr 8th 2009, 12:14
Ambassador City : largest holiday resort in the world. This vast complex of holiday apartments is located on Jomtein Beach in Thailand.
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Ancient Alexandria Attractions: The Pharos Lighthouse
Wed, Mar 11th 2009, 10:52
The small island of Pharos off the coast of Alexandria was the location of the Pharos Lighthouse, declared one of the seven wonders of the world.
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Art Deco in Napier, New Zealand
Tue, Jun 10th 2008, 00:00
Tragedy struck Napier in New Zealand on 3rd February 1931 when an earthquake levelled most of the inner city and killed 258 people.
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Bauhaus Architecture in Tel Aviv, Israel
Fri, Jan 11th 2008, 00:00
Tel Aviv enjoys UNESCO World Heritage Status for its Bauhaus architecture.
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Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa
Mon, Aug 4th 2008, 00:00
Bo-Kaap is a colourful and historic district in downtown Cape Town.
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Custom Home Design – Important Floor Plan Considerations by Design Alternatives
Tue, Mar 15th 2011, 05:13
During the development of your custom home design, there are numerous floor plan features that should be considered. Maximizing the enjoyment of your custom home can be accomplished by devoting ample thought to key areas of the overall floor plan. Areas of consideration for your custo...
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Dubai Investment
Tue, Jan 13th 2009, 13:31
Dubai is the emirate that has captured attention across the world with its spectacular expansion plans. Many have compared the city to a computer game where the imagination has no limit.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Wed, Jan 7th 2009, 11:00
The emirate of Dubai has attracted much of the attention over the past years ... for the most ambitious building expansion plan the world has seen in a long time.
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Jumeirah Garden City Building Project to be put on hold?
Fri, Jan 23rd 2009, 11:26
The Jumeirah Garden City Project is a Dh350 billion development that plans to create a city within Dubai City.
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Longest Suspension Bridge in the World, the Pearl Bridge
Fri, Mar 6th 2009, 10:58
The Pearl Bridge, or the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, currently holds the record for the longest suspension bridge in the world, the tallest suspension bridge in the world and is also the most costly suspension bridge building project ever undertaken.
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MS Oasis of the Seas, the World’s Largest Cruise Liner
Fri, Dec 11th 2009, 11:16
MS Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise liner, set off on her maiden voyage on 5 December 2009. Oasis of the Seas heralds a new era in the cruise liner industry: custom built megaliners that are more like floating cities.
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Nantucket architecture in the USA
Wed, Feb 20th 2008, 00:00
Nantucket has an incredibly rich architectural heritage. Downtown Nantucket is the oldest part of town and boasts over 800 houses that were built before the American Civil War.
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Netherlands Canals and Windmills
Thu, Nov 1st 2007, 00:00
Holland, or the Netherlands, is a land of canals and windmills.
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Olinda, UNESCO World Heritage City in Pernambuco, Brazil
Mon, Nov 30th 2009, 17:19
Olinda is a UNESCO World Heritage City because it is one of the best preserved historic cities in Brazil. Founded in 1537, Olinda was originally the centre of colonial life in the Pernambuco.
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Palm Jumeirah
Mon, Jan 26th 2009, 12:20
Palm Jumeriah is part of a grad plan to increase the beachfront property in Dubai by some 520 kilometres and celebrities are swarming to buy property in the land where sunshine is guaranteed.
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Pernambuco, Brazil
Wed, Nov 18th 2009, 12:07
Pernambuco is a state lying on the north eastern coastline of Brazil. Pernambuco is fast becoming a favourite Brazilian tourist destination because of its unique character and choice of beautiful beaches.
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Santorini, Greece
Fri, Sep 28th 2007, 00:00
The island of Santorini is the epitome of the mysterious beauty of the Greek Islands. The fascinating white and blue architecture of the romantic villages of Fira and Oia feature on almost every tourist brochure and postcard.
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The Middle East and the End of Oil
Fri, Feb 6th 2009, 10:17
Abu Dhabi is leading the United Arab Emirates in preparing for a future where they cannot expect their huge oil revenues to continue. They have embarked on a brave new initiative to develop alternative energy solutions for a world without oil.
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The Saltbox House and Cape Cod Architecture in USA
Mon, Feb 25th 2008, 00:00
The beauty of New England and the Cape Cod area is the simplicity of the wooden clapboard houses that blend into the landscape.
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